Episodes

Kathryn interviews Author David Cravit.People are living longer and longer. Someone turning 65 today can typically look forward to an additional 15 years or more of high-quality living. Centenarians are quickly becoming the fastest growing age-group, with more and more people living into their 80s, and even their 90s. David Cravit uncovers seven simple key components—Attitude, Awareness, Activity, Autonomy, Achievement, Attachment, and Avoidance—that teach us to turn the period after age 65 into...

Kathryn interviews Author Kim Cantin.On January 9, 2018, heavy rainfall combined with deforestation from recent wildfires caused a series of mudflows northwest of Montecito. The incident was responsible for 23 deaths and caused $177 million in property damage. News of the mudslide that ravaged the unsuspecting community made national headlines. Among those headlines was the tragic story of the Cantin family. Kim Cantin along with her husband, two children and family dog were separated during the...

Kathryn interviews Author Kim Cantin.On January 9, 2018, heavy rainfall combined with deforestation from recent wildfires caused a series of mudflows northwest of Montecito. The incident was responsible for 23 deaths and caused $177 million in property damage. News of the mudslide that ravaged the unsuspecting community made national headlines. Among those headlines was the tragic story of the Cantin family. Kim Cantin along with her husband, two children and family dog were separated during the...

Kathryn interviews Strategist, Podcast Host Natalie E. Norfus.The Norfus Firm was formed by Natalie E. Norfus in 2019, born out of nearly two decades of Human Resources & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experience.Today Norfus has an alliance of consultants that help bring organizational solutions to clients in various areas. She believes there is no “one-size fits all” approach to HR or DEI initiatives and uses a metrics-based model to help organizations develop policies, programs and goals tha...

Kathryn interviews Strategist, Podcast Host Natalie E. Norfus.The Norfus Firm was formed by Natalie E. Norfus in 2019, born out of nearly two decades of Human Resources & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experience.Today Norfus has an alliance of consultants that help bring organizational solutions to clients in various areas. She believes there is no “one-size fits all” approach to HR or DEI initiatives and uses a metrics-based model to help organizations develop policies, programs and goals tha...

Kathryn interviews Author Frieda Hoffman. Upon discovering that so many other women had experienced miscarriage but had never felt comfortable sharing it, certified coach Frieda Hoffman felt not only betrayed by and furious with the patriarchy that made them feel ashamed, but also a profound sense of sadness that women seem to be made to suffer in silence. Shame and silence beget shame and silence, but Hoffman saw the opportunity to break that by sharing that essential affirmation that we are no...

Kathryn interviews Director Reed Harkness.Filmed over an expanse of 25 years, two brothers go on a 2,000-mile road trip to solve a family mystery. Shooting on nearly every camera format imaginable, from hand-developed Super 8 film to Arri 4K, Reed Harkness and his younger half-brother Sam use their creative world of fiction filmmaking to dive headfirst into dealing with the issue at hand: Sam’s mom is missing. Sam’s wetsuit and mask-wearing alter ego, the Blue Panther, bounds into frame with you...

Kathryn interviews Author,Psychotherapist Dr. Jane Greer.People employ denial because it makes their lives easier in the moment. It even makes their life appear to be better — the way they’d like it to be, the way they wish it were — rather than what it actually is. It’s important to recognize denial’s sneaky voice and to talk back to it with clarity and strength. This means exploring what typically traps people in their misery, frustration, and disappointment with their relationships. Being hon...

Kathryn interviews Author,Psychotherapist Dr. Jane Greer.People employ denial because it makes their lives easier in the moment. It even makes their life appear to be better — the way they’d like it to be, the way they wish it were — rather than what it actually is. It’s important to recognize denial’s sneaky voice and to talk back to it with clarity and strength. This means exploring what typically traps people in their misery, frustration, and disappointment with their relationships. Being hon...

Kathryn interviews Author Nancy Regan.In her first book, the former television broadcaster, Nancy Regan, gives us a behind-the-scenes account of her experience hosting a newsmagazine with a daily audience of over a quarter million—and interviewing some of the biggest celebrities in the world—all while studiously concealing fear, insecurity, and self-doubt. With remarkable candor, Regan describes how she created the illusion of having it all together because she didn’t want anyone to know how clo...

Kathryn interviews Author Nancy Regan.In her first book, the former television broadcaster, Nancy Regan, gives us a behind-the-scenes account of her experience hosting a newsmagazine with a daily audience of over a quarter million—and interviewing some of the biggest celebrities in the world—all while studiously concealing fear, insecurity, and self-doubt. With remarkable candor, Regan describes how she created the illusion of having it all together because she didn’t want anyone to know how clo...

Kathryn interviews Author Susan Verde.Many of us have an inner critic, a voice that tells us we’re not good enough—as a friend, a child, a parent—and it can be a battle of wills and perseverance to tame that internal chatter. NY Times bestselling author and mindfulness expert, Susan Verde, has wrestled with this struggle for decades. Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices became her way of challenging and quieting her internal faultfinder as she experienced loss, divorce, and parenthood. No...

Kathryn interviews Author Susan Verde.Many of us have an inner critic, a voice that tells us we’re not good enough—as a friend, a child, a parent—and it can be a battle of wills and perseverance to tame that internal chatter. NY Times bestselling author and mindfulness expert, Susan Verde, has wrestled with this struggle for decades. Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices became her way of challenging and quieting her internal faultfinder as she experienced loss, divorce, and parenthood. No...

Kathryn interviews Author Beth Fisher-Yoshida.Negotiating isn’t easy. And for countless women, it’s exponentially harder. If you come across as fired up and assertive, you’ll face backlash from people who label you as unlikable, unhirable, intimidating, or bossy. If you’re amenable or meek, the negotiation falls apart. It’s no wonder 60% of women haven’t negotiated issues like workplace pay—at all. Though the world around us is rapidly changing, the antiquated stories about “how women should be”...

Kathryn interviews Author Beth Fisher-Yoshida.Negotiating isn’t easy. And for countless women, it’s exponentially harder. If you come across as fired up and assertive, you’ll face backlash from people who label you as unlikable, unhirable, intimidating, or bossy. If you’re amenable or meek, the negotiation falls apart. It’s no wonder 60% of women haven’t negotiated issues like workplace pay—at all. Though the world around us is rapidly changing, the antiquated stories about “how women should be”...

Kathryn interviews Entrepreneur, Speaker Jim Marggraff.How can grandparents help keep students engaged in schoolwork and eager to learn more? Researchers say it’s something surprisingly simple: Play with them. Studies suggest that movement activities have a highly positive influence on a child’s overall physical activity and learning ability. Educational innovator Jim Marggraff, known to millions of kids as the inventor of the LeapPad (and the voice of The Narrator), is here to share fun facetim...

Kathryn interviews Entrepreneur, Speaker Jim Marggraff.How can grandparents help keep students engaged in schoolwork and eager to learn more? Researchers say it’s something surprisingly simple: Play with them. Studies suggest that movement activities have a highly positive influence on a child’s overall physical activity and learning ability. Educational innovator Jim Marggraff, known to millions of kids as the inventor of the LeapPad (and the voice of The Narrator), is here to share fun facetim...

Kathryn interviews Author David Dye.The twenty-first century hasn’t started the way many expected. We confront a potent mix of the global pandemic, global warming, the resurgence of authoritarianism, white nationalism, and war that once again threatens to consume the planet. It can feel frustrating and hopeless. But there is hope. We have the resources and wisdom, and most importantly: we have one another. Best selling author, David Dye brings us a deeply moving collection of personal essays tha...

Kathryn interviews Author David Dye.The twenty-first century hasn’t started the way many expected. We confront a potent mix of the global pandemic, global warming, the resurgence of authoritarianism, white nationalism, and war that once again threatens to consume the planet. It can feel frustrating and hopeless. But there is hope. We have the resources and wisdom, and most importantly: we have one another. Best selling author, David Dye brings us a deeply moving collection of personal essays tha...

Kathryn interviews Author Dana Dorfman PhD.Burdened by the mounting pressures on today’s youth, parents seek ways to strike the balance between supporting their teens’ current well-being while also setting them up for future success. Based on thirty years of clinical practice and her experiences raising her own teenagers in New York City, Dana Dorfman demonstrates that when parents become aware of their individual anxieties and learn to effectively manage them, they are empowered to make values ...

Kathryn interviews Author Dana Dorfman PhD.Burdened by the mounting pressures on today’s youth, parents seek ways to strike the balance between supporting their teens’ current well-being while also setting them up for future success. Based on thirty years of clinical practice and her experiences raising her own teenagers in New York City, Dana Dorfman demonstrates that when parents become aware of their individual anxieties and learn to effectively manage them, they are empowered to make values ...

Kathryn interviews Author Betsy Hill.Every parent of a school-aged child knows students are struggling. Seventy percent of students aren’t performing sufficiently at grade level. The National Center for Educational Statistics reports that reading and math scores for fourth graders in 2022, following the pandemic, dropped to levels not seen in two decades, with the greatest decline in students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Award-winning ’Neuroeducator Betsy Hill is committed to help...

Kathryn interviews Author Betsy Hill.Every parent of a school-aged child knows students are struggling. Seventy percent of students aren’t performing sufficiently at grade level. The National Center for Educational Statistics reports that reading and math scores for fourth graders in 2022, following the pandemic, dropped to levels not seen in two decades, with the greatest decline in students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Award-winning ’Neuroeducator Betsy Hill is committed to help...

Kathryn interviews Author Nadine Haruni.How do you explain to a child that Mom and Dad will no longer live together? Dealing with divorce can be very confusing and challenging for children. Nadine Haruni presents a story to assist families adjusting to a new family dynamic and the often overwhelming feelings that surround it. Owing to the fact that approximately 50% of marriages end in divorce, it is helpful to have a children's book that explains what divorce is in a simple way. It also engende...