The Kathryn Zox Show

Anita's journey into adulthood begins in 1968, when she graduates college, leaves her Brooklyn family home, and settles in Greenwich Village at a moment of cultural upheaval. Against a backdrop of school strikes, the Stonewall and Attica uprisings, and the rise of second-wave feminism, she navigates gang violence, restricted career opportunities, entrenched gender expectations, and the quiet damag...

Patricia Martin, host of the Jung in the World podcast, explores the challenges that tech and the internet impose on the human psyche and offers a revelatory adventure through the processes that make us who we are. She argues that 24/7 online connectivity reshapes not only our sense of self, but erodes our very ability to form our identities. We form identity in three ways: how we see ourselves, h...

Drawing on her personal experiences—including a serious medical diagnosis and a home invasion— Rachael Schmidt shows us how breath, awareness, and intuition can restore calm in crisis. She introduces her "theory of volatility," a framework explaining how energy management determines whether life feels chaotic or calm. She teaches readers to transform life's jolts into growth. Schmidt argues these...

As daylight fades and temperatures drop, many people feel their energy and mood dip, too. The darker months can quietly influence mental health, subtly disrupting sleep, motivation, and emotional balance in ways we don't always recognize. Author Johanna Laurent explains that a simple mindset shift can make all the difference, offering words to heal, ground, and inspire. She teaches that true heali...

With daylight savings right around the corner and the winter months to follow shortly after, many are gearing up to take on the "Winter Blues." And though many adults are equipped with the knowledge and experience to accommodate for the shorter and darker days that lie ahead, most children and teens are unprepared for the psychological changes that can take place during the colder months. Thankful...

Through the stories of sixteen families from Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, Gabrielle Oliveira paints a vivid picture of what immigrating families face: the fear, the uncertainty, the hope, and the incredible determination to build a safer, brighter future. She shares why so many families from Latin America risk dangerous journeys to the U.S.—and how education becomes their "currency of lov...

Discover a refreshing perspective on aging with David Cravit , co-author of The SuperAging Workbook and a leading voice behind the SuperAging News Network. Now in his 80s, David—along with co-author Larry Wolf—brings a practical, inspiring approach to thriving in your 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond.  He breaks down the Seven A's of SuperAging—Attitude, Awareness, Activity, Accomplishment, Autonomy, Att...

In an age dominated by quick fixes, viral wellness trends, and one-size-fits-all solutions, a quieter truth is reclaiming its place: food remains one of our most powerful forms of medicine. There is a growing return to what ancient healing traditions have always understood—that nourishment is not just fuel, but a force capable of restoring balance, vitality, and even hope. Internationally recogniz...

In this second installment of The Ghost Table trilogy protagonist Josie learns that every haunting begins with the need to be heard. She becomes a messenger of long suppressed truths - ones powerful enough to change lives. Buchwald is a freelance writer and editor who lives in Manhattan and considers New Orleans her second home. She's written for Gotham Magazine, LA Confidential, the websites of P...

At a moment when college students—and their parents—are scrutinizing the "return on investment" of humanities courses, Carlo Rotella opens the door to a classroom full of wary first-year students. He follows thirty-three students through a required literature course and captures the transformation unfolding on both sides of the seminar table. Their initial doubt—"How will this get me a job?"—slowl...

It may seem fun to jump on the ChatGPT bandwagon and use it as a quick fix for mental health questions, but you shouldn't take shortcuts to heal, according to distinguished licensed marriage, family, and child psychotherapist Dr. Nicki J. Monti . While it can offer reflection and information, it cannot understand your full emotional context, detect crises, or provide personalized clinical care. Mi...

Forget everything you think you know about women in midlife. Angela Burk 's raw, unfiltered, and fiercely passionate book shatters the glossy, sugar-coated stories we've been sold about 'aging gracefully.' This isn't a manual for doing midlife perfectly—it's a companion for doing it honestly. She dives into everything from career reinvention to the three waves of menopause—rage, wild symptoms, and...

Studies consistently show that when employees feel safe to voice concerns, share ideas, and acknowledge mistakes without fear of judgment, they become more innovative, more productive, and more committed to their organizations. In Laurie Cure PhD —who has spent more than three decades helping leaders and teams cultivate healthier workplace cultures—shares practical strategies for building psycholo...

As communities search for more effective ways to support people returning home from prison, one unexpected solution is taking center stage — literally. Theater programs are emerging as powerful tools for restoring confidence and helping the formerly incarcerated reconnect with society. That transformative potential is the focus of Broadway, Bars, and Fortune , an award-winning 40-minute documentar...

Just in time for the bustling holiday season—when guests, gatherings, and gift wrap tend to take over—Ea Fuqua and Meg DeLong share simple, uplifting strategies to create welcoming, clutter-free spaces. But their approach goes far beyond seasonal sprucing. They dive into how small, intentional habits can transform your home into a calm, joyful environment all year long. They are the brilliant mind...

Former successful trial attorney and one of Houston's most elite sought-after professional photographers, Chris Gillett exposes how a poorly crafted headshot can silently sabotage your professional image. He explains that first impressions often hinge on subtle cues—like posture, eye contact, and micro-expressions—that convey confidence or insecurity within seconds. He discusses why AI -generated...

Featured on Fox & Friends for his viral healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte dupe, Hunter Stoler —a viral TikTok and Instagram creator—has captured national attention after losing over 50 pounds and slashing $11,000 a year from his grocery bill. Now, he's sharing exactly how he did it—and how you can too. He breaks down his holistic approach that blends nutrition, fitness, and mindset to make healthy livin...

For more than three decades, family court attorney Meg Groff , based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, worked  60-hour weeks, often for little or no pay, defending the rights of poor and abused women and their children against a legal, social, and economic system cruelly stacked against them. She now tells  the stories of some of her most memorable clients—brave women with few resources who fought fo...

Step into Yumi's Universe and get to know the friends who travel the world to learn, grow, and share the message of peace. Each character brings a special gift that helps children everywhere become Keepers of the Garden of Peace. Tess Cacciatore is an award-winning writer, director, producer and global peace advocate with over three decades of experience in entertainment, technology and social imp...

It has become impossible to escape the never-ending discord and dysfunction that is becoming a defining marker of our current moment. This systemic and social conflict seems to be increasing by the week, and many are growing overwhelmed and disheartened with the state of our world and its implications for our future. We need to remember that we are capable of so much more. Recognizing these innate...

A deadly hit-and-run shatters a quiet Connecticut town— and Hannah can't shake the chilling feeling that she knows who's behind the wheel. It might be her brother, Rob. It might be Zach—Rob's best friend and the first boy who's ever really seen her. And the truth might destroy her life. Lori Miller Kase brings us a coming-of-age novel with engaging lessons about life's choices and their consequenc...

Lauren Stienstra explores a world redefined by a shocking revelation: there is a biological countdown to extinction encoded into every living creature's DNA. For humanity, just four generations remain. How and when people choose to reproduce takes center stage. Stienstra draws on extensive experience in science, public health, and crisis management, to create a robustly-imagined world that is rich...

In 1912, Harry Widener, a passionate book collector, boards the Titanic with a priceless book he recently bought in London. When disaster strikes, his last words are that he must retrieve the book from his cabin—neither he nor the book are ever seen again. In his memory, his mother creates the Harry Widener Memorial Library at Harvard to preserve his collection. Years later, Violet Hutchins, a Har...

The Blockchain Syndicate offers a gripping exploration of trust, technology and how easily the world we know can come unraveled. Robbie Bach' s insider knowledge of the tech world and his deep involvement in civic and policy circles lends a chilling authenticity to this thriller. As the Chief Xbox Officer at Microsoft he spearheaded the creation of the iconic Xbox and has served on many national b...

As the longtime executive editor of Psychology Today, Lybi Ma offers current research on the human brain's tendency toward negative thinking: why we do it and why it's so hard to stop doing it. She examines methods to overcome the patterns that lead to stress, anxiety, depression and other of life's uncertainties. In addition to producing the print magazine, she edits its website and blog platform...