Episodes

Aug. 5, 2020

Claudia M Gold MD

Kathryn interviews Pediatrician Claudia M. Gold MD, author of “The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships Are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience, and Trust.” She shows how working through the inevitable dissonance of human connection is the path to better relationships. Dr. Gold is on the faculty of the University of Massachusetts Boston Infant-Parent Mental Health Program, the Brazelton Institute at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Berkshire Psychoanalytic Institute...
July 29, 2020

Dan McAdams

Kathryn interviews Founder & CEO, MyWellbeing Alyssa Petersel LMSW. While working in outpatient mental health clinics as a social worker, Petersel saw that individuals seeking a therapist were overwhelmed by the process of finding one. She and her team provide personalized therapist recommendations to those interested in beginning a therapeutic relationship and journey. Petersel’s been featured in Forbes, Allure, Thrive, Bloom and HuffPost. Kathryn also interviews Henry Wade Rogers Professor of ...
July 29, 2020

Alyssa Petersel

Kathryn interviews Founder & CEO, MyWellbeing Alyssa Petersel LMSW. While working in outpatient mental health clinics as a social worker, Petersel saw that individuals seeking a therapist were overwhelmed by the process of finding one. She and her team provide personalized therapist recommendations to those interested in beginning a therapeutic relationship and journey. Petersel’s been featured in Forbes, Allure, Thrive, Bloom and HuffPost. Kathryn also interviews Henry Wade Rogers Professor of ...
July 22, 2020

Ep. 1272: Gray Divorce (Encore) and Ep. 1273: Disability Rights

Kathryn interviews Carol Hughes PhD, author of “Home Will Never Be the Same Again: A Guide for Adult Children of Gray Divorce.” As the divorce rate for older adults soars, so too does the number of adult children who are experiencing parental divorce. Hughes shares her deep understanding gained during the hours she’s spent with these women and men in her clinical practice. She served for ten years as an Associate Professor of Human Services at Saddleback College. Kathryn also interviews Annette ...
July 15, 2020

Linda Olson

Kathryn interviews Carol Hughes PhD, author of “Home Will Never Be the Same Again: A Guide for Adult Children of Gray Divorce.” As the divorce rate for older adults soars, so too does the number of adult children who are experiencing parental divorce. Hughes shares her deep understanding gained during the hours she’s spent with these women and men in her clinical practice. She served for ten years as an Associate Professor of Human Services at Saddleback College and is a two-time Fulbright Schol...
July 15, 2020

Carol Hughes PhD

Kathryn interviews Carol Hughes PhD, author of “Home Will Never Be the Same Again: A Guide for Adult Children of Gray Divorce.” As the divorce rate for older adults soars, so too does the number of adult children who are experiencing parental divorce. Hughes shares her deep understanding gained during the hours she’s spent with these women and men in her clinical practice. She served for ten years as an Associate Professor of Human Services at Saddleback College and is a two-time Fulbright Schol...
July 8, 2020

Hope Andersen

Kathryn interviews Helena Dea Bala, author of “Craigslist Confessional: A Collection of Secrets from Anonymous Strangers.” Her book is a series of raw, urgent and heartfelt stories that offer a look behind the curtain of our perfectly-curated lives, and challenge us to treat the strangers among us with empathy and respect. Bala has written for The Washington Post and Vogue. Kathryn also interviews Screenwriter & Coach Hope Andersen, author of “How to Remodel a Life: A Guide to Living Well with A...
July 8, 2020

Helena Dea Bala

Kathryn interviews Helena Dea Bala, author of “Craigslist Confessional: A Collection of Secrets from Anonymous Strangers.” Her book is a series of raw, urgent and heartfelt stories that offer a look behind the curtain of our perfectly-curated lives, and challenge us to treat the strangers among us with empathy and respect. Bala has written for The Washington Post and Vogue. Kathryn also interviews Screenwriter & Coach Hope Andersen, author of “How to Remodel a Life: A Guide to Living Well with A...
July 1, 2020

Simone Davies

Kathryn interviews Author, Relationship Expert & Intimacy Coach Allana Pratt. Men are typically told to be successful, be a handyman AND be our hero... all at the same time! That’s challenging during the best of times, yet during COVID, all the uncertainty makes it downright overwhelming. Pratt offers practical advice for fathers and their families to thrive confidently during this time. She’s been featured in the HuffPost, People, Forbes and on CBS, TLC and FOX. Kathryn also interviews Certifie...
July 1, 2020

Allana Pratt

Kathryn interviews Author, Relationship Expert & Intimacy Coach Allana Pratt. Men are typically told to be successful, be a handyman AND be our hero... all at the same time! That’s challenging during the best of times, yet during COVID, all the uncertainty makes it downright overwhelming. Pratt offers practical advice for fathers and their families to thrive confidently during this time. She’s been featured in the HuffPost, People, Forbes and on CBS, TLC and FOX. Kathryn also interviews Certifie...
June 24, 2020

Nikki Fleming

Kathryn interviews Susie Orman Schnall, author of “We Came Here to Shine.” Gorgeous Vivi is the star of the Aquacade synchronized swimming spectacular and plucky Max is a journalist for the fair's daily paper. Both are striving to make their way in a world where men try to control their actions and where secrets are closely kept. Their story is one of ambition, friendship and persistence. Schnall’s writing has appeared in the NY Times, HuffPost, POPSUGAR, Writer’s Digest and Glamour. Kathryn als...
June 24, 2020

Susie Orman Schnall

Kathryn interviews Susie Orman Schnall, author of “We Came Here to Shine.” Gorgeous Vivi is the star of the Aquacade synchronized swimming spectacular and plucky Max is a journalist for the fair's daily paper. Both are striving to make their way in a world where men try to control their actions and where secrets are closely kept. Their story is one of ambition, friendship and persistence. Schnall’s writing has appeared in the NY Times, HuffPost, POPSUGAR, Writer’s Digest and Glamour. Kathryn als...
June 17, 2020

Helio Fred Garcia

Kathryn interviews Senior Distinguished Writer in Residence in the Department of Writing, Literature, and Publishing at Emerson College Jessica Treadway, award-winning author of “The Gretchen Question.” Portraying the most intense and even shameful moments of motherhood, her novel is a celebration of one woman’s private reckoning with the source of her life’s most profound pain. Treadway’s writing has been featured in the Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Glamour and HuffPost. Kathryn also intervie...
June 17, 2020

Jessica Treadway

Kathryn interviews Senior Distinguished Writer in Residence in the Department of Writing, Literature, and Publishing at Emerson College Jessica Treadway, award-winning author of “The Gretchen Question.” Portraying the most intense and even shameful moments of motherhood, her novel is a celebration of one woman’s private reckoning with the source of her life’s most profound pain. Treadway’s writing has been featured in the Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Glamour and HuffPost. Kathryn also intervie...
June 10, 2020

Jen Lilley

Kathryn interviews Child Psychologist & Professor, University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development Dr. Abigail Gewirtz, author of “When the World Feels Like a Scary Place: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents and Worried Kids.” She offers tools to address tough conversations with kids from ages 3 to 18 and coaches parents through the hard conversations about violence and bullying, climate and environmental stressors, relentless tech and media exposure, economic inequa...
June 10, 2020

Dr. Abigail Gewirtz

Kathryn interviews Child Psychologist & Professor, University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development Dr. Abigail Gewirtz, author of “When the World Feels Like a Scary Place: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents and Worried Kids.” She offers tools to address tough conversations with kids from ages 3 to 18 and coaches parents through the hard conversations about violence and bullying, climate and environmental stressors, relentless tech and media exposure, economic inequa...
June 3, 2020

Dominic Sisti PhD

Kathryn interviews Senior VP of Sales, FranklinCovey Jennifer Colosimo. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has spurred profoundly increased levels of personal and organizational effectiveness for readers worldwide. As a keynote speaker, panelist and member of FranklinCovey’s leadership team, Colosimo discusses how we can apply The 7 Habits during these unprecedented times. Kathryn also interviews Director, Scattergood Program for the Applied Ethics of Behavioral Health Care & Assistant Prof...
June 3, 2020

Jennifer Colosimo

Kathryn interviews Senior VP of Sales, FranklinCovey Jennifer Colosimo. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has spurred profoundly increased levels of personal and organizational effectiveness for readers worldwide. As a keynote speaker, panelist and member of FranklinCovey’s leadership team, Colosimo discusses how we can apply The 7 Habits during these unprecedented times. Kathryn also interviews Director, Scattergood Program for the Applied Ethics of Behavioral Health Care & Assistant Prof...
May 27, 2020

Dr. Jeffery Kassinove

Kathryn interviews Author, Speaker & Founder of New England Heart Center Stephen Sinatra MD. He offers solutions to maintaining cardiovascular health, including the use of nutrients to support our immune system, and ways to reduce stress and lower blood pressure. Through his books and educating the public on CNN, MSNBC and The Dr. Oz Show, Dr. Sinatra has helped tens of thousands of people to achieve better heart health. Kathryn also interviews Faculty, Mount Sinai School of Medicine & Co-Founde...
May 27, 2020

Dr. Stephen Sinatra

Kathryn interviews Author, Speaker & Founder of New England Heart Center Stephen Sinatra MD. He offers solutions to maintaining cardiovascular health, including the use of nutrients to support our immune system, and ways to reduce stress and lower blood pressure. Through his books and educating the public on CNN, MSNBC and The Dr. Oz Show, Dr. Sinatra has helped tens of thousands of people to achieve better heart health. Kathryn also interviews Faculty, Mount Sinai School of Medicine & Co-Founde...
May 20, 2020

Anne Basting PhD

Kathryn interviews Pediatric Anesthesiologist & Professor, Stanford University Medical Center Greg Hammer MD, author of “GAIN Without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals”. The rising costs of burnout are staggering as health care professionals sacrifice their health, happiness and relationships. Dr. Hammer helps health care professionals prevent burnout and reclaim happiness. He’s a featured speaker at Harvard, UPenn, USC, Northwestern and Stanford universities. Kathryn al...
May 20, 2020

Greg Hammer MD

Kathryn interviews Pediatric Anesthesiologist & Professor, Stanford University Medical Center Greg Hammer MD, author of “GAIN Without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals”. The rising costs of burnout are staggering as health care professionals sacrifice their health, happiness and relationships. Dr. Hammer helps health care professionals prevent burnout and reclaim happiness. He’s a featured speaker at Harvard, UPenn, USC, Northwestern and Stanford universities. Kathryn al...
May 13, 2020

Robert Ferguson

Kathryn interviews Clinical Forensic Psychologist & Chairman for Mainstream Mental Health Dr. John Huber. In a recent Gallup poll, 68% of Americans said they can continue following social distancing guidelines for as long as is necessary before their physical health suffers. But fewer say their mental health will hold out as long. Dr. Huber offers strategies for bolstering our mental health during the global pandemic and has been featured on ABC, NBC and CBS. Kathryn also interviews Author, Nutr...
May 13, 2020

Dr. John Huber

Kathryn interviews Clinical Forensic Psychologist & Chairman for Mainstream Mental Health Dr. John Huber. In a recent Gallup poll, 68% of Americans said they can continue following social distancing guidelines for as long as is necessary before their physical health suffers. But fewer say their mental health will hold out as long. Dr. Huber offers strategies for bolstering our mental health during the global pandemic and has been featured on ABC, NBC and CBS. Kathryn also interviews Author, Nutr...