Episodes

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...

Kathryn interviews Board-Certified Psychiatrist Suvrat Bhargave MD, author of “A Moment of Insight: Universal Lessons Learned from a Psychiatrist is Couch.” It is difficult for Americans to cope with our emotions after a mass shooting. Dr. Bhargave offers recommendations for changing the conversation around gun violence and brings “relatable expertise” to patients. He completed his specialty fellowship at Duke University and is a regularly featured expert on Money and CNN.com. Kathryn also inter...

Kathryn interviews Board-Certified Psychiatrist Suvrat Bhargave MD, author of “A Moment of Insight: Universal Lessons Learned from a Psychiatrist is Couch.” It is difficult for Americans to cope with our emotions after a mass shooting. Dr. Bhargave offers recommendations for changing the conversation around gun violence and brings “relatable expertise” to patients. He completed his specialty fellowship at Duke University and is a regularly featured expert on Money and CNN.com. Kathryn also inter...

Kathryn interviews President of Transformant Tony Saldanha MBA, author of “Why Digital Transformations Fail: The Surprising Disciplines of How to Take Off and Stay Ahead.” We’re in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and companies need a clear roadmap for navigating their own successful evolution. As an advisor to boards and CEOs on digital transformation and a sought-after speaker, Saldanha also founded a consulting firm specializing in assisting organizations through digital transformations. Kath...

Kathryn interviews President of Transformant Tony Saldanha MBA, author of “Why Digital Transformations Fail: The Surprising Disciplines of How to Take Off and Stay Ahead.” We’re in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and companies need a clear roadmap for navigating their own successful evolution. As an advisor to boards and CEOs on digital transformation and a sought-after speaker, Saldanha also founded a consulting firm specializing in assisting organizations through digital transformations. Kath...

Kathryn interviews Certified Master Hypnotist Kimberly Friedmutter CHt, author of “SUBCONSCIOUS POWER: Use Your Inner Mind to Create the Life You’ve Always Wanted.” Everyone has the birthright to “Expect the Exceptional” and the amazing force to make it a reality - hidden deep “below” the conscious mind. Instead of giving readers one more thing to do, Friedmutter gives readers 100 less things to do! She’s a UCLA Health Systems Board Member and Certified Master Hypnotist, and has appeared on Ente...

Kathryn interviews Certified Master Hypnotist Kimberly Friedmutter CHt, author of “SUBCONSCIOUS POWER: Use Your Inner Mind to Create the Life You’ve Always Wanted.” Everyone has the birthright to “Expect the Exceptional” and the amazing force to make it a reality - hidden deep “below” the conscious mind. Instead of giving readers one more thing to do, Friedmutter gives readers 100 less things to do! She’s a UCLA Health Systems Board Member and Certified Master Hypnotist, and has appeared on Ente...

Kathryn interviews Andrew Shaffer, NY Times best-selling author of “Hope Rides Again.” Between a whirlwind book tour and constant speculation about his potential presidential run, Joe Biden is anxious to get out of the spotlight and back home to Jill. A cathartic escape from the political status quo, Shaffer will have readers cheering for their elected officials at a time when it may feel difficult to do so. He’s been featured in the Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, the NY Times, USA Today...

Kathryn interviews Andrew Shaffer, NY Times best-selling author of “Hope Rides Again.” Between a whirlwind book tour and constant speculation about his potential presidential run, Joe Biden is anxious to get out of the spotlight and back home to Jill. A cathartic escape from the political status quo, Shaffer will have readers cheering for their elected officials at a time when it may feel difficult to do so. He’s been featured in the Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, the NY Times, USA Today...