Free Thinking with Montel

On this episode of Free Thinking Montel talks with Murray Hidary who shares his tips for managing stress and the importance of utilizing music in meditation and other stress-reducing activities. Murray is an innovative creator whose impressive career has seen him compose chart-topping hits in the music industry, as well as launch early-stage venture capital firms that have funded an array of proje...

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with writer, director and actor Sam Medina about his new film, 22: The Unforgotten Soldier. The film tells the story of two Marines from different generations, after coming home from war, who bond over time to try and survive the statistic of 22 suicides per day. You have probably seen Sam in a blockbuster film or two such as Venom, Alita Battle Angel...

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with the author of War’s Over, Come Home, Patrick Smithwick . War’s Over, Come Home chronicles his families two-year quest through cities across the country looking for his son, Andrew, a two-tour Marine veteran of the Iraq War, who is running away from war memories, nightmares, hallucinations, and those that love him. His relentless focus on the life...

Montel talks with author and Wall Street executive, Ed Hajim on this episode of Free Thinking. Ed was catapulted from foster homes, orphanages, and meager beginnings to becoming a mega- successful Wall Street executive. In 2015 he received the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite pers...

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Brady Busby, a 2024 independent congressional candidate for Arizona. Brady served fourteen years in the US Army, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 2. He spent nine of those years on combat-related deployments in Korea, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. His return home from service came with new battles… multiple surgeries, overmedication and PTSD....

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel reconnects with Dave Pelzer to reflect on Dave’s life and talk about his new book, Return to the River.  Dave has walked the red carpet with celebrities and stood shoulder to shoulder with soldiers in Iraq; he’s flown top-secret missions for the U.S. Air Force, and battled wildfires in California as a volunteer fire captain. And now— on the eve of the 50-ye...

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel welcomes back his friend Dov Baron to discuss the causes, symptoms and treatment for PTSD. Dov is the bestselling author of One Red Thread and Fiercely Loyal: How High Performing Companies Develop and Retain Top Talent. His Focus on human behavior and neuroscience has made him the leadership authority on emotional source code and the anatomy of meaning. He...

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel speaks with Neal Goldstein, author of the best selling book “Who’s in the Waiting Room: Create the Life You Want Through the Power of Authentic Relationships”. Neal dropped out of high school at age sixteen. It was the last in a long line of defeats for an underprivileged boy, self-raised in a tumultuous home with an abusive father and a mother who was sign...

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel speaks with Tina Lorenz, a leading voice for baby boomers who want to do more than garden and golf.  Tina is living proof that your second act can actually be the most successful, having built a multi-million-dollar empire in her 50’s. She now advises lifelong professionals who view their age as an advantage, not a liability, to transition into an impactful...

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel speaks with Cathy Domoney, an award-winning child empowerment author and expert. She is the co-founder and co-director of Parenting Evolution, an exclusive online network for modern parents who are committed to raising the next generation of world-changing leaders. Her 20+ years of experience in teaching, counseling, psychology, sociology, hypnotherapy, coa...

Montel talks with Dr Karen Becker on this episode of Free Thinking. Dr Becker has been dubbed THE COMMON SENSE VET due to her deliberate, common-sense approach to creating vibrant health for companion animals that has been embraced by millions of pet lovers around the world, making her the most followed vet on Facebook with 2.2 million followers. She has spent her career as a small animal clinicia...

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel speaks with world renowned leadership guru Dov Baron on what unites us and what divides us on a global scale, and they break down human behavior from the perspective of the emotional source code. Dov is the bestselling author of One Red Thread and Fiercely Loyal: How High Performing Companies Develop and Retain Top Talent. His focus on human behavior combin...

Imagine being diagnosed with a chronic illness at a time when there are no disease modifying drugs available.  On this epsiode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Ed Tobias, author of The Multiple Sclerosis Toolbox; Tools &Tips for Living with MS. Ed was 32 years old when he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 42 years ago. At that time there were no disease-modifying drugs for MS, and MRI’s wer...

Montel invites his friend Bobbi Vogel back to Free Thinking to talk about her intuitive healing practice. Bobbi is a clairvoyant and visionary healer who explains that illness does not begin in the physical body, but the etheric body, and therefore must be addressed there for healing to occur and that we must align our soul, mind and body in order to achieve balance. https://www.ethericmedicine.co...

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Glen “Lewis” Hapeman, a terminally disabled Navy Veteran. While fighting for his life medically, an unexpected four-legged angel came to his aide. Lew rescued an abandoned pitbull named Honey, and then she rescued him. Lew was awarded a grant to send Honey to service dog training school, and she has never left his side since. Lewis and Honey and...

July 25th, is National Hire a Veteran Day. According to the Department of Defense, approximately 200,000 service members transition from military service to civilian life each year. Some veterans may experience difficulty finding civilian employment after leaving the service, even though an overwhelming 94% of employers say that hiring veteran workers is appealing to their organization. Some veter...

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Karen Duffy, formerly known as The Duff from her years as an iconic MTV VJ. She is a producer, actress, model and best-selling author. In her new book, WISE UP: Irreverent Enlightenment from a Mother Who’s Been Through It, she shares funny and enlightening lessons on life and parenthood. Karen also shares with Montel her strategies for staying po...

Experiencing a traumatic event can have a tremendous impact on a person's life. The symptoms of PTSD can make a person feel constantly afraid and isolated. In addition, depression is common following a traumatic event and among people with PTSD, which often leads to substance abuse and in some cases suicide. According to the NIH, Suicide is among the leading causes of death in the US. It is import...

Montel talks with Dr Colleen Dell on this episode of Free Thinking about her research into the positive impact that dog-human interaction can have on our well-being. Dr Dell was appointed to the Centennial Enhancement Chair in One Health and Wellness at the University of Saskatchewan, with a focus on addiction and mental health. She is a Professor in the Department of Sociology, with an Associate...

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with identical twin sisters, Tamara Kahn and Terry Hord, who were both diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after years of symptoms. They are sharing their story through their MS Blog, “Twins Coast to Coast” in hope of helping others who are coping with chronic illness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Si...

When you become a mother, there’s something so natural, so innate, so instinctual about protecting your child. All those phrases—mama bear, dragon mother—hold some truth. Mothers have an animal-like instinct to protect their children. But what happens when they can’t protect them from the grips of a disease, disability, or disorder? What then? Montel talks with Nikki McIntosh on this episode of Fr...

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel catches up with his friend Matt Paxton. Matt is one of the top cleaning, downsizing, decluttering, and hoarding experts in the country. He is the host of the Emmy-nominated PBS show Legacy List, now in its third season, and was a featured cleaning expert on A&E’s Hoarders for 12 years. He has identified the psychological roadblocks that most organizatio...

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel chats with wellness explorer Naomi Whittel. Naomi shares her insight on the latest in supplement innovations and ways to improve your health. She is a certified nutritional consultant, an entrepreneur and a New York Times best-selling author. She is a leader and innovator in the health and wellness industry with two decades of experience in developing and m...

On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with his friend Joe Van Fonda about his military service, his combat injuries, and why he choose to continue working with veterans once he entered civilian life. Joe served in the United States Marine Corps for more than 27 years. He retired out of Quantico, VA. in 2014 as the Regimental Sergeant’s Major for the Wounded Warrior Regiment, where he over...

Montel talks with Julie Squires on this episode of Free Thinking and shares the devastating loss of he and his wife’s dog, Mr. Max. Julie is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist through the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, a Health and Wellness Coach, Corporate Wellness Specialist, and a Certified Life Coach. She is a graduate of the State University of New York, Oswego, and has over twen...