Coping Conversations

My guest is an actress perhaps best known for playing Cissy on the TV sitcom "Family Affair". We discuss her career, coping with acting, the problems faced by child stars, and much more.

My returning guest is an actor, stuntman, director, and more. We discuss more details about his career, the dangers of stunt work, we answer questions from our listeners, and much more.

My guest is a medical oncologist and hematologist who is the author of the new book, "The Cancer Journey". We discuss how, in this book, he simplifies the science, controversies, and complexity of cancer for patients and their loved ones. We discuss the importance of second opinions, modern cancer treatments, and much more.

My returning guest, Susan Olsen, starred as Cindy Brady on the classic television show, "The Brady Bunch." We discuss her career, why she chose not to continue acting, her passion for teaching, and much more.

My guest, Dr. Joseph Nowinski, is a clinical psychologist and prolific author. We discuss his latest book, , "Sober Love: How to Quit Drinking as a Couple".

My returning guest is an actress who played "Cousin Geri" on "The Facts of Life", and is the author of a new book, "Geri's Jewels & Gems". We discuss her book, her memories, how she's coped with life's difficulties, and much more.

My guest, Diana McLain Smith, is the author of a new book, "Remaking the Space Between Us," and we discuss how, in our polarized country, it's better to work together and try to solve problems than to remain divided. We discuss objective resources for news and other things that can be done, and much more.

My guest in this archived episode, originally taped in 2010, is popular, best-selling author Nelson DeMille. We discuss his latest novel at that time, his career in general, how he approaches the craft of writing, and much more.

My returning guest, David Proval, is an actor who is known for his roles on the "Sopranos", "Mean Streets", "Nunzio" and more. We discuss different highlights in his career, his frustration with certain sides of the business, his relationship with Eddie Murphy, and much more.

My guest, Curtis Armstrong, has a long and storied career, playing important roles in "Risky Business", and "Revenge of the Nerds", among others. We discuss his career, his approach to a variety of roles, how he dealt with rejection and the ups and downs of show business, and much more.