Joseph M. Hoedel PhD

Kathryn interviews Author Joseph M. Hoedel PhD.Derek Jeter, Michael Jordan and Serena Williams are just a few of the 34 inspirational athletes who made the cut in Sports Role Models: Book 1 from bestselling author Joseph Hoedel PhD. Readers will recognize many of the heroes Hoedel profiles, including Michael Phelps and Pat Summitt. Other chapters feature lesser known yet equally remarkable examples of the power of the human spirit, like Richard Norris Williams, who survived the Titanic and went on to win Wimbledon; or Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm during a shark attack and returned to the waters to become a champion surfer. Each chapter is an engaging story about an athlete or coach who exemplifies positive traits that contributed to their success both on and off the playing field. For 20 years Hoedel has served as the CEO of Character Development and Leadership, an education-based curriculum company. He has created two educational programs that are used in more than 3,500 middle and high schools across the country.Kathryn also interviews Author Carla Marie Manly PhD.Who among us hasn't, at one time or another, felt stuck in an unhealthy relationship or lamented our inability to find that "perfect" someone? Clinical psychologist Dr. Carla Marie Manly knows the secret to creating genuine, joy-filled relationships — and it has nothing to do with perfection. She emphasizes that real love is messy and imperfect, and she offers profound, yet easily digestible insights for building healthy relationships. She provides research-backed insights, captivating case examples and empowering exercises to lead readers through an exploration of how attachment issues and unresolved trauma negatively impact both self-love and relationship quality. Dr. Manly guides readers into a transformative journey toward compassionate healthy connections. She has been cited by numerous media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, the, NY Times, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Forbes, Oprah, Newsweek, NBC, HuffPost, Reader's Digest, Psychology Today and more.