The Katzia Experience

It's been more than two centuries since our nation undertook the monumental task of declaring independence and establishing a new government. Yet that’s not a long time in terms of a nation developing.  From a small, rag tag army of patriots, this country grew to be the most powerful nation on earth. Every nation knows that the United States of America is the richest, strongest nation that ev...

Our podcast explore how to navigate Father's Day when facing the absence of a parental figure due to death, estrangement, or foster care. We try to emphasize that the holiday often triggers a complex mix of grief and physical stress, particularly for those managing disenfranchised loss or the pressure to perform social norms. To support healing, our hosts recommend meaningful rituals such as...

Our podcast will detail the history and legislative foundation of Memorial Day, emphasizing its evolution from post-Civil War tributes into a formal federal holiday. While the government officially recognizes Waterloo, New York, as the holiday's birthplace, Rusty and Karen will highlight various alternative origins, including a significant early ceremony held by formerly enslaved people in Ch...

The approach of Mother’s Day typically arrives with a relentless wave of flower-filled commercials and idealized social media tributes. For most, it is a day of gratitude; for many others, it triggers a quiet, collective guilt and a stomach-churning anxiety. If your relationship with your mother is strained, distant, or complicated, the cultural pressure to perform "warm and fuzzy" feeli...