Episodes

Stressed out and overloaded is seemingly the norm for most people these days. How did we get this way? Julio Vincent Gambuto offers a witty outlook for those who are simply done with the constant nonsense the world demands that we take on, process, believe, and manage all day long. He starts with the premise that life in America in 2025 is relentless. He then breaks down into two important parts to answer two pressing questions: how did modern life get this way? And what do we do about it? He is...

As a professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization, Jim Murphy’s sense of worth used to revolve around results. He was focused on achievement but also afraid of failure. But then, when he started coaching professional and Olympic athletes, he often encountered the same limiting mindset. So he became obsessed with learning how the best in the world performed with poise under pressure. And after years of research, he had a revelatory insight: the pursuit of extraordinary performanc...

Are you ready for the ultimate revelation in mother-daughter relationships? Dr. Debra Mandel does a deep dive into the shocking truths of mother-daughter dynamics and uncovers her three-step plan to heal broken bonds and create unbreakable connections. Exposing untold stories of feuds, dismissals, and the path to reconciliation, she teaches us to break free from the "too nice" mom syndrome, eliminate the shame and guilt we may feel, and discover the keys to a treasurable connection with your dau...

Most of us are looking to downsize when we move or when we are going through a transition in life. However, what do we know about “rightsizing”? Best selling author and lifestyle columnist Marni Jameson explains exactly how to simplify our homes and lives especially when we are navigating through emotional terrain. Her fresh approach goes beyond typical decluttering advice by addressing emotional hurdles, offering actionable steps to create a life that reflects personal values and supports happi...

Richard Jay Hutto draws on never-before-published memoirs and declassified CIA documents to resurrect the incredible journey of Muriel White, the daughter of a revered American diplomat and wife to a Prussian count. She moved seamlessly among Europe’s elite until the specter of Nazism cast its long shadow. Faced with unspeakable evil, she leveraged her aristocratic connections to secure escape routes for Jewish families, mentored emerging royalty like the future Queen Geraldine of Albania, and u...

When renowned professor Dr. Aidan Ryan vanishes without explanation, he leaves behind a haunting message revealing he has a new life and can never return. His devastated daughter Sofia embarks on a global search to uncover the truth behind her father’s disappearance. What she finds is more shocking than she could have imagined—a web of family secrets and lies that challenge everything she thought she knew. After clues lead her to Italy, Sofia reconnects with her estranged mother, Ella, who revea...

Susan Shapiro Barash takes a deep dive into the complexities of female friendships. By peeling back the societal narrative that our friendships are meant to last forever, she uncovers a more nuanced reality: the closest bonds do falter. Through groundbreaking research and 150 interviews with women ranging in age from 20-80, she reveals an emerging trend — estrangement among female friends. She provides an eye-opening investigation/practical guide for women navigating murky waters of suboptimal f...

In 2004, Tamara Dean stepped away from the sterile hum of office life and moved to a farm in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area—a land marked by steep hills and deeply carved valleys, laced with spring-fed streams. She was searching for a different way of being: to live lightly on the planet, to find grounding in the rituals of self-sufficiency, and to imagine a future that would be resilient in the face of climate upheaval. She shares twelve finely honed essays that weave together nature, history, and ...

The underrepresentation of girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields is a pervasive issue that continues to shape the future of education and innovation. Despite young girls performing equally well, if not better, than boys in STEM subjects at an early age, the numbers of women pursuing careers in these fields remain disproportionately low. Loxley Browne is the writer of the CHARMS book series, a collection of stories that blends adventure with a deep exploration o...

At the tender age of twenty, Jenn faces a pivotal moment when her boyfriend, Morey, proposes marriage after only a few weeks of dating. Her intuition urges her to say no, but she’s spent the entirety of her teenage years caregiving for family; she yearns for adventure, and she thinks relocating to California with Morey will give her the freedom she craves. So she says yes—only to find herself back in the caregiver role after he becomes disabled a few years into their marriage. But it’s Morey’s v...

Through a rich trove of stories culled from her years in the eldercare industry, author Lisa Skinner offers insight into the difficult questions families face and debunking the most common myths about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Skinner’s’s book provides an unconventional path to peace of mind for caregivers and loved ones facing this devastating diagnosis. She is a behavioral expert in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. In her 20-year career as a community cou...

Guiding kids and tweens through their formative years has always been a delicate balancing act, filled both with the joys and the challenges of their growing independence. But today’s parents face unique hurdles: the ever-present screens, the negative impact of social media, the looming threat of climate change, and fears around school violence. Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg offers a practical and compassionate approach to navigating this uncertain moment while also setting the foundation for lifelong re...

When people talk about today’s biggest challenges—pollution, misinformation, inept CEOs, and politicians—they tend to frame the conversation around “bad people” doing “bad things.” But is there more to the story? Humans are intrinsically wired to seek short-term success at the expense of long-term prosperity. Kristian Rönn, an entrepreneur formerly affiliated with the University of Oxford’s Future of Humanity Institute, calls these deeply rooted impulses “Darwinian demons.” These forces, a by-pr...

A luminous story of how love triumphs over pain and love never dies; this debut memoir from a mother grieving her young-adult son’s death is a must-read for any parent who has lost a child, is raising a child from the edge of their seat, or whose family struggles with addiction. When Sally McQuillen’s twenty-one-year old son died in a boat accident, her greatest fear was realized. Christopher was often drawn to risk and struggled with addiction. In this riveting memoir, she captures the wild rid...

Alexandra von Triessen, a shy yet gifted pianist, faces the pressure of cutthroat competition and her own insecurities at the prestigious International Ketterling Piano Competition. Raised by cold and distant parents, Alexandra found solace in music, channeling her deepest emotions into her art. At Ketterling, she crosses paths with Sebastian D’Antonio, a magnetic and ambitious pianist whose dazzling charisma masks the shadows of his fractured past. While Alexandra is drawn to Sebastian’s charm,...

A routine immigration case, a shocking legacy. Jessa Gidney's quest for justice draws her into the heart of an abhorrent conspiracy. As she uncovers her personal ties to a heartbreaking past, her life takes a dramatic turn, in this emotionally riveting novel inspired by true events. Alternating between the past and present, and deftly tackling timely-yet-timeless issues such as reproductive rights, incarceration, and society's expectations of women and mothers, Jacqueline Friedland brings us a c...

After 38 years of daily meditation practice in addition to retreats, workshops and studying with a variety of teachers, Cynthia Moore found the answer to her question: “What is the point? Why do we do any of it?” The answer came to her in a small church in Arezzo, Italy, but had been in her heart all along: “We do what we love, and we stay firmly planted in the present moment. That’s all. That is enough. That’s love.” Endorsed by Whoopi Goldberg, she takes readers through wildly varied incarnati...

In her paradigm-shifting book, Aleeza Ben Shalom—dating coach and Netflix star—will guide readers through her highly original perspective on dating, revealing the surprising ways in which a person’s dating habits directly influence their chances of finding lasting love. With her unique blend of wisdom and humor, she debunks widespread societal myths about love, inviting readers to reframe how they approach the practice of dating. Each chapter introduces the reader to a specific methodology while...

Twenty million adults in the United States live with an autoimmune disease. As we head into Autoimmune Awareness Month this March, Dr. Julius Birnbaum offers essential advice for navigating the complex world of various autoimmune diseases. He helps patients, caregivers, and health care professionals understand the diagnosis, management, and treatment of conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, and more. He also shares valuable insight such as why depression is a frequentl...

TV Actress, award-winning playwright and novelist Alretha Thomas brings us a psychological thriller about two mothers that is told in two timelines—2009 and 2019. One is an elementary school nurse living in New York who battles mental health issues. The other is a news reporter living in California who aspires to be the first African American editor at the newspaper where she works. Both women are harboring life-changing secrets, involving a missing child and an attack. As the story unfolds, it’...

In his groundbreaking new book, Hank Quense shares practical tools and real-world examples to help modern writers harness the power of AI for their creative and professional endeavors. “In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, AI has become an invaluable companion for writers, offering solutions that save time, spark creativity and streamline workflows,” Quense added. “Do not fear artificial intelligence. Embrace its ethical applications.” He shows authors how to leverage and integrate AI across...

Kristen Moeller knows what it means to walk through fire—literally and figuratively. After losing her dream home and all her worldly possessions to the devastating 2012 Lower North Fork Fire in Colorado that claimed three lives and destroyed 21 homes, Kristen found herself at a crossroads. There was now “life before the fire” and “life after the fire.”Drawing on over 30 years of personal growth and psychological training, her recovery from addiction in 1989, and her experience as a former therap...

Today’s generation of teenagers is living in a world no one could have imagined just a couple decades ago, a world of social media and an endless flow of information (and disinformation). They are also more likely to be lonely, depressed, stressed out, and diagnosed with mental health issues than any generation before them. Dr. Ran Anbar takes a deep dive into the most prevalent wellness concerns for teens. He guides readers through such topics as anxiety, relationships, sleep, making tough deci...