Duologue with Leslie Heaney

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The Women Who Created A President – feat. Ed O’Keefe May 29, 2024

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In today’s episode, Leslie sits down with Ed O’Keefe — an award-winning TV producer, reporter, and author. While as a Harvard Kennedy School Fellow, O’Keefe stumbled upon some unpublished letters between Theodore Roosevelt and two of the most important women in his life: his daughter Alice and his sister Bamie.

As a lifelong admirer of Roosevelt, Ed delved into the influence these relationships had on Roosevelt and his rise to the Presidency in his debut novel, “The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt – The Women Who Created a President”.

Ed and Leslie talk about Roosevelt’s incredible life and legacy and the women in his life that gave its shape and meaning, they explore Roosevelt’s legacy and the incredible museum that is being built in his honor in North Dakota led by Ed as the new CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation.

For history lovers, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! If you enjoy The Interview with Leslie, please subscribe on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram @theinterviewwithleslie.

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[VIDEO] Mental Health Matters - feat. Corinne Catarozoli, Ph.D. May 22, 2024

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As we near the end of May, Mental Health Awareness Month, Leslie sat down with Dr. Corinne Catarozoli - a leader in pediatric integrated care at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Dr. Catarozoli is an expert in evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety disorders. Her specialties include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and pediatric behavioral medicine.

Dr. Catarozoli and Leslie talk about the three most common types of mental illness affecting children: anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. They discuss what parents can do to identify these mental health issues, the best treatments available for these conditions, and where parents can go to find mental health providers who are trained in evidence-based treatment.

Grab your pen and paper, and get ready to take some notes as this episode is incredibly informative and impactful.

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City | Country - feat. Peter Pennoyer May 15, 2024

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Today, I am very excited to be speaking with architect extraordinaire, Peter Pennoyer.

Peter is the founding partner of Peter Pennoyer Architects, New York-based architecture and design firm. He's a member of Architectural Digest AD100, a fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and the 2024 recipient of the Richard H. Driehaus Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in the architecture industry.

He's the co-author of six books on 20th Century American Architects and the author of A House In The Country, written with his wife, interior designer Katie Ridder. Recent projects include a house for the Jeff Koons family, an art deco-style apartment building on Madison Avenue, and Rowdy Meadow, an award-winning Czech-Cuban-style house in Ohio.

The firm's newest book, Peter Pennoyer’s Architect: City | Country, was published by Vendome Press in the Fall of 2023. In today's episode, Peter and I talk about his inspirations, his creative process, beautiful historic architecture in and around New York, and about his new book City | Country.

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"The Zibby-Verse" - feat. Zibby Owens May 08, 2024

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In this episode, Leslie sits down with Zibby Owens -- publisher, author, and host of "Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books", an award-winning podcast.

Zibby has been referred to as New York City's "most powerful 'bookfluencer." She just released her latest book, Blank: A Novel. She also has two other bestsellers, "Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature" and a children's book called "Princess Charming."

On top of her own writing, she is the co-founder and CEO of Zibby Books publishing house, owns an independent bookstore in Santa Monica, CA., and runs what is referred to as "Zibby-Verse" -- a community of book lovers for which she offers retreats, classes, special events, and more.

Leslie and Zibby discuss her inspirations and how this mom of four finds time the time to sleep all while creating an entire literary universe.

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Choose Joy - feat. Kate Doerge May 01, 2024

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Today I'm honored to be speaking with Kate Doerge. Kate's daughter, Penny passed away in November 2022 from Neurofibromatosis (NF) - the most common genetic disorder in children, yet one of which there is still no cure.

In the wake of Penny's passing, Kate, her husband Chad, their family, friends and Penny's friends founded the Penny's Flight Foundation. The work and mission of this foundation has turned into a national movement to find a cure for NF. All who were touched by Penny have approached the mission of Penny's Flight with the same boundless positivity, joy and enthusiasm that defined Penny's life.

To kick off the month of May, which is Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month, Kate and I talk in this episode about Penny's incredible life and legacy and what she and communities across the country are doing to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for NF.

Get ready to be inspired by Kate, her family, and friends who have transformed a great loss into an incredible movement to honor beloved Penny and to make a difference in the lives of others.

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Hot Topics in Pediatrics - feat. Dr. Sallie Permar Apr 24, 2024

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In today’s episode, Leslie speaks with expert pediatrician Dr. Sallie Permar. Dr. Permar is Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine and Pediatrician-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital.

Leslie and Dr. Permar talk hot topics in pediatric medicine – ones that are not necessarily making headlines – but issues that are on the minds of America’s top pediatricians…and should be on all of our minds too!

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Beyond Fear - feat. Ted Giovanis Apr 18, 2024

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In today’s episode, Leslie sits down with Ted Giovanis – a person who lives life to its fullest – an expert in Medicaid and Medicare regulation, an advocate, philanthropist, author and race car driver.

Ted and Leslie do a deep dive into his landmark court case against the federal government for failing to properly reimburse hospitals resulting in a multibillion-dollar settlement for hospitals nationwide. They talk about the foundation he created following this judgment in his late wife’s honor – focused on cancer research and its $35 million dollar gift to Johns Hopkins to further that research.

Leslie and Ted also explore his life as a race car driver and race team owner – and all at the age of 78! Leslie was left inspired by Ted’s extraordinary life, career and the life lessons he imparted….she knows you will leave feeling inspired too...

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Bon Appétit - feat. Daniel Boulud and Sebastien Silvestri Apr 10, 2024

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In today’s episode, Leslie sits down with world-renowned chef, Daniel Boulud, and the man behind Chef Boulud’s Restaurant Group, Dinex Group CEO, Sebastien Silvestri.

Daniel and Sebastien talk about their careers, inspirations, favorite dishes and the secret sauce to their creating and maintaining critically acclaimed restaurants worldwide. Leslie is still pinching herself getting to spend the afternoon with these brilliant, funny and extraordinary talents…

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"Together, A Future Without Limits" - feat. Shavar Jeffries Mar 27, 2024

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In Episode 18, Leslie speaks with Shavar Jeffries, CEO of the Kipp Foundation.

The Kipp Foundation supports KIPP schools, a national network of charter schools educating more than 120,000 students in grades Prek-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC.

Leslie and Shavar talk about his inspirational life story and career, the challenges facing education today, and the incredible impact of KIPP schools and the KIPP Foundation on providing access to a transformative education for underserved children throughout the United States.

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Forgetting: The Benefits of Not Remembering - feat. Dr. Scott Small Mar 20, 2024

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In today’s episode, Leslie speaks with Dr. Scott Small, Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Columbia University. Dr. Small is globally recognized as an expert in Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive aging. He has been researching the disease for decades and his lab has pioneered MRI techniques that have identified areas of the brain most affected by aging and disease.

Leslie talks with Dr. Small about his new book, Forgetting: The Benefits of Not Remembering, exploring how forgetting is not only normal and good, but also a necessary and positive function for our brains. She also explores Alzheimer’s Disease, any steps we can take to help prevent the onset of the disease, the latest therapies, drugs available, and what the future holds for Alzheimer’s treatment…

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