Flip Your Script

Kristi Piehl

Flip Your Script is a podcast about sharing real stories with people who have harnessed the positive power of social media. The show is hosted by Kristi Piehl, Emmy Award-winning journalist, entrepreneur and CEO, author, speaker and public relations expert.

  1. JAN 28

    Alec Santelman: From Sports Injury Setback to New Perspective

    The Flip Your Script podcast launched in 2020, and our first episode featured host Kristi Piehl's journey from Emmy Award-winning TV reporter to entrepreneur. Since then, over 150 guests have shared stories of struggle and resilience. As we close this chapter of the podcast, Kristi shares another personal story as she sits down with her son Alec to discuss how a knee injury taught him the power of perseverance, faith and perspective, reminding us that setbacks can lead to new beginnings.

    42 min

  2. JAN 7

    Janice Kaplan: From Gratitude to Happiness

    Janice Kaplan is a gratitude expert and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Gratitude Diaries. Her new book, What Your Body Knows About Happiness, explores the mind-body connections to happiness and shares insights on how small environmental changes and physical actions, like sitting up straight or holding a warm cup, can influence mood and perceptions. In this episode, Kristi Piehl and Janice discuss the power of gratitude, the mind-body connection to happiness and small changes that can transform your mindset.

    30 min

  3. 12/10/2024

    Patrick J. Kennedy: From U.S. Representative to Mental Health Advocate

    Sharing his own struggles with mental health and addiction, Patrick J. Kennedy has spent his career fighting to end discrimination against people with mental health conditions. He founded the Kennedy Forum and spent 16 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. He often compares today's mental health efforts to the goals set by his uncle, President John F. Kennedy. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Patrick discusses the power of personal stories in breaking stigma and advocating for policy change.

    43 min

  4. 11/26/2024

    Dr. Amy Attas: From Traditional Veterinarian to Celebrity Clientele

    Dr. Amy Attas is a veterinarian and the founder of City Pets Vets in Manhattan. Over the years, she has cared for over 10,000 pets, including those of everyday people and celebrities like Billy Joel, Cher and Joan Rivers. In her new memoir, Pets and the City, Dr. Amy reflects on the challenges and rewards of her unique career, sharing memorable stories from her work. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Dr. Amy discusses her journey of revolutionizing the veterinary industry with house-call vet services.

    33 min

  5. 11/12/2024

    Chynna Clayton: From White House Intern to Michelle Obama's Bodywoman

    Chynna Clayton was raised by her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother while her father was in prison. After graduating from college, she interned at the White House where she began working closely with First Lady Michelle Obama. Over nearly a decade as Mrs. Obama's bodywoman, Chynna learned the importance of valuing assistant roles. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Chynna shares how Michelle Obama encouraged her to start her own company and how she advocates for these often-overlooked positions.

    32 min

  6. 10/29/2024

    Matt "Nur-D" Allen: From Hip Hop Artist to Activist

    Matt Allen, known as "Nur-D," is a key figure in the Minnesota hip hop scene. He has performed at Paisley Park and U.S. Bank Stadium, shared the stage with artists like Jaden Smith and Tyler the Creator and toured with Brother Ali. The murder of George Floyd was a pivotal moment for Nur-D, deepening his commitment to social justice. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Nur-D emphasizes the importance of authenticity in his work and the responsibility artists have to use their platforms to create change.

    56 min

  7. 10/08/2024

    Sophie Grace Holmes: From Cystic Fibrosis to Defying the Odds

    Sophie Grace Holmes was born with cystic fibrosis and was told she wouldn't reach her teenage years. Despite the challenges, she has made it her mission to show what's possible with a healthy lifestyle. Now a fitness coach and athlete, she has accomplished feats like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, paddleboarding 80 miles from the Bahamas to Florida, and running 36 marathons in 36 days. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Sophie shares her inspiring journey and the importance of setting ambitious goals.

    33 min

  8. 09/24/2024

    Holly Hardman: From Pharma Frustration to Film Director and Advocate

    Holly Hardman started her career as a researcher for Rolling Stone, PBS and Twentieth Century Fox before moving into writing, directing and producing short films. After a personal experience with the dangers of prescribed benzodiazepines, Holly began her latest project, As Prescribed, a documentary that shares the problems linked to these drugs. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Holly shares her advocacy for patients and the importance of understanding the risks of some prescriptions.

    29 min
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Flip Your Script is a podcast about sharing real stories with people who have harnessed the positive power of social media. The show is hosted by Kristi Piehl, Emmy Award-winning journalist, entrepreneur and CEO, author, speaker and public relations expert.

Information

  • Creator
    Kristi Piehl
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    172
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020-2023
  • Show Website
    Flip Your Script