Gail Cornwall: For Anyone Who Is, Was, Or Cares About a Perfectionist, This Is For You!
Perfection may sound great, but there is more and more evidence that striving for perfection significantly disadvantages one’s ability to navigate life’s ups and downs – which we all inevitably have. This week, Laura talks with writer, teacher, attorney, and mother of five, Gail Cornwall, about the importance of striving for excellence but not perfectionism.…
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Matt Reddam: Surviving the Most Destructive Fire in California History and What Really Matters 
This week Laura talks with her friend and colleague Matt Reddam. Matt is a survivor of complex childhood trauma and now works with children, families, schools and systems in a variety of roles. He lives in Butte County which experienced the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history. Matt shares his belief that creating…
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John Richards: How a DJ’s Message of “You Are Not Alone” Has Impacted Listeners Around The World
This week Laura talks to the internationally renowned DJ and Director of On-Air Programming at KEXP Radio, John Richards. As Host of The Morning Show, John talks openly about mental health while playing music for his listeners. During the pandemic he tripled his listenership as people flocked to his unique radio space where he regularly…
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Naomi Fuentes: Beyond Friday Night Lights – This Is For Anyone Who Cares About Schools
Teaching, and working in schools, is incredibly difficult under any circumstances. During Covid, it has become exponentially so. This week, Laura talks with Naomi Fuentes, a high school teacher in Odessa, Texas. Odessa is known by many as the home of Friday Night Lights and was highlighted in The New York Times podcast The Daily…
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Dr. William Parham: Caring For the Mental Health of the NBA, Elite Athletes, &… Really All of Us
This week, as the NBA finals are underway, Laura talks with Dr. William Parham, the inaugural Director of the Mental Health and Wellness Program of the National Basketball Players Association. Dr. Parham is a Psychologist and Professor of Counseling at Loyola Marymount University, and together he and Laura explore many of the current, and historic,…
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Jayla Wilson: On Race, Gender, Class & Containing Multitudes
In this episode, Laura talks with Jayla Wilson. Having known each other for years, they head into previously uncharted waters discussing race, gender, class, and so much more. Studying English Literature and Environmental Science in college, Jayla speaks about the various intersections in her life that have been both challenging and growth inducing: being Black,…
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Brother Pháp Hữu: On Buddhism, Thích Nhất Hạnh, Loss & Love
This week, Laura talks with Brother Chân Pháp Hữu. Brother Hữu is a Zen Buddhist monk, Abbott of Plum Village in France, international educator, and long time attendant to the venerable Thích Nhất Hạnh. They discuss how as a boy in Canada, he first met Thích Nhất Hạnh and was so moved by his teachings…
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Dr. Chamberlain: Abortions & the Critical Right to Self-Governance and Personal Autonomy
This week Laura is in conversation with Dr. Chamberlain. An abortion provider, ObGyn and Medical Director, he has dedicated his career to women’s healthcare. Having been friends for over 25 years, they discuss how he sustains his kindness, compassion, and perspective, even amidst 80 hour weeks. He generously shares his evolution from being raised with…
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Dr. Jon Conte: Even When Witnessing The Unspeakable – A Belief in Hope, Healing, and Humankind
Join us this week as Laura talks to her beloved and brilliant mentor, Dr. Jon Conte. Jon is one of the world’s foremost experts in trauma and child abuse prevention. Sought out for decades for his expert witness testimony, he’s also been the Director of The Joshua Center on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, and is…
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Dr. Alexa Albert: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Narcissism [or at least what we could cover in an hour!]
In this episode Laura is in conversation with Dr. Alexa Albert, an expert on narcissism. They do a deep dive into what narcissism is, where it most often comes from, and how it manifests in a variety of relationships. Alexa shares her belief in the importance of “Getting a PhD in knowing yourself,” as navigating…
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