The C.K. Simms Show29 Mar 2025

From Cardiologist to Thriller Author: Dr. Cristina Leport's Journey on Poddin’ My Noggin

Guest Name: Dr. Cristina Leport

Instagram: @cristinaleport

Summary

In this episode of Poddin' My Noggin, host C.K. Simms interviews Dr. Cristina Leport, a cardiologist and author of the medical thriller 'Change of Heart.' Cristina shares her journey from a young girl in Italy aspiring to be a doctor to becoming a successful author. She discusses her transition to writing thrillers and the themes explored in her latest book. The conversation delves into character development, reader engagement, and the importance of persistence in achieving one's goals.

Takeaways

- Cristina decided that she wanted to become a doctor at age 12.

- She transitioned to writing thrillers after 20 years in medicine.

- Her medical background provides a unique perspective in her novels.

- Persistence is key in both medicine and writing.

- Her characters are crafted to be relatable and real.

- Cristina emphasizes the importance of reader feedback and reviews.

- She has plans for future books in the same series.

- Cristina's journey is an inspiration for aspiring writers and medical professionals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Cristina Leport

01:44 Journey to Medicine and Writing

05:27 The Power of Self-Reflection

09:26 Overcoming Challenges in Medicine

16:24 Transitioning to Authorship

20:46 Exploring 'Change of Heart'

27:49 Character Dynamics and Development

30:23 Engagement with the Story

34:14 The Core Mystery Unveiled

37:07 Themes of Family and Relationships

40:00 Future Works and Reader Engagement

Keywords

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