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.
Show episodes
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
Booked & Untfiltered: Read The Damn Book - Read What You Want, Review What You Mean
In this episode of Booked & Unfiltered, Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Hockersmith dive into the unspoken pressure readers face in a world obsessed with speed and quantity. From the guilt of not finishing a book (DNF) to the blurred lines between genuine reviews and influencer content, they unpack how hustle culture i
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with bestselling author Brooke Lea Foster to discuss her latest novel, Our Last Vineyard Summer. Brooke dives into the world of historical beach fiction, sharing how real-life inspirations, women's experiences, and personal growth shape her storyte
Senator Cory Booker joins the show to break down the real-world consequences of a controversial bill making its way through Congress. He calls out the massive wealth transfer from working-class Americans to the ultra-wealthy, the looming threat of widespread job losses, and the deep moral failures embedded in the legis
PERSIST. Voices - Empathy, Activism and the Power of the Multi-Hyphenate Life with Malynda Hale
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Malynda Hale — singer, songwriter, podcast host, activist, and advocate — for a powerful conversation on using your voice to create meaningful change. Malynda opens up about the importance of speaking out on social justice issues, how collecti
Booked & Unfiltered: Read The Damn Book - Books, Backlash & the Bullying of Ali Hazelwood
In this episode of Booked & Unfiltered, Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Hockersmith unpack the latest controversy surrounding bestselling author Ali Hazelwood and the harsh realities of online book discourse. They dive into the complexities of fandom culture, the rise of performative outrage, and how bullying masked as
