{"podcast":{"title":"Inspired Mind","slug":"inspired-mind-1205806","podcast_index_feed_id":1205806,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/125a8b58/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://inspiredmindpodcast.com/new-devotional-for-listeners-of-the-inspired-mind-podcast/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2979238/2979238-1578613521844-27a7e1203c73.jpg","author":"Machel Shull","episode_count":435,"summary":"Inspired Mind Podcast is hosted by author, Machel Shull, featuring daily dose of inspiration, joyful clips of love, relaxation, self-care, guided meditations, motivational tips on how to reach goals and dreams. In 2025, Inspired Mind Podcast was voted top #6 Meditation Podcasts in California. In 2026, Inspired Mind Podcast was voted #7 in the top 20 for Most Inspirational Podcasts. Machel Shull is the author of MIDDLE AGE BEAUTY and LIVE LOVE SOUL at Simon and Schuster Publishing. She writes about wellbeing, joy and creating the life you wish to live.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T22:17:12.639549+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inspired-mind-1205806"},"episode":{"title":"Health Benefits of Reading & Three Books that altered the course of my destiny","slug":"health-benefits-of-reading-three-books-that-altered-the-course-of-my-destiny","published_at":"2026-07-15T22:37:47+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inspired-mind-1205806/health-benefits-of-reading-three-books-that-altered-the-course-of-my-destiny","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inspired-mind-1205806","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inspiredmind/episodes/Health-Benefits-of-Reading--Three-Books-that-altered-the-course-of-my-destiny-e3m4sta","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/125a8b58/podcast/play/122892650/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-15%2F428036322-44100-2-e2337e902660d.m4a","summary":"Did you know reading a fiction book can expand your life by at least two years? If you are one of those people that thinks reading fiction novels is merely entertainment, this podcast is for you. The host pf Inspired Mind, Machel Shull is an author as well as a lover of the fiction word. Here ate some health benefits you derive from reading fiction books: ​Stress reduction: Getting absorbed in a storycan lower stress and help your mind unwind. ​Better sleep: Reading fiction before bed canbe a calming screen-free routine. ​Improved empathy: Following characters’thoughts and emotions can strengthen socialunderstanding. ​Mental stimulation: Fiction exercisesmemory, attention, imagination, andcomprehension. ​Mood support: Enjoyable stories can providecomfort, pleasure, and a break from dailyworries. ​Cognitive reserve: Regular reading may helpkeep the brain active as you age. Emotional processing: Stories can helppeople reflect on their own feelings andexperiences indirectly . Stay kind and have an inspired mind, Machel Shull Machelshull.com","meta_description":"Did you know reading a fiction book can expand your life by at least two years? If you are one of those people that thinks reading fiction novels is merel…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1665,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/inspired-mind-1205806/episodes/health-benefits-of-reading-three-books-that-altered-the-course-of-my-destiny/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inspired-mind-1205806/health-benefits-of-reading-three-books-that-altered-the-course-of-my-destiny.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}