Peter Samuelson has produced blockbuster films, launched seven life-changing nonprofits, and mentored thousands of young adults—but his latest project might be his most personal yet. In this conversation, Peter joins Wendy to share the story behind his new book Finding Happy: A User’s Guide to Your Life with Lessons from Mine.

Together, they explore: How producing films prepared him to build global charities, why the foster care system needs a total reimagining, what it means to teach kindness and agency to young people, and how happiness isn’t found—it’s built

🎬 Plus: a first in podcast history… Peter and Wendy perform the Revenge of the Nerds nerd laugh. Yes, really.

📖 Finding Happy by Peter Samuelson is available June 10 — in print, e-book, and audiobook (read by Peter himself!).

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What if your best tool in the doctor’s office is the same one you use to shop online?

In this eye-opening episode of Sundays with Wendy, Dr. Kapil Kapoor joins Wendy to explore the modern healthcare landscape—and why patients need to start thinking like empowered consumers. From his Mayo Clinic roots to leading a practice committed to ethical, individualized care, Dr. Kapoor shares powerful stories that reveal the invisible forces shaping medical decisions today.

You’ll hear:

• Why “putting on your Amazon brain” can transform your next doctor visit
• How corporate medicine is changing patient care behind the scenes
• Tools and questions every caregiver and patient should have ready
• How AI, informed consent, and real conversations can lead to better outcomes
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This is a must-listen for anyone navigating the healthcare system—because healing starts with asking the right questions.

🩺 Dr. Kapil Kapoor is a retina specialist, educator, and patient advocate committed to keeping compassion at the center of medicine. Learn more at www.wagnerkapoor.com

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In this episode, Wendy Goldberg sits down with author Tony Stewart to explore the story behind his moving memoir, Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy While Grieving.

Tony opens up about the love story that shaped the book, the loss of his wife Lynn, and how writing became both a mirror and a map for his healing.

Together, Wendy and Tony reflect on what it means to hold grief with tenderness, to write from the truth of experience, and to find moments of joy—even in sorrow.

If you’ve ever loved deeply, lost profoundly, or longed for a way to make sense of it all, this conversation is for you.

Learn more about Tony Stewart and his memoir Carrying the Tiger at:

🔗 www.tonystewartauthor.com

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This week on Sundays with Wendy, I sit down with massage therapist, Reiki master, life coach—and two-time cancer thriver—Janet McCarthy, who shares how she approached her second diagnosis entirely differently.
We talk about listening to your intuition, rewriting the rules, and the power of saying no thank you to what doesn’t feel right.
💬 If you’ve ever felt like a passenger in your own healing, this one’s for you.

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What if speaking up could change the course of your healing?

When Julie Stevens was diagnosed with stage 4, aggressive, inoperable cancer, she realized that the traditional medical system wasn’t built for individualized healing. Instead of blindly following the standard treatment plan, she used data, self-advocacy, and alternative healing strategies to take control of her journey—and now, she’s helping others do the same.

💡 The truth? Patients often don’t say what they need to—because they don’t know they can.

In this episode, we uncover the critical conversations that every patient should have with their doctors, caregivers, and themselves.

What we cover:⚡ The unspoken struggles of being a patient—and why they need to be said⚡ How data and tracking can give patients more control over their health⚡ Why self-advocacy is a superpower in navigating the medical system⚡ The six healing toolboxes beyond traditional medicine⚡ The emotional toll of a diagnosis—and how to manage it with resilience⚡ How Mojo Health is giving patients access to personalized wellness strategiesJulie and I believe that patients deserve a voice in their healing—and this conversation will empower you with the knowledge, tools, and mindset to take charge of your health journey.

🔗 Learn more about Julie & Mojo Health: www.mojohealth.org

🎵 Cancer Playlist (Music for Healing & Strength): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6z1IQLzvILLuUHBro8UhOM?si=NSFjnGPOQNWB6hiZAFFdnwSpotify Playlist

📊 Strategy Builder to Avoid Side Effects: Build Your Strategy: https://www.mojohealth.org/strategy-builder-25

🩺 Job Description & Interview Guide for Your Oncologist: Be Your Own Champion: https://www.mojohealth.org/be-your-own-champion

🔍 Diagnostic Tool to Identify Root Causes of Disease: Reveal the Root Causes: https://www.mojohealth.org/reveal-the-root-causes

💬 What’s something you wish you had said to your doctor—or to yourself—sooner? Drop a comment below!

Caregiving is more than just providing support—it’s an emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal journey. Yet, so much of what caregivers experience goes unspoken. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Cindy Griffith, a psychic, spiritual teacher, and author of Soul Soothers: Mini Meditations for Busy Lives, to explore the unseen emotional and intuitive aspects of caregiving.

We dive into:

💙 Empathy vs. Being Empathic – Understanding the difference and why it matters

💙 The Caregiver’s Emotional Toll – What caregivers often don’t say about their experiences

💙 How Empathy Unlocks Intuitive Abilities – Recognizing the deeper connections in caregiving

💙 The Importance of Self-Intimacy – Why caregivers must nurture themselves first

💙 Grounding & Self-Care Strategies – Practical ways to maintain energy, balance, and resilience

💙 Healing with Integrity – How to stay true to yourself while caring for others.

Cindy’s personal experiences and deep wisdom shine a light on the often-overlooked spiritual side of caregiving, helping us understand that healing isn’t just about the patient—it’s also about the caregiver’s journey.🔗 Learn more about Cindy’s work at www.cindygriffith.com

💬 Have you ever been a caregiver? What did you wish people understood about your experience? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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In this episode, I sit down with Amy Darby, founder of the Eliza Hope Foundation and a kindred spirit in the journey of healing. Together, we share the joys, challenges, and heartache of building foundations born from profound love and loss.

💙 What you'll hear in this episode:🔹 The emotional journey of fundraising & nonprofit work🔹 How grief and memory shape our paths forward🔹 Creative expressions of loss and storytelling as healing🔹 The role of community in navigating deep grief🔹 Finding resilience, hope, and meaning in honoring our children’s legacies.

Join us as we go behind the scenes of healing—exploring the unseen moments, the connections that uplift us, and the unwavering power of love.

In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my dear friend Michele Bezjak, who stood by my side during one of the most challenging chapters. From our long-standing friendship to the moment I shared Ben’s diagnosis—and later, my own. Michele offers a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on what it truly means to support a loved one through illness.

We explore the emotional weight of receiving life-changing news as a friend, the power of mindset in healing, and cancer's unlikely blessings. Michele’s honesty and unwavering support remind us how these experiences redefine the meaning of true friendship.

💬 How has friendship played a role in your healing journey? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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