Irene Stern Frielich retraces her father’s Holocaust journey, confronting inherited trauma and meeting descendants of both saviors and oppressors. Her story shows how memory, place, and courage can heal generational trauma. (Shown: Tikvat Yisrael brooch Irene’s father created while in hiding. Photo credit: Josh Aron Design)

Byron Edgington shares how switching to a plant-based diet reversed his heart disease, transformed his health, and deepened his commitment to sustainability and ethical food consumption.

In this episode of “Getting Unstuck—Cultivating Curiosity,” I talk with Bill Whiteside, software salesman turned lay historian, about the process of writing, which he’s detailed in a new book, Everybody Knows a Salesman Can’t Write a Book.

Valerie Gordon is a 10-time Emmy-winning television producer with over 20 years of producing and overseeing award-winning content. She knows what makes a story meaningful and memorable and the incredible power of stories to engage, educate and entertain. And she’s detailed how we can tell a healthier personal story – and overcome our inner narrator – in her highly readable book, FIRE YOUR NARRATOR: A Storyteller’s Guide to Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Life.

Paul Glover shares his raw, redemptive story of falling from success to prison and rebuilding as a no-nonsense leadership coach anchored in feedback, accountability, and truth.

“LinkedIn Profiler” Tony K. Silver shares LinkedIn optimization strategies that focus on capturing attention quickly, utilizing strategic keywords, and creating high-quality, engaging content with clear calls-to-action for professional success.

Professor Colleen Kelley shares her innovative approach to chemistry education through storytelling, making complex concepts accessible to young learners while building essential neural pathways for lifelong scientific understanding.

Former reporter Ted Czech critiques modern media’s decline into biased, personality-driven journalism. He advocates for objectivity, independent journalism, and renewed public critical thinking to help restore media credibility.

Jon Waterman shares his Arctic experiences, revealing how melting permafrost and sea ice endanger ecosystems and communities—and why these northern shifts are vital signals for the rest of the world to heed.

Utah high school history teacher Matt Ence shares his approach to teaching a dedicated Holocaust course, using survivor testimonies and interactive methods to help students understand history chronologically while developing recognition of genocide warning signs.

Jennifer Raff, an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Kansas, explains how genetics has revolutionized our understanding of early American populations. It has revealed complex migration patterns and challenged conventional theories about when humans first arrived.

In this episode, it’s my turn to sit behind the mic. Wellbeing and mental health consultant Seamus Corry and I dig into the coaching process.

Reuben Swartz, the founder of Mimiran, the anti-CRM for independent consultants, explains how solopreneurs can differentiate themselves, find their niche, and build genuine relationships through conversation. He emphasizes that technology should enhance—not replace—human connection in sales and networking.

Jane Kelly and Katie Thacher discuss Eat Your Books, a digital platform that connects the traditional world of physical cookbooks with digital resources, helping home cooks expand, organize, and utilize their recipe collection.

In this episode, Deborah Sosin shares her journey to become a writer, from diary-keeping to published books. She discusses creativity, writing challenges, mindfulness, and how personal storytelling fosters self-reflection and connection with readers.