The Kathryn Zox Show

Kathryn interviews associate professor Krista Bremer, author of "My Accidental Jihad". Bremer never imagined the unexpected turns that would lead to the life she has today: married to an older Muslim man from an impoverished Libyan village and raising together two children with Arabic names in the American South. Her essays have been published in O: The Oprah Magazine, More magazine and The Sun. S...

Kathryn interviews Dee Williams, author of "The Big Tiny: A Built-it-Myself Memoir". The Big Tiny is a graceful, inspired memoir about building a home from scratch and discovering a true sense of self-in just 84 square feet. This experience has shown how Williams lives: simply and efficiently, with awareness of the community and environment, and with an open mind. Her story has been featured on Go...

Kathryn interviews journalist Katty Kay, author of "The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance – What Women Should Know". Why do so few women lack the self-assurance that drives many of their male colleagues? Washington correspondent for BBC World News America Katty Kay, delves into this contemporary conundrum and uncovers some provocative truths. Kathryn also interviews Dr. Terry...

Kathryn interviews John Wareham, author of "How to Survive a Bullet to the Heart: Secret Lives and Uncensored Confessions of Maximum Security Prison Inmates". Inspired to become involved in teaching prisoners by a son who did time at Riker's Island, John Wareham started a program, now in its 18th year, called 'Taking Wings' aimed at keeping inmates from returning to prison. Wareham has appeared on...

Kathryn interviews life transition coach Sheri L. Samotin, author of "Facing the Finish: A Road Map for Aging Parents and Adult Children. Dealing with crisis is far more stressful than planning ahead, and "Facing the Finish" gives clear guidance to making a plan that works. Sheri Samotin is the founder of LifeBridge Solutions LLC and has worked with hundreds of families to deal with the challenges...

Kathryn interviews "America's Eat Strategist" Rania Batayneh MPH, author of "The One One One Diet". To be successful on this bestselling diet, readers only need to count to one: one protein, one carb, and one fat at every meal. Batayneh is regarded as an expert in the field of Nutrition and Wellness. Batayneh has appeared on MSNBC and is featured in Women's Health, Redbook, and Prevention Magazine...

Kathryn interviews executive editor for NPR News Madhulika Sikka, author of "A Breast Cancer Alphabet". When she was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago, she found that there were no books on the market that spoke with honesty and attitude to women. A Breast Cancer Alphabet is an A-to-Z guide to living with breast cancer, giving women a starting point to get at some of the thorniest quest...

Kathryn interviews clinical research scientist Dr. Jeffrey Foote, author of "Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change". Addiction impacts 1 in 4 families in the United States. Beyond Addiction will help show family and friends how they can use kindness, positive reinforcement and motivational and behavioral strategies to help their loved ones change. Foote is co-founder and ex...

Kathryn interviews award-winning author Chang-rae Lee. His latest book "On Such a Full Sea" takes place in a chilling dystopia, a century or so beyond the present, where abandoned post-industrial cities like Baltimore have been converted into forced labor colonies and populated with immigrant workers. Named one of The New Yorker's 20 Authors for the 21st Century, Lee was the winner of the Dayton P...

Kathryn interviews Bloomberg columnist and blogger Megan McArdle, author of "The Up Side of Down: Why Failing is the Key to Success". One of the most popular business and economics bloggers for more than a decade, McArdle makes the case that success - in business and in life - is largely contingent on how quickly and nimbly we learn from our mistakes. She appears regularly on MSNBC, Fox News, and...

Kathryn interviews writer and widow Nancy Sharp, author of "Both Sides Now: A True Story of Love, Loss and Bold Living". On the very day that Sharp delivered premature twins, she learned that her husband's brain cancer returned after eighteen months in remission. Less than three years later she became a widow. Sharp shares her unforgettable journey - one that is a gift to those looking to lift the...

Kathryn interviews New York Times bestselling author Ashley Merryman on her book "Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing". The joy of victory and the character-building agony of defeat - testosterone and the neuroscience of mistakes - Olympians carry Top Dog in their gym bags and it are in the briefcases of Wall Street traders and Madison Avenue madmen. Merryman's work is featured in The New Y...

Kathryn interviews cardiologist Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, author of "Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum's Heart Book: Every Women's Guide to a Heart-Healthy Life". Dr. Steinbaum is a national spokesperson for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign and is an attending cardiologist and the Director of Women and Heart Disease of Lenox Hill Hospital In NYC. She is regularly seen on network news he...

Kathryn interviews cardiovascular specialist Amy L. Doneen, MSN, ARNP and co-author of "Beat the Heart Attack Gene: The Revolutionary Plan to Prevent Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes". Illustrated by examples from the authors' own patients to explain what really causes heart disease, debunking many myths and misconceptions. Doneen is the Medical Director of the Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention...

Kathryn interviews founder & CEO of Phone Interview Pro Paul J. Bailo, author of "The Essential Digital Interview Handbook: Lights, Camera, Skype". In today's interconnected world, virtual meetings have become a staple of business practice. Physical distance between employers and job-seekers is no longer the impediment it once was for the face-to-face engagement. Bailo covers everything you need t...

Kathryn interviews best friend duo Crystal Walker and Phoebe Thompson, authors and bloggers of "Desperate in DC: Money, Marriage and Manners in Washington DC". More than one in five middle-school aged children with behavioral or emotional problems has recently engaged in sexting - sending nude or seminude images or sexually explicit messages over an electronic device. How do parents find out what...

Kathryn interviews Golden Globe and Emmy-winning producer Cindy Chupack, author of "The Longest Date: Life as a Wife". Chupack has won three Golden Globes and an Emmy for her work as a writer/executive producer of HBO's Sex and the City. Her credits also include Modern Family, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Coach, among others. Now, in her new memoir she opens up about her own life, chronicling the...

Kathryn interviews neuropsychiatrist Daniel J. Siegel MD, author of "Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain". Parenting expert Daniel J. Siegel uses his groundbreaking research in interpersonal neurobiology to help parents crack the code of how brain development affects teenage behavior and relationships. Siegel is the bestselling author of the books "Parenting from the Inside Out"...

Kathryn interviews satirist Joe Wenke, a.k.a. "The Cultural Arsonist", on his latest book "Papal Bull: An Ex-Catholic Calls Out the Catholic Church". Wenke bares the scars of his Catholic childhood and exposes the bizarre, absurd and downright frightening skeletons lingering in the Vatican closet. Equal parts revelation, inquisition and humor, PAPAL BULL will make you rethink what you thought you...

Kathryn interviews Multiplicity Magazine and Twiniversity Founder Natalie Diaz, author of "What To Do When You're Having Two: The Twins Survival Guide from Pregnancy Through the First Year". The rate of twin births in the U.S. has risen by 79% in the last three decades, and few surprises in life pack a punch quite like the news of expecting multiple babies. Diaz outlines every step that an expecta...

Kathryn interviews adult & forensic psychiatrist Dr. Joel Young, author of "When Your Adult Child Breaks Your Heart: Coping with Mental Illness, Substance Abuse, and the Problems That Tear Families Apart". With the December 14th anniversary of the Newtown school shooting, this is a good time to look forward and ask what resources are available to parents of mentally-ill adult children. Dr. Joel Yo...

Kathryn interviews patient advocate Melissa Clarke MD, author of "Excuse Me, Doctor! I've Got What?". For patients diagnosed with serious conditions such as cancer, the fear of not knowing what to do next can distance them from staying active in their healthcare. Harvard-educated physician Melissa Clarke MD helps consumers make informed decisions about their healthcare, with special attention to u...

Kathryn interviews cardiologist Barbara H. Roberts MD on her book "The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol". Despite the rosy picture painted in the ads of a miracle cure for high cholesterol and its attendant heart disease, the reality of taking statins may be far less pretty. Roberts discusses both the benefits and health risks of these popular drugs. Roberts is an associa...

Kathryn interviews former SVP and CIO Becky Blalock, author of "DARE: Straight Talk on Confidence, Courage and Career for Women in Charge". Becky Blalock managed to work her way up from the bottom of the corporate ladder to the C-Suite in a predominantly male industry. Sharing her experiences and lessons learned, Blalock offers tips to empower women to succeed, including advice from 28 of today's...