The Patricia Raskin Show

DESCRIPTION: Host of The Creative Spark, G. Brian Benson, will explore what it means to step outside your comfort zone, embrace creativity, and live an authentic and fulfilling life. Brian will share the experiences, challenges, and lessons that have shaped his journey, and help others reconnect with their own personal truths. He is passioate about supporting others' processes in learning how to find the joy and peace of mind that comes with stepping into one’s own skin. From becoming an award-

DESCRIPTION: Why Our Usual Defenses Don’t Function After Experiencing Trauma — And How to Reset Them The aftereffect of a traumatic experience is to adopt an unhealthy coping response—like blame, guilt, ​a​nd compulsive or avoidant behavior. We make our best attempts to get back to our lives and move forward. But in the meantime, we carry the burden of the trauma with us. Further, the axiom “time heals all wounds” is mistaken. To the extent that we postpone coming to terms with the trauma, we’r

DESCRIPTION Terry Murray will discuss his book The Transformational Entrepreneur ~ Engaging the Mind, Heart; Spirit for Breakthrough Business Success. The book serves as a pragmatic, evidence-based roadmap for leaders, drawing a direct correlation between traditional business methods and the human spirit as a consistent factor in sustainable growth. He explores the symbiotic relationship between leadership, strategy, and culture, teaching executives how to leverage these elements mindfully to d

Paula Marshall, author of Finding the Soul of Big Business, is the CEO of Bama Companies, a family-owned business founded in 1927. Her vision serves as a guiding light for Bama team members, inspiring the company to live out its mission: “People Helping People Be Successful.” Paula stepped into the role of CEO in 1984 and has led Bama through years of growth while staying true to its people-first roots. Today, Bama is a global organization that includes Bama Pie, Bama Foods, Bama Frozen Dough,

DESCRIPTION: Paula Marshall, author of Finding the Soul of Big Business, is the CEO of Bama Companies, a family-owned business founded in 1927. Her vision serves as a guiding light for Bama team members, inspiring the company to live out its mission: “People Helping People Be Successful.” Paula stepped into the role of CEO in 1984 and has led Bama through years of growth while staying true to its people-first roots. Today, Bama is a global organization that includes Bama Pie, Bama Foods, Bama

DESCRIPTION Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble will explore her transformative new book, Rise and Thrive. Blending over 30 years of research, clinical expertise, and deep community connection, Dr. Alfiee shares how she’s created a “living, breathing toolkit” to help young people move beyond survival and into true healing and growth. We dive into the science behind journaling, reflection, and daily mental wellness practicesand why culturally relevant, inclusive approaches are essential for today’s youth. D

DESCRIPTION In a world where the “main character” mindset dominates social media, are we losing touch with who we really are? In this episode, Jeffrey B. Rubin explores how the pressure to constantly perform online is reshaping our sense of self and why relying on external validation can leave us feeling more disconnected than fulfilled. Drawing from his work in The Art of Flourishing and A Psychoanalysis for Our Time, he breaks down the psychological difference between healthy self-worth and a

DESCRIPTION In this episode, Susan explores a historic milestone in honoring the unsung heroes of American service the animals who have stood side by side with their human partners in moments of danger, sacrifice, and lifesaving service. The National Service Animals Monument (NSAM) has just received a transformational $1 million donation, accelerating efforts to build the nation’s first federally authorized monument dedicated to service animals and their handlers in Washington, DC. Renowned sc

DESCRIPTION We are all aging, from the moment we are born, but we are steeped in a culture that tells a very limited story about aging. In this conversation, we’ll explore how those messages shape how we think, feel and act, and how implicit bias shows up in everyday language, interactions and systems. The Reframing Aging movement offers a different lens, one that reflects the full picture of growing older: building momentum, sharing experience and connection, and contributing to community. Shi

A veteran surgeon looks back on his seven decades in medicine, with insights into how the healthcare system has changed, as well as how he has changed, including in his eighth decade learning to live with the diagnosis of mild Alzheimer’s disease From the age of eleven in 1951, Anthony Goodman, MD, knew he wanted to be a doctor—specifically, a surgeon. He never wavered from his calling, even as he worked his way through challenging medical school and residency programs. After almost three decade

DESCRIPTION In this episode, Thomas Attig will expalin what it truly means to live in the aftermath of loss. Drawing from his latest book, Seeking Wisdom in Death’s Shadows, Tom shares profound insights into how the death of a loved one can feel disorienting, overwhelming, and all-consuming like losing the very breath that sustains us. Together, we examine what it means to be in the “grip of suffering,” why grief is more than something that simply happens to us, and how it becomes a process of

DESCRIPTION Yemi Sekoni will join the podcast to share insights from her decades of experience in the fashion, entertainment, and creative industries. As the owner and director of Donahue Models & Talent and the founder of Rhode Island Fashion Week, she will discuss the evolution of the modeling industry, what it takes to build and sustain a creative business, and how emerging talent can break into fashion and entertainment today. She will also talk about mentorship, entrepreneurship, and the i