The Delusional Optimist - Diana Bunici

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EP02 From lunchtime pitch to 3 million books sold: The Paige Toon story

Season 1 · Episode 2

Monday, March 9, 2026 • Duration 01:11:57

What if a single lunch meeting could flip your life? In this episode of The Delusional Optimist I sit down with internationally bestselling author Paige Toon to unpack how a casual conversation led to a two-book deal, why she still writes best under pressure, and how she keeps readers turning pages through heartbreak, longing, and hope.

From the first spark of Lucy In The Sky to three million copies sold, Paige opens up about the messy middle of creativity and the grit behind those swoony, high-chemistry moments.

This conversation is part craft class, part pep talk. We chat about imposter syndrome, protecting your voice, and the power of writing what you love rather than what you think you should.

If you’ve ever stared down a blank page, questioned your timeline, or wondered whether your story matters, this one is for you.

Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review to help more curious, creative optimists find us.

You can follow Paige Toon on Instagram here and pre-order her new book, Don't Fall in Love with Me, which lands in April, on Amazon here.

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If you’ve been enjoying the podcast and would like to show your support, you can buy me a coffee at the link below. Every contribution helps me keep creating honest, uplifting conversations about reinvention, self-belief and the messy middle. Thank you for being here 🤍

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545407/support

Stay up to date with The Delusional Optimist Podcast on Instagram, here. You can follow host Diana Bunici on Instagram here - expect lots of cute pics of her dogs Benny & Charlie!

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EP01 From banking to broadcasting: Katja Mia's meteoric rise to success

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, March 2, 2026 • Duration 01:11:37

What happens when you walk away from the "sensible" path... and bet on yourself instead?

In the very first episode of The Delusional Optimist, I'm joined by broadcaster, model and Six O'Clock Show presenter Katja Mia for an honest, unfiltered conversation about career pivots, backing yourself before it makes sense and the resilience it takes to build something bigger than your comfort zone.

This episode is for anyone sitting in the "messy middle," feeling stuck, second-guessing themselves, or quietly dreaming of something more.

Loved this conversation? Follow Katja Mia's journey on Instagram here.

Support the show

If you’ve been enjoying the podcast and would like to show your support, you can buy me a coffee at the link below. Every contribution helps me keep creating honest, uplifting conversations about reinvention, self-belief and the messy middle. Thank you for being here 🤍

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545407/support

Stay up to date with The Delusional Optimist Podcast on Instagram, here. You can follow host Diana Bunici on Instagram here - expect lots of cute pics of her dogs Benny & Charlie!

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Welcome to The Delusional Optimist Podcast with Diana Bunici

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 • Duration 01:20

Welcome to The Delusional Optimist Podcast with Diana Bunici. Be sure to click the 'follow' button so you don't miss the first episode, coming soon!

Support the show

If you’ve been enjoying the podcast and would like to show your support, you can buy me a coffee at the link below. Every contribution helps me keep creating honest, uplifting conversations about reinvention, self-belief and the messy middle. Thank you for being here 🤍

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545407/support

Stay up to date with The Delusional Optimist Podcast on Instagram, here. You can follow host Diana Bunici on Instagram here - expect lots of cute pics of her dogs Benny & Charlie!

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EP08: After the Storm - Ryan Tubridy on Love, Life & Starting Over

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 • Duration 55:55

In this episode of The Delusional Optimist, I sit down with broadcaster and former Late Late show host Ryan Tubridy for a thoughtful and deeply human conversation about navigating a very public storm, finding contentment in its aftermath, and what it means to start over.

From career highs and intense scrutiny to love, reinvention, and the quiet power of perspective, Ryan reflects on the chapters that shaped him - and the ones still unfolding.

This is a conversation about resilience, identity and life beyond the headlines, with a refreshing honesty about what it takes to build and move forward.

Want to spend an evening in Ryan's company? Keep up with The Bookshelf Podcast LIVE tour dates and tickets here.

Support the show

If you’ve been enjoying the podcast and would like to show your support, you can buy me a coffee at the link below. Every contribution helps me keep creating honest, uplifting conversations about reinvention, self-belief and the messy middle. Thank you for being here 🤍

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545407/support

Stay up to date with The Delusional Optimist Podcast on Instagram, here. You can follow host Diana Bunici on Instagram here - expect lots of cute pics of her dogs Benny & Charlie!

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