Episodes

Kathryn interviews Ada Calhoun, NY Times best-selling author of “Why We Can't Sleep: Women's New Midlife Crisis.” Calhoun sheds light on the cultural and political challenges facing Gen X women and surmises that they should reframe the story of their lives and mistakes and learn to see themselves as “heroines worth rooting for.” She’s collaborated on several NY Times best-sellers and written for the NY Times, The Oprah Magazine, New York and The New Republic. Kathryn also interviews CEO, Childre...

Kathryn interviews Professor Emeritus at Springfield College Dr. JoAnne Silver Jones, author of “Headstrong: Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury.” While she was in Washington DC to celebrate Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2009, Jones was walking from the DC Metro stop when she was randomly attacked by a man with a hammer. Part vivid memoir of trauma and hope and part reflection on our country’s systematic racism within our education and criminal justice systems, her book is a searing portrayal of...

Kathryn interviews Professor Emeritus at Springfield College Dr. JoAnne Silver Jones, author of “Headstrong: Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury.” While she was in Washington DC to celebrate Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2009, Jones was walking from the DC Metro stop when she was randomly attacked by a man with a hammer. Part vivid memoir of trauma and hope and part reflection on our country’s systematic racism within our education and criminal justice systems, her book is a searing portrayal of...

Kathryn interviews Trial Attorney James J. Sexton Esq, author of “How to Stay in Love: Practical Wisdom from an Unexpected Source.” He tells the unvarnished truth about love and marriage, diving straight into the most common issues that often arise from communication problems and relationships that develop by “default” instead of design. He’s been negotiating and litigating high-conflict divorces for two decades and has been featured on NPR, Good Morning America, ABC Nightline News and more. Kat...

Kathryn interviews Trial Attorney James J. Sexton Esq, author of “How to Stay in Love: Practical Wisdom from an Unexpected Source.” He tells the unvarnished truth about love and marriage, diving straight into the most common issues that often arise from communication problems and relationships that develop by “default” instead of design. He’s been negotiating and litigating high-conflict divorces for two decades and has been featured on NPR, Good Morning America, ABC Nightline News and more. Kat...

Kathryn interviews Co-founder of Magnificent Noise & NPR Veteran Eric Nuzum, author of “Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling.” Americans regularly tune in to the more than 750,000 shows currently available and podcast production is booming. Nuzum offers a book that identifies core principles to help guide readers throughout the creative process. He brought programs like Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Snap Judgment, and Wait Wait. . . . Don’t Tell Me! into the pod...

Kathryn interviews Co-founder of Magnificent Noise & NPR Veteran Eric Nuzum, author of “Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling.” Americans regularly tune in to the more than 750,000 shows currently available and podcast production is booming. Nuzum offers a book that identifies core principles to help guide readers throughout the creative process. He brought programs like Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Snap Judgment, and Wait Wait. . . . Don’t Tell Me! into the pod...

Kathryn interviews Division Chief, Pediatric Palliative Care at Riley Hospital Adam B. Hill MD, author of “Long Walk Out of the Woods: A Physician's Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope, and Recovery.” Dr. Hill suffers stress and disillusionment with the culture of medicine, leading to alcoholism, depression and suicidal thoughts. Then while in recovery, he loses a mentor to suicide, revealing the extent of the burnout epidemic in the medical field. Kathryn also interviews Associate Professor, D...

Kathryn interviews Division Chief, Pediatric Palliative Care at Riley Hospital Adam B. Hill MD, author of “Long Walk Out of the Woods: A Physician's Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope, and Recovery.” Dr. Hill suffers stress and disillusionment with the culture of medicine, leading to alcoholism, depression and suicidal thoughts. Then while in recovery, he loses a mentor to suicide, revealing the extent of the burnout epidemic in the medical field. Kathryn also interviews Associate Professor, D...

Kathryn interviews Motivational Speaker James Sweigert, author of “If You Say So.” 64% of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse. Sweigert explains how to create healthy boundaries for ourselves this holiday season. He’s a storyteller who was able to understand that how he was telling his own story and the power behind his words could shape his life. He’s now teaching others through his work as a mentor, motivational speaker and “Life Cheerleader.” Kathryn also in...

Kathryn interviews Staff Writer, Providence Journal G. Wayne Miller, author of “Kid Number One: Alan Hassenfeld and Hasbro.” Long before Hasbro was a $5 billion toy company, Alan Hassenfeld’s grandfather and great-uncle were refugees. Miller shares how they went from penniless immigrants to building what became the world’s largest toy company. He’s the co-host and co-producer of the Telly Award-winning weekly national PBS TV and SiriusXM Satellite Radio show, Story in the Public Square. Kathryn ...

Kathryn interviews Staff Writer, Providence Journal G. Wayne Miller, author of “Kid Number One: Alan Hassenfeld and Hasbro.” Long before Hasbro was a $5 billion toy company, Alan Hassenfeld’s grandfather and great-uncle were refugees. Miller shares how they went from penniless immigrants to building what became the world’s largest toy company. He’s the co-host and co-producer of the Telly Award-winning weekly national PBS TV and SiriusXM Satellite Radio show, Story in the Public Square. Kathryn ...

Kathryn interviews Broadway Star Carolyn Mignini, actress in “The Rose Tattoo,” and the upcoming film, "What Is Life Worth" starring Michael Keaton, Stanley Tucci and Amy Ryan.

Kathryn interviews Broadway Star Carolyn Mignini, actress in “The Rose Tattoo,” and the upcoming film, "What Is Life Worth" starring Michael Keaton, Stanley Tucci and Amy Ryan.

Kathryn interviews Director of Bernard L. Schwartz Center for Media, Public Policy, and Education at Fordham University, William F. Baker PhD, author of 'Organizations for People: Caring Cultures, Basic Needs, and Better Lives.' For many years, there has been talk about employee engagement as a means to lift corporate profits and reduce absenteeism and turnover. Baker examines the practices of 21 companies who put the interests and needs of employees first. He’s the Distinguished Professor of Me...

Kathryn interviews Director of Bernard L. Schwartz Center for Media, Public Policy, and Education at Fordham University, William F. Baker PhD, author of 'Organizations for People: Caring Cultures, Basic Needs, and Better Lives.' For many years, there has been talk about employee engagement as a means to lift corporate profits and reduce absenteeism and turnover. Baker examines the practices of 21 companies who put the interests and needs of employees first. He’s the Distinguished Professor of Me...

Kathryn interviews Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology, Weill Cornell Medical College Dr. Jacqueline Jones, author of “Medical Parenting: How to Navigate Health, Wellness & the Medical System with Your Child.” She helps parents connect with their children as they grow towards adulthood and find their way through the maze of today’s medical system. Dr. Jacqueline Jones trained at Cornell Medical College and completed her surgical training at University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Medic...

Kathryn interviews Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology, Weill Cornell Medical College Dr. Jacqueline Jones, author of “Medical Parenting: How to Navigate Health, Wellness & the Medical System with Your Child.” She helps parents connect with their children as they grow towards adulthood and find their way through the maze of today’s medical system. Dr. Jacqueline Jones trained at Cornell Medical College and completed her surgical training at University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Medic...

Kathryn interviews Mental Health Expert Dr. Ken Druck, author of “Raising an Aging Parent: Guidelines for Families in the Second Half of Life.” Millions of Americans are caring for aging parents. Dr. Druck teaches readers how to effectively care for our parents, and ourselves, and how to foster an atmosphere of love, understanding and peace in our families. He’s been featured on CNN, PBS and in the HuffPost and the NY Times. Kathryn also interviews Neuroscientist & Psychiatrist John Kruse MD, Ph...

Kathryn interviews Mental Health Expert Dr. Ken Druck, author of “Raising an Aging Parent: Guidelines for Families in the Second Half of Life.” Millions of Americans are caring for aging parents. Dr. Druck teaches readers how to effectively care for our parents, and ourselves, and how to foster an atmosphere of love, understanding and peace in our families. He’s been featured on CNN, PBS and in the HuffPost and the NY Times. Kathryn also interviews Neuroscientist & Psychiatrist John Kruse MD, Ph...

Kathryn interviews Motivational Speaker James Sweigert, author of “If You Say So.” 64% of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse. Sweigert explains how to create healthy boundaries for ourselves this holiday season. He’s a storyteller who was able to understand that how he was telling his own story and the power behind his words could shape his life. He’s now teaching others through his work as a mentor, motivational speaker and “Life Cheerleader.” Kathryn also in...

Kathryn interviews Motivational Speaker James Sweigert, author of “If You Say So.” 64% of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse. Sweigert explains how to create healthy boundaries for ourselves this holiday season. He’s a storyteller who was able to understand that how he was telling his own story and the power behind his words could shape his life. He’s now teaching others through his work as a mentor, motivational speaker and “Life Cheerleader.” Kathryn also in...

Kathryn interviews NY Times Best-Selling Author, Film Producer & Musician James Twyman PhD, creator of “Brother Sun, Sister Moon.” He’s bringing his new musical on St. Francis to Broadway, and with the beloved saint as his model, will travel penniless, on foot and with whatever food, housing and further transportation that God will provide. He’s the NY Times best-selling author of sixteen books, has recorded over eighteen albums, and has produced or directed seven films. Kathryn also interviews ...

Kathryn interviews NY Times Best-Selling Author, Film Producer & Musician James Twyman PhD, creator of “Brother Sun, Sister Moon.” He’s bringing his new musical on St. Francis to Broadway, and with the beloved saint as his model, will travel penniless, on foot and with whatever food, housing and further transportation that God will provide. He’s the NY Times best-selling author of sixteen books, has recorded over eighteen albums, and has produced or directed seven films. Kathryn also interviews ...