Free Thinking with Montel

#FreeThinkingWithMontel #MontelWilliams #Podcast    What if climate change, rising inequality, declining public health, political polarization, food insecurity, and our growing loss of trust aren't separate crises—but symptoms of the same underlying problem? On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel , Montel talks with investigative journalist, entrepreneur, and author Fons Burger to explore th...

After nearly three decades in law enforcement, Paulena Gidda had seen more trauma than most people could imagine. A serious on-duty injury, years investigating child abuse and sexual offenses, and the cumulative weight of witnessing humanity at its worst left her battling PTSD and questioning everything she thought she knew about herself. But in her darkest moments, healing arrived from an unexpec...

#FreeThinkingWithMontel #Yellowstone #Photography     For more than four decades, legendary wildlife photographer Tom Murphy has done what few humans ever will—live inside America’s wildest places, not as a visitor, but as a witness. In this unforgettable episode of Free Thinking with Montel , Montel sits down with the world-renowned Yellowstone photographer, conservationist, adventurer, and story...

#MentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #FreeThinkingWithMontel What does it really mean to help young people thrive in a world filled with anxiety, pressure, isolation, and identity-based challenges? On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel , Montel sits down with pioneering psychologist, scientist, and mental health advocate Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble to discuss the growing youth mental health crisis...

#FreeThinkingWithMontel, #MontelWilliams, #Podcast We’re taught to believe the Supreme Court is the final word on justice—but history tells a more complicated story. In this episode of Free Thinking with Montel , Montel sits down with legal expert and author C. Evan Stewart to examine some of the most consequential—and controversial—decisions ever handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court. From Dred S...

#FreeThinkingWithMontel #MontelWilliams #CostOfSuccess What does it really cost to be successful? In this episode of Free Thinking with Montel , Montel Williams sits down with Dr. Craig Yorke—neurosurgeon and author of Steep: A Black Neurosurgeon’s Journey —to unpack the hidden cost of excellence. From growing up in segregated Boston to becoming a leading neurosurgeon, Yorke shares the pressure of...

On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel , Montel sits down with endurance runners Colin Goodman and Matthew Knaggs—two men living with Multiple Sclerosis who refuse to let diagnosis define their future. After being diagnosed with MS, both Colin and Matt chose movement over fear. Their latest challenge is extraordinary: a 350-mile run across Ireland from Mizen Head to Malin Head, raising funds...

For many veterans and first responders, the hardest battles don’t end when the uniform comes off. Trauma, PTSD, and moral injury can follow them home—quietly shaping relationships, identity, and everyday life. On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel sits down with Lew and Nicole Duckwall, co-founders of Patriot Anglers, to talk about what healing actually looks like after service. Lew...

What does it take to break a cycle you were born into? This week on Free Thinking with Montel , I sit down with Roy Hughes — author, veteran, and foster care survivor — to talk about resilience, responsibility, and redefining what family really means. Roy’s new memoir, Empty Hands: How One Foster Child Sacrificed Everything He Knew for Life, Liberty, and Happiness , is a raw and unfiltered look at...

This week on Free Thinking with Montel , Montel sits down with Walter Green — visionary leader, bestselling author, and founder of the global Say It Now movement — to explore one of the simplest yet most powerful forces in human life: gratitude. Walter has built the world’s largest living-tribute initiative around a single idea: don’t wait to say thank you. Through National Say It Now Day (Decembe...

In this powerful and deeply human episode of Free Thinking with Montel , Montel Williams sits down with writer, cultural advocate, and founder of the Baldhead Empress platform, Cheryl McCourtie , to unpack the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa and what recovery really looks like for Jamaica. On October 28, 2025, the strongest hurricane in Jamaica’s recorded history tore through the island...

Join Montel Williams for an inspiring episode of  Free Thinking  as we dive into one of the most remarkable environmental success stories of our time. Our guest, Amanda Leland, Executive Director of the Environmental Defense Fund and co-author of the groundbreaking book  Sea Change: Unlikely Allies and a Success Story of Oceanic Proportions , takes us on a journey through the miraculous recovery o...

In this inspiring episode of  Free Thinking with Montel , we sit down with Ashley Schneider, the powerhouse behind MS Run the US, Inc., and author of the new memoir  The Long Run Home . Ashley’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and turning personal pain into a movement that has raised over $4 million for multiple sclerosis awareness, aid, and research. Ashley shares her deeply personal connect...

What if getting older didn’t mean getting old?   On today’s episode of Free Thinking, Montel dives into the revolutionary concept of SuperAging with special guest David Cravit, co-author of The  SuperAging Workbook. (Larry Wolf couldn’t join us this time, but his insights are still front and center!) David shares the groundbreaking strategies behind the Seven A’s of SuperAging—a powerful framework...

In this deeply moving episode of  Free Thinking with Montel , we welcome back Dr. David Weill, renowned pulmonologist, author, and storyteller. You may remember him from his previous appearance, where he shared insights from his memoir  Exhale: Hope, Healing, and A Life in Transplant . Now, he returns to discuss his latest book,  Tell Me I Belong: A Journey Across Faiths and Generations , releasin...

In this powerful episode of  Free Thinking with Montel , Montel Williams sits down with two extraordinary guests, Debra Meyerson and Steve Zuckerman, to explore the emotional and physical journey of stroke recovery. Debra, a former Stanford professor, and Steve, her husband and care-partner, share their deeply personal story of resilience, identity rebuilding, and advocacy following Debra’s life-a...

On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we dive into one of the most pressing and complex issues of our time: the intersection of faith, politics, and democracy in America.  Montel sits down with Dr. Matthew Boedy, a professor of rhetoric, author, and advocate, to discuss his groundbreaking new book, The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy...

In this episode of  Free Thinking with Montel , we dive into the art of leadership—not just in the boardroom, but in your everyday life. Montel sits down with Adam Mendler, a nationally recognized authority on leadership, entrepreneur, and host of the top-rated podcast  Thirty Minute Mentors . Adam has interviewed over 500 of America’s most successful leaders, from CEOs to athletes, and brings a w...

In this powerful episode of  Free Thinking with Montel , we’re diving into a story of resilience, redemption, and reinvention. Montel sits down with John Beyer, author of the upcoming memoir  LIVE A LITTLE BETTER: One Man’s Journey of Survival, Sobriety, and Success . John’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary—rising from a childhood marked by addiction and neglect to becoming a successful e...

In this powerful episode of  Free Thinking with Montel , we’re diving into a conversation that’s not just timely—it’s transformative. Montel sits down with Sam Daley-Harris, a trailblazing advocate for citizen engagement and the author of the newly revised  Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy . Sam has spent over four decades empowering everyday people to r...

In this thought-provoking episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we’re diving headfirst into the future of healthcare with the brilliant Dr. Marschall Runge. As a distinguished physician-scientist, Dean of the University of Michigan Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine, Dr. Runge has spent decades at the forefront of academic medicine and healthcare innovation. Now, he’s here to share insig...

In this riveting episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we sit down with Otho Eskin—veteran, diplomat, and acclaimed thriller author—to explore the fascinating intersections of his life and work.  From his distinguished career in the U.S. Army and Foreign Service to his transition into writing politically charged thrillers, Otho brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table. We’ll dive int...

In this eye-opening episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we sit down with Lisa Pratta, a former top pharmaceutical sales rep turned whistleblower, to discuss her explosive new book, False Claims: One Insider's Impossible Battle Against Big Pharma Corruption. Lisa’s story is one of courage, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to exposing the truth.  For over three decades, Lisa thrived in the...

What do honeybees and hope have in common? Prepare to be inspired by Marilyn Murray Willison, a renowned journalist, author of What the Honeybees Taught Me , and someone who has fearlessly redefined living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Diagnosed in 1984, Marilyn chose an unconventional path to manage her condition: Bee Venom Therapy (BVT). In this episode, she opens up about her 5-year commitment...

On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel , we take a deep look into the emotional and intricate world of female friendships. These bonds can be life-changing, but what happens when they take a toxic turn or ultimately fall apart? Joining us is the brilliant Susan Shapiro Barash, a renowned author and gender studies expert who has spent decades exploring women’s roles and relationships. From th...