Episodes

Kathryn interviews author Fran Shaw PhD on her Amazon #1 bestseller book “Lord Have Murphy: Waking Up in the Spiritual Marketplace”. Dr. Shaw introduces readers to Murphy, a new yogi embarking on a journey of conscious awareness and higher self. With unrelenting humor, this book tells the tale of Murphy giving it a try. Dr. Shaw is a professor at the University of Connecticut at Stamford and an award-winning author. Kathryn also interviews meQuilibrium Chief Science Office and Co-Creator Andrew ...

Kathryn interviews Oprah’s “Phenomenal Man” and New York Times bestselling author Ron Clark on his book “Move Your Bus: An Extraordinary New Approach to Accelerating Success in Work and Life”. Imagine a company as a bus filled with people who either help or hinder the team’s ability to move it forward. As the boss it is the driver’s job to steer the organization, encourage the workers to keep the 'bus' moving, and sometimes kick off those who aren’t pulling their weight. Clark brings his leaders...

Kathryn interviews mental health expert Jaime Kulaga PhD, author of “The SuperWoman’s Guide to Super Fulfillment: Step-by-Step Strategies to Create Work-Life Balance”. What woman today doesn’t feel over-worked, over-tired, and pushed to her limit? Dr. Kulaga gives women the tools to begin enjoying life again, to stop struggling and to focus on how to create a lifestyle that works for you instead of against you. Dr. Kulaga is featured on Forbes.com and in Glamour, Self and Prevention magazines. K...

Kathryn interviews psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer Nzinga Harrison. Everyone is talking about ghosting, a term used to describe relationships where one person stops all communications with a partner and goes completely silent. It happens in business where clients and vendors totally disappear or among lifelong friends who suddenly disconnect. Dr. Harrison examines the effects of ghosting and why it has become so popular. Dr. Harrison is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School ...

Kathryn interviews certified financial planner Cary Carbonaro MBA, author of “The Money Queen’s Guide: For Women Who Want to Build Wealth and Banish Fear”. Carbonaro uses her 25 years of financial expertise to help readers plan for growth and success while avoiding the pitfalls that can derail financial security along the way. Carbonaro is featured on CNBC, The Today Show, and PBS Nightly Business. Kathryn also interviews Brooklyn Nets team psychiatrist Dr. Johnny Lops, author of “Reinvent Yours...

Kathryn interviews psychologist Dr. Jay Richards about the psychology around the recent NAACP race controversy. Rachel Dolezal, the former President of the Spokane, Washington chapter of the NAACP, has come under fire for misrepresenting her race after her biological parents told reporters that their daughter Rachel is white. Dr. Richards applies his 30 years of clinical experience to uncover the psychology behind Dolezal’s claims. Kathryn also interviews award-winning journalist Donna Jackson N...

Kathryn interviews Tracy Slater, author of “The Good Shufu: Finding Love, Self, and Home on the Far Side of the World”. When she took a short-term job teaching English to businessmen in Japan, Slater had no intention of falling in love. “The Good Shufu” chronicles her leap of faith as she tries to build a life in Japan, undergoing multiple fertility treatments all in a language and culture she can hardly understand. Slater has appeared in The Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, and the New York Times...

Kathryn interviews legal expert Norman D. Bates, author of “Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations: Guidelines for Managers and Parents”. Adults come in contact with teens through youth-serving organizations. While this is usually in the context of a positive and nurturing environment, opportunities for sexual abuse can occur. Bates emphasizes the importance of a proactive approach to ending child sexual abuse. Bates is featured in The Wall Street Journal and The NYTimes. K...

Kathryn interviews neuroscientist Dr. Frances E. Jensen, author of the book “The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults”. Dr. Jensen discusses how aspects of the teenage brain – from learning and memory to gender differences – are changed once a person experiences a head trauma. Dr. Jensen is Chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania and was Director of Translational Neuroscience at Harvard Medical School. Kathryn als...

Kathryn interviews diet and nutrition expert Lori Shemek PhD, author of “How to Fight FATflammation: A Revolutionary 3-Week Program to Shrink the Body’s Fat Cells for Quick and Lasting Weight Loss”. Dr. Shemek says a successful diet isn't centered on cardio and cutting calories doesn't cut it. Dr. Shemek gives us a radical approach to achieving optimum health—simply by restoring your body's fat cells to their natural state. Dr. Shemek’s work is featured in Shape, FOX News, ABC, and NPR. Kathryn ...

Kathryn interviews Family Systems Institute founder and director Jenny Brown MSW, author of “Growing Yourself Up: How to Bring the Best to All of Life’s Relationships”. It’s in our relationships that we can experience the very best of ourselves and the very worst. Brown teaches us that all of life’s relationships are integral to increasing self-awareness and growing maturity – and it’s not necessarily the comfortable ones that promote personal growth. Kathryn also interviews stress and resilienc...

Kathryn interviews journalist Sarah Tomlinson, author of the book “Good Girl: A Memoir”. Told with raw honesty, this father-daughter memoir from Tomlinson recounts her unconventional upbringing as colored by her complicated relationship with her father. Bittersweet, honest, and ultimately redemptive, “Good Girl” takes an insightful look into what happens when the people we love unconditionally are the people who disappoint us the most.

Kathryn interviews psychotherapist Rob Garfield MD, author of “Breaking the Male Code: Unlocking the Power of Friendship”. Traditional notions of masculinity have changed and men are now forced to take on new roles within their families and relationships. Dr. Garfield, named by Philadelphia Magazine as one of the city’s “TOP DOCS”, shows how same-sex friendships can help men confront challenges, build connections, and lead a more fulfilled life. Kathryn also interviews award-winning novelist Bla...

Kathryn interviews Washington & Jefferson College Distinguished Research Fellow Jonathan Gottschall on his latest book “The Professor in the Cage: Why Men Fight and Why We Like to Watch”. Throughout the last decade, cage fighting and mixed martial arts (MMA) have evolved to the fastest-growing spectator sport in America. The surging popularity is just one example of our insatiable interest not just in violence but in the rituals that keep violence contained. Gottschall argues that taming male vi...

Kathryn interviews co-founder of ADDO Worldwide Kevin Paul Scott, author of “8 Essential Exchanges: What You Have to Give Up to Go Up”. Many believe that Facebook’s efforts to compete with the latest and greatest social media trends might be pulling the site in too many directions, causing the once-popular networking app to lose its luster. Scott argues that users are becoming frustrated with Facebook for spreading itself too thin, and that Facebook needs to refocus on what it does best. Kathryn...

Kathryn interviews oncologist Kevin P. Ryan MD, author of “When Tumor is the Rumor and Cancer is the Answer: A Comprehensive Text for Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients and their Families”. Stressing patient autonomy, Dr. Ryan addresses the need for knowledge when receiving the overwhelming news that you may or do have cancer. He covers not just the fear of the diagnosis and certain aspects of the journey of care, but the entire trek from when the tumor is suspected and cancer is diagnosed. Kathryn...

Kathryn interviews writer and producer Joel Silberman, author of the LA Times article “Why do we love to watch psychopaths?” The success of HBO’s “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst” and shows like CSI, Dexter, and The Blacklist prove that audiences everywhere are drawn to the in’s and out’s of manipulation, psychology and murder. But why? Silberman poses this question to actors, authors, producers, and psychologists in the entertainment industry to find out why do we love to watch ps...

Kathryn interviews George L. King MD, Research Director at Harvard’s Joslin Diabetes Center and author of “The Diabetes Reset: Avoid It. Control It. Even Reverse It.” Imagine controlling, avoiding, or reversing diabetes – that’s what 106 million Americans are searching for. Dr. King busts the media myths that keep Americans from changing their habits, outlining a clear twelve-week implementation plan for taking control over diabetes. Kathryn also interviews Thelma Reese EdD, former Hooked on Pho...

Kathryn interviews parent and autism advocate Carrie Cariello, author of “What Color is Monday? How Autism Changed One Family for the Better”. Through hilarious mishaps, honest insights and heartfelt letters addressed to her children, Cariello shows us how her son Jack’s unique outlook brings his family of seven closer as each family member works to play a special role in Jack’s life. Cariello is a regular contributor to Autism Spectrum News, blogs for the Huffington Post and has appeared on MSN...

Kathryn interviews magazine and book editor George Hodgman, author of the memoir “Bettyville”. When Hodgman leaves Manhattan for his Missouri hometown to care for his aging mother, he expects to only be away for a few weeks. But he finds himself in a head-on collision with his aging mother, Betty, who refuses to move to assisted living. Hodgman has one big secret from Betty—who he is, and why things unfolded the way they did. Kathryn also interview weight-loss coach Margaret Marshall, author of ...

Kathryn interviews licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Stephen Hupp on his book “Great Myths of Child Development”. Co-authors Dr. Stephen Hupp and Dr. Jeremy Jewell shatter the top myths that most parents believe about time-outs, childhood vaccines, breast feeding, bed sharing and more. Hupp and Jewell draw on examples from a variety of contemporary TV shows and feature films to illustrate the mixed messages about healthy child development presented in the media. Kathryn also interviews Hemp Ind...

Kathryn interviews LGBTQI activist Joe Wenke, author of “The Human Agenda: Conversations about Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity”. Despite the progress in the movement toward marriage equality, the LGBTQI community continues to face difficult and heartbreaking odds. Wenke interviewed the LGBTQI's leading change agents from authors and advocates to fashion models and sheriffs. “The Human Agenda” is Wenke's collection of interviews about growing up, coming out, finding your identity, and so muc...

Kathryn interviews marriage and family therapist Dr. Karyl McBride on her book Will I Ever Be Free of You? How to Navigate a High-Conflict Divorce from a Narcissist and Heal Your Family. Are you in love with a narcissist? When seen in day to day life, narcissism is a scary, life-altering and detrimental disorder. With more than three decades of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist, bestselling author Dr. Karyl McBride guides you through the emotional fallout and challenges of b...

Kathryn interviews debt therapist and attorney Leslie Tayne, author of “Life & Debt: A Fresh Approach to Achieving Financial Wellness”. When it comes to financial infidelity, Tayne has seen it all — borrowing from a 401(k) without a spouse’s knowledge, spending money in secret, or lending money to friends without telling a significant other. Tayne is a consumer and business debt-related attorney and advisor and founder of Tayne Law Group, P.C., Kathryn also interviews palliative care physician D...