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Business Growth TrailblazersHow to Stand Out in a Crowded Book Market With Amy BernsteinWelcome to the Business Growth Trailblazers Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re going to help authors and aspiring authors shape their books and build a smart plan to win that publishing deal.Amy L. Bernstein is the author, most recently, of Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration (Bancroft Press), an inspirational book for self-doubting creatives short-listed for the Eric Hoffer Grand Prize and first-place winner for self-help and inspiration from BookFest2025. She is an award-winning novelist, playwright, a former journalist and executive speechwriter, as well as a certified nonfiction book coach whos...2025-06-1815 min
Women WritingRerelease Episode 11: Amy L. BernsteinWelcome to the Women Writing podcast. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy this rerelease of Season 1, Episode 11 with author and book coach Amy L. Bernstein as we discuss her new book Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration, recently short-listed for the Eric Hoffer Book Award. Amy L. Bernstein is the author, most recently, of Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration, a source of encouragement for self-doubting creatives. She is an award-winning multi-genre novelist, a former journalist, and a certified nonfiction book coach helping authors find their best path to publishing. Amy also...2025-06-1042 min
Tests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastAI AND THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESSIn a process with as many steps as choosing, applying to, and being accepted at a target higher education institution, small improvements in efficiency at any point can compound dramatically for both applicants and admissions offices. Amy and Mike invited ed tech entrepreneur Sam Bernstein to explore the current state of AI and the college admissions process. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How is AI changing the way students search for colleges and navigate the application process? How should students and parents be using AI in the college...2025-05-2029 min
The Write It Scared PodcastLearning to Dance with Self-Doubt as a Writer with Amy L. BernsteinHave you ever felt like self-doubt was holding your writing dreams hostage? Oh friend, you’re definitely not alone. In this episode of The Write It Scared Podcast, I had an incredible chat with the wonderful Amy Bernstein, author of Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears and Finding Inspiration.We got real about the ways self-doubt creeps into our creative lives, and how—even though it's uncomfortable—it's also totally normal. Amy opened up about her own journey with doubt, what inspired her to write her book, and shared practical (and gentle!) strategies to navigate that nagging voice...2025-05-1838 min
Follow Your CuriosityWrangling the Doubt Monster with Amy L. BernsteinAmy L. Bernstein is a multi-genre novelist, award-winning journalist, speechwriter,
playwright, poet, and nonfiction book coach. Her new book is Wrangling the Doubt
Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration. Amy teaches a variety of writing workshops and is a frequent guest on podcasts to discuss writing, publishing, and creativity. Amy joins me to talk about the difference between writing for hire and writing for yourself, the pros and cons of MFA programs, how deadlines can work for or against us, the universality of self-doubt and how it keeps us stuck, and a lot more.
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A Book Finds You!Amy L. BernsteinJoin host Rob Jolles as he and Amy discuss her latest book, Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration, a powerful guide for anyone looking to overcome their fears and embrace their creative journey. Discover the strategies she shares for confronting doubt, the importance of community support, and how to cultivate a writing routine that works for you. Whether you're an aspiring author, entrepreneur, or artist, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical advice to help you push past uncertainty and unleash your creative potential.Visit Amy L Bernstein's website at https://amywrites.live/ for m...2025-03-2134 min
When Creatives Thrive: a BOPA PodcastAmy L. Bernstein: Embracing doubt and taking creative risksAmy L. Bernstein is a Baltimore-based author, book coach, and creativity counsellor. She is also a past BOPA grant recipient and participant in Free Fall Baltimore.Throughout her career, she has worked in playwriting, journalism, speechwriting, and communications. These days, she leads creativity workshops that focus on recognizing each artists’ personal inspiration, as well as identifying and managing blockages like self-doubt.Bernstein’s most recent publication, “Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration,” builds upon this work. Her book is designed for anyone who has doubts about their abilitie...2025-03-1326 min
Online Marketing Made EasyHow To Use Manifestation As A Tool For Achieving Success In Your Business with Gabby BernsteinIf you’re looking for the next level of conversation, head on over to The Amy Porterfield Show for a deeper dive into how to go from struggling and overwhelmed to systemizing and scaling a thriving business.Everything you need to know about manifesting your big goals with Gabby Bernstein.Sweet friend, I'm so excited to have you here for the first episode of 2024! Today is so much fun, and I guarantee it'll help you start your new year off with a bang! We're diving head first into manifestation – a to...2025-03-0445 min
Women WritingEpisode 11: Amy L. BernsteinWelcome to the Women Writing podcast. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy this episode with author and book coach Amy L. Bernstein as we discuss her new book Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration.Amy L. Bernstein is the author, most recently, of Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration, a source of encouragement for self-doubting creatives. She is an award-winning multi-genre novelist, a former journalist, and a certified nonfiction book coach helping authors find their best path to publishing. Amy also publishes on Substack, teaches a variety of writing workshops, and may...2025-02-2042 min
Phantom Electric GhostAmy L Bernstein|Finding the courage to make your art and overcome doubtAmy L Bernstein|Finding the courage to make your art and overcome doubtAmy L. Bernstein writes stories that let readers feel while making them think. Her novels include The Potrero Complex; the award-winning The Nighthawkers; Dreams of Song Times; and Fran, The Second Time Around. Her nonfiction book, Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration, will be published in the fall of 2024. Amy is an award-winning journalist, speechwriter, playwright, and certified nonfiction book coach. She also teaches workshops on various aspects of the craft of writing. She loves inspiring others to unlock...2025-02-1852 min
Founders' ForumThe Mindful Eating Advantage: How Amy Zitelman Built Soom FoodsCan what you eat impact the way you lead and grow a business? In this episode, we sit down with Amy Zitelman, co-founder of Soom Foods, to explore how mindful eating and strategic entrepreneurship go hand in hand. Amy shares her journey of bringing tahini—a nutrient-dense superfood—to the U.S. market and how it has become a kitchen staple for top chefs and health-conscious consumers alike.Beyond food, Amy dives into the challenges and triumphs of running a family business, balancing work-life dynamics, and scaling Soom Foods with inventory mastery, third-party logistics, and the Entrepreneurial Oper...2025-02-0528 min
Soul-led Creative Women with Sam HortonBecome the CREATOR of your art and your life | Amy L. BernsteinSend us a textFOR EPISODE LINKS & MORE INFO VISIT: https://samhorton.co/blog/ep34In this episode of Soul-Led Creative Women, host Sam Horton interviews Amy L. Bernstein, author of Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration. Amy shares her transformative journey from a professional writer to fully embracing her identity as a creative and empowering others to do the same. Through her honest reflections, Amy discusses the importance of stepping into your creative identity, navigating self-doubt, and embracing small, deliberate changes to live a m...2025-02-0237 minSoul-led Creative Women with Sam HortonBecome the CREATOR of your art and your life | Amy L. BernsteinSend us a textFOR EPISODE LINKS & MORE INFO VISIT: https://samhorton.co/blog/ep34In this episode of Soul-Led Creative Women, host Sam Horton interviews Amy L. Bernstein, author of Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration. Amy shares her transformative journey from a professional writer to fully embracing her identity as a creative and empowering others to do the same. Through her honest reflections, Amy discusses the importance of stepping into your creative identity, navigating self-doubt, and embracing small, deliberate changes to live a m...2025-02-0237 min
A Life Worth BeingOvercoming Self-Doubt: Embrace Your Creativity and Chase Your Dreams" With Amy L BernsteinIn this inspiring episode of A Life Worth Being, award-winning author, journalist, and certified nonfiction book coach Amy L. Bernstein joins us to explore the art of overcoming self-doubt and embracing your creative journey.
Amy shares her wisdom on silencing the inner critic, managing fears, and finding inspiration—ideas she expands on in her upcoming book, Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration. Whether you're an artist, writer, or dreamer, this conversation is a powerful guide to chasing your creative dreams with confidence.
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How to embrace vulnerability and turn self-doubt into a cre...2025-01-2843 min
Enjoy The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Captivating!Wrangling the Doubt Monster by Amy L. BernsteinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/739to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Wrangling the Doubt Monster
Author: Amy L. Bernstein
Narrator: Douglas Birk
Format: mp3
Length: 45 mins
Release date: 01-22-25
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Genres: Art
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"Wrangling the Doubt Monster" by Amy L. Bernstein is an insightful exploration into the complex world of creative self-doubt, providing practical advice and emotional support for artists navigating the turbulent waters of creativity.2025-01-2245 min
Lattes & ArtWrangling The Doubt MonsterWrangling the Doubt Monster by Amy L. Bernstein is an insightful exploration into the complex world of creative self-doubt, providing practical advice and emotional support for artists navigating the turbulent waters of creativity. Bernstein dives into the psychological underpinnings of doubt, illuminating how it can both hinder and fuel artistic expression. The book offers a compassionate approach to managing doubt, emphasizing that it is a natural and even beneficial part of the creative process. Through engaging anecdotes, psychological research, and actionable strategies, Bernstein encourages readers to embrace their doubts and use them as a catalyst for growth and innovation. 2025-01-2140 min
The Amy Porterfield Show#746: Facing Your Deep Beliefs To Change Your Life (and Business) with Gabby BernsteinTransform your life and business! Gabby Bernstein shares her powerful Internal Family Systems four-step process for breakthrough healing and success.Join Gabby on her Change Your Life Tour in New York, L.A., San Francisco or Boston gabbybernstein.com/eventsGet your copy of Gabby's book, Self Help: gabbybernstein.com/selfhelp Transform your life and business! Gabby Bernstein shares her powerful Internal Family Systems four-step process for breakthrough healing and success. In this episode, we discuss:
(8:07) Identifying protection mech...2025-01-0747 min
Inside the Minds of AuthorsAmy Bernstein, Award Winning Novelist- CoachHappy Monday, Fabulous Listener! It’s November, my dear friend, and we are getting ready to wrap up our season. But we still have some incredible authors joining us for the next couple of weeks. This evening we have a dear friend who is sharing an amazing project with us, that is so needed. The talented and prolific Ms. Amy L. Bernstein is sharing her new non-fiction book, Wrangling the Doubt Monster. Amy L. Bernstein is the author, most recently, of Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration, an inspirational book for self-doubting creatives. Sh...2024-11-0526 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking Your Inner Artist in Midlife with Amy L. BernsteinIn this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik dives into the world of creativity with Amy L. Bernstein—a multi-talented writer, journalist, and creativity coach. Together, they explore how embracing your creative side can lead to a more fulfilling, balanced life, even if you've never thought of yourself as an artist before. Amy shares her insights on confronting self-doubt, overcoming the fear of creative risks, and finding the courage to take creative leaps, no matter your age. Her upcoming book, Wrangling the Doubt Monster, offers guidance for anyone struggling with fears on the creative journey.
About th...2024-10-3118 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking Your Inner Artist in Midlife with Amy L. BernsteinIn this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik dives into the world of creativity with Amy L. Bernstein—a multi-talented writer, journalist, and creativity coach. Together, they explore how embracing your creative side can lead to a more fulfilling, balanced life, even if you've never thought of yourself as an artist before. Amy shares her insights on confronting self-doubt, overcoming the fear of creative risks, and finding the courage to take creative leaps, no matter your age. Her upcoming book, Wrangling the Doubt Monster, offers guidance for anyone struggling with fears on the creative journey.
About th...2024-10-3118 min
A Joyful RebellionWrangling the Doubt Monster- With Amy L. Bernsteinajoyfulrebellion.com
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Have you ever experienced self-doubt? I know it’s like asking if you’ve ever eaten pizza. It’s a common human experience that can hold even the best of us back from achieving our true potential.
Today I’m talking with Amy L. Bernstein, a writing coach and author of the upcoming book, Wrangling the Doubt Monster, Fighting Fears and Finding Inspiration. And even though, a lot of our conversation centers on the writing process, you can apply these concepts to so many other areas of life.2024-10-1738 min
The Mending Trauma Podcast154. Forgiving Yourself and Making Different ChoicesIn this episode, we discuss the importance of self-forgiveness after trauma. We go over helpful tools that you can utilize to mitigate the shameful feelings that trauma inflicts. We also shared powerful quotes from Gabby Bernstein's book, "The Universe Has Your Back."Learn more about the Whole Health LabConnect with us!Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/Instagram: @mendingtraumaFacebook: @mendingtraumaYouTube: Mending TraumaLinkedIn: Mending TraumaTikTok: @mendingtrauma2024-09-3021 min
Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.When the whispers gets lauder with Amy KokolesBefore we dig into this week's episode I want to tell you that I am a nominee for the Women in Podcasting Awards with my Don’t Shrink to Fit Podcast!I mean how cool is this?This is a significant milestone, and I would be deeply honored if you would take a moment to vote for me.Your vote would greatly help me gain visibility and amplify my message to a broader audience. If you have been listening, you know that each episode of my podcast features interviews with incredible women wh...2024-08-1346 min
The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeDon't let doubt stop you from writing, with Amy L. BernsteinEvery writer experiences doubt—in our abilities, in the worthiness of our creativity, and more. But it doesn't have to stop us in our tracks, according to Amy L. Bernstein, a novelist, award-winning journalist, blogger, and certified book coach. Her forthcoming book Wrangling the Doubt Monster is set to publish in January 2025, and she explores the topic of creative self-doubt in her Substack Doubt Monster.This deep, inspiring conversation delves into the causes of creative doubt and how Amy says we can prevent it from derailing our writing practice. We talked about so much great st...2024-07-241h 05
Creativity Found: finding creativity later in lifeAmy L. Bernstein – communicating creativelyFrom corporate communications to embracing personal creativity through writing, coaching, and more, Amy L. Bernstein illustrates in this episode that owning your identity and being true to yourself can lead to a sense of empowerment and fulfillment. Amy shares how she transitioned from high-paying corporate communications' jobs to pursuing more personally creative endeavours. Amy's turning point came when she decided to write her first novel during her commutes, which lead her to explore playwriting as well as poetry and non-fiction writing. Now Amy also enjoys helping others to write their own non-fiction books, and encourages any...2024-07-0728 min