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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | March 24, 2025 · 5:00 am

The 21st Minute Virtual Book Tour

Self-Help

Date Published: November 20, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media

One in six American adults take psychiatric medication and yet, doctors are
only allotted twenty-minute appointments that are spaced out by months at a
time. This book starts at minute twenty-one and is filled with everything
you wish your doctor had time to explain about mental health. Nearly sixty
million American adults struggle with mental illness but half are not
receiving any treatment and only a quarter of them have access to
psychotherapy. With demand for treatment far outpacing supply, our current
mental health crisis requires a new approach that goes beyond the
limitations of the health care system.

Dr. Julia Krankl, a Harvard and UCLA-trained psychiatrist, trauma
resilience specialist and physician educator details her mental wellness
menu-fifteen practical ways to improve mental health that don’t involve
taking a pill or doing formal therapy. Readers of The 21st Minute will be
empowered to become the hero of their mental wellness journey using tools
that work. The 21st Minute bridges the gap between what doctors hurriedly
explain in twenty minutes and what we all need to thrive. For physicians and
therapists who practice holistic mental health care, The 21st Minute stands
as an evidence-based resource of alternatives and adjuncts to medication
management and psychotherapy.

The 21st Minute offers an accessible and transformative roadmap to optimal
mental wellness using modern medicine, evolutionary psychology and diverse
cultural perspectives. If you are ready for a new approach to achieve your
mental health goals on your terms-this is it.

EXCERPT

• recognize that mother nature knows best and optimize your health by staying in harmony with nature through lifestyle modification, quality sleep, and exercise (chapter 13);

About the Author

JULIA KRANKL, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, trauma resilience
specialist, physician educator, winemaker and recovering perfectionist. All
proceeds from The 21st Minute will be donated to mental health
nonprofits.

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I Beat the Odds Blitz

Self-Help

Date Published: February 13, 2025

Publisher: ‎MindStir Media

Living Longer, Happier, and In More Control of Your Circumstances

What does it take to achieve exceptional longevity—not just in years
but in happiness, fulfillment, and personal control over life’s
circumstances? At 85 years old, Deacon Ralph Torrelli has beaten the odds,
living a life filled with purpose, resilience, and wisdom. Now, he shares
the lessons and insights that have helped him—and can help
you—thrive in an ever-changing world.

Drawing from his experiences as a business owner, mentor, deacon, and
devoted family man, Torrelli provides a roadmap to a longer, more meaningful
life. Through real-life stories, practical advice, and deep reflections, he
explores:

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Acceptance & Emotion – Embracing feelings while maintaining
balance

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Action & Accountability – Turning intentions into tangible
results

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Adaptability – Thriving in times of uncertainty

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Courage & Perseverance – Facing life’s challenges with
bravery and grit

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Honor & Integrity – Living a life of authenticity and
respect

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PMA (Present Moment Awareness) – The power of embracing the now

From navigating relationships and overcoming fear to setting goals and
finding your true purpose, I Beat the Odds is a guide to living longer,
happier, and with a greater sense of control. If you’re ready to defy
expectations, take charge of your destiny, and discover the keys to a
fulfilling life, this book will show you the way.

It’s never too late—or too early—to start beating the
odds. Are you ready?

About the Author

Deacon Ralph Torrelli has 43 years of ministry experience. He is the author
of five books on spirituality and prayer published by Liguori Publications
and Word Among Us Press and has published articles in faith-based magazines.
From 2005 to the present; he authors the by-monthly Scripture commentary
column for the Gulf Pine Catholic, the newspaper of the Biloxi Diocese. He
has extensive experience in preaching and counseling in the normal course of
his ministry, including hosting a call-in radio ministry. He has led
pilgrimages to the Holy Land and Rome and conducted retreats and parish
missions.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | March 5, 2025 · 5:00 am

Spoons Blitz

Children’s, Self-Help, Grief, Loss, Illustrated

Spoons is a sweet story about enduring loss and finding hope. At some
point, every family will face the loss of a loved one, and the Spoon family
is no different. Children and adults can find comfort from the lessons in
this book and apply them to their own family stories.

About the Author

Throughout her life, J. Corn has dealt with grief: first losing her mom at
a young age, then her husband leaving her a single mother of two, and most
recently her father. The grieving process has taught her the importance of
talking about your loved one after they’re gone. No one should suffer alone
or in silence. Corn hopes that SPOONS will encourage families to share
stories about their loved ones, even when it’s dificult. She and her
children are active members of their community grief counseling center.
SPOONS is Corn’s debut book.

About the book Spoons is a sweet story about enduring loss and finding
hope. At some point, every family will face the loss of a loved one, and the
Spoon family is no different. Children and adults can find comfort from the
lessons in this book and apply them to their own family stories.

Contact Links

Website

Instagram and Threads: @jcorn.books

Youtube

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | February 8, 2025 · 5:00 am

The 21st Minute Blitz

Self-Help

Date Published: November 20, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media

About the Author

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | December 19, 2024 · 5:00 am

Why We Fall Virtual Book Tour

Why Pain and Suffering Are Our Greatest Teachers

Self-Help

Date Published: ‎August 26, 2024

Publisher: ‎
Mindstir Media

Have you ever questioned the importance behind the pain, suffering, and
desperation we feel in life? Often times, it’s easy for us to lose ourselves
in the moment and not see the big picture of things. Yes, pain is
uncomfortable, suffering is horrible, and desperation makes us feel like
we’re losing ourselves before we’ve had the opportunity to find ourselves.
Often times, these emotions have so much they can teach us, yet we avoid
them because we don’t want to experience any kind of suffering in our
lives.

In Why We Fall, I take you through a journey to uncover the truth behind
the importance of these emotions in our lives. I walk you through the
importance of learning to understand them and how to find the best way to
cope with them. It’s not an easy journey, but once you grasp the concepts
and ideas that we’ll discuss in the pages of this book, you’ll find that
living a fulfilling life and one that you feel satisfied with, has never
been easier.

EXCERPT

Being a warrior doesn’t mean that you never fall. It means that you’re courageous enough to recognize that you fell in the first place, that you’re courageous enough to accept it, and that you’re courageous enough to decide that you want to get back up again. That’s the true definition of becoming a warrior.

About the Author

It’s not easy. Before we move on, remember this. It’s like
going against your own nature. You’re programmed to behave in a
certain way. Your genetic code tells you that it’s ok to be the victim
and to believe that everything that happens to you happens because there is
a certain type of secret conspiracy working against you. We enjoy and crave
being the victim. It’s comfortable and we like it. Easy things are
what the mind naturally cherishes the most. Well, we’re going against
this. We’re going to challenge ourselves to stop feeling sorry for
ourselves and instead begin to think in a “problem-solving”
mentality.

A true warrior has their values so aligned with God that no matter what
happens they know that everything is happening according to God’s
plan. There’s no need to feel scared or uncertain because they know
that God is testing them and making sure that they’re following the
right path. A true warrior knows that they’re going to be tough times
and that they need to find ways to solve them because only then will they be
able to say that they got stronger. Only then can they actually find a sign
of improvement. Only then can they feel like they’re making progress
and moving on. Even when they fall, they fall forward. Falling back is not
an option for them, because they know that that’s letting the
victim’s mentality kick in, and they don’t do that
anymore.

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