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Hidden Secrets in Books
Hidden Secrets in Books is a compelling show that uncovers the deeper meanings, symbols, and hidden narratives within both classic and modern literature. Each episode explores how authors embed powerful ideas beneath the surface through metaphor, context, and storytelling techniques. Designed for curious readers, the show offers thoughtful insights that enrich understanding, spark critical thinking, and reveal the untold layers that make great books truly timeless.
Episodes
- Hidden Secrets in Books
Louis Swart: Stop Being the Hardest Working, Lowest Paid Person in Your Own Business
What if the very thing keeping your business from growing is the fact that you are doing too much of the work yourself? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in…
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Linda K. Carlisle: The Hidden Secrets of Organizational Change, Culture, Communication, and Trust
What really happens inside an organization when everything changes? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes Linda K. Carlisle, MSIMC, a…
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Larry Robertson: Why Should Anyone Listen to, Work With, or Follow You?
What makes someone a true leader rather than simply someone with a leadership title? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes Larry…
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Charmaine Everly: When You Have It All But Still Feel Something Is Missing
What happens when you build the successful life you always wanted, only to realize you still have questions about love, fulfillment, and what you truly…
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Peter George From Stuttering to Six-Time Award-Winning Speaker: on the Power of Communication
How does someone who once avoided communication because of a lisp and stutter become a professional speaker who has trained more than 120,000 people across 50+…
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Pat Welsh From Orphanage to Leadership: Becoming a Warrior, Servant & Leader
From being left in an orphanage in Dublin at just three days old to building a remarkable 40+ year career in law enforcement, Pat Welsh’s life is a powerful…
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Evan Jaqua: Rethinking American Politics, Freedom & the Path to a Greater America
What happens when we stop arguing over political teams and start asking whether the system itself needs to change? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books…
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NaRon Tillman: Awakening I AM — Faith, Identity & Transformation in an AI Age
What happens when artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, but we still haven’t learned how to understand ourselves? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in…
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Karen R. F. Mitchell: Rising From Survival Into Sovereignty
What happens when the strength that helped you survive is no longer enough to help you live? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes Karen…
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Timothy Stobbe: Finding Peace, Faith & Creativity Through Life’s Hardest Seasons
What happens when faith is tested by pain, disappointment, ministry struggles, and major life changes? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits…
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Bryan Blackmon: From Homelessness and Addiction to Sobriety, Purpose, and a Second Chance
What happens when you hit rock bottom and someone simply refuses to give up on you? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes Bryan…
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Dorsey Ross: Faith, Perseverance, and Refusing to Let Life Define Your Limits
What happens when the world tells you what you cannot become, but you refuse to believe it? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes Dorsey…
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Julia Rock on Uncomplicated Leadership, Workplace Burnout, and Lost Art of Leading Like a Human
What if leadership doesn’t need another framework, buzzword, or complicated methodology? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, we sit down with Julia C…
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Jennifer Bright: What Every Aspiring Author Should Know Before Writing, Publishing, and Selling Book
What really happens between having an idea for a book and finally seeing it in the hands of a reader? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic…
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Angel Howard: When Your Body Speaks — Reclaiming Confidence, Healing, and Inner Power
Episode Description What if the answers you've been searching for aren't in your head—but in your body? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic…
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Valerie Greene: Breaking the Cycle of Unavailable Love and Creating Lasting Intimacy
Why do we sometimes keep attracting the wrong people—even when we know we want something different? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits…
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Jane McGuinness: Always Hungry — Losing the Weight and Finding Yourself
What if losing weight was never really about food—but about understanding what you were using food to cope with? In this episode, Dominic welcomes Jane…
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Carolyn Hatton: Reclaim Your Second Act — Aging Doesn’t Define Your Future
What if your age isn’t a limitation—but an invitation to create your next chapter? In this episode, Dominic welcomes Carolyn Hatton, life success coach and…
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Laura Van Wormer: The Class of ’74 — Growing Up Before Cell Phones, Social Media & Computers
What was life like when teenagers had no cell phones, no social media, no computers—and parents had no idea where they were half the time? In this episode of…
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Who Rescues Whom? Holly B. Gutwillinger on Love, Loss, and the Stories Our Animals Tell
What if the animals we rescue are actually the ones rescuing us? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits down with Holly B. Gutwillinger…
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Alison Meredith: From “I Hate Math” to Loving Learning — Raising Seven Kids with Purpose
What if the problem isn’t that kids hate math—but that they’ve never been shown how to enjoy learning it? In this episode, Dominic welcomes Alison Meredith, a…
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Beyond Survival: Finding Identity, Resilience, and Humor with Cheyenne Heflin
What happens when illness, trauma, and loss challenge the identity you thought you knew? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits down with…
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Thom Dennis | Rewilding Leadership: Why Burnout Is a Systems Problem with Thom Dennis
What if burnout isn’t a resilience problem—but a leadership and systems problem? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits down with Thom…
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Leanne Linsky: From Comedian to Entrepreneur—Building the Future of Live Comedy with Plauzzable
What happens when a comedian turns years of performing into a mission to reinvent how we experience live comedy? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books…
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Terry Whalin: 10 Publishing Myths Every Author Needs to Know
What if everything you believe about getting published is wrong? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits down with Terry Whalin—an…
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Catherine Crestani: When Connection Feels Real—Loneliness, Attachment & Modern Love
What happens when a connection feels deeply real—but may not be what it seems? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits down with Catherine…
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Kevin “KAYR” Robinson: From 18 Moves to 160+ Units — The Discipline to Build Wealth
What does it take to build stability when your life begins with anything but stability? In this episode, Dominic welcomes Kevin “KAYR” Robinson, real estate…
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Victor Dedaj: From Health to Success — Becoming Happy, Healthy, and Whole
What does it really mean to live a life that is happy, healthy, and whole? In this episode, Dominic welcomes Victor Dedaj, Certified Naturopathic Practitioner…
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Lucinda Sage-Midgorden: The Hidden Power of Stories and Why They Shape Who We Become
Stories have a way of shaping us long before we realize it. In this episode, Dominic welcomes Lucinda Sage-Midgorden, a lifelong storyteller, author, educator…
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Ed Friedman: It’s Never Too Late to Create — Finding Your Creative Voice at Any Age
What if the best time to pursue your creativity is simply now? In this episode, Dominic welcomes Ed Friedman, humor writer, playwright, actor, and co-founder…
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From Cybersecurity Expert to Thriller Author: The Hidden Crimes of Rick Cobello
What happens when the person who spent decades protecting the world’s most complex systems turns to fiction to expose the dangers hiding inside them? In this…
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Michelle Choairy | When Parenting Gets Complex: Finding Answers, Advocacy, and Hope with
Raising a child with complex needs can leave parents overwhelmed by medical systems, school programs, IEPs, insurance challenges, therapies, and countless…
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Martin Bodek: Zaidy’s War — Survival, Endurance, and a Grandfather’s Extraordinary Legacy
What does it take to survive the unimaginable—and carry that story across generations? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits down with…
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David Brandon: UFOs, Secret Space Programs & the Mysteries Behind Rings of Saturn
What if some of the biggest mysteries about humanity, technology, and our place in the universe are closer to reality than we think? In this episode of Hidden…
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Michael Mandaville | From Hollywood Films to Thrillers: The Creative Life of Michael Mandaville
What happens when a career in Hollywood collides with a lifelong passion for storytelling? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits down with…
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You Shouldn’t Have to Kill to Get Ahead Christopher Rivers
What if working hard and playing by the rules still isn't enough to get ahead? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes Christopher…
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Darrell Berry: The Uncomfortable Truth Behind “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
What happens when a mystery novel confronts one of the most controversial chapters in American military history? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books…
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Forgiveness Is Freedom: How to Let Go of the Past | Katharine Giovanni
What if forgiveness isn't about letting someone off the hook—but finally freeing yourself from the emotional weight they've left behind? In this episode of…
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Dr. Katie Davis: Are We Overpathologizing Childhood? Rethinking Kids’ Mental Health
What if some of the behaviors we’ve been taught to worry about are actually normal parts of growing up? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic…
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Along Trails of Truth: From Trauma to Spiritual Awakening | Daniel Winrose
What happens when trauma, mystical experiences, and a lifelong search for truth lead you toward a deeper understanding of yourself? In this episode of Hidden…
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The Dream That Never Died: From Childhood Writer to Published Author | Shirley Novack
Episode Description What happens when a childhood dream survives decades of life, careers, family, and change—and finally becomes a reality? In this episode of…
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Broken Mirror: Science Fiction, Neurodivergence & the Search for Truth | Cody Sisco
What if the stories we tell about the future reveal the deepest truths about ourselves? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes Cody…
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Detox Yourself: The Truth About Natural Healing, Detoxification & Wellness | R.L. Malpica
Can your body heal itself when you give it the right environment? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits down with R.L. Malpica, also known…
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Autumn Williams: Finding Beauty in Difficult Seasons Through Poetry, Loss, Hope, and Dreams
Unlock the secret sauce behind weaving music and storytelling into a mesmerizing tapestry that transports listeners straight into fantastical worlds…
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From Idea to Bestseller: Writing, Publishing & Storytelling Secrets | John Bond
What does it really take to write a bestselling novel and navigate today's complex publishing world? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits…
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Going the Wrong Way: Finding Purpose on the Road Less Traveled With Chris Donaldson
What happens when a journey meant to take four months turns into a two-year adventure across continents—and changes your life forever? In this episode of…
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The Shady Side of Saratoga: Cybercrime, Trust & Hidden Threats | Rick Cobello
In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits down with Rick Cobello—former Chief Information Security Officer for New York State, enterprise IT…
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The Power of Storytelling: From Healing to Influence with Teresa Rodriguez
What if the story you've been afraid to tell is the one that could change your life and someone else's? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, we welcome…
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From Teen Author to 38 Books: Shanti Hershenson's Writing Journey
In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits down with Shanti Hershenson an accomplished young author, anti-bullying advocate, poet, and social…
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See Us, Know Us: The Power of Disability, Storytelling & Belonging | Jenn Chassman Browne
What if the greatest barriers we face aren't our disabilities but the way the world chooses to see them? In this inspiring episode of Hidden Secrets in Books…
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The Power of Storytelling: Writing, Podcasting & Living Without Limits | Chad R. Martin
What does it take to spend 14 years chasing a dreamand never give up? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes Chad R. Martin author…
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Jim Marshall: The Hidden Hierarchies of Human Potential and the Search for Greater Consciousness
What if there are hidden patterns shaping human behavior, consciousness, relationships, and personal development that we have yet to fully understand? In this…
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How to Grow, Market & Monetize Your Podcast | Jordan Mendoza
What if your greatest obstacle is actually the story that will build your brand? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes Jordan…
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Dara V. Rose: Finding Faith, Healing, and Your Voice When Life Changes Everything
What happens when grief changes your life, but your story is not over? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes Dara V. Rose, an author…
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What Your Handwriting Reveals About You | LaurieAnn Campbell
What if your greatest setbacks became the foundation for your greatest purpose? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes LaurieAnn…
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Heather Elliott: The Hidden Beliefs and Patterns That Shape the Life You Experience
What if the life you experience is being shaped by beliefs and patterns you cannot consciously see? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic…
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Luis Corrales: Building Wealth Is One Thing, Knowing How to Keep It Is Another
Building a successful business can take decades. But what happens when it is finally time to sell? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes…
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People Profit: How Investing in People Creates Better Businesses | Sandra Coker
What if the secret to business growth isn't just strategy but the people behind it? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes Sandra Coker…
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True Man, True Ways: Rediscovering Faith, Purpose & Masculinity | Mike Van Pelt
In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes Mike Van Pelt—entrepreneur, speaker, five-time bestselling author, founder of True Man Life…
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From Toxic to Thriving: Jo Ann Fawcett Extraordinary Journey
Can someone truly rebuild their life after years of toxic relationships, loss, and searching for belonging? In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic…