For the past few weeks, I’ve been working on a secret project and I’m finally ready to tell you about it! In late October, I’ll be launching a brand new podcast based on the My Instruction Manual blog.

Each week, I’ll be interviewing big-name thought leaders about topics related to health, happiness, productivity, motivation and relationships.

The My Instruction Manual Podcast will also feature recurring segments with a roster of regular contributors: Joelle Anderson on mindfulness, Kathleen Trotter on fitness and Michelle Jaelin on nutrition. Scroll down to learn more about these amazing women!

Do you want to be part of the My Instruction Manual podcast? Each week, I’ll be joined by a personal development / self improvement blogger to talk about one of their posts. The best way to get your blog on the roster is to join the Self Improvement Blogger Alliance.

Today’s announcement coincides with International Podcast Day. Do you listen to podcasts? What advice to you have for me in launching the My Instruction Manual Podcast? Let me know in the comments!

Regular Contributor Michele Jaelin on Nutrition

Michelle Jaelin is both a trained artist and a Registered Dietitian who is known as The NutritionArtist. She appears regularly as in newspapers, magazines and on television as an expert in healthy eating.

Check her out on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Regular Contributor Kathleen Trotter on Fitness

Kathleen Trotter is a personal trainer and author of Finding Your Fit: A Compassionate Trainer’s Guide to Making Fitness a Lifelong Habit. She has a master’s degree in Exercise Science and writes for Huffington Post and The Globe and Mail.

Check her out on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Regular Contributor Joelle Anderson on Mindfulness

Joelle Anderson is a therapist who specializes in mindfulness-based techniques. She is also creator and host of the Kernel of Wisdom YouTube channel, which features instructional videos and guided meditations.

Check her out on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. And if you haven’t tried meditating yet, her”How to Mediate for Beginners” video is a great place to start!