Episodes

Kathryn interviews award-winning author and caregiver advocate Carolyn Brent MBA on her book “The Caregiver’s Companion: Caring for Your Loved One Medically, Financially and Emotionally While Caring for Yourself”. With 13 million U.S. baby boomers caring for elderly parents, thousands of adult caregivers struggle with determining if their parent is fit to remain living alone. To help ease the process, Brent shares 10 signs that can give one better peace of mind when making this all-important dec...

Kathryn interviews John Connolly EdD, President and CEO of the Castle Connolly Medical “America’s Top Doctors” listing. Not only is it America's most trusted source for identifying top physicians, it's the only site whose doctors are recommended by other doctors. Dr. Connolly is one of the nation's foremost experts on identifying top physicians and is featured in The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune and The Boston Globe. He has also appeared on The Today Show, 20/20 and Good Morning America. ...

Kathryn interviews journalist and award-winning TV host Michaela Haas PhD, author of “Bouncing Forward: Transforming Bad Breaks into Breakthroughs”. Eighty-nine percent of Americans experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Dr. Haas explores the revolutionary scientific research of posttraumatic growth through the transformative, uplifting stories of many famous and recognizable names, including one of the last interviews with the late Dr. Maya Angelou. br Kathryn also interview...

Kathryn interviews David Roddenberry, founder of HealthyWage, the world’s leading purveyor of corporate and team-based weight loss challenges and financially-induced diet contests for individuals. HealthyWage recently announced that so far this year it has paid out winnings of over $2,500,000 to participants for a collective 750,000 pounds lost through its various cash rewards-based weight loss programs. Roddenberry is a summa cum laude Harvard graduate in neuroscience. br Kathryn also interview...

Kathryn interviews teacher Ken Murray, author of “Eulogy: A Novel”. What effect does growing up with fundamentalists have on children? In his powerful debut novel, Murray explores an unusual, Rapture-obsessed fundamentalist Christian family that places all of its hopes on catastrophic destruction. Although Eulogy is not a memoir, Murray has first-hand experience with growing up in this kind of environment. Kathryn also interviews award-winning designer Ayse Birsel, author of “Design the Life You...

Kathryn interviews humanitarian Andrew Faas, author of “The Bully’s Trap: Bullying in the Workplace”. Whistleblowers often pay a heavy price for exposing corporate corruption. Late in his career Faas exposed a corrupt executive who retaliated against him. Because of this bullying, Faas’ health deteriorated and he developed post-traumatic stress disorder. “The Bully Trap” provides a comprehensive and provocative insight into the dynamics, impacts and costs of bullying in the workplace, providing ...

Kathryn interviews Philadelphia Gay News Founder Mark Segal, author of “And Then I Danced: Traveling the Road to LGBT Equality”. On December 11, 1973 Segal disrupted the live broadcast of the CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite by sitting on Cronkite’s desk yelling, “Gays protest CBS prejudice!” directly into the camera. This was watched live by 60% of American households, presenting many with their first concept of gay rights. 40 years later, Segal and his fiancé́ danced together at the White...

Kathryn interviews writer and attorney Lara Bazelon, author of the recent New York Times article “From Divorce, a Fractured Beauty”. Bazelon describes her own unique experience of divorce and co-parenting. 'The decision to end a marriage is not about quitting. Divorce, at its best, is a love reborn — birthed from heartache and despair and ultimately, forgiveness — that creates a different kind of family.’ Bazelon's essays have appeared in the New York Times, Slate Magazine, Politico and the Los ...

Kathryn interviews rape victim advocate Monika Korra, author of “Kill the Silence: A Survivor’s Life Reclaimed”. In 2009 college sophomore, track star and Olympic hopeful Korra was grabbed by three men and brutally raped. Korra shares the inspiring combination of mental and physical work that gave her the strength to win her greatest fight yet: the court case against the men who had attacked her. Korra is featured in the award-winning ESPN documentary “Breaking the Silence”. Kathryn also intervi...

Kathryn interviews Caron Treatment Centers President and CEO Doug Tieman, author of “Flying Over the Pigpen: Leadership Lessons from Growing Up on a Farm”. Before age 40 Tieman struggled with alcoholism after achieving success as a CEO in the addiction treatment and behavioral healthcare field. In his new memoir Tieman shares the story of how he chose not to follow the expected path of becoming a pig farmer like his father and rose to the top in his chosen career while embracing recovery from hi...

Kathryn interviews Theresa Brown RN, author of “The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients’ Lives”. “The Shift” opens our eyes to the intense, frustrating and often joyful profession that is really the heart and soul of any hospital. By sharing her ups and downs during just one shift on the floor of the cancer ward, Brown reveals how nurses advocate for their patients, make dozens of medical decisions, chart their work, interact with doctors and hospital staff and keep their own emotions ...

Kathryn interviews cancer survivor Sally Loughridge PhD, author and illustrator of “Daniel and His Starry Night Blanket: A Story of Illness and Sibling Love”. When a child has a critical illness parents must cope with the diagnosis, the treatment and their own emotional responses. Young siblings may feel abandoned amid intense parental attention to a sick sibling. This is the story of a young boy as he is impacted by his sister's cancer journey. Dr. Loughridge is a child psychologist, cancer sur...

Kathryn interviews sociologist Dina Rose PhD, author of “It’s Not About the Broccoli: Three Habits to Teach Your Kids for a Lifetime of Healthy Eating”. After years of research and working with parents, Dr. Rose discovered a powerful truth: when parents focus solely on nutrition, their kids eat poorly. But when families shift their emphasis to behaviors and habits, they promote healthy eating. She uses over fifteen years of experience to give readers tips on how to avoid bad eating habits in ear...

Kathryn interviews spiritual mentor Barb Schmidt, author of “The Practice: Simple Tools for Managing Stress, Finding Inner Peace, and Uncovering Happiness”. September is National Recovery Month. Schmidt knows firsthand about addiction as she celebrates her 31 years of recovery from Bulimia. The Practice is a culmination of the knowledge and wisdom she gained while battling addiction. Schmidt is a TedX presenter and founder of the community outreach program Peaceful Mind Peaceful World. Kathryn a...

Kathryn interviews Elda M. Dawber LICSW, author of “Wait Until I’m Dead! A Novel of Family Secrets”. Surviving family horror is one thing. Having the courage to reveal it is another. Dawber introduces readers to D.J. Brava, a writer of bestselling romance novels who is now writing a memoir of child abuse and recovery. While the draft manuscript panics her editor, her family's response is to unravel revealing long-held secrets. Dawber is the recipient of the NASW-RI Chapter Lifetime Achievement A...

Kathryn interviews Travis Hugh Culley, author of “A Comedy & A Tragedy: A Memoir of Learning How to Read and Write”. Growing up Culley faked his way through homework and tests by pretending to know how to read. An audition for an acting program sent Culley on an unlikely path toward literacy, and once his parents separated and his grades fell, he ran away from home turning to writing and words for strength. This powerful memoir is a work of love, of friendship and of confidence in one young scho...

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...