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Free Thinking with Montel

Montel Williams

Free Thinking with Emmy-Award winning talk show host Montel Williams, is a new social commentary podcast that will tackle issues from the headlines, feature interviews with newsmakers and shine light on stories and topics Montel is passionate about. New shows will publish every Tuesday and Friday beginning September 1, 2020..

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00:39:47

Success Isn’t Freedom: A Neurosurgeon’s Truth

Free Thinking with Montel ·

2026/04/14

#FreeThinkingWithMontel #MontelWilliams #CostOfSuccessWhat does it really cost to be successful? In this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with Dr. Craig Yorke—neurosurgeon and author of Steep: A Black Neurosurgeon’s Journey—to unpack the hidden cost of excellence. From growing up in segregated Boston to becoming a leading neurosurgeon, Yorke shares the pressure of being raised to be “beyond criticism,” the reality of navigating race and identity in America, and the

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00:59:55

Redefining Limits with MS: Colin Goodman & Matthew...

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2026/03/10

On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel sits down with endurance runners Colin Goodman and Matthew Knaggs—two men living with Multiple Sclerosis who refuse to let diagnosis define their future.After being diagnosed with MS, both Colin and Matt chose movement over fear. Their latest challenge is extraordinary: a 350-mile run across Ireland from Mizen Head to Malin Head, raising funds and awareness for MS while sparking honest conversations about resilience, identity, and what it means

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00:42:40

Healing on the Water: Veterans, PTSD, and the Power...

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2026/03/04

For many veterans and first responders, the hardest battles don’t end when the uniform comes off. Trauma, PTSD, and moral injury can follow them home—quietly shaping relationships, identity, and everyday life.On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel sits down with Lew and Nicole Duckwall, co-founders of Patriot Anglers, to talk about what healing actually looks like after service. Lew is a military veteran who struggled with severe PTSD after leaving the military. When traditional paths

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00:50:15

A Life Built on Choice: Roy Hughes

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2026/02/25

What does it take to break a cycle you were born into?This week on Free Thinking with Montel, I sit down with Roy Hughes — author, veteran, and foster care survivor — to talk about resilience, responsibility, and redefining what family really means.Roy’s new memoir, Empty Hands: How One Foster Child Sacrificed Everything He Knew for Life, Liberty, and Happiness, is a raw and unfiltered look at growing up inside the foster system, surviving abuse, and fighting for a future he was never promised. But

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00:39:06

Say It Now: The Life-Changing Power of Gratitude:...

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2026/02/11

This week on Free Thinking with Montel, Montel sits down with Walter Green — visionary leader, bestselling author, and founder of the global Say It Now movement — to explore one of the simplest yet most powerful forces in human life: gratitude.Walter has built the world’s largest living-tribute initiative around a single idea: don’t wait to say thank you. Through National Say It Now Day (December 17th), his bestselling book This Is The Moment!, a viral documentary with over half a million views in

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00:33:02

Jamaica After the Storm: Cheryl McCourtie

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2026/01/28

In this powerful and deeply human episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with writer, cultural advocate, and founder of the Baldhead Empress platform, Cheryl McCourtie, to unpack the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa and what recovery really looks like for Jamaica.On October 28, 2025, the strongest hurricane in Jamaica’s recorded history tore through the island—claiming lives, displacing more than 12,000 people, crippling agriculture, and wiping out an estimated 41%

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00:39:09

Sea Change: Hope for Our Oceans and Beyond with...

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2026/01/14

Join Montel Williams for an inspiring episode of Free Thinking as we dive into one of the most remarkable environmental success stories of our time. Our guest, Amanda Leland, Executive Director of the Environmental Defense Fund and co-author of the groundbreaking book Sea Change: Unlikely Allies and a Success Story of Oceanic Proportions, takes us on a journey through the miraculous recovery of the Gulf’s red snapper population.Once on the brink of collapse, the Gulf’s red snapper fishery has

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00:34:10

Turning Pain into Purpose: Ashley Schneider’s...

Free Thinking with Montel ·

2025/12/31

In this inspiring episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we sit down with Ashley Schneider, the powerhouse behind MS Run the US, Inc., and author of the new memoir The Long Run Home. Ashley’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and turning personal pain into a movement that has raised over $4 million for multiple sclerosis awareness, aid, and research.Ashley shares her deeply personal connection to MS through her mother, Jill, whose battle with the disease inspired Ashley’s extraordinary 2010 solo

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00:44:29

SuperAging: Redefining What It Means to Grow Older...

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2025/12/17

What if getting older didn’t mean getting old? On today’s episode of Free Thinking, Montel dives into the revolutionary concept of SuperAging with special guest David Cravit, co-author of The SuperAging Workbook. (Larry Wolf couldn’t join us this time, but his insights are still front and center!)David shares the groundbreaking strategies behind the Seven A’s of SuperAging—a powerful framework to help you live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. From cultivating a positive attitude to

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00:46:51

The Intersection of Faith and Identity: Dr. David...

Free Thinking with Montel ·

2025/12/10

In this deeply moving episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we welcome back Dr. David Weill, renowned pulmonologist, author, and storyteller. You may remember him from his previous appearance, where he shared insights from his memoir Exhale: Hope, Healing, and A Life in Transplant. Now, he returns to discuss his latest book, Tell Me I Belong: A Journey Across Faiths and Generations, releasing December 9th.Dr. Weill takes us on a profound journey of self-discovery, exploring his family’s escape from

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00:51:32

"Rebuilding Identity After Stroke: A Journey of Hope...

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2025/11/05

In this powerful episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with two extraordinary guests, Debra Meyerson and Steve Zuckerman, to explore the emotional and physical journey of stroke recovery. Debra, a former Stanford professor, and Steve, her husband and care-partner, share their deeply personal story of resilience, identity rebuilding, and advocacy following Debra’s life-altering stroke in 2010.The couple discusses their nonprofit, Stroke Onward, and the second edition of

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00:37:39

The Rise of Christian Nationalism: Insights from Dr...

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2025/10/21

On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we dive into one of the most pressing and complex issues of our time: the intersection of faith, politics, and democracy in America. Montel sits down with Dr. Matthew Boedy, a professor of rhetoric, author, and advocate, to discuss his groundbreaking new book, The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy. Dr. Boedy unpacks the origins and evolution of the Seven Mountains Mandate, a decades-long

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00:53:27

Leading Your Life: Insights from Adam Mendler

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2025/09/30

In this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we dive into the art of leadership—not just in the boardroom, but in your everyday life. Montel sits down with Adam Mendler, a nationally recognized authority on leadership, entrepreneur, and host of the top-rated podcast Thirty Minute Mentors. Adam has interviewed over 500 of America’s most successful leaders, from CEOs to athletes, and brings a wealth of insights on how leadership principles can transform not just businesses, but personal

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00:33:40

Breaking the Cycle: John Beyer’s Inspiring Memoir

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2025/09/16

In this powerful episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we’re diving into a story of resilience, redemption, and reinvention. Montel sits down with John Beyer, author of the upcoming memoir LIVE A LITTLE BETTER: One Man’s Journey of Survival, Sobriety, and Success. John’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary—rising from a childhood marked by addiction and neglect to becoming a successful entrepreneur, musician, and advocate for autism awareness.John opens up about his chaotic upbringing, his

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00:44:41

How Everyday People Can Make a Difference in...

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2025/08/26

In this powerful episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we’re diving into a conversation that’s not just timely—it’s transformative. Montel sits down with Sam Daley-Harris, a trailblazing advocate for citizen engagement and the author of the newly revised Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy.Sam has spent over four decades empowering everyday people to reclaim their power and make a real difference on issues like poverty, climate change, and social justice

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00:59:02

Disrupting the System: The Future of American...

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2025/08/12

In this thought-provoking episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we’re diving headfirst into the future of healthcare with the brilliant Dr. Marschall Runge. As a distinguished physician-scientist, Dean of the University of Michigan Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine, Dr. Runge has spent decades at the forefront of academic medicine and healthcare innovation. Now, he’s here to share insights from his groundbreaking book, The Great Healthcare Disruption. Join Montel and Dr. Runge as they

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00:47:31

The Thriller That Dares to Challenge America’s Future...

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2025/07/29

In this riveting episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we sit down with Otho Eskin—veteran, diplomat, and acclaimed thriller author—to explore the fascinating intersections of his life and work. From his distinguished career in the U.S. Army and Foreign Service to his transition into writing politically charged thrillers, Otho brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table. We’ll dive into his latest novel, Black Sun Rising, a gripping and timely thriller that tackles themes of extremism,

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00:39:42

Profit over Patients: The Dark Side of Big Pharma |...

Free Thinking with Montel ·

2025/07/15

In this eye-opening episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we sit down with Lisa Pratta, a former top pharmaceutical sales rep turned whistleblower, to discuss her explosive new book, False Claims: One Insider's Impossible Battle Against Big Pharma Corruption. Lisa’s story is one of courage, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to exposing the truth. For over three decades, Lisa thrived in the pharmaceutical industry, breaking barriers as a woman in a male-dominated field. But behind the glossy

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00:35:55

Bee Venom Therapy with Marilyn Murray Willison

Free Thinking with Montel ·

2025/07/01

What do honeybees and hope have in common? Prepare to be inspired by Marilyn Murray Willison, a renowned journalist, author of What the Honeybees Taught Me, and someone who has fearlessly redefined living with multiple sclerosis (MS).Diagnosed in 1984, Marilyn chose an unconventional path to manage her condition: Bee Venom Therapy (BVT). In this episode, she opens up about her 5-year commitment to a therapy that involves 50 bee stings a week, how it halted her MS progression, and the invaluable life

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00:39:13

The Complexities of Female Friendships with Susan...

Free Thinking with Montel ·

2025/06/17

On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we take a deep look into the emotional and intricate world of female friendships. These bonds can be life-changing, but what happens when they take a toxic turn or ultimately fall apart?Joining us is the brilliant Susan Shapiro Barash, a renowned author and gender studies expert who has spent decades exploring women’s roles and relationships. From the seven archetypes of unhealthy friendships to the subtle differences between best friend and sister

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