My Simplified Life
Truth-telling conversations at the intersection of books, politics, and personal power. Host Michelle Glogovac — podcast publicist, author, and creator of the Podcast Book Tour™ — brings you unfiltered interviews with authors, advocates, and changemakers who are reshaping the world through story, action, and truth. From bestselling books to breaking political moments, each episode explores the real behind the polished — no fluff, no fake questions, no skipping the hard parts. Michelle reads every book, does the homework, and goes deep, whether she’s interviewing a debut novelist, a U.S. Senator, or a fellow mom fighting for change. Wednesdays feature Booked & Unfiltered, a series where Michelle and co-host Stephanie Hockersmith (aka Pie Lady Books) pull back the curtain on the publishing world, influencer culture, and what it really means to read the damn book. If you’re here for depth, integrity, and a host who asks what everyone else avoids? You’re in the right place. New episodes drop weekly. Welcome to My Simplified Life — where nothing is off the record. Learn more about Michelle at https://michelleglogovac.com or explore The MLG Collective® at https://themlgcollective.com.
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In this episode, Michelle Glogovac sits down with author Charlotte Otter to explore the urgent call for a new kind of leadership—one rooted in authenticity, diversity, and human connection. Drawing from her book We Need New Leaders, Charlotte breaks down the essential skills modern leaders must embrace, including reput
In this episode of Booked & Unfiltered, Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Hockersmith tackle a hot-button topic in the literary world: Are audiobooks real reading? (Spoiler alert: Yes, they are.) They break down the outdated stigma around audiobooks and make the case for why listening counts—especially in a fast-paced wo
In this sharp and thought-provoking conversation, Jo Piazza dives into her new novel, Everyone Is Lying To You, a bold takedown of the tradwife trend and toxic influencer culture. She unpacks the power of storytelling as a tool for cultural critique, challenging the curated, unrealistic portrayals of women’s lives onli
In this heartfelt episode of My Simplified Life, hosts Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Hockersmith explore how books shape our dreams, healing, and personal growth. From their fantasy of summering in beautiful places to their deep love for fiction and memoirs, Michelle and Steph dive into how literature provides both e
In this gripping episode, Michelle Glogovac sits down with acclaimed author Clémence Michallon to discuss her new psychological thriller, Our Last Resort. They dive into the art of writing crime fiction, how Clémence’s journalism background shapes her storytelling, and the chilling appeal of cults, suspense, and isolat
In this urgent conversation, Congressman Eric Swalwell breaks down what’s at stake with the so-called “Big Fugly Bill” currently making its way through Congress. He exposes the real consequences—skyrocketing healthcare and energy costs, corporate giveaways, and devastating impacts on everyday Americans. Swalwell makes
