A Conversation with the Reluctant Therapist

Tune in for a conversation with Scott Smith-Cooke, volunteer with Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) about the many options for health care plans and the secrets for navigating through the system successfully. HICAP is a free program available to all as part of the Area Agency on Aging. It's never too early to be planning for a healthy retirement. Help is just a phone call away.Listen and participate live Tuesdays from 1-2 P.M. on KCBX

Tune in for a Conversation with Author, Researcher and Historian Stephanie Coontz about the role of marriage in society and where we are today based on her latest book- For Better and Worse: The ComplicAted Past and Challenging Future for Marriage, and her most recent article, The Surprising History of Marriage - and What it Means for Modern Relationships (Next Big Idea Club Magazine, 2026-06-18).Listen Tuesdays from 1-2 P.M. on KCBX

Tune in for a conversation about the current state of different mental health care modalities and why finding relief and healing can be so challenging. Guest Dr. Kelly Moreno, will share his insights over decades as a practicing clinician in a variety of settings, as well as his work at Cal Poly, SLO as the Director and instructor in the Masters of Psychology program. Let's discuss the many different roads to wellness and how an individual can find the best care for their concerns.Listen Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX

Tune in for a conversation about the power of opening up during difficult times, and the communication skills that can help you to create more meaningful connections. Being able to share your personal struggles can ease emotional stress, bring you closer to your loved ones and might even save your life.Listen Tuesdays from 1-2p.m. On KCBX

Tune in for a A Conversation with Kristen Bennett, CEO of Service Year Alliance about their mission to make a year of paid, voluntary domestic service an expectation and opportunity for young Americans and why this opportunity to serve is even more critical today than ever before. Parents, grandparents, neighbors and community leaders encouraging our young people to take a year of service is key to success and a powerful way to shore up the mental health and well-being, AND professional skills for the next generation.Listen Live Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX

Tune in for a conversation with Zach Watson, coach, content creator and educator specializing in helping couples balance family labor, improve relationships and reduce the mental load of invisible labor usually carried by wives. Zach found his path through his own marriage and a separation that forced him to confront what he wasn't seeing and the inspiration to share his insights with others.Listen Live Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX

Tune in for a lively and heartfelt Conversation with Ben Morrison of The Brothers Comatose backstage at Live Oak Music Festival. Celebrating the community and 37 years of what has become the Live Oak way.Listen live Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX

Tune in for a conversation about the personal, private and public ways that we respond to grief. It seems that we are in times of mourning, more than ever before. Although the inevitability of loss is universal, the experience of losing someone or something dear is unique to each of us. Let's talk about the many different stages and emotions of forever good-byes. And how we can remember those who have touched out lives in meaningful ways.Listen Live Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX

Tune in for a conversation with clinician and author of the marriage saving and Best-Selling Divorce Busting, Michele Weiner-Davis about the current epidemic of families being torn apart by estrangement that is often encouraged and supported by mental health professionals, who may not ever meet the people they are recommending be cut-off from contact. How is this trend impacting our collective well-being and what can be done to improve the quality of our most important connections and support systems?Listen Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX

Tune in for a conversation about the stories we tell about our families and how they can help support and inspire future generations. Our oral traditions are key to creating a legacy of connection and pride and there's never been a more important time to model and practice social skills and storytelling.Listen every week from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX

Tune in for a conversation at our new time - Tuesday 1-2 p.m. - with Austin, Texas born and raised, Berklee College of Music graduate and guitar virtuoso, Jackie Venson. Jackie is a great performer and an honest interview with a lot to share straight from her heart. Her music has garnered praise from Guitar World, Forbes Magazine, Rolling Stone, and The Austin American-Statesman who described Venson as "Gary Clark Jr - level talent who speaks boldly through her guitar while entrancing with her gorgeous smoky voice."Listen Live Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX

Tune in at our new time - 1 p.m. for a conversation with two California born Singer/Songwriters backstage at Live Oak Music Festival. Emily Nenni found her way to Nashville and the honky-tonk sounds of the local bar scene that welcomed her in and encouraged her writing and performing style - which includes inviting everyone up to the dance floor to cut loose. Sam Chase of The Sam Chase and the Untraditional has blended his SF punk rock beginnings with rock 'n roll and some folk music to create a raucous live show led by great storytelling and moments of surprise!Listen Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX.

Tune in for a conversation with Evan Harrison, CEO of Kiss the Ground, on a mission to promote regenerative agriculture and healthy soil as viable solutions for human health, water crises and climate change. Awakening people to the possibilities of regeneration and inspiring participation in the movement through storytelling, education and advocacy.Join the conversation Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX

Tune in for a conversation with Brynn Albanese - Certified Music Practitioner and End of Life Doula, about her work providing support, comfort and companionship for the terminally ill and their families; and her far reaching 40 year career as a concert violinist playing with prestigious groups around the world and concertmaster in Monterey, along with a wide variety of venues and styles.Listen live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX

Tune in for a conversation and a few tunes, with Singer/Songwriter Dan Curcio of San Luis Obispo bands Moonshiner Collective and Still Time to kick - off the summer concert series of backstage conversations at Live Oak Music Festival. Dan writes beautiful positive and introspective lyrics about community, family, hope, love, nature - and Cosmic Connection - delivered in his soulful blend of folk, rock and blues.Listen and participate live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX

Tune in for a conversation about the state of the world and opportunities through the lens of our newest college graduates. Some say it’s the worst of times, but it may also be the best of times to chart a new course and redefine the American dream.Listen live and be part of the conversation Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX.

Tune is for a conversation with Dr Codie Place, Psychology professor, specializing in Criminology, along with degrees in Criminal Justice, Educational Psychology and Applied Management. Dr. Place also has a deep interest in relationships and intimacy and forming meaningful connections and extensive knowledge in the use of and effect of psychoactive drugs.These eclectic specialties make Dr. Place's classes a favorite at Cal Poly - we'll see where our conversation takes us.Listen and participate live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX.

Tune in for a conversation with relationship scientist Dr. Gary Lewandowski about love, dating, flirting and knowing when to settle. Dr Lewandowski is a psychology Professor at Monmouth University, the author of the wildly popular Substack, Psychology of Relationships and the Chief Love Scientist at LoveStrategies.com.Listen Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX

Tune in for a Conversation with Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas about their personal journey to developing the wildly popular, mind calming and gratitude building Zentangle method. There are no mistakes in this elegant art form, only opportunities to discover more.Live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX

Tune in for a conversation with Nick Larson from Central Coast favorites, Proxima Parada, about their continued growth and success as a band, as friends and as individuals. And about their upcoming collaboration with the San Luis Symphony and concert at the PAC at Cal Poly on May 21st. Live music in studio, too!Hear the conversation Tuesday from 2-3pm on KCBX