Pulizter Prize winning author, David Zucchino, discusses his book Wilmington's Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy. It's the true account of the overthrow of the elected government of a Black-majority Wilmington, NC after Reconstruction and the city's failed attempts to heal and reconcile.

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Wilmington's Lie - Discussion with Author David Zucchino

Masculinity is learned and reinforced behavior and traits.  What does it mean to be "man enough" in contemporary society?  How does popular culture reinforce what it means to be a man?  Is our idea of masculinity still relevant in a changing world? Actor Justin Baldoni decided that living up to our society's idea of masculinity prevented him from reaching his full potential as a human being.  He joined me on this episode of Life in HD to talk about his book, MAN ENOUGH: UNDEFINING MY MASCULINITY. He wrote this book for readers who may find themselves in some of his stories, for men who are hurting and need to be reassured that they are not alone, that there is help, connection, and joy.

Redefining Masculinity

This is an incredible story of one woman's quest to find the truth about the identity of her biological father.  It is journey that is full of hurt, regret, reconciliation, and forgiveness.

DNA Story #5 - Cayla

The 4th story in the DNA series deals with belonging.  A young woman overcomes the adoption barrier blocking her path to deeper understanding of her complete cultural background and discovers a cultural identity that makes her feel whole.  Enjoy Rachel's DNA story.

DNA Story #4 - Rachel

Charles had an interest in learning more about his Irish heritage.  What he discovered was a first cousin he didn't know he had and a family history that added new context for his existing relationship.

Chuck's Story

The DNA stories continue with Kalia's Journey.  What started out as a test to assist with research on Crohn's disease turned into a spiritual journey to connect with her ancestors and a trip across the Atlantic ocean to visit the birth land of her forefathers and mothers.

DNA Stories 2

DNA testing growing more and more popular as interest in genealogy increases.  Along the way, people are discovering things about themselves, their families, and heritage that challenge how they view themselves in the world.  This 4-part series features people sharing their discoveries in their own words.  The series starts with my own story.

The DNA Stories

The beginning of 2021 offers us an opportunity to reflect on the year that passed.  For many, 2020 was a year of loss.  Loss of jobs, loss of freedom to move about, and loss of friends and loved ones.  Dealing with loss provides a moment of reflection on the importance of life itself. Life in HD, the personal development show, kicks off 2021 with an episode that teaches us the importance of embracing life even when someone we love is passing.  Author and Rabbi Steve Leder share important lessons outlined in his book The Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift. In it he uses personal reflections and heart-warming stories to bring the reader into a conversation about what is important and urges us to live more meaningful, more beautiful lives that are less anxious and less frenetic. This book is a reminder of what truly matters especially in this uncertain time.

The Beauty of What Remains

We could all use a little wisdom in our lives right now.  But what does it mean to be wise and apply it to everyday life?  This episode of the personal development show explores using wisdom to help us transform how we approach a variety of life's problems.  We welcome back to the show personal development expert and best selling author Gary John Bishop to talk about his new book Wise As...

Applying Wisdom to Everyday Life

An alarming number of today's kids leave home without knowing certain basic life skills. From how to calculate a tip to the importance of writing a thank-you note, their are things that our kids will need to know in order to move through the world with a certain amount of confidence and grace.  Catherine Newman's humorous book How To Be a Person: 65 Hugely Useful, Super-Important Skills to Learn Before You're Grown Up helps guide us through a ton of useful life skills.  We speak with her about the book and get a better understanding of the challenges of helping our kids transition to personhood.

Raising a Person

Dr Michelle Braun, author of High-Octane Brain: 5 Science-Based Steps to Sharpen Your Memory & Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's, shares tips on improving your memory and cognitive ability.

Ways to Improve Your Memory

Four months into Covid-19 self-isolation and social distancing impacts, health and wellness coach Elizabeth Sherman shares tips on self-care and stress management as we cope with our post-pandemic lifestyles.

Covid Self-Care Check In

Language Advisory You are the only person standing in the way of what you want to achieve.  Personal development expert Gary John Bishop says that your success in anything can be measured by how successful you are when you are least motivated. In his audio book Ask Gary F'ing Anything, Gary says that you must develop a no-bullshit relationship between you and what you said you were going to do in order to eliminate constant patterns of self-sabotaging.  His "urban philosophy" approach represents a new wave of personal empowerment and life mastery that has helped thousand achieve results in the quality and performance of their lives.  I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Empower Yourself to Make the Change You Desire

In this episode of Life in HD, the personal development podcast, we explore how everyday activities like walking or working out can be a way for you to make more meaningful connections to self, others, and the world around us.  Author Casper Ter Kuile talks to us about his new book, The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities Into Soulful Practices.  He explains that these rituals can help us heal our increasing crisis of isolation and help us feel more connected.

The Power of Ritual

Despite what we read in greeting cards, dad's are far from perfect. Fathers should strive to be better parents and grow from our mistakes.  In this episode of the personal growth podcast, I reflect on my relationship with my daughters and my own father.  They provide insight to help me be a better dad and a better son.

Fathers Day Reflection

Life in HD is a personal development podcast. It features stories and interviews that will inspire you to make positive change in your life. Exploring ways to improve awareness, personal identity, and realize your potential.

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