Poducer Logo
Chatting With Betsy

Chatting With Betsy

💡 At Passionate World Talk Radio, we believe real conversations matter. Stay inspired and keep listening to Chatting with Betsy at www.passionateworldtalkradio.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chatting-with-betsy--4211847/support.

Episodes icon

10

Why Passion Isn’t Enough to Keep Us Motivated

Why Passion Isn’t Enough to Keep Us Motivated

A down-to-earth conversation about what truly drives motivation and why passion alone isn’t always the answer.<br /><br />In this episode of Chatting with Betsy, Betsy talks with Dr. Bobby Hoffman about his new book, The Paradox of Passion: How Rewards Covertly Control Motivation. They discuss why passion can be wonderful, but why depending too much on passion can create problems. They also talk about the book cover and the icons that represent different parts of motivation.<br /><br />Betsy asks Dr. Hoffman if anger can ever turn into passion, something that connects to her own journey after Matt’s di...

Ellipse
What Happened to Millennials: Conversation with Charlie Wells

What Happened to Millennials: Conversation with Charlie Wells

Award-winning reporter Charlie Wells joins Betsy Wurzel to discuss What Happened to Millennials, exploring identity, culture, technology, and how this generation is reshaping the world. A powerful conversation you won’t want to miss.<br /><br />In this episode of Chatting with Betsy, Betsy Wurzel speaks with award-winning journalist Charlie Wells about his new book, What Happened to Millennials: In Defense of a Generation. Charlie shares why he wrote the book, what he learned about Millennial identity, and how rapid technological and cultural changes shaped the largest living generation. They also discuss powerful personal stories, including the impact of 9/11 on yo...

Ellipse
Breast Cancer Advocacy Pioneers Who Changed Everything

Breast Cancer Advocacy Pioneers Who Changed Everything

Discover how three fearless women transformed breast cancer awareness and inspired generations to advocate for their health, from treatment choices to early detection breakthroughs.<br /><br />In this episode of Chatting with Betsy, host Betsy Wurzel speaks with award-winning author and historian Judith L. Pearson about the fearless women who transformed breast cancer awareness and patient advocacy. These Breast Cancer Advocacy Pioneers—Shirley Temple Black, Rose Kushner, and Evelyn Lauder—helped women gain a voice in their own treatment at a time when decisions were often made for them.<br /><br />From speaking publicly about diagnosis, to challenging medical standards, to c...

Ellipse
A Mother’s Strength: Adrienne Bender on Loss, Resilience & Healing

A Mother’s Strength: Adrienne Bender on Loss, Resilience & Healing

A powerful conversation with Adrienne Bender as she shares her children’s stories, her journey through loss, and the strength it takes to keep living with purpose and love.<br /><br />In this heartfelt episode of Chatting with Betsy, host Betsy Wurzel speaks with author, Registered Nurse, and grief recovery specialist Adrienne Bender about her courageous path through unimaginable loss and the resilience that shaped her into the woman she is today. Adrienne became a single mother at seventeen when her son Kyler was born.<br /><br /> She worked tirelessly to build a future—putting herself through college, becoming a Regis...

Ellipse
Understanding Economics: Howard Yaruss Explains What Every American Should Know

Understanding Economics: Howard Yaruss Explains What Every American Should Know

Discover how understanding economics can empower everyday Americans. Howard Yaruss joins Betsy Wurzel to explain inflation, Social Security, Medicare, and the financial myths shaping our daily lives.<br /><br /><br />In this enlightening episode of Chatting with Betsy, host Betsy Wurzel talks with Howard Yaruss — economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and author of Understandable Economics. Howard breaks down how our economic system works in simple, practical terms that every American can understand. Together, they explore some of the biggest myths in today’s conversations about money, including whether Social Security and Medicare are really “running out of money,” why inflation happens, and what...

Ellipse
How Dr. Ethelle Lord Is Transforming Dementia Care

How Dr. Ethelle Lord Is Transforming Dementia Care

What if dementia care could be guided by love and knowledge — not fear? Dr. Ethelle Lord joins Betsy Wurzel to share how education is changing caregiving forever.<br /><br />In this enlightening episode of Chatting with Betsy, host Betsy Wurzel speaks with Dr. Ethelle Lord, founder of the International Caregivers Association (ICA) and a pioneer in transforming how dementia care is taught and delivered worldwide. Betsy and Dr. Lord share their personal caregiving journeys and the deep love that continues long after loss. Dr. Lord discusses her mission to empower family caregivers, professionals, and organizations through compassion, training, and advocacy — help...

Ellipse
The Secret to Soulmate Love That Actually Lasts

The Secret to Soulmate Love That Actually Lasts

Discover how Lisa and Scott Brearley built a love rooted in authenticity, healing, and growth in this heartwarming conversation with Betsy Wurzel.<br /><br /><br />In this inspiring episode of Chatting with Betsy, host Betsy Wurzel welcomes Lisa and Scott Brearley, co-hosts of the Soulmates and Suitcases Podcast, for a powerful discussion about love, healing, and living with intention. Lisa and Scott share how they met during a seven-day self-development course and built a partnership centered on authenticity, communication, and personal growth. They reveal how giving your partner space for reflection and balance creates a foundation for true emotional connection.<...

Ellipse
The Stolen Painting That Changed Everything

The Stolen Painting That Changed Everything

A stolen painting. A survivor’s courage. A thief’s redemption. Betsy and author Bill Frisco explore how truth and love can outlast hate and history.<br /><br /><br /><br />In this episode of Chatting with Betsy, host Betsy Wurzel speaks with Bill Frisco, author of Every Day Is Like Sunday: The Silent Re-Looting of Art Stolen by the Nazis. Their heartfelt conversation explores how a chance meeting at the Jersey Shore in 1985 inspired a story of stolen Jewish artwork, justice, and redemption.<br /><br />Betsy and Bill dive into the heart of Every Day Is Like Sunday, a gripping tale...

Ellipse
How to Help Your Child Grow with Confidence and Joy

How to Help Your Child Grow with Confidence and Joy

Betsy Wurzel and guest Kristen Griffin share heartfelt ways to help children build confidence, calm, and self-worth through kindness, creativity, and connection.<br /><br /><br />In this powerful episode of Chatting with Betsy, host Betsy Wurzel asks a question every parent should consider: Is your child growing up confident—or just getting by? Betsy welcomes Kristen Griffin, founder of Happy Happy Everything, Inc., to discuss how parents and caregivers can help children build joy, self-worth, and calm through creative play and affirming messages. Kristen shares how her Happy Clouds book series and Calm Clouds comfort toys inspire kids to find pe...

Ellipse
Suzy’s Story: A Mother’s Love Beyond Limits

Suzy’s Story: A Mother’s Love Beyond Limits

“When doctors said ‘never,’ one mother proved them wrong. Hear how Jane Fischer’s daughter Suzy defied all odds.<br /><br /><br />In this heartfelt interview, Betsy Wurzel talks with Jane Fischer, author of If You Knew Suzy: Pushing Past the Boundaries of Never with Carol Ann Ross. Jane shares her journey as the mother of Suzy, who was born with severe brain abnormalities. Doctors said Suzy would never walk, talk, or live independently—but with love, faith, and persistence, Suzy proved them wrong. Diagnosed with Joubert Syndrome, Suzy became the oldest known person with the condition at age 51, inspiring everyone s...

Ellipse
Poducer Logo