Gimme 5 Book Review Podcast | Author Interviews, Book Recommendations & Writing Inspiration

Gimme 5 Book Review Podcast | Author Interviews, Book Recommendations & Writing Inspiration Welcome to the "Gimme 5 – Book Review & Author Interview Podcast," your go-to destination for discovering new books, meeting inspiring authors, and exploring the stories behind the stories. Hosted by Elizabeth O’Carroll—world traveler, retired rehabilitation counselor, author, and educator—this podcast highlights meaningful conversations with writers from around the world. Each episode features engaging book reviews and authentic author interviews, including curated content from Elizabeth’s YouTube channel, designed to give authors greater visibility and connection with readers. This podcast is built on a simple mission: pay it forward. There are no fees, no sponsorships, and no affiliate promotions—just genuine support for authors and their work. All featured authors have granted permission for their content, images, and illustrations to be shared. Whether you're a reader searching for your next great book, a writer looking for inspiration, or someone who loves storytelling, this podcast brings you closer to the creative minds shaping today’s literary world. 📚 New episodes feature: * Book reviews across genres * Author interviews and personal journeys * Writing insights and creative inspiration * Curated highlights from YouTube interviews If you believe in supporting authors, sharing stories, and discovering meaningful books—this podcast is for you. This podcast is created to support and promote authors. All interviews and materials are shared with permission. No paid promotions, sponsorships, or affiliate partnerships are involved.

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  Episode #29

  Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business! The CEO Shift—Jay Adewole #businessgrowth

  Oct 1, 20261h 5m

  How to Build a Company That Scales WITHOUT You! (Clarity, Systems & Scale) FREE GIFT-RESOURCES FROM JAY-- (Free Gifts for Your Audience—thank you for listening!) https://winnerscirclewithjay.com/free-gifts Are you an entrepreneur whose business has grown, but your personal freedom and time haven't grown with it? In this episode of *Gimme 5 Book Reviews & Author Interviews*, host Elli O'Carroll sits down with two-time award-winning business coach, Harvard alumnus, Managing Partner at Point of View Consulting, and host of The Winners Circle Podcast, Olanrewaju "Jay" Adewole. Jay is the author of The CEO Shift: How Leaders Move Beyond Hustle and Build Companies That Grow Without Depending on Them and Purpose-Driven Disruption: How Purpose, Identity & Alignment Transform Your Leadership and Life. We dive deep into his signature C.S.S. Framework—Clarity, Systems, and Scale—to explore how founders can move from an "Operator" doing all the work to an "Architect" building a business designed to thrive on its own. ✨ In this interview, we cover: ✅ The "Hustle Ceiling" and why founder-dependence halts long-term business growth ✅ Transitioning your identity from Operator to Architect ✅ How *Purpose-Driven Disruption* aligns identity, systems, and strategy from the inside out ✅ Delegating real authority without sacrificing your core standards ✅ Using AI to boost productivity without losing strategic control ✅ Actionable steps to extract institutional knowledge and set up 90-day operating rhythms ⚡ The Gimme 5 Rapid-Fire Round! If you are ready to stop being the bottleneck in your business and scale with clarity and structure, hit that SUBSCRIBE button and join the conversation! OFFICIAL LINKS & RESOURCES Visit Jay's Official Website: https://www.winnerscirclewithjay.com Learn more about Point of View Consulting: https://www.winnerscirclewithjay.com/media Listen to *The Winners Circle Podcast*: https://open.spotify.com/show/1M6leDxirpQnUDD3XU9ORS ▶️ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@winnerscirclewithjay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elladewole --- #JayAdewole, #TheCEOShift, #PurposeDrivenDisruption, #Gimme5BookReviews, #ElliOCarroll, #AuthorInterview, #businessgrowth , #ClaritySystemsScale, #TheWinnersCircle, #PointOfViewConsulting, #BusinessSystems, #FounderDependence, #LeadershipTransformation, #ScalingABusiness, #Entrepreneurship, #ExecutiveCoaching, #booktube , #booktok , #BusinessStrategy, #OperationalExcellence

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  Episode #28

  5 "Incurable" Diagnoses to 15 Years Well: Why Healing Isn't Your Job with Baba Sam #healingjourney

  Sep 23, 202652 min

  What if your exhaustion isn't a sign that you're failing, but the natural result of fighting a war that can't be won with sheer force? In this deeply transformative episode of Gimme 5 Book Reviews & Author Interviews, host Elli O'Carroll sits down with author, spiritual teacher, and founder of the Inner Healer School, Baba Sam (Sam J. Shelley). For 38 years, Sam was locked in severe illness—carrying five "permanent" diagnoses (bipolar disorder, chronic migraines, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and multiple sclerosis) while relying on a cane, a walker, and 13 daily medications. ⚕ Then, he made a radical shift: he stopped taking his panicked mind as a source of truth. Fourteen months later, the diagnoses were gone, and he has lived completely free of daily medications for over 15 years. ‍⚕️ We dive into his new book, "Healing Isn't Your Job: How to Put Down the Fight, Quiet the Mind, and Let the Healer Within Lead." ✨ In this interview, we explore: ✔Why "trying harder" and hyper-managing your symptoms keeps your body in fight-or-flight ✔The difference between true surrender and "giving up" ✔Dr. Gabor Maté’s 10-word summary of Baba Sam’s transformation ✔The 5 Depths of Head Trash (and why surface-level "positive thinking" fails) ✔Real Healing vs. "Performance Healing" ✔The Seven Minutes to Heal daily non-doing practice and The Mental Shower ritual ⚡ The Gimme 5 Rapid-Fire Round! If you are living with chronic illness, burnout, or health anxiety, this conversation is a gentle permission slip to set the heavy armor down. Hit SUBSCRIBE and share your biggest takeaway in the comments! OFFICIAL LINKS & RESOURCES Get Healing Isn't Your Job on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/9798192398616 Visit Baba Sam’s Official Website: https://beyondheadtrash.com Join for FREE! Inner Healer School Community: https://www.skool.com/inner-healer-school/about?ref=e74a232a95d14426b017c8762cb8b33a Inner Healer School on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BabaSamShelley ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` #HealingIsntYourJob, #BabaSam, #Gimme5BookReviews, #ElliOCarroll, #authorinterview, #ChronicIllnessRecovery, #MultipleSclerosis, #NervousSystemRegulation, #GaborMate, #InnerHealerSchool, #HeadTrash, #MindBodyHealing, #HolisticHealth, #OvercomingAnxiety, #SomaticHealing, #BookTube, #BookTok, #SpiritualAwakening, #NervousSystemReset, #healingjourney

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  Episode #27

  Stop Fitting In! How to Embrace Your "Inner Weirdo" & Live Free with Rasheed Hooda #personalgrowth

  Sep 16, 20261h 2m

  Life: It's a Trip | Author Rasheed Hooda on Entrepreneurship, Happiness & Route 66 What happens when you stop trying to fit into everyone else's box and step out onto your own path? In this episode of "Gimme 5 Book Reviews & Author Interviews," host Elli O'Carroll sits down with author, photographer, speaker, and storyteller Rasheed Hooda. Rasheed is a self-proclaimed "weirdo," a jack of many trades, and a man who literally walked 2,000+ miles across America from Chicago to L.A. along Route 66! ‍♂️‍♂️‍♂️‍♂️ We dive into his book, "Life: It's a Trip: A Brief Manual on Happiness, Success and Entrepreneurship," exploring six decades of heartwarming storytelling, humor, and practical wisdom on how to build a true "Freedom Lifestyle." ✨ In this episode, we cover: * Why being called a "weirdo" is actually the ultimate compliment * What walking Route 66 on foot teaches you about human connection & solitude * How to break free from traditional corporate traps and build an authentic life * Behind the heartwarming stories in *Life: It's a Trip* * How to turn "impossible" into "I'm possible" * ⚡ *The Gimme 5 Rapid-Fire Round!* If you need a permission slip to embrace your true self, hit that SUBSCRIBE button and leave a comment below! CONNECT WITH RASHEED HOODA Get *Life: It's a Trip* on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Manual-Happiness-Success-Entrepreneurship/dp/179537909X Official Website: https://www.rasheedhooda.com ▶️ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@rasheeduncl Join Rasheed's Skool Community: "I help you transform your life so you can live on your own terms. How? One conversation at a time." "Embrace Your Inner Weirdo" https://www.skool.com/yes-you-can-4362/about?ref=e74a232a95d14426b017c8762cb8b33a Check out past episodes of the *Embrace Your Inner Weirdo* Podcast on Amazon/Spotify! --- #RasheedHooda, #LifeItsATrip, #Gimme5BookReviews, #ElliOCarroll, #EmbraceYourInnerWeirdo, #authorinterview, #Route66Walk, #entrepreneurshipmindset, #happinessandsuccess, #FreedomLifestyle, #BookTube, #BookTok, #inspirationalbooks, #Storytelling, #personalgrowth, #selfdevelopment, #OvercomingFear, #LiveFully, #JackOfAllTrades, #BookReview

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  Episode #26

  Dr. Andres Digenio: The Science-Backed 24-Week Plan to Reclaim Your Health #type2diabetes

  Sep 9, 202652 min

  Why do quick-fix 30-day diets fail us every single time? How to Beat Ultra-Processed Foods & Reverse Chronic Illness What Dr. Andres Digenio Says to Do Instead~ In this episode of Gimme 5 Book Reviews & Author Interviews, host Elli O'Carroll sits down with physician-scientist, exercise physiologist, and nutritionist Dr. Andres Digenio, MD, PhD. With experience in cardiac rehab, Vanderbilt’s obesity clinic, and top biotech research, Dr. Digenio stepped away from corporate corridors to tackle the real culprit behind modern chronic disease: ultra-processed foods. We dive deep into his book, The Natural Diet: A Practical Guide to Losing Weight and Living Healthier, following the relatable 24-week journey of Brenda—a busy mom and professional balancing a new diabetes diagnosis with real life. ✨ In this episode, we cover: Why restrictive diets, calorie counting, and willpower eventually crash The truth about ultra-processed foods and how they hijack brain fullness signals Why weight loss medications (GLP-1s, Metformin) must be paired with behavioral change The 3 Pillars: Real Foods, Daily Movement, and Habit Building How to shop smart, avoid "fake" health foods, and eat healthy while traveling or dining out ⚡ The Gimme 5 Rapid-Fire Round! If you're ready to stop counting calories and build a sustainable lifestyle that lasts, hit that SUBSCRIBE button and join the conversation! OFFICIAL LINKS & RESOURCES Get The Natural Diet on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1592116663 Visit Dr. Digenio’s Website: https://andresdigenio.com ✍️ Read on Medium: https://medium.com/@andres.digenio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndresDigenioMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andresdigeniomd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresdigeniomd X (Twitter): https://x.com/andres_digenio ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #TheNaturalDiet, #DrAndresDigenio, #Gimme5BookReviews, #ElliOCarroll, #authorinterview, #weightlosstips, #ultraprocessedfoods, #HealthyLiving, #type2diabetes, #PreventiveMedicine, #NutritionScience, #booktube , #BookTok, #HabitBuilding, #SustainableWeightLoss, #HealthyEatingHabits, #BeatWeightLossPlateaus, #ObesityManagement, #NoCalorieCounting, #HealthAndWellness

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  Episode #25

  The UN Leader History Forgot: Meeting the Real Man Behind the Podium with Sara Causey

  Sep 2, 20261h 2m

  What happens when history only remembers the office but forgets the man? In this episode of Gimme 5 Book Reviews & Author Interviews, we sit down with author, artist, and biographer Sara Causey to discuss her award-nominated book, Simply Dag: The Private Man in a Public—and Dangerous—Office. Awarded nominations by both The BookFest and Readers' Favorite, Simply Dag breaks the traditional, dry biography mold. Written in an intimate, first-person memoir style drawn directly from Dag Hammarskjöld’s private writings, letters, and reflections, Sara brings readers face-to-face with the human behind the iconic UN Secretary-General. In this interview, we cover: Who Dag Hammarskjöld was and why his global impact in the 1950s still matters today The inspiration behind writing two dedicated books on Hammarskjöld's life and legacy His private world as a mountain climber, nature lover, and writer How his wisdom applies to leadership, spirituality, and our modern world Sara's journey from Fortune 100 recruitment to a life devoted to art and "eccentricity with purpose" If you love history, deeply researched biographies, author interviews, and stories of human resilience under extraordinary pressure, hit that SUBSCRIBE button and join the conversation! OFFICIAL LINKS & RESOURCES ✨ Learn more about the book: https://simplydag.com/ Visit Sara Causey’s Official Website: https://saracausey.com/ Follow Sara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saracauseyauthor Follow Sara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saracauseyauthor/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #DagHammarskjöld, #SimplyDag, #SaraCausey, #Gimme5BookReviews, #authorinterview, #UNSecretaryGeneral, #UnitedNationsHistory, #BiographiesToRead, #AwardWinningBooks, #BookFestNominee, #ReadersFavoriteNominee, #ColdWarHistory, #HistoricalNonfiction, #BookTok, #booktube, #DecodingTheUnicorn, #PoliticalBiographies, #UNHistory, #BookReview, #GreatLeadersInHistory,

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