Choices with Kristy Mickelsen: From Depression to writing & advocacy
Release Date: 09/18/2022
The Benefits of Gratitude
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Did you know there are 20 documented benefits of gratitude? Let’s discuss the benefits and how to incorporate gratitude into our lives. Guests are welcome to contribute to the discussion! Be part of the next show https://f.chat/ZPw4
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Your Physical Writing Space
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For Entrepreneurs and writers. What does your physical writing space look like? How could it be improved? Connect with Ruth at @RuthLSnyder on social media or https://ruthlsnyder.com Be part of the next show https://f.chat/BP7H
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For Writers: Discussion on Marketing
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A lively discussion about marketing for writers with Graciela Moore, Kristy Mickelson, and Billy Dees. What fears did you have to overcome? What do you do with popularity? What scheduling app do you use? Why should authors build communities? What marketing tips do you have for authors? How have you made money as an author?
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Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
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Imposter Syndrome: friend or foe? Is imposter syndrome a common experience for writers, artists, and musicians? How do you deal with it? Be part of the next show https://f.chat/Jktg
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Clear the Clutter
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It’s January! Are you moving forward into the new year, or do you feel stuck? Let’s talk about how clearing the physical clutter affects us mentally and then come up with some strategies to move forward. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/tLf9
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Navigating Grief: Melissa Monroe Shares Lessons Learned from the Death of Her Daughter
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After the sudden death of her daughter, Melissa Monroe courageously faces the challenge of honoring her daughter's legacy while refusing to be defined as a victim of her own grief - a razor's edge.
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Is Marketing a Bad Word?
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Let's turn the tide and give marketing a good reputation instead of a bad one!
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Tell Us What Book You Want to Read
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An invitation to share the book you'd like to read...my response to this quote by Toni Morrison, “If there’s a book you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”
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Choices: What Single Parenting Taught Kat About Writing
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Author Kat Satava shares lessons she has learned from her work in mental health as well as her experiences as a single parent that makes her writing stronger.
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New Year's Resolutions or Goals???
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1. Why I set goals instead of resolutions
info_outlineKristy Mickelsen, a mother of two autistic children, moves back in with her father after he is diagnosed with kidney cancer and is challenged by her son to write books.
In this video, you will learn:
1. How to be clear about who your audience is when writing a book
2. How to deal with stress and how to help others who are going through the same situation
3. How to reach out and ask for help if you are depressed or suicidal
Resources:
Questions that Can Save a Life: https://cssrs.columbia.edu/wp-content/uploads/Community-Card-Parents-2022.pdf
SUICIDE HOTLINES: Canada 1-833-456- 4566 USA 988 1-800-273-8255
Kristy's Website: https://www.kristymickelsen.com/
Connect with Ruth:
Ruth's Website: https://ruthlsnyder.com/
Book a FREE 30 minute consultation with Ruth: https://calendly.com/ruthlsnyder/30min?back=1&month=2022-09
Here is an overview of everything in this video:
[00:00:09] - Ruth L. Snyder advises clients to be clear about who their audience is and to research the market before writing their next book.
[00:02:10] - Ruth L. Snyder welcomes you to Choices from Struggle to Strength.
[00:03:16] - In 2004, Kristy's father was diagnosed with a kidney disorder. [00:06:01] - According to Kristy, her struggle with depression has made her a stronger person.
[00:07:54] - Kristy's daughter with autism and her father with cancer have opened a lot of doors for her. [00:09:22] - Kristy is available to listen and walk through problems with people.
[00:11:27] - Kristy lost her fiancee to suicide, her cousin to suicide, and talked her autistic son out of suicide.