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On this episode, we talk with Cyntoia Brown Long, who was sentenced to life in prison for a murder she committed at the age of sixteen. Her case became national news when celebrities like Kim Kardashian, LeBron James, and Rihanna made the hashtag #FreeCyntoia go viral in 2017. She was granted full clemency after having served fifteen years, walking out a free woman on August 7, 2019. Cyntoia is no...

What does it take to raise happy, healthy, resilient kids?  Our guest on this episode, Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, says it's not that complicated. Dr. Siegel is a renowned child psychiatrist, clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and a bestselling author.  He's the co-author of the book,  "The Power of Showing Up:  How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their...

New York Times bestselling author Rich Cohen joins us to talk about his newest book, The Adventures of Herbie Cohen: World's Greatest Negotiator. Herbie Cohen is Rich's dad and the book is a completely original guide to life, in a sense, through the eyes of Rich and his father. His website is  https://www.authorrichcohen.com/ Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! -->Aurate: Aurate is a fine jewe...

Joining us on this episode is bestselling author Amy Newmark, who's been the editor in chief and publisher of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series for the past 14 years. The latest book in the series is "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Your 10 Keys to Happiness".     Amy's website is amynewmark.com and if you would like to share your story or poem with millions of people around the world, go to chick...

Our guest on this episode is Kathryn Finney, author of the new book, "BUILD THE DAMN THING: How to Start a Successful Business If You're Not a Rich White Guy". Her website is https://www.kathrynfinney.com/ Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! -->Aurate: Aurate is a fine jewelry brand which offers amazing quality at affordable prices. Because Aurate sells directly to you, without the middleman m...

Our very special guest on this episode is Lucie Arnaz, who was born into show business as the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.  She's performed on television, in movies, nightclubs and on Broadway.   Her website is http://www.luciearnaz.com/ Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! -->Castus: CASTUS is a team of business development experts that enables B2B e-commerce to streamline the rela...

Have you ever thought about what your parents did right and what they did wrong in terms of giving you the skills you needed to thrive in life? And, if you're a parent yourself, do you feel you have the tools toteach your kids how to flourish and be happy? Our guest on this episode is educational psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Michele Borba, whose latest book is called, "Thrivers: The Sur...

We're excited to talk with our guest on this episode, canine behaviorist Clive Wynne who explores the incredible relationship between people and dogs in his book,  "Dog is Love:  Why and How Your Dog Loves You". His website is  https://www.clivewynne.com/ Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!   --> AirMedCare Network: AirMedCare Network provides world-class air transport services to the nearest...

Joining us on this episode is award-winning journalist and author Steven Petrow. You may know Steven's work from The Washington Post, The New York Times, USA Today, All Things Considered and many other media outlets. His TED Talk called, "Three Ways to Practice Civility" has been seen close to two million times. Steven's latest book is for everyone facing aging and the people—their adult children,...

If you've ever felt overworked, overcommitted and overloaded, this episode is for you!  We're going to explore how we can do less, but do better in every area of our lives by embracing the practice of "essentialism".   Our guest is leadership and business strategist Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times bestseller , Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. Thanks to our sponsors of this...

Puberty can be a tough time for boys. It's a time when they may get quiet and withdraw. It's a challenging time for parents who want to help their sons navigate the physical and emotional changes they're experiencing. To help parents on this journey, we turn to our guest, bestselling author and widely respected pediatrician, Dr. Cara Natterson, author of the book, Decoding Boys: New Science Behind...

In this episode, we talk to Sue Klebold about how she would give her own life to stop her son Dylan's mass shooting at Columbine High School. Sue reveals how Dylan had no mental illness diagnosis, and no one knew about the dark depression he wrote in personal journals. Eventually, his suicidal thoughts turned homicidal, and his friendship with fellow shooter Eric Harris developed into extreme rage...

On this episode, we talk dating with our returning guest, Damona Hoffman. Damona is the Official Relationship Expert for OKCupid, and has been featured as a relationship coach on television and in newspapers such as the Washington Post and LA Times. Damona has also starred in two A&E Network TV series and is the host of the Dates and Mates podcast. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!   --> Fe...

Death is a part of life, and if you've experienced the death of a close family member or friend, you may wonder if the pain of that loss will ever go away. So, what happens to our brains and bodies when we grieve? What should we know about grief in order to heal in the healthiest way possible? We'll explore those questions on this episode as we talk with Mary-Frances O'Connor who is a well-known g...

We're thrilled to welcome extreme cleaning specialist Matt Paxton back to the show. Matt has spent decades helping people sort through all the things they've accumulated in attics, basements, garages and elsewhere. You may know Matt from his years on the television shows, "Hoarders" or "Legacy List with Matt Paxton". Matt is also the author of the new book, "Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff: Decl...

How do you feel about aging? And, how do your thoughts about aging impact your health? Our guest on this episode is Dr. Becca Levy, professor of Public Health and Psychology at Yale. She says your age beliefs are so powerful that they define how you experience your later years. Dr. Levy is credited with creating the field of study that focuses on how positive and negative age stereotypes can have...

Have you ever wished you could set healthier boundaries with your family, friends, co-workers and others in your life? Do you feel your mental health has suffered because of a lack of healthy boundaries in various aspects of your life? If so, you'll get some great suggestions from our guest on this episode, relationship therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of the new book, Set Boundaries, Find Pe...

On this episode, we'll explore a question many of us have probably pondered, but relatively few of us have experienced. What's it like to fall in love with someone in prison? Our guest, journalist Elizabeth Greenwood, spent five years following the ups and downs of five couples who met during incarceration.  She's written about it in the new book, LOVE LOCKDOWN: Dating, Sex, & Marriage in America'...

Our guest on this episode is beloved writer, educator and social activist Lorene Cary. She is the author of several books, including "Black Ice", "The Price of a Child" and "Pride". Lorene's most recent book is a memoir called, "Ladysitting: My Year with Nana at the End of Her Century". It's received rave reviews including one from O, the Oprah Magazine which called Ladysitting simply, "Radiant"....

Do you find it difficult to forgive?  Do you wish others would find it easier to forgive you?  Joining us is Dr. Fred Luskin, who's the Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects, an ongoing series of workshops and research projects that investigate the effectiveness of his forgiveness methods on a variety of populations.    Dr. Luskin is one of the world's leading researchers on forgiveness. ...

Do you suffer from anxiety?  Do you have some bad habits?  Did you know there's a link between your anxiety and bad habits?  Our guest on this episode, neurologist and psychiatrist Dr. Judson Brewer says anxiety hides in bad habits. You may have seen Dr. Brewer on 60 Minutes or the Today Show, or you may have viewed his TED talk on A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit, which has had more than 16 mill...

If you've struggled with mental health issues or if you care about someone who has, then you'll want to hear what our guest on this episode, Terri Cheney, has to say.   You may know Terri from her New York Times bestselling book, Manic: A Memoir, which depicted her life as an elite entertainment attorney suffering from bipolar disorder.     Terri's new book is called, Modern Madness:  An Owner's M...

If you've been questioning what you can do to live a more meaningful life, this episode is for you. We're going to take a look at the things that get in the way of our leading lives with the kind of purpose and fulfillment that we'd like. Our guest is bestselling author Joshua Becker, who's written several books on minimalism and intentional living. He's also the founder of "Becoming Minimalist,"...

If you've experienced the death of a family member or close friend, you know how painful it can be and may wonder if the pain of that loss will ever end. Our guest on this episode, writer Marisa Renee Lee, is the author of a new book on grief that's generating rave reviews from many people, including us. In her book, Marisa writes very eloquently about the losses she's experienced, the death of he...

Nationwide, almost one in five people are living with a mental health condition. Our guest on this episode, activist and author Sarah Fay, is one of those who've been diagnosed with a mental illness.   In fact, Sarah Fay has been diagnosed—or rather, misdiagnosed—with six mental illnesses over the last 30 years. She writes about her experience and raises important mental health questions for all o...