Episodes

  • The Getting Real With Hilary Show, September 2, 2025

    The Getting Real With Hilary Show, September 2, 2025
    Sep 2 2025
    Title: S5EP1, How To Navigate A Loved One's Journey with Alzheimer's and Senile Dementia with Lisa Skinner Summary: Lisa Skinner has spent 30 years as a behavioral specialist in the field of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. In our conversation we went over the risk factors for the disease - what we can and can't impact. Lisa herself has had 8 family members who suffered. Lisa's goal is to raise awareness of this disease by filling in the missing pieces for all of us. Our conversation educates us on how the disease impacts our brains, which parts can go first, and how we can interact with those suffering in an effective way. Listen to our conversation to learn how to reduce the stress and anxiety for everyone involved. It can truly change the quality of life for the ones suffering either as a patient or a caregiver. Bio: Lisa Skinner is a behavioural expert in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. In her 20-year career as a community counselor and regional director of senior care facilities, she has helped thousands of families find the best care options for their loved ones. She holds an Administrator’s License through the California Department of Social Services. As a trainer, adviser and public speaker, Paglia has dedicated her career to teaching people the skills to effectively manage brain disease. Website: http://www.allseniorssafeandsound.com/ #hilaryburns #gettingrealwithhilary #realtalk #getreal #getfree #inspiration #thegettingrealwithhilaryshow #LisaSkinner ##alzheimers #braindisease #seniledementia #LisaSkinner #thegettingrealwithhilaryshow #brainscience #retrainthebrain #prevention #riskfactors #seniorcare #socialservices
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    55 mins
  • The Getting Real With Hilary Show, August 26, 2025

    The Getting Real With Hilary Show, August 26, 2025
    Aug 26 2025
    Title: S4EP13, From The Hands That Have to The Hands In Need with Steve West Summary: Steve West is just a good guy. Really good. From a young age, he started speaking up about how people are treated. He has created a game in Palm Beach County, Florida. It's called THE IN-CROWD. He takes what people need to give away and gives it to those in need. He is looking to pass on his organization to the right person. Steve is 86 and wants to continue the amazing work of his organization. There is no money that changes hands. None. There is no bureaucracy. None. There are just people doing what they want when they want and helping people. The currency of the organization is joy. If you would like to start an organization like this in your area, reach out to Steve. He will mentor you - for free, of course. This is a unique opportunity. Steve has amazing stories as well. Working with Muhammed Ali, created miracles in the New York school systems, taking on world hunger, and other amazing endeavors. Join us for this inspiring and mind-awakening conversation. BIO Steve West, Founder of THE IN-CROWD, has been involved in social justice causes since his youth. Steve integrated his career between entrepreneurial social justice volunteering and business. A leader in the Fair Housing Movement of the 1960s, he took on world hunger in the 1980s. At the same time he focused on third world development and has been involved with that since 1980. West’s unique experiences in social justice issues gives him a unique perspective for working in underserved communities. Steve initiated the first Fair Housing Group in the United States in 1962. This was the model for the movement which grew quickly and after 6 years the humble beginning became the law of the land that exists today. In 1982 Steve Co-Founded and became the Executive Director of Impact On Hunger, one of the two major world anti-hunger educational organizations of the day. Perhaps Mr. West’s most informative experience is his forty plus years involvement with one of the world’s premier third world self-development organizations, Sarvodaya Shramadana. Alongside these activities Steve started and grew four businesses. At the age of 80, Steve said he’s finally reached “middle-age.” An active competitive singles tennis player, our founder works tirelessly for social justice. He has extraordinary energy and an optimistic outlook. Steve regards himself as a Social Justice Entrepreneur. Website: steve@thein-crowd.org #hilaryburns #gettingrealwithhilary #SteveWest #worldhunger #volunteerism #SteveWest #thein-crowd #entrepreneur #fairhousingmovement #rolemodel #mentor #civilrights #bnaibrith #identicaltwins #partnership #awardwinner #volunteeroftheyear #executivedirector #thirdworlddevelopment #thegettingrealwithhilaryshow
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    55 mins
  • The Getting Real With Hilary Show, August 19, 2025

    The Getting Real With Hilary Show, August 19, 2025
    Aug 19 2025
    Title: S4EP12, Lean in to Grief, Nurture Yourself, and Embrace the Loving Memory with Sally McQuillen Summary: Sally McQuillen's memoir touched me deeply. She beautifully weaves losing her son, Christopher and her overwhelming grief, with the joy of raising this wild, beautiful child. You will feel her pain, her joy, and travel along her path of loss, acceptance and love. Sally wants to help others who are grieving, affected by addiction, and/or overcome with fear. Sally learns to lean into the grief, give up her guilt and self-doubt, and embrace the time she had with her high energy and sensitive son. Please pass this book on to anyone you think is experiencing grief, addiction related suffering or living with fear. Her book, "Reaching for Beautiful," A Memoir of Loving and Losing a Wild Child, is a wonderful, nurturing book. Thank you, Sally, for allowing us to experience your loss and road to recovery with you. Blessings to you and your family. BIO Sally McQuillen, LCSW, CADC, is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in addiction recovery, grief and trauma healing. An avid reader with a double major in writing and dance criticism in college, she began working in public relations and marketing prior to obtaining her master’s degree in social work. Reaching for Beautiful is Sally’s first book. She and her husband live on the north shore of Chicago where they raised their three children. Website: sallymcquillen.com #hilaryburns #gettingrealwithhilary #SallyMcQuillen #loss #lossofchild #parenting #wildchild #love #addiction #recovery #compassion #brotherhood #clean #sober #drugs #siblingloss #attentiondeficit #neurodiversity #ADHD #SallyMcQuillen #Reachingforbeautiful #Thegettingrealwithhilaryshow #author #interview #death #alcoholism #drugaddiction #love #spirit #rehab #lettinggo
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    56 mins
  • The Getting Real With Hilary Show, August 12, 2025

    The Getting Real With Hilary Show, August 12, 2025
    Aug 12 2025
    Title: S4EP11, I Didn't Realize What A Dark Place I Was In with Jerry Dale Summary: "Music, Porn & Jesus," is the name of Jerry Dale's book. How do those 3 words go together? That's what we talk about in our fascinating conversation. Jerry was raised in two worlds: the hood and the white neighborhood - so he knew both. His grandfather and father had side hussles that also became natural for Jerry. His love for music brought him into the music business. Even though he was raised believing in Jesus, he rationalized his involvement in the dark side of the music industry. He went deeper and eventually found his way into the porn industry. Jerry produced two of the Porn Awards shows in Dallas. It was a natural progression, but deep inside, Jerry knew that something was wrong. Jerry's book is a raw, authentic look at his "Journey to Redemption." You will be educated, relate, and potentially, be saved by reading it and listening to our conversation. I thank Jerry for his courage, commitment, and fresh passion for his new way of life. BIO: Jerry Dale is a dynamic author, music industry leader, and storyteller whose life journey has captivated audiences worldwide. In his memoir, Music, Porn & Jesus: A Journey to Redemption, Jerry shares his extraordinary transformation from a fast-paced career in the music industry and struggles in the adult entertainment world to finding true peace and purpose through faith. With raw honesty and profound spiritual insight, Jerry’s story is a testament to resilience, redemption, and the unrelenting grace of God. Through his writing and public engagements, he inspires others to embrace hope and discover their own path to healing. Website: https://iamjerrydale.com/ Book: https://a.co/d/87UW45d #hilaryburns #gettingrealwithhilary #JerryDale #MusicPornJesus #RedemptionStory #FaithAndForgiveness #FromPornToPurpose #MusicIndustrySecrets #AdultEntertainmentIndustry #JourneyToFaith #RawTestimony #FormerPornProducer #JesusSaves #SpiritualAwakening #HoodToHealing #BlackAuthorsMatter #ChristianTransformation #MusicBusinessInsider #BreakingFreeFromPorn #FaithBasedRecovery #FaithInDarkness #StrugglesToSalvation #TestimonyOfGrace #ChristianPodcast #RealTalkWithHilary #JesusChangedMyLife #OvercomingTemptation #LifeAfterSin #DallasPornIndustry #RecordLabelLife #BehindTheScenesMusic #ChristianRedemptionStories #UrbanFaithJourney
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    56 mins
  • The Getting Real With Hilary Show, August 5, 2025

    The Getting Real With Hilary Show, August 5, 2025
    Aug 5 2025
    Title: S4EP10, A New Way to Process Trauma with Stephen Quandt Summary: Wow! This interview blew my mind. Stephen's story is rich, eye-opening, and filled my soul. Starting out as a theatrical lighting designer, Stephen started working with animal welfare, particularly with cats. His journey led him to the site of the Joplin tornado, taking care of abandoned animals. Stephen had a life-changing experience with a cat he named Petunia and was never the same. He learned how to alleviate the suffering and trauma of animals and eventually started working full time in animal welfare. Stephen got his certification in cat behavior and now speaks and travels to different locations, sharing what he has learned. Our conversation was eye opening for both of us. BIO Stephen is the founder of Stephen Quandt Feline Behavior Associates, LLC, and is a Feline Training and Behavior Specialist certified through the Animal Behavior Institute and a recent author with the publication of his first children’s book, HAPPY COMES HOME available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. He is a professional feline behavior specialist with over 20 years of experience working with cats in private consultations, animal shelters and in the field. A background of nationwide rescue work with the ASPCA greatly enriched his empathy with communities of cat lovers in need of help. In 2019 he participated in a spay/neuter and research campaign to assist the animals that live in the exclusion zone around the Chernobyl nuclear plant, many of whom have descended from the pets left behind after the accident in 1986. His current work with the Animal Care Centers of NYC advances that compassionate connection. Website: catbehaviorhelp.com #hilaryburns #gettingrealwithhilary #StephenQuandt #felinecare #chernobyl #joplintornado #ASPCA #theatricallightingdesigner #stephenquandt #canine #citizencanine #HappyComesHome #author #catbehaviorconsultant #catbehavior #cats #dogs #trauma #balance #DogsofChernobyl #catbehaviorhelp #AmimalcarecenterofNYC #compassionfatigue #vicarioustrauma #kindness #helpingastranger
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    59 mins
  • The Getting Real With Hilary Show, July 29, 2025

    The Getting Real With Hilary Show, July 29, 2025
    Jul 29 2025
    Title: S4EP9, You Can't Mess This Up with Amy Weinland Daughters Summary: "This is ridiculous," Amy told herself, but she did it anyway. She wrote handwritten letters to her "friends" on Facebook, never knowing how this simple act would change so many lives. Amy went with her gut, never stopping until she reached the end. "Dear Dana," her second book, tells this heart-warming story of her relationship with Dana, someone she hadn't seen in 30 years. Seeing the impact of a handwritten letter, Amy then goes on to write to her other Facebook friends. Her first book, "You Can't Mess This Up", is also a fascinating study in human nature. Amy goes back to visit her family, including her 10-year-old self, as it was in 1978. What Amy learns in this fictional time-travelling memoir could change your life. Our conversation was fun, insightful, and real. Join us in discussing Amy's books, her unbelievable connections, and how to follow your gut, despite what your thinking is telling you. Thank you, Amy, for the difference you are making in so many lives. BIO A native Houstonian and a graduate of The Texas Tech University, Amy W. Daughters has been a freelance writer for more than a decade — mostly covering college football and sometimes talking about her feelings. Her debut novel, You Cannot Mess This Up: A True Story That Never Happened (She Writes Press, 2019), was selected as the Silver Winner for Humor in the 2019 Foreword INDIES and the Overall Winner for Humor/Comedy in the 2020 Next Generation Indie Awards. An amateur historian, hack golfer, charlatan fashion model, and regular on the ribbon dancing circuit, Amy — a proud former resident of Blackwell, England, and Dayton, Ohio currently lives in Tomball, Texas, a suburb of Houston. She is married to a foxy computer person, Willie, and is the lucky mother of two amazing sons, Will and Matthew. Website: amydaughters.com #hilaryburns #gettingrealwithhilary #AmyWeinlandDaughters #timetravel #DearDana #friendship #Facebook #God #prayers #Texas #Ohio #CampOlympia #YouCan'tMessThisUp #AmyDaughters #AmyWeinlandDaughters #alcohol #teenagers #beingseen #motherdaughterrelationships #memories #handwrittenletters #correspondence #friends #connection #humanconnection #emotions #speakingup #lossofchild #death #illness #bravery #courage #trustyourself
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    56 mins
  • The Getting Real With Hilary Show, July 22, 2025

    The Getting Real With Hilary Show, July 22, 2025
    Jul 22 2025
    Title: S4EP8, Laughter is a Tool of Healing with Jane Marla Robbins Summary: Myasthenia Gravis is a pretty serious disease. Jane Marla Robbins should know. She was diagnosed with it in 2021. Her doctors didn't really know how to treat her. She had blurry vision, couldn't chew, and other nasty symptoms. What would you do if you were diagnosed with this "Snowflake" disease? (That means no two cases are alike). Would you write a funny musical about your time in the hospital? Of course. And that's just what Jane did. It's her 6th book. Jane has had an amazing career acting, dancing, performing her own one woman shows, and making people laugh. We discuss how the isolation of COVID suppressed her immune system and how laughter helped her heal. What a wonderful conversation. Thank you, Jane for your amazing spirit and laughter. BIO Jane's latest book is Myasthenia Gravis: The Musical. Unfortunately her social media following is quite small as she doesn't utilize those platforms. Jane Marla Robbins’ acting and coaching career spanned over 50 years and includes film, Broadway, and writing credits. She appeared in three Rocky films, and her one-woman play commissioned for the Kennedy Center was also performed at Lincoln Center. Diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) less than five years ago, she tuned into her creative writing background to publish her sixth book, Myasthenia Gravis: The Musical, My Medical, Hysterical, Poetical, Comical, 25-Month Memoir, which joins her best-selling Dogs in Topanga, Poems of the Laughing Buddha, and Café Mimosa in Topanga. Website: janemarlarobbins.com #hilaryburns #gettingrealwithhilary #JaneMarlaRobbins #myastheniagravis #acting #janemarlarobbins #love #snowflakedisease #imagery #dogs #Rocky #peoplepleasing #coach #laughter #laughing #healing #thegettingrealwithhilaryshow #gettingreal #LincolnCenter #onewomanshow #MarthaGraham #dancing #comedy
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    57 mins
  • The Getting Real With Hilary Show, July 15, 2025

    The Getting Real With Hilary Show, July 15, 2025
    Jul 15 2025
    Title: S7EP7, Life of a Divorced Kid, Balancing Two Different Worlds with Anthony J Mohr Summary: Tony's father was a gregarious, radio and tv star. Tony listened to his voice on the radio at night as he went to sleep. As he got older, he got to know his father better. When his parents divorced, his world shattered. Where was Dad and why was Mom unhappy? Tony's advice to parents who are divorcing. Get your kids into therapy. They may seem fine on the outside, but on the inside they could be confused, sad, angry, or afraid. Tony luckily had an actor/teacher who understood what he was going through and took him under his wing. When Tony's parents both remarried, he learned to balance between the two different households. Which was right, better or more desirable? Read Tony's book, "Every Other Weekend," to learn more about Beverly Hills in the 50's and 60's, life in Old Hollywood, and how Tony navigated between successful Stan and Gregarious Gerald. Bio: Author and retired judge Anthony Mohr knew his childhood and adolescence were different from most other kids his age. In Every Other Weekend: Coming of Age with Two Different Dads (Koehler Books), Anthony Mohr offers a poignant and compassionate portrait of two larger-than-life men – his actor father Gerald Mohr and inventor stepfather Stanley Dashew – and what it was like growing up in a blended family at a time when divorce was rare and considered shocking. He would make a great guest on Getting Real With Hilary. Mohr's days were littered with celebrities and parties; living abroad for film and TV shoots; even appearances in TV episodes, all courtesy of his radio and screen actor father Gerald Mohr. After Gerald Mohr leaves his family for another woman, his mother later marries businessman Stanley Dashew. Delivering a unique perspective on growing up in Beverly Hills in the 1950s and 60s, Anthony tracks his stepfather’s career successes and his biological father’s failures as he tries to find his place in the world. One weekend he’s sailing on his stepfather’s fifty-eight-foot catamaran; the next, his Swedish stepmother tells him that they’re poor. Every Other Weekend sees Anthony finding his place at the edge of what others regard as a dream world, a place where reality and fantasy blend, maps lead to the homes of the stars, and obstacles abound. Website: anthonyjmohr.com prbythebook.com/experts/anthony-j-mohr #hilaryburns #gettingrealwithhilary #AnthonyJMohr #realtalk #getreal #getfree #inspiration #thegettingrealwithhilaryshow #divorce #therapyforkids #remarriage #feelingalone #comparison #fathersonrelationships #everyotherweekend #sharingchildren #confusion #BeverlyHills #Geraldmohr #anthonymohr #divorcedhouseholds
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    56 mins