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.
A Life in Chapters
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 found my way back to reading for joy. We’ll explore what it means to read in seasons, how journaling helped me reframe the guilt, and why unread books aren’t failures — they’re invitations.
You’ll also hear about some of the books that helped me fall back in love with reading again — from cosy mysteries to thoughtful literary fiction.
✨ And if you’re looking to reconnect with reading in a softer way, we’re reading Enchantment by Katherine May this month in the A Life in Chapters book club on Patreon. Come join us here:
alifeinchapters.com/patreon
Full show notes and transcript:
📚 alifeinchapters.com/podcast