In these stressful post-pandemic years, more and more of us find ourselves struggling with mental health. Whether you’re experiencing a battle in your own mind or watching a loved one wade through panic attacks and face anxiety daily, it’s helpful to remember there are things you can do to help.  Nationally acclaimed trauma therapist, Oprah contributor and host of In The Light podcast, Dr. Anita Phillips, joins Paula for a conversation at the intersection of mental health, faith and culture. Years after experiencing childhood trauma, Dr. Anita would discover her search for healing was als ..read more

If you’re looking for a master class in believing in yourself, flipping the script on rejection and letting your WHY be your guide, you’ve come to the perfect place! Noone has navigated these choppy waters better than Paula’s good friend, entrepreneur, speaker, author and co-founder of IT Cosmetics, Jamie Kern Lima. As one of the very few self-made female billionaires in America and the first female CEO in L’Oreal’s 100+ year history, this trailblazer risked everything – leaving the safe and secure career she thought she’d spend her life in to bet on herself and solve her own problem: creating ..read more

Don’t miss what Paula says is one of her ALL-TIME favorite conversations! They may work for rival TV networks, but offscreen, NBC Today Co-host Al Roker and ABC News Senior National Affairs Correspondent Deborah Roberts are partners and allies in every sense of the word.  Al and Deborah are a classic case of opposites attract, but nearly 30 years in, their love is deeper than ever. Hear why and how they’ve made it work in this fun and funny conversation spanning the topics of romance, empty nesting, keeping the peace on a roadtrip – and their deep faith, which was tested this year when Al ..read more

Leaning into a big call on your life often requires a healthy dose of courage – of which this week’s guest has no shortage of! Beloved Bible study leader, bestselling author, speaker and all-around visionary, Beth Moore, is a faith leader familiar to many – but until recently, known by few. This week Beth takes Paula on the deeply personal journey she’s been on that led her to release her much-anticipated memoir, “All My Knotted Up Life”.  After spending decades writing, leading and speaking to sold-out arenas around the globe, Beth opens up to Paula about the critical cultural moment tha ..read more

The 80’s called with one of their biggest heartthrobs on the line! Husband, father, actor and filmmaker, Kirk Cameron, joins Paula for a totally fun and genuine conversation about child stardom, finding faith and the inner prankster that leaves you wondering where the Growing Pains’ Mike Seaver stops and this real life troublemaker big brother begins!  With zero interest in acting and a love for biology and science, hear the coincidental story that led Kirk to star in one of television’s most beloved shows at just 14. In the midst of navigating his own typical teen struggles, that iconic ..read more

This week Paula sits down with the star of the smash hit TV show, “This Is Us” – Chrissy Metz – and her beloved boyfriend, songwriter Bradley Collins, for a blissful conversation about love in ALL its many forms.  Driven by a calling on her heart that she just couldn't shake, Chrissy retraces the rough and winding road that led her to the breakthrough role of Kate Pearson (at age 36 with only 81 cents to her name!). Chrissy and Bradley also open up about the deeply relatable early-pandemic genesis of their adorable relationship. Find out how the couple stays grounded and what led them to ..read more

There’s a really good chance there’s something about your life you *want* to change but you’re not sure *how* to change it. This week, Paula’s favorite person - her husband, John - joins her for this game changing conversation with one of HIS favorite people - NYT bestselling author, Life.Church senior pastor and sought-after leadership expert, Craig Groschel. Craig breaks down the journey he went on that took him from lazy to leader and why he says you don’t have to be born with discipline to become disciplined. Craig offers up practical principles from his upcoming book, “The Power to Change ..read more

When life gets hard, there’s nothing quite like the simple, steadying comfort of having a hand to hold to help you feel strong and brave. Best-selling author, daughter, sister, wife, mother, step-mom and all-around lovely human, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, joins Paula for a conversation about the importance of these close-knit relationships, growing a family with her beloved husband, actor Chris Pratt, and the real-life sisterly bond that inspired her new children’s book, “Good Night, Sister” (Releasing February 7). Despite having a famous father, mother and husband, Katherine has learned ..read more

It’s that time of year when big goals and big ideas bubble up as we dream about what’s possible in these next 12 months. But if you’re an overthinker - and SO many of us are - the negative self-talk can make this “fresh start” season utterly overwhelming. If you’re stuck stressing and ready to get serious about getting after your goals, you’ve come to the perfect episode! Sought-after speaker and best-selling author, Jon Acuff, joins Paula for a timely and transforming conversation that will leave you believing in yourself again as you learn the keys to change your thinking and get after your ..read more

If you’re looking to end your year on a high note, love a good transformation story or want to feel inspired by the potential that awaits you in 2023, this episode marks the spot!  Today, John Ruhlin is a successful founder, CEO, author and sought-after speaker, but a few short decades ago he was just a farm boy from Ohio. His humble beginnings would take a turn as he began to earn jaw-dropping monthly checks as the greatest seller in Cutco’s 68-year history – with no prior sales experience. ZERO. His secret sauce? Gift giving! In this episode John breaks down the power of radical generos ..read more