Robin Roberts' Everybody's Got Something

We have heard some amazing stories of resilience during the first two seasons of "Everybody's Got Something" -- but until now, we've focused on people you probably know. This week, we focus on our listeners' own 'somethings.' Robin even sat down with one listener, Sammy Kamara, and his wife, Carol, in our New York City studio! Thank you to everyone who left us voicemails and sent in messages. And thanks to you for listening this season. We'll talk again very soon! Support "Everybody's Got Something" with a quick review ------> http://bit.ly/2rJxxVW Connect w/ #RobinPodcast - Robin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robinroberts - Robin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrobertsgma/ - Robin on Facebook: https://facebook.com/robinroberts/ For more info: http://www.RobinPodcast.com ABC News podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eleven women in Felicia Johnson's family, including herself, have been diagnosed with breast cancer. "I felt like the monster was chasing us down," Johnson said, and she has made it her mission to break the cycle of silence, especially among African-American women, to encourage others to share and seek out information about this disease. NEW! Tell Robin about your something: 646-883-8326 Support "Everybody's Got Something" with a quick review ------> http://bit.ly/2rJxxVW Connect w/ #RobinPodcast - Robin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robinroberts - Robin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrobertsgma/ - Robin on Facebook: https://facebook.com/robinroberts/ For more info: http://www.RobinPodcast.com ABC News podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenny Anderson was once one of the most sought after basketball players in the country, but after retiring as an NBA All-Star and losing his mother, he bottomed out when a DUI charge cost him a coaching position. Struggling with his post-NBA identity and fading fame, Anderson says he is still a "work in progress," and in a new documentary, "Mr. Chibbs," he discusses some of his toughest issues, from alleging he had been molested as a kid, to the excessive drinking rumors, to filing for bankruptcy. Support "Everybody's Got Something" with a quick review. And while you're there, tell us about your something ------> http://bit.ly/2rJxxVW Connect w/ #RobinPodcast - Robin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robinroberts - Robin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrobertsgma/ - Robin on Facebook: https://facebook.com/robinroberts/ For more info: http://www.RobinPodcast.com ABC News podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ernie Johnson Jr., a three-time Emmy award winning sports anchor and host of TNT's "Inside the NBA," has had a legendary career that spans more than 40 years, but what he cherishes most in life is caring for his family. In his new autobiography, "Unscripted: The Unpredictable Moments that Make Life Extraordinary," Johnson describes embracing challenging times, including he and his wife Cheryl adopting their son Michael, who has muscular dystrophy, and losing his father, renowned baseball announcer, Ernie Sr. Support "Everybody's Got Something" with a quick review. And while you're there, tell us about your something ------> http://bit.ly/2rJxxVW Connect w/ #RobinPodcast - Robin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robinroberts - Robin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrobertsgma/ - Robin on Facebook: https://facebook.com/robinroberts/ For more info: http://www.RobinPodcast.com ABC News podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lea Michele, best known for playing Rachel Berry on "Glee," has made a name for herself -- and her extraordinary pipes -- many times over as a Broadway star, a TV darling and now as a recording artist. In this episode, Lea opens up about the intimate messages behind some of the songs on her new album, "Places," how she has managed to stay grounded amidst the intense demands of fame and what she plans to conquer next. Plus, we revisit some of Robin's very favorite moments from Season 1. Support "Everybody's Got Something" with a quick review. And while you're there, tell us about your something ------> http://bit.ly/2rJxxVW Connect w/ #RobinPodcast - Robin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robinroberts - Robin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrobertsgma/ - Robin on Facebook: https://facebook.com/robinroberts/ For more info: http://www.RobinPodcast.com ABC News podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've always been told, "Don't sweat the small stuff," but bestselling author Andy Andrews turns that common belief on its head in his new book, "The Little Things." Andrews, who has spoken at the request of four different U.S. presidents, explains how one tiny thing can help create powerful and extraordinary results. Support "Everybody's Got Something" with a quick review. And while you're there, tell us about your something ------> http://bit.ly/2rJxxVW Connect w/ #RobinPodcast - Robin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robinroberts - Robin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrobertsgma/ - Robin on Facebook: https://facebook.com/robinroberts/ For more info: http://www.RobinPodcast.com ABC News podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time Grammy award-winning recording artist Patti LaBelle has a career spanning more than 50 years in entertainment. At 73 years young, the "Godmother of Soul" has written a dessert cookbook, released concert dates, and is getting ready to unveil a third season of her cooking show. And with her new album "Bel Hommage," Philly's sweetheart marks her first foray into the wonderful world of jazz. Support "Everybody's Got Something" by leaving a quick review. And while you're there, tell us about your something ------> http://bit.ly/2rJxxVW Connect w/ #RobinPodcast - Robin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robinroberts - Robin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrobertsgma/ - Robin on Facebook: https://facebook.com/robinroberts/ For more info: http://www.RobinPodcast.com ABC News podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant helped his team clinch the NBA championship, his mother, Wanda Durant, celebrated alongside the team in what truly was a lifelong dream come true. Durant, a single mother, said she did her best to stay engaged as a parent and demand the best from her two sons. When Durant was named league MVP in 2014, he delivered an emotional speech dedicated to his mother, calling her "the real MVP." Support "Everybody's Got Something" by leaving a quick review. And while you're there, tell us about your something ------> http://bit.ly/2rJxxVW Connect w/ #RobinPodcast - Robin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robinroberts - Robin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrobertsgma/ - Robin on Facebook: https://facebook.com/robinroberts/ For more info: http://www.RobinPodcast.com ABC News podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy award-winning gospel singer Mandisa is back in the spotlight and better than ever following a battle with depression. She discusses her new uplifting album, the appropriately-named "Out of the Dark," and how she can be a voice of encouragement and truth to people facing life's challenges all over the world. Mandisa performed "Stronger" on GMA years ago for Robin's emotional return to "Good Morning America" after defying the odds and beating her own health battles. Support "Everybody's Got Something" by leaving a quick review. And while you're there, tell us about your something ------> http://bit.ly/2rJxxVW Connect w/ #RobinPodcast - Robin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robinroberts - Robin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrobertsgma/ - Robin on Facebook: https://facebook.com/robinroberts/ For more info: http://www.RobinPodcast.com ABC News podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 kicks off with Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe, who gets candid about her path to superstardom, dealing with anxiety, and her journey to body positivity. Sidibe, who famously starred in "Precious" and appears in the FOX series "Empire," adds author to her resume with her new debut memoir, "This is Just My Face." Love Robin? Support her podcast by writing a quick review. And while you're there, tell us about your something ------> http://bit.ly/2rJxxVW Connect w/ #RobinPodcast - Robin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robinroberts - Robin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrobertsgma/ - Robin on Facebook: https://facebook.com/robinroberts/ For more info: http://www.RobinPodcast.com ABC News podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not always easy to share your "something," whatever that may be. But try doing it on TV before an audience of millions! Just like Robin, Amy Robach and Dan Harris both went public with very personal struggles. Amy discovered she had breast cancer after taking a mammogram on "GMA" to encourage early detection. Dan had a panic attack on air, the result of heightened anxiety kicked in by drugs he was taking to self-medicate. The two news anchors join Robin for an intimate, honest, and even highly entertaining talk about the difficulties and gifts of publicly sharing their stories. Inside their journeys are valuable teachings for all about finding our greatest strengths -- and the love that surrounds us -- when we are feeling most vulnerable. More information: http://www.RobinPodcast.com Discover other ABC podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you find your inner strength? In this special episode, Tony Robbins -- the man considered the ultimate motivator, counseling everyone from Oprah to Bill Clinton -- opens up to Robin about what motivated him to become arguably the most famous life coach: a horrifically abusive childhood. Find out how this experience informed his life, leading Tony Robbins to help others replace self-doubt with self-fulfillment. Then Robin takes the podcast out of the studio to meet two members of the U.S. Military who exemplify the courage it takes to be the best you can be. Both amputees, they share the emotional journey of becoming stronger than ever as a result of their losses, preparing to participate in the Invictus Games for wounded warriors. More information: http://www.RobinPodcast.com Discover other ABC podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing's funny about cancer, until you hear standup comic Tig Notaro talk about her own experience with breast cancer. But it's not all laughs, and the serious truths she tells are incredibly life-affirming. In this episode, she and Robin uncover how much they have in common (both went through cancer, lost their mothers while recovering, grew up in the same town, and are in loving, gay relationships) while discovering that their greatest challenges have given each of them unexpected strength and love. More information: http://www.RobinPodcast.com Discover other ABC podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you keep love alive, when everything seems to be conspiring against it? It took a long time for NBA superstar Magic Johnson, and his wife Cookie, to commit to their love. And just when they did, Magic shocked the world, announcing he had contracted H.I.V. But until now, nobody knew what Cookie had to endure. Nor how their unconditional love was put to the test when their son declared he was gay. In this episode, the real story of how Magic and Cookie’s deep and abiding love continues to grow in the face of every challenge. More information: http://www.RobinPodcast.com Discover more ABC podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Grammy-Award winning, singer-songwriter India Arie lost all self-confidence, she had to disappear from public for four years. In this episode she takes us inside that journey of self-questioning, talking openly to Robin about the serious breakdown that lead to a breakthrough, allowing her to discover her authentic self. In the telling, she brings music, laughter, and profound insights into what matters in all of our lives. And she gives the gift of an original song to the podcast. More information: http://www.RobinPodcast.com Discover other ABC podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fifty-thousand callers try to reach Delilah's radio show each night, desperate to share their problems. In this moving and frank episode, Delilah reveals to Robin why she takes heavy doses of her own advice, having wrestled with her fair share of ghosts and demons -- dysfunctional parents and marriages gone wrong -- all of it teaching invaluable lessons on how to create a joyful, blessed life. More information: http://www.RobinPodcast.com Discover other ABC podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Food Network superstar is the epitome of glamour, and seems like she's got it all. But in this deeply personal conversation with Robin, Giada De Laurentiis confesses that she grew up speaking little English, feeling like an outsider and terribly insecure. Find out how that profoundly affected her life, and why the terrible heartache surrounding death and divorce helped her create a recipe for recovery. And, of course, it's Giada — so there's lots of delicious food talk to make you hungry! More information: http://www.RobinPodcast.com Discover other ABC podcasts: http://www.ABCNewsPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices