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Kathryn interviews Author Paul Conti MD.Trauma affects the body and mind and, like a transmissible contagion, can spread among close family and friends, and even across generations and within vast demographic groups. We’re all susceptible. Paul Conti MD says “Trauma is way too prevalent, harmful, contagious, and often invisible—just like a virus.” He understands trauma personally through tragic events that have taken place in his own life. Seventy percent of adults will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime and twenty percent of people who experienced trauma will develop PTSD. Conti who has successfully treated this insidious invisible epidemic for the past 15 years wrote this book to sound the alarm about trauma.He's a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, completing his psychiatry training at Stanford and Harvard.Kathryn also interviews Author and Psychologist Dr. Alyson Nerenberg. Perfect couples do not exist; nor do perfect families. Yet, in our photoshopped, Instagrammable world where we only present flawless versions of ourselves, we can easily be tricked into believing that they do. Clinical psychologist, Dr. Alyson Nerenberg has spent 30 years listening to couples, families, executives, celebrities, and professional athletes; and is here to share the truth. Whether we are willing to admit it or not, every one of us experiences challenges in our relationships. With wisdom and compassion, she thoroughly explores the origins of perfectionism and how it keeps us stuck in a cycle of disappointment, anger and resentment. Expertly combining psychological theory, popular culture, her patients’ life-changing moments, as well as her own challenges and growth, she transforms trauma into triumph. She has been featured on MSNBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, A&E and CN8.

Kathryn interviews Oprah’s “Phenomenal Man” and New York Times bestselling author Ron Clark on his book “Move Your Bus: An Extraordinary New Approach to Accelerating Success in Work and Life”. Imagine a company as a bus filled with people who either help or hinder the team’s ability to move it forward. As the boss it is the driver’s job to steer the organization, encourage the workers to keep the 'bus' moving, and sometimes kick off those who aren’t pulling their weight. Clark brings his leadership principles from the classroom to the boardroom to show readers how to “Move Your Bus”. Kathryn also interviews Liz Loewy, former Chief of the Elder Abuse Unit in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. Billions of dollars in life savings are lost each year due to the financial exploitation of older adults. Loewy shares 10 tips for preventing elder financial abuse and reveals the impact it can have on the emotional well-being of aging loved ones.

Kathryn interviews “Motherhood Exaggerated” author Judith Hannan. In her memoir, Hannan describes the trails of motherhood as she faced her daughter’s battle with cancer. Kathryn also interviews Psychologist Dr. Eric Maisel, Huffington Post contributor and author of “Rethinking Depression”. Dr. Maisel explores the mental disorder of depression and suggests a plan for living life with a purpose.