Episodes

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...

Kathryn interviews award-winning radio producer and author Martin Spinelli on his book “After the Crash: The Heart-Rendering True Story of How One Man’s Love for His Son Saved Both Their Lives”. Martin Spinelli's entire world changed on a Thursday morning when his wife and son were hit from behind by a sleep-deprived truck driver, instantly killing his wife and leaving his son with brain damage so severe he wasn't expected to walk, talk or even breathe unaided ever again. After the Crash is a ha...

Kathryn interviews NYT Bestselling Author John Elder Robison on his latest book “Raising Cubby: A Father & Son’s Adventures with Asperger’s, Trains, Tractors, & High Explosives”. In his popular NYT bestseller Look Me in the Eye John Elder Robison shared what it was like to grow up knowing he was different but not knowing why. Robinson is back again to shed light on what it was like to raise his son Cubby (a.k.a Jack), equally as eccentric as his father. Kathryn also interviews certified sex ther...

Kathryn interviews relationship expert and psychotherapist Christina Steinorth MA, MFT on her book “Cue Cards for Life: Thoughtful Tips for Better Relationships”. According to her research, Steinorth found that the number one thing aging parents wanted from their kids was to hear from them. Steinorth shares 7 simple ways to improve the lives of aging parents, covering everything from activities and exercise to safety and quality of life. Steinorth has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, US...

Kathryn interviews the “Emeril of Enlightenment” Sue Frederick, author of “I Can See Your Dream Job: A Career Intuitive Shows You How to Discover What You Were Put on Earth to Do”. Frederick uses practical knowledge to help hundreds of people from coast to coast set aside their fears and find their true calling. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, on CNN.com, and in Complete Woman magazine. Kathryn also interviews The Dr. Oz Show advisory board member Susan Blum MD, author of “The ...

Kathryn interviews sexuality expert and psychotherapist Tammy Nelson PhD on her book “The New Monogamy: Redefining Your Relationship After Infidelity”. Nelson helps to explain why some people choose to stay together even after infidelity, and offers practical guidance, checklists, and even questionnaires to help committed couples renew their relationship. Nelson is the founder and Director of the Center for Healing and leads couples workshops around the country. Kathryn also interviews internati...

Kathryn interviews lawyer, mother, and motivational speaker Lynn Garson, author of “Southern Vapors…A Comeback Story”. In her first book, Garson offers a glimpse of her early life as an heiress-in-waiting, living on West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta's wealthiest neighborhood. Appearing to have everything Lynn descends from the dizzying heights of prosperity culminating in seven days locked in a low income mental institution. Kathryn also interviews CEO David Fetterman of Fetterman & Associates on h...

Kathryn interviews United Children of Veterans Founder Christal Presley PhD on her book “Thirty Days with My Father: Find Peace from Wartime PTSD”. In hopes to restore her relationship with her father, Presley created The Thirty Day Project, a month's worth of conversation during which she would finally ask her father difficult questions about Vietnam. Her memoir shares how one woman and her father were able to survive generational PTSD. Kathryn also interviews counselor, educator, and attorney ...

Join Kathryn as she interviews writer and former literature professor Jill Teitelman on her book “Saving Gracie”. Recent studies show that nearly one third of the baby boomer generation is facing the difficult reality of spending the rest of their lives alone. Teitelman breaks down surviving the Circle of Hell of online dating when you're over 50, you're single, and you're still searching for Mr. Right. Teitelman has taught writing and literature at the Sorbonne, The School of Visual Arts, Pratt...