Olena OM, author of the mindfulness book "Know Thyself. Mind.: Transforming challenges to opportunities" joins the Mayor on this special bonus episode of Knew Amsterdam Radio. Olena offers her fresh perspective on mindfulness, while sharing her own stories as well. Get the book here. https://a.co/d/592QtaF

On this episode of Knew Amsterdam Radio, we're being joined by Just Judy, author of the "frontier historical" book, "Holy Joe!: Prophet, Seer and Revelator" about founder of the Mormon church, Joseph Smith. Learn more about her, here: https://mormonprotagonist.com/

Dr. Maxine Mendez-Williams, author of the nonfiction book, "Battling Mental Illness Behind Bars" joins the show to discuss what are our prison systems are doing--or not doing--in regards to protecting the mental health of those incarcerated. Purchase your copy of the book, here: https://a.co/d/axpsJjh

Arias WebsterBerry is an entrepreneur's, entrepreneur. From his own success with starting multiple businesses, he is on a quest to empower other business owners of color to succeed. His story is a fascinating one on this edition of Knew Amsterdam Radio. Learn more at https://ariaswebsterberry.com/

Martin Terrell, a man who who grew up among racism in the midwest and was imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, collected his experiences in a book of poetry called "Unseen Scars." He stops by Knew Amsterdam what those Unseen Scars are and why he decided to put his experiences to paper. Check out there book here, https://a.co/d/g8jI3is

Alex Cordero is the of the book, "How To Be a Dude In The 21st Century" and he makes his way to the Mayor's Office to chat the ever-shifting role for men in modern society. His book is available here: https://a.co/d/h8hbV8O

Amy Twilegar, author of "Psychology Within the Context of Psychiatry: Closing the Translational Gap," joins the show to share her insight of adult diagnosed ADHD and how it can be challenging for some to get the treatment they need. Learn more about the book here: https://a.co/d/eGYQ4GF

On this bonus edition of Knew Amsterdam Radio, we're taking a look at gut health. We have author and physician Dr. Mohammed Farviar, author of the book "Is it IBS or Your Diet?" on hand to discuss the importance of gut health and how FODMAPs impacts your diet.

On this week's episode of Knew Amsterdam Radio, we're having a spirited discussion with Mark J. Bennett. Mark, who works alongside Dreamtroit is committed to learning about the ever-evolving housing situation in the Detroit area. He discusses housing, urban renewal and more. https://www.mjbpllc.com/

Just in time for the gift giving season, author Patricia Punch Barrett is in the Mayor's Office to discuss her Young Adult Sci-Fi series, "The Panterra Chronicles." The series tackles such issues as protecting the environment, self-identity, and animal cruelty among others. Barrett shares her experiences in how traveling abroad inspired her to write "The Panterra Chronicles."