Curiously

In 2022, I joined The Anthony Thomas Podcast to discuss my sci-fi thriller, The Empathy Academy. The novel follows a teenager, Montgomery Hughes, who infiltrates a controversial academy designed to genetically “correct” unethical behavior—only to discover a dark side to the ethics-intervention school.

What started as a guest appearance took an unexpected turn when, halfway through the episode, I flipped the script and began intervie...

In this episode, I explore Ayurvedic medicine with Ayurvedic Health Counselor Katie Concannon. Katie shares her personal health journey, which began with health issues in her teens and led her to seek holistic solutions after years of conventional treatments.

We discuss how her corporate career, yoga teaching experience, and deep study of Ayurveda shaped her approach to health and wellness. Katie also talks about her work helping c...

Ever dreamed of ditching the 9-to-5 for a life of travel? In this episode of Curiously, I chat with seasoned digital nomad andIntrepid Times founder Nathan James Thomas about his book, Untethered: Living the Digital Nomad life in an Uncertain World. With over a decade of experience working remotely across continents, Nathan shares the realities of building a sustainable, location-independent career—beyond the Instagram-perfect mome...

Did you know that the movie Her was set in the year 2025? What better way to kick off the year of Her than by interviewing AI itself? In this episode, I put OpenAI’s ChatGPT on the hot seat, exploring its capabilities and limitations in one long-form interview.

While ChatGPT obviously lacks emotions, human-inspired creativity and self-awareness, it proves to be an incredibly advanced artificial system. This thought-provoking conver...

Modern psychiatry began with noble intentions: to heal, guide, and support. But has it lost its way?

In this episode of Curiously, I explore this question and much more with Dr. Bruce Levine, a clinical psychologist and outspoken critic of his profession.

Drawing from his latest book, A Profession Without Reason, Levine examines how psychiatry often medicalizes natural traits like curiosity, defiance and rebellion, sometimes to har...

In the world of tech titans, few know the pressures of the spotlight like Elon Musk. Recently, Musk opened up about his personal struggle with depression and his choice to use an unconventional treatment—ketamine. Once known as an anesthetic or party drug, ketamine is now emerging as a powerful mental health tool.

This episode explores the science, success stories, and big questions around ketamine therapy. Joining me again on the...

In this episode, I talk with Sherry Sadighim, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in adult psychotherapy and psychological testing, to discuss the emerging field of psychedelics-assisted therapy (PAT).

While Dr. Sadighim is currently unable to legally practice PAT, she supports clients who choose to use psychedelics independently by providing information on the potential risks and benefits and by assisting them i...

Exercise is good for us. It helps us sleep better, maintain our weight, and lowers the risk of many physical and mental conditions. So, after playing sports in high school and college, I stayed active. I did triathlons and marathons, attended spin classes and yoga classes, and for the last two years, I’ve been working out at Orange Theory, an exercise studio that involves high-intensity work on treadmills, rowing devices and weight...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform a book into an engaging audiobook?

In this episode, I talk with actor and audiobook narrator, Sean Pratt, to explore the art and science of narrating audiobooks. With a career spanning 35 years in acting and 27 years in audiobook narration (also known by his pseudonym Lloyd James), Sean has recorded over 1,100 books across almost every genre. His work has earned him 9 AudioFil...

Cancer affects millions worldwide, regardless of age, occupation, or background. It's a relentless adversary, challenging our understanding and defying our treatments. Yet, amidst the darkness, there’s hope—a relentless pursuit of answers by scientists like Dr. Zuzana Kečkéšová.

Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Kečkéšová, a passionate cancer researcher with a background in virology, molecular biology, and geneti...

About 450 million years ago, plants started to colonize the planet. Unable to hide from challenging environmental conditions or run away from insects or herbivores, plants had to get creative to manage diverse ecological pressures. To deal with these challenges, plants exploited their own metabolic systems to produce natural chemicals that helped them survive, from attracting pollinators to deterring herbivores and fighting pathoge...

In the first episode of Season Two of Curiously, I’m breaking away from the traditional interview format. After sharing a recent podcast appearance I'd made to discuss my new book, The Healing Book, I unexpectedly touched a chord with my longtime designer, Kaitlyn Gilbert.

Intrigued by the interview, Kaitlyn shared her personal journey with me—a tale of her parents' divorce, emotional scars, and the healing power found with...

To end season one, I invited Jeanne Mayell back to the show to pick up where we left off in episode #4. Jeanne is an intuitive counselor and author who gives private life readings, intuitive guidance, and offers tools to help people develop their intuitive abilities. In our follow-up conversation, Jeanne describes the mechanism she believes drives the process of intuition. It’s a phenomenon in quantum physics called quantum entangl...

In this podcast episode, I talk with Samantha Cooke, author of the 2023 young adult novel, Love Always, Bailey. Sam is a Florida native who writes stories set in her home state. As a playwright, her work has appeared on stage at The Orlando International Fringe Festival, The University of Central Florida, and Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids in Denver, Colorado. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing for Young Adults from the Solstice...

In this podcast episode, I read a short story, “Searching for Meaning in the Stars," from my book, The Healing Book (Finishing Line Press). The story is about a theoretical physicist who writes a memoir about overcoming an existential crisis on an island on New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee.

The episode was produced by Chris Potter, a sound editor/mixer, who has edited all of my episodes, and has been working in audio since ...

In this episode, I speak with Bob Smith (not his real last name), a 73-year-old American man from Massachusetts. Bob isn’t a public figure. He hasn’t held high positions in society, or appeared on TV or radio. He’s a decidedly un-famous person. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t important or worth speaking to. He’s lived a rich and interesting life, and he’s deeply important to his friends, family, and colleagues. In this episode, I si...

In this episode, I explore how artists are making a living in the digital era with William Deresiewicz, an award-winning essayist, culture critic, speaker, and author the 2020 book, The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tec. Deresiewicz has published over 300 essays and reviews in places such as The New York Times, The Atlantic and Harper's, and is the author of sever...

In this podcast episode, I talk with musicians Leo Son and Claire Davis of Bermuda Search Party (formerly The Q-Tip Bandits), an indie pop band that has taken the New England music scene by storm with their unique blend of soulful melodies, captivating lyrics, and infectious energy.

After joining forces at the Berklee College of Music, Leo and Claire teamed up with current bandmates Dakota Maykrantz on drums, Maclin Tucker on trum...

What do you do when a friend is going through a tough time? You probably try to comfort them by listening and maybe offering some comforting words. But what happens when you’re the one struggling? Usually, we’re not as kind, forgiving, or accepting. Sometimes, we can be downright harsh to ourselves.

Self-compassion is a practice in which we learn to be a better friend to ourselves—to become an inner ally rather than an inner enemy...