Dear Listener,

In today's voicenote, I share some of my favourite bookish gifts, including some bibliotherapy options too, to inspire your gift giving ahead of the festive season :)

Enjoy!
Warmly,
Bijal
Bibliotherapist & Co-founder, Book Therapy
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Hi, my name is Bijal Shah and I am a bibliotherapist and founder of Book Therapy (a bibliotherapy and literary curation practice). I'm also the author of the book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading. I curate book prescriptions and provide online training in bibliotherapy, as well as offer bibliotherapy sessions. More detail of this can be found on my website.

In this podcast, I share my knowledge and research on bibliotherapy, including the latest developments, science and book recommendations.

Join me every week where we take a deep dive into Bibliotherapy.

We release two episodes a week:

1. Voicenotes fom Me, Your Resident Bibliotherapist.
2. Ask the Bibliotherapist: Book Recommendations for What's On Your Mind

Email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and get new episodes as they are released. If you'd like access to the transcripts, do subscribe to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack.

If you'd like to get in touch, share any book recommendations or thoughts on bibliotherapy, you can email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

If you'd like a bibliotherapist in your pocket then you might find my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading a helpful companion.

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Get 10% off with code PODCAST on the following:

Online Bibliotherapy Courses

Personalised Book Prescriptions

Bibliotherapy Sessions

You can also follow us on your preferred platform using the links below:

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Following on from last week's voice note on Indian Rasa Theory & Bibliotherapy, I wanted to dive into the rich and evocative world of Indian literature—both fiction and nonfiction—to uncover its therapeutic power and heartwarming and uplifting effect. How can the words of writers from this diverse and multicultural land offer solace, healing, and insight in our own lives? Listen to the episode here to find out more.

If you'd like access to the transcript, you can read it here by subscribing to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack.

If you'd like to get in touch, share any book recommendations or thoughts on bibliotherapy, you can email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

If you'd like a bibliotherapist in your pocket then you might find my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading a helpful companion.

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Get 10% off with code PODCAST on the following:

Online Bibliotherapy Courses

Personalised Book Prescriptions

Bibliotherapy Sessions

You can also follow us on your preferred platform using the links below:

Instagram

Facebook

Email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and get new episodes as they are released. If you'd like access to the transcripts, do subscribe to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack.

If you'd like to get in touch, share any book recommendations or thoughts on bibliotherapy, you can email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

If you'd like a bibliotherapist in your pocket then you might find my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading a helpful companion.

************

Get 10% off with code PODCAST on the following:

Online Bibliotherapy Courses

Personalised Book Prescriptions

Bibliotherapy Sessions

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Dear Listener,

In today's voicenote we delve into the timeless wisdom of Indian Rasa Theory—an ancient Indian philosophy of emotions—and explore its fascinating role in modern bibliotherapy.

I hope you find this blend of tradition and healing both enjoyable and valuable :)

Bijal x
Bibliotherapist & Co-founder, Book Therapy
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Hi, my name is Bijal Shah and I am a bibliotherapist and founder of Book Therapy (a bibliotherapy and literary curation practice). I'm also the author of the book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading. I curate book prescriptions and provide online training in bibliotherapy, as well as offer bibliotherapy sessions. More detail of this can be found on my website.

In this podcast, I share my knowledge and research on bibliotherapy, including the latest developments, science and book recommendations.

Join me every week where we take a deep dive into Bibliotherapy.

We release two episodes a week:

1. Voicenotes fom Me, Your Resident Bibliotherapist.
2. Ask the Bibliotherapist: Book Recommendations for What's On Your Mind

Email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and get new episodes as they are released. If you'd like access to the transcripts, do subscribe to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack.

If you'd like to get in touch, share any book recommendations or thoughts on bibliotherapy, you can email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

If you'd like a bibliotherapist in your pocket then you might find my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading a helpful companion.

************

Get 10% off with code PODCAST on the following:

Online Bibliotherapy Courses

Personalised Book Prescriptions

Bibliotherapy Sessions

You can also follow us on your preferred platform using the links below:

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It is that time of the year when I draw up my 40 best books of 2024 list and in this episode, I wanted to share my 10 most noteworthy ones out of these 40 from this list across both fiction and non-fiction. I hope you enjoy the episode and find some inspiration for your reading lists next year. Do let me know what you enjoyed reading this year!

If you'd like access to the transcript, you can read it here by subscribing to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack.

If you'd like to get in touch, share any book recommendations or thoughts on bibliotherapy, you can email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

If you'd like a bibliotherapist in your pocket then you might find my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading a helpful companion.

************

Get 10% off with code PODCAST on the following:

Online Bibliotherapy Courses

Personalised Book Prescriptions

Bibliotherapy Sessions

You can also follow us on your preferred platform using the links below:

Instagram

Facebook

Email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and get new episodes as they are released. If you'd like access to the transcripts, do subscribe to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack.

If you'd like to get in touch, share any book recommendations or thoughts on bibliotherapy, you can email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

If you'd like a bibliotherapist in your pocket then you might find my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading a helpful companion.

************

Get 10% off with code PODCAST on the following:

Online Bibliotherapy Courses

Personalised Book Prescriptions

Bibliotherapy Sessions

You can also follow us on your preferred platform using the links below:

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Dear Listener,

In today's voicenote, we learn more about Carl Jung, his influence on bibliotherapy and Jungian-inspired fiction with some noteworthy fiction book recommendations!

And if you'd the like full transcript to this, subscribe to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack

Enjoy!
Warmly,
Bijal
Bibliotherapist & Co-founder, Book Therapy
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Hi, my name is Bijal Shah and I am a bibliotherapist and founder of Book Therapy (a bibliotherapy and literary curation practice). I'm also the author of the book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading. I curate book prescriptions and provide online training in bibliotherapy, as well as offer bibliotherapy sessions. More detail of this can be found on my website.

In this podcast, I share my knowledge and research on bibliotherapy, including the latest developments, science and book recommendations.

Join me every week where we take a deep dive into Bibliotherapy.

We release two episodes a week:

1. Voicenotes fom Me, Your Resident Bibliotherapist.
2. Ask the Bibliotherapist: Book Recommendations for What's On Your Mind

Email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and get new episodes as they are released. If you'd like access to the transcripts, do subscribe to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack.

If you'd like to get in touch, share any book recommendations or thoughts on bibliotherapy, you can

Email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and get new episodes as they are released. If you'd like access to the transcripts, do subscribe to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack.

If you'd like to get in touch, share any book recommendations or thoughts on bibliotherapy, you can email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

If you'd like a bibliotherapist in your pocket then you might find my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading a helpful companion.

************

Get 10% off with code PODCAST on the following:

Online Bibliotherapy Courses

Personalised Book Prescriptions

Bibliotherapy Sessions

You can also follow us on your preferred platform using the links below:

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Facebook

Dear Listener,

It's tennis season and today we have a very special edition voice note focused on bibliotherapy and tennis.

(If you'd like to read the transcript instead you can do so here.)

Enjoy!
Warmly,
Bijal
Bibliotherapist & Co-founder, Book Therapy
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Hi, my name is Bijal Shah and I am a bibliotherapist and founder of Book Therapy (a bibliotherapy and literary curation practice). I'm also the author of the book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading. I curate book prescriptions and provide online training in bibliotherapy, as well as offer bibliotherapy sessions. More detail of this can be found on my website.

In this podcast, I share my knowledge and research on bibliotherapy, including the latest developments, science and book recommendations.

Join me every week where we take a deep dive into Bibliotherapy.

We release two episodes a week:

1. Voicenotes fom Me, Your Resident Bibliotherapist.
2. Ask the Bibliotherapist: Book Recommendations for What's On Your Mind

Email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and get new episodes as they are released. If you'd like access to the transcripts, do subscribe to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack.

If you'd like to get in touch, share any book recommendations or thoughts on bibliotherapy, you can email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

If you'd like a bibliotherapist in your pocket then you might find my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading a helpful companion.

************

Get 10% off with code PODCAST on the following:

Online Bibliotherapy Courses

Personalised Book Prescriptions

Bibliotherapy Sessions

You can also follow us on your preferred platform using the links below:

Instagram

Facebook

Dear Listener,

In today's voicenote, I discuss whether hypertext novels can be helpful in bilbiotherapy.

(If you'd like to read the transcript instead you can do so here.)

Enjoy!
Warmly,
Bijal
Bibliotherapist & Co-founder, Book Therapy
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Hi, my name is Bijal Shah and I am a bibliotherapist and founder of Book Therapy (a bibliotherapy and literary curation practice). I'm also the author of the book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading. I curate book prescriptions and provide online training in bibliotherapy, as well as offer bibliotherapy sessions. More detail of this can be found on my website.

In this podcast, I share my knowledge and research on bibliotherapy, including the latest developments, science and book recommendations.

Join me every week where we take a deep dive into Bibliotherapy.

We release two episodes a week:

1. Voicenotes fom Me, Your Resident Bibliotherapist.
2. Ask the Bibliotherapist: Book Recommendations for What's On Your Mind

Email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and get new episodes as they are released. If you'd like access to the transcripts, do subscribe to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack.

If you'd like to get in touch, share any book recommendations or thoughts on bibliotherapy, you can email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

If you'd like a bibliotherapist in your pocket then you might find my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading a helpful companion.

************

Get 10% off with code PODCAST on the following:

Online Bibliotherapy Courses

Personalised Book Prescriptions

Bibliotherapy Sessions

You can also follow us on your preferred platform using the links below:

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In this episode we explore books on embracing change across both fiction and non-fiction. I hope you enjoy them and do let me know if there are any other books I should add to the list here.

If you'd like access to the transcript, do subscribe to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack.

Email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and get new episodes as they are released. If you'd like access to the transcripts, do subscribe to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack.

If you'd like to get in touch, share any book recommendations or thoughts on bibliotherapy, you can email us at bijal@booktherapy.io

If you'd like a bibliotherapist in your pocket then you might find my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading a helpful companion.

************

Get 10% off with code PODCAST on the following:

Online Bibliotherapy Courses

Personalised Book Prescriptions

Bibliotherapy Sessions

You can also follow us on your preferred platform using the links below:

Instagram

Facebook