The Kathryn Zox Show

Kathryn interviews Author Bella DePaulo PhD.It's common knowledge that single women are lonely, desperate for a partner, and envious of every couple they see. Spinsters struggle later in life, never feel fulfilled, and would just love for you to set them up with your neighbor's nephew. But, what if society's ideas about single people—who, by the way, comprise half of the adult population—are wrong...

Kathryn interviews Author Bella DePaulo PhD.It's common knowledge that single women are lonely, desperate for a partner, and envious of every couple they see. Spinsters struggle later in life, never feel fulfilled, and would just love for you to set them up with your neighbor's nephew. But, what if society's ideas about single people—who, by the way, comprise half of the adult population—are wrong...

Kathryn interviews Author Lynda-Ross Vega. In a world of rapid change, pandemics, political divisiveness, and social media stress (to name a few things), it's easy for you to doubt yourself and worry that you aren't enough. When life doesn't live up to your expectations, it's common to assume it's your fault but the reality is you are enough. You have natural strengths that will support you in eve...

Kathryn interviews Author Lynda-Ross Vega. In a world of rapid change, pandemics, political divisiveness, and social media stress (to name a few things), it's easy for you to doubt yourself and worry that you aren't enough. When life doesn't live up to your expectations, it's common to assume it's your fault but the reality is you are enough. You have natural strengths that will support you in eve...

Kathryn interviews Author Randy Fertel PhD.Improv has given us some of the greatest creative work ever produced. From Louis Armstrong to Robin Williams, their genius was forged from their in-the-moment brilliance. Improv has also led to great advancements in science, technology, and business, with the idea of "yes, and…" leading to the openness that drives innovation. But as Randy Fertel—born in N...

Kathryn interviews Author Randy Fertel PhD.Improv has given us some of the greatest creative work ever produced. From Louis Armstrong to Robin Williams, their genius was forged from their in-the-moment brilliance. Improv has also led to great advancements in science, technology, and business, with the idea of "yes, and…" leading to the openness that drives innovation. But as Randy Fertel—born in N...

Kathryn interviews Author Brooke Bentley. When young sports journalist Blake Kirk lands her dream job - working as a reporter for her hometown's pro football team - she anticipates many challenges that accompany the gig such as long hours, many days of travel, and an immense pressure to succeed as a woman in sports journalism. What she doesn't expect are double-standards, old school entitlement th...

Kathryn interviews Author Brooke Bentley. When young sports journalist Blake Kirk lands her dream job - working as a reporter for her hometown's pro football team - she anticipates many challenges that accompany the gig such as long hours, many days of travel, and an immense pressure to succeed as a woman in sports journalism. What she doesn't expect are double-standards, old school entitlement th...

Kathryn interviews Author Joseph M. Hoedel PhD.Derek Jeter, Michael Jordan and Serena Williams are just a few of the 34 inspirational athletes who made the cut in Sports Role Models: Book 1 from bestselling author Joseph Hoedel PhD. Readers will recognize many of the heroes Hoedel profiles, including Michael Phelps and Pat Summitt. Other chapters feature lesser known yet equally remarkable example...

Kathryn interviews Author Joseph M. Hoedel PhD.Derek Jeter, Michael Jordan and Serena Williams are just a few of the 34 inspirational athletes who made the cut in Sports Role Models: Book 1 from bestselling author Joseph Hoedel PhD. Readers will recognize many of the heroes Hoedel profiles, including Michael Phelps and Pat Summitt. Other chapters feature lesser known yet equally remarkable example...

Kathryn interviews Author Frank Forencich. In the popular imagination, activism is usually seen as an inconvenient, difficult, and stressful enterprise. But what if we're wrong about all of that? Could activism actually make the human animal stronger? As the co-creator of an innovation organization Activism Is Medicine, Frank Forencich emphasizes the transformative power of activism as a remedy fo...

Kathryn interviews Author Frank Forencich. In the popular imagination, activism is usually seen as an inconvenient, difficult, and stressful enterprise. But what if we're wrong about all of that? Could activism actually make the human animal stronger? As the co-creator of an innovation organization Activism Is Medicine, Frank Forencich emphasizes the transformative power of activism as a remedy fo...

Kathryn interviews Author Khara Croswaite Brindle LMHT.As many as 1 in 12 people are estranged from a family member. The choice is a challenging one and typically follows an emotional cycle that eventually lessens the grief and leads them to discover a new sense of self. Daughters who have experienced repeated discomfort, hurt, trauma, or risks to safety from their mothers, will often grapple with...

Kathryn interviews Author Khara Croswaite Brindle LMHT.As many as 1 in 12 people are estranged from a family member. The choice is a challenging one and typically follows an emotional cycle that eventually lessens the grief and leads them to discover a new sense of self. Daughters who have experienced repeated discomfort, hurt, trauma, or risks to safety from their mothers, will often grapple with...

Kathryn interviews Author Dustin Dunbar PhD.Dustin Dunbar had it all, a beautiful wife, two sweet baby girls, a degree in psychology, and properties around the world—the building blocks of a nascent real estate empire. All the while, he happily believed every lie alcohol told him, such as how whisky, beer and doing shots are an integral part of being a "real man." It wasn't until after many damagi...

Kathryn interviews Author Dustin Dunbar PhD.Dustin Dunbar had it all, a beautiful wife, two sweet baby girls, a degree in psychology, and properties around the world—the building blocks of a nascent real estate empire. All the while, he happily believed every lie alcohol told him, such as how whisky, beer and doing shots are an integral part of being a "real man." It wasn't until after many damagi...

Kathryn interviews Author Mary Jordan. Many of us don't realize there are things we can do to mitigate the risk of dementia. Whether you have a close relative with dementia, a history of high-risk factors for this condition, or a diagnosis of MCI (mild cognitive impairment), you may be concerned to know how personally 'at risk' you or a loved one is, and what you can do to 'dodge' what is definite...

Kathryn interviews Author Mary Jordan. Many of us don't realize there are things we can do to mitigate the risk of dementia. Whether you have a close relative with dementia, a history of high-risk factors for this condition, or a diagnosis of MCI (mild cognitive impairment), you may be concerned to know how personally 'at risk' you or a loved one is, and what you can do to 'dodge' what is definite...

Kathryn interviews Author Jennifer Hernandez. At just eight years old, Jennifer Hernandez encountered horrors typically found in fiction – discovering her home unlocked and vandalized, with the terrifying word Die painted in blood-red on her bedroom wall. This marked the beginning of her tumultuous journey through parental abandonment, unstable living conditions, early substance use, teen pregnanc...

Kathryn interviews Author Jennifer Hernandez. At just eight years old, Jennifer Hernandez encountered horrors typically found in fiction – discovering her home unlocked and vandalized, with the terrifying word Die painted in blood-red on her bedroom wall. This marked the beginning of her tumultuous journey through parental abandonment, unstable living conditions, early substance use, teen pregnanc...

Kathryn interviews Author Cory Doctorow. It's thirty years from now. We're making progress, mitigating climate change, slowly but surely. But what about all the angry old people who can't let go. For young Americans a generation from now, climate change isn't controversial. It's just an overwhelming fact of life. And so are the great efforts to contain and mitigate it. Even when national politics...

Kathryn interviews Author Cory Doctorow. It's thirty years from now. We're making progress, mitigating climate change, slowly but surely. But what about all the angry old people who can't let go. For young Americans a generation from now, climate change isn't controversial. It's just an overwhelming fact of life. And so are the great efforts to contain and mitigate it. Even when national politics...

Kathryn interviews Author Lisa Goodpaster. Children raised by narcissistic parents tend to have low self-esteem, over-achieving tendencies, and/or self-sabotaging behaviors as adults due to the possessive, critical, and controlling nature of their parents. Pinpointing this mental disorder can be difficult as many parents may display some narcissistic qualities, however, recognizing the common them...

Kathryn interviews Author Lisa Goodpaster. Children raised by narcissistic parents tend to have low self-esteem, over-achieving tendencies, and/or self-sabotaging behaviors as adults due to the possessive, critical, and controlling nature of their parents. Pinpointing this mental disorder can be difficult as many parents may display some narcissistic qualities, however, recognizing the common them...

Kathryn interviews Author Christine Miles. The holiday season is in full swing. Holiday parties, holiday shopping, holiday decorations and get-togethers are all part of the season as are holiday tensions and arguments. The holidays are supposed to be filled with love, laughter, good cheer, and those tiny sparkly lights that make the mood feel festive. Unfortunately, celebration often deteriorates...