The Kathryn Zox Show

Autoimmunity and The Good Girls For generations, women have been conditioned to prioritize others, silence their voices, and neglect their own needs. In her latest work, Sara Hirsh Bordo addresses a critical gap in women's wellness: the power of self-permission to speak, transform, and heal. Drawing on more than 50 hours of interviews, she explores why women often minimize their own suffering and health concerns, and offers a path toward self-prioritization. Her new book encourages women to put themselves first, alongside her limited-edition podcast, Behind the Page: Autoimmunity and the Good Girls, launching March 31. Bordo is an award-winning filmmaker and founder of Women Rising®, recognized by Inc. for leading a purpose-driven, innovative women-led company. She is currently directing short documentary films for Toyota and ESPN Women, and most recently served as executive producer of the ConnectHer International Film Festival. A Letter Is Better In a world of texts, DMs, and disappearing messages, one woman is bringing back the lost art of the thank-you note, typing over 1,000 letters a year on vintage typewriters, and the results are nothing short of extraordinary. Erica Gerard Di Bona explores why expressing gratitude in writing doesn't just make someone feel appreciated; it strengthens relationships, boosts mental wellbeing, and even opens unexpected professional doors. Erica is a former producer in network news, The Playboy Channel, documentaries, and kids' game shows. She has often received letters and messages back from such notables as Connie Chung, Norman Lear, and Henry Winkler.

A Letter is Better In a world of texts, DMs, and disappearing messages, one woman is bringing back the lost art of the thank-you note, typing over 1,000 letters a year on vintage typewriters, and the results are nothing short of extraordinary. Erica Gerard Di Bona explores why expressing gratitude in writing doesn't just make someone feel appreciated; it strengthens relationships, boosts mental wellbeing, and even opens unexpected professional doors. Erica is a former producer in network news, The Playboy Channel, documentaries, and kids' game shows. She has often received letters and messages back from such notables as Connie Chung, Norman Lear, and Henry Winkler.   Autoimmunity and The Good Girls For generations, women have been conditioned to prioritize others, silence their voices, and neglect their own needs. In her latest work, Sara Hirsh Bordo addresses a critical gap in women's wellness: the power of self-permission to speak, transform, and heal. Drawing on more than 50 hours of interviews, she explores why women often minimize their own suffering and health concerns, and offers a path toward self-prioritization. Her new book encourages women to put themselves first, alongside her limited-edition podcast, Behind the Page: Autoimmunity and the Good Girls, launching March 31. Bordo is an award-winning filmmaker and founder of Women Rising®, recognized by Inc. for leading a purpose-driven, innovative women-led company. She is currently directing short documentary films for Toyota and ESPN Women, and most recently served as executive producer of the ConnectHer International Film Festival.

Many affairs happen in relationships that seem perfectly happy. And when betrayal is discovered, it doesn't just break hearts; it shatters a person's identity- their entire sense of who they are in the world. Lora Cheadle's expertise is born from lived experience. When she discovered her husband had been unfaithful for 15 years, she faced a choice: remain a victim or become an architect of her own healing. She chose transformation. The work she and her husband did to repair their marriage—with accountability, integrity, and commitment—became the foundation for her work in betrayal recovery. Lora is an author, TEDx speaker, and leadership wellness coach who specializes in burnout and betrayal recovery.  She has spoken and trained internationally, and hosts the top-rated podcast, FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity or Betrayal.

Mario Cartaya found the inner peace he needed by confronting memories he didn't know he had. Born in Havana in 1951, he left Cuba at age eight, after the turbulent winds of change forced his family to immigrate to the United States. Years passed, and the memories of his childhood were seemingly lost—until 56 years later when he returned to Cuba to rediscover the faded origins of his existence. He offers the universal message that facing the challenges of our past provides the soul the clarity it needs to rest, and then evolve. Mario's life story and award-winning architectural designs were entered into the United States Congressional Record of the House of Representatives in 2019, forever enshrined into the US Library of Congress. An American flag was flown over the US Capitol to celebrate his legacy in 2022. 

Investigative journalist and abortion access correspondent for The Nation, Amy Littlefield had been reporting on reproductive healthcare and abortion for a decade when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Her immediate response to the ruling: "They are going to kill people." Now she provides a deeply reported account critical to understanding the anti-abortion movement's strategy over the past 50 years. Pairing her poignant reporting with her love for murder mysteries, Killers of Roe is an abortion whodunit that introduces unexpected characters, secret killers and suspects, and hidden motives behind the death of a fundamental human right. She set out to investigate the murderers of Roe, and as in every good murder mystery, the killers turn out to be those least suspected, from the disgraced former Congressman obsessed with offshore tax avoidance to the retired grandfather who wrote one of America's most diabolical anti-abortion policies. Plot twists lurk around every corner, as she  meets believers, opportunists, and complicated heroes. Amy is a frequent commentator on abortion for TV and radio news outlets and podcasts, including MSNBC and Democracy Now!.

In an era marked by deep social and political divisions, disagreements can escalate quickly. Tensions surrounding politics, religion, and personal beliefs often lead to hostility, bullying, or emotional confrontations. Doug Noll offers a fresh set of listening and communication strategies designed to help people respond effectively when emotions run high. Through clear steps and relatable, real-world scenarios, he demonstrates practical ways to handle anger, both in others and within ourselves. The techniques focus on strengthening emotional awareness, encouraging empathy, and guiding conversations toward resolution rather than conflict. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators, the world's most prestigious mediation organization. Doug was also a Purpose Prize Fellow for pioneering the Prison of Peace program, teaching emotional literacy to violent offenders in maximum security facilities for over 10 years.

As millions begin the new year searching for motivation and direction, author and entrepreneur Joel Steele believes the real transformation starts within.He challenges the idea that change comes from external sources and instead introduces the "life switch", a powerful internal shift that changes how people think, act, and pursue their potential. After facing major personal setbacks, including bankruptcy and possible jail time, he experienced his own life-changing moment that forced him to redefine his purpose.He shares the mindset shifts behind his philosophy and the three steps he believes unlock extraordinary living: realizing your potential, discovering your passion, and defining your purpose—so you can stop simply getting by and start truly getting ahead. He has over 22 years of experience helping people build wealth along with peace of mind.

After a near-death experience as a teenager, Marie Diamond discovered a profound connection between environment, energy, and human potential. That life-changing moment inspired her lifelong mission: helping people transform their spaces so they can live, work, and thrive at their highest level. Marie has redefined Feng Shui for modern audiences by translating an often misunderstood ancient practice into clear, actionable guidance that produces real, measurable results. While her client list includes high-profile names such as Steven Spielberg, Jodie Foster, Jason Bateman, and Paula Abdul, her true passion lies in empowering everyday people. Through her teachings, Feng Shui becomes practical, empowering, and even fun. Marie's work has been featured on Good Day New York, Forbes, Architectural Digest, and The Guardian, inspiring millions worldwide.

On September 6, 1970, twenty-year-old Mimi Nichter, wearing her green mini-dress, was returning home on a flight to New York/JFK Airport from a summer spent on a kibbutz in Israel when her airplane was hijacked by armed members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and redirected to a remote desert region in Jordan. The hijacking of Trans World Airlines Flight 741 was the first incident of international terrorism, and one of the most significant events in aviation history. Passengers were held on board for six days in sweltering heat without flushable toilets or running water. Most were sent home, but Mimi—falsely accused of being an Israeli soldier —and thirty-one others, were held hostage in Amman, fearing for their lives as a violent war erupted around them. She is a cultural and medical anthropologist, public speaker, and a professor emerita of anthropology at the University of Arizona. Her essays have appeared in HuffPost, Newsweek, and Brevity.

Former Olympic boxer and professional champion Danny O'Connor delivers a searing, deeply personal memoir that confronts one of sport's most overlooked crises: eating disorders in male athletes. From high school wrestling to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team and a decade-long professional career, O'Connor lived in a world where extreme weight-cutting—starvation, dehydration, purging and physical collapse—was common practice. What began as discipline slowly became self-destruction, culminating in a public failure to make weight for a world title fight and a private medical emergency that nearly cost him his life. He turned professional in 2008 and competed at the highest levels of the sport for more than a decade. He compiled a professional record of thirty-one wins. Over the course of his career, he fought on major televised platforms, including ESPN, Showtime, CBS Sports, and Fox Sports 1, and competed in prominent venues across the United States.

In a memoir rich with human drama, hard-earned wisdom and enduring life lessons, Ed Hajim recounts the astonishing journey of his life. Kidnapped by his father at the age of three, he drifted through foster homes and orphanages, facing instability and hardship while struggling simply to survive. Despite rejection and deep family trauma, he refused to be defined by deprivation and adversity. Through resilience, discipline and unwavering determination, he rose to achieve the American dream, becoming a successful Wall Street executive, devoted family man and generous philanthropist. Through the Hajim Family Foundation, he has made generous donations to organizations that promote education, health care, arts, culture  and conservation and in  2015 he  received the Horatio Alger Award given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversity.

When a teenage student from Manhattan's elite Dearborn Academy dies on a class trip, three mothers must face the darkest secrets lurking beneath the surface of their lifestyles, their friendships, their children and themselves. As the investigation turns to murder, it becomes clear that everyone—the women, their kids and the school itself—is hiding something. The mothers discover they can no longer trust their own children, the school or each other. Emily Listfield threads together the power of female friendships, the secrets that shake a community and the challenges of parenting. She is the former editor-in-chief of Fitness magazine and executive editor of Parade's HealthyStyle. Her writing appears frequently in Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Allure, The NY Times and other national publications.

Divorce isn't just the division of assets. It's the unraveling of a shared life, and the decisions made in the process that can shape a woman's future for decades. Seasoned divorce expert Beth Kraszewski shares the ten critical minefields women must avoid, from entering negotiations without a post-divorce plan to overlooking tax consequences or assuming a 50-50 split guarantees fairness. She explains how to build the right legal and financial team,  how to understand what truly qualifies as a marital asset, and how to use the marital balance sheet as a strategic tool. She also offers guidance on staying grounded during conflict and navigating a toxic or controlling ex-spouse. She maintains that when women align financial choices with long-term goals, they reclaim clarity, confidence and power. She's had multiple appearances on Forbes' Woman Wealth Advisors Best-in-state list, honors from Working Mother Magazine and has received the Raymond James Woman of Distinction Award.

What does it really mean to choose the single life on purpose? Drawing on research from more than 20,000 people, Bella DePaulo PhD explains why many who are "single at heart" experience deep fulfillment, joy and psychological richness outside romantic partnerships. She shares evidence that some singles grow happier with age and may even navigate aging more successfully than those whose lives center on marriage. She also explores the stereotypes aimed at single people and why society's obsession with loneliness often overlooks the profound rewards of solitude and the resilience of those who intentionally choose single life. She's written the column "Living Single" for Psychology Today since 2008; and has been published by the NY Times, the Washington Post and Time magazine. She's been interviewed on The Today Show, CNN American Morning, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning and Anderson Cooper 360.

Lena Fein was raised in madness by a violent and controlling mother, obsessed with household cleanliness and the beauty of her porcelain dolls. To survive, she perfected the art of dissociation, racing through school with straight A's, becoming a top producer at a high-tech company, and clicking through two marriages without ever slowing down long enough to fully experience life. At fifty-one, she looks into the eyes of her dying mother, and her warped mirror finally shatters. She begins to experience life in a new way. She learns to feel and forgive, shedding her armor and embracing life.  Her story is a testament that healing is possible at any age — and that wholeness is priceless. Lena is an UC Berkeley engineering graduate and a philanthropist based in San Francisco.

Dr. Dale Atkins, author, former Today Show expert and psychologist is best known for sharing guidance on how to navigate life's complicated questions and uncomfortable feelings. Now, she has a new mission: to help generations connect and experience the joy of being present. In her new book, Grandma Sylvia is an enchanting figure who embodies the spirit of a vibrant butterfly. She's warm and welcoming, fearless, and curious about everything. Her granddaughter, Victoria, often finds her belly fluttering when faced with new things and uncertainty. Woven throughout the story is the healing power of nature, offering gentle lessons about resilience and renewal. The butterfly becomes a luminous symbol of transformation, teaching young readers how to navigate loss, embrace shifts, and find hope in all life's cycles.

If you're a well-intentioned man—or care about one—who sometimes becomes impatient, distant, or tense under pressure, bestselling author and psychologist Len Felder PhD, offers a smarter path forward. You'll learn effective, real-world strategies to strengthen mindfulness and build creative cooperation at home, at work, and in your most important relationships. Avoiding abstract theory and empty jargon, he shares practical methods for responding to everyday tension with greater compassion and creativity, deepening intimacy and playfulness in your love life, preventing costly missteps with people you care about, and repairing misunderstandings before they create lasting distance. He has written over one hundred published articles, along with appearing on more than two hundred podcasts, radio interviews, and television programs including The Today Show, CNN News, CBS, NPR, ABC talk radio, Oprah Winfrey, BBC and Canada A.M.

Most people freeze when asked "How are you?" especially when they are not OK. Owen Marcus explains why this seemingly simple question triggers anxiety, how body awareness helps produce grounded, honest answers, and why context matters when choosing what to say. He outlines three practical levels of response that allow people to be truthful without oversharing or overwhelming others. He also explores the cultural pressures that encourage people—especially men—to hide distress. Marcus is the Founder and CEO of MELD (Men's Emotional Leadership Development) demonstrating the transformative potential of evidence-based peer support. He is also  a founding member of the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy and a member of Division 51 of the American Psychological Association.

In a time when personal safety is increasingly top of mind, author and former CIA officer and security expert Tim Beard launches a groundbreaking new series of three books designed to give readers the practical tools and mindset to stay alert, aware and protected in their everyday lives. He shows readers how to stay safe at home and at work, from identifying vulnerabilities to mastering basic precautions that greatly reduce risk. The book also offers step-by-step advice for navigating ordinary outings — what Tim calls Out in Town — including running errands, using ATMs and moving through public spaces confidently and safely. He earned a Master of International Policy and Practice from the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Auburn University.

When a family member passes away, emotions run high and finances can quickly get complicated. In some cases, grief meets greed, and the legacy someone worked a lifetime to build can be lost through mismanagement or misconduct. Don Ford, a Board Certified probate and estate attorney and Managing Partner of Ford and Bergner LLP is here to explain how estate plans fall apart, why executors sometimes fail in their duties, and what families can do to protect their inheritance before assets disappear. A Baylor-educated attorney with backgrounds in accounting, taxation, estate planning, and business planning, he began his career as a tax attorney for an international consulting firm before dedicating his practice entirely to probate and estate matters.