Episodes

Kathryn interviews Hollywood screenwriter and bestselling author Delia Ephron on her latest book “Sister Mother Husband Dog (etc)”, a memorable collection of personal and poignant stories and essays, anchored by a remembrance of losing her older sister, Nora Ephron. Ephron's movies include The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and You've Got Mail and she has appeared regularly in The New York Times, Vogue, and The Huffington Post. Kathryn also interviews Bob Forrest, author of “Running with Mons...

Kathryn interviews grief consultant Rachel Blythe Kodanaz, author of “Living with Loss, One Day at a Time”. By presenting daily encouragement to individuals and families who have recently lost a loved one, Kodanaz proposes tools and suggestions that offer hope, optimism, introspection, and self-discovery. Kodanaz is a columnist for Living with Loss Magazine and has appeared on Good Morning America. Kathryn also interviews Beverly Guy-Sheftall, pioneer of Black women’s studies. As one of the lead...

Kathryn interview Tish Squillaro, CEO of Candor Consulting and author of “HeadTrash” Cleaning Out the Junk Standing Between You and Success”. What are the 7 things successful people do differently from the rest of us? Squillaro says that they effectively manage their headtrash emotions - negative messages that are self-destructive. Kathryn also interviews five-time bestselling author Larry Winget on his book “Grow a Pair: How to Stop Being a Victim and Take Back Your Life”. Winget has over twent...

Kathryn interviews Steven H. Farber MD, author of “As Sick As Our Secrets”. Dr. Farber was a respected cardiologist at the top of his career when he became addicted to the prescription drug samples that were constantly brought to his office, costing him his medical license and the life of a friend. Proving that physicians are not invincible to drug addiction, Dr. Farber shares his path from chemical dependency to recovery - a battle that claims a life every 19 minutes. Farber founded HEART of Mo...

Kathryn interview Harvard physicians Leana Wen MD and author of “When Doctors Don’t Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnosis and Unnecessary Tests”. Dr. Wen exposes how the very first step of medical care – the diagnosis – is flawed to focus on one symptom. Dr. Wen is a Rhodes Scholar who has been featured in TIME, Newsweek, and The New York Times. Kathryn also interviews Licensed Clinical Social Worker Joanne Fleisher, author of “Living Two Lives: Married to a Man & in Love with a Woman”. Fleisher was...

Kathryn interviews currency expert and award-winning journalist Jacqui Dunne, author of “Rethinking Money: How New Currencies Turn Scarcity Into Prosperity”. With economies around the world failing and continuous financial meltdowns, solutions to the global financial crisis seem impossible. Currency expert Jacqui Dunne argues that the solutions are simple, and that there are thousands of ways to solve not only our recurring fiscal crises but our ongoing social and ecological debacles as well. Du...

Kathryn interviews award-winning author Iris Smyles on her latest book “Iris Has Free Time: A Novel”. In the tradition of Elane Dundy's Jay Gorce, Kingsly Amis' Lucky Hime, and Truman Capote's Holly Golightly, Iris is a new anti-heroine, a bracingly unique voice treating age-old subjects of love, sex, work and identity with a freshness and originality that will startle and charm. From quarter-life crisis to the shock of turning thirty, Iris Has Free Time charts a madcap, melancholic course throu...

Kathryn interviews cofounder of The Y Collaborative Dr. Susan Lieberman, author of “Death, Dying and Dessert: Reflections on 20 Questions About Dying”

Kathryn interviews award-winning author Mark Matousek on his book “Ethical Wisdom for Friends: How to Navigate Life’s Most Complicated, Curious, and Common Relationship Dilemmas”. Recognizing that relationships with friends are vital to our health and happiness, Matousek draws on personal experience, interviews, and letters from readers to refine the do's and don'ts of friendship. A featured blogger for The Huffington Post and Psychology Today, Matousek's work has appeared in The New Yorker, AAR...

Kathryn interviews clinical expert Jennifer J. Thomas PhD and author Jenni Schaefer on their book “Almost Anorexic: Is My (or my Loved One’s) Relationship with Food a Problem?” Tired of hearing people say I wish I had a touch of anorexia, Thomas and Schaefer teamed up to show the truth about this psychiatric disorder. Drawing on the latest research and Schaefer's own personal recovery from anorexia, Almost Anorexic identifies common warning signs for the disorder and tips for building a healthy ...

Kathryn interviews international sports agent and attorney David Willig on the recent first-degree murder change for NFL star tight end Aaron Hernandez. Willig, founder of American International Sports Management LLC, sheds light on what legal, personal, and athletic obstacles the former New England Patriots football player has ahead of him. Willig has over 25 years as an international business lawyer and is certified to practice law in the United States and Europe. Kathryn also interviews autho...

Kathryn interviews public speaker Robert Clancy on his book “Daily Downloads and Fortune Cookies from the Universe”. The second book in his Hitchhiker's Guide to the Soul series, Daily Downloads is Clancy's new guide offers inspirational thoughts that will help to center your spirit. Clancy is an award-winning public speaker, a 4th degree black belt master, and winner of the Outstanding New Yorker award for his service to youth. Kathryn also interviews Bella Andre, bestselling author of “The Loo...

Kathryn interviews psychotherapist John Amodeo, PhD on his book “Dancing with Fire: A Mindful Way to Loving Relationships”. Amodeo combines over thirty years of clinical experience with his Buddhist spiritual practice to create a complete guide to achieving greater intimacy in relationships of every kind. He has been a featured guest on CNN, CNBC and his work has appeared in The Chicago Tribune and Cosmopolitan. Kathryn also interviews craniofacial surgeon Kenneth Salyer, MD on his book “A Life ...

Kathryn interviews organic food pioneer and former CEO Paul Huljich, author of “Stress Pandemic: 9 Natural Steps to Survive, Master Stress & Live Well”. Huljich was worth over $100 million and was chairman and CEO of Best Corporation, an organic food company, when he had a complete mental breakdown-brought on by stress. Huljich offers 9 natural steps for becoming aware of life stressors while minimizing their harmful effects. Huljich has been featured in CNN, Psychology Today and Forbes.com. Kat...

Kathryn interviews cultural arsonist Dr. Joe Wenke, author of the book “You Got To Be Kidding: The Cultural Arsonist’s Satirical Reading of the Bible”. Dr. Joe Wenke is well known for his LGBT advocacy against the Catholic Church, frequently writing for the Huffington Posts’ Politics and Gay Voices sections. With the Catholic Church recently calling rock idol David Bowie a switch-hitting bisexual senior citizen from London, Wenke's critical look at the Bible and its context in the lives of those...

Kathryn interviews spoken word artist Sheri Booker, author of “Nine Years Under: Coming of Age in an Inner-City Funeral Home”. What started as a seemingly simple summer job at a West Baltimore funeral home quickly turned into nine years of life changing experiences for Sheri Booker. Her memoir recounts Booker's formative years spent learning about the culture of urban funerals, the business of life and death, and the variety of responses to grief and loss. Kathryn also interviews New York Times ...

Kathryn interviews New York Times bestselling author Alejandro Junger, MD on his book “Clean Gut: The Breakthrough Plan for Eliminating the Root Cause of Disease and Revolutionizing Your Health”. We live in an age of highly advanced medicine, yet we are sick and getting sicker. In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Junger explains how we can preemptively attack disease before it takes root in the gut, rather than waiting to treat symptoms as they arise. Kathryn also interviews integrative medicine...

Kathryn interviews one of Entertainment Weekly’s ’13 to Watch in 2013’ author Kimberly McCreight on her book “Reconstructing Amelia”. Bullying makes headlines whenever another tortured teen takes his or her life. This appalling pandemic is at the heart of McCreight's debut novel: a story of a career-driven single mother searching for answers to her well-behaved daughter's alleged suicide. McCreight's work has been published in Antietam Review, Oxford Magazine and Babble. Kathryn also interviews ...

Kathryn interviews Time Magazine's 'Gay Marriage Already Won' kissing couple Kristen and Sarah Kate Ellis-Henderson. With the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) decision set to be made in June, married lesbian couple Kristen and Sarah Kate Ellis-Henderson is no stranger to the front lines of the fight for marriage equality. Named one of Go Magazine's Most Captivating Couples of 2012, these women are well known for their advocacy and powerful opinions. Both Kristen and Sarah-Kate were nominated for a...

Kathryn interviews author Jennifer Close on her latest book “The Smart One”. With her bestselling novel Girls in White Dresses, Jennifer Close captured friendship in those what-on-earth-am-I-going to-do-with-my life years of early adulthood. Now with her intriguing new novel of parenthood and sibling rivalry, she focuses on the only thing messier than friendship: family. Her work has been praised by Vanity Fair, Redbook and The New York Times. Kathryn also interviews inspiration speaker, writer,...

Kathryn interviews Emily Post’s Great-Great Grandson Daniel Post Senning, author of “Emily Post’s Manners in a Digital World: Living Well Online”. In the 1920's, Emily Post was the premiere expert on good manners and proper behavior. Her great-great-grandson has adapted her rules of poised social behavior to the 21st century, giving us a 'no nonsense guide' for appropriate online and digital device behavior. Senning is an internet guru who manages web development and online content at the Emily ...

When Oprah Winfrey tells you that you must write a book, you do it. Kathryn interviews breast cancer survivor Maimah Karmo, author of “Fearless: Awakening to my Life’s Purpose Through Breast Cancer”. After her second chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer Maimah Karmo appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, where she was encouraged to document her journey from a 15 year old Liberian refugee to breast cancer survivor and advocate. Karmo is the founder of the Tigerlily Foundation, an organization th...