Episodes

Kathryn interviews executive editor for NPR News Madhulika Sikka, author of “A Breast Cancer Alphabet”. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago, she found that there were no books on the market that spoke with honesty and attitude to women. A Breast Cancer Alphabet is an A-to-Z guide to living with breast cancer, giving women a starting point to get at some of the thorniest questions that face women in treatment for a serious illness. Sikka has won four Emmys, a Peabody, and se...

Kathryn interviews clinical research scientist Dr. Jeffrey Foote, author of “Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change”. Addiction impacts 1 in 4 families in the United States. Beyond Addiction will help show family and friends how they can use kindness, positive reinforcement and motivational and behavioral strategies to help their loved ones change. Foote is co-founder and executive director of the Center for Motivation & Change. Kathryn also interviews Harvard University l...

Kathryn interviews award-winning author Chang-rae Lee. His latest book “On Such a Full Sea” takes place in a chilling dystopia, a century or so beyond the present, where abandoned post-industrial cities like Baltimore have been converted into forced labor colonies and populated with immigrant workers. Named one of The New Yorker's 20 Authors for the 21st Century, Lee was the winner of the Dayton Peace Price and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Kathryn also interviews Toastmasters 2007 World Ch...

Kathryn interviews Bloomberg columnist and blogger Megan McArdle, author of “The Up Side of Down: Why Failing is the Key to Success”. One of the most popular business and economics bloggers for more than a decade, McArdle makes the case that success - in business and in life - is largely contingent on how quickly and nimbly we learn from our mistakes. She appears regularly on MSNBC, Fox News, and NPR. Kathryn also interviews family and youth advocate Elayne Bennett, author of “Daughters in Dange...

Kathryn interviews writer and widow Nancy Sharp, author of “Both Sides Now: A True Story of Love, Loss and Bold Living”. On the very day that Sharp delivered premature twins, she learned that her husband's brain cancer returned after eighteen months in remission. Less than three years later she became a widow. Sharp shares her unforgettable journey - one that is a gift to those looking to lift themselves from the embers of loss and adversity through bold living. Sharp writes regularly for The Hu...

Kathryn interviews New York Times bestselling author Ashley Merryman on her book “Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing”. The joy of victory and the character-building agony of defeat - testosterone and the neuroscience of mistakes - Olympians carry Top Dog in their gym bags and it are in the briefcases of Wall Street traders and Madison Avenue madmen. Merryman's work is featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek, and Time. Kathryn also interviews award-winning journalist...

Kathryn interviews cardiologist Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum and Dr. Jamie Noll.

Kathryn interviews cardiovascular specialist Amy L. Doneen, MSN, ARNP and co-author of “Beat the Heart Attack Gene: The Revolutionary Plan to Prevent Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes”. Illustrated by examples from the authors' own patients to explain what really causes heart disease, debunking many myths and misconceptions. Doneen is the Medical Director of the Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center in Spokane, Washington. Kathryn also interviews spoken word artist Arlene Schindler, author o...

Kathryn interviews founder & CEO of Phone Interview Pro Paul J. Bailo, author of “The Essential Digital Interview Handbook: Lights, Camera, Skype”. In today's interconnected world, virtual meetings have become a staple of business practice. Physical distance between employers and job-seekers is no longer the impediment it once was for the face-to-face engagement. Bailo covers everything you need to know to conquer this phase of the job search and all digital business meetings. Bailo has been fea...

Kathryn interviews best friend duo Crystal Walker and Phoebe Thompson, authors and bloggers of “Desperate in DC: Money, Marriage and Manners in Washington DC”. More than one in five middle-school aged children with behavioral or emotional problems has recently engaged in sexting - sending nude or seminude images or sexually explicit messages over an electronic device. How do parents find out what their kids text? Walker and Thompson discuss this and much more. Kathryn also interviews NYT bestsel...

Kathryn interviews Golden Globe and Emmy-winning producer Cindy Chupack, author of “The Longest Date: Life as a Wife”. Chupack has won three Golden Globes and an Emmy for her work as a writer/executive producer of HBO's Sex and the City. Her credits also include Modern Family, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Coach, among others. Now, in her new memoir she opens up about her own life, chronicling the comedic and cringe-worthy ups and downs of matrimony. Kathryn also interviews teacher and consultant...

Kathryn interviews neuropsychiatrist Daniel J. Siegel MD, author of “Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain”. Parenting expert Daniel J. Siegel uses his groundbreaking research in interpersonal neurobiology to help parents crack the code of how brain development affects teenage behavior and relationships. Siegel is the bestselling author of the books “Parenting from the Inside Out” and “The Whole-Brain Child”. Kathryn also interviews blogger Pamela Slim on her book “Body of Work:...

Kathryn interviews satirist Joe Wenke, a.k.a. “The Cultural Arsonist”, on his latest book “Papal Bull: An Ex-Catholic Calls Out the Catholic Church”. Wenke bares the scars of his Catholic childhood and exposes the bizarre, absurd and downright frightening skeletons lingering in the Vatican closet. Equal parts revelation, inquisition and humor, PAPAL BULL will make you rethink what you thought you knew about the Catholic Church. Kathryn also interview Grammy-winning performer Lani Hall Alpert, au...

Kathryn interviews Multiplicity Magazine and Twiniversity Founder Natalie Diaz, author of “What To Do When You’re Having Two: The Twins Survival Guide from Pregnancy Through the First Year”. The rate of twin births in the U.S. has risen by 79% in the last three decades, and few surprises in life pack a punch quite like the news of expecting multiple babies. Diaz outlines every step that an expectant parent of multiples needs to know from that first moment of receiving the news through the first ...

Kathryn interviews adult & forensic psychiatrist Dr. Joel Young, author of “When Your Adult Child Breaks Your Heart: Coping with Mental Illness, Substance Abuse, and the Problems That Tear Families Apart”. With the December 14th anniversary of the Newtown school shooting, this is a good time to look forward and ask what resources are available to parents of mentally-ill adult children. Dr. Joel Young uses his experience as Medical Director of the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine to help ...

Kathryn interviews patient advocate Melissa Clarke MD, author of “Excuse Me, Doctor! I’ve Got What?”. For patients diagnosed with serious conditions such as cancer, the fear of not knowing what to do next can distance them from staying active in their healthcare. Harvard-educated physician Melissa Clarke MD helps consumers make informed decisions about their healthcare, with special attention to understanding the new changes in the Affordable Care Act. Kathryn also interviews relationship expert...

Kathryn interviews cardiologist Barbara H. Roberts MD on her book “The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol”. Despite the rosy picture painted in the ads of a miracle cure for high cholesterol and its attendant heart disease, the reality of taking statins may be far less pretty. Roberts discusses both the benefits and health risks of these popular drugs. Roberts is an associate clinical professor at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University and director of the Woman's C...

Kathryn interviews former SVP and CIO Becky Blalock, author of “DARE: Straight Talk on Confidence, Courage and Career for Women in Charge”. Becky Blalock managed to work her way up from the bottom of the corporate ladder to the C-Suite in a predominantly male industry. Sharing her experiences and lessons learned, Blalock offers tips to empower women to succeed, including advice from 28 of today's top women business leaders. Blalock is the recipient of the 2011 Women in Technology Legacy Award an...

Kathryn interviews neurologist Dr. Gregory Berns, author of “How Dogs Love Us: A Neuroscientist and His Adopted Dog Decode the Canine Brain”. In his ground breaking new book, Dr. Berns shares the story of how he trained dogs to sit quietly during an MRI and reveals remarkable findings that will transform the way we communicate with man's best friend. Berns’ research has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and on CNN, NPR, and ABC. Kathryn also interviews Michael Sam...

Kathryn interviews former James Beard Foundation award official Melanie Young, author of “Getting Things Off My Chest: A Survivor’s Guide to Staying Fearless and Fabulous in the Face of Breast Cancer”. Charge head on into the battle with breast cancer, armed with these outstanding survivor's tips on how to stay sane, focused, and in charge. Complete with checklists geared toward streamlining your new life, this book helps you eliminate stress and boost your spirits with positive thinking and hum...

Kathryn interviews award-winning copywriter and bestselling author Robert Grede on his latest book “Naked Marketing: The Bare Essentials, 3rd Edition”. Kathryn also interviews clinical psychologist Guy Winch, PhD and author of “Emotional First Aid: Practical Strategies for Treating Failure, Rejection, Guilt, and Other Everyday Psychological Injuries”.

Kathryn interviews writer Deborah Schwartz, author of “Woman on Top”. Returning to the single life after tragically losing a loving husband makes a young widow vulnerable, even if she is an attorney and an independent spirit. Inspired by events in her own life, Schwartz entertains us with a fast-paced tale of greed and high society in Woman on Top. After receiving her J.D. from Boston University School of Law, Schwartz launched her career as a healthcare attorney. Kathryn also interviews Rita An...

Kathryn interviews bestselling author Nora Gallagher on her book “Moonlight Sonata at the Mayo Clinic”. During a routine eye exam that she almost skipped, Gallagher received news that would change both her ability to see and her outlook on illness. In Moonlight Sonata at the Mayo Clinic, Gallagher describes her version of Oz - a place we go when everything shifts in ways we never imagined. Gallagher’s work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, and The LA Times. Kathry...

Kathryn interviews Reid Wilson PhD and Lynn Lyons LICSW, authors of “Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous & Independent Children”. With anxiety at epidemic levels among our children, Wilson and Lyons offer a contrarian yet effective approach to help children and teens push through their fears, worries, and phobias to ultimately become more resilient, independent, and happy. Kathryn also interviews TeenInk Magazine Editor Stephanie Meyer, author of “B...