Episodes

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...

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...