The Kathryn Zox Show

Kathryn interviews Author Jill Robin Payne. Discover "Bempathy," the game-changing communication technique that combines lighthearted banter with genuine empathy. Jill Robin Payne shows us how to transform negatives into positives, and watch even good interactions become exceptional using her unique approach on empathy. She was the first student from her college to intern at the National Institute...

Kathryn interviews Author and Speaker TJ Woodward. In a world where division and uncertainty are prevalent, the need for genuine connection has never been more critical. But how can we remain connected when opinions diverge and times are unpredictable? The answer lies in cultivating curiosity by "Living in the Question," according to TJ Woodward. This concept is a practice that encourages authenti...

Kathryn interviews Author Dr. Macie P. Smith. The holidays can be a joyful but challenging time when a loved one has Alzheimer's or dementia. Keeping surroundings familiar, letting your loved one help in ways they can, and connecting through meaningful conversations are all ways to include your loved one in the celebration, says gerontologist and licensed social worker Dr. Macie P. Smith. For more...

Kathryn interviews Author Dr. Macie P. Smith. The holidays can be a joyful but challenging time when a loved one has Alzheimer's or dementia. Keeping surroundings familiar, letting your loved one help in ways they can, and connecting through meaningful conversations are all ways to include your loved one in the celebration, says gerontologist and licensed social worker Dr. Macie P. Smith. For more...

Kathryn interviews Author Liz Elting. Most think innovation is synonymous with invention—and that to become successful, you need to come up with a shiny new product, market, or idea. But what if you don't have to invent something entirely new or have a "Shark Tank" moment to succeed at entrepreneurship? Liz Elting?entrepreneur and philanthropist is the living embodiment of this concept. By studyin...

Kathryn interviews Author Liz Elting. Most think innovation is synonymous with invention—and that to become successful, you need to come up with a shiny new product, market, or idea. But what if you don't have to invent something entirely new or have a "Shark Tank" moment to succeed at entrepreneurship? Liz Elting?entrepreneur and philanthropist is the living embodiment of this concept. By studyin...

Kathryn interviews Author Michelle D.Gladieux. Raising your game as a communicator is one of the best ways to make a difference in the world, but it takes courage to open up to others and invite others to open up to you. As a lifelong communication coach, Michelle Gladieux has discovered the four obstacles that can keep you from becoming the best communicator you can be; hiding, defining, rational...

Kathryn interviews Author Michelle D.Gladieux. Raising your game as a communicator is one of the best ways to make a difference in the world, but it takes courage to open up to others and invite others to open up to you. As a lifelong communication coach, Michelle Gladieux has discovered the four obstacles that can keep you from becoming the best communicator you can be; hiding, defining, rational...

Kathryn interviews Author Nadine Haruni. In her first novel for middle-grade (and older) readers, The Hat Diaries: The Secret Life of Ryan Rigbee, award-winning author Nadine Haruni introduced readers to Ryan Rigbee, a 13-year-old loner reeling from losing his dad who forms an unexpected bond with Merlo. The enchanted hats Ryan puts on before bedtime magically transform him into the role of the ha...

Kathryn interviews Author Nadine Haruni. In her first novel for middle-grade (and older) readers, The Hat Diaries: The Secret Life of Ryan Rigbee, award-winning author Nadine Haruni introduced readers to Ryan Rigbee, a 13-year-old loner reeling from losing his dad who forms an unexpected bond with Merlo. The enchanted hats Ryan puts on before bedtime magically transform him into the role of the ha...

Kathryn interviews Author Sarah Allen Benton LMHC."Recovery is more than 'stopping drinking or using drugs'—it involves an entire lifestyle change and impacts every aspect of a parent's life," acknowledges Sarah Allen Benton, an Advanced Alcohol and Drug counselor who has been a parent in recovery from alcoholism for more than 20 years. She draws on both her professional expertise and deeply perso...

Kathryn interviews Author Sarah Allen Benton LMHC."Recovery is more than 'stopping drinking or using drugs'—it involves an entire lifestyle change and impacts every aspect of a parent's life," acknowledges Sarah Allen Benton, an Advanced Alcohol and Drug counselor who has been a parent in recovery from alcoholism for more than 20 years. She draws on both her professional expertise and deeply perso...

Kathryn interviews Author Stephanie Harrison. It's not your fault if you are unhappy. You have been told three lies: you're not good enough; you need to achieve fame, wealth, and power; and you need to do it all on your own. This is "Old Happy", our society's false definition of happiness, and it's making us miserable. Well-being expert and social media sensation Stephanie Harrison takes us throug...

Kathryn interviews Author Meghan Riordan Jarvis, MA, LCSW.All of us will experience loss in our lives, and with loss comes grief. Still, nothing really prepares you for the toll grief takes. As Meghan Riordan Jarvis, MA, LCSW explains, grief doesn't just happen in your mind — it's a five-senses experience that impacts all physical systems. "Grievers end up stunned by what a full-contact sport grie...

Kathryn interviews Author Meghan Riordan Jarvis, MA, LCSW.All of us will experience loss in our lives, and with loss comes grief. Still, nothing really prepares you for the toll grief takes. As Meghan Riordan Jarvis, MA, LCSW explains, grief doesn't just happen in your mind — it's a five-senses experience that impacts all physical systems. "Grievers end up stunned by what a full-contact sport grie...

Kathryn interviews Author Rhea Wessel. Are you brimming with groundbreaking ideas, eager to make a mark in business and tackle global challenges, yet feeling like your voice remains unheard? If so, you're not alone. In order to amplify your message and truly make an impact, mastering the art of idea discovery and communication is paramount. Thought leader, writer, and corporate thought-leadership...

Kathryn interviews Author Rhea Wessel. Are you brimming with groundbreaking ideas, eager to make a mark in business and tackle global challenges, yet feeling like your voice remains unheard? If so, you're not alone. In order to amplify your message and truly make an impact, mastering the art of idea discovery and communication is paramount. Thought leader, writer, and corporate thought-leadership...

Kathryn interviews Author Marie Diamond. Manifestation techniques have exploded in popularity in recent years, yet many people don't realize there is a missing key you can use to do a lot of the manifestation work for you — your home, says Marie Diamond, a six-time global bestselling author. With over 30 years of experience manifesting amazing results for her clients, she has created a life-changi...

Kathryn interviews Author Marie Diamond. Manifestation techniques have exploded in popularity in recent years, yet many people don't realize there is a missing key you can use to do a lot of the manifestation work for you — your home, says Marie Diamond, a six-time global bestselling author. With over 30 years of experience manifesting amazing results for her clients, she has created a life-changi...

Kathryn interviews Michelle Causton MBA. As companies rapidly integrate generative AI technology to boost productivity and reduce costs; efforts to manage the risks of AI are lagging. According to Michelle Causton, an MBA and a seasoned ethics expert dedicated to guiding businesses on integrating AI technology ethically, there is a clear line between using AI to assist with work and using it to pa...

Kathryn interviews Michelle Causton MBA. As companies rapidly integrate generative AI technology to boost productivity and reduce costs; efforts to manage the risks of AI are lagging. According to Michelle Causton, an MBA and a seasoned ethics expert dedicated to guiding businesses on integrating AI technology ethically, there is a clear line between using AI to assist with work and using it to pa...

Kathryn interviews Author Ronald F. Levant PhD. Why are some men so problematic—unable to describe how they feel, neglecting their health, exploding in rage, and resorting to violence when their manhood is questioned? An internationally recognized psychologist and past president of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Ronald F. Levant has devoted most of his professional career to finding t...

Kathryn interviews Author Ronald F. Levant PhD. Why are some men so problematic—unable to describe how they feel, neglecting their health, exploding in rage, and resorting to violence when their manhood is questioned? An internationally recognized psychologist and past president of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Ronald F. Levant has devoted most of his professional career to finding t...

Kathryn interviews Author Anna Runkle. Are you constantly feeling like your past is holding you back, like no matter how many times you try, the effects of your childhood trauma are keeping you from fully living? With an online community of over a million subscribers that use her distinct experience-based methods to change their lives, Anna Runkle (aka the Crappy Childhood Fairy on YouTube) has a...

Kathryn interviews Author Anna Runkle. Are you constantly feeling like your past is holding you back, like no matter how many times you try, the effects of your childhood trauma are keeping you from fully living? With an online community of over a million subscribers that use her distinct experience-based methods to change their lives, Anna Runkle (aka the Crappy Childhood Fairy on YouTube) has a...