Episodes

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 ...

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 ...

Kathryn interviews Trauma Recovery Expert Suzanne Jones, author of “There Is Nothing to Fix: Becoming Whole Through Radical Self-Acceptance.” She’s helped thousands of participants with her life-changing somatic healing program and leads you on a journey back to your authentic self by guiding you through a personal exploration of recovery, growth and resilience. Jones has been profiled on CNN and in Yoga Journal, the NY Times, Shape and Whole Living. Kathryn also interviews Teacher & Thought Lea...

Kathryn interviews Trauma Recovery Expert Suzanne Jones, author of “There Is Nothing to Fix: Becoming Whole Through Radical Self-Acceptance.” She’s helped thousands of participants with her life-changing somatic healing program and leads you on a journey back to your authentic self by guiding you through a personal exploration of recovery, growth and resilience. Jones has been profiled on CNN and in Yoga Journal, the NY Times, Shape and Whole Living. Kathryn also interviews Teacher & Thought Lea...

Kathryn interviews Life Coach & Model Rosie Mercado, author of “The Girl with the Self-Esteem Issues: A Memoir.” She shares the impossibly true story of her fight to realize her dreams in an inspirational guide filled with hard-earned, heartfelt advice for all women striving for independence. Mercado’s story has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Tiempo, Daily Mail and the NY Post. She’s been recognized as one of People Magazine's Top 25 Most Powerful Latinas. Kathryn also interviews Author & Speake...

Kathryn interviews Life Coach & Model Rosie Mercado, author of “The Girl with the Self-Esteem Issues: A Memoir.” She shares the impossibly true story of her fight to realize her dreams in an inspirational guide filled with hard-earned, heartfelt advice for all women striving for independence. Mercado’s story has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Tiempo, Daily Mail and the NY Post. She’s been recognized as one of People Magazine's Top 25 Most Powerful Latinas. Kathryn also interviews Author & Speake...

Kathryn interviews Historian & Bookseller Francesca Beauman, author of “Matrimony, Inc.: From Personal Ads to Swiping Right, a Story of America Looking for Love.” She examines individual ads placed in various major US cities throughout history and highlights the rise of satire ads as well as the first ads placed by women. Beauman, author of six books, runs the popular book forum “Fran’s Book Shop.” Kathryn also interviews Activist Steve Davis, author of “Undercurrents: Channeling Outrage to Spar...

Kathryn interviews Historian & Bookseller Francesca Beauman, author of “Matrimony, Inc.: From Personal Ads to Swiping Right, a Story of America Looking for Love.” She examines individual ads placed in various major US cities throughout history and highlights the rise of satire ads as well as the first ads placed by women. Beauman, author of six books, runs the popular book forum “Fran’s Book Shop.” Kathryn also interviews Activist Steve Davis, author of “Undercurrents: Channeling Outrage to Spar...

Kathryn interviews Terri Cheney, NY Times bestselling author of “Modern Madness: An Owner's Manual.” In a recent Census Bureau questionnaire, over 1/3 of US adults self-identified as clinically anxious or depressed, and experts predict that 75,000 additional deaths may be caused by coronavirus despair. Using the familiar framework of an owner’s manual, Cheney imposes order on a frightening and forbidding topic. Her writing has been featured in the NY Times, LA Times, HuffPost, NPR, PsychologyTod...