Life in HD

Pulizter Prize winning author, David Zucchino, discusses his book Wilmington's Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy. It's the true account of the overthrow of the elected government of a Black-majority Wilmington, NC after Reconstruction and the city's failed attempts to heal and reconcile.

Masculinity is learned and reinforced behavior and traits. What does it mean to be "man enough" in contemporary society? How does popular culture reinforce what it means to be a man? Is our idea of masculinity still relevant in a changing world? Actor Justin Baldoni decided that living up to our society's idea of masculinity prevented him from reaching his full potential as a human

This is an incredible story of one woman's quest to find the truth about the identity of her biological father. It is journey that is full of hurt, regret, reconciliation, and forgiveness.

The 4th story in the DNA series deals with belonging. A young woman overcomes the adoption barrier blocking her path to deeper understanding of her complete cultural background and discovers a cultural identity that makes her feel whole. Enjoy Rachel's DNA story.

Charles had an interest in learning more about his Irish heritage. What he discovered was a first cousin he didn't know he had and a family history that added new context for his existing relationship.

The DNA stories continue with Kalia's Journey. What started out as a test to assist with research on Crohn's disease turned into a spiritual journey to connect with her ancestors and a trip across the Atlantic ocean to visit the birth land of her forefathers and mothers.

DNA testing growing more and more popular as interest in genealogy increases. Along the way, people are discovering things about themselves, their families, and heritage that challenge how they view themselves in the world. This 4-part series features people sharing their discoveries in their own words. The series starts with my own story.

The beginning of 2021 offers us an opportunity to reflect on the year that passed. For many, 2020 was a year of loss. Loss of jobs, loss of freedom to move about, and loss of friends and loved ones. Dealing with loss provides a moment of reflection on the importance of life itself. Life in HD, the personal development show, kicks off 2021 with an episode that teaches us the importa

We could all use a little wisdom in our lives right now. But what does it mean to be wise and apply it to everyday life? This episode of the personal development show explores using wisdom to help us transform how we approach a variety of life's problems. We welcome back to the show personal development expert and best selling author Gary John Bishop to talk about his new book Wise

An alarming number of today's kids leave home without knowing certain basic life skills. From how to calculate a tip to the importance of writing a thank-you note, their are things that our kids will need to know in order to move through the world with a certain amount of confidence and grace. Catherine Newman's humorous book How To Be a Person: 65 Hugely Useful, Super-Important Sk