Life in HD

Pulizter Prize winning author, David Zucchino, discusses his book Wilmington's Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy. It's the true account of the overthrow of the elected government of a Black-majority Wilmington, NC after Reconstruction and the city's failed attempts to heal and reconcile.

Masculinity is learned and reinforced behavior and traits.  What does it mean to be "man enough" in contemporary society?  How does popular culture reinforce what it means to be a man?  Is our idea of masculinity still relevant in a changing world?

Actor Justin Baldoni decided that living up to our society's idea of masculinity prevented him from reaching his full potential as a human being.  He joined me on this episode of Life in HD to talk about his book, MAN ENOUGH: UNDEFINING MY MASCULINITY.

He wrote this book for readers who may find themselves in some of his stories, for men who are hurting and need to be reassured that they are not alone, that there is help, connection, and joy.

This is an incredible story of one woman's quest to find the truth about the identity of her biological father.  It is journey that is full of hurt, regret, reconciliation, and forgiveness.

The 4th story in the DNA series deals with belonging.  A young woman overcomes the adoption barrier blocking her path to deeper understanding of her complete cultural background and discovers a cultural identity that makes her feel whole.  Enjoy Rachel's DNA story.

Charles had an interest in learning more about his Irish heritage.  What he discovered was a first cousin he didn't know he had and a family history that added new context for his existing relationship.

The DNA stories continue with Kalia's Journey.  What started out as a test to assist with research on Crohn's disease turned into a spiritual journey to connect with her ancestors and a trip across the Atlantic ocean to visit the birth land of her forefathers and mothers.

DNA testing growing more and more popular as interest in genealogy increases.  Along the way, people are discovering things about themselves, their families, and heritage that challenge how they view themselves in the world.  This 4-part series features people sharing their discoveries in their own words.  The series starts with my own story.

The beginning of 2021 offers us an opportunity to reflect on the year that passed.  For many, 2020 was a year of loss.  Loss of jobs, loss of freedom to move about, and loss of friends and loved ones.  Dealing with loss provides a moment of reflection on the importance of life itself.

Life in HD, the personal development show, kicks off 2021 with an episode that teaches us the importance of embracing life even when someone we love is passing.  Author and Rabbi Steve Leder share important lessons outlined in his book The Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift. In it he uses personal reflections and heart-warming stories to bring the reader into a conversation about what is important and urges us to live more meaningful, more beautiful lives that are less anxious and less frenetic. This book is a reminder of what truly matters especially in this uncertain time.

We could all use a little wisdom in our lives right now.  But what does it mean to be wise and apply it to everyday life?  This episode of the personal development show explores using wisdom to help us transform how we approach a variety of life's problems.  We welcome back to the show personal development expert and best selling author Gary John Bishop to talk about his new book Wise As...

An alarming number of today's kids leave home without knowing certain basic life skills. From how to calculate a tip to the importance of writing a thank-you note, their are things that our kids will need to know in order to move through the world with a certain amount of confidence and grace.  Catherine Newman's humorous book How To Be a Person: 65 Hugely Useful, Super-Important Skills to Learn Before You're Grown Up helps guide us through a ton of useful life skills.  We speak with her about the book and get a better understanding of the challenges of helping our kids transition to personhood.