Morpheus Publishing Author's Spotlight

Justine Martin

Welcome to the Morpheus Publishing Author's Spotlight, the podcast where stories come to life! Join your host, Justine Martin, as she sits down with Morpheus Publishing authors to delve into the journeys behind their new book launches. Each episode offers an intimate look at the creative process, the challenges faced, and the triumphs celebrated by our talented writers. Whether you're a budding author, an avid reader, or someone who loves a good story, you'll find inspiration and insight in every conversation. Tune in and discover the magic that goes into crafting compelling narratives and bringing dreams to the page.

  1. She Broke the Silence on Miscarriage, Men’s Health & Fertility - The Story Behind Cool Beans  | Author Spotlight Podcast

    4D AGO

    She Broke the Silence on Miscarriage, Men’s Health & Fertility - The Story Behind Cool Beans | Author Spotlight Podcast

    What if the hardest chapters of your life became the reason someone else didn’t feel so alone? In this deeply moving episode of the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing, host Justine Martin sits down with Saara Jamieson, author of COOL BEANS, to unpack a story that challenges everything we think we know about fertility, miscarriage, and men’s health. Sarah opens up about: • Experiencing miscarriage and infertility, and the grief women are expected to carry in silence • The overlooked role of men’s health and sperm DNA in fertility and miscarriage • Writing a raw, honest book under intense timelines, without a ghostwriter • How her personal pain led to a global movement improving men’s health and family outcomes • The unexpected journey from heartbreak… to creating a world-first medical underwear product now prescribed by clinicians worldwide This conversation goes far beyond writing a book. It’s about breaking taboos, reclaiming hope, and turning lived experience into real-world change. Whether you are: • An aspiring author • Navigating fertility or loss • Interested in men’s health and longevity • Or wondering if your story is “worth telling” This episode will stay with you. Watch now to hear the story that needed to be told, and the book that’s changing lives. Get your copy of COOL BEANS Book: One woman's mission to reclaim fertility through men's health: https://coolbeansunderwear.com/products/cool-beans-book-one-womans-mission-to-reclaim-fertility-through-mens-health 📖 Amazon Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/1BrxyYv 📖 Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/5exc5aQ Connect with Saara Jamieson on the following channels: Website: https://coolbeansunderwear.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saara.jamieson or https://www.facebook.com/coolbeansunderwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saarajamieson/ or https://www.instagram.com/coolbeansunderwear/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saara-jamieson/ Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation: JUSTINE MARTIN Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher Website: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation Email: hello@justinemartin.com.au Phone: +61403564942 Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

    42 min
  2. How Kerry Castree Turned Family, Nature & Wellness into a Bestselling Children's Book | Author Spotlight Podcast

    NOV 5

    How Kerry Castree Turned Family, Nature & Wellness into a Bestselling Children's Book | Author Spotlight Podcast

    What happens when a grandmother, aromatherapist, and wellness mentor turns her love of family and nature into a heartwarming children’s book? Join Justine Martin, founder of Morpheus Publishing, in this inspiring Author Spotlight interview with Kerry Castree, author of Will and the Magical Sunflower, a story born from her bond with her grandchildren, her passion for wellness, and her dream to help children reconnect with nature. Discover: ✨ How Will and the Magical Sunflower teaches courage, connection, and kindness. 🌱 Why Kerry brings her story to life through interactive workshops blending literacy and science. 👩‍🦳 The powerful reason she didn’t want to “take her knowledge to the grave.” 📚 What it really feels like to become a published author (and an Amazon Bestseller!) 💡 Plus: Kerry’s secrets to writing your own story, even if you’ve never written before. You’ll laugh, you’ll be inspired, and you might just start believing that your story deserves to be told, too. Watch till the end for a heartfelt moment that shows why Morpheus Publishing’s motto is: “Where we make authors become legends.” Order Kerry’s book: https://power2choose.com.au/wellness-shop/ols/products/prelaunch-will-and-the-magical-sunflower-available-10th-november Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/4ZiDXgW Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/3Tex5MH Connect with Kerry Castree on the following channels: Website: https://power2choose.com.au/ or https://linktr.ee/power2choose Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerry.castree Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrycastreewellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrycastreepower2choose/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCrghBRdxd-2ETCK_aFC3ZYg  Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation: JUSTINE MARTIN Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher Website: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation Email: hello@justinemartin.com.au Phone: +61403564942 Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

    33 min
  3. From Paralysis to Pedals: Cate Green’s Journey with Rewriting 233 | Author Spotlight Podcast

    OCT 17

    From Paralysis to Pedals: Cate Green’s Journey with Rewriting 233 | Author Spotlight Podcast

    What would you do if one morning you woke up, completely paralysed? That’s exactly what happened to Cate Green, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2018. One month after being named a business award finalist, she woke at 2:33 a.m., unable to move her body. But instead of giving up, Kate found strength in cycling, adventure, and storytelling. In this Author Spotlight Podcast episode, hosted by Justine Martin, CEO and founder of Morpheus Publishing, Cate shares her remarkable journey of resilience, courage, and reinvention — captured in her book Rewriting 233: MS Woke Me Up to the Life I Was Meant to Ride. Cate talks about: • How paralysis changed her life — and her mindset. • Riding from the north to the south of Vietnam just six months after her relapse. • Her 1,500km solo cycling journey through Victoria with “Sheba,” her bike. • Why she now rides around Australia to raise awareness for chronic illness in business. • How Rewriting 2:33 became a symbol of hope — turning fear into freedom. “If it paralyses you physically, it doesn’t have to paralyse your mind.” This isn’t just a story about MS — it’s about rediscovering purpose, finding strength through struggle, and rewriting what’s possible. Listen now for a dose of resilience, adventure, and pure human spirit. Get your copy of Rewriting 2:33: How MS Woke Me Up to the Life I was Meant To Ride by Cate Green: 📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/c4tnV9E 📱 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/b38G6Ch Connect with Cate Green on the following channels: Website: https://linktr.ee/Kobe_and_Cate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cate.green.5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/help_me_mind_my_own_business/ Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation: JUSTINE MARTIN Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher Website: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation Email: hello@justinemartin.com.au Phone: +61403564942 Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

    16 min
  4. Resilience, Healing & Midlife Transitions | The Belief Shift by Denise Mokadsi

    SEP 24

    Resilience, Healing & Midlife Transitions | The Belief Shift by Denise Mokadsi

    What if you could rewrite your story and completely redesign your life? In this inspiring episode of the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing, host Justine Martin sits down with Denise Mokadsi, author of The Belief Shift: Rewrite Your Story. Redesign Your Life. Denise opens up about midlife transitions, the power of beliefs, and how movement, resilience, and self-reflection shaped her transformation. She shares how personal struggles, identity shifts, and the “mirror moment” led her to write a book that blends memoir with practical strategies for women navigating change. Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, or beyond, this episode is packed with empowering insights on breaking old narratives, finding balance between science and spirituality, and embracing healing beyond the physical. 👉 Tune in to discover: - What sparked Denise’s decision to write The Belief Shift - How your thoughts and beliefs shape your reality - Why reflective practices can transform confusion into clarity - The surprising role of resilience and forgiveness in healing - How movement became Denise’s medicine If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for a fresh chapter in life—this episode will show you that it’s never too late to shift your story. Get your copy of The Belief Shift: Rewrite Your Story. Redesign Your Life by Denise Mokadsi: 📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/6TbjXe6 📱 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/bkVzrQt Connect with Denise Mokadsi on the following channels: Website: https://www.denisemokadsi.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisemokadsi.feelgoodcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisemokadsi.feelgoodcoach/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3FoCexlEHqfMU3pGbo40Ag LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/denisemokadsi/ Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation: JUSTINE MARTIN Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher Website: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation Email: hello@justinemartin.com.au Phone: +61403564942 Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

    37 min
  5. How Writing Heals Grief | Patricia Lyons’ Story of Grieving for My Baby | Author Spotlight Podcast

    SEP 11

    How Writing Heals Grief | Patricia Lyons’ Story of Grieving for My Baby | Author Spotlight Podcast

    Welcome to the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing, hosted by Justine Martin – award-winning author, illustrator, writing coach, and publisher. In this heartfelt episode, Justine sits down with Patricia Lyons, author of Grieving for My Baby, a powerful poetry collection born out of her own heartbreaking loss. After 25 years, Patricia’s book has been reprinted, continuing to bring comfort, validation, and hope to grieving parents and families around the world. Patricia shares: •  The raw emotions that shaped her poetry in the early days of grief. •  How her words gave voice to parents who couldn’t express their pain. •  Why grief is a universal journey, and how writing can help heal. •  The legacy of her son Levi and the importance of keeping memories alive. •  Her upcoming children’s book Am I Not Enough? about sibling identity and love. Whether you are an aspiring writer, someone navigating grief, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode will stay with you long after it ends. Listen now to discover how words can heal, connect, and create lasting legacies. Get your copy of Grieving for My Baby by Patricia Lyons: 📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/aRrilHp 📱 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/19Lgg3m Connect with Patricia Lyons on the following channels: Website: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/authors/patricia-lyons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grieving_for_my_baby/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576996711310 Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation: JUSTINE MARTIN Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher Website: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation Email: hello@justinemartin.com.au Phone: +61403564942 Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

    23 min
  6. How Lachlan Terry Turned His Life Stories Into a Memoir That Preserves Australian History | Author's Spotlight Podcast

    AUG 17

    How Lachlan Terry Turned His Life Stories Into a Memoir That Preserves Australian History | Author's Spotlight Podcast

    From the Aussie bush to the bookshelf – meet Lachlan Terry, a proud Townsville local, emerging author, and cultural storyteller whose journey will inspire you to capture your own history before it’s lost forever. In this Author’s Spotlight Podcast episode, hosted by Justine Martin, CEO of Morpheus Publishing, we dive into Lachlan’s debut memoir, Memories Belong to Me, a heartfelt tribute to family, community, and a way of life that’s disappearing. Lachlan shares: 📚 How his book preserves bush life and community stories for future generations 💬 The origin of the unusual title “Memories Belong to Me” ❤️ Personal reflections on his remarkable mother, who travelled Europe solo in the 1950s ✍️ What it’s like writing with PLS (Primary Lateral Sclerosis) and how storytelling gave him purpose 🌏 His plans for a “little world tour” book promotion around Queensland Whether you’re a writer, history lover, or simply someone who treasures family stories, this conversation will remind you of the power of documenting our lives. Listen now and be inspired to tell your own story. Get your copy of Memories Belonga Me by Lachlan Terry: 📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/fiNKBlo 📱 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/iBNFjaD Connect with Lachlan Terry on the following channels: Website: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/authors/lachlan-terry Join the Morpheus Writing Group: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/writinggroup Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation: JUSTINE MARTIN Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher Website: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation Email: hello@justinemartin.com.au Phone: +61403564942 Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

    29 min
  7. Epiphanies in the Supermarket: Catherine Bradshaw on Life, Faith & Writing | Author's Podcast

    AUG 11

    Epiphanies in the Supermarket: Catherine Bradshaw on Life, Faith & Writing | Author's Podcast

    In this heartfelt and humorous episode of Author’s Spotlight Podcast hosted by Justine Martin, we meet Catherine Bradshaw — teacher, chaplain, storyteller, and author of Epiphany and the Shopping Trolley. Catherine shares the everyday moments that shaped her — from a hilarious battle for a Christmas parking spot to deeply personal reflections on motherhood, faith, and living with MS. With warmth and wit, she reveals how she finds the miraculous in the mundane and why hope, kindness, and authenticity matter more than ever. We also dive into her collaboration with illustrator Pauline, the inspiration behind her monologues, and what she’s working on next (hint: menopausal women, curveballs, and a sisterhood like no other!). 🎙 What You’ll Hear In This Episode: • How a supermarket moment sparked a whole book • Turning real-life chaos into moving and funny monologues • The challenges and gifts of living with multiple sclerosis • Why storytelling is healing for both writer and reader • Sneak peek at Catherine’s next big writing project Connect with Catherine Bradshaw on the following channels: Website: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/authors/catherine-bradshaw Get your copy of Epiphany and the Shopping Trolley: Monologues about the Mundane and the Miraculous by Catherine Bradshaw: 📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/eeBWwQy 📱 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/d6Fyc9F Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation: JUSTINE MARTIN Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher Website: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation Email: hello@justinemartin.com.au Phone: +61403564942 Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

    36 min
  8. How Darcy Gaynor Turned His Disability Into a Superpower Through Art & Storytelling | Podcast

    JUL 31

    How Darcy Gaynor Turned His Disability Into a Superpower Through Art & Storytelling | Podcast

    "From Pencils to Pixels: The Track Troop’s Unexpected Hero" What do crime-fighting cartoon rangers, digital art challenges, and a heart full of resilience have in common? Meet Darcy Gaynor, a visual artist, author, and creative force whose imagination knows no bounds, and whose lived experience with autism and cystic fibrosis brings raw authenticity to every page he creates. In this episode, host Justine Martin, founder of Morpheus Publishing, sits down with Darcy to explore the unexpected journey from a writing workshop to publishing not one, but two illustrated children’s books: The Track Troop: Don’t Give Up the Chip and The Track Troop: Gold Retriever. 🎨 Hear how Darcy transformed traditional graphite drawings into stunning digital illustrations (with a little help from Procreate). 📚 Discover which quirky character might be a little more “Darcy” than he admits. 💡 Learn why his stories are more than entertainment, they’re messages of inclusion, empowerment, and never underestimating others. 🎥 Plus: What’s next? An anime adaptation, maybe? Darcy has dreams, and they’re big. Whether you're an aspiring author, disability advocate, or just love a good underdog story, this episode is guaranteed to inspire, delight, and leave you curious for more. Tune in now, and don’t forget to check the show notes for links to Darcy’s books, YouTube show Unique Equality, and more. Connect with Darcy Gaynor on the following channels: Website: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/authors/darcy-gaynor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darcy.gaynor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darcygaynor18/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@darcygaynor961 Get your copy of The Track Troop: Don't give up the chip 📖 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/2liNkdC 📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/cHe6VVT Get your copy of The Track Troop: Gold Retriever 📖 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/e7W7wYG 📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/3qYpriI Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/ Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation: JUSTINE MARTIN Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher Website: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation Email: hello@justinemartin.com.au Phone: +61403564942 Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

    12 min

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Welcome to the Morpheus Publishing Author's Spotlight, the podcast where stories come to life! Join your host, Justine Martin, as she sits down with Morpheus Publishing authors to delve into the journeys behind their new book launches. Each episode offers an intimate look at the creative process, the challenges faced, and the triumphs celebrated by our talented writers. Whether you're a budding author, an avid reader, or someone who loves a good story, you'll find inspiration and insight in every conversation. Tune in and discover the magic that goes into crafting compelling narratives and bringing dreams to the page.