The Kathryn Zox Show
VoiceAmerica
Kathryn Zox is your Social Worker with a Microphone™. She's informative and fun and opens up the mike with conversations that women need to hear. The Kathryn Zox Show is savvy and relationship oriented. Kathryn has counseled hundreds of women and their families who have suffered from eating disorders, addiction problems, marital, family and geriatric issues as well as persons coping with mental and physical disabilities. She combines her feminine perspective, social work skills and acting talents to produce a show that's smart, upbeat, informative, sometimes irreverent, but never boring! Tune in Wednesdays at 7 AM/PT, 10 AM/ET to The Kathryn Zox Show be a part of Kathryn's lively interviews on wealth, health, kids, divorce, travel, menopause, recipes, diets, and relationships. Serious and not so serious topics include hair loss, weight gain, face lifts, obsession, and rejection and even male contraception. That's the Kathryn Zox Show, right here on VoiceAmerica Variety.
Location:
New York, NY
Networks:
VoiceAmerica
Description:
Kathryn Zox is your Social Worker with a Microphone™. She's informative and fun and opens up the mike with conversations that women need to hear. The Kathryn Zox Show is savvy and relationship oriented. Kathryn has counseled hundreds of women and their families who have suffered from eating disorders, addiction problems, marital, family and geriatric issues as well as persons coping with mental and physical disabilities. She combines her feminine perspective, social work skills and acting talents to produce a show that's smart, upbeat, informative, sometimes irreverent, but never boring! Tune in Wednesdays at 7 AM/PT, 10 AM/ET to The Kathryn Zox Show be a part of Kathryn's lively interviews on wealth, health, kids, divorce, travel, menopause, recipes, diets, and relationships. Serious and not so serious topics include hair loss, weight gain, face lifts, obsession, and rejection and even male contraception. That's the Kathryn Zox Show, right here on VoiceAmerica Variety.
Twitter:
@kzox
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.kathrynzox.com/
Episodes
Ep: 1818 Johanna Laurent - Everything Is Perfect
12/31/2025
As daylight fades and temperatures drop, many people feel their energy and mood dip, too. The darker months can quietly influence mental health, subtly disrupting sleep, motivation, and emotional balance in ways we don't always recognize. Author Johanna Laurent explains that a simple mindset shift can make all the difference, offering words to heal, ground, and inspire. She teaches that true healing begins when we take ownership of our energy, reconnect with ourselves, and intentionally create joy from within. Johanna regularly shares her insights with her community of over 47k followers on TikTok, and her thoughtful guidance has been featured on media outlets such as The Daily Flash, WGN Chicago, and KATU Portland.
Duration:00:24:02
Ep: 1817 Greg Hammer MD - Guiding Your Teens Through The Winter Blues
12/31/2025
With daylight savings right around the corner and the winter months to follow shortly after, many are gearing up to take on the "Winter Blues." And though many adults are equipped with the knowledge and experience to accommodate for the shorter and darker days that lie ahead, most children and teens are unprepared for the psychological changes that can take place during the colder months. Thankfully, Dr. Greg Hammer has made it his mission to educate and prepare parents, guardians, and educators with resources and strategies to best support the mental health of the younger generation especially through the winter time. He is a recently retired professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, pediatric intensive care physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, and wellness lecturer.
Duration:00:25:56
Ep: 1816 Gabrielle Oliveira - Now We Are Here
12/24/2025
Through the stories of sixteen families from Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, Gabrielle Oliveira paints a vivid picture of what immigrating families face: the fear, the uncertainty, the hope, and the incredible determination to build a safer, brighter future. She shares why so many families from Latin America risk dangerous journeys to the U.S.—and how education becomes their "currency of love," the thing they're willing to sacrifice everything for. She also talks about the teachers on the front lines who are helping children heal from trauma while navigating a system that's become increasingly hostile to immigrants. She is Jorge Paulo Lemann Associate Professor of Education and Brazil Studies at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Duration:00:18:43
Ep: 1815 David Cravit - Superaging
12/24/2025
Discover a refreshing perspective on aging with David Cravit, co-author of The SuperAging Workbook and a leading voice behind the SuperAging News Network. Now in his 80s, David—along with co-author Larry Wolf—brings a practical, inspiring approach to thriving in your 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond.
He breaks down the Seven A's of SuperAging—Attitude, Awareness, Activity, Accomplishment, Autonomy, Attachment, and Avoidance. This simple, powerful framework helps listeners stay mentally and physically active, maintain independence, build meaningful connections, and avoid common aging pitfalls like scams and ageism. Their work has been highlighted by major outlets including Fox News Health and the New York Post.
Duration:00:26:05
Ep: 1814 Donnie Yance - The Medicine on Your Plate
12/17/2025
In an age dominated by quick fixes, viral wellness trends, and one-size-fits-all solutions, a quieter truth is reclaiming its place: food remains one of our most powerful forms of medicine. There is a growing return to what ancient healing traditions have always understood—that nourishment is not just fuel, but a force capable of restoring balance, vitality, and even hope. Internationally recognized Certified Nutritionist Donnie Yance has long explored this connection. His work reveals how nourishing foods can activate protective genes, while poor dietary choices may switch on those linked to disease - shaping health outcomes over time. Central to his philosophy is the belief that a healthy relationship with food fosters a healthier relationship with ourselves. Yance is widely respected for his pioneering contributions to botanical and nutritional medicine, particularly in integrative cancer care.
Duration:00:28:06
Ep: 1813 Laura Buchwald - The Book of Reservations
12/17/2025
In this second installment of The Ghost Table trilogy protagonist Josie learns that every haunting begins with the need to be heard. She becomes a messenger of long suppressed truths - ones powerful enough to change lives. Buchwald is a freelance writer and editor who lives in Manhattan and considers New Orleans her second home. She's written for Gotham Magazine, LA Confidential, the websites of Penguin Random House and Simon and Schuster, The New York Daily News, and Page Six, where she frequently covered the restaurant world and the antics of celebrity chefs. She is co-host of the podcast People Who Do Things, a series of conversations with writers and creators about the creative process.
Duration:00:27:43
Ep: 1812 Carlo Rotella - What Can I Get Out of This?
12/10/2025
At a moment when college students—and their parents—are scrutinizing the "return on investment" of humanities courses, Carlo Rotella opens the door to a classroom full of wary first-year students. He follows thirty-three students through a required literature course and captures the transformation unfolding on both sides of the seminar table. Their initial doubt—"How will this get me a job?"—slowly shifts as they grapple with demanding books, exchange ideas, sharpen their thinking, and form a genuine community. Along the way, they discover how to make meaning from the world around them—an indispensable life skill. Warm, vivid, and deeply humane, this book offers a rare look at what students truly encounter in college and why it matters. Carlo Rotella is a Professor of English at Boston College, a regular contributor to the NY Times Magazine, and writes about cities, boxing, music, and literature.
Duration:00:23:29
Ep: 1811 Nikki Monti PhD - The Dangers of Using AI as Your Therapist
12/10/2025
It may seem fun to jump on the ChatGPT bandwagon and use it as a quick fix for mental health questions, but you shouldn't take shortcuts to heal, according to distinguished licensed marriage, family, and child psychotherapist Dr. Nicki J. Monti. While it can offer reflection and information, it cannot understand your full emotional context, detect crises, or provide personalized clinical care. Misinterpreted advice may worsen mental-health struggles or delay real treatment. She details her own journey with childhood trauma, addiction, violence, divorce, and widowhood in her memoir, The Divine Traumedy of Nicki Joy: A True Grime Tale. Dr. Monti has been featured on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Millionaire Matchmaker and more.
Duration:00:26:49
Ep: 1810 Angela Burk - Real Girls Guide to Midlife
12/3/2025
Forget everything you think you know about women in midlife. Angela Burk's raw, unfiltered, and fiercely passionate book shatters the glossy, sugar-coated stories we've been sold about 'aging gracefully.' This isn't a manual for doing midlife perfectly—it's a companion for doing it honestly. She dives into everything from career reinvention to the three waves of menopause—rage, wild symptoms, and all—with unapologetic candor. After divorcing at 45 and raising three young sons, she scrapped the life script she'd been following and rebuilt from the ground up. The result? A long-distance love, a blended family of seven, and a trove of hard-earned wisdom about sagging knees, vanishing eyebrows, and the unapologetic confidence that only midlife can bring. She is an award-winning marketing strategist, mother of three, bonus mom to four, and fierce advocate for women reclaiming their stories at midlife. Follow Angela on Substack or at realgirlsguide.com.
Duration:00:27:06
Ep: 1809 Laurie Cure PhD - Psychological Safety in the Workplace
12/3/2025
Studies consistently show that when employees feel safe to voice concerns, share ideas, and acknowledge mistakes without fear of judgment, they become more innovative, more productive, and more committed to their organizations. In Laurie Cure PhD —who has spent more than three decades helping leaders and teams cultivate healthier workplace cultures—shares practical strategies for building psychological safety, strengthening collaboration, and creating an environment where people can truly thrive, beyond financial rewards. She is a leading voice in executive coaching and serves as the CEO of Innovative Connections. Her expertise has been showcased in publications including Fast Company, Business Insider, and BuiltIn.
Duration:00:25:00
Ep: 1808 Shuvendu Sen MD - Broadway, Bars, and Fortune
11/26/2025
As communities search for more effective ways to support people returning home from prison, one unexpected solution is taking center stage — literally. Theater programs are emerging as powerful tools for restoring confidence and helping the formerly incarcerated reconnect with society. That transformative potential is the focus of Broadway, Bars, and Fortune, an award-winning 40-minute documentary from director and producer Shuvendu Sen. "Broadway has become an emotional point of rehabilitation" says Sen. "This film shows how theater both inside and outside prison walls, can serve as a powerful healing tool— one that reduces trauma, crime and recidivism" The film chronicles the work of The Fortune Society, one of the nation's most respected reentry organizations, and the life-changing impact of its theater programs, where storytelling becomes a pathway to healing, empathy and employment. Sen has been featured on CNN, PBS, CBS and many other media outlets.
Duration:00:49:01
Ep: 1807 Ea Fuqua and Meg DeLong - Tidying Up
11/19/2025
Just in time for the bustling holiday season—when guests, gatherings, and gift wrap tend to take over—Ea Fuqua and Meg DeLong share simple, uplifting strategies to create welcoming, clutter-free spaces. But their approach goes far beyond seasonal sprucing. They dive into how small, intentional habits can transform your home into a calm, joyful environment all year long. They are the brilliant minds behind The Tidy Home Nashville. These two sisters have seen it all and have helped countless clients tackle their living spaces and create peaceful and practical homes using a non-judgemental, empowering approach and a sense of style. Instastagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok are the main marketing vehicles used by The Tidy Home. They began their Instagram account in April 2019 and now have 26K followers, a feat they attribute to the generosity of ideas they provide their followers. Their Pinterest account has some 10K monthly viewers. The sisters want to provide ideas that all followers can do at home whether they hire them or not.
Duration:00:56:01
Ep: 1806 Chris Gillett - The Headshot Mistake
11/12/2025
Former successful trial attorney and one of Houston's most elite sought-after professional photographers, Chris Gillett exposes how a poorly crafted headshot can silently sabotage your professional image. He explains that first impressions often hinge on subtle cues—like posture, eye contact, and micro-expressions—that convey confidence or insecurity within seconds. He discusses why AI-generated portraits, despite their polish, often fail to capture authentic human warmth and credibility. Today, he works with attorneys, executives, entrepreneurs and industry leaders—helping them to project, leadership, trust and approachability in a single frame. He shows us that an effective headshot isn't about vanity—it's a vital career tool that communicates your personal brand before you ever speak.
Duration:00:27:11
Ep: 1805 Hunter Stoler - Eat Better, Spend Less
11/12/2025
Featured on Fox & Friends for his viral healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte dupe, Hunter Stoler—a viral TikTok and Instagram creator—has captured national attention after losing over 50 pounds and slashing $11,000 a year from his grocery bill. Now, he's sharing exactly how he did it—and how you can too. He breaks down his holistic approach that blends nutrition, fitness, and mindset to make healthy living affordable, fun, and totally doable (even during the hectic holiday season). From smart shopping strategies to easy ingredient swaps that turn cravings into crowd-pleasers, he shows that eating well doesn't mean giving up flavor or joy. As the creator of Health With Hunter, he's redefining what sustainable wellness looks like—one realistic, science-backed tip at a time.
Duration:00:25:05
Ep: 1804 Meg Groff - Not If I Can Help It
11/5/2025
For more than three decades, family court attorney Meg Groff, based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, worked 60-hour weeks, often for little or no pay, defending the rights of poor and abused women and their children against a legal, social, and economic system cruelly stacked against them. She now tells the stories of some of her most memorable clients—brave women with few resources who fought for justice with amazing resilience and determination. Now she is partnering with a team of national nonprofit organizations to share her experiences with key influencers—lawyers, judges, legislators—who have the power to reform the family court system that has failed so many women and children. The goal is to help legal professionals learn how poor women and their families are being victimized in family courts, and about changes in policy and practice that can save lives. She is a recognized authority on issues of child custody and domestic abuse - handling huge caseloads and winning countless cases.
Duration:00:26:15
Ep: 1803 Tess Cacciatore - Yumi's Universe
11/5/2025
Step into Yumi's Universe and get to know the friends who travel the world to learn, grow, and share the message of peace. Each character brings a special gift that helps children everywhere become Keepers of the Garden of Peace. Tess Cacciatore is an award-winning writer, director, producer and global peace advocate with over three decades of experience in entertainment, technology and social impact. As the visionary behind YUMI's Universe, she blends storytelling, education and cultural wisdom to inspire children and families around the world. She is the founder of the Global Women's Empowerment Network (GWEN) and has worked across five continents to empower youth, amplify unheard voices and build bridges of peace through multimedia.
Duration:00:27:41
Ep: 1802 Cynthia Rivard - A New Breed of Leader
10/29/2025
It has become impossible to escape the never-ending discord and dysfunction that is becoming a defining marker of our current moment. This systemic and social conflict seems to be increasing by the week, and many are growing overwhelmed and disheartened with the state of our world and its implications for our future. We need to remember that we are capable of so much more. Recognizing these innate traits is the first step in moving past them. Cynthia Rivard teaches that we are capable of learning and growing beyond the limits of our baser instincts. We possess the ability to develop and nurture a more compassionate world, one that prioritizes compassion, community and peace for us all. She is a leadership and intuition expert, author and environmental advocate who promotes ethical practices and proactive solutions that support businesses and humanity into the future.
Duration:00:26:33
Ep: 1801 Lori Miller Kase - The Accident
10/29/2025
A deadly hit-and-run shatters a quiet Connecticut town— and Hannah can't shake the chilling feeling that she knows who's behind the wheel.It might be her brother, Rob. It might be Zach—Rob's best friend and the first boy who's ever really seen her. And the truth might destroy her life. Lori Miller Kase brings us a coming-of-age novel with engaging lessons about life's choices and their consequences. Lori studied creative writing at Brown University and at Wesleyan University, where she earned a Master's degree. Her articles, essays and fiction have appeared in many publications, including Literary Mama, The Atlantic, Brain, Child and Discover. As a journalist, she has worked as a reporter-trainee at The NY Times and a health editor at Vogue.
Duration:00:27:27
Ep: 1800 Lauren Stienstra - The Beauty of the End
10/22/2025
Lauren Stienstra explores a world redefined by a shocking revelation: there is a biological countdown to extinction encoded into every living creature’s DNA. For humanity, just four generations remain. How and when people choose to reproduce takes center stage. Stienstra draws on extensive experience in science, public health, and crisis management, to create a robustly-imagined world that is rich with ethical quandaries. She holds degrees in physiology and crisis management, has studied creative writing at UCLA Extension, and is currently completing her doctorate in public health at Johns Hopkins University.
Duration:00:27:10
Ep: 1799 Alyson Richman - The Missing Pages
10/22/2025
In 1912, Harry Widener, a passionate book collector, boards the Titanic with a priceless book he recently bought in London. When disaster strikes, his last words are that he must retrieve the book from his cabin—neither he nor the book are ever seen again. In his memory, his mother creates the Harry Widener Memorial Library at Harvard to preserve his collection. Years later, Violet Hutchins, a Harvard sophomore grieving her own loss, works at the library. As strange events unfold, Violet begins to wonder if Harry’s ghost is trying to reach her, urging her to uncover a secret he took to his grave. Alyson Richman graduated from Wellesley College with a degree in art history and Japanese studies. Her novels have been published in 25 languages and have reached the bestseller lists both in the United States and abroad.
Duration:00:28:39