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Nobody is immune to the stress that has come with the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions it's placed on our lives. As far as children are concerned, coronavirus may be less harmful to their bodies than it is to those of older people. But, it may be more difficult for kids to deal with emotionally than it is for other age groups.    On this episode, we'll take a look at the mental health impact...

Is the COVID-19 pandemic forcing you to take a sabbatical?  Our guest on this episode, Shelley Paxton, says there's always a gift in upheaval, pain and discomfort.      As Shelley sees it, this time offers us a chance to reflect, reset and redirect our lives.  Shelley is the author of the new book, Soulbbatical:  A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life. Thanks to our sponsors of this e...

We all experience grief and loss in life, whether it's the death of a loved one, the breakup of a romantic relationship, loss of a job or something else. On this episode, we'll look at what's involved in dealing with the losses we've experienced as a result of the pandemic. Joining us is psychologist and grief expert Dr. Pauline Boss, whose latest book is called, "THE MYTH OF CLOSURE: Ambiguous Lo...

The pandemic has forced most of us to attend meetings virtually. Zoom meetings have become an everyday occurrence for a lot of workers, like us, who want to look and sound great with this new way of getting together with colleagues and family alike.  So, how do you do that?  Our guest on this episode, Kim Foley has plenty of ideas to help.  Kim is an award-winning TV producer, media trainer and te...

Are you someone who appears to have a perfect life on the outside, but inward you struggle with depression? Have you become an expert at hiding your emotional pain from others?   Our guest on this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Rutherford, is an expert on what she calls "perfectly hidden depression". She talks to us about the symptoms, the importance of identifying the syndrome early,...

Is sugar really more addictive than cocaine? Does intermittent fasting work? Should I buy crypto? We're all on 24-7 information overload, on our news feeds, in our inboxes, on TikTok… it's hard to know what is real and what isn't. Every week on CALL ME CURIOUS, Nikki Boyer (Dying for Sex, The Daily Smile) and friends like Mr. Malone are going to dive into all the things you've heard about, but don...

On this episode, we'll explore how a simple shift in thinking can change everything you believe about your own happiness. We'll look at how a different perspective can enable us to live happily when life isn't perfect.   Wherever you are in life, I think you'll benefit from hearing the wisdom of our guest. Joining us is New York Times bestselling author Cy Wakeman, whose new book is called, "Life'...

Could you use a new approach to your life and work?  Would you like to be better able to get your point across to others?  Is there a way that you could be more inspirational to others?   If you answered "Yes!" to any of those questions, you'll want to hear what our guest, Jason Harris, has to say.   Jason is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mekanism, an award-winning creative advertising agency.  He's als...

Joining us on this episode is Helena Dea Bala, author of the new book, Craigslist Confessional:  A collection of secrets from anonymous strangers, which The New York Times called 'touching'. She was the true definition of the American dream: an Albanian immigrant who came to the United States as a child, went to George Washignton University, and became a lawyer and lobbyist in Washington, D.C. How...

Join us as we get a fun, behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to work at Vanity Fair magazine during a magical time in the magazine business. Our guest is Dana Brown, who was a 21-year old college dropout when he was hired by legendary Vanity Fair Editor-in-Chief, Graydon Carter. Over the course of 25 years, Dana rose up the ranks to become the magazine's deputy editor. He's written about th...

We had no idea that the path to happiness is simple, but our guest on this episode, Shannon Kaiser, says that it is -- and we believe her! She's the best-selling author of five books on the science of happiness and fulfillment and has been called one of the freshest voices in mental health and wellness. Her latest book is called 'Joy Seeker: Let Go of What's Holding You Back So You Can Live the Li...

It's a new year and for many people, that means resolving to lose weight or become more fit. Our guest on this episode, Megan Roup, can help you with both of those goals.  Megan is a former professional dancer, who's combined her love of dance with her love of fitness to create "The Sculpt Society", an incredibly popular fitness platform and app featuring fun and effective fitness classes you can...

What does it take to become the CEO of a major corporation? What can we all learn from the top CEO's about running smaller businesses or better managing our own lives? We'll explore those questions with our guest on this episode, Carolyn Dewar, who is a senior partner at McKinsey and Company consulting firm. She coaches many Fortune 100 CEOs to maximize their effectiveness in the role. She's also...

If you're in need of hope, this is the show for you!   As a doctor who treated hundreds of patients with brain injuries, neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander strongly doubted the existence of an afterlife. However, after he contracted E. coli meningitis (which has a 1 in 10,000,000 annual occurence), he ended up in a coma for seven days and had a life changing experience. He came to the conclusion that...

Is hoarding or excessive cluttering an issue in your life? Are your things starting to overwhelm you? On this episode, we get advice on what to do if you or someone close to you is a hoarder. Joining us is Elaine Birchall, who is a hoarding behavior specialist and clutter coach. She's the founder of the Canadian National Hoarding Coalition and the author of the new book called, 'Conquer the Clutte...

Our guest on this episode is social psychologist Tessa West, who's an expert on difficult workplace relationships. She's an associate professor of psychology at New York University who specializes in interpersonal interaction and communication. Her newest book is called "Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them." If your work environment is stressful, you may find it impacting your...

There is so much upheaval and division in the world right now, that it's wonderful to be able to talk with two guests who are polar opposites in terms of their political views, yet great friends who took a 20,000 mile road trip across America to learn what things can bring us together in this time of strife and partisanship.     Our guests are Jordan Blashek, a staunch Republican, and Christopher...

We've been living in an era of 'hyper-genderism', where we've been taught but pink is girly and blue is for boys. For too long, many girls have been afraid to challenge the societal norms and be what so many people call a 'tomboy'. But what does that term even mean? To learn more, we talk to Lisa Selin Davis, author of the new book, Tomboy:  The Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare to B...

Cindy and Kelli Cruciotti are a mother daughter team behind Serenity Farm. Cindy has been named best equitation trainer at the Capital Challenge horse show and at the Pennsylvania National horse show after her student took the top honors of the coveted 2015 Pessoa medal finals. Kelli is an emerging star in the world of equestrian show jumping. As a young professional at the age of 24, she is one o...

How would your life change if you could truly believe that 'everything happens for a reason' and that most of the time, it's for the better? On this episode, we talk to Dr. Christian Busch, who has spent a decade researching how we can use uncertainty as a path to more joyful, purposeful, and successful lives. Dr. Busch is the Director of the Global Economy Program at The Center for Global Affairs...

On this episode, we'll find out how to become more productive without adding more stress to our lives. We'll explore the techniques that we can all use to be the most growth oriented and effective version of ourselves. This episode we're joined by Alice Boyes, a clinical psychologist turned writer whose latest book is called "Stress Free Productivity: A Personalized Toolkit to Become Your Most eff...

On this episode, we'll take a look at some of pop music's biggest female stars and the lessons their lives and careers offer to their fans.     Joining us is New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, whose latest book is called, Pop Star Goddesses: And How to Tap into Their Energies to Invoke Your Best Self. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> LinkedIn: Being profession...

What does it take for boys and men to thrive in America these days?  Our guest on this episode, Andrew Reiner, says it's time for us to change the way we think and talk about males in our society.  He says many boys and men are struggling now, worse than ever before, and that affects all of us.   Andrew has written on men's issues for the New York Times and Washington Post.  He's a Professor at To...

Writer Nora McInerny is the perfect guest for these unsettled times we're living in.  Nora has been through a lot in her life and she's managed to speak and write about the good times, the bad times and the uncertain times with wisdom, humor, and heart.   When she was only 31, Nora lost her second baby, her father and her husband over the course of six weeks.   She's the author of the books, No Ha...

Are you exercising and eating right to ensure you do all you can to live the longest life possible?  You may be surprised to learn that diet and exercise matter less, and your relationships, personality and emotions matter more in terms of influencing how long you live.   Joining us to explain more about that is science journalist Marta Zaraska, whose newest book is called, Growing Young: How Frie...