Military life often means starting over—new duty stations, new friendships, new careers, & new routines. Kara sits down with Kirst, co-founder of Wives of the Armed Forces, to discuss building community, navigating the unique challenges military spouses face, & creating meaningful connections. Whether you're a military spouse or simply in a season of rebuilding, this conversation offers encouragement, practical wisdom, & a reminder that you're not alone.

This week on Bookish Flights, I’m joined by Lindsay Barnett, workplace experience strategist, coach, and author of Working Hell to Working Well. Together, we talk about career reinvention, burnout, work-life harmony, and the power of small intentional changes.

Emily Lynn Paulson joins us to discuss her psychological thriller The Revenge Party, unlikeable characters, polished online lives, and the freedom of writing fiction after nonfiction. We also talk about thrillers with depth, influencer culture, motherhood, & the messy truths hiding beneath curated identities.

Amy Schweizer joins me to talk about military spouse life, raising kids through transition, and building a flexible career with purpose. We also dive into the story behind Tiny Troops Soccer and her heart for supporting military families.

In this episode of Bookish Flights, Kara Infante talks with journalist and author Sheila Hamilton about her memoir All the Things We Never Knew. Written after her late husband’s struggle with mental illness, the book explores grief, resilience, and the challenges families face while navigating the mental health system.

In this episode, I sit down with Matt Mattson to talk about his new book Cathedrals of Connection and the sacred work of showing up for one another. We explore what it means to slow down, write vulnerably, and make intentional choices that deepen our relationships. This conversation is an invitation to turn down the noise, embrace presence over performance, and rediscover the sacred in everyday connection.

Ashlee Sullivan, founder of woman + warrior®️, joins the show to talk about creativity, community, & navigating military life. She shares her journey transitioning to an active duty military family, building a mission-driven brand, & using humor, art, & reading as tools for resilience in challenging seasons.

What happens when you realize you’ve taken care of everyone but yourself? In this episode, Kara chats with Shari Biery, NBC-HWC, about midlife, motherhood, and reclaiming purpose after years of putting yourself last. From listening to your body to rediscovering your identity, this conversation is a reminder that caring for yourself isn’t selfish — it’s essential. It’s your turn to put yourself back on the list.

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Marina Rubin about her short story collection, Knockout Beauty and Other Afflictions.

What if understanding your emotions could change the way your whole family communicates and connects? In this episode of Bookish Flights, host Kara Infante is joined by Hilary Jacobs Hendel and Juli Fraga, co-authors of Parents Have Feelings, Too: A Guide to Navigating Your Emotions So You and Your Family Can Thrive. Together, they explore how emotional intelligence begins with learning to recognize, validate, and express your own feelings—and how to model this for your children.

Hilary and Juli share practical tools like the Change Triangle, insights on reworking emotional patterns, and how to build healthier relationships through emotional awareness. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or simply someone who wants to understand yourself better, this conversation will help you navigate emotions with compassion and confidence.