Today on the show, I'm joined by my fiancé, Aaron Leatherbarrow, for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had. We talk about what it's been like to reinvent my life in my 40s—from leaving New York and becoming a stepmom to navigating a blended family, building a creative life together, and redefining what a healthy relationship looks like. We also get into homesickness, identity shifts, separate beds, afternoon sex, and why the best relationships leave room for both people to keep becoming who they are.

🖤 If this conversation resonated with you, you can find more of my writing on Substack

🖤 Want more from Aaron? Check out his new private audio drops

I'm joined by writer and author E.M. Gallagher, whose memoir Ugh. Anyway… dives into love, heartbreak, ambition, and the beautifully questionable decisions that come with dating in New York City.

We published this book through my imprint, Pink Ink Press, and it's already building a cult following.

In this conversation, we get into:

• What it really takes to write about your exes (and actually publish it)
• The line between love and delusion
• Writing through heartbreak vs. writing after it
• Navigating real people on the page
• How New York shapes the way we love (for better or worse)
• What happens when you finally tell the truth about your life

This one is honest, funny, a little chaotic...and very real.

If you've ever thought, "I could write a book about my exes"… this might be your sign.

Ugh. Anyway… by E.M. Gallagher — available now on Amazon + Barnes & Noble

Instagram: @emgwritingthings
Substack: emgallagher.substack.com

In this episode, I'm joined by my good friend Amanda Frances for a real, unfiltered conversation about what it actually looks like to become an author today—and why self-publishing is no longer the "alternative"… it's the power move.

Between the two of us, we've sold hundreds of thousands of books, built global audiences, and turned our writing into real businesses. And at one point, we both had the same realization:

We don't need permission.

In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the publishing industry, breaking down the myths, and showing you what's actually possible when you decide to do it your way.

If you've been thinking about writing a book, sitting on an idea, or waiting to be chosen...this is your sign.

• The biggest myths about traditional publishing
• What book deals really look like behind the scenes
• Why self-publishing gives you more control, ownership, and income
• How to turn your book into a long-term asset (not just a one-time project)
• The identity shift required to become a visible, paid author
• What to do if you want to start writing your book now

• You have a book idea you haven't acted on
• You've been waiting for a publisher, agent, or "right time"
• You want to build a brand, business, or platform through your writing
• You're ready to stop playing small and actually put your work into the world

If this episode spoke to you, Self-Published was created for exactly this moment.

Inside, you'll learn how to write, publish, and sell your book—on your terms.

https://amandafrances.com/self-published/