Episodes

'Inmates at Rikers Island' and 'Global Water Crisis'
March 1, 2017

'Inmates at Rikers Island' and 'Global Water Crisis'

Kathryn interviews former Rikers Island Assistant Mental Health Chief Mary Buser LCSW, author of “Lockdown on Rikers: Shocking Stories of Abuse and Injustice at New York’s Notorious Jail”. Buser worked at Rikers Island in a m...
'Disaster Preparation' and 'Suicide'
Feb. 22, 2017

'Disaster Preparation' and 'Suicide'

Kathryn interviews UPenn Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes Center Co-Director Robert Meyer, author of “The Ostrich Paradox: Why We Underprepare for Disasters”. History has shown that we consistently fail to heed ...
'F-CK Love' and 'Airport Security'
Feb. 15, 2017

'F-CK Love' and 'Airport Security'

Kathryn interviews Sarah Bennett, NYTimes bestselling author of “F*CK Love: One Shrink’s Sensible Advice for Finding a Lasting Relationship”. Veteran psychiatrist and APA Distinguished Fellow Michael Bennett MD and his comedy...
'21st Century Survival Skills' and 'Infidelity'
Feb. 8, 2017

'21st Century Survival Skills' and 'Infidelity'

Kathryn interviews NYTimes bestselling author and retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson, author of “100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition – The SEAL Operative’s Guide to Surviving inthe Wild and Being Prepared for Any Disaster”. Do y...
'Corporate Accountability' and 'Emotionally Unavailable Partners'
Feb. 1, 2017

'Corporate Accountability' and 'Emotionally Unavailable Partners'

Kathryn interviews accountability expert Greg Bustin, author of “Accountability: The Key to Driving a High-Performing Culture”. Bustin selects candidates for his “Best & Worst in Accountability Survey”. Last year’s internatio...
'Modern Parenting' and 'Parenting Talk'
Jan. 25, 2017

'Modern Parenting' and 'Parenting Talk'

Kathryn interviews ABC News Reporter Genevieve Shaw Brown, author of “The Happiest Mommy You Know: Why Putting Your Kids First is the LAST Thing You Should Do”. What happens when you do for yourself what you instinctively do ...
'Preparing for Trump' and 'Patient Safety'
Jan. 18, 2017

'Preparing for Trump' and 'Patient Safety'

Kathryn interviews NY Times bestselling author Gene Stone, author of “Trump Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Living Through What You Hoped Would Never Happen”. Stone offers guidance and concrete solutions to ...
'The Bullier' and 'The Digital Mystique'
Jan. 11, 2017

'The Bullier' and 'The Digital Mystique'

Kathryn interviews bullying expert Andrew Faas, author of “From Bully to Bull’s-Eye: Move Your Organization Out of the Line of Fire”. Faas has been following Donald Trump’s path to power. He delineates exactly what makes Trum...
'Women and Leadership' and 'The Whole30'
Jan. 4, 2017

'Women and Leadership' and 'The Whole30'

Kathryn interviews former Texas State Comptroller Susan Combs, author of “Texas Tenacity: A Call for Women to Direct Their Destiny”. Part memoir, part manifesto for inspiring others, Susan Combs shares the details of her life...
'White Men and Race' and 'Hunger and Homelessness'
Dec. 28, 2016

'White Men and Race' and 'Hunger and Homelessness'

Kathryn interviews Bill Proudman, co-founder of White Men as Full Diversity Partners. Post-election, the US is more divided and polarized than ever. Many are now calling for significant cultural shifts in wake of Mr. Trump’s ...
'Leadership and Women' and 'Understanding Cults'
Dec. 21, 2016

'Leadership and Women' and 'Understanding Cults'

Kathryn interviews The Finish Line COO Melissa Greenwell, author of “Money on the Table: How to Increase Profits Through Gender-Balanced Leadership”. There is no question that women are under-represented at the top of the cor...
'Living with Mental Illness' and 'Supporting Trump'
Dec. 14, 2016

'Living with Mental Illness' and 'Supporting Trump'

Kathryn interviews Professor Ingrid Blaufarb Hughes, author of “Losing Aaron”. One in every hundred Americans live with schizophrenia. Every year one in five Americans experience mental illness and 43,000 take their own lives...
CaringBridge and Staying Centered
Dec. 7, 2016

CaringBridge and Staying Centered

Kathryn interviews CaringBridge founder Sona Mehring. “In 1997, good friends of mine had a premature baby, and they asked me to let everyone know what was happening. Instead of making dozens of emotional and time-consuming ph...
Last Words and A Blueprint
Nov. 30, 2016

Last Words and A Blueprint

Kathryn interviews Heather Lende, New York Times bestselling author of the book “Find the Good: Unexpected Life Lessons from a Small-Town Obituary Writer”. As the obituary writer in a spectacularly beautiful but often dangero...
A Love Story and The Confident Parent
Nov. 23, 2016

A Love Story and The Confident Parent

Kathryn interviews Danielle Trussoni, bestselling author of “The Fortress: A Love Story”. When Trussoni met a brilliant, mysterious novelist from Bulgaria, it was love at first sight. They embarked on a whirlwind romance and ...
Sudden Loss and An Eating Disorder
Nov. 16, 2016

Sudden Loss and An Eating Disorder

Kathryn interviews actress, teacher and writer Roselee Blooston MFA, author of “Dying in Dubai: A Memoir of Marriage, Mourning and the Middle East.” This heartbreaking but redemptive memoir tells the story of the sudden death...
Dr. Jenn's Relationship Fix and Personalized Nutrition
Nov. 9, 2016

Dr. Jenn's Relationship Fix and Personalized Nutrition

Kathryn interviews VH1 ‘Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn’ host Dr. Jenn Mann, author of “The Relationship Fix: Dr. Jenn’s 6-Step Guide to Improving Communication, Connection & Intimacy”. Relationships aren't easy, even the good ...
Cancer Support and Patient-Centered Care
Nov. 2, 2016

Cancer Support and Patient-Centered Care

Kathryn interviews award-winning writer Stan Goldberg PhD, author of “Loving, Supporting, and Caring for the Cancer Patient”. Getting a cancer diagnosis can bring on an onslaught of fear, worry and uncertainty. Often, friends...
'Connecting with Dementia' and 'Neurosurgery and Horses'
Oct. 26, 2016

'Connecting with Dementia' and 'Neurosurgery and Horses'

Kathryn interviews creativity catalyst Deborah Shouse, author of “Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together”. Too often, people living with dementia are entertained instead of engaged. Shouse...
Living with Hair Loss and Foster Care
Oct. 19, 2016

Living with Hair Loss and Foster Care

Kathryn interviews Emmy-Nominated Soap Opera Star Amy Gibson, author of “Sex, Wigs and Whispers: Love and Life with Hair Loss”. Gibson shares her tips for successful dating, sex and intimacy while building confidence and self...
Healthy Germs and Millenial Employment
Oct. 12, 2016

Healthy Germs and Millenial Employment

Kathryn interviews scientist Marie-Claire Arrieta PhD, author of “Let Them Eat Dirt: Saving Your Child from an Oversanitized World”. It turns out that our current emphasis on hyper-cleanliness and poor diets are taking a toll...
Rosemary Kennedy
Oct. 5, 2016

Rosemary Kennedy

Kathryn interviews NYTimes bestselling author Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff, author of 'The Missing Kennedy: Rosemary Kennedy and the Secret Bonds of Four Women'. Rosemary Kennedy, younger sister of President John F. Kennedy, w...
Navigating Healthcare and Menopause
Sept. 28, 2016

Navigating Healthcare and Menopause

Kathryn interviews The Health Care Detective Frank Lalli, author of “Your Best Healthcare Now: Get Doctor Discounts, Save with Better Health Insurance, Find Affordable Prescriptions”. Lalli details how he mastered our flawed ...
Gendertrolling and Ovarian Cancer
Sept. 21, 2016

Gendertrolling and Ovarian Cancer

Kathryn interviews Feminist Studies Managing Editor Karla Mantilla, author of “Gendertrolling: How Misogyny Went Viral”. Comedian and actress Leslie Jones was recently the victim of intense and unrelentless online harassment ...