You’re Gonna Be Great!
by M.E. Evans
In You’re Gonna Be Great! Host M.E. Evans and a rotating cast of guests serve recommendations and commentary about the latest buzzy shows, movies, music, and trending books. Each installment is forty-five minutes where opinions are shared upfront and broader cultural or mental health themes are unpacked for the second half, like using K-pop and popular booktok fantasy novels to figure out why we are so sexually attracted to duality and vampires, or how we can learn to be more gritty and resilient through the YA series Throne of Glass.
Episodes
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You're Gonna Be Great! | What Happens When the Life You Built No Longer Fits? | Chule Gobodo
We've all been in the in-between, and we'll all be there again. So what happens when you realize the life you've built is no longer the life you're meant to live? How do you navigate those changes? Will everything be okay, even when it feels like you're falling apart? In this episode of You're...
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The Bookish Spotlight: Bookstagrammer Sarah Lockwood Talks Planning Content, Going Viral, and Monetizing Booktok
Sarah Lockwood, aka, @SarahTheBookFairy has gained popularity on both Booktok and Bookstagram with her girls-girl, sleepover vibe content. She's a swiftie with a love of fantasy books and a knack for posting engaging videos that sometimes go incredibly viral. She's gone from 0 to tens of…
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Sarah J Maas Universe Theories & Predictions: The Origin of Amren, CC3 Mate Predictions, Hunt’s Fate, And More!
If you're a fan of the works of Sarah J. Maas, then you've probably seen the endless conspiracy theories and projections peppering Booktok and bookstagram. Who in the cauldron is Az's mate? What's going to happen to Hunt? What will happen in the next CC book with Bryce and the ACOTAR cast? Where...
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Wingspans: Sex, Relationships, & Shadow Kinks in The Maas Universe
Fans of Sarah J. Maas, this is the episode you've all been waiting for. It's all spice, all episode, as I chat with sisters Nicole and Jenny (or as y'all might know her on bookstagram, Aelin God Killer), about all things sex and relationships in the Maas universe. Wingspans. F*ck, Marry, Kill…
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Playing Tamlin: What It Was Like For Henry Kramer to Bring The ”PTSD Prince” To Life
Tamlin. Hero turned villain in the ACOTAR series. Meet the man who brought our least favorite character to life. You've probably heard his voice all over booktok and bookstagram. The low rumbling of the beloved prince turned epic douche. Henry Kramer plays the voice of Tamlin in the graphic audio...
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Books, Gowns, And Crowns: An Incredible Bookish Weekend Of Dreams & Debauchery
Join me and Chyna Johnston on a literary adventure! Chyna shares her ridiculously fun experience at the Tampa Florida Books, Gowns, And Crowns Ball. What is the BGAC Ball? Imagine a bookish Ball, hosted by your favorite authors and featuring a spectacular cosplay contest. As you enter the…
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What We Want In A Book Boyfriend: Exploring The World of Duality in Female Sexual Desire
In this episode, we delve into the mysterious world of female sexuality and explore why women are so attracted to male fantasy characters. We take a closer look at popular male fantasy romance characters and how they all have this irresistible character type. From Rhysand of ACOTAR to Casteel of...
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Is Post-Concert Depression Real?
Is post-concert/ post-vacation depression a real thing? Turns out, yes. And luckily there are a few ways to prevent it. With Coachella wrapping up, Agust D and Taylor Swift out touring, and, of course, the Stray Kids finishing their world tour, it could not be more timely. If you just returned…
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Masks And Our Many Parts: ACOTAR, Internal Family Systems, And K-Pop
All of us behave a little bit differently at times. Are we pretending, performing, or are we made up of many different parts that we reveal when it makes the most sense socially? How weird would it be if we were the same all the time? Sarah J. Maas in her ACOTAR books uses the term ”mask” to...
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How To Build Resilience And Grit: Throne of Glass Series By SJM
A healthy dose of resilience and grit can help folks overcome impossible struggles and work tirelessly toward their dreams. Luckily, we aren’t born with a finite amount of either and can increase it throughout our lifetime if we know how to cultivate it. In this episode, we chat about Throne of...
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Found Families And ACOTAR: How Finding Our People Helps Us Heal
One of the most relatable things about ACOTAR is the way the characters find their own people and create their own loving and supportive families. If you've ever moved to another state or lived abroad, or if you grew up feeling misunderstood by your own family (even if you love them), then you…
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How To Save Yourself: Lessons From the ACOTAR Series By SJM
It's been said that traumatized people often look for someone to save them. The beauty of the ACOTAR series is that it shows us how to save ourselves. Being your own godsdamn savior is the new fantasy.
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ACOTAR and Toxic Relationships
Toxic relationships! We've all had the misfortune of being in at least one at some point in our lives. And, lucky for us, common harmful behaviors and cycles also show up in the fictional stories we love so much (probably because we can relate or at least learn a thing or two about what to avoid...
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Building Community With the ACOTAR Series by Sarah J Maas
In this episode, host M. Elizabeth Evans chats with standup comedian, Alex Davis, and writer Cynthia Loveland about how reading the ACOTAR series (or any series) can strengthen friendships, forge new ones, and can be a meaningful way to bond through difficult times.
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Coping With Coronavirus: Part 2–Sustaining Recovery And Relapse Prevention with Matt Wright
In part two of this episode, Matt Wright, LCSW, shares his advice on how to support friends or family members who are struggling with addiction or sustaining recovery. Learn how to show up and check-in, create boundaries with love when necessary, battle "the monster" together, have the difficult...
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Coping With Coronavirus: Part 1–Sustaining Recovery And Relapse Prevention with Matt Wright
In part one of this episode, Matt Wright shares his personal experience with addiction, how to get help if you need it, and how to sustain your recovery during social distancing. Learn how to stay connected, find online meetings, and find the community you need right now to make it through this,...
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Coping With Coronavirus: Your Relationship In Quarantine With Kellie Clement
It's not easy to cohabitate under "normal" circumstances but it's sure as hell a lot harder during a global pandemic. Are we going to see the divorce rate skyrocket? Did our partner always chew this loud? In this episode of You're Gonna Be Great! Gottman trained therapist, Kellie Clement, LCSW,...
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Coping With Coronavirus: 5 Things You Can Do Right Now With Katie Lieberman
The Coronavirus has turned our world upside down. Luckily, there are things we can do to stay sane and cope. Also: social distancing might give us a unique opportunity to reconnect. And: how to be there for each other despite the distance.
About this show
In You’re Gonna Be Great! Host M.E. Evans and a rotating cast of guests serve recommendations and commentary about the latest buzzy shows, movies, music, and trending books. Each installment is forty-five minutes where opinions are shared upfront and broader cultural or mental health themes are unpacked for the second half, like using K-pop and popular booktok fantasy novels to figure out why we are so sexually attracted to duality and vampires, or how we can learn to be more gritty and resilient through the YA series Throne of Glass.
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