Episodes

Kathryn interviews Peter Zheutlin, NYTimes bestselling author of “Rescued: What Second-Chance Dogs Teach Us About Living with Purpose, Loving with Abandon, and Finding Joy in the Little Things”. In his latest book Zheultin interweaves heartwarming and humorous stories, lessons, and advice from countless families who have welcomed second-chance dogs into their homes and the transformative effect of these adoptions. Zheutlin is featured in The Boston Globe, LA Times, AARP Magazine and Parade Magaz...

Kathryn interviews journalist Annie Hopper, author of “Wired for Healing: Remapping the Brain to Recover from Chronic and Mysterious Illnesses”. Hopper was stricken with a ravaging condition her doctors couldn't resolve. She had no choice but to try to find a cure herself. She didn't just find one, she created it. Based on a landmark scientific study that revealed the powerful link between the limbic section of our brain and the functions of the body, Hopper has empowered thousands living with c...

Kathryn interviews Pia de Jong, author of “Saving Charlotte: A Mother and the Power of Intuition”. Jong chronicles the unspeakable reality of grappling with the illness of her newborn daughter diagnosed with congenital myeloid leukemia. An award-winning novelist and poet Jong regularly contributes to The Washington Post, HuffPost and is a former columnist for the Dutch Financial Times. Kathryn also interviews former Overstock.com President Stormy Simon on her new endeavors in the cannabis indust...

Kathryn interview engineer and automotive technician Patrice Banks, author of “The Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide”. Too many women feel powerless when it comes to their cars. In her trademark red heels, award winning entrepreneur Banks is teaching women and millennials to grab the wheel and finally take control of their cars. Banks is featured on TedX, ABC Today, The Huffington Post and O Magazine. Kathryn also interviews former collegiate rower Michael Danziger, author of “Small Puddles: The...

Kathryn interviews psychiatrist Allen Frances MD, author of “Twilight of American Sanity: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump”. For the countless Americans who are concerned about the future of our democracy, Dr. Frances provides an urgently needed prescription for reclaiming our psychological bearings. Dr. Frances was the chairman of the DSM-IV Task Force and former chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Duke University. Kathryn also interviews psychology professor Jean Twenge PhD, autho...

Kathryn interviews WalletHub consumer finance expert Jill Gonzalez about the 2017 Best and Worst States for Women’s Equality. With the U.S. ranking No. 45 out of 144 countries on the Global Gender Gap Index – falling 17 spots since the previous year – WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2017’s Best & Worst States for Women's Equality. Gonzalez is featured in the NY Times, Washington Post, Fortune, and on NPR, CBS News NBC Nightly News, Fox Business Network, WSJ Live and C-SPAN. Kathryn a...

Kathryn interviews registered dietician and yoga teacher Andrea Lieberstein, author of “Well Nourished: Mindful Practices to Heal Your Relationship with Food, Feed Your Whole Self, and End Overeating”. We tend to think of food as nourishment for the body only, but we often overlook nourishing the other dimensions of our lives. Lieberstein offers tools and practices so you no longer have to turn towards food to find what you are seeking. Kathryn also interviews psychologist Nancy Van Dyken LICSW,...

Kathryn interviews psychiatrist Anna Yusim PhD, author of “Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life”. Are you living the life you thought you always wanted but feel that something is still missing? Dr. Yusim knows just how you feel. She has spent more than fifteen years studying and conducting research and came to a startling conclusion: this lingering feeling of dissatisfaction coincides with spiritual neglect. Dr. Yusim is a Stanford and Yale...

Kathryn interviews biographer Steven Gaines, bestselling author of “One of These Things First: A Memoir”. Gaines is known for chronicling some of the 20th century’s most notable artists, such as the Beatles and fashion designer Halston. Gaines reflects on his own story as a gay Jewish teen in 1960’s Brooklyn and his trajectory to, after a failed suicide attempt, a private room in one of the most exclusive psychiatric hospitals in the world. Kathryn also interviews Cornelius N. Grove EdD, author ...

Kathryn interviews healthcare executive Halee Fischer-Wright MD, bestselling author of “Back to Balance: The Art, Science, and Business of Medicine”. Dr. Fischer-Wright helps patients see what happens 'behind the curtain' in healthcare in order to better cope with modern healthcare realities. Dr. Fischer-Wright was named one of Modern Healthcare’s “Top 25 Women in Healthcare” in 2017. Kathryn also interviews self-defense and criminal expert Steve Kardian, author of “The New Superpower for Women:...

Kathryn interviews Steve Simpson, author of “Teenage and Young Adult Survival Handbook”. Passionate about educating and inspiring children to become champions of their own destiny, Simpson is one of the nation’s leading award winning child advocates on suicide, runaway, and abuse prevention. The characters he creates in his young adult fiction novels deal with many of these problems children face today. He has appeared on Montel Williams, Ricki Lake, Maury Povich, and NBC News. Kathryn also inte...

Kathryn interviews ‘The Community Therapist’ Dog Griffiths, author of “13 Ways to Kill Your Community”. Considered the me generation”, millennials are often viewed as selfish slackers, but according to Griffiths, they are key to reviving and rebuilding our small communities. Griffiths is an advocate for policies that strengthen rural communities. He maintains that it is millennials who are essential to the future of these communities. Kathryn also interviews Global Risk Institute CEO and Univers...

Kathryn interview Associate Professor at Temple University Heath Fogg Davis, author of “Beyond Trans: Does Gender Matter?” Whether on birth certificates or bathroom doors, why do we need to mark people and places with sex categories? Heath Fogg Davis, himself a transgender man, explores the underlying gender-enforcing policies and customs in American life that have led to transgender bathroom bills, college admissions controversies, and more. Kathryn also interviews Steven Pinker PhD, TIME Magaz...

Kathryn interviews professor Louise Nayer, author of “Poised for Retirement: Moving from Anxiety to Zen”. When is the right time to retire? Nayer offers inspirational insight to baby boomers and the 250,000 Americans who turn 65 every month. Nayer is featured in the San Francisco Chronicle and The Huffington Post. Her previous book Burned was an Oprah Magazine Great Read. Kathryn also interviews cardiologist Jay Cohn MD, author of “Cardiovascular Health: How Conventional Wisdon is Failing Us”. D...

Kathryn interviews Pti Worldwide CEO Royston Guest, author of “Built to Grow: How to Deliver Accelerated, Sustained and Profitable Business Growth”. One of the greatest assets of your business walks out the door every night. What are you doing to keep them happy? Guest shares a blueprint to help entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals understand how to maintain a growing business. Kathryn also interviews nephrologist Vanessa Grubbs MD, author of “Hundreds of Interlaced Fingers: A Kidney...

Kathryn interviews neuroscientist Adrian Owen PhD, author of “Into the Gray Zone: A Neuroscientist Explores the Border Between Life and Death”. Dr. Owen argues that patients thought to be non-responsive – often victims of traumatic brain injuries, strokes or degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s – are actually vibrantly alive. Through pioneering techniques, Owen affirms that these patients are conscious and in many cases able to communicate. Kathryn also interviews marriage and ...

Kathryn interviews leadership expert Julia Sloan PhD, author of “Learning to Think Strategically”. The absence of strategic thinkers is a resounding cry echoed around the globe by senior leaders in business, military and government. Dr. Sloan suggests most leaders are entrapped in an outdated, industrial-age mindset when it comes to the approach they use for developing strategic thinkers. Sloan teaches strategic thinking at Columbia University. Kathryn also interviews former bartender and leader...

Kathryn interviews psychologist Azmaira Maker PhD, author of “Where Did My Friends Go? Helping Children Cope with a Traumatic Death”. Since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook in 2012, there have been over 160 school shootings in the United States. Dr. Maker offers a one-of-a-kind therapeutic children’s picture book, specifically designed to help young children work through the traumatic loss of friends, loved ones and community members. Kathryn also interviews cancer survivor Cheryl Krauter MFT, ...

Kathryn interviews Professor Andrew Weil MD, author of “Mind Over Meds: Know When Drugs Are Necessary, When Alternatives Are Better, and When to Let Your Body Heal on Its Own”. Although medications can seem like a miracle, the way in which both the medical establishment and consumers use them has serious consequences. Dr. Weil encourages healthcare providers to consider alternatives to prescriptions, including diet, botanical remedies, and mind-body medicine. Kathryn also interviews Ayurveda hea...

Kathryn interviews Chris Pegula, dad and author of “Diaper Dude: The Ultimate Dad’s Guide to Surviving the First Two Years”. Pegula covers everything from bonding, babyproofing, and when you’ll have sex again to toddlerhood, tantrums, and tag-teaming with your partner to cover all the bases while staying (somewhat) sane. Pegula is featured on Oprah, Rachael Ray Show, Today and MSNBC. Kathryn also interviews physician Dennis Deruelle MD, author of “Your Healthcare Playbook: Winning the Game of Mo...

Kathryn interviews #1 Sunday Times bestseller Sarah Turner, author of “The Unmumsy Mum: The Hilarious Highs and Emotional Lows of Motherhood”. Turner offers an uncensored account of her early years of parenting. The Unmumsy Mum blog has more than four million page views and covers everything from 'baby-wearing incompetence' to 'second child shortcuts’. Kathryn also interviews Dr. Lauren A. Wright, award-winning author of “On Behalf of the President: Presidential Spouses and White House Communica...

Kathryn interviews blogger and mother Kari Wagner-Peck MSW, author of “Not Always Happy: An Unusual Parenting Journey”. Not Always Happy is a humorous and sharp chronicle about adopting a son with Down Syndrome from the Maine foster care system. Wagner-Peck seeks to smash the stereotypes surrounding people with Down Syndrome by sharing her funny and often brutal true life experiences. Wagner-Peck is featured in The Huffington Post, Parents Magazine and The New York Times. Kathryn also interviews...

Kathryn interviews corporate strategist Elizabeth B. Crook, author of “Living Large: The Achiever’s Guide to What’s Next”. Although many people may be unhappy with key aspects of their lives, they are often unclear over what changes they need to or want to make. Crook provides a process for not only identifying limiting beliefs, but discovering unique talents and developing a concrete plan for reaching life aspirations, helping high-achieving individuals find fulfillment. Kathryn also interviews...

Kathryn interviews Troy Amdahl, author of “Oola for Women: 7 Key Areas of Life to Have Less Stress, More Purpose, and Reveal the Greatness Within You”. The OolaGuys have put together a tome that is personal and a tribute to women. Throughout you will learn, think, and ultimately take action in a way to find more balance in life. Amdahl is a husband, father, and a successful businessman who traveled the world and retired debt-free at 42. Kathryn also interviews Penrose Halson, author of “The Marr...