Badass Books and Besties

Brianna Brown
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Are you ready to transform your life through incredible books and be inspired by badass women who are living out their dream lives? Join Badass Book Bestie, Brianna Brown, as she empowers you to become the most badass woman you can be. You will learn to create a life you admire, using life-changing books and besties as your catalyst. If you love an intelligent and engaging conversation, then this podcast is for you! Find me at: facebook.com/badassbooksandbestiespodcast and badassbookbesties.com

  1. Mar 24

    54: Creating Cozy Escapes: Mallory Thomas on Love, Books, and Balancing Motherhood

    Send us Fan Mail Dive into "Badass Books and Besties" as Brianna interviews romance writer Mallory Thomas in an inspiring, heartfelt episode. Mallory shares her journey from content creator and mother to published author, revealing how real-life moments pushed her to trade screen time for storytelling and reconnect with her passion for soft, swoon-worthy love stories. This episode covers her writing process, balancing family and creativity, overcoming challenges, and her unique Where Is Your Somewhere Project, where readers track her book’s global reach. Plus, get a sneak peek into her upcoming fiction and nonfiction releases, including "Somewhere Along the Line" and "Bottle Service." If you love cozy reads, author insights, and uplifting conversations about carving out space for yourself, tune in for book vibes that leave you warmer and more hopeful than your social feed. If you'd love to follow or keep in touch with Mallory, you can find her here:  o  Website o  Instagram: Mallory Writes o  TikTok o  Where is Your Somewhere?  o  Instagram: The Formula Mom o  The Formula Mom Website Support the show Looking for your next great read? Download my free guide — 10 Books Every Badass Woman Should Read — a curated list of empowering books that inspire growth, confidence, and connection. Grab it ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! If you love conversations like this and want to read and reflect alongside other book-loving women, you’re invited to join Badass Book Besties — my book club community where we read together, meet live, and have real, honest discussions about books and life.  And if you’re craving deeper support — whether that’s clarity, confidence, creative momentum, or building a life that actually feels like yours — I also offer one-on-one coaching for dreamers and writers. You can learn more about working with me at Badass Books and Besties Coaching Packages. Thanks for being here, bestie. I’m so glad you’re listening.

    44 min

  2. Mar 10

    53: Understanding The Secret: How Your Thoughts, Beliefs, and Gratitude Shape the Life You Create

    Send us Fan Mail The Secret by Rhonda Byrne has become one of the most widely discussed personal development books in the world, introducing millions of readers to the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs influence the experiences we create in our lives. At its core, the book explores the Law of Attraction and invites readers to consider how awareness of our inner world can shape the direction of our outer lives. This episode explores the central concepts presented in the book, including the role of dominant thoughts, emotional awareness, gratitude, visualization, and the creative process of Ask, Believe, and Receive. Rather than treating these ideas as quick formulas for success, the conversation focuses on how they can be applied thoughtfully and realistically in everyday life. The discussion examines how our beliefs about money, relationships, health, and identity influence the way we move through the world, and how shifting our focus toward possibility and intention can open new pathways for growth. Listeners will also explore practical ways to apply these ideas, including developing awareness of thought patterns, recognizing feelings as feedback, practicing gratitude in advance, and allowing space for the next step to unfold without needing to control every outcome. These reflections invite a deeper look at how mindset, attention, and emotional patterns influence personal transformation. Books like The Secret can become powerful tools for reflection when they are explored slowly and intentionally. Engaging with these ideas in conversation, questioning them, and applying them to real life creates opportunities for meaningful growth. This episode offers a thoughtful exploration of the book’s teachings and invites listeners to consider how greater awareness, self-trust, and intentional focus can support the life they are ready to create. Support the show Looking for your next great read? Download my free guide — 10 Books Every Badass Woman Should Read — a curated list of empowering books that inspire growth, confidence, and connection. Grab it ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! If you love conversations like this and want to read and reflect alongside other book-loving women, you’re invited to join Badass Book Besties — my book club community where we read together, meet live, and have real, honest discussions about books and life.  And if you’re craving deeper support — whether that’s clarity, confidence, creative momentum, or building a life that actually feels like yours — I also offer one-on-one coaching for dreamers and writers. You can learn more about working with me at Badass Books and Besties Coaching Packages. Thanks for being here, bestie. I’m so glad you’re listening.

    28 min

  3. Feb 24

    52: How to Build a Writing Habit That Actually Works in Real Life

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Brianna shares a thoughtful and realistic approach to building a writing habit that fits into real life, even when things feel busy, overwhelming, or unpredictable. Drawing from a recent writing group session, she talks about why so many writers struggle with consistency, why motivation alone is rarely enough, and how small, flexible routines can make writing feel possible again. You’ll learn how to design a writing habit that works with your energy, schedule, and responsibilities instead of against them, as well as how to let go of perfectionism and build forgiveness into your creative process. If you’ve ever felt discouraged about “falling off” your writing routine or unsure how to stay connected to your creativity, this episode offers encouragement, practical guidance, and a gentle reminder that slow and steady progress truly counts. Plus, learn how to join Brianna’s free book club for more connection, conversation, and support around books, writing, and creative life. Join us in the Badass Book Besties Community Support the show Looking for your next great read? Download my free guide — 10 Books Every Badass Woman Should Read — a curated list of empowering books that inspire growth, confidence, and connection. Grab it ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! If you love conversations like this and want to read and reflect alongside other book-loving women, you’re invited to join Badass Book Besties — my book club community where we read together, meet live, and have real, honest discussions about books and life.  And if you’re craving deeper support — whether that’s clarity, confidence, creative momentum, or building a life that actually feels like yours — I also offer one-on-one coaching for dreamers and writers. You can learn more about working with me at Badass Books and Besties Coaching Packages. Thanks for being here, bestie. I’m so glad you’re listening.

    16 min

  4. Feb 10

    51: The Books That Shaped My 2025 and the Ones I Always Recommend

    Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode of Badass Books and Besties, Brianna shares the five books that shaped her 2025 and explains why this year of reading meant more to her than any other. After a year marked by grief, growth, and major life transitions, she reflects on how reading supported her emotionally, creatively, and personally during one of the most meaningful seasons of her life. These are not just favorite books, but the stories that helped her process loss, understand relationships more deeply, and reflect on the woman she is becoming. In this episode, Brianna talks about: Why 2025 was such a meaningful reading yearWhat kind of books she found herself craving during a season of grief and transitionHow reading became a form of emotional support and healingThe five books that stayed with her long after she finished themFeatured books include: Under the Whispering Door by T.J. KluneRadium Girls by Kate MooreThe Origins of You by Vienna PharaonEleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail HoneymanThe Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahonBrianna also shares why she created her free guide, 10 Badass Books Every Woman Should Read. This was created specifically for women who want to read with more intention and choose books that truly change how they think about their lives, their relationships, and themselves. If you are a woman who loves reading, is navigating grief or personal growth, or simply wants better book recommendations, this episode is for you. Support the show Looking for your next great read? Download my free guide — 10 Books Every Badass Woman Should Read — a curated list of empowering books that inspire growth, confidence, and connection. Grab it ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! If you love conversations like this and want to read and reflect alongside other book-loving women, you’re invited to join Badass Book Besties — my book club community where we read together, meet live, and have real, honest discussions about books and life.  And if you’re craving deeper support — whether that’s clarity, confidence, creative momentum, or building a life that actually feels like yours — I also offer one-on-one coaching for dreamers and writers. You can learn more about working with me at Badass Books and Besties Coaching Packages. Thanks for being here, bestie. I’m so glad you’re listening.

    28 min

  5. Jan 27

    50: Untamed by Glennon Doyle — Book Club Session 2: Purpose, Productivity, and Being Enough

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Books & Besties, we’re diving deep into Book Club Session 2 of Untamed by Glennon Doyle—and this conversation is honest, layered, and anything but surface-level. Pulled straight from one of our live Badass Book Besties discussions, this episode captures real women reacting in real time to Untamed: what resonated, what challenged us, and what didn’t sit right. We talk openly about purpose, the pressure to be endlessly productive, and the complicated question of what it actually means to feel “enough”—especially as women navigating work, relationships, expectations, and identity. This isn’t a polished book review or a highlight reel of quotes. It’s a candid book club conversation where we explore: How productivity and hustle culture get tied to worthinessWhy rest can feel like failure—and why that’s so hard to unlearnThe idea that heartbreak and anger might point us toward purposeContradictions in Untamed that sparked debate and frustrationConfidence, imposter syndrome, and why women downplay themselvesWhat “being untamed” really looks like in real life—not just on the pageIf you listened to Session 1, this episode builds on that foundation and goes deeper into the messy middle of the book—where inspiration, discomfort, and disagreement all collide. And if you’re new here, you’ll quickly learn this is a space where you don’t have to pretend a book worked for you just because it’s popular. Whether Untamed empowered you, irritated you, or left you conflicted, this conversation invites you to think more deeply about your own relationship with purpose, productivity, and self-worth. 🎧 Press play, pour a drink, and join us for one of our most thought-provoking book club conversations yet. Support the show Looking for your next great read? Download my free guide — 10 Books Every Badass Woman Should Read — a curated list of empowering books that inspire growth, confidence, and connection. Grab it ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! If you love conversations like this and want to read and reflect alongside other book-loving women, you’re invited to join Badass Book Besties — my book club community where we read together, meet live, and have real, honest discussions about books and life.  And if you’re craving deeper support — whether that’s clarity, confidence, creative momentum, or building a life that actually feels like yours — I also offer one-on-one coaching for dreamers and writers. You can learn more about working with me at Badass Books and Besties Coaching Packages. Thanks for being here, bestie. I’m so glad you’re listening.

    1h 10m

  6. Jan 13

    49: Untamed by Glennon Doyle - Book Club Session 1: Freedom, Expectations, and Being a Woman

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Books & Besties, we’re sharing Book Club Session 1 of Untamed by Glennon Doyle — pulled straight from a live, real-time discussion inside our book club. This is not a review or a recap. It’s an honest, unfiltered conversation between women of different generations responding to the ideas and themes in Untamed and how they show up in real life. We talk openly about freedom, expectations, feminism, religion, bodily autonomy, beauty standards, social media pressure, and the ways women are conditioned to shrink, perform, and seek approval. You’ll hear different perspectives, strong opinions, moments of disagreement, humor, reflection, and yes — strong language. This episode includes feminist topics and candid discussions about sex, relationships, and autonomy. It’s thoughtful, sometimes uncomfortable, and very real. If you’ve read Untamed and found yourself questioning your own conditioning, or if you’re curious why this book has resonated so deeply with so many women, this conversation offers a grounded, relatable entry point. And if you haven’t read the book yet, you’ll still walk away with plenty to think about. This episode is part of an ongoing Untamed book club series. If you’re craving more conversations like this — real-time discussions, thoughtful reads, and a community of women who aren’t afraid to talk about the hard stuff — that’s exactly what we do inside the Badass Book Besties. Support the show Looking for your next great read? Download my free guide — 10 Books Every Badass Woman Should Read — a curated list of empowering books that inspire growth, confidence, and connection. Grab it ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! If you love conversations like this and want to read and reflect alongside other book-loving women, you’re invited to join Badass Book Besties — my book club community where we read together, meet live, and have real, honest discussions about books and life.  And if you’re craving deeper support — whether that’s clarity, confidence, creative momentum, or building a life that actually feels like yours — I also offer one-on-one coaching for dreamers and writers. You can learn more about working with me at Badass Books and Besties Coaching Packages. Thanks for being here, bestie. I’m so glad you’re listening.

    1h 5m
  7. 48: Dr. Melanie McNally: Emotional Intelligence for Teens (and the Adults Who Love Them)

    11/18/2025

    48: Dr. Melanie McNally: Emotional Intelligence for Teens (and the Adults Who Love Them)

    Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, you’ll meet Dr. Melanie McNally—licensed clinical psychologist, brain coach, and author of The Emotionally Intelligent Teen and Helping Your Unmotivated Teen. You’ll hear how emotional intelligence really works (it’s more than “people skills”), why self-awareness without self-regulation can spike anxiety, and an instant tool you can use anywhere to calm your nervous system. We also dive into writing routines (time-blocking vs. “waiting for inspiration”), handling tough editor feedback, and the power of stories to change behavior. Bonus: you’ll get a peek at Melanie’s next book inspired by dog-sledding (“mushing”) and what leaders and parents can learn from it. If you support teens (or love one), if you’re a writer who craves momentum, or if you’re ready to feel less overwhelmed and more you, this one’s for you. What you’ll learn The 3 pillars of Emotional Intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, interpersonal skills—and how to strengthen eachWhy Gen Z often has high awareness but low regulation (and what to do about it)A 10-second nervous-system reset: the “doublet breath” you can use before tests, hard talks, or stressful momentsPractical ways to protect writing time, prep your research, and get words down—even when inspiration is MIAHow to navigate conflicting editorial notes without losing your voiceWhy stories drive change (and how to use them at home, school, and work)Connect with Dr. Melanie McNally WebsiteInstagramLinkedInFacebookSupport the show Looking for your next great read? Download my free guide — 10 Books Every Badass Woman Should Read — a curated list of empowering books that inspire growth, confidence, and connection. Grab it ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! If you love conversations like this and want to read and reflect alongside other book-loving women, you’re invited to join Badass Book Besties — my book club community where we read together, meet live, and have real, honest discussions about books and life.  And if you’re craving deeper support — whether that’s clarity, confidence, creative momentum, or building a life that actually feels like yours — I also offer one-on-one coaching for dreamers and writers. You can learn more about working with me at Badass Books and Besties Coaching Packages. Thanks for being here, bestie. I’m so glad you’re listening.

    48 min
  8. 47: The Origins of You by Vienna Pharaon: Naming Your Wounds and How to Reclaim Your Life

    11/11/2025

    47: The Origins of You by Vienna Pharaon: Naming Your Wounds and How to Reclaim Your Life

    Send us Fan Mail Why do we keep repeating the same patterns in love, conflict, and self-worth? In this episode of Badass Books & Besties, we dive deep into The Origins of You by therapist Vienna Pharaon—a transformative guide to understanding the emotional wounds that shape our adult lives and how to finally heal them. You’ll uncover the five core wounds we all carry—worthiness, belonging, prioritization, trust, and safety—and learn how they influence everything from the way we communicate to the way we love. Through real-life examples, journal prompts, and reflection practices, you’ll explore how to: ✨ Recognize when your past is showing up in your present. ✨ Name and understand your emotional wounds without shame. ✨ Rebuild self-trust and create safety in your body. ✨ Communicate your needs clearly and set healthy boundaries. ✨ Reclaim your authenticity and stop performing for love. This episode is equal parts self-study and soul work—a compassionate roadmap to healing the younger parts of you that still crave love, safety, and belonging. 📚 Book discussed: The Origins of You by Vienna Pharaon Support the show Looking for your next great read? Download my free guide — 10 Books Every Badass Woman Should Read — a curated list of empowering books that inspire growth, confidence, and connection. Grab it ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! If you love conversations like this and want to read and reflect alongside other book-loving women, you’re invited to join Badass Book Besties — my book club community where we read together, meet live, and have real, honest discussions about books and life.  And if you’re craving deeper support — whether that’s clarity, confidence, creative momentum, or building a life that actually feels like yours — I also offer one-on-one coaching for dreamers and writers. You can learn more about working with me at Badass Books and Besties Coaching Packages. Thanks for being here, bestie. I’m so glad you’re listening.

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Are you ready to transform your life through incredible books and be inspired by badass women who are living out their dream lives? Join Badass Book Bestie, Brianna Brown, as she empowers you to become the most badass woman you can be. You will learn to create a life you admire, using life-changing books and besties as your catalyst. If you love an intelligent and engaging conversation, then this podcast is for you! Find me at: facebook.com/badassbooksandbestiespodcast and badassbookbesties.com

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  • Creator
    Brianna Brown
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Badass Books and Besties
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    Badass Books and Besties