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The Kathryn Zox Show
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Kathryn Zox is your Social Worker with a Microphone™. She's informative and fun and opens up the mike with conversations that women need to hear. The Kathryn Zox Show is savvy and relationship oriented. Kathryn has counseled hundreds of women and their families who have suffered from eating disorders, addiction problems, marital, family and geriatric issues as well as persons coping with mental and physical disabilities. She combines her feminine perspective, social work skills and acting talents to produce a show that's smart, upbeat, informative, sometimes irreverent, but never boring! Tune in Wednesdays at 7 AM/PT, 10 AM/ET to The Kathryn Zox Show be a part of Kathryn's lively interviews on wealth, health, kids, divorce, travel, menopause, recipes, diets, and relationships. Serious and not so serious topics include hair loss, weight gain, face lifts, obsession, and rejection and even male contraception. That's the Kathryn Zox Show, right here on VoiceAmerica Variety.
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Ep: 1865 Janice Erlbaum - Girlbomb
2w ago00:26:08Tap to summarizeFirst published in 2006, Girlbomb quickly received critical acclaim for its unflinching honesty and fast-paced storytelling, offering a rare, female-centered perspective on youth homelessness, addiction, and the complex relationships shaped by friendship and first love. Janice Erlbaum's distinctive voice—wry, resilient, and unmistakably Gen X—helped establish the memoir as both a compelling coming-of-age story and a vivid cultural snapshot of its era. Nearly twenty years later, Girlbomb remains strikingly relevant for its exploration of mental health, homelessness, and the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth. Erlbaum is a former editor at BUST Magazine, and her work has appeared on MTV and been featured in Harper's Bazaar and Vanity Fair. Her writing has also earned praise from the The NY Times Book Review.
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Ep: 1864 Tyler Evans MD - Street Medicine: The Last Mile to Ending the HIV Epidemic
2w ago00:26:12Tap to summarizeThe science already exists. PrEP is highly effective, and antiretroviral therapy can reduce HIV transmission to effectively zero. Yet in 2022, approximately 31,800 Americans acquired HIV, while millions remain disconnected from consistent care due to homelessness, incarceration, untreated mental illness, substance use disorders, stigma, and other structural barriers. Dr. Tyler Evans, CEO of the Wellness Equity Alliance and a physician practicing street medicine, is helping lead efforts to end the HIV epidemic by focusing on individuals often left behind by modern healthcare systems. He discusses why addressing the "last mile" of HIV care requires meeting patients beyond traditional clinic settings. Dr. Evans has held senior leadership roles in government and nonprofit organizations, including serving as New York City's first Chief Medical Officer during the COVID-19 pandemic and leading infectious disease programs for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
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Ep: 1863 Laura Lekkos - All the Little Ways
3w ago00:25:11Tap to summarizeVictoria, forty-three, is a confident, career-driven woman who never planned on kids—until she falls for Ace, a man twenty years her senior. Liz, thirty-two, has longed for motherhood but faces failed romances and anxiety; an unexpected pregnancy with her elusive boyfriend Chase turns her life upside down. The two meet in a parenting class, alienated from other expectant mothers, and form an unlikely bond. Leaning on each other through their pregnancies, relationships, and life choices, they experience the first deep female friendship of their lives. But as they grow stronger together, a shocking event forces them to confront love, motherhood, and the resilience of their bond. Laura Lekkos has contributed her screenwriting talents to many film and television projects, including Universal, Sony, MGM, Netflix, and Lionsgate.
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Ep: 1862 Carol Snow - The Girl on the Beach
3w ago00:25:46Tap to summarizeSonia and Graham Starr seem to have it all: wealth, success, and a beloved four-year-old daughter, Roxie. But when Roxie disappears into the Pacific Ocean on a perfect summer afternoon, their lives are shattered. Months later, Roxie's former nanny, twenty-one-year-old Colleen, returns to the Starrs' beach house, burdened by guilt and unanswered questions. On her first night back, she glimpses a child who looks remarkably like Roxie. When she calls out, the child vanishes. Convinced Roxie did not run into the ocean on her own, Colleen sets out to uncover the truth, even if it means confronting her deepest fears. Carol Snow, author of contemporary and young adult fiction is a graduate of Brown University. She has worked as a freelance writer and editor whose writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Review of Books, Park City Magazine and Salon.
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Ep: 1861 Jean Trounstine - Sounds Like Trouble To Me
4w ago00:27:11Tap to summarizeInspired by the true story of women at Dublin Correctional Facility in California, Jean Trounstine's novel follows Nettie, a correctional officer who suddenly finds herself on the other side of the prison system she once enforced. As she awaits trial, Nettie confronts the inhumane conditions of incarceration while grappling with her abusive marriage, her career, and the life she believed she understood. A renowned leader in prison reform, Jean co-founded the women's branch of the innovative alternate sentencing program, Changing Lives Through Literature (CLTL). She is a tireless advocate for incarcerated women, known internationally for her vivid, empathetic writing that illuminates the struggles of those wronged by the criminal justice system. She also contributes journalism on prison and parole to outlets including the Boston Institute of Nonprofit Journalism, Truthout, and Boston Magazine.
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Ep: 1860 Lee Klinger Lesser - Return To Our Senses
4w ago00:28:43Tap to summarizeIn a world shaped by war, economic uncertainty, climate change, and social upheaval, maintaining balance and clarity can feel increasingly difficult. Lee Klinger Lesser argues that mindful practices are more essential than ever, helping us cultivate resilience, purpose, and joy. Through reconnecting with our breath, senses, and bodies, we can respond to life's challenges with greater calm, creativity, and intention. Lesser offers practical, step-by-step exercises that readers can use anytime to foster peace, awareness, and presence. She also shares inspiring stories from her work, including a wrongly convicted man on death row who became a justice advocate and mentor, and a military veteran who overcame addiction and trauma to become a lawyer. She holds a master's degree in education from Bank Street College and co-founded Veteran's PATH, a nonprofit serving veterans through mindfulness, community, and nature-based programs.
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Ep: 1859 Dr. Kenneth Barish - The Art and Science of Parenting
May 2700:27:17Tap to summarizeDrawing on neuroscience, child development research, clinical practice, and his own experience as a father and grandfather, Dr.Kenneth Barish addresses the questions that keep parents and grandparents up at night: How do we protect our children's emotional health in an era of rising anxiety, depression, and loneliness? How do we support a genuine love of learning rather than a fear of failure? Dr. Barish offers comprehensive, multi-step guidance on all of it—written with the clarity and warmth of someone who has sat with thousands of families and knows exactly where the hard parts are.He is Clinical Professor of Psychology at Weill Cornell Medicine and Visiting Professor at Tongji Medical College in Wuhan, China. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. .
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Ep: 1858 David Kibbe - The Power of Style
May 2700:30:03Tap to summarizeInternationally celebrated style and beauty expert David Kibbe has spent more than 40 years championing his philosophy of "Love-Based Beauty," a transformative approach that encourages women to value themselves beyond unrealistic beauty standards. Throughout his career, he has challenged traditional ideals that rely on external validation, believing they damage confidence and self-worth. His empowering message emphasizes that personal style is a powerful expression of individuality and a meaningful way to connect with others. Selected for RuPaul's Love Yourself Book Club, his work inspires readers to embrace authenticity and self-acceptance. Kibbe's influence has reached audiences worldwide through appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Today, CBS This Morning, CNN, PBS, and major publications including the Wall Street Journal, London Times, and USA Today.
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Ep: 1857 Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble - Rise and Thrive
May 2000:25:59Tap to summarizeStep into your strength, embrace your brilliance, and rise—no matter the challenges life presents. This is Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble's heartfelt message to every young person seeking healing, hope, and belonging. Drawing on 30 years of research, clinical experience, and community work, she leads a journey of self-discovery and growth, blending practical guidance with culturally grounded science rich in heart, history, and humanity. This is a living toolkit for thriving. Dr. Breland- Noble, a psychologist, scientist and mental health thought leader is founder of The AAKOMA Project and one of Melinda French Gates's Leaders, championing innovative solutions to advance the health and wellbeing of women and girls worldwide. She's a regular media contributor to The Grio, Today Show, The Breakfast Club, the NY Times and others.
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Ep: 1856 Liz Lazarus - Dawn Before Darkness
May 2000:25:14Tap to summarizeDawn Smith, a veterinarian tech living in rural South Carolina, catches her new, hot boyfriend in a series of lies and abruptly ends their relationship. He is not happy. He begins to stalk and harass her, forcing Dawn to seek a restraining order. Undeterred, he launches a deeply personal attack —inventing a false scenario to sue for guardianship and conservatorship of Dawn's infirm mother. And just when Dawn thinks things can't get any worse, she is faced with an impossible choice: rekindle the relationship or lose her mother forever. Liz Lazarus' riveting thriller is based on her own harrowing experience battling for the guardianship of her 88-year-old mother. Liz has an engineering degree from The Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
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