In this enlightening episode, host Becky Parker Geist sits down with Benjamin Smith, author of Why Are You Sick? How to Reclaim Your Health with the Ultimate Health Model. Together they explore the personal journey and bold ideas behind his award-winning book, which recently received a Literary Titan Award.

Benjamin shares how his early experiences and lifelong curiosity led him to challenge conventional views on wellness. Listeners will hear about the Ultimate Health Model, his insights on structured water, chronic dehydration, and other overlooked factors that affect vitality. He discusses his purpose in writing the book, the impact he hopes to create, and what he wants readers to take away.

The conversation also goes behind the scenes of the audiobook production, where a talented full-cast narration—featuring Gillian Williams, GM Hakim, Tom Wayland, Rachel Sloane, and Benjamin himself—brings the material to life. Becky and Benjamin reveal what surprised them most about the recording process and how their creative collaboration kept the listening experience dynamic and authentic.

Whether you’re seeking fresh perspectives on health, inspiration to rethink wellness habits, or insights into the art of producing an engaging audiobook, this episode delivers motivation and practical ideas you can act on today.

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In this episode of the AC podcast, host Becky Parker Geist sits down with Christopher Locke, Director of Membership Services at Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA). Together, they discuss the state of independent publishing and share tips about the book publishing process that will be helpful for indie authors striving to make a career out of their writing. Both of them have learned from personal experience what things to do (and not do) to get the biggest reach and successfully navigate the world of book publishing, and they have a lively discussion that will help listeners and indie publishers break down the walls that they may be running into. To learn more about the publishing services and benefits offered by IBPA, visit their site at https://www.ibpa-online.org/default.aspx

In this episode of the AC Podcast, Becky continues the discussion about using social media for marketing, specifically with the use of QR codes. You will learn how to link specific URLs to each code, how they can help you sell your audiobook at an event, and how to use these codes in your marketing push for your website. QR codes are showing a resurgence in their use and availability, so you will find it beneficial to get a better grasp on this technological tool; their effective usage can hold much value for you!