Free Thinking with Montel

In this powerful and deeply human episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with writer, cultural advocate, and founder of the Baldhead Empress platform, Cheryl McCourtie, to unpack the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa and what recovery really looks like for Jamaica.

On October 28, 2025, the strongest hurricane in Jamaica’s recorded history tore through the island—claiming lives, displacing more than ...

Join Montel Williams for an inspiring episode of Free Thinking as we dive into one of the most remarkable environmental success stories of our time. Our guest, Amanda Leland, Executive Director of the Environmental Defense Fund and co-author of the groundbreaking book Sea Change: Unlikely Allies and a Success Story of Oceanic Proportions, takes us on a journey through the miraculous recovery of the Gulf’s red snapper population.

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In this inspiring episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we sit down with Ashley Schneider, the powerhouse behind MS Run the US, Inc., and author of the new memoir The Long Run Home. Ashley’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and turning personal pain into a movement that has raised over $4 million for multiple sclerosis awareness, aid, and research.

Ashley shares her deeply personal connection to MS through her mother, Jill, whos...

What if getting older didn’t mean getting old?

On today’s episode of Free Thinking, Montel dives into the revolutionary concept of SuperAging with special guest David Cravit, co-author of The  SuperAging Workbook. (Larry Wolf couldn’t join us this time, but his insights are still front and center!)

David shares the groundbreaking strategies behind the Seven A’s of SuperAging—a powerful framework to help you live longer, healthier, a...

In this deeply moving episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we welcome back Dr. David Weill, renowned pulmonologist, author, and storyteller. You may remember him from his previous appearance, where he shared insights from his memoir Exhale: Hope, Healing, and A Life in Transplant. Now, he returns to discuss his latest book, Tell Me I Belong: A Journey Across Faiths and Generations, releasing December 9th.

Dr. Weill takes us on a pr...

In this powerful episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with two extraordinary guests, Debra Meyerson and Steve Zuckerman, to explore the emotional and physical journey of stroke recovery. Debra, a former Stanford professor, and Steve, her husband and care-partner, share their deeply personal story of resilience, identity rebuilding, and advocacy following Debra’s life-altering stroke in 2010.

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On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we dive into one of the most pressing and complex issues of our time: the intersection of faith, politics, and democracy in America. 

Montel sits down with Dr. Matthew Boedy, a professor of rhetoric, author, and advocate, to discuss his groundbreaking new book, The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy. Dr. Boedy unpacks the or...

In this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we dive into the art of leadership—not just in the boardroom, but in your everyday life. Montel sits down with Adam Mendler, a nationally recognized authority on leadership, entrepreneur, and host of the top-rated podcast Thirty Minute Mentors. Adam has interviewed over 500 of America’s most successful leaders, from CEOs to athletes, and brings a wealth of insights on how leadership pri...

In this powerful episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we’re diving into a story of resilience, redemption, and reinvention. Montel sits down with John Beyer, author of the upcoming memoir LIVE A LITTLE BETTER: One Man’s Journey of Survival, Sobriety, and Success. John’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary—rising from a childhood marked by addiction and neglect to becoming a successful entrepreneur, musician, and advocate for...

In this powerful episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we’re diving into a conversation that’s not just timely—it’s transformative. Montel sits down with Sam Daley-Harris, a trailblazing advocate for citizen engagement and the author of the newly revised Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy.

Sam has spent over four decades empowering everyday people to reclaim their power and make a real diffe...

In this thought-provoking episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we’re diving headfirst into the future of healthcare with the brilliant Dr. Marschall Runge. As a distinguished physician-scientist, Dean of the University of Michigan Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine, Dr. Runge has spent decades at the forefront of academic medicine and healthcare innovation. Now, he’s here to share insights from his groundbreaking book, T...

In this riveting episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we sit down with Otho Eskin—veteran, diplomat, and acclaimed thriller author—to explore the fascinating intersections of his life and work. 

From his distinguished career in the U.S. Army and Foreign Service to his transition into writing politically charged thrillers, Otho brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table. We’ll dive into his latest novel, Black Sun Rising...

In this eye-opening episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we sit down with Lisa Pratta, a former top pharmaceutical sales rep turned whistleblower, to discuss her explosive new book, False Claims: One Insider's Impossible Battle Against Big Pharma Corruption. Lisa’s story is one of courage, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to exposing the truth. 

For over three decades, Lisa thrived in the pharmaceutical industry, breaking b...

What do honeybees and hope have in common? Prepare to be inspired by Marilyn Murray Willison, a renowned journalist, author of What the Honeybees Taught Me, and someone who has fearlessly redefined living with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Diagnosed in 1984, Marilyn chose an unconventional path to manage her condition: Bee Venom Therapy (BVT). In this episode, she opens up about her 5-year commitment to a therapy that involves 50 bee sti...

On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we take a deep look into the emotional and intricate world of female friendships. These bonds can be life-changing, but what happens when they take a toxic turn or ultimately fall apart?

Joining us is the brilliant Susan Shapiro Barash, a renowned author and gender studies expert who has spent decades exploring women’s roles and relationships. From the seven archetypes of unhealthy frien...

What is happiness, and how can we get closer to finding it? On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with renowned filmmaker and philanthropist Peter Samuelson to discuss his new book, Finding Happy: A User’s Guide to Your Life with Lessons from Mine. Packed with enthralling adventures, candid reflections, and actionable advice, Peter’s book is both a roadmap to happiness and a masterclass in navigati...

What does the future hold for ALS treatment and care? Join Montel as he sits down with Dr. James Berry, a leading expert in ALS research and co-director of the Massachusetts General Hospital multidisciplinary ALS clinic. Dr. Berry shares his incredible insights into the latest innovations in ALS care, including gene-targeted therapies, remote disease monitoring, and cutting-edge clinical trials like the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial.

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On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we welcome the extraordinary Ana Hebra Flaster, author of the moving new memoir Property of the Revolution. Ana’s deeply personal account takes us from her family’s life as pro-Castro revolutionaries in Havana to their difficult journey as Cuban refugees rebuilding in a snowy New Hampshire mill town.

Ana shares with Montel what it was like to flee Cuba at the age of five, the vital role ...

Join Montel Williams in this thought-provoking episode of Free Thinking as he talks with Tony Stewart, author of the upcoming memoir Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy While Grieving. 

Through this deeply personal conversation, Tony shares the heart-wrenching yet hopeful story of his late wife Lynn’s battle with cancer and how their profound experiences shaped his perspective on love, loss, and res...