You’re Gonna Be Great!
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -In You’re Gonna Be Great! Host M.E. Evans and a rotating cast of guests serve recommendations and commentary about the latest buzzy shows, movies, music, and trending books. Each installment is forty-five minutes where opinions are shared upfront and broader cultural or mental health themes are unpacked for the second half, like using K-pop and popular booktok fantasy novels to figure out why we are so sexually attracted to duality and vampires, or how we can learn to be more gritty and resilient through the YA series Throne of Glass.
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The Bookish Spotlight: Bookstagrammer Sarah Lockwood Talks Planning Content, Going Viral, and Monetizing Booktok
November 02, 2023 17:55 - 59 minutes - 109 MBSarah Lockwood, aka, @SarahTheBookFairy has gained popularity on both Booktok and Bookstagram with her girls-girl, sleepover vibe content. She's a swiftie with a love of fantasy books and a knack for posting engaging videos that sometimes go incredibly viral. She's gone from 0 to tens of thousands of followers in just a few months. In this episode of YGBG Books! she shares all things bookish content creation from how she gets her ideas, how she executes four to six videos per day, and how sh...
Sarah J Maas Universe Theories & Predictions: The Origin of Amren, CC3 Mate Predictions, Hunt’s Fate, And More!
October 11, 2023 16:13 - 42 minutes - 77.3 MBIf you're a fan of the works of Sarah J. Maas, then you've probably seen the endless conspiracy theories and projections peppering Booktok and bookstagram. Who in the cauldron is Az's mate? What's going to happen to Hunt? What will happen in the next CC book with Bryce and the ACOTAR cast? Where the hell (or hel) did Amren come from and was she once a Valg assassin? How does TOG tie into all of this? Is Rhysand the hottest man in all three universes? If you've wondered any of these things...
Wingspans: Sex, Relationships, & Shadow Kinks in The Maas Universe
October 04, 2023 17:19 - 47 minutes - 86.2 MBFans of Sarah J. Maas, this is the episode you've all been waiting for. It's all spice, all episode, as I chat with sisters Nicole and Jenny (or as y'all might know her on bookstagram, Aelin God Killer), about all things sex and relationships in the Maas universe. Wingspans. F*ck, Marry, Kill, And Shadow Kinks. It's all here. Pour yourself a drink and tune in for a very (spicy) good time.
Playing Tamlin: What It Was Like For Henry Kramer to Bring The ”PTSD Prince” To Life
May 31, 2023 16:50 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBTamlin. Hero turned villain in the ACOTAR series. Meet the man who brought our least favorite character to life. You've probably heard his voice all over booktok and bookstagram. The low rumbling of the beloved prince turned epic douche. Henry Kramer plays the voice of Tamlin in the graphic audio ACOTAR books. We chatted about what it was like to get the part, to find out you're no longer playing the hero and the insanity of being a part of something as absolutely massive as the ACOTAR s...
Books, Gowns, And Crowns: An Incredible Bookish Weekend Of Dreams & Debauchery
May 25, 2023 15:42 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBJoin me and Chyna Johnston on a literary adventure! Chyna shares her ridiculously fun experience at the Tampa Florida Books, Gowns, And Crowns Ball. What is the BGAC Ball? Imagine a bookish Ball, hosted by your favorite authors and featuring a spectacular cosplay contest. As you enter the ballroom, you'll be immersed in a world of book nerds, authors, voice actors, bookish creators, and booktok influencers. Everyone dressed as your favorite fantasy characters from your favorite books. The ...
What We Want In A Book Boyfriend: Exploring The World of Duality in Female Sexual Desire
May 17, 2023 22:38 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode, we delve into the mysterious world of female sexuality and explore why women are so attracted to male fantasy characters. We take a closer look at popular male fantasy romance characters and how they all have this irresistible character type. From Rhysand of ACOTAR to Casteel of From Blood And Ash, Garrett of The Witcher, and even K-Pop stars, we analyze what makes these characters so captivating and what impact they have on our understanding of romance. Join us as we uncove...
Is Post-Concert Depression Real?
May 03, 2023 03:40 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBIs post-concert/ post-vacation depression a real thing? Turns out, yes. And luckily there are a few ways to prevent it. With Coachella wrapping up, Agust D and Taylor Swift out touring, and, of course, the Stray Kids finishing their world tour, it could not be more timely. If you just returned from a concert or a trip and are feeling down, don't despair! You're not alone, it's totally common, and I've got some hot tips to help.
Masks And Our Many Parts: ACOTAR, Internal Family Systems, And K-Pop
April 18, 2023 18:13 - 29 minutes - 44.9 MBAll of us behave a little bit differently at times. Are we performing, or are we made up of many different parts that we reveal when it makes the most sense socially? Join us to discuss masks, our many selves, Internal Family Systems, ACOTAR, and K-pop. Like most YGBG episodes, it’s part mental health and wellness, part trending pop culture, and part storytime.
How To Build Resilience And Grit: Throne of Glass Series By SJM
April 08, 2023 03:27 - 38 minutes - 57.9 MBA healthy dose of resilience and grit can help folks overcome impossible struggles and work tirelessly toward their dreams. Luckily, we aren't born with a finite amount of either and can increase it throughout our lifetime if we know how to cultivate it. In this episode, we chat about Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas and how despite suffering unspeakable traumas, each character is able to dust off their fighting leathers and charge toward victory.
Found Families And ACOTAR: How Finding Our People Helps Us Heal
March 07, 2023 18:18 - 33 minutes - 25.2 MBOne of the most relatable things about ACOTAR is the way the characters find their own people and create their own loving and supportive families. If you've ever moved to another state or lived abroad, or if you grew up feeling misunderstood by your own family (even if you love them), then you can probably relate. Feeling "alone" in the world is terrible and we all have a very real need for connection, support, and love. So what do we do? We cobble together a new fam.
How To Save Yourself: Lessons From the ACOTAR Series By SJM
February 16, 2023 23:42 - 28 minutes - 21.1 MBIt's been said that traumatized people often look for someone to save them. The beauty of the ACOTAR series is that it shows us how to save ourselves. Being your own godsdamn savior is the new fantasy.
ACOTAR and Toxic Relationships
January 31, 2023 03:33 - 37 minutes - 60.4 MBToxic relationships! We've all had the misfortune of being in at least one at some point in our lives. And, lucky for us, common harmful behaviors and cycles also show up in the fictional stories we love so much (probably because we can relate or at least learn a thing or two about what to avoid from them). The ACOTAR series is no exception. In this episode, I chat with Chyna Johnston and Alex Davis about the all-too-familiar toxic (and healthy) dynamics in the ACOTAR series.
Building Community With the ACOTAR Series by Sarah J Maas
January 25, 2023 17:55 - 33 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this episode, host M. Elizabeth Evans chats with standup comedian, Alex Davis, and writer Cynthia Loveland about how reading the ACOTAR series (or any series) can strengthen friendships, forge new ones, and can be a meaningful way to bond through difficult times.
Coping With Coronavirus: Part 2–Sustaining Recovery And Relapse Prevention with Matt Wright
April 23, 2020 21:25 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIn part two of this episode, Matt Wright, LCSW, shares his advice on how to support friends or family members who are struggling with addiction or sustaining recovery. Learn how to show up and check-in, create boundaries with love when necessary, battle "the monster" together, have the difficult conversations, and get your loved one the help and support they need.
Coping With Coronavirus: Part 1–Sustaining Recovery And Relapse Prevention with Matt Wright
April 23, 2020 21:23 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBIn part one of this episode, Matt Wright shares his personal experience with addiction, how to get help if you need it, and how to sustain your recovery during social distancing. Learn how to stay connected, find online meetings, and find the community you need right now to make it through this, happy, healthy, and sober.
Coping With Coronavirus: Your Relationship In Quarantine With Kellie Clement
April 08, 2020 18:33 - 18 minutes - 26 MBIt's not easy to cohabitate under "normal" circumstances but it's sure as hell a lot harder during a global pandemic. Are we going to see the divorce rate skyrocket? Did our partner always chew this loud? In this episode of You're Gonna Be Great! Gottman trained therapist, Kellie Clement, LCSW, explains how we can get through quarantine with our sanity and relationships intact (and maybe even improve a little along the way).
Coping With Coronavirus: Talking With Your Kids About Anxiety And Isolation With Maggie Sandack
April 06, 2020 15:05 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBAs COVID-19 continues to spread and you're forced to isolate or shelter-in-place with your families, you might be wondering how in the hell you're supposed to entertain, educate, and calm your kids. It's a lot. Many of us are stressed to the max right now and that includes our little ones. But how do we identify anxiety, depression or stress that our kids might be experiencing when our little ones don't have the words to tell us how they feel and our older kids just don't want to?
Coping With Corona: Talking With Your Kids About Anxiety And Isolation With Maggie Sandack
April 06, 2020 15:05 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBAs COVID-19 continues to spread and you're forced to isolate or shelter-in-place with your families, you might be wondering how in the hell you're supposed to entertain, educate, and calm your kids. It's a lot. Many of us are stressed to the max right now and that includes our little ones. But how do we identify anxiety, depression or stress that our kids might be experiencing when our little ones don't have the words to tell us how they feel and our older kids just don't want to?
Coping With Coronavirus: 5 Things You Can Do Right Now With Katie Lieberman
April 02, 2020 19:11 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBThe Coronavirus has turned our world upside down. Luckily, there are things we can do to stay sane and cope. Also: social distancing might give us a unique opportunity to reconnect. And: how to be there for each other despite the distance.