Episodes

With daylight savings right around the corner and the winter months to follow shortly after, many are gearing up to take on the “Winter Blues.” And though many adults are equipped with the knowledge and experience to accommodate for the shorter and darker days that lie ahead, most children and teens are unprepared for the psychological changes that can take place during the colder months. Thankfully, Dr. Greg Hammer has made it his mission to educate and prepare parents, guardians, and educators...

Through the stories of sixteen families from Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, Gabrielle Oliveira paints a vivid picture of what immigrating families face: the fear, the uncertainty, the hope, and the incredible determination to build a safer, brighter future. She shares why so many families from Latin America risk dangerous journeys to the U.S.—and how education becomes their “currency of love,” the thing they’re willing to sacrifice everything for. She also talks about the teachers on the ...

Discover a refreshing perspective on aging with David Cravit, co-author of The SuperAging Workbook and a leading voice behind the SuperAging News Network. Now in his 80s, David—along with co-author Larry Wolf—brings a practical, inspiring approach to thriving in your 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond. He breaks down the Seven A’s of SuperAging—Attitude, Awareness, Activity, Accomplishment, Autonomy, Attachment, and Avoidance. This simple, powerful framework helps listeners stay mentally and physically a...

In an age dominated by quick fixes, viral wellness trends, and one-size-fits-all solutions, a quieter truth is reclaiming its place: food remains one of our most powerful forms of medicine. There is a growing return to what ancient healing traditions have always understood—that nourishment is not just fuel, but a force capable of restoring balance, vitality, and even hope. Internationally recognized Certified Nutritionist Donnie Yance has long explored this connection. His work reveals how nouri...

In this second installment of The Ghost Table trilogy protagonist Josie learns that every haunting begins with the need to be heard. She becomes a messenger of long suppressed truths - ones powerful enough to change lives. Buchwald is a freelance writer and editor who lives in Manhattan and considers New Orleans her second home. She’s written for Gotham Magazine, LA Confidential, the websites of Penguin Random House and Simon and Schuster, The New York Daily News, and Page Six, where she frequen...

At a moment when college students—and their parents—are scrutinizing the “return on investment” of humanities courses, Carlo Rotella opens the door to a classroom full of wary first-year students. He follows thirty-three students through a required literature course and captures the transformation unfolding on both sides of the seminar table. Their initial doubt—“How will this get me a job?”—slowly shifts as they grapple with demanding books, exchange ideas, sharpen their thinking, and form a ge...

It may seem fun to jump on the ChatGPT bandwagon and use it as a quick fix for mental health questions, but you shouldn’t take shortcuts to heal, according to distinguished licensed marriage, family, and child psychotherapist Dr. Nicki J. Monti. While it can offer reflection and information, it cannot understand your full emotional context, detect crises, or provide personalized clinical care. Misinterpreted advice may worsen mental-health struggles or delay real treatment. She details her own j...

Forget everything you think you know about women in midlife. Angela Burk’s raw, unfiltered, and fiercely passionate book shatters the glossy, sugar-coated stories we’ve been sold about ‘aging gracefully.’ This isn’t a manual for doing midlife perfectly—it’s a companion for doing it honestly. She dives into everything from career reinvention to the three waves of menopause—rage, wild symptoms, and all—with unapologetic candor. After divorcing at 45 and raising three young sons, she scrapped the l...

Studies consistently show that when employees feel safe to voice concerns, share ideas, and acknowledge mistakes without fear of judgment, they become more innovative, more productive, and more committed to their organizations. In Laurie Cure PhD —who has spent more than three decades helping leaders and teams cultivate healthier workplace cultures—shares practical strategies for building psychological safety, strengthening collaboration, and creating an environment where people can truly thrive...

As communities search for more effective ways to support people returning home from prison, one unexpected solution is taking center stage — literally. Theater programs are emerging as powerful tools for restoring confidence and helping the formerly incarcerated reconnect with society. That transformative potential is the focus of Broadway, Bars, and Fortune, an award-winning 40-minute documentary from director and producer Shuvendu Sen. "Broadway has become an emotional point of rehabilitation”...

Just in time for the bustling holiday season—when guests, gatherings, and gift wrap tend to take over—Ea Fuqua and Meg DeLong share simple, uplifting strategies to create welcoming, clutter-free spaces. But their approach goes far beyond seasonal sprucing. They dive into how small, intentional habits can transform your home into a calm, joyful environment all year long. They are the brilliant minds behind The Tidy Home Nashville. These two sisters have seen it all and have helped countless clien...

Former successful trial attorney and one of Houston’s most elite sought-after professional photographers, Chris Gillett exposes how a poorly crafted headshot can silently sabotage your professional image. He explains that first impressions often hinge on subtle cues—like posture, eye contact, and micro-expressions—that convey confidence or insecurity within seconds. He discusses why AI-generated portraits, despite their polish, often fail to capture authentic human warmth and credibility. Today,...

Featured on Fox & Friends for his viral healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte dupe, Hunter Stoler—a viral TikTok and Instagram creator—has captured national attention after losing over 50 pounds and slashing $11,000 a year from his grocery bill. Now, he’s sharing exactly how he did it—and how you can too. He breaks down his holistic approach that blends nutrition, fitness, and mindset to make healthy living affordable, fun, and totally doable (even during the hectic holiday season). From smart shopping st...

For more than three decades, family court attorney Meg Groff, based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, worked 60-hour weeks, often for little or no pay, defending the rights of poor and abused women and their children against a legal, social, and economic system cruelly stacked against them. She now tells the stories of some of her most memorable clients—brave women with few resources who fought for justice with amazing resilience and determination. Now she is partnering with a team of national nonp...

Step into Yumi’s Universe and get to know the friends who travel the world to learn, grow, and share the message of peace. Each character brings a special gift that helps children everywhere become Keepers of the Garden of Peace. Tess Cacciatore is an award-winning writer, director, producer and global peace advocate with over three decades of experience in entertainment, technology and social impact. As the visionary behind YUMI’s Universe, she blends storytelling, education and cultural wisdom...

It has become impossible to escape the never-ending discord and dysfunction that is becoming a defining marker of our current moment. This systemic and social conflict seems to be increasing by the week, and many are growing overwhelmed and disheartened with the state of our world and its implications for our future. We need to remember that we are capable of so much more. Recognizing these innate traits is the first step in moving past them. Cynthia Rivard teaches that we are capable of learnin...

A deadly hit-and-run shatters a quiet Connecticut town— and Hannah can't shake the chilling feeling that she knows who's behind the wheel.It might be her brother, Rob. It might be Zach—Rob's best friend and the first boy who's ever really seen her. And the truth might destroy her life. Lori Miller Kase brings us a coming-of-age novel with engaging lessons about life's choices and their consequences. Lori studied creative writing at Brown University and at Wesleyan University, where she earned a ...

Lauren Stienstra explores a world redefined by a shocking revelation: there is a biological countdown to extinction encoded into every living creature’s DNA. For humanity, just four generations remain. How and when people choose to reproduce takes center stage. Stienstra draws on extensive experience in science, public health, and crisis management, to create a robustly-imagined world that is rich with ethical quandaries. She holds degrees in physiology and crisis management, has studied creativ...

In 1912, Harry Widener, a passionate book collector, boards the Titanic with a priceless book he recently bought in London. When disaster strikes, his last words are that he must retrieve the book from his cabin—neither he nor the book are ever seen again. In his memory, his mother creates the Harry Widener Memorial Library at Harvard to preserve his collection. Years later, Violet Hutchins, a Harvard sophomore grieving her own loss, works at the library. As strange events unfold, Violet begins ...

The Blockchain Syndicate offers a gripping exploration of trust, technology and how easily the world we know can come unraveled. Robbie Bach’s insider knowledge of the tech world and his deep involvement in civic and policy circles lends a chilling authenticity to this thriller. As the Chief Xbox Officer at Microsoft he spearheaded the creation of the iconic Xbox and has served on many national boards including the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Boys and Girls Club of America and Habitat f...

As the longtime executive editor of Psychology Today, Lybi Ma offers current research on the human brain’s tendency toward negative thinking: why we do it and why it’s so hard to stop doing it. She examines methods to overcome the patterns that lead to stress, anxiety, depression and other of life’s uncertainties. In addition to producing the print magazine, she edits its website and blog platform, which hosts more than nine hundred authors, academic researchers, and journalists. Lybi Ma has a b...

While many with obsessive compulsive disorder find partial remission with standard treatment, others struggle to fully overcome symptoms or find significant relief. Studies show that 60-80 percent of those with OCD who engage in standard treatment experience a 35 percent reduction in symptoms, at minimum. This leaves significant room for improvement and is one reason Melissa Mose has developed an innovative clinical approach that holds promise for even the most treatment-resistant forms of OCD. ...

Born to addicted parents whose abuse drove his older sisters out of the home while he was still young, John Beyer became a lost teenager plagued by binge drinking, criminal activity, and emotional instability. At a tender age he had already endured life's most stressful experiences—death, divorce, illness and moving. After years of self-destruction, a near-fatal car crash, and the deaths of close friends and family—he hit rock bottom. A months-long bender led him to seek help from Alcoholics Ano...

Drawing from cutting edge research and decades of clinical experience, Stephanie Covington PhD goes beyond traditional recovery literature and considers sexuality an integral part of what it means to be whole and well. Addiction, trauma, and shame can shatter your experience of intimacy and sexual joy. But healing is possible. As Elizabeth Gilbert says in her foreword, “Nobody is judged in these pages; everyone is welcomed, and everyone is understood.” Whether straight, queer, cis, trans, gender...