44: From Beginner to Author: One Writer's Story with Alicia Larsson

44: From Beginner to Author: One Writer's Story with Alicia Larsson

Betsy is joined by mindfulness colleague and author, Alicia Larsson, to discuss her recent e-book publication of Let That Sh*t Go. Alicia is a college professor and new to writing, in fact, it was By Firelight that inspired her to begin her journey in writing and publishing. Betsy and Alicia explore all things mindfulness, beginning writing as a practice, and self-publishing on Amazon. Alicia has endured many life challenges and decided to pen this book with the Buddhist-inspired principles that pulled her through the thick of it. Host: Betsy Delzer Producers: Jamie Gale and Betsy Delzer Music: LagitoMusic and Pond5 Contact Betsy Delzer: Instagram @byfirelight [http://www.instagram.com/byfirelight] Alicia Larson’s Book LINK [https://www.amazon.com/Let-That-Sh-Buddhist-Inspired-Practices-ebook/dp/B0GWS2T76M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RMOELFVTNPWS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OCWtCKo0Uiocj6MLGebGqRSRSysklwFW-y6rP64KcIQdazTyFnfzbLIDIkrdMSiXf0uB2oac8NwaMmIUUk-rx05i5MdpR6SUYHCa4GTkNm8.V7enxRHEAMqTCqHz29I50p_aL0p3zBFQrFOyiW-z-Wk&dib_tag=se&keywords=let+that+shit+go+alicia+larsson&qid=1778534592&sprefix=let+that+shit+go+alicia+larsson%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1] By Firelight is a Lit Path Studios Production. ⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.litpathstudios.com] | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.instagram.com/litpathstudios]

43: Digital Distraction to Creative Clarity with Shannon Algeo

Betsy is joined by Shannon Algeo to discuss his new book, The Power in Your Hands, which explores how our growing attachment to smartphones is reshaping attention, relationships, and even brain function. Drawing on his graduate research, he explains how technology can dysregulate the nervous system, reduce empathy, and fragment focus, contributing to a more compulsive relationship with devices. He also reflects on how his writing process and yoga practice support a more intentional, embodied way of living in contrast to digital overload. Throughout the interview, Shannon emphasizes that reclaiming creativity, presence, and human connection requires both personal awareness and deliberate changes in how we engage with technology. Host: Betsy Delzer Producers: Jamie Gale and Betsy Delzer Music: LagitoMusic and Pond5 Contact Betsy Delzer: Instagram @byfirelight [http://www.instagram.com/byfirelight] Contact Shannon Algeo: Website: www.shannonalgeo.com [http://www.shannonalgeo.com/] By Firelight is a Lit Path Studios Production. ⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.litpathstudios.com] | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.instagram.com/litpathstudios]

42: The Heart is the Compass with Victoria Andrews

Victoria Andrews is the author of a vegan cookbook, The Ayurvegan Chefbook, and yoga teacher/trainer. Steeped in wisdom from Eastern and Western traditions, Victoria engages her audience with curiosity, compassion, and intention. Betsy and Victoria discuss her unique take on meridians and alignment in yoga as well as her conviction to live a vegan lifestyle. Host: Betsy Delzer Producers: Jamie Gale and Betsy Delzer Music: LagitoMusic and Pond5 Contact Betsy Delzer: Instagram @byfirelight [http://www.instagram.com/byfirelight] Contact Victoria Andrews: Instagram: @v.andrews_alignyoga [http://www.instagram.com/v.andrews_alignyoga] Website: alignyoga.org [http://alignyoga.org/] By Firelight is a Lit Path Studios Production. ⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.litpathstudios.com] | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.instagram.com/litpathstudios]

41: A Gift in Real, Mirrored, Beautiful Time with Typewriter Poet LAMARKS

Lisa Ann Markuson, known as LAMARKS, joins Betsy for this poetic coversation. Lisa Ann Markuson is a poet and co-creator. A leader in the performance art of typewriter poetry, she has made her mark as a business owner, coaching and training creatives in the art form and coordinating meaningful experiences of live-time poetry writing at events for clients across the globe. With a newly published book and social media presence, she inspires us all to find the writer within. Host: Betsy Delzer Producers: Jamie Gale and Betsy Delzer Music: LagitoMusic and Pond5 Contact Betsy Delzer: Instagram @byfirelight [http://www.instagram.com/byfirelight] Contact Lisa Ann Markuson: https://www.arspoetica.us [https://www.arspoetica.us] Instagram: @arspoetica.us [http://www.instagram.com/arspoetica.us] By Firelight is a Lit Path Studios Production. ⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.litpathstudios.com] | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.instagram.com/litpathstudios]

40: Unzipping the Heart: Lodro Rinzler Returns

Lodro Rinzler is back as a guest on By Firelight with the publication of his eighth and newest book ‘You Are Good, You Are Enough.’ In this episode Lodro and Betsy explore the concept of innate 'basic goodness' in ourselves, those around us, and society at large. Steeped in meditation practices and grounding advice, Rinzler shares wisdom from his years as a meditator and teacher in the unveiling of this new written work. Host: Betsy Delzer Producers: Jamie Gale and Betsy Delzer Music: LagitoMusic and Pond5 Contact Betsy Delzer: Instagram @byfirelight [http://www.instagram.com/byfirelight] Contact Lodro Rinzler: https://www.lodrorinzler.com [https://www.lodrorinzler.com] https://thelaundry.substack.com [https://thelaundry.substack.com] Instagram: @lodrorinzler [http://www.instagram.com/lodrorinzler] By Firelight is a Lit Path Studios Production. ⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.litpathstudios.com] | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.instagram.com/litpathstudios]