Fight, flight, freeze or fawn? Psychologist Dr. Ingrid Clayton unpacks the overlooked trauma response that keeps us stuck in toxic patterns. Learn how to recognize it and how to break free. Then, author Michael O’Malley shares insider stories, local wisdom and a few spicy truths about living at elevation in his new book, "Attitude at Altitude: The People’s Guide to Park City and Summit County."

Connor Darnbrough, co-founder of the Smart Fit Method in Park City, breaks down the science of personalized, data-driven training. Then, Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15th — but nearly 70% of beneficiaries don’t understand the process. Health tech expert Stephanie Jones shares what you need to know.

At just 38, Park City native Meghan Kahn was diagnosed with ALS. A devoted mom, teacher and athlete, Meghan faces this challenge with extraordinary courage. She shares her story and how the community is rallying to support her and the fight against ALS on Oct. 11. Then, Park City schools have banned cell phone use during the school day for grades 6 - 12. Digital expert Devorah Heitner, author of "Growing up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World," discusses the topic.

Journalist Mary McKenna unpacks the rise of peanut allergies and the groundbreaking treatments that may change how we prevent and even cure them. She explores what science is uncovering — and what it could mean for children’s health and safety. Then, Allison Page, founder of Trailtalk, shares how walking and talking in nature helps us process emotions, reduce stress and reconnect with ourselves. With over 15 years of experience, she offers trail-tested insights for emotional tune-ups, mindfulness and lasting lifestyle change.

Our Resilient Youth series continues with Samantha Walsh, a social worker at Park City High School. She supports juniors and seniors through their most formative years and leads the "Hope Squad" — students helping students by building connection, raising awareness, and preventing suicide. Then, neuroscientist and best-selling author Daniel Levitin explores how music heals the mind and body in his book "I Heard There was a Secret Chord." From ancient traditions to modern neuroscience, he reveals why rhythm and melody remain among humanity’s oldest medicines.

Researcher and educator Erica Woolway tells us what’s happening to reading education in our country, when nearly half of Americans don’t read a single book in a year. Then, local filmmaker Jill Orschel and producer Kirsten Spalding discuss the creative process and evolving logistics of making an independent film.

Author Ted Page discusses his new book “Good Grandpa,” which describes how the role of grandparents has evolved in recent years and ways that their presence in children’s lives can be more helpful and satisfying than ever before. Then, organizational expert Vanessa Druskat dissects what makes for an “Emotionally Intelligent Team” at work and beyond, and how to help every member of a collaborative situation feel valued while creating a result that far outperforms expectations.

Carey Pickus, co-founder of Trailhead Parent Support, talks about her own family’s struggles and how that led Carey to create weekend retreats to help parents of teens and young adults find tools, support and hope. Then, Caroline Miller, Executive Director of Utah Avalanche Center, previews the 32nd annual Backcountry Benefit and the ongoing mission to keep outdoor enthusiasts safe in the backcountry.

Organizational transformation expert Bree Groff, author of a new book called “Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously),” tells how fun in the workplace is about more than morale – it’s the key to building a successful business. Then, journalist Heather Clark's discovery of her grandfather's WWII scrapbook led to a literary novel that asks difficult questions about love, guilt, and healing.

Journalist Mallory Tenore Tarpley provides a new framework for understanding eating disorder treatment and recovery, interweaving poignant personal stories, immersive reporting and cutting-edge science in her new book "Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery." Then, with some 60,000 medicinal plants available in the world, certified herbalist Rachelle Robinett explores modern herbalism as a complement to Western medicine in her book "Naturally: The Herbalist’s Guide to Health and Transformation."