Episodes

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 ...

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, ...