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Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness

Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness

By: Stephanie Affinito Ph. D.
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I'm a a book-loving, notebook-hoarding reader and writer on a mission to change lives one book and one notebook at a time. On this podcast, we explore the power of restorative reading and writing to make life better. From book-themed episodes to coaching sessions and author conversations, we explore how to grow a restorative reading and writing practice as a tool for personal development, creativity and wellness. This podcast is for you if you believe a life well-read and well-written is a life well-lived.Stephanie Affinito, Ph. D. Personal Development Personal Success
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  • E218: Why a Personal Curriculum Isn’t a Book Apothecary & Why That Matters
    Feb 17 2026

    On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I’m diving deep into the recent craze of creating a personal curriculum for yourself in the new year and why you should create a book apothecary instead.

    Come listen as I talk about the science and current popularity behind creating personal curriculums, the alternative wellness, creativity and expansion that a book apothecary provides instead and how to tell which one you need right now.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2026/02/17/why-a-personal-curriculum-isnt-a-book-apothecary-why-that-matters/

    Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co.

    Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKN

    If you’d like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlife

    All earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!

    Follow Stephanie:

    Website: http://www.alitlife.com/

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLit

    Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLit

    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

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    18 mins
  • E217: Books to Soothe the Mind After JournalSpeak
    Feb 10 2026

    On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I’m sharing my favorite books to soothe the mind after a session of expressive writing on the page.

    Come listen as I talk about what expressive journaling is and share a specific form of it called JournalSpeak from Nicole Sachs. We’ll explore what it is, how it works and the books I recommend for soothing your nervous system once you lift your pencil from the page. This practice has changed my life and I know it can help yours, too.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2026/02/10/books-to-soothe-the-mind-after-journalspeak/

    Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co.

    Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKN

    If you’d like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlife

    All earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!

    Follow Stephanie:

    Website: http://www.alitlife.com/

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLit

    Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLit

    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

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    31 mins
  • E216: How Reading Can Help You Manifest Anything
    Feb 3 2026

    On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I’m sharing the science-based research behind the magical potential of reading to help us manifest ANYTHING that we want in our lives from wellness and creativity to personal and professional accomplishments.

    Come listen as I talk about the inspiration for today’s episode, detail the exact science you need to know about to harness the true power of books and offer a few titles that can help you get started manifesting your best life one book at a time.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2026/02/03/how-reading-can-help-you-manifest-anything/

    Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co.

    Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKN

    If you’d like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlife

    All earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!

    Follow Stephanie:

    Website: http://www.alitlife.com/

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLit

    Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLit

    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

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    22 mins
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