Episodes

Kathryn interviews SeriousFun Children’s Network’s Clea Newman on how she has made giving back a lifelong family tradition. As the daughter of one of the most philanthropic and famed couples, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, Newman learned from a young age that giving back is a way of life. Founded by Paul Newman in 1988, SeriousFun Children’s Network has served more than 518,000 children and families from more than 50 countries through 30 camps and programs serving children with serious illness...

Kathryn interviews Championship-winning soccer star Robbie Rogers on his book “Coming Out to Play”. In February 2013, when Rogers came out as gay via a letter that he posted online, he made sports history. After having kept his sexuality a secret for 25 years, he became the first openly gay man to compete in a major North American professional sports league. Rogers shares the story of the turbulent years leading up to that landmark decision, and the profound ways in which his life changed. brbr ...

Kathryn interviews psychologist Sherrie Campbell PhD, author of “Loving Yourself: The Mastery of Being Your Own Person”. Many of us are emotionally out of control, lacking presence of mind, allowing life to take us on an emotional roller coaster where we feel crazy and at the mercy of our life situations, people, and emotions. With over two decades of clinical training and counseling experience, Campbell helps readers develop an “inner elegance” to manage their highest high and survive their low...

Kathryn interviews behavior research scientist Rachel Pruchno PhD on her memoir “Surrounded by Madness: A Memoir of Mental Illness and Family Secrets”. Mental illness is the most prevalent of all diseases suffered in the United States. According to NIH estimates, approximately 78 million Americans - about one in four - battle a diagnosable mental illness each year. In her fiercely candid memoir, Dr. Pruchno shows how mental illness threatened to destroy her own family, not once but twice. brbr K...

Kathryn interviews The Human Behavior Coach Beverly Flaxington, author of “Self-Talk for a Calmer You”. Flaxington lays out detailed step-by-step approaches with powerful positive exercises designed for those who have experienced great personal losses and who wish to use positive self-talk to move past their grieving and seek out new relationships. Flaxington is a two-time bestselling and gold-award winning author whose work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC.com, Reader's Diges...

Kathryn interviews nutritionist Talia Fuhrman, author of “Love Your Body: Eat Smart, Get Healthy, Find Your Ideal Weight, and Feel Beautiful Inside and Out”. As the daughter of doctor and bestselling author Joel Fuhrman, Fuhrman still struggled with self-confidence and body image issues. Having found the tools to surmount those challenges, Fuhrman shares her journey and advice for how other young women can find their ideal weight, prevent disease, gain confidence and enjoy strong friendships. Ka...

Kathryn interviews Meg Blackburn Losey PhD, bestselling author of “The Children of Now…EVOLUTION: How We Can Support the Fast-Forward Evolution of Our Children and All of Humanity”. For the past few years, a new kind of highly intelligent, sensory-expanded children have been misdiagnosed as overactive, depressed, autistic, ADD, ADHD, bipolar and having Asperger's Syndrome. Losey offers concrete information for parents, schools, and others to understand what these kids need and how to help them f...

Kathryn interviews coach, entrepreneur and speaker Lara Galloway, author of “Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and Happy Life as a Mom Entrepreneur”. American women are starting businesses at a rate of twice that of men. Most of these women are also moms. What does it take to be successful as both a mom and as an entrepreneur? Galloway gives existing and potential mom business owners the encouragement, advice, and healthy dose of “how-to” they need. brbr Kathryn also i...

Kathryn interviews sexuality educator Al Vernacchio, author of “For Goodness Sex: Changing the Way We Talk to Teens About Sexuality, Values, and Health”. Your kids know more about sex than you think they do. In For Goodness Sex, Vernacchio refutes the disaster prevention model of sex education, offering instead a progressive and realistic approach. Vernacchio who authors the Psychology Today blog For Goodness Sex is a TED speaker who has been featured in the NY Times. Kathryn also interviews Dr....

Kathryn interviews writer, speaker and blogger Suzanne Falter, author of Surrendering to Joy: My Year of Love, Letting Go and Forgiveness. For Suzanne Falter, 2012 was a year filled with one heartbreaking situation after another. It began with the divorce of her 25-year marriage, followed by the end of a relationship she’d just given up her home for. A successful business also closed at the same time. One month later, her 22-year-old daughter suddenly died, followed six months later by her mothe...

Kathryn interviews professor emeritus at Duke University School of Medicine Allen Frances MD, author of “Saving Normal: An Insider Revolts Against Out-of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, DSM-5, Big Pharma, and the Medicalization of Ordinary Life”. Frances was the chairperson of the DSM 4 Task Force and part of the leadership group for DSM 3 and DSM 3 (Revised). But with the newly published DSM-5, Frances finds himself the leading critic of the revision and is on a passionate quest to save what is ...

Kathryn interviews award-winning investigative reporter Greg O’Brien, author of “On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer’s”. Without a cure, Alzheimer’s is expected to exceed heart disease and cancer as the leading cause of death in the next 15 years. Diagnosed at 59 with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s, O’Brien has written an illuminating, naked and honest account of living with the disease, not dying with it. In his memoir, On Pluto he speaks candidly about what it’s like to lose your mind and to see s...

Kathryn interviews UCLA School of Medicine professor Daniel J. Siegel MD, author of “No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind”. The pioneering experts behind the bestselling “Whole-Brain Child” will challenge your notion of what discipline is, its practicality when it comes to child rearing, and how we can best implement it going forward. Daniel J. Siegel M.D. is the founding co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Kat...

Kathryn interviews attorney Angie Hallier, author of “The Wiser Divorce: Positive Solutions for Your Next Best Life”. Based on Hallier’s many years of experience as an attorney working in family law, The Wiser Divorce is about realistic strategies and positive solutions that can heal a broken family, help you uncover hidden talents and interests, and grow as an individual. Hallier is the founder and managing partner of Hallier & Lawrence PLC, ranked the #1 family law firm in Arizona. Kathryn als...

Kathryn interviews practicing general surgeon Dr. Paul Ruggieri, author of “The Cost of Cutting: A Surgeon Reveals the Truth Behind a Multibillion Dollar Industry”. Joan Rivers’ tragic death raises serious question about how, when and where elderly patients receive medical treatment. The Cost of Cutting takes an unflinching look at tough truths and offers practical insights about reducing the cost of surgery, restructuring the way we pay for health care and improving health outcomes for all pati...

Kathryn interviews award-winning science writer Elizabeth Svoboda, author of “What Makes a Hero? The Surprising Science of Selflessness”. Are those who take it upon themselves to tackle a mad gunman, or stare down a bully by acting selflessly, different from the rest of us? Svoboda travelled the country consulting with top biologists and neuroscientists, to find the answers to “what makes a hero?” She has written for The New York Times, Psychology Today, Popular Science and Wired. Kathryn also i...

Kathryn interviews LIVESTRONG.com weight loss blogger Rachel L. Pires, author of “Diet Enlightenment: The Real Secret to Weight Loss”. Those who have adapted Pires’ program — including her father, a Neuropsychologist at Weill-Cornell Medical College — have been able to lose and maintain their desired weight with ease. Pires, a Boston University graduate, is a weight loss advisor, a dancer, a 2nd degree black belt, and an advanced certified scuba diver. Kathryn also interviews University of Penns...

Kathryn interviews bestselling author Stephen Arterburn and David Flink

Kathryn interviews bestselling career author Vicky Oliver on her latest book “7 Ways to Become a People Person”. A recent study of 20,000 new hires found that nearly half of them (46 percent) failed within 18 months--and it wasn't because they lacked work skills. 89% of the time it was for attitudinal reasons: inability to be coachable and get along with others. Oliver is the author of five bestselling books on personal branding, etiquette, and career development. Kathryn also interviews nutriti...

Kathryn interviews award-winning educator Kim Bearden, author of “Crash Course: The Life Lessons My Students Taught Me”. Bearden co-founded the Ron Clark Academy (RCA), an internationally-acclaimed middle school and educator training facility in Southeast Atlanta, which Oprah has called The Best School in America. In Crash Course Bearden shares the tools she uses to connect with students in a way that motivates and inspires as she reflects on key moments in her personal and professional life. Ka...

Kathryn interviews life transition coach Sheri L. Samotin, author of “Facing the Finish: A Road Map for Aging Parents and Adult Children. Dealing with crisis is far more stressful than planning ahead, and “Facing the Finish” gives clear guidance to making a plan that works. Sheri Samotin is the founder of LifeBridge Solutions LLC and has worked with hundreds of families to deal with the challenges of aging. Kathryn also interviews Forbes Magazine’s “Ones to Watch” Katherine Lorenz on next genera...

Kathryn interviews award-winning psychotherapist Jude Bijou MA MFT, author of “Attitude Reconstruction: A Blueprint for Building a Better Life”. Bijou says we can't control which fearful, fretful, and anxious thoughts pop into our brain. But we can control how we respond to those thoughts. Her theory of Attitude Reconstruction® evolved over the course of more than 30 years as a licensed marriage and family therapist. Bijou's work has been referenced in USA Today, Fox News and Huff Post Parents. ...

Kathryn interviews Beverly Delich, author of “Come Fly With Me: Michael Buble’s Rise to Stardom”. Michael Bublé just kicked off his Summer 2014. From the very beginning, deep inside his heart and soul, Michael wanted the brass ring and nothing less, says Delich. Even facing adversity, his desire for a major label and a major management company were the objectives. Come Fly With Me reveals Delich's true behind-the-scenes story of the raw beginnings of Bublé's struggles and the stepping-stones tha...

Kathryn interviews psychiatrist David M. Allen MD, author of “How Dysfunctional Families Spur Mental Disorders: A Balanced Approach to Resolve Problems and Reconcile Relationships”. Millions of Americans have psychological issues or are affected by those of their family members, ranging from anxiety and bipolar disorder to mood and personality disorders. Dr. Allen examines the role of dysfunctional family interactions in the genesis and maintenance of certain behavioral problems. Kathryn also in...