What if living your most authentic life leaves you dead?
You Belong to Me with author Hayley Krischer
Hayley Krischer joins us to dive into You Belong to Me— a dark, atmospheric, emotionally charged YA novel that’s captivated teens and adults alike.
We discuss the underbelly of the wellness industry, a multi-trillion dollar economy encompassing many false claims and scams.
We look at character development and motivation. And why Hayley’s favorite characters were inspired by followers of an infamous cult (think Charles Manson). The challenges of pace in plot. And some of the themes at the heart of You Belong to Me such as the need for belonging, and what it means to trust yourself.
Meet Hayley Krischer
Hayley Krischer is an award-winning journalist who has written for the The New York Times, The Atlantic, Elle and more. She has an MFA from Lesley University. Her books include fiction and nonficiton. Find out more at her website.
Tap Into and Harness the Creative Genius Hidden Inside of You
Creative Genius You, the Equation that Makes You Great with author Patti Dobrowolski
In Creative Genius You, The Equation That Makes YOU Great! Patti Dobrowolski’s simple formula helps you unlock a unique genius and creativity all of your own.
Today Patti shares how visual acuity can help liberate you from blocks and accelerate the creative process.
She provides insight into the subtle math behind goal achievement. Why granting yourself permission to listen to your inner voice is vital.
Patty explains the Desire + Love + Sweat equation. And the importance of developing our curiosity, intuition, and imagination.
About Patti Dobrowolski
Three-times TedX speaker, Patti Dobrowolski, is a critically acclaimed comic performer, international keynote speaker, writer, and business consultant. She has taught innovative visual practices to Fortune 500 companies, NGOs, and small businesses. In an earlier podcast you can hear about Patti Dobrowolski’s first book, Drawing Solutions: How Visual Goal Setting Will Change Your Life.
Feel helpless to break the work, sleep, work cycle? Dr Romie’s 8 week plan maximizes focus, tames anxiety, & leads to a healthy sleep pattern.
The Busy Brain Cure with author Dr. Romie Mushtaq
Stressors are often misconstrued as a sign of a hectically important life, worn as a badge of honor, but the reality is that chronic stress kills. Dr. Romie Mushtaq discovered that the hard way when she suffered major career burnout, while simultaneously undergoing life-saving surgery.
The irony was not lost on her that, as a neurologist, she should have known better. But her wake-up call set Dr. Romie on a global journey to research and heal the negative impacts of stress responses on our brains, bodies, and teams. The Busy Brain Cure: The Eight Week Plan to Find Focus, Tame Anxiety, & Sleep Again takes an integrated approach to reduce stress, avoid burnout, and live with zest.
Find out why the constantly new trending diets and cleanses should give way to occasionally embracing certain comfort foods to fight stress. We discuss how to overcome the stimulant-sedative cycle, lower your caffeine independence by day and sleep aids at night. And Dr. Romie shares how to heal the root cause of ADHD, anxiety, and insomnia without addictive medications.
About Dr. Romie Mushtaq
Dr. Romieis a board-certified physician, award-winning wellness speaker, and the founder of brainSHIFT. She combines over 20 years of authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to deliver programs and create cultural change. Dr. Romie currently speaks and consults for Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, & global associations. She is also the Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) for Great Wolf Lodge. And was formerly the CWO for Evolution Hospitality, where she scaled a mindfulness & wellness program for over 7,000 employees. Her expertise is featured in the national media, such as NPR, NBC, TED talks, and Forbes.
Triumph, Tragedy, and History’s Greatest Arctic Rescue
Realm of Ice and Sky with author Buddy Levy
Winner of 2023’s National Outdoor Book Award, Buddy Levy, returns to Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair, this time to talk about his latest Arctic survival book, Realm of Ice and Sky: Triumph, Tragedy, and History’s Greatest Arctic Rescue.
“The gripping account of a fatal polar adventure. Hair-raising suffering and heroism in the Arctic.” ~ Kirkus Reviews
Levy says it’s not the history of one voyage. It’s the history of one TYPE of voyage – trying to reach the north pole airborne, in an airship. If successful, it would signal a changing of the guard – from dog and sled travel, to the new technology of airborne travel.
We explore “the greatest Arctic rescue”– a dramatic, nearly forgotten 19th-century mission that tested human resilience, ingenuity, and survival in one of the most unforgiving environments on Earth. We also discuss the journeys of the three key explorers; their challenges, failures, and successes. And Buddy shares how he pieced together these 19th century adventures to make a riveting story.
Meet Buddy Levy
Buddy Levyis the author of nine books including Realm of Ice and Sky, and Empire of Ice and Stone: The True Story of the Canadian Arctic Expedition That Went Horribly Wrong. [Hear that PODCAST.] His work has been featured or reviewed in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, USA Today, The Washington Post, and many other outlets. He was the co-star, for 25 episodes, on HISTORY Channel’s hit docuseries Brad Meltzer’s DECODED. In 2018 he was an on-camera expert on the 4-part TV Series THE FRONTIERSMEN: The Men Who Built America (HISTORY, Executive Producer Leonardo Di Caprio).
Expert advice in ENOUGH: Because We Can Stop Cervical Cancer
Enough: Because We Can Stop Cervical Cancer with Dr. Linda Eckert
Did you know that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women? That it’s highly treatable and almost 100% preventable? Yet each year, approximately:
— 340,000 women around the globe die of cervical cancer.
—14,000 women in the U.S. receive news that they have cervical cancer.
— Over 90% of cervical cancer cases are caused by the Human Papillomavirus, or HPV as it’s commonly known.
In ENOUGH: Because We Can Stop Cervical Cancer, Dr. Linda Eckert integrates scientific evidence, personal stories, and policy advocacy to inspire readers to take action. We discuss what you need to know — from symptoms to treatments and prevention. She busts common myths around vaccines, HPV, which groups of women are disproportionately affected. And how HPV can also affect men. Most of all, Dr. Eckert leaves us with hope, and the knowledge we need to help wipe out cervical cancer.
Meet Dr. Linda Eckert
Dr. Linda Eckert is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with over three decades of experience in women’s health. She serves as a professor in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Global Health at the University of Washington, where her clinical practice is centered at Seattle’s Harborview Women’s Clinic. Her areas of expertise include vaginal and vulvar infections, vaccines, cervical cancer screening, and cross-cultural medicine. In addition to her research and clinical practice, Dr. Eckert serves on the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Expert Immunization Committee and is the organization’s liaison to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. She was also the obstetrics lead for the Global Alignment of Immunization Safety in Pregnancy Program.
The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and a Scandal That Shocked The Nation
Blood and the Badge with author Michael Cannell
Michael Cannell‘s BLOOD AND THE BADGE reads like a novel – except it’s not. This true tale features Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracapp, two decorated NYPD detectives, who double-dipped as Mafia informants and paid assassins.
Considered the most corrupt chapter inNYPD history,Cannell sheds new light on Eppolito and Caracapp, who the Mafia cap called his “Crystal Ball”.
We discuss: Why the FBI couldn’t indict them. What motivated both cops to betray their own, frame innocent people, set up assassinations. And, what drove the detective who finally broke the cold case, putting them where they belong – behind bars.
Meet Michael Cannell
Michael Cannellis the author of five non-fiction books, most recentlyBlood and the Badge: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and aScandal That Shocked the Nation. His previous books include A Brotherhood Betrayed: The Man Behind the Rise and Fall of Murder, Inc., and Incendiary: The Psychiatrist, the Mad Bomber and the Invention of Criminal Profiling. Cannell has worked as a reporter for Time and an editor for The New York Times. His writing has appeared in The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated and many other publications.
A Novel Inspired by the Deadliest Accident in US Military History. A Story of Courage. Perseverance. Faith. Resilience.
Hold Strong with coauthors Robert Dugoni and Jeff Langholz
When Chris Crabtree discovered a little known historical story from WW2, he found a personal connection with someone from the true event. That began a 12 year odyssey. Chris mentioned the story to Jeff Langholz who went down a research rabbit hole for the next decade, as they tried to recreate the event in novel form.
So how, when, and why did bestselling author Robert Dugoni get involved? We discuss that today with two of the three coauthors – Robert Dugoni and Jeff Langholz.
They share the significance of the title, Hold Strong. How they collaborated as authors, and who played what role in the development and writing of the book. Where the authors took creative license and why. Which characters were a composite of multiple characters and why. And much more.
Meet Coauthors Robert Dugoni, Jeff Langholz, & Chris Crabtree
ROBERT DUGONI is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Amazon Charts bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite series, the Charles Jenkins series, the David Sloane series, and several standalone novels. He’s a multi-time winner of the Friends of Mystery Spotted Owl Award for best novel set in the Pacific Northwest. And a recipient of the Nancy Pearl Book Award for fiction.
JEFF LANGHOLZ is an award-winning teacher, researcher, entrepreneur, and writer. His work has appeared in more than 250 media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and National Geographic. He’s a professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey, CA.
CHRIS CRABTREE (not joining us today) teaches middle and high school English language arts in Costa Rica. Chris’s discovery of Father Tom Scecina’s heroism and sacrifice during the deadliest accident in US military history (the sinking of the Arisan Maru) sparked the journey of HOLD STRONG.
What You Can Do Today to Keep You and Your Data Safe from the Cyber Weapons Arms Race
This is How They Tell Me the World Ends with Author Nicole Perlroth
Even if everything seems to be working and functioning normally, chances are, a cyber attack has already infiltrated your digital world without your knowledge.
In This is How They Tell Me the World Ends, Nicole Perlroth reveals unreported stories of the cyberweapons market, the most secretive, invisible, government-backed market today. We discuss the active participation of the US. How a pre-strike of cyber attacks on Ukraine aided Russia before they attacked on land. And the singularly most vital thing you can do to protect yourself and your data.
About Nicole Perlroth
Nicole Perlrothwas the lead cybersecurity, digital espionage, and sabotage reporter at The New York Times for a decade, where her work was optioned for film and television. She’s a regular lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Today, she increasingly prefers life off the grid. This Is How They Tell me The World Endsis Nicole’s first book, and a New York Times bestseller.
JEDDAH BRIDE: A Testament to How Far a Mother Will Go to Protect Her Children
Jeddah Bride with author Patricia Bonis
When Patricia Bonis fell madly in love with Rahman Abbar, scion of a wealthy Saudi Arabian family, their wedding was the happiest day of her life. But her joy as a JEDDAH BRIDE soon evaporated into a life she was ill prepared for.
Patricia Bonis shares her journey from a smart, free-spirited student at Wellesley College, to living a life she found intolerable … a restricted life as a Saudi wife, viewing the world through curtains and veils and outdated rules. And, ultimately, to her final escape, painful sacrifices, and long-term triumphs.
Meet Patricia Bonis
PATRICIA BONIS is a renowned interior designer who has spent more than three decades designing the homes, offices, and embassies of some of the world’s most influential leaders, including top CEOs, ambassadors, and international financiers. She now splits her time between Palm Beach Florida, and Millbrook, New York, with her current husband. JEDDAH BRIDE is Patricia’s debut book.
Seven Secrets to the Perfect Personal Essay: Crafting the Story Only You Can Tell
Seven Secrets to the Perfect Personal Essay with author Nancy Slonim Aronie
For Nancy Slonim Aronie, helping people tell their stories has been a lifelong mission. In Seven Secrets to the Perfect Personal Essay, Nancy reveals secrets that help shape your story so that it moves, connects, and resonates with readers.
Nancy shares why she encourages new writers to master the personal essay. How you benefit from what she calls the gift of opening yourself up. How to cope with a writer’s feelings of vulnerability. How to find your voice (hint … you already have it) and what makes a story storyworthy. We discuss honesty, how to deal with negative feedback and constructive criticism, how to gather ideas, and more.
Meet Nancy Slonim Aronie
Nancy Slonim Aronie is the founder of the Chilmark Writing Workshop on Martha’s Vineyard, and the author of Memoir as Medicine; Writing from the Heart; and now Seven Secrets to the Perfect Personal Essay: Crafting the Story Only You Can Tell. A regular commentator for NPR’s All Things Considered, Aronie has taught at Harvard University and conducted writing workshops and lectures at Kripalu, Omega, Esalen, Rowe Conference Center, Wainwright House, and the Open Center in New York City.
