Today, more than ever, we find ourselves in front of a camera—whether it’s a Zoom meeting at work, a video podcast, or content for social media. We live in a visual age, and if you don’t stand out on camera, your message may not reach your audience.

This episode explores how to show up effectively on camera and why it matters. I talk with my friend Anthony Thomas—actor, model, video podcast host, and YouTuber—who shares valuable tips to help anyone improve their on-camera presence. This conversation isn’t just for actors or public figures. In today’s world, the ability to engage on camera is essential for making an impact.

If you want to learn more about Anthony Thomas and his work, check out his Instagram profile, his YouTube page, Dynamic Daddy, or visit his website to learn more.

In 2022, I joined The Anthony Thomas Podcast to discuss my sci-fi thriller, The Empathy Academy. The novel follows a teenager, Montgomery Hughes, who infiltrates a controversial academy designed to genetically “correct” unethical behavior—only to discover a dark side to the ethics-intervention school.

What started as a guest appearance took an unexpected turn when, halfway through the episode, I flipped the script and began interviewing the host. At the time, I hadn’t seriously considered launching my own podcast, but that conversation planted the seed.

In this episode, you’ll get a glimpse into my creative process, including what inspired The Empathy Academy, how I develop fictional characters, and how curiosity fuels both my writing and podcasting.

If you want to read The Empathy Academy, you can grab a copy here. Want to learn more about Anthony and his work? Check out his Instagram profile, his YouTube page, Dynamic Daddy, or visit his website to learn more.

In this episode, I explore Ayurvedic medicine with Ayurvedic Health Counselor Katie Concannon. Katie shares her personal health journey, which began with health issues in her teens and led her to seek holistic solutions after years of conventional treatments.

We discuss how her corporate career, yoga teaching experience, and deep study of Ayurveda shaped her approach to health and wellness. Katie also talks about her work helping clients restore balance through Ayurvedic practices and her recent acquisition of Frost and Float Spa, a wellness collective in Massachusetts, offering therapies like cryotherapy, infrared sauna sessions, and float tank therapy.

Tune to gain insights into how Ayurveda offers practical tools for addressing the root causes of health issues and living a more balanced life. You can learn more about Katie’s work at Ayurveda with Katie and Frost and Float Spa.

Ever dreamed of ditching the 9-to-5 for a life of travel? In this episode of Curiously, I chat with seasoned digital nomad andIntrepid Times founder Nathan James Thomas about his book, Untethered: Living the Digital Nomad life in an Uncertain World. With over a decade of experience working remotely across continents, Nathan shares the realities of building a sustainable, location-independent career—beyond the Instagram-perfect moments. You can learn more about Nathan’s work at his digital travel writing magazine, Intrepid Times.

Did you know that the movie Her was set in the year 2025? What better way to kick off the year of Her than by interviewing AI itself? In this episode, I put OpenAI’s ChatGPT on the hot seat, exploring its capabilities and limitations in one long-form interview.

While ChatGPT obviously lacks emotions, human-inspired creativity and self-awareness, it proves to be an incredibly advanced artificial system. This thought-provoking conversation reveals both the potential of AI today and raises intriguing questions about what’s next in the evolution of artificial intelligence.

Modern psychiatry began with noble intentions: to heal, guide, and support. But has it lost its way?

In this episode of Curiously, I explore this question and much more with Dr. Bruce Levine, a clinical psychologist and outspoken critic of his profession.

Drawing from his latest book, A Profession Without Reason, Levine examines how psychiatry often medicalizes natural traits like curiosity, defiance and rebellion, sometimes to harmful ends. We discuss the history of the field, its missteps, and the dangers of labeling freethinkers as disordered.

You can learn more about Dr. Levine’s work at www.brucelevine.net.

In the world of tech titans, few know the pressures of the spotlight like Elon Musk. Recently, Musk opened up about his personal struggle with depression and his choice to use an unconventional treatment—ketamine. Once known as an anesthetic or party drug, ketamine is now emerging as a powerful mental health tool.

This episode explores the science, success stories, and big questions around ketamine therapy. Joining me again on the podcast is Dr. Sherry Sadighim, a clinical psychologist, who runs a private practice in Brooklyn, specializing in adult psychotherapy and psychological assessment. Together, we discuss ketamine’s history, neurobiology, and its potential as a future treatment for depression.

To learn more about Dr. Sherry Sadighim, and for more insights and resources, visit her website. You can listen to the previous episode with her on psychedelics and therapy here.

In this episode, I talk with Sherry Sadighim, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in adult psychotherapy and psychological testing, to discuss the emerging field of psychedelics-assisted therapy (PAT).

While Dr. Sadighim is currently unable to legally practice PAT, she supports clients who choose to use psychedelics independently by providing information on the potential risks and benefits and by assisting them in understanding and processing their experiences as needed.

In our discussion, Dr. Sadighim delves into the importance of understanding a patient’s mental health history, setting intentions for the psychedelic experience, and helping patients apply their insights post-session to achieve lasting benefits. To learn more about my guest, and for more insights and resources, visit Dr. Sherry Sadighim’s website.