Entertaining Insights with Dr. Nancy Berk

Micky Dolenz joins Nancy to discuss his musical and acting journey from Circus Boy to The Monkees and beyond, the Laurel Canyon music days, and his latest adventures and projects including 'The Monkees Live - The Mike & Micky Show,' his new album with Michael Nesmith (1:24).

Plus, Nancy reviews the benefits of adding simple routines to your daily life (28:30).

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Watch the offical trailer for The Monkees Live - The Mike & Micky Show.

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Learn about segment sponsor the Finding Brave podcast with host Kathy Caprino (1:04, 28:16).

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Lodge joins Nancy to discuss his new family-driven single "In These Crazy Times (Isolation Mix)," getting up to speed on GarageBand to record during a pandemic, finding the positive in negative times, and his Moody Blues' studio experience during 'Days of Future Passed'(1:33).

Plus, in our Entertaining Ideas segment, Nancy shares some alternative drive-in experiences that might be in your backyard (31:02).

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Learn about segment sponsor the Finding Brave podcast with host Kathy Caprino (1:10, 30:50).

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Actor David Hoffman joins Nancy to discuss his creative career, his role as Doug in the popular Liberty Mutual ad campaign LiMu Emu and Doug, and his new web series George Washington is Here to Help (1:32).

Plus, Nancy shares her magazine humor column highlighting the time she dragged her husband to a taping of Let's Make a Deal. (41:12).

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Binge watch Limu Emu and Doug.

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Learn about segment sponsor the Finding Brave podcast with host Kathy Caprino (1:09, 40:50).

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Platinum-selling recording artist Jamie O'Neal joins Nancy to discuss her country music journey, songwriting process, and mega-hits including "There Is No Arizona" and "Somebody's Hero", her upcoming album and powerful new single "Wreck Me" (1:18).

And in our Entertaining Ideas segment, Nancy fills you in on where to get your virtual summer country concert via the Grand Ole Opry's Saturday Night Opry Livestream (26:14).

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Watch the lyric video of "Wreck Me".

Listen to Jamie O'Neal's "The World Goes On".

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Learn about segment sponsor the Finding Brave podcast with host Kathy Caprino (0:58, 25:57).

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Guitarist and Savoy Brown founder Kim Simmonds joins Nancy to discuss his career journey and decades of self-discovery in the music business, his blues roots, and new album Ain't Done Yet (1:28).

And in our Entertaining Ideas segment, Nancy is joined by Chris Vance, CEO and founder of the piano instruction software and online service Playground Sessions. Find out how this online option, co-created by Quincy Jones, is bringing music instruction into homes with the help of accomplished teachers including Harry Connick, Jr. (35:14).

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Listen to the "All Gone Wrong" from Savoy Brown's 'Ain't Done Yet' Album.

Watch "You Raise Me Up" Global Virtual Piano Recital.

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Learn about segment sponsor the Finding Brave podcast with host Kathy Caprino (1:07, 34:54).

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Rock legend Justin Hayward joins Nancy to discuss his musical journey, the Moody Blues' and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame experience, his songwriting process, and creative challenges during stressful times. Plus, the story behind his new EP and songs "My Juliette" and "One Summer Day" (1:21).

Also in this episode, Nancy talks about using books to jump-start, develop, and strengthen our projects and shares two of her favorite books for sparking ideas and productivity (37:19).

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Listen to Justin Hayward's new singles "My Juliette" and "One Summer Day" via Apple Music or Amazon.

Book List

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

The Most Powerful You: 7 Bravery-Boosting Paths to Career Bliss by Kathy Caprino

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Comedian Jesus Trejo joins Nancy to discuss the family-driven inspiration behind his stand-up and new Showtime special Stay At Home Son, the similarities of parenting parents and kids, helping others age gracefully, and comedy learning opportunities during the pandemic (1:20).

Also in this episode, Nancy talks about the YouTube channel Our Family Plays Games and how Starla, Miklos, and Grant Fitch are making board games cool again (37:19).

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Watch a clip from Jesus Trejo's Showtime Special 'Stay At Home Son'.

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Country music artist Danny Griego joins Nancy to discuss his latest single, "Inevitable," his upcoming release "At The Crossroads," a duet with his music idol the late Waylon Jennings, and why staying in your lane isn't always the best creative decision. Plus, Danny talks about his work supporting military veterans (1:44), and his NHRA pro-stock motorcycle racing team.

Also in this episode, Nancy talks with novelist and psychologist Stephanie Newman about parenting and bullying, her new novel Barbarians at the PTA, and how she shifted gears to write a cool summer read (26:18).

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Watch the music video Twenty-Two with Danny Griego and KP Fitz.

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Author and broadcaster Lian Dolan joins Nancy to discuss her latest novel The Sweeney Sisters, the story behind the intriguing Connecticut-based characters, people's fascination with sisters, the complicated and humorous sides of sibling relationships, and her writing process (1:30).

Plus, Nancy talks with writer and editor Marcia Stewart about Nickie's Prize for Humor Writing—a new humor writing competition co-sponsored by the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop in honor of Stewart's sister Nickie (29:45).

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Frank Musker joins Nancy to discuss his journey from early boy band days to international hitmaker as a musician, composer and lyricist, and World Goes Round's recently discovered music recorded decades ago including lead single "Big House" (1:26) and its environmental and societal relevance today.

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Plus, Nancy offers up a suggestion for generating a little laughter during your next conversation (53:11).

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