Most relationships have their ups and downs, whether they’re between family members, friends or co-workers.  Most of us don’t like the down times because it’s uncomfortable to be feeling angry or disconnected from those we care about.  However, our guests, clinical psychologist Dr. Ed Tronick and pediatrician Dr. Claudia Gold, say conflicts in relationships are the keys to better relationships.   Doctors Tronick and Gold are the authors of the book,  "The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience, and Trust".  Their website is https://thepowerofdiscord.com/

If you’ve struggled with mental health issues or if you care about someone who has, then you’ll want to hear our guest on this episode, Terri Cheney.   You may know Terri from her New York Times bestselling book, "Manic: A Memoir", which depicted her life as an elite entertainment attorney suffering from bipolar disorder.     Terri’s latest book is called, "Modern Madness:  An Owner’s Manual".  It explores the struggles, stigmas, relationship dilemmas, treatments, and recovery techniques Terri and others have experienced in coping with mental health issues.

Find out about a new way to take charge of your own happiness and health. Our guest, Dr. Kelli Harding, says love, friendship, community, purpose and our environment can have a far greater impact on our health than anything that happens in the doctor’s office.  Dr. Harding is a Columbia University-trained, board certified psychiatrist who specializes in the interplay between mental and physical health. She’s the author of the book, "THE RABBIT EFFECT: Live Longer, Happier, and Healthier with the Groundbreaking Science of Kindness".  Her website is https://www.kellihardingmd.com/

Our guest on this episode is Lacy Crawford, author of the book, "Notes On A Silencing:  A Memoir".   It’s the story of Lacy’s sexual assault as a teenager by two fellow students at the one of the top boarding schools in the country. The Washington Post calls the book, “A haunting exploration of the systemic ways assault victims are ignored.”   Lacy's website is https://lacycrawford.com/

Thinking of starting a business?  Our guest on this episode is Kathryn Finney, author of the book, "BUILD THE DAMN THING: How to Start a Successful Business If You’re Not a Rich White Guy".  Her website is https://www.kathrynfinney.com/

Joining us on this episode is Helena Dea Bala, author of the book, "Craigslist Confessional:  A collection of secrets from anonymous strangers".  Helena took a leap of faith, quit her job, and posted an ad on Craigslist saying, 'tell me about yourself.'  Over the years, she has met up with strangers from Craigslist and documented their stories, coming to the conclusion that behind the scenes, we are all struggling with the same issues.

What factors determine our success? How can our paths to success be made a little easier? Our guest on this episode, Business School Professor Laura Huang, has spent a great deal of time researching that question and writing about it in the book, "Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage". In this interview, she explains what to do if you don't have a good natural edge or gut feel. She says we can turn that adversity into advantage!  Her website is https://www.proflaurahuang.com/