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Curveball with Scott Reich

Scott Reich
Resilience
Mental Health
Trauma
Addiction
Recovery
Grief
Forgiveness
Childhood Trauma
Parenting
Gratitude
Personal Growth
Emotional Regulation
Cancer
Self-Improvement
Adversity
Personal Development
Castleman Disease
Rare Diseases
Post-Traumatic Growth
FOXG1 Syndrome

Life confronts us with the unexpected. Curveball is about facing an unimaginable life event and the human experience of responding to it—and how we can all hit life’s curveballs. Host Scott Reich was dealt a huge curveball when his infant son, Eli, was diagnosed in 2019 with a rare brain disorder called FOXG1 syndrome. Eli cannot walk, talk, or do anything independently while suffering seizures an... more

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Life is full of the unexpected, and few things feel as elusive as time. On today’s episode of Curveball, we dive deep into the challenge of managing our hours with Laura Vanderkam, a leading expert on how we actually use our days and how we can make ... more

On this episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich sits down with fashion influencer and disability advocate, Michaela Davert, known across social media as Fun Sized Style. Born with a rare genetic disorder causing extremely fragile bones, Michaela has f... more

In this episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich sits down with certified grief educator and author Whitney Lyn Allen. Whitney’s world was upended when her husband, Ryan, suffered a sudden and severe anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting while she was p... more

On this episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich sits down with Evan Schwerbrock, known to many as “The Blind Strongman.” When Evan suddenly lost his vision in 2014 due to a rare genetic disorder, his life was turned upside down. Rather than let blindn... more

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Laura Vanderkam
Leading expert in time management
Author and time-management researcher
Episode: #52 Finding Time Abundance: Laura Vanderkam’s Advice on Building More Meaningful and Resilient Schedules
Michaela Davert
Fashion influencer and disability advocate
Fun-Sized Style
Episode: #51 Beyond Limits: A Conversation with Fashion Influencer and Disability Advocate Michaela Davert
Whitney Allen
Certified grief coach who became a voice in the grief space
Independent grief coach
Episode: #50 Unexpected Loss and Resilience: How Whitney Lyn Allen Became a Voice for Grievers
Evan Schwerbrock
The Blind Strongman, founder of Cane and Able Fitness
Cane and Able Fitness
Episode: #49 Living Blind, Living Strong: Evan Schwerbrock’s Guide to Impactful Fitness Advocacy
Julie Gibson Clark
Reluctant biohacker with a focus on longevity and accessible health strategies
Episode: #48 Julie Gibson Clark: Small Steps to Longevity and Quality Healthspan on a Realistic Budget
Dr. Rachel Goldman
Clinical psychologist and assistant professor at NYU
New York University
Episode: #47 How to Break Free from Stress and Overwhelm with Dr. Rachel Goldman
Ellen Langer
Pioneering psychologist, Harvard University professor
Harvard University
Episode: #46 Dr. Ellen Langer Challenges Everything You Think About Mindfulness, Stress, and Regret
Jordan Meyer
Trauma therapist and author
Licensed trauma therapist; author of Resilient
Episode: #45 Overcoming Paralysis and Trauma: How Jordan Meyer Rebuilt His Life and Career
Kalina Silverman
Creator of Big Talk, a global movement focused on meaningful connections through dialogue
Episode: #44 Skipping the Small Talk: How Kalina Silverman Built Deep Connections with the Big Talk Global Movement

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Scott Reich
Host of Curveball, focused on conversations about facing life's curveballs and resilience.

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#51 Beyond Limits: A Conversation with Fashion Influencer and Disability Advocate Michaela Davert
Q: How do you stay positive and navigate negative perceptions from others?
Her faith and belief that life is purposeful help her stay optimistic, and she stresses that she is far more than her disability, with many opportunities arising from her platform.
#51 Beyond Limits: A Conversation with Fashion Influencer and Disability Advocate Michaela Davert
Q: Tell us about your earliest memories and how your family background shaped your outlook.
Michaela shares a unique upbringing with family members who also have disabilities, emphasizing that disability has never defined her life; she was encouraged to adapt and pursue a full, joyful life.
#50 Unexpected Loss and Resilience: How Whitney Lyn Allen Became a Voice for Grievers
Q: What advice would you give to someone trying to support a grieving friend or family member in a tangible, helpful way?
Whitney emphasizes proactive, tangible actions (meals, childcare, errands), guidance on how to check in without overstepping, and the importance of asking about support in a way that centers the griever's needs rather than the helper's comfort.
#50 Unexpected Loss and Resilience: How Whitney Lyn Allen Became a Voice for Grievers
Q: What have you learned about how people respond to grief, and how can others best support someone who is grieving?
She details the wide spectrum of grief responses, the danger of simplistic platitudes, and offers concrete ways to help, such as being specific in offers of support and focusing on practical needs rather than trying to fix emotions.
#50 Unexpected Loss and Resilience: How Whitney Lyn Allen Became a Voice for Grievers
Q: Tell us what happened and how you and your family navigated the initial shock.
Whitney describes a rapid medical crisis after her husband suffered a severe anaphylactic reaction, leading to anoxic brain injury and a transition to hospice. She explains the emotional and practical chaos of the months that followed and how the experience propelled her to become a grief coach.

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Curveball presents intimate conversations with people who have faced seismic life changes and the human responses that follow. Across episodes, the show orbits themes of resilience, caregiving, trauma, and personal transformation, often anchored in real-world challenges such as illness, addiction, loss, or life-altering events. Guests range from caregivers and patients to leaders in nonprofits and authors who share practical insights, coping strategies, and a hopeful perspective on rebuilding purpose after adversity. A standout element is the host's focus on meaningful, vulnerability-forward storytelling and on taking tough experiences and turning them into learning, advocacy, and community impact.

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4. Evan Schwerbrock
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