38: Marianne Williamson on Love, Power, and Project Angel Food
Matt Matern sits down with Marianne Williamson. They discuss personal power, societal change, Project Angel Food, clean energy, and rising authoritarianism. Marianne urges a recommitment to democratic values and highlights the power of love in addressing collective challenges.
12: Author Blake Newhem on Writing, Cancer, and Creativity
Matt speaks with Blake Newhem, who shares his journey from ghostwriter to fiction author after a brain tumor diagnosis. Blake discusses his books and the therapeutic nature of writing. He advises writers to keep writing and highlights his ghostwriting experiences for conservative politicians.
07: Author Mark Goulston on Healing Trauma and ‘Surgical Empathy’
Dr. Mark Goulston shares his journey from depression to psychiatry, emphasizing "surgical empathy" and the HADA method to manage emotions. Inspired by a homeless encounter, he supports disadvantaged youth. His book offers trauma healing techniques.
03: Former Hospital CEO & Author, Diana Hendel on Trauma & Recovery
Dr. Diana Hendel speaks about her career and a traumatic 2009 hospital shooting. She shares how the event led to her PTSD diagnosis and discusses co-authoring books to support healthcare workers and organizations in healing from trauma, emphasizing communication and resilience.
01: Rick Gates on Capitol Riot, Trumpism, and GOP Evolution
Matt Matern sits down with former Trump campaign chairman, Rick Gates, to discuss the shift in today's political landscape and Gates' new book, Wicked Games.
