Quixotic Heights Podcast

Today’s guests are a remarkable father-daughter duo: Thomas and Samantha Dahlborg . Thomas is a compassionate researcher, writer, and advocate for children’s emotional and spiritual health. Samantha isnot only a fierce creative force—but also Miss Maine USA, a Sports Illustrated model, and a Paris fashion photographer. But behind the spotlights and achievements is a deeper story—one marked by bull...

Stephanie Dooley, who you may know as SL Dooley, is a fantasy author whose stories transport readers into richly imagined worlds while anchoring them in timeless truths. From building epic landscapes to crafting characters who wrestle with faith, courage, and purpose, Stephanie’s work shows us that fantasy can do more than entertain—it can inspire us to live braver stories in our own lives. Stepha...

Our next quixote is Dr. Paul Corona—a physician, author, and host of The Dr. Paul Show. Dr Paul Corona is known for his pioneering “Mind and Body Healing” approach. In his book, The Corona Protocol, Dr. Paul unveils a scientifically proven method he believes can stop addiction, bullying, homelessness, school shootings, and suicide. Join us as we dive into a bold conversation that could change the...

Welcome to Quixotic Heights , where we explore boldlives, big ideas, and the beauty of becoming. Today’s Quixote is the brilliant and multifaceted Dr. Juliet Dang. She’s a scientist by training, an artist by soul, a fashion designer by flair, and the powerhouse behind her memoir, Modern Asian Mom, and Vietology Magazine . Juliet weavestogether science, culture, motherhood, and creativity in a way...

Quixotic Heights sat with Stephen W. Scott , award-winning author of Abandoned , The Demon Inside Me , and his newest, Do You Hear What I Hear? His stories explore the darkness within us—and the fear that connects us all. We unpack his journey from debut author to crafting gripping psychological horror, his writing process, and what truly scares him. Stephen W. Scott was born in Tulsa, OK, with an...

Today’s Quixote is Leslie Lew —author, self-defense instructor, motivational speaker, podcast host, and founder of Reclaiming Your Courage and Warrior Queens Rise . Leslie is a generational trauma breaker, a fierce advocate for women’s empowerment, and a powerful voice for reclaiming space—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In today’s conversation, I ask Leslie to open up about her personal...

Today, we’re honored to sit down with Rodney Magallan —a decorated retired U.S. Navy SEAL, former U.S. Marshal, former CIA operative, and the multi-award-winning author of Tip of the Spear: It’s Not What You Think . Rodney’s journey has taken him from high-risk missions across the globe to the quiet discipline of writing, sharinghard-won lessons about courage, leadership, and what it truly means t...

Today, we’re joined by Jackie Kraft — a writer, journalist, educator, and storyteller whose life and work defy simplecategories. Jackie is the author of "Some of My Best Friends Are ETs," a memoir chronicling her lifelong encounters with extraterrestrials, and "Under a Sunflower Moon," a collection of Cherokee stories and poems that honor heritage, resilience, and the sacred in...

Duane Michael’s life reads like a novel: from a tough childhood to being coached as a boy by none other than Frank Sinatra, to serving in combat with the U.S. Army, returning home to wear the badge as a police officer, and eventually stepping into the world of comedy, acting, and authorship. Along the way, he has collected a lifetime of stories that reveal the strength it takes to keep reinventing...

Filmmaker Erica Nguyen and her father, Duc Nguyen, are the dynamic duo behind the deeply personal and culturally resonant documentary, Phantom Roots—a film exploring identity, memory, and the invisible threads that tie generations together. We discuss their creative collaboration as father and daughter, the journey of uncovering family history, and the power of storytelling in reclaiming heritage....

Today’s Quixote is someone who embodies transformation and truth. Iona Rudisill is an author, a podcast host of IonaSpeaks about Soaring Courageously, and an executive life and health coach. Through her work, she helps people reclaim their voice, stand in their power, and transform pain into purpose. In this episode, we will explore what it means to defend your self-justice, live in alignment with...

Kicking off Season Two is Susan May, who spills the secrets in our next episode of Quixotic Heights Podcast . She dishes out steamy romance stories for Harlequin , but not just any romance... medical romance! Susan May also writes under the names Susan Carlisle and S. Carlisle May. **For a chance to win a SIGNED COPY of "Second Chance with His City Nurse" by Susan Carlisle in Large Print, post a s...

Next up on the Quixotic Heights Podcast is Author JB Caine , the award-winning author of both the Arcana Trilogy (YA Paranormal), YOUR STORY Adventures (Middle Grade Sci-Fi), and the Ironshield's Shadow series (High Fantasy). JB has been writing and creating stories for as long as she can remember. Even as a child, words were her favorite playmates, her closest confidantes, and her first love....

Welcome to Quixotic Heights, where voices rise, stories inspire, and creativity takes center stage. I’m thrilled to welcome a guest whose voice resonates far beyond the opera stage. Shirley Wang is not only an acclaimed opera singer but also a dynamic speaker, best-selling author, and dedicated educator. She moves hearts with her music, empowers minds through her words, and uplifts others with her...

Today’s Quixote is someone who embodies courage, humor, and raw honesty—Shelley Malicote Stutchman, the author of the powerful and hilariously titled book, Peek-a-Boob: Uncovering Breast Cancer. Shelley will take us on her deeply personal journey through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery—but she does it with a disarming sense of humor and a fierce refusal to let cancer steal her joy. Her story is...

Today on Quixotic Heights, we welcome Mark McCraw—a proud Oklahoman, internationally published children’s book author, and a disabled veteran of the United States Air Force. With a life marked by service, imagination, and resilience, Mark brings powerful stories to young readers worldwide. Mark McCraw is a former Elementary School Teacher, Air Force and Air Force Reserve Disabled Veteran, Adjunct...

Today on the Quixotic Heights show, we’re joined by a true storytelling chameleon—Susan Kite. With thirteen books under her belt, she’s mastered genres from science fiction to whimsical children’s tall tales and even penned stories in the world of Zorro. Whether she’s crafting distant galaxies, playful animal adventures, or historical sword fights, Susan brings imagination, heart, and a deep love...

Welcome to Quixotic Heights, where dreams take flight. Today, we step through the veiled gates of imagination and into the rich, spellbinding world of The City of the Magicians —a series that blends political intrigue, ancient power, and the deeply human cost of wielding magic. Joining us is Peter Gribble, the brilliant mind behind this immersive fantasy saga. A master world-builder and philosophi...

Welcome to Quixotic Heights, where dreams take flight—a show where we dive deep into the minds behind the storiesthat move us. I’m your host, Amy M. Le, and today I’m thrilled to be joined by a very special guest—Michelle Dutch, the author of three compelling and emotionally rich novels: Mary McKenzie, Broken Dolls, and Nana Banana. Michelle’s writing explores resilience, identity, and the complex...

Today’s guest is someone who bridges two fascinating worlds — the precision of architecture and the imagination of speculative fiction. Paul Vecchiet is a successful architect and the author of The Disclosure Paradox, a thought-provoking novel that explores what happens when truth, secrecy, and discovery collide on a cosmic scale. In this episode, we talk about the paradox at the heart of his book...

Today’s Quixote is someone whose voice has been a source of calm, clarity, and connection for so many. I’m thrilled to welcome Muxiang Pajerski, the host of the soul-nourishing podcast Be A Light with Muxiang . Through her show, Muxiang creates a safe space for healing, spiritual insight, and heartfelt storytelling. Whether she’s interviewing a guest or speaking from the heart, she invites us all...

Today's Quixote is the remarkable Dr. Julie Tran—a licensed naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist, the founder of Silicon Valley Natural Health, and the author of Acupuncture Awakenings and co-author of Asian Women Trailblazers Who Boss Up. Dr. Tran is not only a wellness expert but also a voice of empowerment for Asian American women in business and medicine. In this episode, we’ll talk about her...

Season 1, Episode 2 (June 15, 2025) (Content warning: Topics include drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness, death, incarceration, and profanity.) Today’s Quixote is Jennifer Mangini, author of A Shadow of Me: The Oklahoma City Bombing and How It Changed My Life —an honest, raw conversation that confronts failures, embraces forgiveness, and celebrates resilience. Jenn is not just a writer—she’s...

Season 1, Episode 1 - June 1, 2025 Today’s Quixote is Betsey Kulakowski, author of The Veritas Codex series—a thrilling mix of archaeology, cryptozoology, and the paranormal that’s been called “Indiana Jones meets The X-Files.” Betsey’s not just a novelist—she’s a former safety investigator and emergency management expert whobrings a rare realism to her fiction. We’ll be talking about everything f...