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| I Asked A Decision Coach: Should I Quit My Job to Travel? with Nell Wulfhart | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:49:30 | |
In April 2025, I asked Decision Coach and former journalist Nell Wulfhart a big question: Should I quit my job to travel? Spoiler alert: I did! I'm traveling right now! Listen to this episode to hear us discuss: What kind of questions do people use decision coaches for? Should I quit my job even if it's super scary? Am I financially safe to do so? And what do I actually want my one precious life to look like? | |||
| Manifest Your Dream Life with Lola Kolade | 28 Feb 2025 | 00:51:02 | |
Writer and digital creator Lola Kolade manifested every single detail about the life she’s living now — and she wants to teach you how to do it, too. Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) talks to the inventor of Rat Girl Summer about her success on TikTok, embracing her identity as a writer, the quantum fields and the science behind manifestation, and how every single reality we can imagine is possible for us. Lola reminds each of us to “get off your ass, jiggle it a little bit, and go after what you want in life.” Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow guest Lola Kolade: TikTok: @lolaokola Instagram: @lolaokola Magazine: lolaokola.substack.com Podcast: The New New with Lola KoladeColoring book: Being Alive is Good, Actually: A Positive Affirmation Coloring Book For Adults Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla Resources mentioned: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Power Vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior by David R. Hawkins The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy The Game of Life & How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn Clever Fox yearly planner | |||
| Building My Freelance Life Brick by Brick | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:41:23 | |
The Cruel Summer Book Club podcast is BACK, baby! Host Jillian Anthony talks about the evolution of her thinking around work, money, and success as she’s built a career as a freelance writer and editor since 2020. After reclaiming her creativity for four years, she’s ready to share what she’s learned so far. She discusses the new focus of CSBC — making space for your art and yourself — and what this podcast and the CSBC newsletter will look like moving forward. Plus, she talks about learning to decouple her self-worth from work, cultivating a sense of “enoughness,” and how she’s building her freelance business brick by brick — and reaching for some big artistic dreams. She’s figuring it out and invites you to join her. Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review — this really helps me reach more listeners! Submit your question on art, life, and love to the Dear Jilla advice column. Follow host Jillian Anthony:
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| How to Welcome 2023 With Intention (And Say Goodbye to 2022) | 30 Dec 2022 | 00:18:14 | |
On this solo episode, host Jillian Anthony (writer, editor, and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) shares her favorite ways to intentionally usher in the new year. She shares her experience with Year Compass, the free workbook she fills out every January, and how it’s helped her make real change — and identify which things she fails to change year after year. She also shares some other New Year resources and talks about her favorite books of 2022. Happy new year! Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Time stamps 1:52 – Jillian’s favorite books of 2022 | |||
| Get Swole with Casey Johnston | 06 Dec 2022 | 01:02:45 | |
Casey Johnston is the author of the long-running column Ask a Swole Woman, which now lives on her newsletter, She’s a Beast. She also wrote a book for beginner strength trainers called Liftoff: Couch to Barbell, which outlines a 12-week program on the basics of lifting, and fosters an online community for women strength trainers (and everyone else who might not fit into the gym bro stereotype). Host Jillian Anthony (writer, editor, and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) used Casey’s book as a guide to ease back into lifting after a long break. Casey talks about how strength training changed her relationship to food, exercise, and her own body; why “losing weight” isn’t a great motivator; and how it’s an important life skill to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow guest Casey Johnston: Follow host Jillian Anthony: | |||
| Tarot for Change with Jessica Dore | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:58:49 | |
Author Jessica Dore combines the wisdom of ancient storytelling, the mysticism of Tarot, and the teachings of psychology in her book, Tarot for Change: Using the Cards for Self-care, Acceptance, and Growth. A licensed social worker, she writes regular offerings to readers online, using the images of the 78 cards of the Tarot deck and the characters she studies in folklore to weave affecting stories of how we can embrace the archetypes that are ever-present in our own lives — and use Tarot as a tool for change. Host Jillian Anthony (writer, editor, and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) talks with Jessica about how she practices Tarot in her own life, how you can start building a relationship with the Tarot cards, and Jillian’s tarot pull about 2022 — a year of big changes. Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow guest Jessica Dore: Follow host Jillian Anthony: Time stamps | |||
| Financial Freedom with Stella Gold | 22 Nov 2022 | 01:00:49 | |
What if you approached money from a place of abundance, rather than restriction? Stella Gold will show you the way. Stella is a certified, trauma-informed financial wellness educator — and host Jillian Anthony’s former financial advisor. Their business, My Gold Standard, helps people understand the emotions, experiences, and desires behind how they spend money, and build wealth along the way. Stella’s entire life changed when their father died suddenly, leaving Stella and their mother to sort through the impenetrable financial processes of the government. In this episode, Stella tells Jillian about their own financial education and wealth journey; how grief shaped their future; and what it was like to fully step into their nonbinary identity. Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow guest Stella Gold: Follow host Jillian Anthony: Time stamps 1:11 – Jillian is reading 4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman | |||
| Nicole Cardoza Makes Magic | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:56:19 | |
Nicole Cardoza practices radical imagination, and wants you to as well. She may be best known as the creator of the Anti-Racism Daily newsletter, which began shortly after the murder of George Floyd and now reaches hundreds of thousands of subscribers. But Nicole also manages Reclamation Ventures, which invests in projects committed to health and racial equity; runs the Banned Books Book Club; and is currently on tour as a magician. Host Jillian Anthony (writer, editor, and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) asks Nicole what it was like to watch Anti-Racism Daily gain such sudden popularity, and the self-care practices she adopted to see her through an intense professional learning curve. Plus, they discuss closing the “wellness gap;” what it’s like to be a Black, queer, female magician; and Nicole’s pandemic months spent in the wilds of Alaska. Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow guest Nicole Cardoza: Follow host Jillian Anthony: Time stamps 2:33 – Jillian is reading A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking | |||
| Dylan Marron Talks with People Who Hate Him | 01 Nov 2022 | 01:08:40 | |
Writer, actor, and podcast host Dylan Marron has made a career out of doing something few of us will ever do: talking to internet strangers who said unkind things to him online. When Dylan began publishing video series to a large online audience, he started taking screenshots of the hateful comments people left and saved them in a “hate folder” on his computer. One Facebook chat with an 18-year-old commenter led to the remarkable first episode of his podcast, Conversations with People Who Hate Me, and his first book of the same name. Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York) talks with Dylan about how these difficult conversations changed how he exists online and in real life, and how kindness and empathy can radically change how we interact with those who disagree with us. Plus they discuss what it was like for Dylan to take 13 months off social media, how he finally got his book over the finish line after a two-year delay, and how author Anne Lamott’s advice to write a “sh*tty first draft” makes him a better writer. Follow guest Dylan Marron: Follow host Jillian Anthony: Don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Time stamps 1:08 – Reading Into Thin Air by Jon Krakaeur | |||
| Why Your Vote (and Donation) Matters with Brian Derrick | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:58:34 | |
Figuring out who to vote for, where and when to donate, and why it all matters can be so confusing. Democratic political strategist Brian Derrick wants to help change that. You may know him from Instagram, where he demystifies upcoming political races and shares how you can actually make a difference, either with donations or through actions. Last year he founded Oath, a site that helps Democrats know which candidate to donate to, and when, so that their dollars will make the most impact. Host Jillian Anthony (freelance writer and editor, and the former Editor of Time Out New York) asks Brian all of her burning political questions, including: When is the best time to make a political donation? What is rage-donating? Why is it important to call members of Congress? What do Democrats need to know and do to influence real change in our nation? And does my vote actually matter? Listen and learn! Follow and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow guest Brian Derrick: Follow host Jillian Anthony: Time stamps: 1:12 – Reading Fun Home by Alison Bechdel | |||
| Tiffany Philippou on Suicide, Shame, and a Decade of Healing | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:55:28 | |
Tiffany Philippou (author of the newsletter The Tiff Weekly) joins the podcast all the way from the United Kingdom. Tiffany’s first book, the memoir Totally Fine (and Other Lies I’ve Told Myself), chronicles the tumultuous decade she experienced after her university boyfriend died by suicide when Tiffany was 20 years old. She and host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York) discuss stuffing grief down, the long process of healing through writing (and therapy), and how much cultural discussions around mental health care have changed since we were in school. Tiffany also shares how she didn’t start writing for work or pleasure until she was almost 30—one writing class gave her the idea for her book, and she was a published author just a few years later. Subscribe and follow the CSBC podcast so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow guest Tiffany Philippou: Follow host Jillian Anthony: Time stamps :37 – Reading The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante | |||
| Samantha Stallard Asks, Can Men and Women Be Friends? | 11 Oct 2022 | 01:04:33 | |
Writer Samantha Stallard (and Jillian’s bestie) returns to the pod! She and host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and the former Editor of Time Out New York) discuss the complications of friendships between heterosexual men and women, and what it’s like to date as a woman in your 30s who doesn’t want to get married or have kids. Plus, Samantha talks about the power of self-parenting, the joy of moving back to New York City after two difficult years away, and the comfort of the rare friendships that feel like family. (And don’t forget to check out Samantha’s episode from season one, where she discusses when she broke off an engagement and left New York, and the healing process that followed.) Subscribe and follow the CSBC podcast so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow guest Samantha Stallard: Follow host Jillian Anthony: Time stamps: Transcript link: https://cruelsummerbookclub.substack.com/p/transcript-samantha-stallard-asks | |||
| Tatiana Gallardo's Brazen Year | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:58:02 | |
After a health scare at 24, writer, photographer, and artist Tatiana Gallardo decided to spend a year facing all of her fears. So she left the country, quit her job to go freelance, and decided to chronicle all her courageous endeavors in a newsletter called BrazenFace. Host Jillian Anthony (freelancer writer and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) asks Tatiana about her experience being a “coward in recovery,” and the two discuss digital nomad life, going alcohol-free, and what it means to live a fearless life. Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow guest Tatiana Gallardo: Newsletter: brazenface.substack.com Portfolio: vividtatiana.com Instagram: @vividtatiana Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla Resources mentioned: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Tombow markers Muji fine-tip pens Figma | |||
| A Year of Big Changes in Work, Sobriety, and Friendship | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:34:08 | |
Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York) ushers in the second season of the podcast with a solo episode. She discusses the three biggest changes in her life over the past year: 1. She deprioritized work, while building a freelance writing and editing career. 2. She spent the first 167 days of the year sober. 3. She felt the heavy impact of changes in her friendships and social circles. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Time stamps Subscribe and follow the CSBC podcast so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Resources: Transcript link: https://cruelsummerbookclub.substack.com/p/transcript-a-year-of-big-changes | |||
| Adam J. Kurtz Makes Art on His Own Terms | 30 Sep 2021 | 01:06:52 | |
Artist and author Adam J. Kurtz was supposed to turn in the manuscript for his fourth book in April 2020. Instead, he and his husband weathered the worst of the pandemic in Brooklyn, and as most of Adam’s creative work disappeared, he was forced to transform. Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York) talks with Adam about his upcoming book of essays and art, You Are Here (For Now), about facing mortality with as much joy and creativity as you can. And Adam discusses leaving New York behind to move in with his in-laws in Honolulu; the importance of having a “F*ck Off Fund”; and the simple fact that we are all artists. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow host Jillian Anthony: | |||
| Ashley C. Ford Wrote Her Way to the Truth | 23 Sep 2021 | 00:57:29 | |
Author Ashley C. Ford worked on her memoir, Somebody’s Daughter, for ten years before it was released this summer and instantly shot to the New York Times bestseller list. Ashley talks with host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York) about releasing herself from secrets and shame through writing her family’s story, how therapy helped her finish her book, and the importance of teaching children consent from an early age. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Follow guest Ashley C. Ford: | |||
| Survivor’s Francesca Hogi Knows How to Manifest Love | 16 Sep 2021 | 01:19:05 | |
Francesca Hogi lovingly calls herself the biggest loser in Survivor history—she was the first one voted off the island, twice—but her big losses motivated her to change her entire life. Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York) talks to the host of the Dear Franny podcast about dealing with the fallout of Survivor, quitting her job as a lawyer to become a love coach, the importance of vulnerability and self-worth in dating, and how to manifest true love. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Twitter: @jillathrilla Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Twitter: @dearfranny Clubhouse: @dearfrannyDear Franny podcastWebsite | |||
| Susie Bannon Went to Prison and Got Sober | 02 Sep 2021 | 00:59:09 | |
At age 29, Dr. Susie Bannon got her fourth DWI and went to prison for 11 months. The injustices she witnessed there changed the course of her life, inspiring her to earn her Ph.D. in communication and become an activist for prison abolition. Now 12 years sober, Dr. Bannon tells host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former editor of Time Out New York) about growing up with an alcoholic mother, why probation and all the expenses that come along with it sets people up to fail, and the healing that longtime sobriety can bring. | |||
| Soren and Mirabai Opened Up Their Marriage | 25 Aug 2021 | 01:04:45 | |
Soren and Mirabai were monogamous for 15 years before they opened up their marriage—and polyamory helped their relationship flourish. Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York) talks with the ethically nonmonogamous couple about how they navigated opening up their long-term relationship, the lessons of The Ethical Slut, and why we should all challenge the cultural assumption that monogamy is the only path to a meaningful relationship. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now, so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, so we feel the love. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Instagram: @jillathrilla Twitter: @jillathrilla Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter | |||
| Catherine Andrews Made Shame Her Superpower | 18 Aug 2021 | 00:55:16 | |
Life coach Catherine Andrews specializes in helping sensitive women overcome fear and achieve their life, love and career goals. Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York) talks about a big lesson she learned from Catherine’s newsletter and podcast, The Sunday Soother: “Lead with your shame.” Plus, the women discuss quitting your job to become an entrepreneur, overcoming codependency, and struggling to find a peaceful balance with alcohol. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Instagram: @jillathrilla Twitter: @jillathrilla Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Follow guest Catherine Andrews: Website The Sunday Soother podcast Instagram: @catherineandrews Twitter: @candrews | |||
| David Odyssey Reads the Stars | 11 Aug 2021 | 01:02:50 | |
Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York) talks to Nylon’s astrology columnist David Odyssey. Years ago, Jillian met David when she hired him at Time Out New York—since then, he left 9-to-5 life behind to be a go-go dancer, host the podcast The Luminaries, and give private astrology readings. And he recently entered a sexual abuse recovery program that renewed his hope for positive change in his life. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Follow David Odyssey: | |||
| Samantha Stallard Called Off Her Engagement | 04 Aug 2021 | 01:10:16 | |
Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York) talks to writer Samantha Stallard (PopSugar, Thought Catalog). The best friends discuss supporting each other along parallel paths of grief and healing, centering friendship in their lives, and how antidepressants changed Samantha’s life for the better. Follow host Jillian Anthony:
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| Jillian Anthony Embraces Change | 03 Aug 2021 | 00:25:36 | |
Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York) discusses the massive changes in her life over the last few years, including a breakup, being laid off, and embracing the life of a freelance writer, and recently moving from New York City to Austin, Texas. She shares three of the main lessons she’s learned about mental health and personal growth while writing her newsletter, Cruel Summer Book Club. Follow host Jillian Anthony: | |||
| Design A Creative Routine That Works | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:24:58 | |
Can you hear that? It’s your creative routine calling. In this episode, host Jillian Anthony (writer and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) talks about swapping the hectic mornings of her former corporate life for a grounding routine that kickstarts her day with creativity. Jillian shares her sacred creative morning routine and how much it’s improved her daily workflow and state of mind. Plus, she teaches you how to find your own ideal creative routine, no matter how busy you are. (And, good news, it doesn’t have to be in the morning.) Learn about keeping a standing meeting with your art, showing up for yourself, and making sustainable commitments to our dreams.
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| My Tech Stack for Writers: How I Get Sh*t Done | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:26:06 | |
It's Get Sh*t Done September! Host Jillian Anthony has been a writer for 13 years, and she's gathered a lot of tools and resources along the way. In this episode, she shares her ultimate tech stack, aka all the apps, programs, online communities, financial tools, and more that she uses to stay productive, get her work done, and create her art. Plus, she shares her Sunday routine that helps her organize her weekly tasks, fight off the Sunday Scaries, and get eyes on just how much she accomplishes every week. Resources mentioned:
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| Embracing August and Freelance Freedom | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:27:56 | |
It's August, our annual reminder to stop and smell the wildflowers. Host Jillian Anthony (freelance writer and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) takes that literally. This is her third summer taking a monthlong sojourn away from her home base of Austin and spending August with friends, family, and nature. Jillian discusses how she has intentionally made August a month to say no to work and yes to travel, beauty, and connection — and how her life as a freelancer made that possible, year after year. This month, her only goal is to exist within the essence of August, the most fleeting month. Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla | |||
| Gamifying Rejection with Zach Zimmerman | 25 Jul 2024 | 01:02:26 | |
Comedian Zach Zimmerman knows a lot about success, and even more about rejection. The author of the essay collection Is It Hot in Here (or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Earth)? shares how he cold-pitched his way into the New Yorker and how he handles unruly audience members as a standup comedian. He and host Jillian Anthony (freelancer writer and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) talk about accepting rejection as part of making your art, dealing with difficulty family members, and how they both got broken up with on flights back from Europe. Plus, Zach shares a simple pep talk for pursuing your creative dreams: Nowhere is it written that you can't do it. Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow guest Zach Zimmerman:
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| Tarot 101: Finding Yourself in the Cards | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:25:46 | |
A friend gifted host Jillian Anthony (freelance writer and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) her first Tarot deck when she was 31 — and it changed her life. Today, it’s her most nourishing personal and creative habit. She shares how Tarot helped her move through heartbreak, get to know her highest self, and tap into her intuition. She explains the basics of Tarot, shares some beginner spreads, and discusses how to start exploring Tarot as a way to connect with yourself and your creativity. Jillian’s favorite part of Tarot is that there is no magic in the deck — the magic is in you. Are you ready to embrace it? Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review — this really helps me reach more listeners! Submit your question on art, life, and love to the Dear Jilla advice column. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla Resources mentioned: OK Tarot: The Simple Deck for Everyone by Adam J.K. | |||
| Dear Jilla: I’m Afraid of Cringe | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:26:13 | |
On the first edition of Dear Jilla, an advice column about art, life, and love, host Jillian Anthony (freelance writer and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) answers a reader’s question about overcoming her fear of Cringe. Jillian talks through her own experiences with pushing past Cringe and offers concrete ways to get to know your deepest fears, befriend them, and eventually use them as powerful tools in your creative process. Cringe is about taking risks, embracing who you really are, and reaching your full potential. The Cringe in me sees the Cringe in you. Follow/subscribe to Cruel Summer Book Club now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review — this really helps me reach more listeners! Submit your questions on art, life, and love to the Dear Jilla advice column. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla Resources mentioned: The annoying act of telling people what you do by Cody Cook-Parrot A Thing or Two: Cringe | |||
| Writing Into the Gush with Madeleine Dore | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:52:40 | |
Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) interviews author and podcast host Madeleine Dore about her many creative pursuits over the past decade. Dore takes us through the winding path of pursuing journalism, interviewing creatives for her newsletter, Extraordinary Routines, then writing her own book, I Didn’t Do the Thing Today. They discuss the tensions between productivity and creativity; the 10-year path to Dore’s first book (and her writing habits); and the importance of accepting your own creative process (and yourself). Plus, they talk about how personal projects can open important doors — even though they sometimes feel like a slog. Dore’s best advice? “Just take the next step, and make it a very small step.” Follow/subscribe to Cruel Summer Book Club now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review — this really helps reach more listeners! Submit your questions on art, life, and love to the Dear Jilla advice column. Follow guest Madeleine Dore: Newsletter: On Things Book: I Didn’t Do the Thing Today Podcast: A Social Life with Friends Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla Resources mentioned: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Written Into Being workshop with Giselle Buchanan | |||