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Dr. Allison M. Alford is the author of GOOD DAUGHTERING: The Work You’ve Always Done, the Credit You’ve Never Gotten, and How to Finally Feel Like Enough. Dr. Allison M. Alford is a leading researcher and communication expert whose work explores the unseen labors that keep loved ones connected. Daughtering 101 is her platform discussing all the things daughters do, sharing the highs and lows, the challenges and benefits of daughtering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NYC based VISIONS Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides vision rehabilitation and social services that help people who are blind or visually impaired live independent, confident, and connected lives. As the organization celebrates it’s 100th anniversary in 2026, CEO Molly Eagan talks about adjusting to vision loss, and learning to adapt and thrive with technology, classes and community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if genius isn't something you're born with―it's something you build? Everyday Genius, by six-time USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis, is a book to upgrade your brain using practical skills: Whether it's memorizing names and faces, doing lightning-fast mental math, honing decisive intuition, and beyond. Nelson Dellis is a competitive memorizer, with a number of U.S. memory records. He is also the Founder & CEO of Climb For Memory, a non-profit charity that aims to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's disease research through mountain climbs all around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry Grogin is an chiropractor, acupuncturist, athlete and philanthropist based in New Jersey. On his 71st birthday, March 24, 2026, Dr. Grogin began a run across the U.S., with a goal to complete 100 marathons in 100 consecutive days, benefitting the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s, the disease Larry was diagnosed with in 2019.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPACEWOMAN is a new documentary about Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a spacecraft. Directed by Hannah Berryman, the film follows Eileen Collins’ journey from her working-class beginnings in Elmira, NY, to USAF Test Pilot, breaking glass ceilings at NASA, piloting and commanding four space shuttle missions, and navigating the pressures for her family. SPACEWOMAN is in select theaters nationwide, including the Quad Cinema in The Village.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perhaps no one knows more about the coyotes in our region than Chris Nagy, a wildlife biologist working in New York City since 2001, and co-founder of Gotham Coyote. The organization brings together researchers and educators from several institutions around the area to better understand coyotes and their role in our urban ecosystem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As far too many people know from experience, working for a toxic boss takes a toll. Even highly accomplished and experienced people can feel beaten down and hopelessly trapped. Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett’s book is I WISH I’D QUIT SOONER: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss. Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett is an organizational psychologist and expert on workplace culture, career development, toxic leadership, and burnout. Along with her 25 years of experience in her field, she holds a PhD in industrial/organizational psychology from the University of Calgary, where she is currently an adjunct professor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As New York State navigates federal threats to cut Medicaid and the social safety net, my guest is Joe Pressley is Vice President of Public Policy & Government Relations at Amida Care, to help us understand the implications of weakening medicaid—especially at a time when HIV cases are rising—and what the state could do to protect patients and funding. Amida Care is New York State’s largest special needs health care plan, serving nearly 10,000 members living with HIV/AIDS, complex health issues, and experiencing homelessness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teatro Fest NYC showcases the breadth and vitality of Latinx theater in New York City, with 24 productions by ten leading Latinx theaters, continuing through April 30. The citywide event is a shared celebration of storytelling, culture, and artistic innovation. My guest is Sándie Luna, Executive Director of ID Studio Theater and member of The Alliance of Teatros Latinos New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Girl Scout Cookie Season is officially underway in New York City! In an age dominated by technology, social media and social isolation, selling Girl Scout Cookies gets girls out into their neighborhoods, connecting face-to-face with neighbors, local businesses, and their community.  And in the five boroughs, the very special Troop 6000 gives girls living with housing instability a chance to do all those things, and more. My guest is Marissa Stranieri, Director of Social Work Services, Troop 6000 Program of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March is International Women's Month. My guest is Bergen County-based sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer for her newest project honoring Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female physician in the U.S., and Dr. Sarah Loguen Fraser, the first African American woman to graduate from SUNY Upstate Medical University. The statues stand together in the courtyard of SUNY Upstate Medical University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Based in Englewood, NJ, The Actors Fund Home is a short and long term care facility like no other: For generations, it’s provided top-tier care for actors, dancers, musicians, directors and others who’ve made their lives in entertainment. Executive Director Jordan Strohl explains the significance of the home’s transition to an an independent 501(3), operated by the Entertainment Community Fund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.