Brian Reads with Brian Larson

From Read The Damn Book by Michelle Glogovac

March 24, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 35

About this episode

Brian Larson discusses his journey to sobriety and the transformative power of books with Michelle Glogovac.

In this episode of Read the Damn Book , Brian Larson, author and host of Shelf Care Society, joins Michelle to discuss his journey to sobriety, the transformative power of books, and the meaningful conversations that have shaped his life. From discussing personal growth to interviewing global changemakers like Malala Yousafzai, Brian shares how authentic connections and storytelling can spark real social change. Tune in to explore how reading, resilience, and purpose-driven dialogue can impact lives and build a more connected world. What We're Talking About... Brian Larson’s sobriety journey and how recovery transformed his life and purpose The story behind the Shelf Care Society podcast and book club focused on mental health and connection Key insights from Brian’s conversation with Malala Yousafzai and her powerful memoir How books can inspire personal growth, healing, and meaningful social change Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 08:18 The Launch of Shelf Care Society 15:38 Friendship with Malala Yousafzai 22:21 Navigating the Literary World 29:47 The Power of Books and Community 33:15 The Power of Books and Friendship Links Mentioned Listen to the Shelf Care Society…

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Glogovac

Guest: Brian Larson

Topics covered

sobriety journey
personal growth
books and social change
authentic connections
storytelling

Keywords

sobriety
Shelf Care Society
Malala Yousafzai
personal growth
social change
storytelling
community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shelf Care Society