Episodes

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...

Kathryn interviews leading relationship counselor George Moufarrej, author of “Sexual Euphoria: A Complete Guide for Men and Women”. Kathryn also interviews Crystal Walker and Phoebe Thompson, co-bloggers and co-authors of “Desperate in D.C.: Money, Marriage, and Manners in Washington D.C.”.

Kathryn interviews cardiologist Dr. Barry Silverman, author of “Your Doctors’ Manners Matters: Better Health Through Civility in the Doctor’s Office and in the Hospital”. Today doctors come across as rude and arrogant with little or no time for patients. “Your Doctors' Manners Matter” will assist you in identifying physicians and other medical professionals practicing medicine in a way that exhibits compassion, empathy, and respect for the dignity of their patients. Kathryn also interviews Linds...

Kathryn interviews award-winning journalist Ann Dowsett Johnston, author of “DRINK: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol”. Named one of Washington Post's best books of 2013, DRINK takes aim at an alarming epidemic: the worrisome rise in binge drinking and alcohol abuse among girls and women. Dowsett Johnston reveals how dangerous levels of female drinking are on the upswing, precipitated in part by an unmitigated push by the alcohol industry to woo women drinkers from an early age...

Kathryn interviews professional speaker Gabriella van Rij, author of “With All My Might”. Combating childhood tormenting, intolerance, and cyberbullying, van Rij travels nationwide speaking at schools, lecturing and conducting seminars as part of a National Kindness Campaign. Van Rij, who was tormented as a child because of being physically different from her peers, says we have dropped the ball on human kindness. Van Rij is a radio host who has appeared on Dr. Phil, NBC and FOX News. Kathryn al...

Kathryn interviews activist and Obama staffer John Hope Bryant, author of How the Poor Can Save Capitalism. When Bryant looks at America's poor and struggling middle class he sees opportunity. He sees millions who are eager to turn our economy around but right now lack the financial education and opportunities to do so. He is the founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE, a non-profit banker that provides financial dignity for all. Bryant has held positions in both the Obama and Bush administr...

Kathryn interviews leadership expert Deborrah Himsel, author of “Beauty Queen: Inside the Reign of AVON’s Andrea Jung”. Himsel worked alongside Jung as a vice president at Avon. In her new book Himsel reveals what Jung did right and wrong, based on her analysis of Jung's early successes and subsequent missteps that led to her downfall. Himsel is a leadership consultant with Fortune 500 companies including ExxonMobil, Bain, Citigroup and Walmart. Kathryn also interviews Richard Greenberg, author ...

Kathryn interviews Kate Payne, author of “The Hip Girls’ Guide to the Kitchen”. Revealing both the health and environmental benefits of cooking with fresh whole ingredients, Payne challenges readers to ditch the take-out menus, providing advice on basic cooking methods and more advanced techniques. Kate's advice has been featured in The New York Post and USA Today and is a frequent contributor to AOL's Kitchen Daily. Kathryn also interviews former White House correspondent Pete Seat, author of “...

Kathryn interviews Chicken Soup for the Soul Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Amy Newmark, author of “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias”. Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia affect millions of people, and this book is especially for caregivers. This collection - a collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association - offers helpful advice, expert tips, and emotional support for families and caregivers of those living with Alzheimer's. Kathryn also interview...

Kathryn interviews autism advocate Krista Vance, author of “Meet Jamie Now: A Life Free of Autism”. After leaving a charmed Hollywood life in hopes of starting a family, Vance undergoes in vitro fertilization and prematurely delivers twins, Jack and Jamie. By Jamie's nineteenth month, he no longer speaks and the light is gone from his eyes. The beautiful child everyone knew is lost in the world of autism. With her strength, love of family and never-failing optimism, Vance proves that almost anyt...

Kathryn interviews associate professor Krista Bremer, author of “My Accidental Jihad”. Bremer never imagined the unexpected turns that would lead to the life she has today: married to an older Muslim man from an impoverished Libyan village and raising together two children with Arabic names in the American South. Her essays have been published in O: The Oprah Magazine, More magazine and The Sun. She has been featured on NPR and in the PBS series Arab American Stories. Kathryn also interviews gyn...

Kathryn interviews Dee Williams, author of “The Big Tiny: A Built-it-Myself Memoir”. The Big Tiny is a graceful, inspired memoir about building a home from scratch and discovering a true sense of self-in just 84 square feet. This experience has shown how Williams lives: simply and efficiently, with awareness of the community and environment, and with an open mind. Her story has been featured on Good Morning America and NBC Nightly News, and on NPR, PBS, MSNBC, CNN, and CBC. Kathryn also intervie...

Kathryn interviews journalist Katty Kay, author of “The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance – What Women Should Know”. Why do so few women lack the self-assurance that drives many of their male colleagues? Washington correspondent for BBC World News America Katty Kay, delves into this contemporary conundrum and uncovers some provocative truths. Kathryn also interviews Dr. Terry Wahls, author of “The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functiona...

Kathryn interviews John Wareham, author of “How to Survive a Bullet to the Heart: Secret Lives and Uncensored Confessions of Maximum Security Prison Inmates”. Inspired to become involved in teaching prisoners by a son who did time at Riker's Island, John Wareham started a program, now in its 18th year, called 'Taking Wings' aimed at keeping inmates from returning to prison. Wareham has appeared on BBC, CNN, Fox News, Live at Five and Court TV. Kathryn also interviews Sonya Rhodes PhD, author of ...

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 “America’s Eat Strategist” Rania Batayneh MPH, author of “The One One One Diet”. To be successful on this bestselling diet, readers only need to count to one: one protein, one carb, and one fat at every meal. Batayneh is regarded as an expert in the field of Nutrition and Wellness. Batayneh has appeared on MSNBC and is featured in Women's Health, Redbook, and Prevention Magazine. Kathryn also interviews “The Anger Guy” Evan Katz, author of “Inside the Mind of an Angry Man: Hel...