HeyJaredBook Bites by Spines
Short, inspiring episodes that zoom in on key moments from an author’s journey. In each light, face‑to‑face chat, they share the experience and mindset that helped them keep writing and eventually publish their work.
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The DNA Test That Changed Everything: The Hidden Flame with J. Carvajal (opens the original)
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What happens when a 12-year-old's birthday DNA test unravels a 400-year-old family secret? We sit down with author J. Carvajal to discuss The Hidden Flame: What the Fire Could Not Destroy. Tune in to hear how he uncovered his family's hidden Sephardic Jewish roots dating back to the Mexican Inquisition, and the creative journey of turning heavy academic research into a captivating, emotional novel that brings this lost history to light. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we
The Logic of Oneness: Ek Onkar with Rajbir Randhawa (opens the original)
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Writing a book about profound spiritual truths requires translating deeply personal healing into universal logic. We sit down with software developer turned author Rajbir Randhawa to chat about navigating immense grief, finding the practical meaning of "oneness," and the meditative writing process that led to her book, Ek Onkar: A practical guide. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff
GENERATION ALPHA - 2040 with Dr. Yoav Armony (opens the original)
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What will life look like in 2040? While some see a future ruled by unpredictable changes, Dr. Yoav Armony sees an opportunity to prepare the next generation. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Armony to explore Generation Alpha 2040, a thought-provoking guide co-authored with Professor Orit Hazzan and Uri Shinar. Tune in to hear his optimistic take on the integration of AI, the evolution of education and relationships, and why the most crucial tool we can give Generation Alpha isn't a specifi
Eva and Captain P'Pa's Big Treasure Hunt with Willie Rodriguez (opens the original)
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Children’s stories are often born in the most unexpected ways—sometimes, they start as a simple strategy to keep a toddler awake on the car ride home. In this episode, we sit down with Navy veteran and grandfather Willie Rodriguez to explore the heartwarming origin of Eva and Captain P'Pa's Big Treasure Hunt. Tune in to hear how a playful storytelling routine with his granddaughter blossomed into a published book featuring golden pineapples, mermaids, and a sea monster, and why leaving a legacy
Widow's Fire with Susannah Lake (opens the original)
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Grief doesn’t always follow the expected rules. After 42 years of marriage, Susannah Lake suddenly lost her husband, sparking an unexpected journey that led her through a treacherous, gaslighting affair and ultimately to a spiritual ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica. In this episode, we sit down with Susannah to explore the story behind her raw and unflinching memoir, Widow's Fire. Tune in to hear how a simple recommendation to start journaling helped her heal, and the courage it took to transform
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