The Kathryn Zox Show

Kathryn interviews Author, Professor, Attorney Deborah Tuerkheimer JD. We are all shaped by what Deborah Tuerkheimer, calls the credibility complex—forces that make us prone to credibility discounting of accusers, especially society's most vulnerable and marginalized women and credibility boosting of the accused, most noticeably men of status and privilege. People who routinely mete out these disc...

Kathryn interviews Author Jayson Gaddis MA. Conflicts in our closest relationships are scary because so much is at stake. If the conflict doesn't go well, we could lose our marriage, our family, or our job, all of which are connected to our security and survival, so we do just about anything not to lose those relationships, including avoiding conflict, betraying ourselves, or becoming dishonest. T...

Kathryn interviews Author Jayson Gaddis MA. Conflicts in our closest relationships are scary because so much is at stake. If the conflict doesn't go well, we could lose our marriage, our family, or our job, all of which are connected to our security and survival, so we do just about anything not to lose those relationships, including avoiding conflict, betraying ourselves, or becoming dishonest. T...

Kathryn interviews Author Scott Miller. Some of the most successful people have had mentors, yet many may not feel they have a mentor in their life. But what exactly defines a mentor? Could it be a "Mentor Moment" between an intern and colleague at the office? Or maybe it's a conversation in the grocery store with a successful small business owner…or perhaps it is that person that you go to regula...

Kathryn interviews Author Scott Miller. Some of the most successful people have had mentors, yet many may not feel they have a mentor in their life. But what exactly defines a mentor? Could it be a "Mentor Moment" between an intern and colleague at the office? Or maybe it's a conversation in the grocery store with a successful small business owner…or perhaps it is that person that you go to regula...

Kathryn interviews Author, Journalist, Producer Miguel Sancho. There are approximately one in 2,000 children around the globe suffering from 400 types of Primary Immunodeficiency (PI), many of whom vaccinations aren't available due to age or compromised immune systems. For the parents of a child with PI, normal days can be filled with anxiety and fear, but amid a global pandemic, the quest for ans...

Kathryn interviews Author, Journalist, Producer Miguel Sancho. There are approximately one in 2,000 children around the globe suffering from 400 types of Primary Immunodeficiency (PI), many of whom vaccinations aren't available due to age or compromised immune systems. For the parents of a child with PI, normal days can be filled with anxiety and fear, but amid a global pandemic, the quest for ans...

Kathryn interviews Author and Professor Wendy Suzuki PhD. From a global pandemic, to political unrest, to climate change, the past year has been nothing if not stressful. For most of us, it would be difficult to describe stress and anxiety as a good feeling. But what if it could be? World-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki has found a way to unlock the potential of anxiety to be a benefit in...

Kathryn interviews Author and Professor Wendy Suzuki PhD. From a global pandemic, to political unrest, to climate change, the past year has been nothing if not stressful. For most of us, it would be difficult to describe stress and anxiety as a good feeling. But what if it could be? World-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki has found a way to unlock the potential of anxiety to be a benefit in...

Kathryn interviews Author Susan Verde. As we begin to return to offices and schools this fall, Author Susan Verde, alongside illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, brings us a triumphant celebration of everyday courage, perseverance, and bouncing back from our setbacks with bravery and optimism,the perfect companion for our present moment, for children and grown-ups alike. She points out that staying resi...

Kathryn interviews Author Susan Verde. As we begin to return to offices and schools this fall, Author Susan Verde, alongside illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, brings us a triumphant celebration of everyday courage, perseverance, and bouncing back from our setbacks with bravery and optimism,the perfect companion for our present moment, for children and grown-ups alike. She points out that staying resi...

Kathryn interviews Author, Attorney J. W. Freiberg PhD, JD. We are currently living in an interesting age where we are the most connected and yet the most disconnected than we have ever been. Exploring the impact of faulty connections and failing relationships, J.W. Freiberg, uses his 30 year legal career and masterful storytelling ability to share 5 unique tales of chronic loneliness, one of mode...

Kathryn interviews Author, Attorney J. W. Freiberg PhD, JD. We are currently living in an interesting age where we are the most connected and yet the most disconnected than we have ever been. Exploring the impact of faulty connections and failing relationships, J.W. Freiberg, uses his 30 year legal career and masterful storytelling ability to share 5 unique tales of chronic loneliness, one of mode...

Kathryn interviews Author, Professor Ed Tronick PhD. Many of us may think that perfect harmony is the defining characteristic of healthy relationships, but the truth is that human interactions are messy, complicated, and confusing. And according to renowned psychologist Ed Tronick PhD and pediatrician Claudia Gold, that is not only okay, but it is also actually crucial to our social and emotional...

Kathryn interviews Author, Professor Ed Tronick PhD. Many of us may think that perfect harmony is the defining characteristic of healthy relationships, but the truth is that human interactions are messy, complicated, and confusing. And according to renowned psychologist Ed Tronick PhD and pediatrician Claudia Gold, that is not only okay, but it is also actually crucial to our social and emotional...

Kathryn interviews Author Joanna Faber. Building on core themes of mutual respect, Joanna Faber and Co-Author Julie King suggest thoughtful, constructive, and sympathetic alternatives to yelling or punishment. As a part of the "How To Talk" series, readers will learn communication strategies to some of the most difficult challenges of raising children including tantrums, homework hassles and sibli...

Kathryn interviews Author Joanna Faber. Building on core themes of mutual respect, Joanna Faber and Co-Author Julie King suggest thoughtful, constructive, and sympathetic alternatives to yelling or punishment. As a part of the "How To Talk" series, readers will learn communication strategies to some of the most difficult challenges of raising children including tantrums, homework hassles and sibli...

Kathryn interviews Author, Journalist, Historian, Marine Engineer Jessica DuLong. At 10:45 AM EST on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, the United States Coast Guard issued the call for "all available boats" to assist the evacuation of Lower Manhattan. But hours before the official call went out, tugs, ferries, dinner boats, and other vessels had already raced to the rescue from points all across the Po...

Kathryn interviews Author, Journalist, Historian, Marine Engineer Jessica DuLong. At 10:45 AM EST on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, the United States Coast Guard issued the call for "all available boats" to assist the evacuation of Lower Manhattan. But hours before the official call went out, tugs, ferries, dinner boats, and other vessels had already raced to the rescue from points all across the Po...

Kathryn interviews Author & Rehabilitation Consultant Val Walker MS.While social media enables us to make connections with more people than ever before, social isolation is a growing epidemic in the U.S. The National Science Foundation has reported the number of Americans with no close friends has tripled since 1985 and an unprecedented number of Americans are living alone, particularly those over...

Kathryn interviews Author & Rehabilitation Consultant Val Walker MS.While social media enables us to make connections with more people than ever before, social isolation is a growing epidemic in the U.S. The National Science Foundation has reported the number of Americans with no close friends has tripled since 1985 and an unprecedented number of Americans are living alone, particularly those over...

Kathryn interviews Psychologist and Author Leo Flanagan PhD.The mental health crisis is getting younger. The number of children needing urgent mental health care has been on the rise for years, and has devastatingly spiked over the pandemic. We have never before in our history seen this type of anguish in children and teenagers so young. Although this crisis will require resources and time to reso...

Kathryn interviews Psychologist and Author Leo Flanagan PhD.The mental health crisis is getting younger. The number of children needing urgent mental health care has been on the rise for years, and has devastatingly spiked over the pandemic. We have never before in our history seen this type of anguish in children and teenagers so young. Although this crisis will require resources and time to reso...

Kathryn interviews Jeff J. Herman Editor-in-Chief at Lawnstarter. If you're among the 50% of the U.S. population planning to ride a bicycle more post-pandemic, you'll want to know the Best Biking Cities in America. To mark World Bicycle Day on June 3, LawnStarter ranked the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on 18 key indicators of a bike-friendly lifestyle. Among the factors considered are the length...

Kathryn interviews Jeff J. Herman Editor-in-Chief at Lawnstarter. If you're among the 50% of the U.S. population planning to ride a bicycle more post-pandemic, you'll want to know the Best Biking Cities in America. To mark World Bicycle Day on June 3, LawnStarter ranked the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on 18 key indicators of a bike-friendly lifestyle. Among the factors considered are the length...