Talk! with Audrey

What happens when life repeatedly knocks you down? In this powerful episode of TALK! with AUDREY, host Audrey Adams sits down with scientist and author Matin Miryeganeh to discuss her memoir All Is Well . Born during the Iran-Iraq War, Matin experienced childhood loss, emotional neglect, profound loneliness, sexual violence, and institutional betrayal. Yet through every challenge, she chose resili...

Love doesn't usually end with a fight—it fades in the everyday moments we overlook. Dr. Rami Geffner, joins Audrey Adams to discuss the hidden patterns that cause relationships to fail. From feeling unseen and unheard to losing empathy, affection, and connection, Dr. Geffner shares practical tools for recognizing relationship challenges early and rebuilding stronger, healthier partnerships through...

Don Greco always dreamed of writing stories. He grew up in Youngstown, Ohio and has lived there his entire life. Had a wonderful career as a fifth grade school teacher, high school geometry teacher and professor of mathematics, all while quietly writing in his spare time. And he's written four books so far. He joins me today to talk about his passion for writing and two of his books,  Abramos Gift...

Bobbi Rebell a certified financial professional and author, has information about what consumers should consider when considering flexible financing options for their health and wellness not covered by insurance.

John Madinger has dedicated his career to fighting the drug war, serving as a sheriff's deputy, narcotics agent, and special agent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. His previous works include the memoir "Going Under: Kidnapping, Murder, and a Life Undercover and he joins me today to talk bout his latest book, LETHAL DOSES: The Story Behind 'The Godfather of Fentanyl , delves into the life...

Nikola Tesla: The inventor, the scientist, the visionary, but who really was the man behind it all? When author, Barbara Daddino moves into a Long Island cottage where Nikola Tesla,   the visionary once lived, she wanted to know   more about the man behind it all. She joins me to talk about her new biography/memoir Tesla's Cottage : The Lost History of Tesla at Wardenclyffe (And How it was Recover...

According to a new survey from Quickbooks, for small business owners across the country, the holiday hustle and pressure to make sales is real. In fact, U.S. small business owners may depend on holiday sales to make up at least a third of their annual revenue this year. Business owners across the country have to work extra hard— especially women business owners. Pam Seagle, Global Women's Program...

A new survey of a thousand parents from The Toy Guy found parents are looking for toys that deliver outstanding and engaging play experiences. But, you know, not every toy works for every kid. Chris Burns. Also known as The Toy Guy, wants parents to know that the hot toy is only hot if it's hot for your kid. And he joins me today and he's also going to share some of the best strategies for finding...

the deadline for Medicare's annual enrollment period, also known as AEP, is quickly approaching. And for those who qualify, the Medicare AEP is open now through December 7th. And this is going to be the last opportunity to secure comprehensive health coverage for 2025. And this includes Medicare Advantage plans, which are affordable and offer options beyond original Medicare. Joining me now, Gary...

New York City public schools are constantly facing financial pressures with the looming threat of losing funding for extracurricular activities, and often administrators have no choice but to reallocate funds, leaving less money available for after school programs, art, music, and cultural enrichment activities, such as off campus field trips and educational excursions abroad. The New York non pro...

Montez Davidson and her daughter and advocate, Kasara Davidson graciously share what it's like to live with sickle cell disease.

The entrepreneurial journey can be a roller coaster of triumphant victories and humbling defeats, born from sweat, tears, and relentless determination. Shawn Nelson, founder and CEO of Lovesac, launched his business out of his parents' house when he was still a student. Nelson won Richard Branson's "The Rebel Billionaire" on Fox and he joins me to share his personal story, his podcast series and n...

Dr. Phil Nimoityn with the Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia explains how heart disease develops and how to reduce certain risk factors through lifestyle changes and a new medication.   

Summer in Death Valley may be hot, but it offers a unique advantage: fewer crowds. This translates to a more intimate, affordable, and secluded experience in Death Valley National Park. If prepared for the heat, this could be the perfect time to explore one of America's true national treasures. Laura Begley Bloom, a senior contributor with Forbes and senior writer for TripAdvisor, has an insider's...

Older adults (age 65 and over) often shoulder a significant portion of healthcare costs but may not always receive the care they prefer. This month, FAIR Health, with generous support from The John A. Hartford Foundation, launched FAIRHealthOlderAdults.org, a free website that offers tools, educational content and resources to help older adults and family caregivers plan for care relevant to older...

Dr. Joanne Mortimer, a medical oncologist at the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center and Jessica, who was diagnosed with breast cancer join me to talk about the importance of BRCA mutation testing, and how knowing her BRCA mutation status led to routine cancer screenings that Jessica says saved her life.

From cash stuffing to loud budgeting, when there's a new personal finance trend every month, it can be challenging to decipher the best way to keep your finances in shape. Rising costs haven't made it easier, especially as consumers navigate building up their savings amidst higher costs of living.  America Saves Week is a time for people at all stages of their financial journey to reevaluate their...

What would make Tamim Hamid, a former NASA biomedical engineer working at the Kennedy Space Center invent a device that regrows hair and write a book about it? Well, today we're going to find out; he's the author of Grow It Back, How Laser Phototherapy Stops Hair Loss and Regrows Your Hair.

Registered nurse and psychotherapist Laurie Elizabeth Murphy draws on her own experience working in the field to create a uniquely intellectual and entertaining mystery in her new book, Dream Me  Home. It's a chilling mystery, a story of betrayal, infidelity, and love.

Genealogist and health educator Bernice Bennett, host of Alnylam's  Family Health History Road Trip program, traveled and visited families affected by an inherited condition called hereditary ATTR amyloidosis – She is joined by Giselle, whose father's diagnosis solved her own health puzzle and why it's so important for families to discuss their health history with each other, and with their doctor...

Did you know? That Black Americans are up to 50 percent more likely to have high blood pressure when compared to other racial and ethnic groups, and Black/African American men have the highest rate of uncontrolled blood pressure?   Joining me to talk about the importance of controlling blood pressure in midlife (particularly for Black men ages 28 to 45 who are most at risk) to help reduce the risk...

Despite representing a large proportion of the general population with a high disease burden, racial and ethnic minority populations have been consistently underrepresented in clinical trials. Dr. Elizabeth Ofili , professor of medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine and a practicing cardiologist with Morehouse Healthcare in Atlanta has information about a collaboration between Amgen, the Associa...

According to PETA, a Harvard Medical School experimenter is permanently removing newborn monkeys from their mothers and depriving them of normal visual input, and students, faculty, and scientists—Including Dr. Jane Goodall— are demanding an end to outdated, curiosity-driven experiments. Katherine Roe, Ph. D. , former NIH neuroscientist and chief scientist with the Laboratory Investigations Depart...

33 Million Americans suffer from bothersome over-active bladder symptoms   or OAB,   a highly stigmatized condition, and many patients may feel embarrassed to talk about it or assume it is a normal part of aging. You don't have to suffer unnecessarily, actor Holly Robinson Peete started having OAB symptoms several years ago and she joins me today to share her story.