Episodes

Kathryn interviews Harlan Cohen, NY Times bestselling author of “Win or Learn: The Naked Truth About Turning Every Rejection into Your Ultimate Success.” A leading expert on social and emotional learning, leadership, grit, resilience, college readiness, navigating change, parenting and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, he’s appeared in The NY Times, The Washington Post and on the Today Show. Kathryn also interviews Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School Mitchell Weis...

Kathryn interviews CEO and Principal Strategist, Strategic Mental Health Consulting Mark Henick, author of “So-Called Normal: A Memoir of Family, Depression and Resilience.” His TEDx talk about being saved from death by a stranger is one of the most-watched in the world. Henick has served on the board of directors for the Mental Health Commission of Canada and has been featured in Entertainment Tonight, CNN, HuffPost, the Chicago Tribune and more. Kathryn also interviews Clinical Architect of th...

Kathryn interviews CEO and Principal Strategist, Strategic Mental Health Consulting Mark Henick, author of “So-Called Normal: A Memoir of Family, Depression and Resilience.” His TEDx talk about being saved from death by a stranger is one of the most-watched in the world. Henick has served on the board of directors for the Mental Health Commission of Canada and has been featured in Entertainment Tonight, CNN, HuffPost, the Chicago Tribune and more. Kathryn also interviews Clinical Architect of th...

Kathryn interviews Founder of Clean Mama Becky Rapinchuk, author of “Clean Mama's Guide to a Peaceful Home: Effortless Systems and Joyful Rituals for a Calm, Cozy Home.” She shares her game-changing method of freeing up mental and physical space to help us find joy and make our home-keeping routine effortless. Rapinchuk’s a go-to expert for Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, the NY Times, Bon Appétit, HGTV Magazine, InStyle, Shape, Oprah.com, Houzz, Refinery29 and more. Kathryn also interviews...

Kathryn interviews Founder of Clean Mama Becky Rapinchuk, author of “Clean Mama's Guide to a Peaceful Home: Effortless Systems and Joyful Rituals for a Calm, Cozy Home.” She shares her game-changing method of freeing up mental and physical space to help us find joy and make our home-keeping routine effortless. Rapinchuk’s a go-to expert for Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, the NY Times, Bon Appétit, HGTV Magazine, InStyle, Shape, Oprah.com, Houzz, Refinery29 and more. Kathryn also interviews...

Kathryn interviews Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Fertility Center Dr. Shannon DeVore. She shares with us the science behind egg and embryo freezing and how this technology has advanced in the last several decades. Dr. DeVore, who is board-certified in both Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Obstetrics and Gynecology, is a member of the renowned NYU Fertility Center Team in NYC. Kathryn also interviews Serial Entrepreneur Elaine Culotti. An ...

Kathryn interviews Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Fertility Center Dr. Shannon DeVore. She shares with us the science behind egg and embryo freezing and how this technology has advanced in the last several decades. Dr. DeVore, who is board-certified in both Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Obstetrics and Gynecology, is a member of the renowned NYU Fertility Center Team in NYC. Kathryn also interviews Serial Entrepreneur Elaine Culotti. An ...

Kathryn interviews Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, SUNY-Downstate Health Sciences University Michael Myers MD, author of “Becoming a Doctors' Doctor: A Memoir.” He’s the author of 8 other books,150 articles and has served on the editorial board of several medical journals. Dr. Myers is a recent past President of the NYC Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and lectures widely on topics like how physicians are impacted by living through a pandemic such as COVID-19. Kathryn ...

Kathryn interviews Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, SUNY-Downstate Health Sciences University Michael Myers MD, author of “Becoming a Doctors' Doctor: A Memoir.” He’s the author of 8 other books,150 articles and has served on the editorial board of several medical journals. Dr. Myers is a recent past President of the NYC Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and lectures widely on topics like how physicians are impacted by living through a pandemic such as COVID-19. Kathryn ...

Kathryn interviews Senior Lecturer at UPenn Lorene Cary, author of “Ladysitting: My Year with Nana at the End of Her Century.” She journeys through stories of their time together and five generations of their African American family. Cary captures the ruptures, love and forgiveness that can occur in family as she bears witness to her grandmother’s vibrant life. Her work has been featured in TIME, TV Guide, Newsweek and Medium.com. Kathryn also interviews Lisa Garr, owner of Standing Room Only - ...

Kathryn interviews Senior Lecturer at UPenn Lorene Cary, author of “Ladysitting: My Year with Nana at the End of Her Century.” She journeys through stories of their time together and five generations of their African American family. Cary captures the ruptures, love and forgiveness that can occur in family as she bears witness to her grandmother’s vibrant life. Her work has been featured in TIME, TV Guide, Newsweek and Medium.com. Kathryn also interviews Lisa Garr, owner of Standing Room Only - ...

Kathryn interviews Financial Advisor Steven Melen, author of “Killer Graces: My path from pain to power and breakthrough living.” In his late thirties, Steve thought he had it all — a successful career in finance, a house on the hill, a lovely and accomplished wife, a beautiful newborn daughter and a zest for life and travel. He was unstoppable ... until a diagnosis of Stage IIIB stomach cancer brought it all to screeching halt. Kathryn also interviews TV Host & Founder, EarthEcho International ...

Kathryn interviews Financial Advisor Steven Melen, author of “Killer Graces: My path from pain to power and breakthrough living.” In his late thirties, Steve thought he had it all — a successful career in finance, a house on the hill, a lovely and accomplished wife, a beautiful newborn daughter and a zest for life and travel. He was unstoppable ... until a diagnosis of Stage IIIB stomach cancer brought it all to screeching halt. Kathryn also interviews TV Host & Founder, EarthEcho International ...

Kathryn interviews James B. Duke Professor of Philosophy, Duke University Dr. Allen Buchanan, author of “Our Moral Fate: Evolution and the Escape from Tribalism.” Is tribalism - the political and cultural divisions between Us and Them - an inherent part of our basic moral psychology? Dr. Buchanan offers a counterargument: the moral mind is highly flexible, capable of both tribalism and deeply inclusive moralities, depending on the social environment in which the moral mind operates. Kathryn also...

Kathryn interviews James B. Duke Professor of Philosophy, Duke University Dr. Allen Buchanan, author of “Our Moral Fate: Evolution and the Escape from Tribalism.” Is tribalism - the political and cultural divisions between Us and Them - an inherent part of our basic moral psychology? Dr. Buchanan offers a counterargument: the moral mind is highly flexible, capable of both tribalism and deeply inclusive moralities, depending on the social environment in which the moral mind operates. Kathryn also...

Kathryn interviews Author & Mindfulness Expert Julie Potiker JD. She shares thoughtful and meaningful ways to connect with family, even in these unusual times. “Traditional holiday dinners may not be possible right now,” she says, “but it just might be the perfect year to deepen your relationships with loved ones in a new way.” Through her Mindful Methods for Life program offerings, Potiker helps others bring more peace and wellness into their lives. Kathryn also interviews Workplace Productivit...

Kathryn interviews Author & Mindfulness Expert Julie Potiker JD. She shares thoughtful and meaningful ways to connect with family, even in these unusual times. “Traditional holiday dinners may not be possible right now,” she says, “but it just might be the perfect year to deepen your relationships with loved ones in a new way.” Through her Mindful Methods for Life program offerings, Potiker helps others bring more peace and wellness into their lives. Kathryn also interviews Workplace Productivit...

Kathryn interviews Scientific Director of the American Federation for Aging Research Nir Barzilai MD, author of “Age Later: Health Span, Life Span, and the New Science of Longevity.” He outlines how a combination of lifestyle changes and medication may help older people become less susceptible to illnesses like COVID by increasing not only their immunity but also the overall ability for their body to be able to survive a serious illness. Kathryn also interviews Journalist Reid Forgrave, author o...

Kathryn interviews Scientific Director of the American Federation for Aging Research Nir Barzilai MD, author of “Age Later: Health Span, Life Span, and the New Science of Longevity.” He outlines how a combination of lifestyle changes and medication may help older people become less susceptible to illnesses like COVID by increasing not only their immunity but also the overall ability for their body to be able to survive a serious illness. Kathryn also interviews Journalist Reid Forgrave, author o...

Kathryn interviews Elizabeth Lesser, best-selling author of “Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes.” Throughout history, most of humankind’s origin stories, hero’s tales, novels and films have been told by men. But what if women had been the storytellers too? Lesser empowers women to trust their instincts, speak their truths and reclaim their authentic voices. She’s given two popular TED talks and is one of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul 100. Kathryn also intervi...

Kathryn interviews Elizabeth Lesser, best-selling author of “Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes.” Throughout history, most of humankind’s origin stories, hero’s tales, novels and films have been told by men. But what if women had been the storytellers too? Lesser empowers women to trust their instincts, speak their truths and reclaim their authentic voices. She’s given two popular TED talks and is one of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul 100. Kathryn also intervi...

Kathryn interviews Feminist Leader Phyllis Chesler PhD, best-selling author of “Requiem for a Female Serial Killer.” Her book challenges everything anyone has ever thought about prostitutes, serial killers and justice in America. Chesler’s an Emerita Professor of Psychology and Women’s Studies at City University of New York and the author of 20 books. She’s been featured in the NY Times, LA Times, Washington Post, HuffPost and more. Kathryn also interviews Founder of Sober Mom Squad Emily Lynn P...

Kathryn interviews Feminist Leader Phyllis Chesler PhD, best-selling author of “Requiem for a Female Serial Killer.” Her book challenges everything anyone has ever thought about prostitutes, serial killers and justice in America. Chesler’s an Emerita Professor of Psychology and Women’s Studies at City University of New York and the author of 20 books. She’s been featured in the NY Times, LA Times, Washington Post, HuffPost and more. Kathryn also interviews Founder of Sober Mom Squad Emily Lynn P...

Kathryn interviews Professor of Sociology and Education, American University Cynthia Miller-Idriss PhD, author of “Hate in the Homeland: The New Global Far Right.” She lays out the strategies, tactics and underlying ideas of modern far-right extremism, as well as the role meme culture plays in the symbolism and “branding” of modern extremist movements. She’s been featured on CNN and NPR and in WIRED, the NY Times and WSJ. Kathryn also interviews Motivational Speaker Linda Olson MD, FACR, author ...