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The BibliotherapistsThe world's first dedicated self-help book club. A membership and community to help you to read more and feel better. Author: Toni Jones & Tanya Lynch
A podcast from Substackers and community builders Tanya Lynch (EASE Retreats) and Toni Jones (The Shelf Help Club) exploring the healing power of words. This weekly digital retreat features conversations with some of our favourite Substack writers and creatives, sharing about the books that have shaped their lives, and also their relationships with themselves. Book nerds will love the long lists of recommendations - both fiction and non-fiction - as our guests also share what they're reading now, as well as ideas on how to get intentional about reading and writing as a path to health, happiness and personal growth. shelfhelpclub.substack.com Language: en Genres: Arts, Books, Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Bibliotherapists S2 Ep #8: Matt Trinetti on the power of writing in community
Friday, 29 August, 2025
Welcome to the second series of The Bibliotherapists, and our FINAL episode, featuring MATT TRINETTI, a community builder, publisher, TED talker and the cofounder of London Writers’ Salon & Writers' Hour - aka the friendliest corner on the internet for writers.A must-listen for aspiring writers and people considering a new adventure.-🎧 5 takeaways from our conversation with Matt1. Writing as a Tool for Self-DiscoveryMatt shares how journaling and writing helped him process grief, burnout, and career confusion, ultimately leading to personal breakthroughs.“We all have something to say. The act of saying it is what changes us.”2. Permission to Call Yourself a WriterHe encourages everyone to drop the imposter syndrome and claim their creative identity simply by showing up.3. Community is EverythingThe success of the London Writers’ Salon proves that while writing is often a solitary act, writing in community transforms the experience.4. The Myth of MotivationYou don’t need to feel inspired to write; consistency, ritual and accountability matter more than fleeting passion.“When you show up consistently to your writing, you show up more honestly in your life.”5. Everyone Has a Story Worth TellingMatt urges listeners to honour their unique perspectives, reminding us that “your story could be the light someone else needs.”-The Bibliotherapists is a podcast celebrating the healing power of words, hosted on - and featuring writers and creatives from - the Substack platform.Find Matt on Substack > https://substack.com/@matttrinettiRead the Writer's Hour Magazine > https://writershour.substack.com/Toni (The Shelf Help Clubhouse) on Substack > https://shelfhelpclub.substack.com/Tanya (withEase) on Substack > https://tanyalynch.substack.com/WATCH THE VIDEOVideo recordings of The Bibliotherapists interviews are available exclusively to our Substack subscribers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shelfhelpclub.substack.com/subscribe
