What happens when art, music, martial arts, and community spirit come together? Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian welcome Wendy Benscoter of Shreveport Common, martial artist and visual artist Diego Carrizales, and DJ Cade Alex to explore the power of creativity, connection, and giving back. Discover how Shreveport's Asian Gardens is bringing people together through free community events, live art, martial arts demonstrations, dance music, and support for Tap Cancer Out. It's a celebration of unity, purpose, and the difference we can make when we come together.

If you're local we hope to see you Saturday, October 24

at 800 Texas Avenue Asian Gardens

Martial Arts Event 2-6 PM CT

Dance Event 6-10 PM CT

Find out more: www.shreveportcommon.com

Original Airdate: 10/22/2026

Before women could vote, Rose Knox was quietly running a national business—and transforming it. Historian and author Rachel Greenfield joins Dr. David McMillan and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillan to explore her book, Rose Knox: How One Woman Mixed Kitchen and Boardroom to Remold an American Business. Discover how this forgotten female entrepreneur revolutionized marketing, redefined leadership, and navigated the competing demands of family, business, and personal identity. A fascinating conversation about women's history, resilience, work-life balance, and the enduring power of leading change from within.

Find bookclub questions, gelatin recipes, and more at : www.rachel-greenfield.com

Orginal Airdate: 10/20/2026

What if the parts of yourself you've been avoiding hold the key to your greatest growth? Inspired by five thought-provoking questions associated with Carl Jung, Dr. David McMillian, Lauren Leon McMillian, and psychotherapist Jay Murrell explore shadow work, self-awareness, shame, fear of failure, and the masks we wear to gain acceptance. Discover how confronting unconscious beliefs, embracing authenticity, and finding meaning can transform your relationship with yourself and others. Sometimes personal growth isn't about becoming someone new, but rather uncovering who you've always been.

Original Airdate: 10/19/2026

What happens when society decides which minds are normal and which are not? Author Susanne Paola Antonetta joins Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian to explore her book The Devil's Castle, uncovering the disturbing connections between Nazi eugenics, American psychiatric history, and modern mental health care. Together, they examine neurodiversity, psychiatric labels, consciousness, and the importance of compassionate, person-centered treatment. It's a thought-provoking conversation about confronting the past, challenging our assumptions, and honoring the extraordinary diversity of the human mind.

Find out more: www.susantonetta.com

Original Airdate: 10/12/2026

What if the most powerful psychology tricks aren't about controlling others, but understanding yourself? Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapists Lauren Leon McMillian and Jay Murrell explore practical psychology strategies for emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, recognizing manipulation, and improving communication. Discover the power of silence, the importance of self-awareness, and how a simple pause can transform conflict into conscious choice. Learn to stop reacting automatically and start responding with intention.

Original Airdate: 10/8/2026

What if your life isn’t something that simply happened to you, but an experience your soul came here to live? David and Lauren welcome mystic, naturopath, teacher, and author Doreen Mary Bray for a fascinating exploration of soul choice, embodiment, spiritual awakening, and the deeper purpose beneath our human experience. From The Angel and the Avatar to her new book, What Were You Meant to Be?, Doreen invites us to become curious about our lives, listen to what we already know within, and discover the embodied life our soul may be seeking.

Find out more: https://www.doreenmarybray.com/

Original Airdate: 10.7.2026

Can science and faith tell different parts of the same human story? Dr. Imogene Drakes, author of Around the World in 42 Days, joins David and Lauren to explore ancient mysteries, mythology, religion, history, and the search for truth. From the Galápagos and Machu Picchu to Egypt, Stonehenge, and Mohenjo-daro, Imogene shares what her remarkable journey taught her about curiosity, courage, keeping an open mind, and giving ourselves permission to finally begin the life we’ve imagined.

Find out more: https://imogenedrakes.com/

Original Airdate: 10/6/2026

What if the success you’ve been chasing no longer fits who you are? Life strategist and An Authentic Success author Chad Betz joins David and Lauren to explore reinvention, overcoming fear and complacency, escaping sunk-cost thinking, and redefining success on your own terms. Discover why you don’t have to start over to create a meaningful next chapter and why you’re never too old and it’s never too late to pursue a life that feels authentically yours.

Original Airdate: 10/5/.2026