Ilana Levine
My guest this week is Ilana Levine, a veteran of the Broadway stage, film and television. Ilana talks about her
“Is This Normal?” – Extreme Nail Biting
When is a habit a concern? This week on “Is This Normal,” I field a question from a woman who
Sherry Lansing
My guest today is Sherry Lansing, who is the subject of the new book “Leading Lady: Sherry Lansing and the
“Is This Normal?” – Managing Those Down Times
I’m excited to change things up a little for today’s edition of Is This Normal? Instead of answering a specific
Chris Pan
This week I have the pleasure of speaking with Chris Pan. Throughout his like, Chris suffered from depression. Despite that,
“Is This Normal?” – Son’s ACTing Out
This week, Is This Normal takes a question from a mother and father whose teenage son has decided to become
Michael Smerconish
I am honored and excited to welcome the host of his own CNN show and radio show host and columnist
“Is This Normal?” – Tween Son Seems To Have No Friends
This week we received an email from a woman who is concerned that her 12-year-old son has no friends to play
Ron Fournier
My guest today is Ron Fournier, who has written a book that is now out in paperback called Loved That
“Is This Normal?” – Loving Husband Wants Different Beds
On this edition of “Is This Normal,” we field a question from a happily married man who says, despite his
Jo Piazza
My guest today is Jo Piazza, author of the new book “How To Be Married.” She’s an award-winning journalist who
“Is This Normal?” – Anxious Child, with Guest David Leite
Author David Leite is back with me for this edition of “Is This Normal?,” to help me field an email
David Leite
My guest today is David Leite, the founder of the James Beard award-winning website Leite’s Culinaria, and he’s the author
“Is this normal?” – Devastated Mother
On this edition of “Is This Normal?,” we field a question from a mother who just received some devastating news,
David Osmond
This week we are visited by entertainment royalty, as David Osmond of the legendary Osmond family, joins me in study. David
“Is this normal?” – Sexually Bored Husband
Today we field a call from Stuart, who says after 10 years of marriage, he’s become extremely bored in the
Chuck Nice
My guest today is Chuck Nice. He is a well-known comedian, a radio personality, he has a really fun podcast
Dr. Gail Saltz Previews Her New Book
I am beyond excited to announce my latest book “The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius,” arrives
“Is This Normal?” – Yo-Yo Lifestyle
This week we get a call from Jean, who says her desire to eat healthy and exercise comes on goes
Stacey Griffith
Stacey Griffith is a Founding Senior Master Instructor at SoulCycle. She has been leading sold out indoor cycling classes in
“Is This Normal?” – Obsessed With One Body Part
This week I field a call from a woman who is obsessed with the size of just one body part,
Jen Widerstrom
My guest today is Jen Widerstrom, star and trainer on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser”. She is also the author of
“Is This Normal?” – Daughter’s Weight Concerns
Today I answer an email from a mom who is concerned about her 15-year-old daughter’s weight gain and lethargy. In-studio
Luke Davies
This week I am exited to welcome screenwriter Luke Davies to “The Power of Different.” Luke Davies has just been
Supermodel Emme
Today I talk with supermodel Emme, an American plus-size model, social reformer and body image advocate.
“Is This Normal?” – Parenting And President Trump
This week we get a timely call from a mother with political concerns. Elana has come to a cross-roads when
Howard Bloom
This week I am excited to welcome author Howard Bloom to the podcast. Howard is one of the quintessential thinkers
“Is this normal?” – Sleepless over President Trump
This week we get a call from Michael, a gay man living in San Francisco, who finds himself losing sleep
Sheryl O’Loughlin
Sheryl O’Loughlin is a serial entrepreneur. She has served as the CEO of Clif Bar, where she led the concept
“Is this normal?”
This week we get a call from a father who is concerned about his son’s anit-social tendencies. The boy recently
Dan Fogler
Tony award winning actor for 25th annual SPELLING BEE. Uncle Marvin on the Goldbergs,JACOB from Fantastic Beasts. Writer, Director, fellow
“Is this normal?”
Chad from New York calls in and talks about his depression that’s setting in now that the holidays are over.
“Is this normal?”
Happy New Year! I’m excited to have you onboard for an exciting 2017. And while most of us have declared
“Is this normal?”
On this Holiday edition of Is This Normal, we hear from Steve — who finds himself worried about his increased
“Is this normal?”
A listener who is NOT filled with joy this holiday season because her family is visiting her for Christmas wonders
Liz Pryor
Liz Pryor, a Good morning America parenting expert and author, who kept a dark secret since the age of 16.
“Is this normal?”
“I don’t like my food to touch another food on my plate, is this normal?”
Deborah Roberts
Deborah Roberts is a television journalist for ABC News and before that, NBC News. She’s been highly successful in her
Adam Braun
Adam Braun is the founder of pencils of promise and Mission U, he explains how earlier struggles shaped his ability
“Is this normal?”
A woman finds she’s sleeping and eating too much, feeling sad a lot, and wonders “is this normal?”
Arthur Lubow
The author of Diane Arbus: Portrait of a Photographer on how her struggle with depression and feeling an outsider informed her art
Toure
Toure, TV host and journalist, discusses how being a minority student and a storyteller came together to inform being a
“Is this normal?”
I’m a 35 year old father of two. I’ve tried to bring this up to my wife in the past
Dr. Drew Pinsky
Dr. Drew is a nationally known television host and renowned Internist specializing in addiction but who has struggled with his
“Is this normal?”
Mom keeps losing her temper with her child. Samantha Ettus and I answer, is this normal?
Samantha Ettus
“Samantha Ettus is a renowned work/life balance expert, a sought after speaker, a Harvard MBA and host of a nationally
“Is this normal?”
Scott Stossel, editor in chief of “The Atlantic” is back to join me in answering a mom whose child is
Scott Stossel
Editor in Chief of The Atlantic discusses his lifelong struggle with severe anxiety and how it also helped him achieve
“Is this normal?”
“My child seems obsessed about playing with one toy, is this normal?”
Robert Szczerba
CEO of X Tech Ventures, he’s a rocket scientist who is now using technology for social good, helping people with
“Is this normal?”
I feel like my spouse doesn’t make me happy anymore. We’ve been married for 13 years. Is this normal?
Amy Newmark
Amy Newmark discusses how overcoming multiple early illnesses when a child helped her find “Chicken Soup for the Soul”
“Is this normal?”
Ian Kerner & Dr. Saltz answer a question from someone wanting more sex in their marriage
Ian Kerner
Sex therapist & author of “She Comes First” who launched his career because he personally struggled with premature ejaculation
“Is This Normal?”
A woman asks about loving but not being “in love” with her husband
Siggy Flicker
Real Housewives of NJ star reveals the struggles of her growing up that led to her stardom
Steve Silberman
Steve Silberman, Author of Neurotribes, discusses the strengths inherent in the autistic brain
“Is This Normal?”
“Is This Normal?” with guest Dov Seidman, a parent asks about their late reading child
Dov Seidman
Dov Seidman CEO of LRN shares his story of school failure and dyslexia to Harvard law school and success