Unscripted Turbulence with Raegan Medgie

Would love to hear your thoughts!I'm on assignment this week... to celebrate my 15-year wedding anniversary! It's important to unplug, rest, and realign so I can show up better for myself, my loved ones, and all of you. I couldn't step away without saying something on Unscripted Turbulence, so enjoy this shorter episode. Because I'm not one to leave a party without a hug and making plans for the next gathering.When I was in news, I would schedule this away message in my email, and I'm doing it here as well: Your message is important... and so is my time off. I will respond to you when my adventure is over. Leave a message HERE, don't forget your name, and I will give you a shout-out in my return episode!Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses 9/11, sudden loss, and suicide.September 11, 2026 marks 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and this is one of the heaviest conversations I've had on Unscripted Turbulence.My guest, Anthoula Katsimatides, lost her older brother John, who was working in the North Tower of the World Trade Center that day. But to understand Anthoula's story, we have to go back further. Two years before 9/11, she lost her youngest brother to suicide.Anthoula takes us inside what happens to a family after a suicide loss: the questions, the guilt, the endless WHYs, and how grief caused her to lose pieces of herself along the way. We also talk about her Greek upbringing (a culture I know well since marrying into it), the help she finally reached out for, the help she learned to accept, and how she slowly began rebuilding her life.Then came September 11.Today, Anthoula serves on the Board of Trustees for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, helping preserve the memory of those killed that day, including John, and carrying forward the advice she was given before he died: LIVE YOUR LIFE IN COLOR.After unimaginable loss, Anthoula did.Fair warning: this episode is heavy. But it comes with a promise too. You are never alone. Ask for help. Accept it. It does get better, and life becomes colorful again.More on Anthoula, CLICK HEREIf you or someone you know is struggling, Anthoula wants you to have access to what helped her: CLICK HEREIf you're remembering someone you lost on 9/11, she's keeping you in her prayers, and she encourages you to visit if you haven't yet: CLICK HEREIf you are in crisis, call or text 988.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Have you ever walked into a room and felt like you didn't belong, until one person made you feel like you did?That's what happened to me at the Webby Awards Creator Weekend this spring, my first major creator event since leaving TV News. I went alone, the room was younger and more established than what I was used to, and I was way outside my comfort zone.So I worked the room the way I know how, asking everyone about themselves. That's how I met Jeremiah Neil.Jeremiah had just moved to New York City alone, with a deep background in social media and content creation. He's using it to heal, to rally others, and to support people who have so much potential but are too shy to let their light shine, because he's been there.Jeremiah grew up in a conservative Christian household that wasn't always accepting of who he is, and found comfort and stability through 90s music and pop culture, something that still shapes his work today.This episode is for the parents. For anyone who feels lost. Jeremiah is here to help you shine your light.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Have you ever met someone in the middle of your hardest chapter, and they became one of the best parts of your life? That's Smitha Rao. We met when I was still in TV news in NYC, drowning through a story she was handling as my PR contact. She'd left the news industry herself after being treated unfairly, and that day, she made sure every live shot of mine sparkled. If you're a reporter, you know exactly what that means.This is a first for Unscripted Turbulence: a full crossover episode with Smitha's podcast, Unglamorous in the City. Our friendship grew over the years, usually over a martini, so that's exactly what we did here. I mix this month's proud sponsor, Kastra Elion Vodka, in real time while we sip and talk like you're pulled up next to us at the bar.We get into finding our voices, our careers, the ups, the downs, and how our friendship turned into a real support system, still riding this unscripted, unglamorous turbulence in and outside the city we call home.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Beth Karas started out as a lawyer in the 80s, then in the early 90s got "discovered" while working a case and became the face of Court TV for the next three decades. If you've ever followed a high-profile crime trial, chances are Beth was the lead reporter covering it. She's now a legal analyst across true crime TV, most notably Investigation Discovery, and she genuinely laid the groundwork for the genre as we know it today.In this episode, Beth shares a story that left me speechless. But we go deeper than the headlines. We talk about what happened when she got let go from Court TV, that moment when your whole world stops and you're left wondering "now what do I do?" It's something a lot of us in this industry live through. Me included.Beth and I met at a mutual friend's birthday party, and one conversation about the state of journalism sparked the need to sit down and go deeper. We are both VERY passionate about it.This one is about reinvention, rediscovering who you are, and staying true to the work and the responsibility that comes with it.Special "efharisto" (thank you) to my sponsor, Kastra ElionSupport the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!A year ago, I walked out of my very first recording at Gotham Production Studios in Manhattan completely defeated. I stumbled. I stuttered. I had to start over more times than I want to admit. Telling my own story, the one about leaving TV news, was harder than I ever expected.Then I got on the elevator, and Dana Brewington turned to me and asked, "How'd it go?" That question cracked something open. We became friends that day. She was my Angel in the Elevator and I still call her "Godwink Dana" to this day.Dana was my very first guest on Unscripted Turbulence, and now she's back to kick off Year Two. She was in news too, a former producer for Gayle King at CBS, before she left and built her own podcast, Minds of Renewal, centered on her relationship with God. I call it a God Pod.In this episode, Dana flips the script and interviews me. We talk religion, spirituality, and the power of prayer, including a recent story that's still giving me chills. We check in on how far we've both come in a year.This one is for anyone who's felt a little lost and needs some light.For more on Dana : Minds of Renewal Special "efharisto" (thank you) to my sponsor, Kastra ElionSupport the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Have you ever thrown a party just to say thank you?Unscripted Turbulence turned ONE on August 1 - one year to the day it launched - and I couldn't let it pass without celebrating with the people who made it happen. So I hosted a livestream birthday party, my first ever Pod-iversary, and invited all of you: family and friends since birth, college pals from my Broadcast Journalism days, former colleagues (and bosses!), and podcast friends along the way. You showed up. We raised a glass.I also introduced my August sponsor, Kastra Elion Vodka, the first premium vodka ever produced in Greece. A fan since 2024, I finally met the team in person this year, over martinis. Egharisto, truly.This episode pulls the best moments from the Pod-iversary livestream on Saturday, August 1. Missed it live? Stick around, the full recording is at the end.Thank you for one year of Unscripted Turbulence. We are just getting started.Curious about the vodka that started it all? Click: Kastra Elion Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!50 episodes. One year. And we are just getting started. 🎙️Before the biggest moment in Unscripted Turbulence history, we needed a dress rehearsal, and you showed up for it. This episode breaks down our pre-show run-through: what worked, and a few standout moments I couldn't let go unnoticed. Shoutouts were given. Comments were read LIVE. That's the energy you can expect at the main event.🎉 YOU'RE INVITED. Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET for Unscripted Turbulence's FIRST BIRTHDAY LIVE. BYO Beverage, whatever you've got. 🚨 Plus, a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT you will NOT want to miss.📩 Question for the Live Q&A? Email [email protected] the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!"How's the pod?"That question came up at a recent farewell party for a former colleague - and it cracked something open. So it's time to pull back the curtain on the part I've avoided talking about the most: MONEY.How much I paid in startup fees. Whose money it was. The trigger that catches me off guard. And a response to a comment that got wedged under my skin about how I'm able to do what I'm doing financially.It's uncomfortable. It's honest. And by the end, it's EMPOWERING.I'm also revisiting two earlier conversations that still speak to me today: Lynn Mull, who left Wall Street to reinvent as a Holistic Career Coach and talks about financing your dream, and Sean Turi of Turi Productions - my headshot photographer, who captured the look of this podcast's cover - who taught me what it means to burn the ships and never look back.If you've ever wondered what it actually costs - financially, emotionally - to walk away and build something of your own, this one's for you.For more financial advice from Lynn: Click here.If you need that PUSH to start from Sean: Click here.Lean into the turbulence.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Everyone talks about the leap. Nobody talks about the landing.In this solo episode, I share the story of the literal and mental weight I've carried since my career pivot - leaving 20 years in TV news for a life where I'M the office, I'M the company. Hours chasing news turned into hours parked at a computer. It's not that I'm not active - I just have no reason to leave my apartment daily. The scale became my checkpoint, and the irony isn't lost on me: I left one job for its unhealthy hours, only to land in a new one with health concerns I never saw coming.I bring in my current online fitness instructor and friend, Luisa Curia - plus a clip from her episode, so you can hear why I show up for her every day.Then we go inward: the mental weight of reinvention, and the healing sounds - a sound bath guided by energy healer Mariana Gordon - that helps me manage it. Get comfortable. Let the sound heal.Luisa's strength BEYOND the classes: Click here.Mariana's healing workshop: Click here.Lean into the turbulence.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Have you ever gotten a sign so loud... you couldn't pretend you didn't hear it?This solo episode starts as a tribute to my Medgie Militia - the listeners and friends who use words as weapons and had my back when a recent critique got under my skin. But then the signs started stacking up.Last week, it was my old journals. This week? An email from an old colleague - with a note I wrote to her in 2004 attached. My own words, coming back to me... twice.So I lean in. I revisit my conversation with Ryan Leckey, my former TV colleague who left to grow before I did - and the speech he mentioned that hits different now: "The Man in the Arena." Then I take you back to my FIRST guest, Dana Brewington - our Godwink of a meeting, our recent lunch, and her powerful words about why, when you're called to leave something... you must obey. Or listen.Whether you call it God, the universe, or your gut - when it's time to move and you don't, the momentum doesn't wait for you.This one moved me. I think it'll move you too.Ryan's Motivation: Click here.Dana's Testimony: Click here.Lean into the turbulence.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Why would anyone leave a dream job? The best local news station in the country, 20 years in - why walk away from THAT?If you're not in the business, you're probably still asking why. If you are... you get it.This July I'm going solo, opening up further than I did when I first shared why I left WABC back in August 2025. This time I dig into the messy middle - the theme is TIME. I reintroduce myself as your co-pilot for reinvention, walk through the whole journey in news, and open three journals - 2019, 2024, 2025 - where the same question kept showing up: what is worth my time, and am I spending it wisely?For anyone in the middle of their own pivot.Lean into the turbulence.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!It’s the first episode of summer - and the start of a new solo series on Unscripted Turbulence. This week, it’s just you and me.I kick things off with a shoutout to the Chief Swag Officer for an amazing custom mic windscreen, share why being under the weather may be the universe’s way of clearing out old energy, and pull back the curtain on PilotLife after summer storms left Pilot stranded in Fort Lauderdale during recording.I also reveal my summer plans for the podcast, reflect on what the past three June episodes taught me, and read journal notes from November 2023 that prove just how powerful intention can be.A personal episode. A seasonal reset. And a reminder that turbulence often leads us exactly where we’re meant to go.This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Singer, actor, musician, director, and Johnny Cash tribute artist Scott Moreau joins me for a conversation that feels as much as it entertains.We talk about his upbringing in Maine, his love of theater and classic music, and how an adult fascination with Johnny Cash eventually led him to portray the legendary singer on stages across the country.But this conversation goes deeper.After losing both of his parents within five months of each other last year, Scott opens up about grief, healing, and the resources that helped him navigate unimaginable loss. Along the way, we discover that the themes of Johnny Cash's life—light and darkness, joy and struggle—mirror much of our own.And yes, Scott performs.It's moving. I cry. And if you stay until the very end, there's an unscripted musical surprise after the official interview wraps.This is a podcast you feel more than you hear.This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!What if decluttering your home could change your life?In this episode, I sit down with professional organizer and minimalist expert Melissa Welch to explore the powerful connection between our physical spaces and our emotional well-being.Melissa shares how embracing her lifelong passion for organization led her to a more purposeful life—and how helping others simplify their homes often helps them reclaim their time, energy, and happiness.We talk about clutter, guilt, sentimental items, and why letting go can be one of the most empowering things we do. This conversation goes far beyond organizing bins and storage solutions. It's about creating space for the life you actually want to live.And in a surprisingly emotional moment, Melissa helps me realize it's finally time to let go of something I've been holding onto for years.If you're ready to clear the clutter—in your home and your life—this episode is for you. Melissa helps people declutter their homes, shop more intentionally, and take control of their money so they can build the life they truly want inside the Happy Home CommunityThis episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Former News 12 Long Island Chief Meteorologist Sam Augeri joins me to discuss what happens when the career you've built no longer aligns with the life you want.After successful careers in television, both of us found ourselves at a crossroads that ultimately led us away from TV news and toward work that felt more meaningful. Sam shares how she created Sam's Weather School, an educational program designed to inspire children through weather and space science.In the second half of the episode, we shift gears and talk running. With more than 20 marathons completed, Sam became one of the people I leaned on while training for the 2024 New York City Marathon. We discuss marathon training, motivation, mental toughness, and why running has the power to clear the clutter and reveal what you're truly capable of.Whether you're considering your first race, training for a marathon, or navigating your own reinvention, this episode offers inspiration for the road ahead.This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!This solo episode is me pulling back the curtain on what reinvention actually feels like in real time.I talk about why being told “I miss you on the news” can hit harder than people realize, why I’m saying goodbye to yet another piece of my TV news identity, and why succeeding in this next chapter means breaking almost every rule TV news taught me.I also revisit a moment from a recent interview that stayed with me, play the clip, and unpack why it hit so deeply.I don’t have all of this figured out. But I do know this: courage is doing it anyway.This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.And by Amazon, supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Jackie Davalos had the career many people dream about — working as a Bloomberg TV and digital reporter after starting out in finance. But behind the success was something so many journalists know intimately: burnout.The pressure, the toxic environments, the nonstop pace, the ignored warning signs — Jackie kept pushing until one question from her therapist changed the course of her life:“If you had one year to live, what would you do?”Her answer? Leave journalism. Move to France. Go to pastry school.In this episode, Jackie shares how she walked away from a career she worked incredibly hard to build in order to finally listen to herself. We talk about burnout in journalism, trusting your gut, fear, reinvention, and why waiting for the “perfect time” can keep you stuck forever.This conversation hit me personally in so many ways — and Jackie’s answer to whether she misses her old life made her story even more unforgettable.If you’ve ever questioned your path, felt exhausted by the grind, or wondered what would happen if you actually listened to your inner voice… this episode is for you.This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.And by Amazon, supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!An episode months in the making finally happened.I sit down with comedian and podcaster Amanda Yoa — the very first podcaster I ever met, and someone who helped guide me through the turbulence of creating Unscripted Turbulence. What started as an organic connection quickly became a genuine friendship, and I credit Amanda for helping give me the confidence to fully step into this next chapter outside of TV news.In this conversation, Amanda opens up about stepping into her truth, the heartfelt story underneath her hilarious “Pam from Port Richmond” character, and the deeper meaning behind the humor she shares online. Somewhere along the way, the podcast turns into something even more personal, as Amanda helps guide me through a struggle I’ve been quietly navigating myself.It’s funny, vulnerable, heartfelt, and one of the most honest conversations I’ve had on the show. Fasten your seatbelts… this one takes you on a rollercoaster of feels.See Amanda Yoa LIVEFollow Amanda YoaAmanda Yoa's Hotline: 2672257853This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.And by Amazon, supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!This one is about what happens when life forces you to start over—and you say yes anyway.I sat down with Juan Martinez, an Amazon Delivery Service Partner, whose story is the definition of resilience and reinvention.Born in Colombia, Juan moved back and forth between countries as a kid—eventually losing his English and returning to the U.S. as a teenager starting from scratch.A chance encounter while working as a server opened the door to a 30-year career… until the pandemic brought it all to a halt.Instead of staying stuck, Juan took a leap—joining Amazon’s DSP program and waiting nearly two years for his opportunity.Today, he’s a business owner, leading with heart and creating opportunities for others—especially within minority communities.It’s a story about the American Dream… but more importantly, what you do once you get your shot.This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.And by Amazon, supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Some friendships don’t just stay with you… they shape your path.In this episode of Unscripted Turbulence, I sit down with Eva Pilgrim—now anchor of Inside Edition and formerly of ABC News, where she co-hosted GMA3. But long before the national stage, Eva and I met as local reporters covering the same story in Pennsylvania. That moment sparked a friendship that would go on to impact my career in a major way—she even helped connect me with my first agent, accelerating my move to New York.Years later, we found ourselves working within the same network again. And then, in March 2025, we both made the decision to walk away.This conversation centers on Eva’s journey—her upbringing, her evolution, and the shifting priorities that led her to step into a new chapter. We talk about what it really means to leave something that no longer serves you, even when it once defined you.It’s an honest, unfiltered conversation—one that feels less like an interview and more like catching up over coffee. Full of laughter, reflection, and the kind of real talk that only happens between people who’ve shared history.Eva has been one of those “angel people” in my life from the very beginning. Having her share her story here is incredibly special—and I think you’ll feel that when you listen.This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!The day after Becca Solomon walked away from her career in TV news, everything changed.In September 2023, she made the difficult decision to leave a profession she loved. The next day, she flew to Israel to celebrate the High Holidays with family and friends.Then came the October 7th attacks in Israel — including the attack on the Nova Music Festival.Becca found herself outside Tel Aviv — hearing sirens, unable to leave, and living through days of uncertainty in a way that felt completely foreign, yet all too real.She shares what those days were like, what it revealed about life there, and what came after — returning home, processing trauma, and navigating the silence that followed.This is a conversation about survival, identity, and what it takes to heal after everything changes.This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!WARNING: This episode contains graphic content.Before “true crime” became a genre… this was real life.On January 8, 2000, Dan Zapp and a friend were abducted along the Susquehanna River, assaulted, shot, and left for dead.They survived.In this episode of Unscripted Turbulence, Dan shares what happened that day — and what it took to live after it. Because survival doesn’t end in the moment… it unfolds in the days, months, and years that follow.We talk about the aftermath, what it’s like to have your story told by the media, and what that experience reveals about how we cover violent crime. And we sit in a question that isn’t easy to answer — forgiveness.Dan and I knew each other long before this, back in high school, which makes this conversation even more personal.It’s heavy. It’s honest. And it offers a rare window into survival, resilience, and what it means to keep going after the unthinkable.This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!This episode is personal.Before Unscripted Turbulence ever had sponsors, it had stories—and one of the people who believed in those stories early on was my friend, Brandon Igdalsky.We go back to my days as a reporter in the Poconos, when Brandon was stepping into his role at Pocono Raceway, a track built by his grandfather, Dr. Joseph “Doc” Mattioli. What started as a professional relationship turned into a real friendship—and in this conversation, you’ll understand why.This isn’t about promoting a product. It’s about the person behind it.We talk about legacy, loss, and the impact of losing someone who shaped you. There’s a moment where we both get emotional reflecting on Doc—and the lessons he left behind.We also get into NASCAR, the misconceptions around it, and how I went from judging it… to genuinely loving it.And of course, Brandon shares how Dude Wow Cocktails came to life—and why stepping outside your comfort zone might be the very thing that changes everything.Because at the end of the day… we all have turbulence.This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Exactly one year after signing off from TV news, I’m reflecting on what I’ve learned—and what I can finally see clearly now.In this solo episode, I revisit the past year of building something from scratch, growing through uncertainty, and finding clarity after walking away from a 20+ year career in broadcast.I answer the question I’ve been getting a lot lately—do I miss TV news?—with honesty, and share my perspective on where I believe the industry has changed.If you’re new, I’ll point you back to my “TV Trilogy” (Episodes 1–3), where this journey begins.And for the first time, I’m opening up access to raw video diaries I recorded in the moments immediately after “the call that changed everything.”This episode is about growth, perspective, and what happens when you finally see things differently—one year later.This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!What happens when you stop planning… and follow the road?Christina Zelezen joins me from her renovated Airstream in the mountains of Northern California to share the story of how a spontaneous cross-country van trip with her now-husband Matt changed everything. From traveling nurse life to a rare Airstream renovation and five acres above the treetops, their journey is a reminder that sometimes the greatest adventures begin when you simply say yes.(And if you want to see their incredible Airstream renovation, you’ll definitely want to watch this one on YouTube.)Want to see the beautiful Airstream Christina and Matt renovated and now call home? Take a look here: Christina & the Airstream This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Raegan sits down with longtime friend Leigh Abraham, who shares his journey through drug addiction, homelessness, and the bipolar diagnosis that finally helped him understand what he had been battling for years.With honesty, humor, and perspective, Leigh reflects on the road from rock bottom to recovery.Today, he’s married, a father of two, and says his life finally feels warm.A conversation about addiction, mental health, friendship, faith, and finding hope after rock bottom.This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!What started as a simple DM turned into an unexpected friendship.Years ago, Orlena Cain reached out to warn me that someone was impersonating me on social media. That message sparked a connection that would later turn into a friendship — and a conversation that challenged the way I think about independence, resilience, and living life on your own terms.Orlena shares her unconventional path from working in TV and radio in Canada to building financial independence in a surprising way — through OnlyFans. What started as an unexpected opportunity quickly became something much bigger.Now in her 50s, she’s chosen a life people may question: single, child-free, and unapologetically in control of her future.But Orlena’s story goes deeper. She’s also a survivor of childhood abuse, and her journey forward is a powerful reminder that your past doesn’t define who you become.This conversation is honest, thought-provoking, and a reminder that sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is rewrite the rules.This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.New Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Six years ago, my best friend Angela Malpedo Yoo lost her father to multiple myeloma. We recorded this episode the day after his death anniversary.From high school to college roommates, we’ve grown up together. I stood beside her through her battle with an eating disorder that began in childhood — and through it all, her father was her steady, grounding presence.Then came cancer.Lou, a firefighter with unwavering positivity, faced his diagnosis with strength and perspective that still guides Angela today.In this episode, she shares: • What it was like to lose him • What happened in the moments after he passed • When the grief truly hit • Why she chose to become a certified grief counselorWe talk honestly about living with loss — not fixing it, not outrunning it — but allowing grief to become a companion.There are tears. There is laughter. There is legacy.And there is Lou Malpedo’s reminder:“All days are good days.”This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!What happens after you’re fired from your dream job?Former Nashville morning news anchor Nikki Burdine joins me for a raw, honest conversation about losing her TV career — and why she now believes it was part of a bigger plan.Two weeks after I left WABC, Nikki’s Instagram post announcing her departure crossed my feed in what felt like divine timing. I reached out. She responded. That one message turned into a friendship rooted in shared newsroom experiences, faith, and reinvention.In this episode, we talk about:• The day she was fired — and what no one prepares you for • The emotional spiral that follows job loss • Rewiring “fired” into “favored” • Her new social media series, Fired Girl Chronicles • Transitioning from morning anchor to content creator • The untold realities of TV news culture • Living and working in television with Tourette Syndrome • Finding faith when your identity feels shakenIf you’ve ever been laid off, pushed out, or forced into a pivot you didn’t choose — this conversation will resonate deeply.Sometimes what feels like rejection is redirection. And sometimes getting fired is the push toward your true calling.This episode is sponsored by Dude Wow Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients, and yes… it’s really good.Get 10% off with code TURBULENCE26. Thanks for supporting the show.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Disclaimer: This episode contains some swearing — it’s a raw, emotional conversation and Michele speaks from the heart.On social media, Michele Vidal’s life can look picture-perfect — but behind the photos is a story of resilience few people know.I sit down with my sister-in-law — my “Seester” — for a raw conversation about heartbreak, rebuilding, and the strength that emerges when life doesn’t go as planned.After a fairytale marriage unraveled due to infidelity, Michele faced the reality of starting over as a single mother. Just as she found love again, another unimaginable challenge arrived: her young child’s cancer diagnosis. Along the way, she also endured the loss of her beloved dog — a steady source of comfort through life’s toughest seasons.Through every setback, Michele discovered a resilience she never knew she had.This is a powerful conversation about emotional survival, motherhood, healing, and what it truly means to begin again.This episode is sponsored by DUDE WOW Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients! As an affiliate partner, grab yours:  https://dudewowcocktails.com/discount/Turbulence26Thanks for supporting the show!Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!In this intimate solo episode, it’s just you and me.I’m checking in from my cozy podcast nook to talk about change, courage, and the clarity that often arrives in life’s most uncertain seasons. Since stepping away from local news, I’ve experienced both empowering highs and very human down days — but I’ve come to see them as signs pointing me exactly where I’m meant to go.When a friend referred to this chapter as a “midlife crisis,” it sparked a realization: this isn’t crisis — it’s midlife clarity. It’s the ability to finally see our lives for what they are, and to bravely walk away from what no longer fits.In this episode, we explore the emotional complexity of leaving something you love, recognizing the signs that guide us forward, and trusting ourselves through transition.I also share what’s ahead for Unscripted Turbulence and invite you to join my newsletter, Unscripted Dispatch, for deeper connection and behind-the-scenes updates.Thank you for being part of this journey — your support truly means everything.This episode is sponsored by DUDE WOW Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients! As an affiliate partner, grab yours:  https://dudewowcocktails.com/discount/Turbulence26Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!A martini, a DM, and an instant friendship 🍸Entertainment journalist and author Nelson Aspen joins me for a conversation that’s equal parts laughter, nostalgia, and heart. Nelson spent two decades on air covering entertainment news and lived through the electric media scenes of New York City and Hollywood in the 80s and 90s — stories he now captures in his books, which read like a time capsule of that era.We talk about his upbringing, coming out to his father, the evolution of storytelling, and how he continues to share history today through his work centered on the Titanic.This episode is warm, funny, honest, and deeply human — the kind of conversation that feels like catching up with a good friend over a drink.⚠️ Contains brief strong language used in the context of a personal story.This episode is sponsored by DUDE WOW Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients! As an affiliate partner, grab yours:  https://dudewowcocktails.com/discount/Turbulence26Thanks for supporting the show!Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Reinvention starts with learning to advocate for yourself.In this inspiring episode of Unscripted Turbulence, I sit down with Aundrea Cline-Thomas to explore finding your voice, trusting your talent, and shaping the life you want—no matter where you are in your journey.Aundrea shares how growing up in the Sierra Leonean immigrant community in Maryland taught her to speak up and fight for what she deserves. We discuss why comparing yourself to others is toxic, why your talent is always on loan, and how every “no” can make room for a bigger yes.Filled with laughter, reflection, and mutual support, this conversation is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to take your next leap. Perfect inspiration to kick off 2026.This episode is sponsored by DUDE WOW Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients! As an affiliate partner, grab yours:  https://dudewowcocktails.com/discount/Turbulence26Thanks for supporting the show!Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!This episode delivers a bold jolt of inspiration — like sipping a cup of fully caffeinated coffee.I’m joined by Ryan Leckey, a former TV news colleague who has since stepped into his next chapter as the CEO of his own media company. Ryan shares his rise through television news, what it was like growing up and coming into his own skin on camera, and the courage it took to come out while in the industry.We dive into hustle, grinding, and the quiet whispers that tell you when it’s time to pivot — and when it’s time to sign off. Ryan also shares one of the most powerful tools for navigating fear and uncertainty: “Play the tape forward.” What happens if you take the leap… and what happens if you don’t?This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck — in their career, job, relationship, or a season of life that no longer fits. It’s a must-listen as we continue the mission to ignite the fire within and step boldly into what’s next.This episode is sponsored by DUDE WOW Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients! As an affiliate partner, grab yours:  https://dudewowcocktails.com/discount/Turbulence26Thanks for supporting the show!Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!The second Wednesday in January is when fitness resolutions start to fade — and that’s why this episode matters.Founder of Stronger with Luisa, Luisa Curia, shares the deeply personal reason fitness became her lifeline. After battling depression in her 20s and nearly overdosing on pills, movement became her oxygen.In this raw conversation, Luisa opens up about how fitness helped heal her mind, carried her through a marriage falling apart, supported her through the grief of losing her father, and continues to ground her through life’s turbulence.This episode isn’t about motivation — it’s about survival, strength, and why fitness works when you let it meet you where you are.Experience it for yourself with this exclusive intro discount.⚠️ Raw language and emotional content.This episode is sponsored by DUDE WOW Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients! As an affiliate partner, grab yours:  https://dudewowcocktails.com/discount/Turbulence26Thanks for supporting the show!Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Start 2026 with clarity, courage, and a little magic.In this episode, I sit down with my friend and spiritual advisor, Sutton Crawford — the witch who helped guide me through two major career decisions that changed everything.We talk about her path into witchcraft, intuitive guidance, and how to trust the signs that show up when you’re standing at a crossroads. And halfway through, Sutton pulls cards for the year ahead, offering an uplifting and energizing look at what 2026 wants for all of us.If you’re ready to take a leap this year, this episode is your sign.This episode is sponsored by DUDE WOW Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients! As an affiliate partner, grab yours:  https://dudewowcocktails.com/discount/Turbulence26Thanks for supporting the show!Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Big news to kick off 2026 — I have my first podcast sponsor, DUDE WOW Cocktails! I share the story, give a massive shoutout, and celebrate this milestone with gratitude.We catch up since Thanksgiving Eve: holiday highlights, my YouTube Partnership Program acceptance, and what life has been like in my first season out of TV. I also dive into New Year’s Eve & Day traditions and tease an empowering January lineup to help you start the year strong.Your turn: what are you letting go of from 2025, and what are you moving toward in 2026? I want to hear from you!Ending with a HUGE thank you to my fans — this one’s for you! 🥂This episode is sponsored by DUDE WOW Cocktails — bold flavor, real ingredients! As an affiliate partner, grab yours:  https://dudewowcocktails.com/discount/Turbulence26Thanks for supporting the show!Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!It’s my final episode before a three-week holiday break! 🦃✨ I’m checking in about how Thanksgiving went and sharing a little plea: as you spread holiday cheer, please share this podcast with someone who might need it.This break feels especially meaningful this year. For the first time in a long time, I get to enjoy the holidays without the grueling local TV news grind. I’m grateful for the chance to recharge while continuing to build something of my own—something that lights me up in a different way.Thank you for every listen, every message, and every bit of support. I’ll be back Wednesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve!) with a brand-new episode.Until then, happy holidays—and thanks for being part of this journey. ❤️Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Just in time for Thanksgiving, etiquette expert Thomas Farley — aka Mister Manners — joins me to tackle those tricky holiday moments we all face. From awkward dinner conversations to unexpected family drama, he shares how to handle it all with grace. Plus, the surprising story behind how he became Mister Manners… after a little turbulence.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!This special Birthday Episode begins the only way it should: with the gentle clink of my favorite gin martini. I share the recipe (because tradition!) and invite you into a little “Martinis with Medgie” moment.From there, I open up about how I’m celebrating this year, the rituals that ground me, and what the last few months have brought into my life — the highs, the turbulence, and everything in between.I also talk about the podcast’s holiday schedule, including why I’m taking a pause, what I’ll be working on during that break, and what’s coming next.Thank you for your support, your listens, and your belief in this journey.Pinky’s up — cheers to another year!Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!This week, I chat with Tom Dubreuil — better known as Santa Claus in my hometown of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania — also known as “Christmas City, USA.”From a career in education to donning the red suit, Tom shares how he became Santa, what he learned at Santa School, and how he handles the toughest questions from curious kids.We also talk about the magic of Bethlehem, PA, its rich history, and what makes it one of the most festive towns in America.And by the end, you may find yourself believing all over again that yes, Virginia, there really is a Santa Claus. ❤️A heartwarming, joyful episode full of Christmas spirit — perfect for the holiday season!Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Ever wonder what happens when two reporters get together?Meet my work bestie, Janice Yu — my ride-or-die through the highs and lows of life in TV news. From competing stations to running the NYC Marathon together, we’ve seen it all.In this honest conversation, Janice opens up about mental health, the pressures of the job, and what it really means to lean on someone who understands.This episode is a reminder that behind every “on-air personality” is a real person — sometimes holding it together with help from a friend.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!This episode will make your jaw drop.Marisa Burke was the top news anchor in her city — until her husband’s scandal became the breaking story on her own newscast.I was a reporter in that newsroom when it all unfolded. In this interview, Marisa reveals what really happened behind the scenes — a side few ever saw.It’s raw. It’s real. It’s courage.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!Language Disclaimer: In sharing her story, my guest uses some strong language to express what she’s been through. It’s powerful, emotional, and real.Christina Thompson has faced loss, layoffs, and two cancers — but she refuses to let any of it define her. Each hit only pushed her to rise higher.Her motto says it all:“It’s not the knockout. It’s the comeback.”An honest, raw conversation about resilience, courage, and what it means to keep leaping through life’s turbulence.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!She left the bright lights of TV with nothing lined up—only the pull of family and faith that it was time. My friend and fellow meteorologist, Crystal Egger, joins me to share how she trusted the unknown and ended up building a weather company that specializes in risk management.We laugh, we reflect, and we dive into what it really takes to leave television, start over, and create something new.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!In this deeply personal episode, I talk with my college best friend, Leah Attruia, who lost all her hair to alopecia during the pandemic. For someone who loved styling her hair, the sudden loss was devastating.It took years for Leah to process, grieve, and finally accept her new reality. Along the way, she asked the hard questions: Why me? Why now? What’s the purpose behind this? Recently, she discovered the answer—and it’s life-changing.Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, identity, and finding beauty in unexpected places.More on Leah's Silky Sleek headwraps:https://silky-sleek.com/Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!This week’s episode is a little different—it’s casual, cozy, and conversational. I’m inviting you into my podcast nook, recapping my trip to Hawaii, and sharing the surprising lessons that stuck with me.It’s the kind of episode that feels like we’re just catching up—nothing polished, nothing scripted, just a real conversation about life, time, and what we choose to make of both.Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!In this episode, I sit down with a photographer whose journey is one of survival, resilience, and reinvention. Growing up in a turbulent home, he moved to NYC to pursue modeling, which eventually led him to become a self-taught photographer.Through candid conversation, he shares how confronting past trauma, asking for help, and choosing healing transformed his life. This episode is for anyone who has faced adversity or struggles—his story will leave you feeling seen, empowered, and inspired to keep moving forward.For more on Sean:https://www.instagram.com/turiproductions/Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube 

Would love to hear your thoughts!My friend Lynn Mull left a long career in banking after life-altering turbulence—a cancer diagnosis in her family and the shocking loss of a beloved boss. Now a life coach, Lynn is weaving her finance background into her practice, helping people move forward with both purpose and a financial plan to succeed.For more on Lynn:https://www.instagram.com/_lynnmull/Support the showNew Episodes Take Off Wednesdays!Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | FacebookWatch the video version: YouTube