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Free Thinking with Montel

Montel Williams
Multiple Sclerosis
Democracy
Leadership
Big Pharma
Veterans
Foster Care
Superaging
Aging
Seven Mountains Mandate
Christian Nationalism
MS Run the US
Say It Now
Bee Venom Therapy
Estrange
Female Friendships
Black Sun Rising
PTSD
Forged Valor
United States
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Free Thinking with Emmy-Award winning talk show host Montel Williams, is a new social commentary podcast that will tackle issues from the headlines, feature interviews with newsmakers and shine light on stories and topics Montel is passionate about. New shows will publish every Tuesday and Friday beginning September 1, 2020..

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What if one of the most consequential wars in American history might have taken a different course?

On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel sits down with distinguished attorney, historian, professor, and author C. Evan Stewart to revis... more

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In this special solo episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams gets personal about his decades-long journey with multiple sclerosis—what the disease has taken from him, what it has taught ... more

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What happens when military service ends—but the mission doesn't?

In this inspiring episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams talks with Colonel John Mayer, USMC (Ret.) and Mo Smith, c... more

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What happens when one life-changing diagnosis becomes the catalyst for helping thousands of others?

In this inspiring episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with Vi... more

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John Mayer
Co-founder of Forged Valor
Forged Valor
Episode: Forged by Purpose: How Horses Are Transforming Veterans' Lives | John Mayer & Mo Smith
Mo Smith
Co-founder of Forged Valor
Forged Valor
Episode: Forged by Purpose: How Horses Are Transforming Veterans' Lives | John Mayer & Mo Smith
Victoria Reese Brathwaite
Founder and president of We Are ILL, advocate for Black women with MS and autoimmune diseases
We Are ILL
Episode: From Diagnosis to Movement: Victoria Reese Brathwaite's MS Journey
Fons Burger
Investigative journalist, entrepreneur, activist, and author
Author of The Only Possible Solution
Episode: Can We Fix the Future? A Conversation with Fons Burger
Paulena Gidda
Former police officer, entrepreneur, author, advocate
Former RCMP; Bullets n Beads
Episode: What Trauma Teaches Us About Reinventio| Paulena Gidda
Tom Murphy
Photographer, author and conservation advocate
Yellowstone/Wildlife photography community
Episode: The Last Wild Places: Tom Murphy on Yellowstone
Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble
Psychologist, scientist, and advocate for youth mental health
The Akoma Project / Rise and Thrive
Episode: Why Anxiety is Exploding Among Young People | Dr Alfiee
C. Evan Stewart
Attorney Professor, Legal Historian, and author
Author of The Worst Supreme Court Decisions Ever
Episode: The Supreme Court’s Biggest Mistakes with C. Evan Stewart
Dr. Craig Yorke
Neurosurgeon, author
Author of Steep, A Black Neurosurgeon's Journey
Episode: Success Isn’t Freedom: A Neurosurgeon’s Truth

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Montel Williams
Host of Free Thinking with Montel, guiding interviews and discussions on social commentary, health, and current events

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • I deal with chronic pain everyday. It’s nerve pain that’s from my lower back into both legs due to a accident years ago. I’m on every pain medication there is and I’m so tired of all of it. Well it came to mind an interview that Oprah had done with Montel Williams years ago. He was explaining how his pain was excruciating and he had gotten to a point that he just wanted to die. Well I could related

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    United States6 years ago
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    I deal with chronic pain everyday. It’s nerve pain that’s from my lower back into both legs due to a accident years ago. I’m on every pain medication there is and I’m so tired of all of it. Well it came to mind an interview that Oprah had done with Montel Williams years ago. He was explaining how his pain was excruciating and he had gotten to a point that he just wanted to die. Well I could related

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    J Wat
    United States6 years ago

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Forged by Purpose: How Horses Are Transforming Veterans' Lives | John Mayer & Mo Smith
Q: Can you share a story of a life transformed by Forged Valor?
One veteran with a 100% disability found focus through leathercraft, regained balance, started a business, and reconnected with family, illustrating how craft and mentorship can restore self-worth.
Forged by Purpose: How Horses Are Transforming Veterans' Lives | John Mayer & Mo Smith
Q: What drew you to Forged Valor and to bringing in horsemanship as a core component?
Mo Smith describes the healing power of working with horses, the importance of structure and discipline, and the use of hands-on crafting to rebuild purpose.
Can We Fix the Future? A Conversation with Fons Burger
Q: Why is your book optimistic despite the dire topics we discussed?
Burger explains that solutions exist when diverse thinkers collaborate and data is shared openly; optimism comes from seeing a constellation of possible approaches that, when combined, can transform the system, even if implementation is challenging.
Can We Fix the Future? A Conversation with Fons Burger
Q: What three changes would have the biggest impact if implemented tomorrow?
The guest suggests: 1) eat less meat, 2) fly less, and 3) foster and prioritize love among people as a guiding social value, arguing these practical steps could shift behavior and signal to leaders and businesses that there is public will for change.
What Trauma Teaches Us About Reinventio| Paulena Gidda
Q: What is the name of your jewelry line, and where can people learn more about it?
The jewelry line is Bullets n Beads, and people can find information by searching the name; proceeds support PTSD and related causes.

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What is Free Thinking with Montel about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features in-depth conversations with a diverse slate of guests who discuss resilience, social issues, health, and systemic challenges. Episodes frequently center on personal transformation, advocacy, and practical action—from veterans and first responders finding purpose after trauma to patient advocates advancing representation in healthcare, to conservation and climate-related governance. A notable pattern is bringing expert voices and real-world storytellers together to unpack complex problems, offer actionable strategies, and highlight human-centered approaches to healing, community building, and social change. The program often blends personal journeys with broader policy, health, or environmental implications, making it suita... more

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1. John Mayer
2. Mo Smith
3. Victoria Reese Brathwaite
4. Fons Burger
5. Paulena Gidda
6. Tom Murphy
7. Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble
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