It’s Dad Season so I wrangled two of my favorite dads, Ken Carlson and Jefferson Denim, with a combined experience of over 58 years of fatherhood to candidly share their own wins, losses, tips, tricks and insights. I know that everyone has unique experiences around this topic - some dads are great, some are toxic, and then there’s everything in bet…

If you or anyone you love needs a pick-me-up or has ever experienced a mental health challenge, then this podcast is for you. In highlighting Mental Health Awareness Month, our guests Brenda Sarai Zuniga and Elizabeth Stephens from NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) share their expertise and lived experiences to give us helpful tools to…

We can’t wait for you to meet our guest, Jake “Body by Jake®” Steinfeld, a guiding light for health & wellness in lifestyle, sports, and entertainment for over four decades. Fueled by his "Don't Quit" mindset, Jake will motivate you, inspire you and have you laughing throughout our entire conversation. Jake has trained a myriad of well-known client…

Buckle up, this episode is wild! Our guest on this adventure is Ryan Boyette, a regular guy from Florida who was inspired to move to a war-torn region of Sudan during a mass genocide. He's being bombed, he's living through atrocities and instead of running back to America, he goes…I'm not going anywhere. This is my home. This is where I’m meant to …

With all the division we see in the world, is coexistence even possible? A recent article in Psychology Today on this topic pointed out how we are constantly reminded of our differences, but in reality we are all very much the same. We all want love, we all want purpose, we all want the best for our children, etc... But the #1 thing we have in comm…

We’re beyond excited to share this exclusive and candid interview with the ultimate girl boss of the ultimate girl brand, Lisa McKnight, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer at Mattel. Recently, Forbes recognized Lisa McKnight as one of the top brand marketers in the world for 2023 and after listening to this podcast, you’ll know why! W…

Our guest is The Right Honourable Kim Campbell, former Prime Minister of Canada. Kim is a powerhouse whose life has been a life of firsts: from the age of 16 when she became the first female student body president at Prince of Wales Secondary School, to the first female president for her freshman class at University of British Columbia, to holding …

Our guest for this episode is Nikki Mark, founder of the TM23 Foundation and Tommy’s Field. Nikki’s son, Tommy, died unexpectedly in his sleep at the age of 12. Her story and this conversation is about processing grief and loss - and, ultimately, discovering ways to heal. Her principles not only apply to the loss of a loved one, but also help anyon…

Hey Crazy Amazing Humans! As you know, one of our biggest goals is to always provide helpful and practical information for your life. With that in mind, here are some startling facts: -Kidney disease is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. -Kidney disease is known as a “silent killer” and it is very hard to detect until it is almost too late…

Being musicians, Crazy Amazing Humans hosts Katrina and Jefferson are always ready to celebrate the artistic gifts of others. In this episode they feature Ricky Kej, a 2x Grammy Award winner, U.S. Billboard #1 artist, GQ Hero 2020 and an internationally renowned Indian Music Composer and Environmentalist. Ricky has won over 100 music awards in 20 c…

We're starting off the year with some helpful information and reminders with regards to safety for ourselves and our loved ones that you won’t want to miss! January also happens to be Human Trafficking Awareness Month so in this episode, we are featuring Keelin Washington and Jeff Wohler, experts in both of those fields. Keelin Washington, a human …

Join us as we wrap up 2022 by sharing insightful and uplifting highlights with each of our guests as identified by YOU, our Crazy Amazing Humans community, along with a special "follow-up treat (or trick?)" from our Halloween Spooktacular in Santa Monica, CA. We feature and discuss highlights from each of our guests; Sister Rose Pacatte (The Media …

For this fun and festive episode, we’re on location at the Carlson’s haunted home with all their Halloween decor-–monsters, vampires, ghosts, oh my! You’ll get the real, behind-the-scenes story of why Ken and Katrina Carlson have decided to put in the effort to make Halloween a magical time for kids of all ages. You’ll hear how it has grown organic…

Did you know that a girl’s self-esteem peaks at the age of 8 and then rapidly declines by 64% by the age of 9? Sonali Perera Bridges does and she is doing something about that and much more with an organization she co-created and runs called Shero’s Rise! Get it? It’s like hero, but “she”ro. Sonali Perera Bridges is an award-winning, dynamic and in…

We're at the Ukraine-Poland border with Maxwell Eaton, an entrepreneur and restaurateur from New Orleans, who signed up to travel halfway around the world and volunteer to work with World Central Kitchen to help feed displaced Ukrainian families. Maxwell is the epitome of someone who asked the question "How can I best help?" and then dropped everyt…

In this episode we take you inside The Montgomery Summit presented by March Capital, a premier tech conference. Katrina interviews Jamie Montgomery, the founder and host of the summit. Jamie is a successful businessman who Co-Founded and is Managing Partner of March Capital. Previously, he was the Founder and CEO of Montgomery & Co., an L.A.-based …

Shirin Yadegar, journalist, publisher, TV host, mother and CEO/Creator of L.A. Mom Magazine, shares all her best tips, tricks, advice and hacks that will help anyone in a parenting role and will inspire you to live a healthier, balanced and more meaningful family life. Shirin is on a mission to provide as much practical and useful information to pa…

Rebecca Alexander inspires, empowers and entertains us with hilarious anecdotes; candid insights and expert advice that will help you overcome any obstacle and encourage you to live life to its fullest in this lively conversation with Katrina Carlson and Jefferson Denim. Rebecca is the perfect guest with whom we celebrate “National Month of Hope” b…

In honor of International Women’s Day, we have a very special guest, Sheryl WuDunn, who reminds us that women hold solutions to our world’s greatest challenges and that empowering women and girls is the most effective way to fight poverty and extremism. Selected as one of Newsweek’s “150 Women Who Shake the World” and listed as one of 60 notable me…

There is not one human being who feels happy when they see another human being living on the street– it’s safe to say that we all agree homelessness is something everyone cares about and no one is for. If you’ve ever been moved with compassion for families with children experiencing homelessness and wondered what can be done, then this inspiring ep…

If you love movies, want a deeper understanding of media - and have a cool Catholic nun explain it all - then this episode is for you! Sister Rose Pacatte, founder of the Pauline Center for Media Studies, opens our eyes to seeing our favorite media in a new light! She is an award-winning author, film journalist, well-regarded film reviewer and a “t…

Have you ever felt frazzled, overwhelmed, and just plain tired from all the things you juggle in your life? If so, then we think you are going to love this episode! Our guest is an expert in this arena, Mallika Chopra--mom, media entrepreneur, author and public speaker. Listen as we discuss her book “Living with Intent” and apply it to taking on an…

Meet James Kanoff, Ben Collier, Will Collier and Aidan Reilly. Learn how they created The Farmlink Project to combat hunger and heal the planet by linking farmers to food banks. The nonprofit, grassroots organization run by 250 volunteers, was just awarded the 2021 Congressional Medal of Honor Service Award. Due to the effects of COVID-19, over 54 …

Are you ready to live a happier, healthier and more vibrant life? Then this episode is for you! We’re talking with health guru and certified clinical nutritionist Lauren Rashap of Lauren Living Healthy who shares her invaluable wisdom, knowledge and advice on how to help us achieve our health goals through her unique, organic and holistic approach …

In honor of Father's Day, a moving, insightful conversation with Dr. David Kuhl who focuses on the health, integrity and well-being of men to create a more equitable, compassionate and sustainable world. David co-founded Blueprint.ngo that strives, through research, service and influence to impact society positively. Helping men to be more self-awa…

This podcast is all about you! We’re sharing our conversation with resilience and emotional intelligence expert Kristin MacDermott who says anyone can learn resilience, emotional intelligence and conflict management and she shows us how. She is the founder and President of the MacDermott Method, which provides resilience-based resources for individ…

We are excited to introduce you to Bonnie Abaunza. Bonnie founded Artists for Amnesty at Amnesty International, led the Social Action arm of Participant Media for seven years, directed the philanthropic foundation for Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer and consulted for the United Nations’ International Labour Organization all before founding the A…

Join us for an inspiring “two-fer” episode with Leeza Gibbons from Leeza’s Care Connection and Wendy Marantz Levine from Beauty Bus. Leeza Gibbons, Emmy-Award winning TV journalist and NY Times bestselling author and Wendy Levine, named one of 50 women who inspire and make an impact in Los Angeles by L.A. Magazine, share how their personal tragedie…

Poetry! Rats' nests! Screams! Polygamy! Cannibalism! Black sand beaches! This podcast has it all... including Armie Hammer kissing his career goodbye in that rotunda. Life: it's a wicked game, man, and Mel and Del are here to talk about it all. They're CRYING AMAZING CRAZY! (Follow us on IG @CryingAmazingCrazy, and see our episode guide at cryingam…

Join us for our first anniversary episode with Nicholas Kristof, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist with the New York Times, best-selling author and a regular CNN contributor. We share an insightful and intelligent conversation about various subjects of his columns such as Darfur, The Heart of Nuba in Sudan, the Kevin Cooper story and curre…

It's the first CAC episode of 2020, y'all... and it's 2021! Mel and Del are back and not better than ever! Catch up with your favorite criers as they journey through Amazing and Crazy territories (astrology! Baldwinism! Brit pop!) and end 2020 in the most Bittersweet way possible. Don't get it? Don't worry! It's CRYING AMAZING CRAZY!…

Listen as our co-hosts wrap up 2020 and give you some ideas to hold on to as we move into 2021--mindfulness, gratitude, forgiveness, & self-care. LIVE from the studio, Katrina (guitar, vocals) and Jefferson (keyboards, vocals) dedicate the gift of live music to YOU as a way to express their gratitude to the Crazy Amazing Humans community. Their ori…

Randy Lioz of Braver Angels ignites a conversation to help us and all Americans understand each other beyond stereotypes, form community alliances, and reduce the discord that can poison our civic culture. Listen to Randy’s story and how in discovering Braver Angels he found a way to fulfill his passion to build bridges between conflicting viewpoin…

In this Veterans Day special hear a powerful conversation with award-winning filmmaker Jeff Werner about his timely documentary “Those Who Serve.” The film follows three American soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress (also known as PTSD), with no previous criminal history, who now find themselves in serious trouble with the law once back fr…

From illiterate sixth grader to Ivy League graduate with Honors in English Literature, the dynamic and engaging Jonathan Mooney says that we should stop trying to fix people and start empowering them to succeed. Mooney is an award-winning writer, entrepreneur and educational activist who is fueled by his mission to fight for every single human bein…

Did you know that hundreds of millions of dollars in scholarships, if not more, are left unclaimed every year? Our guest, Claudia Saavedra, a first generation college graduate, wants to make sure to inform you how to claim those funds. Listen as she shares her inspiring mission to assist and educate hundreds of college students to achieve success a…

Roger Fishman | Artist, Photographer, Filmmaker and Fan of Mother Earth We're excited to introduce you to Roger Fishman: adventurer, filmmaker, photographer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Through the lens of his incredibly unique and captivating photography spanning the globe and his engaging storytelling, Roger will challenge and inspire you to…

In this 4th of July episode, Katrina and Jefferson start off by performing an acoustic version of “America the Beautiful” as a reminder that, as Americans, we belong together and we are here for each other. Tied into the theme of unity and caring, Katrina and JD also unpack the notion that “doing good does you good” and the scientifically supported…

Come enjoy a Happy Half Hour of music, storytelling and inspiration as we are joined by the Summit Sippers who tell us about their unique mission and teach us how to make their popular Watermelon Spritzer. Meet these millennials who have found ways to take their passion for hiking and make it into a joy-filled way to give back to others. Then your …

In the film THOSE WHO SERVE, award-winning filmmaker Jeff Werner follows three American soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress (also known as PTSD), with no previous criminal history, who now find themselves in serious trouble with the law once back from fighting overseas. Join us as we speak with Werner about this challenging issue facing m…

Abandoned on the doorstep of The Children's Home in Harare, Zimbabwe at just two days old, Tapiwa “Taps” Mugadza grew up without ever knowing his parents or family. At an early age, Taps developed an extraordinary love for music - and it was this gift of music that would play a significant role in changing his life forever. Join us as we hear about…

Tom Bagamane is the Founder and Chairman of The Giving Spirit, an organization that focuses on helping men, women and children who are experiencing homelessness in the Los Angeles area. His passion to serve those in need is inspirational, and it has enabled him to rally thousands of volunteers to assist in this endeavor. Growing up in the greater W…

Come get to know and be inspired by the warm and engaging Frech family as they choose to embrace the spirit of “tikkun olam” (i.e. to heal the world with your actions) in all that they do. The Frech Family has founded Angel City Sports, a high-growth, high-impact non-profit organization dedicated to providing the joy of sports and a community of be…

The U.S. (and the world) is experiencing a significant shake up because of COVID-19. Katrina and Jefferson address this reality with some practical information, helpful advice and encouragement while highlighting some of the unexpected good that is coming out of this uniquely challenging time. This episode's interview with Kristin Hettermann (photo…

Karen Hawkins is a self-proclaimed "Chinese-Japanese goofball.” She is also a wife and a mom of two boys who has been fighting a battle with cancer for the past 7 years. She started A Warrior’s Fight on Facebook and Instagram to not only document her journey, but to provide a place to mentor, engage and speak into the lives of other people who migh…

This lively conversation between the two friends facilitated by the hosts of Crazy Amazing Humans goes behind the scenes of the shooting of the award-winning documentary “The Heart of Nuba”. Hear Dr Tom’s remarkable story and how putting a lens to it masterfully changed the lives of people in a war-torn region of Sudan. They had each other‘s back‘s…

A quick introduction to the hosts of Crazy Amazing Humans podcast, Katrina Carlson and Jefferson Denim. Hear a bit about their personal journeys and why they felt compelled to share the inspiring stories of everyday humans doing crazy amazing things.Di Katrina Carlson

Did you miss Mel & Del? They missed you! Grab a Pimms and join them as they talk about rad women doing rad things, sweet old people, B mothereffing H 90210, AND that snaggle-toothed yodeler from Alaska. You've got your eggs, your pancakes, too. You've got your maple syrup - everything but CRYING AMAZING CRAZY! So listen up! And, visit cryingamazing…

Thank you for coming to Mel and Del's TEB Talk! Listen as they gab about late night monologues, celebrity taxi rides, feminist inmates, missing persons, and ska grandpas. Oh, and Del's boobs. Let the tears fall from your Third Eye -- this is CRYING AMAZING CRAZY! Episode guide at cryingamazingcrazy.com + follow along on Instagram @cryingamazingcraz…

Will Del get through her Chris Cornell tribute without totally losing it? Will Mel sob while sharing yet another Storycorps gem? Will YOU get a BOLD pixie cut after reminiscing with Mel & Del over this episode's featured song? That's what's going on! Nothing's right, you're turnt! (And Crying, and Amazing, and Crazy...)…