A Life in Chapters
A Life in Chapters is a quiet, reflective podcast for book lovers, journal keepers, and creative souls who want to live - and work - with more meaning.
Hosted by Alison, a lifelong reader and digital creator, each episode is a gentle voice note exploring books, journaling, and the behind-the-scenes reality of building a small, intentional business.
This isn’t about hustle or perfection. It’s about slowing down, tuning in, and creating a life that feels like your own.
No fancy production. No pressure. Just honest conversations, weekly journal prompts, and encouragement for the season you’re in.
New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Disclaimer: A Life in Chapters is a personal podcast that explores books, journaling, and creative living. Any journaling prompts or reflections shared are for inspiration only and are not intended as therapy or professional mental health advice. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional.
Episodes
25 episodes
Journaling Prompts for October
October is a month of transition — shorter days, cooler air, and the quiet pull inward before the busy season ahead. In this episode, I’m sharing a set of journaling prompts designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what matters mos...
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Episode 24
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12:15
A Creative Life That Pays for Itself
In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I share why I believe so strongly in creative businesses — and why I think of them as a life that pays for itself.I talk about my own journey with blogging since 2009, how that nat...
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Episode 23
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9:03
9 Authors I Always Read – No Matter What They Publish
Some authors become instant favourites. You see their name on a cover and you don’t even need to read the blurb — you just know you’ll pick it up.In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I’m sharing nine authors I always read, no ...
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Episode 22
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9:57
Why You’re More Creative Than You Think
So many people say, “I’m not creative.” Maybe you’ve said it yourself. But here’s the truth — you’re probably far more creative than you give yourself credit for.In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I share why creativity isn’...
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Episode 21
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12:10
The Joy of Book Clubs: Why Reading Together Matters
Reading is often thought of as a solitary act — but something magical happens when we share stories with others. In this episode, I’m reflecting on the joy of book clubs, from my early days of studying English Literature at school and college, ...
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Episode 20
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8:39
Journaling Prompts for September, A Fresh Start for the Season Ahead
September always feels like a fresh start — the air shifts, routines reset, and autumn begins to whisper at the edges of our days. In this episode, I’m sharing gentle journaling prompts to help you pause, reflect, and step into the season with ...
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Episode 19
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7:31
Journaling for Clarity in Decision-Making
We all face decisions — some small, some life-changing. And often the hardest part isn’t living with the choice, it’s making it in the first place.In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I explore how journaling can help us find ...
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Episode 18
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13:51
Inspiration from a Rabbit Who Left His Mark on the World
What kind of legacy do we really leave behind?In this episode, I share the story of my rabbit Bertie — a mischievous, loveable companion who left his mark on my world in the most unexpected way. His tiny teeth marks on a bookshelf became...
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Episode 17
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14:20
How to Build a Reading Routine You’ll Actually Love
Reading doesn’t have to be about numbers, challenges, or keeping up with everyone else. It can be about rhythm, ritual, and the way books help us mark time.In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I share my own reading routines —...
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Episode 16
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14:31
Intentional Living: Build a Business That Truly Fits Your Life
So often, we focus on building a business that works — but forget to ask whether it truly fits the life we want.In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I share the personal turning point that made me step away from the corporate ...
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Episode 15
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16:52
Romanticising Your Life in Summer
Romanticising your life is about noticing and savouring the little moments — making everyday experiences feel special, just for you. In this episode, I talk about how I first came across the idea (thanks to much younger YouTubers), ...
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Episode 14
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14:17
Stepping Into Jane Austen’s World
There’s something magical about visiting the places where our favourite authors once lived and wrote. In this episode, I take you with me to Jane Austen’s House in Chawton — a modest Hampshire cottage where some of the most loved novels in Engl...
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Episode 13
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10:41
Chapter Twelve: Start From Where You Are
Sometimes it feels like everyone else is further ahead — more clients, more readers, more confidence. That used to convince me I was already too far behind to catch up. But I’ve learned that there’s real power in starting from exactly where you...
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Episode 12
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16:50
Chapter Eleven: Why Cosy British Mysteries Feel So Comforting — Even When They’re About Murder
In this episode, I’m sharing five detective series I’ve loved recently and reflecting on what draws us back to this genre again and again. From the quiet tension of village secrets to the slow unfurling of a case, these books offer more than cl...
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Episode 11
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16:05
Chapter Ten: Why Your Blog Is More Valuable Than You Think
Think blogging is old news? Think again.In this episode, I’m sharing why your blog still matters — maybe more than ever. We’ll talk about the quiet power of blogging, how your words can keep working for you long after you hit publish, an...
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Episode 10
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16:18
Chapter Nine: Let’s Journal Together - Gentle Prompts for August
It’s the first of the month — a quiet threshold and a chance to begin again.In this episode, I’m sharing four gentle journaling prompts to help you reflect, reset, and move into August with more clarity and calm. Whether you’re writing a...
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Episode 9
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10:31
Chapter Eight: How I Finally Made Peace With My TBR Pile
If your TBR pile feels more like a guilt trip than a joy list — you’re not alone.In this episode, I’m sharing how I let go of the pressure to read “important” books, stopped comparing myself to BookTok and Instagram readers, and slowly f...
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Episode 8
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13:50
Chapter Seven: The Magic of Tiny Wins
What if one listen, one sale, or one blog post really was enough?In this episode, I’m sharing how it feels to keep creating when growth is slow, numbers are low, and progress is quiet. We’ll talk about celebrating small wins, tr...
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Episode 7
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9:45
Chapter Six: Journaling to Reconnect With What Lights You Up
Feeling a little disconnected from yourself lately? Like something you used to love has quietly slipped away?In this episode, we slow down for a gentle journaling session designed to help you remember what used to light you up — and expl...
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Episode 6
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14:14
Chapter Five: Walking in Agatha Christie's Footsteps – Visiting Greenway in Devon
What happens when a long-held dream finally comes true?In this episode, I take you with me to Greenway — Agatha Christie's beloved holiday home in Devon — and share what it meant to walk through her rooms after years of imagining them. I...
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Episode 5
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10:50
Chapter Four: Books Can Be a Time Machine
Sometimes, books do more than tell a story — they bring us back to someone we’ve lost.In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I’m reflecting on how reading detective fiction connects me to my mum, who passed away several years ag...
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Episode 4
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10:41
Chapter Three: Why I Journal (Even When Life Feels OK)
In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I’m talking about journaling — not the aesthetic kind or the hyper-productive kind, but the kind that creates space. Space to think, to feel, and to figure things out without pressure.I sha...
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Episode 3
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12:20
Chapter Two: Why Books Still Matter
In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I’m talking about books — not in a critical or academic way, but in a deeply personal one.I share how reading shaped me as a child, from fairy tale marathons to daily story sessions in my p...
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Episode 2
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10:24