Episodes

Kathryn interviews family defense attorney and advocate Diane L. Redleaf JD, author of “They Took the Kids Last Night: How the Child Protection System Puts Families at Risk”. The U.S. practices child welfare like no other country in the world. In the name of child protection, it removes children from their families, temporarily and permanently. Redleaf, a pioneer defender of parents and families, shares the stories of what happened to six families whose children were wrongly seized by child prot...

Kathryn interviews activist Jen Epstein, author of “Don’t Get Too Excited: It’s Just About a Pair of Shoes and Other Laments From My Life”. As a child Epstein worried that she would swallow her uvula and choke to death. Then she worried high-voltage wires would get her. Eventually she was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder. Whether pondering motherhood or refusing to drink ice water abroad, Epstein exposes her inner demons with distinctive style and themes of universal appeal. Kathryn ...

Kathryn interviews trainer and coach Lorraine Ferguson, author of “The Unapologetic Saleswoman: Breaking the Barriers, Beating the Odds”. Many women are deterred from pursuing sales careers out of a fear that they will be judged by standards set by men. Illustrated with case studies drawn from Ferguson's own career and her experiences training other saleswomen, Ferguson shows how women can gain trust and respect by being both assertive and collaborative. Kathryn also interviews Thomas Sims MD, a...

Kathryn interviews psychologist, grief expert and widow Sherry Cormier PhD, author of “Sweet Sorrow: Finding Enduring Wholeness After Loss and Grief”. When we lose someone, everything changes. Cormier explains why no one should expect a grieving person to “get over it and move on.” Formerly on the faculty at the University of Tennessee and West Virginia University, Cormier has co-written and co-produced more than 50 training videos for Cengage Learning. Kathryn also interviews Michael Pipich MS,...

Kathryn interviews international speaker and leadership expert Scott Stein MA, CSP, author of “Leadership Hacks: Clever Shortcuts to Boost Your Impact and Results”. One of the most common complaints from leaders is that there is never enough time to keep up with an overloaded inbox. Stein suggests that by hacking your approach you can stay on top of your email—which gives you more time to focus on the important things. Stein has worked with many of the world’s best-known brands and government ag...

Kathryn interviews Warren Berger, bestselling author of “Book of Beautiful Questions: The Powerful Questions That Will Help You DECIDE, CREATE, CONNECT, and LEAD”. In this era of polarization, knowing how to ask the right questions enables us to “bridge the divide” and better connect with others. Berger has studied hundreds of leading innovators, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers to learn how they ask questions, generate original ideas, and solve problems. Kathryn also interviews Matthew Hora...

Kathryn interviews Jeff Goodell, author of “The Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized World”. Across the globe, scientists and civilians alike are noticing intense changes in our climate, suggesting that we are moving closer to the brink of broad disaster. Goodell has traveled across 12 countries to report from the front lines, using fact, science, on-the-ground journalism to show scenes from what already is becoming a water world. Kathryn also interview...

Kathryn interviews sustainable growth expert Rick Miller, author of “Be Chief: It’s a Choice, Not a Title”. When Miller was tasked with rehabilitating million - and billion - dollar organizations, he didn’t do it by turning to “chiefs” in the top echelon. Miller argues that if you want to drive sustainable growth that turns companies around, your organization needs to be filled with “chiefs” at every level. Miller is a former executive in Fortune 10, Fortune 30, startups, and nonprofits. Miller ...

Kathryn interviews cultural psychologist Michele Gelfand PhD, author of “Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World”. In 2011, Gelfand and her colleagues conducted a major cross-cultural investigation of the behaviors of 7,000 people in more than 30 countries. This led Gelfand to develop the tightness-looseness classification system of cultures that is the focus of her new book. Gelfand, Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland, is featured in...

Kathryn interviews consumer finance expert Jill Gonzalez on 2018’s Most and Least Diverse States in America. To determine where the most idea and identity exchanges have occurred at the highest level in the U.S. — and where the population is relatively more homogeneous — WalletHub compared the 50 states across six key categories: socio-economic, cultural, economic, household, religious and political diversity. Gonzalez, Media Director at WalletHub, is featured on NBC Nightly News, NPR’s Marketpl...

Kathryn interviews Break Free Together founder Linda Kay Klein, author of “Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free”. Klein has been advocating for change in the realm of the American Evangelical Christian Church for over a decade. She was taught that a women’s sexuality is viewed as shameful in the eyes of the church. Conversations with other young women coping with these same identity issues facilitated her own healing and lead her to w...

Kathryn interviews Ariane de Bonvoisin, NYTimes bestselling author of “Giggles and Joy Series: Spiritual Life Lessons for Kids”. Imagine tapping into the beauty of a child’s innate wisdom through the sharing of sweet and wise words of guidance and valuable life skills. de Bonvoisin does just this, with a healthy dose of enlightened humor and profound, yet simple, messages for babies and children up to ten years old. De Bonvoisin is featured on The Today Show, CBS Early Show and CNN. Kathryn also...

Kathryn interviews pediatrician Andrew Adesman MD, author of “The Grandfamily Guidebook: Wisdom and Support for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.” There are 65 million grandparents in the US, many of whom are the sole caretakers of their grandchildren. Dr. Adesman, a board-certified physician, explores the main pitfalls of raising a family for the second time around. He has been recognized repeatedly as a 'Top Doctor' by New York Magazine, Newsday and many other publications. Kathryn also inte...

Kathryn interviews social entrepreneur Due Quach, author of “Calm Clarity: How to Use Science to Rewire Your Brain for Greater Wisdom, Fulfillment, and Joy”. Quach shares her innovative program to deal with toxic stress and adversity by turning to neuroscience and meditation. Quach has used these tips herself, having escaped Vietnam as a refuge and was raised in inner-city Philadelphia. Quach is a Harvard and Wharton alum and creator of the Calm Clarity Program. Kathryn also interviews Iranian i...

Kathryn interviews journalist Bina Shah, Pakistan’s internationally renowned author of “Before She Sleeps: A Novel”. Conjuring Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, Shah takes the parable of women selected for breeding to a terrifying new level. In her dystopian thriller, women in the Middle East and Asia have had their numbers drastically reduced by war, gender selection and disease. The consequence is that women must take multiple husbands in order to produce more female children. Not all wom...

Kathryn interviews hair loss expert Danielle Marzella Grillo. Alopecia is something many women deal with impacting all areas of their lives from career to relationships, because of its impact on one's self-esteem. She travels the world educating hair loss industry professionals about the various types of alopecia, how common it is and how to find help. Danielle is featured on BuzzFeed, The Today Show and Fox News. Kathryn also interviews trauma and PTSD expert Christine C. Forner MSW, RSW on her...

Kathryn interviews Chamin Ajjan LCSW, author of “Seeking Soulmate: Ditch the Dating Game and Find Real Connection”. Ajjan offers a fresh perspective on looking for love, using a friendly, funny, and informative approach to apply evidence-based theories of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness meditation practice to the negative behaviors, thoughts and patterns that cause dating distress. Kathryn also interviews former police officer and teacher Pardeep Singh Kaleka, author of “The Gif...

Kathryn interviews award-winning journalist Nancy Rommelmann, author of “To The Bridge: A True Story of Motherhood and Murder”. In 2009 Amanda Stott-Smith dropped her 2 children from a bridge. Her 4 year-old son died while her 7 year-old daughter survived. After years of investigation, Rommelmann chronicles this tragedy in a delicately balanced piece of reporting looking into how such a crime can occur. Rommelmann is featured in The NYTimes, LA Weekly and The Wall Street Journal. Kathryn also in...

Kathryn interviews amateur primatologist Dale Peterson PhD, author of “The Ghosts of Gombe: A True Story of Love and Death in an African Wilderness”. In 1969 a volunteer at Dr. Jane Goodall's famous chimpanzee research camp followed a chimpanzee into the forest. Six days later, her body was found. Peterson reveals the story of day-to-day life in Goodall's camp and the astonishing friendships that developed between the researchers and the chimpanzees during the months preceding that tragic event....

Kathryn interviews NYTimes bestselling author Steven R. Gundry MD, author of “The Plant Paradox Cookbook: 100 Delicious Recipes to Help You Lose Weight, Heal Your Gut, and Live Lectin-Free”. In “The Plant Paradox” Dr. Gundry changes his focus to curing modern diseases via dietary changes, revealing the hidden toxins lurking in seemingly healthy foods like tomatoes, zucchini, quinoa, and brown rice. The new cookbook features 100 recipes to maintain a revolutionary way of new eating. Kathryn also ...

Kathryn interviews Yale lecturer and medical writer Randi Hutter Epstein MD, author of “Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything”. Dr. Epstein takes us on a fascinating tour of the unique history and science behind one of medicine’s most important discoveries — hormones — and our quest to control them. Dr. Epstein’s expertise is featured in the Washington Post, the NYTimes, the Guardian and on ABC News. Kathryn also interviews mother and activist Eliza Factor, ...

Kathryn interviews psychiatrist Edward M. Hallowell MD, author of “Because I Come From a Crazy Family: The Making of a Psychiatrist”. Hallowell's childhood was surrounded by dysfunction, a manic-depressive father, alcoholic mother and an abusive step-father. Hallowell’s memoir is a paean to the mentally ill and those who love them. He's featured on Oprah, CNN, NPR, 60 minutes, and in US News and World Report, the NYTimes, Washington Post and the Harvard Business Review. Kathryn also interviews A...

Kathryn interviews psychotherapist and bestselling author Jonathan Robinson on his latest book “More Love, Less Conflict: A Communication Playbook for Couples”. 30% percent of married households contain a mismatched partisan pair so it's all too easy to get upset if your spouse is your political opposite. Robinson says it's time to stop letting politics get in the way of romance and love, offering highly practical communications strategies to dissipate the tension, get on the same page and ramp ...

Kathryn interviews senior care expert and social worker Jody Gastfriend, author of “My Parent’s Keeper: The Guilt, Grief, Guesswork, and Unexpected Gifts of Caregiving”. With life expectancy almost double what it was a 100 years ago, we're at a point in history when people 85 years and over make up the largest growing demographic in the US. Gastfriend shares her guide to caring for aging family members by providing advice, vignettes and a compassionate approach to helping family caregivers find ...