Episodes

Kathryn interviews Award-winning Actress Marilee Talkington, star of “See.” Legally blind herself, Marilee will be playing more than just a role in a show, but a pivotal role in the fight for authentic casting and representation. Born with cone-rod dystrophy, Talkington had no central vision, and learned how to not just survive, but thrive. She’s starred in NBC's New Amsterdam, CBS' NCIS, and countless theater productions. Kathryn also interviews Michael Korda, NY Times Best-Selling author of “P...

Kathryn interviews Award-winning Actress Marilee Talkington, star of “See.” Legally blind herself, Marilee will be playing more than just a role in a show, but a pivotal role in the fight for authentic casting and representation. Born with cone-rod dystrophy, Talkington had no central vision, and learned how to not just survive, but thrive. She’s starred in NBC's New Amsterdam, CBS' NCIS, and countless theater productions. Kathryn also interviews Michael Korda, NY Times Best-Selling author of “P...

Kathryn interviews Executive VP of Thought Leadership, FranklinCovey Scott Miller, author of “Everyone Deserves a Great Manager: The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team.” If you're like the millions of people who've made the challenging but rewarding leap to first time manager, you might not be sure what your next move is. Miller delivers the guidance you expect to receive when you're promoted. He’s a 23 year associate of FranklinCovey and a leadership columnist for Inc. Magazine and Thrive ...

Kathryn interviews Executive VP of Thought Leadership, FranklinCovey Scott Miller, author of “Everyone Deserves a Great Manager: The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team.” If you're like the millions of people who've made the challenging but rewarding leap to first time manager, you might not be sure what your next move is. Miller delivers the guidance you expect to receive when you're promoted. He’s a 23 year associate of FranklinCovey and a leadership columnist for Inc. Magazine and Thrive ...

Kathryn interviews Editor NY Times Book Review Pamela Paul, author of “How to Raise a Reader.” Reading can be a source of stress for parents: “Which books should I read to my baby? Is my child reading soon enough, fast enough?” Paul answers these questions with practical tips, been-there wisdom and inspirational advice. Her work has appeared in the Atlantic, Washington Post, NY Times Magazine, Time, NY Times EducationLife, Economist, Vogue and Psychology Today. Kathryn also interviews Cognitive-...

Kathryn interviews Editor NY Times Book Review Pamela Paul, author of “How to Raise a Reader.” Reading can be a source of stress for parents: “Which books should I read to my baby? Is my child reading soon enough, fast enough?” Paul answers these questions with practical tips, been-there wisdom and inspirational advice. Her work has appeared in the Atlantic, Washington Post, NY Times Magazine, Time, NY Times EducationLife, Economist, Vogue and Psychology Today. Kathryn also interviews Cognitive-...

Kathryn interviews Jonathan Mooney, NY Times best-selling author of “Normal Sucks: How to Live, Learn, and Thrive Outside the Lines.” Diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD as a kid, Mooney didn't learn to read until he was twelve; he often heard that he was lazy and stupid and would probably end up homeless or in jail. He realized he wasn’t the problem - the educational system and society’s concept of normal were. His work has been featured in the NY Times, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, HBO, ...

Kathryn interviews Jonathan Mooney, NY Times best-selling author of “Normal Sucks: How to Live, Learn, and Thrive Outside the Lines.” Diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD as a kid, Mooney didn't learn to read until he was twelve; he often heard that he was lazy and stupid and would probably end up homeless or in jail. He realized he wasn’t the problem - the educational system and society’s concept of normal were. His work has been featured in the NY Times, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, HBO, ...

Kathryn interviews Professor of International Politics & Economics, Middlebury College Allison Stanger PhD, author of “Whistleblowers: Honesty in America from Washington to Trump.” Whistleblowers face a difficult choice: by exposing corruption, they perform a vital public service yet they historically suffer for it. Stanger reveals the centrality of whistleblowing to American democracy’s wellbeing. She’s contributed to International Herald Tribune, NY Times, USA Today, U.S. News and World Report...

Kathryn interviews Professor of International Politics & Economics, Middlebury College Allison Stanger PhD, author of “Whistleblowers: Honesty in America from Washington to Trump.” Whistleblowers face a difficult choice: by exposing corruption, they perform a vital public service yet they historically suffer for it. Stanger reveals the centrality of whistleblowing to American democracy’s wellbeing. She’s contributed to International Herald Tribune, NY Times, USA Today, U.S. News and World Report...

Kathryn interviews Financial Services Professional Harvey Warren MS, author of “The Optimized Patient: How to Prepare for, Survive, and Recover from Spine Surgery.” Experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives. After three years and seven spine surgeries, Harvey Warren finally figured out what it takes to make the best recovery from the damaging effects of incisions, anesthesia, antibiotics and opioids. Kathryn also interviews Forbes Col...

Kathryn interviews Financial Services Professional Harvey Warren MS, author of “The Optimized Patient: How to Prepare for, Survive, and Recover from Spine Surgery.” Experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives. After three years and seven spine surgeries, Harvey Warren finally figured out what it takes to make the best recovery from the damaging effects of incisions, anesthesia, antibiotics and opioids. Kathryn also interviews Forbes Col...

Kathryn interviews Associate Professor of Communication, Boston University Tammy R. Vigil PhD, author of “MELANIA AND MICHELLE: First Ladies in a New Era.” Our most recent first ladies, Michelle Obama and Melania Trump, seem to be polar opposites in almost every way. Dr. Vigil explores how each woman has crafted her public image and used her platform to influence the country. She has served as Associate Dean of the College of Communication at Boston University. Kathryn also interviews Harvard Ev...

Kathryn interviews Associate Professor of Communication, Boston University Tammy R. Vigil PhD, author of “MELANIA AND MICHELLE: First Ladies in a New Era.” Our most recent first ladies, Michelle Obama and Melania Trump, seem to be polar opposites in almost every way. Dr. Vigil explores how each woman has crafted her public image and used her platform to influence the country. She has served as Associate Dean of the College of Communication at Boston University. Kathryn also interviews Harvard Ev...

Kathryn interviews Journalist & Certified Professional School Counselor Phyllis Fagell LCPC, author of “MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTERS: The 10 Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond and How Parents Can Help.” The middle school years are arguably those most fraught with transformation and are the most confounding to parents. Fagell, a school counselor and a therapist in private practice, is syndicated by Bloomberg, featured in The Atlantic, The NYTimes and writes regular columns for The Wa...

Kathryn interviews Journalist & Certified Professional School Counselor Phyllis Fagell LCPC, author of “MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTERS: The 10 Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond and How Parents Can Help.” The middle school years are arguably those most fraught with transformation and are the most confounding to parents. Fagell, a school counselor and a therapist in private practice, is syndicated by Bloomberg, featured in The Atlantic, The NYTimes and writes regular columns for The Wa...

Kathryn interviews NY Times columnist and Founder of The American Prospect Robert Kuttner MA, author of “The Stakes: 2020 and the Survival of American Democracy.” The 2020 election is a key moment in the history of American democracy, and Kuttner makes the stand that the Trump administration has eroded many of the bulwarks of American style democracy. He is a former columnist for BusinessWeek, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe and current columnist for The NY Times international edition. Kat...

Kathryn interviews NY Times columnist and Founder of The American Prospect Robert Kuttner MA, author of “The Stakes: 2020 and the Survival of American Democracy.” The 2020 election is a key moment in the history of American democracy, and Kuttner makes the stand that the Trump administration has eroded many of the bulwarks of American style democracy. He is a former columnist for BusinessWeek, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe and current columnist for The NY Times international edition. Kat...

Kathryn interviews Author, Philanthropist and Former Nanny Florence Ann Romano, known as The Windy City Nanny™. According to a recent survey by Cigna, the loneliest generation in the United States today is not the oldest Americans but the youngest, specifically young adults between 18 and 22 years old. Romano offers insight into the loneliness of Gen Z individuals. She is the CEO and Owner of Kindred Content and serves on the Executive Board of the Childrens Research Fund at Luries Childrens Hos...

Kathryn interviews Author, Philanthropist and Former Nanny Florence Ann Romano, known as The Windy City Nanny™. According to a recent survey by Cigna, the loneliest generation in the United States today is not the oldest Americans but the youngest, specifically young adults between 18 and 22 years old. Romano offers insight into the loneliness of Gen Z individuals. She is the CEO and Owner of Kindred Content and serves on the Executive Board of the Childrens Research Fund at Luries Childrens Hos...

Kathryn interviews Freelance Journalist Rachel Monroe, author of “Savage Appetites: Four True Stories of Women, Crime and Obsession.” Using the experiences of four women - each of whose lives were touched by crime - Monroe interrogates the appeal of true crime. She has written about #vanlife for The New Yorker, a romantic con man for The Atlantic, pick-up artists for New York magazine, child abductions on the Navajo Nation for Esquire and a small-town quilting scandal for Texas Monthly. Kathryn ...

Kathryn interviews Freelance Journalist Rachel Monroe, author of “Savage Appetites: Four True Stories of Women, Crime and Obsession.” Using the experiences of four women - each of whose lives were touched by crime - Monroe interrogates the appeal of true crime. She has written about #vanlife for The New Yorker, a romantic con man for The Atlantic, pick-up artists for New York magazine, child abductions on the Navajo Nation for Esquire and a small-town quilting scandal for Texas Monthly. Kathryn ...

Kathryn interviews Neuropsychologist Dr. Amy Serin, author of “The Stress Switch: The Truth About Stress and How to Short-Circuit It.” What if excess stress was not a chronic, permanent condition to be “coped with” - but instead is a specific type of neurological programming that could be cured? Dr. Serin has developed step by step methods to rapidly short-circuit stress responses and take your life back. As a stress expert, she has spoken at over 100 conferences and has been featured in Huffing...

Kathryn interviews Neuropsychologist Dr. Amy Serin, author of “The Stress Switch: The Truth About Stress and How to Short-Circuit It.” What if excess stress was not a chronic, permanent condition to be “coped with” - but instead is a specific type of neurological programming that could be cured? Dr. Serin has developed step by step methods to rapidly short-circuit stress responses and take your life back. As a stress expert, she has spoken at over 100 conferences and has been featured in Huffing...