Can men from multiple walks of life meet in a maximum security prison and actually learn to trust each other? Can they meet in a group and share vulnerabilities? Can battles be ended? Can turfs be crossed? Dr. James McLeary, one of the architects of 'The Work', discusses the powerful behind-the-scenes experiences that created this work in the most unlikeliest of places. Folsom Prison.

Stephen Hinshaw never imagined that a profound secret was kept under lock and key for 18 years within his family - that his father's mysterious absences, for months at a time, resulted from serious mental illness and involuntary hospitalizations. From the moment his father revealed the truth, during Hinshaw's first spring break from college, he knew his life would change forever.

Whether it is the loss of a parent to death or divorce; bullying; alcoholism or drug abuse in the home; mental illness in a parent or a sibling; neglect; emotional, physical or sexual abuse; having a parent in jail; or growing up alongside domestic violence, nearly 75 percent of us experience adversity by the age of 20. But these experiences are often kept secret, as are our courageous battles to overcome them.

Are you 1 out of 3 Women who have experienced childhood sexual trauma and yearn for a fulfilling life and relationship, will find hope and a clear road map to healing in this compassionate conversation. For thousands and thousands of years, people have used the power of stories to heal. In Blossom, Carolin Hauser marries the power of her personal story of healing from abuse with 15 years of experience in the field of alternative healing and psychotherapy.  You are not alone.  Carolin's story can help.

There is one simple, yet powerful, question you can ask yourself. If you listen carefully to all your answers - truly listen - you can change your thinking, your life, your future.

Dr. Eric L. Johnson, author, strategist, educator, and PARENT! 

A broad ranging conversation about the experience of parenting, particularly children of color, exploding social myths – and the importance of forgiving/healing self.

Dr. Webb, author of Invisible Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), explains the existence and effects of Childhood Emotional Neglect  and offers  solutions for the effects of CEN on people’s lives.  Learn how to talk about CEN.  Learn how to heal CEN in relationships with partners, parents, and children.

When we hear of gangs, we think of boys and men.  When we think of girls and gangs - we often think of them as girlfriends of gang members.  And while that may be a part of it, is that all of the story about girls and gangs? Dr. Dana Peterson shares her research and some startling truths about girls and gangs.

In 1976 Donna Walton's life took a tragic turn. Diagnosed with a dangerous form of bone cancer, Donna found herself facing the loss of her leg in order to save her life. Whether you are  facing disease, disability, job loss, or divorce, the message of this inspirational conversation is clear: if life steals your dreams away, be sure to steal them back, and the result may end up better than you ever imagined.

A discussion about a mother’s sudden loss of a child and the impact on the family includes the true story of author and psychotherapist Dr. Gail Gross.  Gross discusses the successful navigation of transitions—the endings and beginnings of life. Dr. Gail also offers strategies for dealing with profound grief, and living beyond a devastating loss.