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Kris and Mads

Podcast Kris and Mads
Kristen and Maddie
This is a show about stories for storytellers and story lovers, hosted by sisters Kristen and Maddie, lifelong readers and recent booktokers with a 100k+ follow...

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  • The Self-Help Books That Transformed Our Money, Manifesting, Mental Health & More
    In this episode, we get raw and honest, sharing our biggest mistakes and breakthroughs in each of these areas: finances, authenticity, manifesting, simplifying, parenting, physical health, mental health, and career. From hard lessons learned to the transformative books that reshaped our mindsets, we’re pulling back the curtain on the real, messy, and often unpopular truths behind our self-improvement. If you’ve ever wondered what non-fiction books changed how we think, tune in!Books Mentioned: Secrets of Six-Figure Women by Barbara Stanny Broken Open by Elizabeth Lesser Ask and It Is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks Simple Matters by Erin Boyle Heart Thoughts by Louise L. Hay Bringing Up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman Moon Time by Lucy H. Pearce Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols 10% Happier by Dan Harris Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:48 Finances06:42 Authenticity 10:13 Manifesting13:58 Simplifying21:34 Parenting29:41 Physical Health33:36 Mental Health36:56 Entrepreneurship Let’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email us: [email protected] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kris.and.madsInstagam: https://www.instagram.com/krisandmadsAll our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.madsTo check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here:https://www.youtube.com/@SeeRayHardly#BookTube #selfhelpbooks #selfdiscovery #selfimprovement #selfgrowth #BookClub #Reading #Books #manifesting #meditation #mimimalism #money #parentingbooks #careerbooks #health #wellness #wellnessbooks
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  • Books We BOTH Rated 5 Stars 📚 Our Top Book Recommendations Across 8 Genres!
    In this episode, we’re recommending 16 incredible books that we both rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ across 8 genres—even though we don’t always agree! Whether you love sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, magical realism, romantasy, contemporary romance, literary fiction, or YA fantasy books, you'll find a recommendation on this list. If you enjoy deep themes, analyzing entertainment, discussing popular media, and being part of a book club-style conversation, join us for this episode! Subscribe for more book recommendations, in-depth discussions, and literary deep dives! 📚✨Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:02 Two sci-fi books that we both rated 5 stars11:31 Two high fantasy books that we both rated 5 stars22:03 Two poetic books with flowery prose that we both rated 5 stars27:08 Two romantasy romance books that we both rated 5 stars33:46 Two contemporary books that we both rated 5 stars38:56 Two magical realism books that we both rated 5 stars46:50 Two literary fiction books that we both rated 5 stars54:10 Two young adult fantasy books that we both rated 5 stars59:42 Is there such a thing as a perfect book?Books Mentioned: Red Rising by Pierce Brown Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang The Will of the Many by James Islington If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio Masters of Death by Olivie Blake One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig Belladonna by Adalyn Grace Happy Place by Emily Henry The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Six of Crows by Leigh BardugoLet’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email us: [email protected] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kris.and.madsInstagam: https://www.instagram.com/krisandmadsAll our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.madsTo check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here:https://www.youtube.com/@SeeRayHardly#BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books #BookRecommendations #5StarBooks #ThrillerBooks #SciFiBooks #YAFantasy #Romantasy #LiteraryFiction #MagicalRealism #MustReadBooks #BookClubReads #PopularBooks #BooksWorthTheHype #DeepThemes #StoryAnalysis #BestBooks2025 #BookLovers #TBRList #ReadingRecommendations #FictionLovers
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  • Exposing Ourselves: Shadow Work with Existential Kink’s Carolyn Elliott
    Are you ready to break free from repeating patterns and uncover the hidden desires shaping your life? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Carolyn Elliott, author of Existential Kink, to explore the transformative practice of shadow work. If you're a reader who loves self-help books, personal development, and discovering new tools for growth, this interview is for you. Carolyn shares how embracing the unconscious parts of ourselves—yes, even the uncomfortable ones—can lead to profound breakthroughs in relationships, finances, and creativity. Whether you're stuck in a cycle you can't escape or just looking for your next must-read book, Existential Kink offers a fresh, fun, and empowering approach to leveling up your life. Tune in to hear how this book became essential in our journey and why it might just be the missing piece in yours! You can find out more about Carolyn's work and her book Existential Kink here: https://carolynlovewell.com/ Let’s connect! Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhood Have a business inquiry? Email us: [email protected] TikTok:   / kris.and.mads   Instagam:   / krisandmads   All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads To check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here:    / @seerayhardly   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:47 Two Truths and a Lie 04:42 What is Existential Kink? - Shadow Work and Radical Acceptance 11:36 Why Change if you already have everything you want? 14:44 Maddie’s kink 18:05 The knight and the lady - conscious and unconscious love story 21:42 Aligning the subconscious and conscious selves 23:58 What about collective kinks of society? Feeling like a victim. 26:27 Kristen’s kink - and what our favorite romance tropes teach us about our unconscious selves 30:18 What about global patterns of pain and violence? Can shadow work have an impact? 36:14 Maddie’s thoughts on impacting the collective experience 38:53 Is magic real? #ShadowWork #ExistentialKink #CarolynElliott #PersonalGrowth #SelfHelpBooks #BreakTheCycle #InnerWork #BookLovers #TBRList #MindsetShift #UnconsciousDesires #SpiritualAwakening #TransformYourLife #BookClubReads #EmpowermentJourney #SelfDiscovery #HealingJourney #GrowthMindset #NewBookRecommendations #OvercomingPatterns #BookClub #Reading #Books
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  • The Best & Worst Book Club Reads of 2024 | What We Loved, Hated, & Wish We Hadn’t Read
    ⁠Join our Patreon⁠ ⁠Find Our Other Links and Resources⁠ Email: [email protected] 📚 We read 12 books with our book club in 2024 – and let’s just say, some were incredible, some were just okay, and a few we seriously regretted! In this episode, we rank our book club picks, sharing which books sparked deep discussions (including our deep thoughts on death and life’s meaning) and which ones fell flat. If you're looking for the best books to read with your book club (or want to avoid the duds), this episode is for you!👀 Books we discuss: All About Love: New Visions by Bell Hooks Butcher and Blackbird by Brynn Weaver Powerless by Lauren Roberts Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings Normal People by Sally Rooney Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom Wool by Hugh Howey The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie The Book of Doors by Garreth Brown Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Listen to find out which ones were hits and misses! ✅ Perfect for: Finding must-read book club books Choosing books that spark discussion Avoiding book club books that don’t work Hearing honest book reviews from fellow readers ✨ What was YOUR favorite (or least favorite) book club read this year? Drop it in the comments! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:31 The members of our book club 05:47 All About Love: New Visions by Bell Hooks 09:33 Butcher and Blackbird by Brynn Weaver 12:42 Powerless by Lauren Roberts 16:05 Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings 20:27 Normal People by Sally Rooney 24:31 Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom 33:05 A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 37:19 Wool by Hugh Howey 40:52 The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne 47:20 And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 49:48 The Book of Doors by Garreth Brown 52:28 Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Other Books Mentioned: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Beautiful World Where Are You by Sally Rooney The Faithful and the Fallen Series by John Gwynne The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
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  • Romantasy Deep Dive From Tolkien & Austen to ACOTAR
    It’s Onyx Storm release day, and we’re diving into the world of romantasy! In this episode, we explore the irresistible magic of fantasy romance: why it resonates with millennials, how it blends Tolkien’s epic world-building with Austen’s swoon-worthy romance, and what makes the genre thrive (and sometimes fail). From closed-door YA to spicy, explicit favorites like Zodiac Academy, we share our top recommendations and air our biggest gripes about modern romantasy—like bloated page counts and rushed writing. Plus, we reflect on the genre’s fairytale origins, debate the perfect balance of spice and story, and talk about what makes a romantic fantasy truly unforgettable. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the genre, this episode has something for every romantasy reader. Business inquiries: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhood All our links: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast   / 41424.beauty   A Bio of Charles Perrault (author of Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles... Origins of Cinderella https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella Dragonriders of Pern series https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonr... Grace Draven (monster romantasy author) https://gracedraven.com/home Mercedes Lackey Bio and Heralds of Valdemar Series https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercede...  / valdemar-heralds-of-valdemar   The Mists of Avalon Series by Marion Zimmer Bradley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mis... FANTASY ROMANCE RECS Introductory Fantasy Romance: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (Beauty and the Beast retelling with a deadly trials component, less than three spice scenes) OR Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros (military school fantasy featuring spice and dragons) Favorite Long Romantasy Series: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (the first three books are young adult, and then the series becomes adult, no explicit spice) Gothic Romantic Fantasy: Belladonna Series by Adalyn Grace (no explicit spice) Spicy Fantasy Romance: The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent (vampire romance, includes a deadly trials plot, less than three spice scenes) Pining Romantic Fantasy: Letters of Enchantment duology by Rebecca Ross (World War 1 vibes, closed-door spice) Upper Young Adult Fantasy Romance: Folk of the Air Series by Holly Black (coming of age focus, with romantic subplot, enemies to lovers yearning, but not explicit spice) Upper Young Adult Romantasy: Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor (more a love story, no explicit spice) Spicy Romance: Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti Fantasy Romance About Adults That Feels REAL: A River Enchanted and A Fire Endless (Isles of Cadence Duology) By Rebecca Ross Dark Romantic Fantasy: Manacled by Senlinyu (Harry Potter fanfiction featuring Draco and Hermione with spice) Fantasy With Subplot Romance: The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang (no spice, check trigger warnings for this military fantasy) Masters of Death by Olivie Blake (Male/Male romance that ACHES) Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb (High fantasy with subplot character romances with VERY minor spice implied not explicit) SCI-FI STORIES WE LOVE • Red Rising by Pierce Brown • Silo by Hugh Howey (show on apple tv) • The 100 by Kass Morgan (show on Netflix) • The Expanse by James S. A. Corey (show on Amazon Prime)
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This is a show about stories for storytellers and story lovers, hosted by sisters Kristen and Maddie, lifelong readers and recent booktokers with a 100k+ following. We're here for unfiltered, unhinged conversations with fellow content creators and storytellers, and we will feature the occasional rant or rave about the stories that are ripping our hearts out and putting them back together again, or maybe making us pee our pants, so long as they are telling us the truth about what it is to be human. Welcome to the Sisterhood!
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