There's A Word for That!

Catherine Martin and Asmita Adya are seniors at a private school In New Jersey. They are brilliant and accomplished young women who were happy to come on the show to discuss the term “Students of Color” with Suzanne. Their perspectives are invaluable and vital to the broader conversation surrounding students from marginalized backgrounds and their fight to overcome racism. We hope you are as inspi...

David Yontef, former guest for “FAME” and podcaster extraordinaire, is back on TAWFT!, discussing all things “MONEY”! We couldn’t be happier to dive into the MANY, MANY iterations of what “money” does to people, society, and our own moral compass. Discussing everything from Bravolebrities (David’s specialty) to our own, personal issues with money and what it makes us think and feel, this episode i...

The “R’ word is exceptionally offensive and hurtful. Its flippant and insensitive usage affects families, individuals, and the ways that society perceives people with disabilities and/or Down’s Syndrome. It is unacceptable to have this word in our lexicon in 2021; there is, and ALWAYS has been, a plethora of words to choose from instead of using the word “retarded.” For Episode 19, Suzanne intervi...

Suzanne hates resolutions and always has.  They are a one- way ticket to self-hate and inaction.  In this episode, she explains, in much detail, why she is averse to this tradition and shares some thoughts from her listeners. Happy 2021, and enjoy. About the Show: There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler bel...

In the final episode of 2020, Episode 17: A Roundup, Suzanne shares some of her favorite audio clips from each episode on TAWFT! From Community to Courage, listen to snippets of our brilliant, powerful, and insightful guests as they share their personal opinions, struggles, and triumphs. We are, of course, EVER so grateful to all of our guests, listeners, subscribers, and supporters for making our...

Romelda and Suzanne continue their discussion on Courage and how this ONE word has enabled Romelda to fight for herself, the black community, and anyone else she believes needs her strength and advocacy. We consider Romelda the epitome of what truly defines this word; if you haven’t already done so, please listen to COURAGE: PART 1 (Episode 15), as her experiences in that discussion should NOT be...

In the first of this two-part episode, Suzanne sits down with Romelda Teron Benjamin for an in-depth and personal discussion about the word “courage.” As a successful black NYC actor, Benjamin has first-hand of how much strength and courage it takes to just exist in the world today. She doesn’t hold back her feelings, experiences, or ethics, and we are ever-so-grateful for her generosity and intim...

Perspective is truly mind-changing. The word deserves its own episode for a plethora of reasons! For this episode. Suzanne brings on Ethan Paulini, a NYC-based actor, director, and artistic producer. He is the producing artistic director of the Weathervane Theatre in New Hampshire, which was featured in a huge spread in the NY Times this fall. He is also the Associate Artistic Director of the off-...

Sandra Dressler Berman, from Bayside, Queens, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the psychiatric clinic of Greenwich Hospital, as a research associate for Yale University Medical School, and spent the majority of her career as a social worker for the Westport, CT public schools counseling students and families. While working in the school system, she started numerous programs i...

Jack F. and Esteban M. are 4th graders at Spruce Street School downtown in Tribeca, NYC. They are funny, borderline brilliant, creative, close friends, and most importantly, good and kind young humans. Suzanne brings them on the show to discuss their favorite words and the various iterations these words entail. We are excited to have you hear their interview; they did a beautiful job, and we are b...

Chris Thompson is an Air Force veteran who spent time serving overseas in Iraq and Africa. He and Suzanne talk about his time serving in these countries and his responsibilities while there. He even recounts his personal experience with PTSD upon his return and how he treated it. We are honored and thrilled he agreed to be interviewed. About the Show: There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast t...

Suzanne’s maternal grandparents, Pearl and Ben Vann, wrote hundreds of letters back and forth to each other during WW2; her grandfather was overseas for 2.5 years. The letters provide many detailed and emotional insights into the daily life of G.I soldiers fighting the war and the lives of their families back at home. About the Show: There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around...

In this very special episode, Suzanne sits down with Colonel Morton Katz, United States Army, Retired, as he takes her on his journey stationed overseas during WW2-through North Africa, the South of France, Italy, Germany, and Belgium. He is 101-years-old with a memory as sharp as a knife. He remembers all the dates and names of the missions he took part in and the men with whom he served. We hope...

KJ and Suzanne break down the use of the word “other” : how we use it, what it means psychologically, physically, emotionally, and the ways in which feeling like the other (or being TOLD we are the other) can, and often does, have lasting consequences.  Stories of Astonishing Light Books on Transracial Adoption More about KJ: Kimberly "KJ" Nasrul is a licensed psychotherapist and musicia...

In this episode, Suzanne brings on guest David Yontef, host of the HIGHLY successful podcast, ‘Behind the Velvet Rope.’ Being a Bravo and Reality tv expert and insider, and having had a plethora of famous guests on his own show, David delves into the intricacies of Fame, what he has seen and experienced up close and personal with celebrities, and all the benefits and evils that come along with it....

Heidi Kristoffer is one of the most sought-after Yoga teachers around. She runs 4 businesses all while having 3 young children at home. In this episode, she goes into detail and explains her personal history of healing and how Yoga literally changed the entire trajectory of her life and happiness. Heidi and Suzanne cover ALL the ways we heal from the teachings and practice of Yoga and how we can c...

Episode 5 picks up right where we left off in Episode; Lauretta is discussing how her brother attempts to get her on a plane in Lagos headed for London. We also get into detail about the lockdown for Corona, her mother’s death, and how her mom and her mom’s culture taught her to celebrate everything she can. Enjoy! More About Lauretta Lauretta Nkwocha is a British-born Nigerian entertainer living,...

Lauretta Nkwocha is the manifestation of the word, “celebrate.” She is one of the most effervescent, loyal, fun, dedicated and joyous people Suzanne knows and NEVER misses a chance to celebrate milestones, friends, and family. All the time. In this two-part episode, Lauretta takes us on a journey from her birth in London, back to Nigeria, and back to London again, and how her heritage and family e...

Experience is a concept, word, and action that molds us in a myriad of ways and can change preconceived notions or beliefs at any time in our lives. Suzanne and James dive into how “experience” affects our ethos, conversations, and relationships. What can we, as world citizens, do in a very challenging, heated, and precarious time to make sure we try to understand someone else’s experience, even i...

Grief is a word that should be considered sacred and not used carelessly and casually. Suzanne and Amanda both have experienced the deep loss of a parent and know first-hand what constitutes the true meaning of grief. They cover everything from the stages of grief, how to speak and help those who are in its grasp, how those around them treated their own sadness, as well as many other personal topi...

Activist Virginia Child and Suzanne uncover the roots and power of the word “community.” Through her experience with asylum seekers and refugees, Child delineates a powerful point of view and feedback on how crucial a community can be, not just to those seeking support, but to those who offer it. She delves into her own past and what lead her to start a non-profit that works with families crossing...

Suzanne provides background about her experience with the importance of words and why she is so passionate about this topic.