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If you've suffered from anxiety, depression, stress or despair, you're not alone!   Our guest on this episode, psychiatrist Dr. Margaret Chisolm says mental illness need not define people nor consign them to a life on the margins.  Dr. Chisolm is a professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the author of the book, "From Survive to Thrive: Living Your Best Life with Mental Illness...

Join us for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at organ transplants and what it's like to work as a lung transplant physician confronted with life-and-death decisions every day. Our guest is transplant consultant Dr. David Weill, who is the former director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and the Lung Transplant Program at Stanford.  He's also the author of a gripping memoir entitled, "E...

If you find it uncomfortable to deal with difficult people and highly emotional problems, stay tuned! Our guest is distinguished attorney Doug Noll, who has a lot to say about how we can improve our skills in handling such situations.   Doug is the co-founder of the award-winning Prison of Peace Project, which teaches long-term inmates in maximum security prisons to be peacemakers and mediators. D...

Many of us are fearful, confused and unsure of what to say and how to act around someone with a disability. On this episode, we'll "demystify disabilities" with our guest, well-known disability rights activist, blogger and speaker Emily Ladau. She is passionate about getting nondisabled people to stop treating disabled people as a weird cross between precious gems and alien creatures.  She's the a...

Ever since we saw the television show, Hoarders, we've wanted to talk with our guest on this episode, extreme cleaning specialist Matt Paxton. Matt has spent decades helping people sort through messes in attics, basements, garages and elsewhere. For the past couple of years, he's been the host of the PBS television show, "Legacy List with Matt Paxton", which highlights families that are downsizing...

Everyone experiences trauma. Whether it's a specific harrowing event or a series of stressful moments over time, trauma can etch itself into our brains and echo as we remember it over and over throughout our lives. On this episode, we find out about the longterm effects of trauma and what we can do to reduce them. Joining us is neuroscientist Dr. Tracey Shors, who's the author of the book, "EVERYD...

How does the food you eat impact your mental health? How can you change your diet to improve your emotional outlook?  We talk about those questions with journalist and food expert Mary Beth Albright, who is the author of the new book, "EAT & FLOURISH: How Food Supports Emotional Well-Being".   Thanks to our sponsor, Lomi, the world's first Smart Waste Appliance.  If you've struggled with compostin...

If you want to shake things up in your life, listen to our guest on this episode, Michael Bungay Stanier.  He is the author of the best-selling book, "The Coaching Habit" and the founder of the training and development company, Box of Crayons, which has taught coaching skills to hundreds of thousands of people around the world.  His newest book is called, "How To Begin:  Start Doing Something that...

The holiday season brings about invitations, parties and other situations in which etiquette is important.  One of the world's foremost experts on etiquette, Jacqueline Whitmore, joins us on this episode to talk about business etiquette, how to approach uncomfortable situations, how to make small talk, how social media has impacted our in-person interactions, and much more.  You can learn more abo...

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Kathy Hull, who is a true hero. She is the founder of the George Mark Children's House ( http://georgemark.org ), the first freestanding children's palliative care facility to open in the United States. The subject of death is taboo, especially with children, but as Dr. Hull says, "children don't stop dying just because we the adults can't comprehend the injustice...

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, but that may not be what you're experiencing if you're missing someone who's passed away.  Our guest on this episode is grief crisis consultant Harold Ivan Smith, who's written many books on grief including, "A Decembered Grief: Living with Loss While Others are Celebrating".  In this interview, he shares some great advice for how to enjoy this time o...

This episode spotlights the relationships adult children have with their parents, which really come into focus during the holidays when families get together or perhaps DON'T get together because those relationships are strained.  Our guest is social psychologist Susan Newman who is the author of several books, including,  "Under One Roof Again:  All Grown Up and Relearning to Live Together Happil...

If you love to cook, or just love to eat, this episode is for you! We're excited to welcome our guest, award-winning magazine editor Dorothy Kalins. She's had a long career in food media and has collaborated on the production of many cookbooks. Dorothy was the founding editor of the food and wine magazine, 'Savure', and she's the author of a great book called, "The Kitchen Whisperers: Cooking with...

Your mindset is the topic on this episode. Do you wish you had emotional skills, habits and ways of looking at the world that served you better? Our guest, Julia Galef, says you can learn new ways of looking at the world and you should! Julia is the co-founder of the Center for Applied Rationality, the host of the podcast, "Rationally Speaking", and the author of the book, "The Scout Mindset: Why...

Have you ever found yourself frustrated in a disagreement with someone you love?  Have you ever wanted better conflict resolution skills?  Would you like to see something positive result from the negativity of a fight?  Our guest on this episode, James L. Creighton, is here to help.  James is a Psychologist and relationship consultant whose latest book is called,  " Loving through Your Differences...

Do you procrastinate? Would you like to stop procrastinating?  Our guest, Tim Pychyl, is the one of the world's leading experts in procrastination. He is the author of "The Procrastination Puzzle" and a contributor to publications like Fortune, Psychology Today, and the Washington Post. He also hosts the podcast, iProcrastinate. His website is  https://www.procrastination. ca/   Note: This episode...

Trying to change a habit, but without much luck?  Our guest on this episode, Professor Katy Milkman, is an award-winning behavioral scientist at The Wharton School and the author of the book, "How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be". Her website is  katymilkman.com .   Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsor of today's episode!   T...

On this episode, we explore gratitude and the powerful impact it can have on our lives.  joining us once again is bestselling author Amy Newmark.  Amy is the editor-in-chief and publisher of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series.      Thank you to our sponsors of this episode!:   Thanks to our sponsor, Lomi, the world's first Smart Waste Appliance.  If you've struggled with composting and feel it...

Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia are the focus on this episode. Our guests are Dr. Daniel George and Dr. Peter Whitehouse, Dr. George is a medical anthropologist and associate Professor at Penn State. Dr. Whitehouse is a professor of neurology at Case Western Reserve University and a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto. Together, they are the co-authors of the book, "...

We are a mother-daughter duo and on this episode, we're joined by a father-daughter duo, Dr. Drew Pinsky and his daughter, Paulina. Dr. Drew is a practicing internist and addiction medicine specialist in addition to being a New York Times bestselling author. You probably know him as a trusted source of relationship advice from his TV, radio and podcast appearances over the years. Dr. Drew's daught...

If you're a dog owner, like we are, you may have wished you could communicate better with that dog. Chances are, you talk to your dog, but it would be great to have your dog talk back! Stay tuned as we get some tips on how to make that happen with our guest on this speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger.  She's known for her groundbreaking work in being the first person to teach a dog to tal...

Plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn joins us on this episode to give us a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to become a surgeon.  He's the author of the book, "Playing God: The Evolution of a Modern Surgeon". You may know him from his appearances on TV programs like "The Rachael Ray Show" and "The Doctors".  He's also the host of his own podcast, "The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show".  His websi...

Bestselling author Elizabeth Lesser joins us on this episode.  Her books include "Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow" and "Marrow: Love, Loss & What Matters Most". Her newest book is called, "Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes".  Elizabeth is the co-founder of Omega Institute, which is recognized internationally for its workshops and conferenc...

Emergency room doctor and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Michele Harper joins us on this episode.  Her book, "The Beauty in Breaking", weaves together the story of her life, and her interactions with her patients in the emergency room. The New York Times named it one of the "Top 100 Notable Books of 2020" and called it, "A riveting, heartbreaking, sometimes difficult, always inspiring story...

If you, or someone you care about, has had cancer, you'll find this episode of special interest.  And, if you've had a pet with cancer, you'll also want to pay close attention!  Joining us is veterinary oncologist Dr. Renee Alsarraf who's treated dogs with cancer for more than two decades, and few years ago, she herself was diagnosed with cancer.  She writes about her experiences in the new book,...