Going North Podcast

About Going North Podcast

Calling all aspiring authors and seasoned wordsmiths alike! This is your official invitation to live your best life and write the book that's burning inside you. The Going North Podcast is your one-stop shop for inspiration, information, and motivation on your author journey. Every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, host Dom Brightmon, the positive thought catalyst, bestselling author, and certified trainer with the Maxwell Leadership Team chats with incredible authors from around the world. These inspiring guests share their unique stories, writing tips, and the power they've found in the written word. With each episode, you'll discover a treasure trove of wisdom, actionable advice, and heartfelt stories that will ignite your creativity and fuel your journey to get your own manuscript moving! But Going North isn't just about the craft – it's about you. Dom believes in the magic of "Advancing others to advance yourself," and this podcast is all about helping you become the best author and person you can be. So, grab your notebook, unleash your creativity, and get ready to be a part of something special. With Going North as your guide, you'll be well on your way to living your best life and sharing your story with the world. Ready to Go North? Subscribe today!

Publisher

Dom Brightmon

Category

arts · education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

28 Sept 2017

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

351 of 1,317 episodes have a transcript.

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   12 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ep. 1119 – From Chasing Success to Healing the Wounds of Ambition with Mandy Tang

   Host Dom Brightmon interviews career coach and holistic healer Mandy Tang about healing career wounds and embracing authentic ambition.

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   10 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ep. 1118 – From Facing Death to Becoming a Hay House Author with Laurie Smith (@ls_lauriesmith)

   Host Dom Brightmon interviews author and life coach Laurie Smith about her book, overcoming near-death experiences, and cultivating inner peace and purpose.

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   5 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ep. 1117 – From Writing Alone to Building a Thriving Author Community with Dianna Gunn (@DiannaLGunn)

   Host Dom Brightmon interviews freelance writer and Weeknight Writers founder Dianna Gunn about building author communities and finding fresh perspectives through collaboration.

Inside a recent episode

Ep. 1119 – From Chasing Success to Healing the Wounds of Ambition with Mandy Tang

Published 12 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So when I looked at what kind of training I wanted, I wanted I wanted serious spiritual training to be able to handle these things. So I studied tarot. I studied Reiki. I studied yoga. I studied, I did a three-year program in shamanic healing. I mean, things that like a normal, you know, business person probably might like dabble in, but I just took very seriously and And then I just had all these tools that I could work with. You know, I kind of felt like I was building a little ninja toolbox, right? Where it was like, oh, they're veering into this deep depression. Okay, I know what this looks like from a spiritual perspective. […]

Who has been a guest on Going North Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mandy Tang
• Laurie Smith
• Dianna Gunn
• Abbie Emmons
• Nataliya Falevich

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

23,656

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

121 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 84 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

99

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

93

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