I Don't Know How You Do It

Being a working parent is challenging under "conventional" circumstances. Amp that about by about a billion when you're a working mom of two young children, one of whom has a rare and life-threatening illness. Meet today's guest, Claire Audibert, who shines in her demanding role at Google while balancing family life with her two sons, Elliot and Oscar. Living in Normandy and wo...

A determined and introspective hiker defies societal norms, embraces the unknown, and faces the terrifying challenge of forest fires while pursuing her dream of completing the Pacific Crest Trail. My special guest is Christina Spinazola, who dared to listen to the quiet voice within her and embarked on a remarkable journey across the Pacific Crest Trail. Covering over 2650 miles from Mexico to Can...

Meet Lara Love Hardin, a true embodiment of resilience. Lara is a four-times New York Times bestselling writer, memoirist, mother, literary agent extraordinaire, and former drug addict and convicted felon.  From a seemingly perfect suburban life to a journey through addiction and incarceration, Lara's story is one of enduring hardship and incredible redemption. With an uncanny ability to rebo...

We're all familiar with "conventional" grief, but what happens when you're grieving somebody who is still alive? It's a grief that feels all-consuming, yet can be totally invisible to others and doesn't carry with it any of the societal norms or customs we experience when someone dies. Today's guest is Stephanie Sarazin, a brave soul who's traversed the laby...

If you're feeling overwhelmed and isolated, constantly putting on a facade of strength for your family, but deep down struggling with your own mental health issues, then you're not alone. Today's guest is Beth Starck, a remarkable woman whose resilience shines through her personal and professional journey. An advocate for mental health awareness, Beth is a single mother who has face...

David Ambroz invites us into his incredible life journey, from being a neglected, homeless child to a nationally acclaimed advocate for child welfare. His experiences have fueled a relentless drive to change society’s outlook on poverty and homelessness, inspiring masses and even earning recognition from President Obama.  In this conversation, you'll hear about how it's possible to find...

What happens when you're faced over and over again with choices where the decision that feels right to you isn't the "conventional" one? How do you find the courage to follow your conviction when others are likely to judge your choices? Meet Kristina Driscoll, a woman defined by her fierce determination and unique life journey. Venturing off the conventional path, Kristina marr...

What happens when your life course is turned upside down? When everything you thought you understood about your present and your future is irrevocably altered? Joanne Goughan, a resilient working mother of five, shares her journey of unexpected motherhood and the challenges and beauty of raising a child with Down Syndrome in a raw and inspiring conversation about prioritizing what truly matters. N...

Any great movement requires not only the ability to generate creative ideas but also the skill of mobilizing people around those ideas and bringing them to life. How do you do that? Introducing Nell Merlino, a creative catalyst and trailblazer who has dedicated her life to advocating for women's empowerment and raising visibility and recognition of women and girls' contributions. With an...

Taking the first step toward pursuing your dreams can be daunting, especially for people re-entering the job market after years at home. But breaking your goal into smaller, more manageable steps can make the whole process less overwhelming and more achievable.   Meet Sheena Melwani, whose brother told her to "just start. Take one step today because that will mean one less step tomorrow.&quot...

A mother's world is turned upside down when her daughter is born nine weeks early and sent to the NICU. Just when things seem to be stabilizing, a catastrophic birth defect is revealed.  Meet Corey Corrigan, a remarkable mother whose journey through parenthood has been anything but ordinary. Tune in as two rare mamas talk about what it's like to raise a child with complex medical needs....

What's it like when the whole world is on a first-name basis with your father? Whether or not you've read it, you've definitely heard of the book, "Tuesdays With Morrie." It's one of the bestselling books of all time. Now, Morrie's son, Rob Schwartz, has come out with a new book by Morrie, The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully. In this ep...

Meet Nick Thompson, a mental health advocate and former Love Is Blind contestant, who's on a mission to break down the barriers surrounding mental health. After experiencing the ups and downs of reality television and public scrutiny, Nick founded the UCAN Foundation, a nonprofit that supports unscripted television cast members in finding mental health care and understanding their rights. He...

Have you heard these common myths about creating your own path when life doesn't go as expected? Myth #1: You have to have all the answers. Myth #2: You have to be perfect. Myth #3: You have to do it alone. Don't fret, Emma Nadler is here to bust these myths and share the truth with you.  Emma Nadler is a psychotherapist who specializes in helping people understand their emotions, build...

Just when Dana Frost  overcame her battle with cancer, life dealt her another devastating blow. But it was a simple concept she called, "Forced Joy," that not only helped her through the darkest of times, but continues to help others in countless ways.  Through a supportive community and irreverent and unique products, the Forced Joy Project helps people who are grieving  find solace and...

What's the difference between joy and happiness? How can our posture and movement affect our mental state? And how can we access joy even when we're suffering? Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, a family medicine physician, is an advocate for joy who has spent her career caring for marginalized communities. She's worked with survivors of natural disasters, school shootings, and other traumatic even...

Myriam Steinberg found herself on the cusp of 40, realizing that she needed to take action if she wanted to have a family. As she navigated the world of fertility treatments, Myriam faced a series of challenges and setbacks, including miscarriages and heart-wrenching decisions about her pregnancies. Throughout her journey, she maintained a deep resolve to become a mother, despite the occasional do...

When Nika Stewart received her cancer diagnosis through an email, she was initially confused. She looked at the path in front of her and didn't like what she saw ... so she created a new path. Nika realized that humor and laughter could not only help her cope but also inspire hundreds of millions of other people who began following her journey.   In this episode you'll learn how to: Unco...

In Erica Derrickson's conversation with Jessica Fein, she shares how her sister's pregnancy and a growing sense of dissatisfaction with her career in photography and acting led her to reconsider her life's direction. Erica's quest for meaning ultimately drove her to embark on a life-changing solo trip to India, which marked the beginning of her journey toward self-discovery and...

Dr. Maria O'Rourke, a highly respected emergency medicine physician with more than 20 years of experience, has an incredible story of resilience and determination.  Growing up in the foster care system and enduring unthinkable abuse, Maria found solace and inspiration in an unlikely role model on television who guided every decision she made along the way.  As Maria navigated through life&apo...

In May 2016, Kelly and Miguel Cervantes received two life-changing pieces of news: Miguel landed the starring role of Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton: An American Musical   and their then 7-months-old baby, Adelaide, was diagnosed with epilepsy and eventually, infantile spasms, a severe form of childhood epilepsy. Kelly transitioned from being their family’s primary bread winner to being a stay-at-...

Allison Hong Merrill is an award-winning memoirist whose story of gender inequality, bravery, and finding her voice has inspired many. After being disowned by her traditional Chinese family for dropping out of college and becoming a missionary, Allison movesto Texas with limited English skills to marry a man she doesn't really know. After a cruel betrayal, Allison defies cultural expectations...

Former stuntwoman Bunny Young was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition as a teenager. Together with her service dog, she went on to defy expectations as she chose to  live against the script, challenging society's perceptions  on her journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur, author, speaker, and consultant. In this episode, you'll learn:  1. What it means to advocate fo...

Gorethy Nabushosi, known as Mama Gorethy, is an attorney and women's rights advocate from the Democratic Republic of Congo who fled in 1997 when her work put her and her family (including six children ages 3 to 11)  in danger. Dawn McMullan is a freelance writer and editor from Dallas, Texas.  Together, these two women formed Congo Restoration Project to lift girls and women up through educat...

On this special episode of I Don't Know How You Do It, a powerful panel of three  parents share their stories of rare disease, debate the value of staying hopeful, and explore what it means to be resilient. "Sometimes resilience just means getting up and doing the next thing day after day after day. It doesn't need to be big and heroic. It can just be doing the next right thing.&quo...