This episode of Bad Day dives deep into the transformative power of reading and writing, featuring insightful conversations with three accomplished guests: Sunayna Pal, Jill Clark, and Marta Oppenheimer. Each guest shares their unique journeys, highlighting how literature not only shapes personal identity but also fosters community and connection. Sunayna reflects on her early memories of writing and how it has been a calming force in her life, while Jill emphasizes the timeless wisdom found in classic literature and its relevance to mental well-being. Marta discusses her experiences as a writer navigating the dating landscape, revealing how sharing her stories has created a supportive community among women facing similar challenges. Together, they illuminate the importance of words in empowering individuals and affirming that everyone’s stories matter, encouraging listeners to embrace their own narratives.

Takeaways:

• Sunaina Pal reflects on her childhood journaling, emphasizing how writing helps her stay calm.
• Reading books like Chicken Soup for the Soul has been a consistent source of inspiration for Sunaina.
• Marta Oppenheimer shares how writing about her dating experiences has built a supportive community.
• Jill Clark encourages emotional expression through writing to improve mental well-being and self-discovery.
• The importance of sharing stories is highlighted as a means to connect and empower others.
• Words possess incredible power, impacting not only the writer but also the audience deeply.

Guest Bio: Sunayna Pal

Here is my Bio - Sunayna Pal's poetry graces the pages of numerous

international journals, anthologies, museums, poetry festivals, and

libraries, resonating with readers across the globe. Her debut book,

"Refugees in Their Own Country" (B&W Fountain), tells the Partition

of India in verse and illustrations. Her second book, Please Go to the

Park is upcoming by Bottlecap Press. Beyond her writing, Sunayna serves

as the Director of The Poetry Academy and is dedicated to Heartfulness

meditation. For a deeper insight into her work and journey, please visit

sunaynapal.com. She stays in Maryland with her family.

Guest Bio: Jill Clark

Jill Clark freelances prose and poetry. She hosts a writers' group in

Excelsior Springs, MO., and The Village Cafe Writers online for the

regional Volusia County, FL's Society of Children's Book Writers and

Illustrators. Jill is the award-winning author of children's book Loose

Balloon and Poems from The Pumpkin Patch series. Her recent humorous

creative fiction about an incident she experienced at the ES Community

Center generates from The Bad Day Book anthology. Her greatest enjoyment

is sharing with and learning from other writers.

Guest Bio: Marta A. Oppenheimer

Marta A Oppenheimer is a twice divorced woman searching for love in

Miami, the land of palm trees, hurricane warnings, and Kim Kardashian

lookalikes. In between dates, Marta is a published writer, graphic

artist, storyteller, spoken word performer, and a non-profit animal

rescue group volunteer.

Marta’s stories have appeared on Chicken Soup for the Soul, Miami Living

Magazine, The Bad Day Book, TrueHumor.com, Ariel Chart International

Literary Journal, and performed on The Moth Miami StorySlam, Miami Book

Fair, Lip Service Stories: True Stories Told Out Loud, Raw Storytelling:

Live True Storytelling Show, Luna Star Café, and The Only in Miami Show

on Jolt Radio. And now a graduate of the Villain Theater’s Improv

Foundations classes! The short story, “Love in a Pumpkin”, became a

short film and an Official Selection of multiple film festivals. You...

Welcome to "Bad Day Better Book," a podcast dedicated to exploring how books can enhance our lives and improve our mental well-being. Host Amilee Weaver Selfridge shares her personal journey as a lifelong reader and writer, highlighting the transformative power of literature in her life. From childhood reading challenges to her experiences as an adult navigating the complexities of parenting a child with special needs, Amilee emphasizes how books have provided her solace and inspiration. The podcast aims to celebrate the stories of various readers and writers, showcasing how literature can create positive impacts in our lives. Join Amilee each week to discover how books can help us navigate through our own challenges, turning bad days into better ones.

Takeaways:

• Amilee Weaver Selfridge shares her lifelong passion for reading and writing books.
• Humor plays a crucial role in coping with life's challenges, especially for parents.
• The Bad Day Book series was created to turn bad experiences into humorous stories.
• Reading can significantly improve mental well-being and provide an escape from reality.
• The podcast aims to explore how books positively impact individuals' lives and experiences.
• Amilee's journey showcases the transformative power of literature throughout different life stages.