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You Matter! | Dr. Wendy Suzuki: Understanding the Brain, Building Resilience, and Creating a Healthier Life This week on You Matter! , I'm honored to welcome Wendy Suzuki, a neuroscientist, professor, and author whose groundbreaking work explores the powerful connection between brain science, mental health, and human potential. Dr. Suzuki is a professor of neural science and psychology at New York...

You Matter! | Jess Michaels: Turning Trauma Into Advocacy and Action This week on You Matter!, I'm honored to welcome Jess Michaels, a TEDx speaker, survivor advocate, and founder who has transformed personal trauma into a mission of education, support, and meaningful change. As the CEO of 3Joannes Inc. and the creator of WithYouToo and the Sexual Assault First Aid framework, Jess is challenging t...

You Matter! | Laurie Berkner: The Power of Music, Imagination, and Connection This week on You Matter! , I'm thrilled to welcome Laurie Berkner , a singer, songwriter, author, and one of the most beloved voices in children's music. For more than two decades, Laurie has inspired generations of children and families through songs that celebrate imagination, movement, confidence, and connection. Her...

You Matter! | Denise Brown: Turning Tragedy Into Advocacy and Awareness This week on You Matter! , I'm honored to welcome Denise Brown , a nationally recognized advocate whose voice has helped reshape the conversation around domestic violence and intimate partner violence in America. Denise's journey began with unimaginable loss. After the murder of her sister, Nicole Brown Simpson , Denise transf...

You Matter! | Janetta Marbrey: The Human Side of Justice and Leadership This week on You Matter! , I'm joined by Janetta Marbrey , a leader whose career reflects a lifetime of service, commitment, and dedication to the pursuit of justice. We often experience the justice system through its outcomes, cases, decisions, and headlines. But behind every verdict, every policy, and every courtroom moment...

You Matter! | E. A. Hanks: Reclaiming the Past Through Storytelling This week on You Matter! , I'm joined by E. A. Hanks , writer and daughter of actor Tom Hanks, whose storytelling is fearless, thoughtful, and deeply human. In her memoir, The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road , E. A. transforms a road trip along Interstate 10 into a powerful exploration of memory, identity, family, and res...

You Matter | Kathleen Turner: Strength, Authenticity, and the Courage to Endure This week on You Matter! , I'm honored to welcome Kathleen Turner , the award-winning actress whose unmistakable voice, commanding presence, and unforgettable performances have made her one of Hollywood's most respected and enduring talents. Throughout a remarkable career spanning film, television, and the stage, Kathl...

You Matter! | Dr. Marc Siegel: Finding Meaning in the Moments That Matter This week on You Matter!, I'm joined by Marc Siegel, a physician, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center, and Senior Medical Analyst for Fox News. Known for helping the public navigate complex health issues with clarity and compassion, Dr. Siegel has spent his career guiding people through uncertainty....

You Matter! | Andrew McMahan: Building Resilience Through Communication This week on You Matter!, I welcome Andrew McMahan, Associate Vice President for Global Resiliency and Security in NYU's Department of Campus Safety. Andrew leads the critical programs and technologies that help protect and support the NYU community around the world, including the Safe NYU app, NYU Traveler, and the university...

You Matter! | Season 10 | Fountain Walker Returns When Fountain Walker last joined You Matter! , higher education was navigating one of the most significant transformations in its history. Traditional notions of campus safety, centered on visibility, response, and enforcement, were being challenged by a growing expectation for care, accountability, transparency, and community engagement. Now, Foun...

Season 10 Premiere | You Matter!  with Emma Wolfe, Chief of Staff to NYU President Linda Mills After a meaningful pause, You Matter returns with a renewed purpose, a fresh perspective, and an exciting new season. In this special Season 10 premiere, host Karen Ortman welcomes Emma Wolfe for an engaging conversation about leadership, resilience, authenticity, and the power of meaningful communicatio...

On this episode, Karen speaks with Allen McFarlane, NYU Associate Dean of Students, Outreach and Engagement. Allen is here to talk about the ways in which the Office of Dean of Students supports students here in NYC and abroad.

On this episode, Karen speaks with Grace Cosachov Protos, Executive Director of NYU Work Life office, which serves as the bridge between university-wide policy and the unique needs of NYU employees that aims to create a culture of support and harmony in both work and life. HAve a listen and learn about all of the resources provided by this office.

On this episode, Karen speaks with Mike Wolo; approximately twenty years ago, in the fall of 2003, Mike was crushed by 10,000 pounds of granite stone and stopped breathing for six minutes. Mike suffered a traumatic brain injury and was told by physicians that he would never be the same again, and to say goodbye to who he was prior to the accident. Mike refused this outcome and defied all odds. Thi...

On this episode, Karen speaks with Sonny; on September 27, 2018, Sonny was charged with two counts of transporting an illegal substance across state lines, in the southeastern part of the United States. Sonny served four years in prison after pleading guilty for his crimes; he is here to share his experience as an incarcerated person in this educational and informative episode.

On this episode, Karen speaks with Amanda Quick, the author of the memoir "The Sex Trafficker's Wife," a story of crime and betrayal. While Amanda was at home raising her three small boys, her husband was at work, unbeknownst to Amanda, living a life of crime, sex trafficking minors. This is Amanda's story.

Today I welcome John Matherson, Associate Vice President of Global Card Services and Security Systems at NYU; John is here to talk about his professional journey as a subject matter expert in engineering, technology and security systems that ultimately brought him to the Department of Campus Safety at NYU in a senior leadership role.

On this episode, Karen speaks with Dr. Marisa Randazzo, the Executive Director of Threat Management at Ontic, where she leads strategic consulting and services to support the development of threat assessment protocols; she also serves as the Director of Threat Assessment for Georgetown University. Previously, Dr. Randazzo led SIGMA Threat Management Associates LLC as the Chief Executive Officer an...

On this episode, Karen speaks with Heather Glogolich. Heather is currently a Captain with the NJ Institute of Technology Police Department, the Vice President for the professional organization New Jersey Women in Law Enforcement (NJWLE) and a law enforcement advisor for the web-based app VictimsVoice, a legally admissible documentation tool that allows victims to store evidence that is admissible...

On this episode, Karen speaks with Louis Molina, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Correction since January 1, 2022. Commissioner Molina is a Bronx-born ex-Marine with over twenty years' experience in the criminal justice arena, having served prior stints in the New York City Police Department, in the field of human services assisting the homeless population, in the Brooklyn District...

On this episode, Karen speaks with AJ Croce, the son of legendary singer songwriter Jim Croce, who tragically died in a plane crash in 1973 when AJ was just 2. Croce died at the height of burgeoning success but left behind a number of noteworthy hits. His 1972 breakthrough album  You Don't Mess Around with Jim  produced top-charting singles like "Time in a Bottle" and "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown." Liste...

On this episode, Karen speaks with Leslie Weirich, a passionate suicide prevention educator and advocate, and the mother of Austin. On September 10, 2016, on World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day, Leslie awoke to the news that her son had taken his life; he was 20. This is Leslie's story.

Meet Taylor O'Brien, diagnosed with Stage 3C low-grade ovarian cancer on September 13, 2022.  According to the American Cancer Society, this cancer mainly develops in women over 55 or after menopause. On June 24, 2023, Taylor celebrated her 29th birthday; this is her story.

On this episode, Karen speaks with Kit Turner. On November 28, 2021, Kit lost her 20 – year - old son Myles to suicide; Kit is here to share her son's story and how she has turned her heartbreak into advocacy regarding suicide prevention.

On this episode, Karen speaks with two members of the NYU Department of Campus Safety: Anne Marie McLaughlin, Director of Emergency Management and Continuity and Andrew McMahan, Associate Vice President, Global Resiliency and Security. Anne Marie and Andrew are going to talk about preparation, process and response to emergencies at NYU in New York City and at our degree granting locations and Glob...