Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 53
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: Canada
YouTube: 3.9k subscribers
Instagram: 519 followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
ericaschmidt85@gmail.com
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Host
Erica J. Schmidt - Writer, translator, storyteller, and author of personal essays based in Montréal.
Booking Intelligence
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Recent Guest Discussions
William Burr - Creative Practice, Curiosity, Creative Flow, Writing, Multidisciplinary Artistic Work, Meditation, And Healing.
Sandra Taylor - Making Music And Visual Art, Creative Routines, Artistic Discipline, Education, And Sustaining A Creative Life.
Jahon Mousavi-Torbati - Learning French In Quebec, Art, Storytelling, Stand-up Comedy, Books, And Language Learning.
Mary Adamson Owen - Personal History, Aging, Life Stories, Memory, And Intergenerational Connection.
Rebecca Ppucaru - Writing Persistence, Creative Blocks, Poetry, Fiction, Literary Careers, And Her Novel As Good A Place As Any.
Recent Topics
Episodes
How My DORKY, Hot BF Quit Doomscrolling - 200-Page Book Club - Kukum by Michel Jean
September 15, 2026
Our guest today claims he's winning the war against nighttime doomscrolling. If you also want to win this war, he has a simple rule: read seven pages a night. Promises include better sleep, deeper conversations with your dogs, a sexier vocabulary, and more.Introducing the 200-Page Book Club! If you’re one of those people who can’t remember the last time you’ve finished a book, there is hope!Step one: We’ll pick a book that is 200 pages or less.Step two: Read seven pages of this book every day...
Creative Joy, Finding Flow, and How We Are and Are Not Like Elizabeth Gilbert
July 30, 2026
I practically invented my podcast for today’s guest. His name is William Burr. William incarnates how to follow your curiosity and creativity. He has had so many strange and beautiful lives along his journey. He is a trained journalist and has spent years working at Radio-Canada (The French side of CBC) reporting in FRENCH. This is incredibly impressive because William is not francophone. And no matter what his job is, he remains committed to writing, painting, dancing, singing, meditating, a...
How to Make an Album and Hundreds of Exquisite Paintings with Sandra Taylor
July 09, 2026
Sandra Taylor is a wildly talented painter, singer-songwriter, and pianist. Her watercolours bring us exquisite explorations of nature, (shout-out to the birds), and truly unique abstract designs. In 2024, Sandra launched her album “Life Beautiful Life,” which combines down-to-earth, whimsical lyrics with her soothing voice and impressive musicality. Sandra was also my first-year university roommate, back when we were almost as young and full of promise as we are now. It is such a gift to hav...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with This Is Your Strange and Beautiful Life?
This Is Your Strange and Beautiful Life is hosted by Erica J. Schmidt. Its publicly listed email is ericaschmidt85@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for This Is Your Strange and Beautiful Life?
The publicly listed email for This Is Your Strange and Beautiful Life: ericaschmidt85@gmail.com.
How many listeners does This Is Your Strange and Beautiful Life have?
Podseeker estimates This Is Your Strange and Beautiful Life reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for This Is Your Strange and Beautiful Life?
This Is Your Strange and Beautiful Life typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published or actively working writers, artists, musicians, performers, journalists, and other creatives with a distinctive personal journey or practical perspective on creativity, healing, or personal transformation. Common among recent guests: Published books or poetry; Literary awards or prize recognition; Released music or visual-art portfolios. Recent guests include William Burr, Sandra Taylor, and Jahon Mousavi-Torbati.
How hard is it to get booked on This Is Your Strange and Beautiful Life?
Very low. It books a wide range of guests, so a guest with a relevant story and a clear idea has a strong chance.
What topics does This Is Your Strange and Beautiful Life cover?
Recent episodes cover Writing, Art, Mental Health, and Healing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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