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Dying To AskFrom Burnout to World Champion: Alysa Liu’s Unlikely ComebackWhoever said quitters never win never met Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu.
Liu quit figure skating after the 2022 Winter Olympics. At age 16, she was burned out and wanted to be a normal teenager.
"I was done a year before I quit. I knew I wanted to be done way before I actually announced my retirement," Liu said.
For two years, Liu embraced life as a teenager, making up for lost time she'd spent on the ice. She got a driver's license, drove her four siblings to school, stayed up late and hung out with...
2025-12-1122 minDying To AskBryce Bennett Finds Olympic Edge In ParenthoodBryce Bennett has a new title, and it's his favorite one yet: dad.
The two-time Olympic skier is going for his third Olympic Team. Bryce is 33 and has spent nearly half his life on the U.S. Ski Team.
Bryce and his wife, Kelley, welcomed their first child, a daughter, this spring.
"You have this thing that is totally dependent on you," Bennett said. "You're in total love with it. And you will do anything to give it as many opportunities as you can."
One of those opportunities will be a fr...
2025-12-0818 minDying To AskStressed Or Thirsty? Fight Anxiety With Your Water BottleStressed out? Try drinking a glass of water.
Dehydration can mimic the symptoms of anxiety.
Being properly hydrated is good for your energy, fitness and skin. It's just as important for your stress levels.
A recent article in Women's Health broke down a study on the effects of being under-hydrated on anxiety and future health.
Abigail Cuffey is the executive editor of Women's Health.
"The researchers ultimately found that those who were drinking lower levels of fluids, lower levels of water — they had a bigger reaction to stress, and they...
2025-10-2421 minDying To AskWhy Audiobooks Are Awesome For Your Mental HealthAudiobooks are booming in popularity and they are a fun way to boost mental health.
A calm voice can actually lower your stress hormones just like meditation does.
Publishers Weekly reports the audiobook industry grew 13% in revenue last year, marking more than a decade of double-digit growth. Americans are listening more than ever while while commuting, working out, or just winding down at night.
Lonely?
An audiobook can be surprisingly comforting. There's something about having a voice in your ear, telling you a story, that is intimate. That sense of connection i...
2025-10-1616 minDying To Ask3 Stress Resets That Work Almost InstantlyStressed out? A recent Gallup poll shows one in two Americans is stressed out every day.
The poll found it's affecting how much and how well we sleep. And women are slightly more stressed than men.
Dealing with that level of negative emotion is exhausting. But it doesn't have to be.
You can lessen stress in just minutes with a few resets to your routine and lifestyle.
On this Dying to Ask:
3 simple stress resets for when life gets overwhelming
The science behind why they work
And a blueprint on how to fi...
2025-10-1013 minDying To AskFrom 'Paralyzed To Powerful' With Robert PaylorWhat would you do if your whole life changed in one moment? Robert Paylor can actually answer that question because it happened to him.
He's defying odds and inspiring people across the country.
His new book is called Paralyzed to Powerful. It's equal parts memoir and motivation and tells the story of what happened after he suffered a catastrophic injury in a televised college rugby match in 2017.
Robert Paylor was a rugby star at Jesuit High School who went on to play for Cal Berkeley. His injury happened during an illegal play during the 2...
2025-10-0343 minDying To AskChange Your Day By Saying 'Tell Me Something Good'Want an instant pick me up? The simple phrase "tell me something good" can dramatically change your day.
What happens when someone tells you something great doing on in their life?
Unless you're the jealous type, it probably makes you feel good too. You get a little hit of dopamine just by hearing another person's excitement.
But why is that?
The answer is something scientists call emotional contagion. It's the idea that moods spread, for better or worse. Contagions typically aren't good. But, in this case, catching someone else's joy can...
2025-09-2614 minDying To AskAvoid the September Scaries with Teo and FitzIf you’ve ever felt a little anxious as summer winds down and routines ramp up, you’re not alone. You might have a case of the September Scaries.
My morning show partner, Teo Torres, is my co-host on this episode, where we talk about this end-of-summer phenomenon.
Think of it as the seasonal cousin of the Sunday Scaries.
The September Scaries are not an official diagnosis. But psychologists say they're the real deal, and re-framing your view of September can help.
On this Dying to Ask:
Teo and I will break down...
2025-09-1219 minDying To Ask5 Steps To Trying The Japanese Walking TrendHave you been walking wrong all your life? According to TikTok, the answer is probably.
If you’ve scrolled through TikTok or Instagram lately, chances are you’ve seen videos about the Japanese walking trend. Some posts call it a weight-loss miracle. Others say it’s the secret to why people in Japan live longer, healthier lives.
What's real and what's really just hype?
The Japanese walking trend is a combo of basic habits a lot of Japanese people share. It involves mindfulness, breathing patters and purposeful movement. People in Japan have been living...
2025-09-0513 minDying To AskLiving Your Best (And Fittest) Life With Denise AustinDenise Austin is one of the original fitness influencers. And she's as passionate about getting America moving as she was in the early 1980s.
Denise got her TV start as the first fitness correspondent on the Today Show. She was a natural and quickly became a household name.
That led to a daily 30 minute exercise show that aired for more than 20 years. She went on to sell more than 25 million exercise VHS tapes and DVDs. She authored 12 best selling books.
More than 40 years later, Denise is still sharing workouts on social media and Yo...
2025-07-1837 minDying To AskEat This, Not That to improve your mood with Dr Candice SetiYou are what you eat. And if you're stressed or depressed, you might be able to blame your lunch.
Dr. Candice Seti is the author of Shatter the Yoyo. She's a food psychologist. She studies the brain-body food link.
"It's the idea of nutritional psychiatry and the idea of connecting how food makes us feel. And there are certain foods that make us feel better than others," says Dr. Seti.
Omega 3 rich foods like salmon are great for brain health. Fruits, veggies and seeds? All good.
But other foods can be a...
2025-07-1041 minDying To AskMastering Movement Bites With Jessica SchatzNeed a pick-me-up? Skip the coffee and try a movement bite.
Jessica Schatz is a celebrity trainer and biomechanics and ProACTIVE Aging expert. She's trained professional athletes, Broadway stars and Hollywood actors for decades.
Those athletes and performers need to maintain energy to perform.
Jessica says the key to maintaining energy and aging well isn't destroying yourself in a two-hour gym workout. It's a lot easier than that. It's incorporating five-minute exercise breaks frequently into your day.
Even 30 seconds of jumping jacks, pushups or squats can go a long way.
2025-06-2727 minDying To AskWhy You Need A Summer Bucket ListA summer bucket list is like a personal manifesto of fun in the sun.
It's a list of ideas, big and small, of things you'd like to do or accomplish over the summer.
The goal is to collect your thoughts in one place so you can seize the day when you find free time.
Writing down your list improves the likelihood you'll actually follow through on those activities and not just scroll Instagram!
And it's a great way to spend time with your family and friends while ditching your screens.
2025-06-1918 minDying To Ask2025 Best New Kids Books for SummerStop the summer brain drain by getting your kids hooked on reading this summer.
This is part two of the 10th annual KCRA summer beach reads series. Last week, we took a look at the best summer beach reads for adults with Tina Ferguson, owner of "Face in a Book" bookstore.
This week, we're focusing on books for kids of all ages. Tina says the key to getting a kid to put a screen down is to offer a book that's more compelling than any video. And there are lots to choose from.
...
2025-06-1313 minDying To AskOur 2025 Summer Beach Reads EpisodeIt's time for our annual "Summer Beach Reads" episode on Dying to Ask. The 2025 summer titles will not disappoint.
Tina Ferguson, owner of Face in a Book bookstore, is back as our guide to all things literary.
Tina and I have been doing a beach reads segment or podcast episode for 10 years now. And her pics this summer are a delightful blend of non-fiction and fiction.
But our episode starts with a reality check on what the publishing industry looks like these days. Are people reading as much as they were during COVID-19...
2025-06-0525 minDying To AskBoost Your Mood By Going OutsideFeeling blah? Head outside. Mother Nature may be the ultimate mood booster.
Science has long backed the health benefits of the great outdoors.
In this re-release, we're looking at how spending time outdoors impacts your physical and emotional health. Going outside can fight depression and lower blood pressure.
Feel cranky after a long day indoors at school or work? A 10 minutes walk outside soaking in some sun can radically change how you feel and ultimately perform.
Can't think?
Go outside.
Feeling down?
Go outside.
2025-05-2209 minDying To AskFidgeting To Fitness With The NEAT MethodCan you fidget your way to fitness? You can if you're a NEAT person.
We're not talking about the organized type of neat.
NEAT stands for non-exercise activity thermogenesis.
It's the energy you burn when you're moving about the day and *not when you're in a purposeful workout at the gym.
It's things like walking to your car, folding the laundry, pacing on a phone call, taking the garbage cans out, and yes even fidgeting.
Those are the calories a lot of us aren't burning enough and they are c...
2025-05-1612 minDying To AskWhy Being Lazy Is A Good ThingMove over, hustle culture. An Ivy League school says we're not lazy enough.
Yale University researchers studied stressed-out students. They discovered that a scheduled day of doing nothing had powerful health benefits. Read more about the study here.
Students reported improvements in mood, sleep, and anxiety almost immediately.
Love being productive? That's great.
But scheduling some downtime might make you happier, healthier and ultimately more motivated to get things done.
On this Dying to Ask:
Why laziness (in scheduled doses) could be a superpower
And a 4-step plan to doing...
2025-05-0911 minDying To AskStop Workplace Drama With These Powerful PhrasesSay this, not that. Knowing what to say in the heat of the moment is key to defusing workplace drama.
Karin Hurt and David Dye should know. They wrote the book on it.
Karin and David are leadership experts and the founders of Let's Grow Leaders. They surveyed 5,000 people in 45 countries to gauge the most common forms of workplace conflict.
The results aren't good. Workplace conflict is more complicated than ever before, thanks to an uncertain economy, remote work and a changing workforce.
"And so that is all of that really comb...
2025-05-0239 minDying To AskStop Workplace Drama With These Powerful PhrasesSay this, not that. Knowing what to say in the heat of the moment is key to defusing workplace drama.
Karin Hurt and David Dye should know. They wrote the book on it.
Karin and David are leadership experts and the founders of Let's Grow Leaders. They surveyed 5,000 people in 45 countries to gauge the most common forms of workplace conflict.
The results aren't good. Workplace conflict is more complicated than ever before, thanks to an uncertain economy, remote work and a changing workforce.
"And so that is all of that really comb...
2025-05-0139 minDying To Ask3 Ways To Make A Habit StickHave you ever kept up a streak? A mini streak is a great way to start a new habit.
A mini streak is a short period of time of intense focus on a behavior you hope to make a long-term habit. It's a bite sized commitment that can be easily attainable and perhaps inspire bigger, more meaningful change at a later date.
In this re-release of a "5 with Fitz," episode, we're looking at three ways to try out a habit mini streak.
2025-04-2404 minDying To AskStop Procrastination With The Pomodoro TechniqueGrab a timer and get ready to say goodbye to procrastination.
The Pomodoro Method is a data-backed way of getting stuff done.
The time management technique is named after Francesco Cirillo. He was an Italian student in the 1980s who struggled with procrastination.
Francisco had a tomato-shaped kitchen timer on his desk. Pomodoro is the Italian word for tomato.
He set it for 25 minutes and committed to focusing on his work until the timer went off. Then he took a five-minute break.
Timing work and break intervals had a...
2025-04-1812 minDying To AskTracking Time With Laura VanderkamAll I need is three more hours in the day and life would be great. I've told myself that a million times.
But Laura Vanderkam says it's not the number of hours in a day that's the problem. It's how you use them.
This episode is a re-release of one of my favorite author experts to follow on social media. Vanderkam is a time and productivity expert.
Vanderkam is the New York Times best-selling author of eight books on time management and host of the daily productivity podcast Before Breakfast.
Her books i...
2025-04-1032 minDying To AskWorking Out With Jonny Moseley And ChatGPTOlympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley's workout secret? ChatGPT.
"You can be like hey, give me a give me a six week routine for getting ready for skiing that Olympic champion Hannah Kearney would do. And it just like spits out stuff that they used to have whole departments for at the U.S. Ski Team," says Moseley.
Moseley is a two-time Olympic freestyle skier who won gold in moguls at the 1998 Nagano Games.
He transitioned easily into a TV career. Decades later, he's still active in his sport and mentors the current team of...
2025-03-2821 minDying To AskTaking The Woo Out Of Wellness With Maryam SharifzadehFrom burned out to fired up. Maryam Sharifzadeh takes the woo out of corporate wellness.
Maryam is a corporate wellness consultant.
Companies hire her to create and implement wellness strategies to improve employee mental and physical health. Healthy employees tend to be happier employees. Happier employees tend to clock in and be productive.
"There's a lot of good research coming out that when we feel good we do better. Our work is better. We're more productive. The research is out there," says Maryam.
Maryam founded a company called Office Yoga 10 years ago...
2025-03-2441 minDying To AskWhy you can't sleepSpringing forward got you down, or up? Check out this re-release of our episode with U.S. News & World Report sleep expert Julia Forbes.
Can't sleep? You're not alone but getting some good ZZZ's could be one hack away.
The U.S. News & World Report annual survey on sleep is out. Survey says: 75% of us are too stressed out to get a good night's sleep.
Julia Forbes is the magazine's sleep editor. She says there's a lot keeping us up.
"Life stressors. You have work. You have kids. There are big world...
2025-03-1332 minDying To Ask5 Reasons Why You Need A Digital SunsetGo to bed. Saying night-night to your devices at the same time every night could do wonders for your sleep and overall happiness.
It's called a digital sunset and the new trend is easy to try.
Start by setting an alert on your phone or iPad to remind you to wind down. That's your cue to put the phone or any other device away for the night.
The goal is to set it at the same time every night at least 30 minutes before you want to be in bed.
Next, start...
2025-03-0620 minDying To AskHow to achieve financial wellness with Jean ChatzkyHow much attention do you give to your financial wellness. The answer is likely "not enough."
Jean Chatzky wants to change that.
Jean is the CEO and creator of Her Money, a personal finance brand that teaches money through media. It's a website, newsletter, podcast and more designed primarily for women, by women.
You likely know Jean from her more than 20 years as the financial editor of the "Today" show. She went out on her own a few years ago to help women embrace taking control of their finances.
Jean has a...
2025-02-2708 minDying To AskHow To Make New Friends When You're An AdultIs it just me or is making new friends as an adult harder than when you were a kid?
There are entire Reddit boards dedicated to helping people in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond make new friendships.
The reality is we form new connections differently as we age. Some of it is location based. College students have built in opportunities to meet new people through classes and shared living arrangements.
But, things change when you graduate and move into the real world. Get married or become a parent and they change again. You f...
2025-02-2037 minDying To AskLoving Your Day Job With Olympic Gold Medalist David WiseIt's easy to leave a job when you're miserable. It's way harder when you're happy. And David Wise loves his day job.
And that's why the 34-year-old freeskier has decided to push to make his fourth Olympic Team despite being one of the older competitors in freeskiing.
"I still love going out there and grinding and doing this day in and day out, and so I don't want to stop before I feel like I'm done," David said.
David is a three-time Olympian who has won two gold medals and a silver in ski...
2025-02-1412 minDying To AskBoost Your Mental Battery With Calm CEO David KoWhere's your battery level? It might be the best question you can ask to gauge your mental health.
That's the advice from David Ko.
His new book, Recharge, challenges readers to give their mental health the same attention they give their cellphone battery.
"Everyone looks at their phone battery. Some people want to keep it charged all the time at like 90%. Some people will take it all the way down or put it in the yellow. And so we wanted to give you some tips and techniques in terms of making some of t...
2025-02-0727 minDying To AskGo Farther, Faster With Change Expert Michael LopezWillpower is great until it isn't. You need to plan to make habit changes and goals stick.
And Michael J. Lopez is the man with the plan.
He's a transformational expert who helps companies and individuals develop strategies to follow through on goals. Lopez has worked with everyone from DoorDash to Chlorox to Meta.
The former football player-turned-coach says everyone needs a set of systems to pull off productivity and self-growth.
"The first thing I tell people is the same brain that got you into the habits that maybe you want to...
2025-01-3032 minDying To AskDrive In Silence To Improve Your Mental HealthDo you hear that? If your answer is "no, I hear nothing," your mental health may be better than most.
There are a lot of brain benefits to the sound of silence. Science backs improvements to health and creativity.
The easiest way to find some peace and quiet? Drive in silence. That's just one of the hacks we're exploring in this week's episode.
Have high blood pressure? Take a minute and sit in silence. Can't figure out a solution to a problem? Give yourself the gift of being still and quiet and see...
2025-01-1715 minDying To AskDon't Be A Quitter On Quitter's Day!Two words. Don't quit. Easier said than done, especially on Quitter's Day.
The second Friday of January is known as
2025-01-1011 minDying To AskStart a Habit Mini-Streak in 5 With FitzHave you ever kept up a streak? A mini streak is a great way to start a new habit.
A mini streak is a short period of time of intense focus on a behavior you hope to make a long-term habit. It's a bite-sized commitment that can be easily attainable and perhaps inspire bigger, more meaningful change at a later date.
In this 5 with Fitz, learn three ways to try out a habit mini streak.
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2024-12-2605 minDying To AskHow Jill Martin Made It Through Breast Cancer And A Divorce In The Same YearJill Martin is coming off one of those "what's next" kind of years. And, she says she's kinder and more grateful because of it.
"I mean this year. First it's breast cancer, and you know, through the kitchen sink then a divorce. A new company. But it's it's turning around," says Jill.
For 18 years, lifestyle host Jill Martin has dazzled Today Show fans with her style and energy. Her trademark 'Steals and Deals' segments carved a niche in morning television that's been replicated all over.
But Jill's uncanny ability to tap into trendy pr...
2024-12-2028 minDying To AskWhy You Should Text And Don't Call With Etiquette Expert Diane GottsmanIs a phone call an act of aggression? The answer is it depends.
The latest digital trend recommends texting before calling someone and it's a dividing people based on their communication preferences.
Diane Gottsman is the founder of the Protocol School of Texas. She coaches professionals across the county on modern etiquette which often comes down to communication styles.
"My best advice is to read the room," Diane says.
Not sure how your boss wants to communicate with you? Ask.
But what about the rest of us? Is it rea...
2024-12-1329 minDying To AskHow Julia Forbes Gets Nine Hours Of Sleep A NightCan't sleep? You're not alone but getting some good ZZZ's could be one hack away.
The U.S. News & World Report annual survey on sleep is out. Survey says: 75% of us are too stressed out to get a good night's sleep.
Julia Forbes is the magazine's sleep editor. She says there's a lot keeping us up.
"Life stressors. You have work. You have kids. There are big world events that are top of mind that we also cover in our sleep survey," says Julia.
Julia's journey to becoming an expert on all...
2024-12-0532 minDying To AskRoad Test Your 2025 Goals Now In 5 With FitzPlanning on making a goal for 2025? Don't set it until you road test it.
The start of a new calendar year seems like a great time to start a new challenge or resolution. But is it?
In this Five with Fitz, we're making the case for road testing a personal challenge in December. Listen to this short episode for hacks on how to make sure that resolution is worth setting.
2024-12-0504 minDying To AskWhy You Should Make AI Your Bestie With David PogueA recent poll finds Americans are getting more comfortable with AI. But, they're still worried about it.
The survey was done by Bentley University and Gallup. You can check it out here. 56% of people polled say AI's influence is equally good and bad in society. Two out of three of us say we're learning more about it. But only one in 10 describes themselves as knowing a lot about artificial intelligence.
David Pogue has forgotten more about AI than most of us will ever know. He's one of the top science and tech reporters in the coun...
2024-11-2714 minDying To AskSave Time And Increase Productivity With Laura VanderkamThink you're busy? Try telling that to time and productivity expert Laura Vanderkam.
Vanderkam is the New York Times best-selling author of eight books on time management and host of the daily productivity podcast Before Breakfast.
Her books include "What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast" and "168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think."
"We all have 24 hours in a day," she said. "And many of the things we think are happening in our lives are based mostly on impressions."
Vanderkam says the easiest way to unlock free time...
2024-11-2732 minDying To AskSimone Biles, Mental Health And Life As An Olympic Doc With Dr. Marcy FaustinBeing bored at the Olympics is a good thing if you're Dr. Marcy Faustin.
Faustin is a co-head team physician for USA women's gymnastics. Paris will be her second Olympics.
The delayed Tokyo Games were her first Olympic experience. She thought protecting her athletes from COVID-19 and injury would be her main challenge.
Instead, she found herself thrust into one of the most seismic moments in sports when superstar Simone Biles had to withdraw from competition to take care of her mental health.
"What Simone was able to do is show tha...
2024-07-1220 minDying To Ask3-Time Olympian Alex Obert Aims For Gold In Olympic Water PoloExperience matters. And, it may be the U.S. men's water polo team's greatest asset heading into Paris.
Ten of the 13 guys on the roster competed on the Tokyo Olympic team, including three-time Olympian Alex Obert.
"There is a huge difference between your first Olympics and your second Olympics, the kind of nerves just knowing what you're going to go through every single day," Obert said.
Obert grew up in Loomis, California. He played for the University of the Pacific, the U.S. National Team, played overseas, and competed in two Olympics.
2024-07-0426 minDying To AskRace Walker Robyn Stevens Is Back On Track For Paris OlympicsRobyn Stevens walks faster than most people run and is on track to make her second Olympic Team.
Stevens is the fastest female race walker in the country.
Growing up in Vacaville, she said a high school track coach suggested she try race walking. Stevens did and instantly fell in love with the sport.
"It's super technical it's what drew me to it," Stevens said.
Women compete in the 20-kilometer distance in the Olympics. The sport relies on precision and power.
"With race walking, you have to land with one fo...
2024-06-2727 minDying To AskLiz Plosser Takes Olympians From Grit To GlamFrom grit to glam. Women's Health is celebrating female athletes with its first-ever Olympics issue.
Liz Plosser is the editor-in-chief of Women's Health magazine.
The July-August issue is a global celebration of women's sports and athletes and spans 10 editions of the magazine worldwide.
"We really wanted to focus on women who would share their stories vulnerably, and let us into who they are as human beings, as advocates in their community, as moms as role models. In addition, they're sharing how they train and compete and perform at the top of their game," L...
2024-06-1823 minDying To AskHiding From The Sun While Searching For Gold With Keana HunterKeana Hunter spends most of her day upside down, trying to avoid getting kicked in the head while hiding from the sun. And she wouldn't have it any other way.
The 20-year-old first-time Olympian will represent Team USA at the Paris Olympics this summer.
Team USA hasn't qualified in the Olympic artistic team event since 2008. It last medaled in the sport formerly known as synchronized swimming with a bronze at the 2004 Athens Games.
Head coach Andrea Fuentes is getting a lot of credit for turning the team around. Fuentes is the most decorated arti...
2024-06-1415 minDying To AskFinding Balance With Diver Katrina YoungKatrina Young has unfinished business and she wants to get it done in Paris.
The two-time Olympic diver will compete in the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials in Knoxville, Tennessee, from June 17-23. She'll compete in both solo and synchronized events.
Katrina grew up in the Pacific Northwest, graduated from the University of Florida with a music degree in 2015 and competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Games. She didn't medal in either.
Her third Olympic push has focused heavily on mindset.
"You do have to go through this series of...
2024-06-1315 minDying To AskLeading With Gratitude Is A Golden Strategy For Maggie SteffensThey say good things come in threes. Maggie Steffens hopes they come in fours.
Steffens is the team captain for the U.S. Olympic Women's Water Polo Team.
The team has won three straight Olympic gold medals. Winning a fourth would make history as no team, men's or women's, has won four straight gold medals.
We caught up with Steffens and her team at a sold-out exhibition game at Long Beach City College. The crowd was packed with female teenage club players.
"I was once that little girl on a pool de...
2024-05-3118 minDying To Ask45-Year-Old Bill May Makes History In Artistic Swimming35 years is a long time to wait for a dream. But Bill May says it's worth it.
Bill was 10 years old when he started artistic swimming. He fell in love with the sport and dreamed of going to the Olympics.
"Every time someone would tell me no, I'd say watch me. You're going to see me at the Olympic Games. You're going to tell me no and I'm going to say yes. They're going to say that person followed his dreams and there he is at the Olympic Games," says Bill.
The problem? A...
2024-05-2416 minDying To AskBeach Volleyball Duo Theo Brunner, Trevor Crabb on How To Get Along With AnyoneA trip to Paris would be the ultimate revenge after getting dumped for Theo Brunner and Trevor Crabb.
Both are veteran beach volleyball players and both got dumped last year by their prior partners.
The timing couldn't have been worse.
Crabb says it often takes three to four years of playing with a partner to create the kind of chemistry it takes to qualify for the Olympics.
"We're one of the older teams on tour. I'm 34 he's 38 . We've been through the partner changes and stuff before," says Crabb.
That e...
2024-05-1621 minDying To AskZen And The Art Of Rowing With Michelle SechserThe girls in the boat are heading to Paris and Folsom's Michelle Sechser has Lake Natoma to thank.
Sechser is a two-time Olympic rower in lightweight double sculls. She fell in love with the sport at age 14 after following her older sister to Capital Crew.
That rowing club is based at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center on Lake Natoma and has produced multiple Olympic champions.
"When I started at Capital Crew, never in a million years that I think I will be a two-time Olympian," Sechser said.
She started seriously pursuing the Na...
2024-05-1029 minDying To AskShooter Sagen Maddalena Takes Aim At GoldSagen Maddalena has a literal shot at gold this summer at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
Maddalena is a two-time Olympic shooter and will compete in two air rifle events at the summer games.
She grew up in Groveland, California. She was homeschooled in the small mountain town and was introduced to her sport through a 4-H gun safety class.
She got hooked and went on to become an eight-time All-American collegiate shooter at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks.
That led to a career as a sharpshooter in the U.S. Army and thes...
2024-05-0227 minDying To Ask'All in Stride' With Olympic Author Johanna GartonThe American dream and the Olympic dream collide in Johanna Garton's new book, "All in Stride."
All in Stride: A Journey in Running, Courage and the Search for the American Dream is about Olympian Shadrack Kipchirchir and his wife, Sgt. Elvin Kibet, two American professional runners.
Both competed in February's U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Shadrack competed for Team USA in the 10,000m at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics.
Johanna Garton is a longtime Colorado-based endurance sports writer who met the married couple in Denver.
All in Stride tells the story...
2024-04-1117 minDying To AskKali Wilding Finds Olympic Inspiration At HomeKali Wilding and Shelley Oates-Wilding are on the ultimate Olympic mother-daughter road trip that hopefully ends in Paris.
Kali is one of Team USA's top sprint kayakers. Shelley is a two-time Olympian for Team Australia and the current U.S. National Coach in canoe-kayak.
Kali grew up in Hawaii surrounded by water and her mother's Olympic legacy. But Shelley says she was careful to not push her sport on her kids. Kali started out as a gymnast but couldn't resist the water.
She recently won the K-2 sprint kayak event at the U.S...
2024-04-0522 minDying To AskFIVE WITH FITZ: Riley LoosGet to know Olympic hopeful gymnast Riley Loos as he tumbles with Fitz through a round of FIVE WITH FITZ.
Five rapid fire questions with a bonus question.
2024-03-2906 minDying To AskGymnast Riley Loos Tumbles Toward Paris With Stanford AccountabilityStanford alum Riley Loos hopes to put some Cardinal red into the red, white and blue for Team USA at the Paris Olympics this summer.
Loos graduated from Stanford in 2023 and has stayed on in Palo Alto to train with his former college team and Stanford head men's gymnastics coach Thom Glielmi.
Nearly half the U.S. Men's National Gymnastics Team has a Stanford connection. The school is known as an unofficial feeder to the National Team. The school has won the last four NCAA Championships. And Coach Glielmi served as the 2020/1 U.S. Men's Gymna...
2024-03-2825 minDying To AskMEET THE TEAM: Jason NewtonJason Newton may be a newbie to Olympic coverage. But his hometown already knows how to support someone at the Olympics.
Jason is an evening news anchor at WBAL-TV in Baltimore, hometown of Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps.
Jason is also a native of Baltimore. And while his wingspan isn't as broad as Phelps, his knowledge of all things Olympic will be by this summer's games.
This is the third in our MEET THE TEAM episodes as we get to know members of the Hearst Olympics Team ahead of this summer's coverage at th...
2024-03-2228 minDying To AskMEET THE TEAM: Fletcher MackelImagine having a stunt double at work. Fletcher Mackel basically does in his role as a sports anchor at WDSU-TV.
That's because the guy often sitting next to him on the anchoring desk doing the news is his identical twin brother Travers.
The Brothers Mackel have share a lot of experiences together. They grew up playing baseball in New Orleans. Both attended college and played baseball at Loyola University. And they both signed on at WDSU more than 20 years ago where Fletcher jokes "we're now a package deal and you're stuck with both of us."
2024-03-2126 minDying To AskShould Team USA Ditch the Olympic Trials Process?Team USA will rely on an Olympic Trials process to pick most of its 2024 Summer Olympic Team. But for how much longer?
Some worry it's not sustainable to stage "mini-Olympics" in host cities to select athletes due to rising costs and expectations.
Freelance writer Erin Strout raises the issue in her most recent article for Outside Online where she investigated whether the popular US Olympic Marathon Trials needs a reboot.
You can read the article here.
Americans love Olympic Trials. They're exciting and showcase the depth of underdog talent like marathon recor...
2024-03-0726 minDying To AskFIVE WITH FITZ: Fiona O'KeeffeCheck out FIVE WITH FITZ with Olympic marathoner Fiona O'Keeffe.
Five rapid fire questions with Team USA's speediest female marathoner.
2024-03-0103 minDying To AskMEET THE TEAM: Mike "Domi" DomalaogIf the Olympics gave out a medal for fan geekdom, Mike "Domi" Domalaog would get gold every time.
Domi, as he's known around KCRA 3 and the Hearst Olympic Team, is an encyclopedia of all things Citius, Altius, Fortius, Communiter. (That's the Olympic motto: Faster, Higher, Stronger-Together if you were not blessed with FOUR YEARS of high school Latin as I was.)
In our first MEET THE TEAM episode, I'll explain how the Hearst Olympic Team works and the long history Domi and I have of traipsing the world chasing athletes, telling stories, and testing the...
2024-03-0119 minDying To AskMarathon Phenom Fiona O'KeeffeIt will be tough for Fiona O'Keeffe to top her first marathon. But, she'll try to do it at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
Fiona broke running records virtually every step of the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials in February in Orlando.
She's the first woman to win the Trials in a marathon debut. And, she broke the previous Trials record by three minutes!
Fiona grew up in the Sacramento area. Her dream of being an Olympic runner started in middle school where she dominated in the mile and 800. She graduated from Davis High School and w...
2024-02-2925 minDying To AskRoad to Paris Olympic TrailerSeason 11 of the Dying to Ask podcast is here and it's giving us Emily in Paris vibes.
We're heading to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics!
In our Season 11 trailer, Deirdre Fitzpatrick has a look at what to expect over the next few months as we highlight athletes, coaches and all those behind the scenes who support Team USA.
2024-02-2900 minDying To AskSecond Acts and Taylor Swift With NFL legend Steve YoungFrom touchdowns to acquisitions — NFL legend Steve Young's second act may be more exhausting than his former career.
Young was a quarterback for 15 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers.
He's a two-time MVP (1992/1994), and he's a three-time Super Bowl winner.
But Young says he started working on his post-retirement plans long before he left the game.
He earned his law degree from BYU while playing for the 49ers and now runs HGGC, a successful private equity firm in the Bay Area.
Young spent years downplaying his football past in h...
2024-01-1811 minDying To Ask3 Ways Going Outside Improves Your HealthFeeling blah? Head outside. Mother Nature may be the ultimate mood booster.
Science has long backed the health benefits of the great outdoors.
Spending time outdoors impacts your physical and emotional health. Going outside can fight depression and lower blood pressure.
Feel cranky after a long day indoors at school or work? A 10 minutes walk outside soaking in some sun can radically change how you feel and ultimately perform.
Can't think?
Go outside.
Feeling down?
Go outside.
Can't sleep?
Go outside.
2024-01-1109 minDying To Ask3 Ways To OWN 2024New year, new you? Why not?
The calendar change is a great time for a habit refresh.
This week I'm sharing three things I'm doing this year to capture the spirit of a fresh start while also reflecting on the people who enriched my 2023.
Ready to kick your year into gear?
Mentioned during this episode:
Get motivated with entrepreneur Jesse Itzler.
Plan your 24 in 24 with happiness expert Gretchen Rubin.
Clear the digital clutter with tech expert Jennifer Jolly.
On this Dying to Ask:
Why you...
2023-12-2810 minDying To Ask4 Ways To Take A Brain BreakOverwhelmed this holiday season? Try a brain break.
It's my secret to doing all the things and trying to be in the moment while I'm doing them.
A brain break is the act of giving yourself a mental time out. That mental rest can boost your mood, increase productivity and make life more enjoyable.
In this episode, we'll identify how to spot your noggin needs a break. (It's not as obvious as you think.)
And, we'll go through a 4 step plan to perfect a brain break. It's a great practice to...
2023-12-2118 minDying To AskFind Scholarship Money With Bold.orgWhat do Terry Crews, Dwyane Wade and MMA star Cat Zingano have in common? They're giving away money on bold.org.
The site is a go-to for college students to win scholarship money to pay for school.
Dror Liebenthal is bold.org's founder and CEO. The site's goal is to match people and organizations who want to give away scholarship money with students who need cash for college.
It's often difficult for students to find opportunities. But, Dror found it can be just as difficult to give money away!
Dror says, "Of...
2023-12-1431 minDying To AskHow NOT To Catch A Cold With ’Hamilton’ Star Darnell AbrahamSick of being sick? A "Hamilton" musical star won't miss his shot when it comes to boosting immunity.
Darnell Abraham is starring in the international touring show as George Washington.
Abraham may play a founding father but he also doubles as a wellness guru when it comes to health. He's sharing the health hacks that keep him on stage night after night.
It starts with the basics.
Eat well, exercise and get sleep.
But there are immunity boosters he swears by including a near-daily drink he doesn't really like but...
2023-12-0836 minDying To AskStop Work Drama in 3 Steps With Richard BirkeSick of work drama? You can diffuse most conflicts with three simple steps.
Richard Birke is the senior vice president of JAMS Institute, a conflict resolution company.
He's a master mediator. Things have to be really bad before he heads into a workplace and usually the goal is to avoid litigation.
But we all deal with conflict in our lives. Maybe it's someone who gets under your skin at work? Maybe it's someone who lets everyone else do all the work. Or, it's someone who knows exactly the wrong thing to say.
...
2023-11-3027 minDying To AskHow Gratitude Makes You HappierGratitude is an attitude. And, it might be the easiest way to boost your happiness.
This week, we're revisiting the role gratitude plays in our physical and mental health. The holidays are a great time to hit a "reset" and reflect on what's really important in your life.
My colleague Edie Lambert just produced an incredible story on the science of happiness and a new way it's being taught through gratitude at Sacramento State University.
Dr. Meliksah Demir is Sac State's very first "endowed professor in happiness."
He teaches a class c...
2023-11-2424 minDying To AskHow To Be A Genius With Biographer Walter IsaacsonHere's a genius move. Immerse yourself in a few more interests and watch yourself grow intellectually.
That's the advice from biographer Walter Isaacson. And he should know as he's often considered the genius biographer.
Isaacson is a bestselling author. He's written biographies about people including Leonardo da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs and Jennifer Doudna.
He's a former editor of Time Magazine and served as the CEO of the Aspen Institute in addition to teaching at Tulane University.
His latest book may be his most controversial due to his subject, El...
2023-11-2114 minDying To AskAvoid Holiday Stress With This Fall Organization HackMove over spring cleaning. Fall organization may have an even bigger impact on mindset, stress levels and happiness.
Kim Salisbury is a personal organizer and the creator of Home Method Co. She says a lot of people get a burst of energy when the cooler weather starts. She recommends using that energy to get your house ready before the holiday season.
Want to thrive instead of survive the holidays? The key is getting the holiday to-do's done now, not later.
"I always say to try to get as much done as you can in...
2023-11-0930 minDying To AskDetoxing ’A to Z’ With Author Sophia Ruan GusheeSophia Ruan Gushee is one of the least toxic people you'll meet. That's probably because she wrote the book on it.
She's the author of "The A to Z of D-Toxing" and the host of the Practical Nontoxic Living podcast.
But Sophia isn't a scientist and didn't study harmful plastics in school.
Becoming a mom for the first time forced her to look at her environment in a whole new way. That led her to question the impact of products she used on her family's health.
The questions turned into answers and...
2023-11-0231 minDying To Ask4 ways to jumpstart motivation when you’re just not feeling itHave something you need to do but can't find the motivation? Join the club.
Sometimes it's just hard to get yourself going, even if you're normally a disciplined person.
It's normal and it's really annoying!
This week, we're looking at where motivation comes from and why it's hard to jumpstart sometimes.
And we have a 4 step action plan to fire up your motivation to get more out of life.
On this Dying to Ask:
Defense of the word "busy"
The difference between "have to's and want to's"
Why your "want...
2023-10-2010 minDying To AskDiving Into ’Victory In The Pool’ With Bill GeorgeThis summer, Paris will become the second city to host three summer Olympics. This week, we're merging history and the Olympics on the "Dying to Ask" podcast.
Bill George is the author of a new book called "Victory in the Pool."
Decades before Team USA celebrated names like Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky, Sacramento was the center of U.S. swimming, and its aquatic leader was a guy named Sherm Chavoor.
Chavoor coached athletes, including Debbie Meyer, Mark Spitz and Mike Burton, to win Olympic gold medals between 1968 and 1972.
Chavoor coached at the...
2023-10-1241 minDying To AskJohn Legend’s ’Twin’ Talakai Seizes The MomentAs doppelgangers go, Talakai is the ultimate winner. And now he can credit his likeness for his latest opportunity.
Talakai is a 34-year-old singer from Sacramento. He turned chairs with his rendition of Sam Smith's "Stay With Me" during the blind auditions on "The Voice." Then, he turned heads with his uncanny resemblance to judge John Legend.
“Wait until you see his face,” Legend told Niall Horan and Gwen Stefani as the other coaches turned their chairs following Talakai’s performance.
Twinning with a superstar is nothing new for Talakai. He can't go anywhere w...
2023-10-0508 minDying To AskThe Power Of a Beginner’s MindsetWhat if I told you the key to personal growth could be forgetting everything you know? It's called a beginner's mind, and it's worth mastering.
It's the idea of approaching something with a 100% fresh perspective or like you've never done it before.
Do you remember the thrill of riding a bike? How about learning to read? Speaking another language and actually having someone understand what you're saying?
Beginner's mind is a little like the social media trend, "I was today years old when..."
It's a powerful tool.
Mastering a...
2023-09-1412 minDying To AskWhy We All Want Glowy Skin With Elise Hu, Author Of ’Flawless’The Korean Wave continues and it's coming after your pores. Korean exports of beauty products have surpassed smartphones.
Elise Hu is the author of "Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital."
Hu is a journalist and podcaster who currently is the host of "Ted Talks Daily."
Flawless is inspired by her years working as an NPR bureau chief in Seoul, South Korea.
The book examines how South Korea's pervasive beauty culture spread globally as the latest ripple of a Korean Wave of entertainment and tech.
"Six out...
2023-09-0726 minDying To Ask’Growing Up In Public’ With Author Dr. Devorah HeitnerGrowing up on the internet may not be as bad as we thought.
The first generation of kids exposed to a fully digital childhood is coming of age.
Their childhoods have been radically different than their parents' childhoods.
That's led a lot of parents to instinctively want to control kids' access to things like screen time and social media by installing limits and trackers on phones.
It's like a digital tug-of-war between parent and child with sometimes unintended consequences.
Dr. Devorah Heitner is an expert in all things family a...
2023-08-2451 minDying To Ask4 Habits To Set Your kid (And Yourself) Up For School SuccessIt's back to school time and that means back to anxiety for a lot of families. But four easy tips could lessen stress for kids and parents.
Jenn Curtis is an educational consultant, the founder of FutureWise, and co-author of "The Parent Compass." She says back to school stress is normal. But, going into the school year with a plan can help.
The school year is a natural reset for families and a great time to shake up habits, both in and out of the classroom.
Jenn has four tips to help improve a...
2023-08-1727 minDying To AskCan you be successful without social media?Making a mark without leaving a digital footprint. It's tough to do, but debut novelist Elizabeth Castellano is pulling it off.
Elizabeth, or Liz as she goes by, is the author of "Save What's Left."
In a field where a strong digital footprint is often a predictor of professional success, Liz is defying the odds.
Her book is one of the most buzzed-about titles this summer. People Magazine called it one of the best books of the summer.
You can credit a lot of things for Liz's success, but a strong so...
2023-08-1030 minDying To AskSeeing A Gold Medal Moment In The 1-Year Countdown To The 2024 Paris OlympicsBeen there, done that. I've never been so glad to say that covering a one-year countdown to an Olympics.
It's been a few years since that milestone didn't involve significant talk about the pandemic.
This year felt, dare I say it, normal.
I had that realization while doing an interview with 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Gabe Gardner. I covered Gardner's golden moment in Beijing and we've been friends ever since. Gabe is still active with Team USA. He's worked as an athlete liaison and Board Member for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment.
2023-08-0311 minDying To AskCollege Organizing 101 With Kim SalisburyThree words: less is more. That's the advice from professional organizer Kim Salisbury of Home Method Co when it comes to packing up and moving into a college dorm room.
Kim has helped families organize college dorms for years. This year, she'll take her own advice when her oldest child heads to college this fall.
"The most important thing that I can say is, don't bring too much, because that's what we have found. That's happening over and over again. You don't need to, much less is more," Salisbury said.
Easier said than don...
2023-08-0121 minDying To Ask5 Areas To Declutter To Destress With Kim SalisburyWant to feel less stressed? Try cleaning out your junk drawer.
Decluttering may be the simplest path to destressing.
Research has shown eliminating unneeded or unused things and organizing is good for focus, self esteem and mood.
You can actually lower your cortisol stress hormone by purging areas in your home, especially the places where you spend the most time.
Professional organizer Kim Salisbury is the owner of Home Method Co. She studied psychology in college. And, she says she uses the psychology background every day in her work helping families cle...
2023-07-2726 minDying To AskHow To Start A Side Hustle With Frank VellaNeed cash? Maybe you need a side hustle.
Inflation has a lot of people looking for ways to bring in more money.
Getting a raise in the job you have now is likely not an option. But adding a part time job might be.
Small business startups aka "side hustles" tend to boom during very specific times.
Tightening job markets, recessions, and inflation inspire fiscal creativity. But it's not always about the money.
Sometimes people road-test a new career by starting a side hustle.
Sometimes people just...
2023-07-2028 minDying To AskHow To Know When It’s Time To Quit Your Job With Jaclyn GoldisFrom big law to big adventure to big-time author. Jaclyn Goldis' new book is called "The Chateau" and the thriller is topping summer beach reads lists.
But Jacyln's personal story has some interesting chapters too. And it starts with quitting a prestigious and lucrative job.
She quit her job in Chicago as an estate planning lawyer right to travel the world. And, she quit that job after seven and a half years, right around the time most attorneys make partner.
The decision was met with a 50/50 reaction from friends and colleagues.
...
2023-07-1332 minDying To AskIt’s Time For A Mid-Year ResetHow's that New Year's resolution going for you? Yeah, me too. Maybe we need a summer reset.
It's like a resolution do-over so your future self doesn't have to be irritated by your past self and your current self can lose some anxiety. It's very meta.
80% of New Year's goals or resolutions are a memory by mid-February.
Only one in 10 people will follow through for a solid year on a resolution.
On this Dying to Ask:
Why you might be able to blame the weather for tanking your New Year's goals
3 reasons...
2023-07-0711 minDying To AskThe Big Benefits Of Little LuxuriesThe "Dying to Ask" podcast is marking its 200th episode in a most luxurious way.
We're talking about how simple luxuries can have a big impact on your mood and mindset. Think cheap and easy. This is not a heavy lift.
My colleague and dear friend Edie Lambert joins me as co-host.
Both Edie and I are huge fans of the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast. Rubin is the best-selling author of The Happiness Project. A few months ago, she published an episode highlighting the value small luxuries have in daily life.
Edie an...
2023-06-2937 minDying To Ask2023 Summer Beach Reads Part 2 (For Kids)Go read a book! It's like a summer anthem for parents but the dividends are worth the nagging.
Research continues to prove that summer reading helps kids avoid the brain drain that often occurs during summer break.
Summer reading improves reading skills. Reading fluency is key to academic success in all subjects.
Kids + summer reading = a winning combo.
That said, it's sometimes a tough sell with kids. That's why it's critical to find something that grabs a kid's interest and reflects their individuality.
Tina Ferguson is the owner of F...
2023-06-0835 minDying To Ask2023 Summer Beach Reads, Part 1Read anything good lately? Your answer will be YES after checking out our annual summer beach reads episodes.
We have so many book pics this year that we're breaking it up into two episodes. Part 1 will cover adult titles. Part 2 will cover kid picks from preschool to young adult (YA).
Our literary guide is Tina Ferguson, owner of Face in a Book bookstore.
This summer, Tina says romance is still hot, so to speak — but she's also seeing a trend in "feel good" books.
"I think that feel-good books are trending beca...
2023-06-0134 minDying To AskHow To Do An Energy AuditHow's your energy level these days? Doing a personal energy audit could be the key to preventing burnout.
A personal energy audit is like a home energy audit.
It's an evaluation of when and where energy is strongest and what drains it quickest.
Being honest about your energy level can impact performance, outlook and overall health. Constantly pushing through a low energy level can lead to chronic stress, depression and a sense of unhappiness.
On this Dying to Ask:
A 3-step plan to do a personal energy audit
How to stack your...
2023-05-2510 minDying To Ask’Dying to Ask” podcast: The do’s and don’ts of graduation etiquetteGet an A+ in modern etiquette by following some do's and don't this graduation season.
Diane Gottsman is back on the "Dying to Ask" podcast busting some manners myths for grads, their parents and the friends and family who want to celebrate their achievements.
Diane is a modern etiquette expert and the founder of the Protocol School of Texas. She specializes in working with companies on navigating workplace etiquette. She helps executives and want-to-be execs present themselves in a way where people want to work for them and with them and that in turn is gr...
2023-05-1826 minDying To AskHow A 2,000-Plus-Day Yoga Streak Fuels Jasmine Guillory’s Mind And BodyFrom lawyer to a New York Times bestselling author. Jasmine Guillory found her "happily ever after" writing happily ever afters.
Vogue Magazine calls Jasmine the "queen of the modern-day romance."
Literary fairy godmother Reese Witherspoon's book club has featured her work too. Her book, "The Proposal," was the first romance ever picked for Witherspoon's club.
Jasmine's books feature accomplished Black women navigating romantic complications.
Jasmine is a Stanford Law grad who worked as an attorney for years before giving fiction a try as a hobby.
She found the creative outlet e...
2023-05-1126 minDying To AskHow To Be Fine With Jolenta Greenberg And Kristen MeinzerFine is just fine.
That's the premise of a book and podcast taking aim at the self-development and wellness industries.
Marketresearch.com estimates the self-improvement industry is worth more than $10 billion a year. It exploded virtually during the pandemic.
Jolenta Greenberg, a comedian and self-described reality TV historian, and Kristen Meinzer, a culture critic, lived by 100 self-improvement books. They evaluated the good, the bad and the truly ridiculous.
Their adventures were the basis for a podcast called "By the Book."
Their big conclusion? Being fine is just fine.
G...
2023-05-0531 minDying To AskRunning While Black With Alison Mariella DesirRunning saved Alison Mariella Desir's life. Now she wants to save running from itself.
Alison's new book, "Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport that Wasn't Built for Us," is a memoir.
It simultaneously tells her personal story while uncovering the historic reasons why distance running is a predominantly white sport, tracing it to the origins of the running industry, racial discrimination and white supremacy.
Alison decided to train for a marathon to fight depression. It worked. But, she quickly realized her experience as a Black female runner was drastically different from w...
2023-04-2736 minDying To AskThe Power Of The Happily Ever After With Brenda NovakBrenda Novak is the queen of the HEA. Happily ever after. And, she wouldn't have it any other way.
"We've been through some rough years for sure. I think that that is just so enjoyable to see two people overcome whatever challenges they face to find a happy ever after," says Novak.
Novak will publish The Seaside Library, her 75th book, in April. She's known primarily as a romance novelist. But, in recent years, she's pivoted to writing romantic suspense and women's fiction.
The Seaside Library is the perfect beach read. And, she'll ki...
2023-04-0535 minDying To AskBONUS: Creativity Hack From Elizabeth GilbertIn a rut? Want to be more creative? Author Elizabeth Gilbert finds inspiration in a box of crayons.
Really.
Gilbert is the author of seven books, including the New York Times Best Seller "Eat, Pray, Love."
But even she feels stuck sometimes. And that's saying something considering she wrote a book about creativity called "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear."
Her hack? Crayons.
"Lots of times, all I do is just make baked giant circles. It was something that soothed me when I was 3. It soothed me when I was...
2023-03-3004 minDying To Ask’Eat Pray Love’ And Get Creative With Elizabeth GilbertEat, pray, love and get creative.
Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of "Eat Pray Love" is taking on creativity these days.
"Eat Pray Love" has sold more than 13 million copies. It inspired a movement. It also, depending on who you ask, inspired a lot of divorces.
Julia Roberts starred in the movie adaptation in 2010.
Gilbert's memoir tells the story of how she rediscovered who she is and who she wants to be on a solo trip around the world following a divorce.
More than 15 years later, the story is reaching a n...
2023-03-2730 minDying To AskThe 5 People You Need to Know"Who's in your five?"
That T-Mobile ad was onto something.
In part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Ivan Misner, we're talking about the 5 types of people you need to know.
Dr. Ivan Misner was nicknamed the "Father of Modern Networking" by both CNN and Forbes. He's the founder of Business Network International (BNI,) a business networking organization with more than 10, 000 chapters globally.
His colleagues call him "the people scientist." He's an expert in workplace dynamics and relationship building.
His latest book is a deep dive into your five, as the T...
2023-03-2425 min