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Ep 869: Michael Damian Returns to Y&R With a Song Fans Will Never Forget

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Release Date: 12/22/2025

Ep 889: The Man Who Controls Music’s Biggest Night: Inside the 2026 GRAMMYs by Ben Winston

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What does it take to pull off the biggest night in music — live, global, and with zero room for error? In this episode, Linda sits down with Ben Winston, executive producer of the GRAMMY Awards, founder of Fulwell Entertainment, and one of the most influential forces behind modern live television. Ben takes us inside the pressure, creative decisions, and cultural responsibility of producing music’s biggest moments — and what it really means when you only get one shot to get it right. Behind the GRAMMYs What must go right in the first 60 seconds of the broadcast How live TV...

Ep 887: We Are Not Alone with Dan Farah

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In this episode of Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with filmmaker and investigative producer Dan Farah to explore some of the most provocative questions of our time: have governments hidden evidence of non-human intelligence for decades, and what does a global disclosure look like? Dan has interviewed senators, intelligence chiefs, fighter pilots, Pentagon insiders, and other high level sources — and the patterns they describe are consistent: we are not alone, and the truth about that has been withheld for more than 80 years. Dan’s documentary The Age of Disclosure is...

Ep 886: The Law of Abundance Versus Scarcity

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On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing the Law of Abundance

Ep 885: Why Dieting Stops Working in Menopause—and What Actually Works with Dr. Deb Butler

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In this episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Dr. Deb Butler, a certified master weight loss and life coach, former board-certified chiropractor, nutritionist, and acupuncturist, and the host of the podcast Thinner Peace in Menopause and Beyond. Dr. Deb joins the show to share her personal journey through decades of dieting, body conflict, and the deeper emotional experience of weight loss, especially in menopause. After originally trying every conventional diet approach she knew, she eventually realized that persistent hunger, emotional eating, and the...

Ep 884: Jenn Lyon: I Stopped Trying to Be Smaller — and Everything Changed

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In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of Sweat, Linda Mitchell sits down with a guest whose work and perspective speak directly to the moment we’re living in—a time when burnout, pressure, and emotional overload have become the norm rather than the exception. This conversation explores what real resilience actually looks like when life feels heavy. Not the “push harder” version so many of us have been taught, but a grounded, sustainable kind of strength that supports both performance and peace. Together, Linda and her guest unpack how stress shows up in the body, why so many...

Ep 883: How to Lose Those Last Stubborn 15 lbs.

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In this episode of Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell welcomes Dr. Ian Smith—physician, bestselling author, and one of the most recognizable voices in health and wellness. Dr. Smith is the author of nine books, including multiple #1 New York Times bestsellers such as SHRED, Super Shred, Blast the Sugar Out, The Clean 20, The Ancient Nine, Clean & Lean, and Fast Burn, with millions of copies in print worldwide. His newest release, Beyond Midnight: An Ashe Cayne Novel, marks the latest installment in his Chicago-based detective series, which has been optioned for an upcoming...

Ep 882: You Don’t Need Alcohol to Feel Better—Here’s Why

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In this powerful episode of Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Charles and Heidi Hatley, the couple behind Kava & Kettlebells, to challenge one of the most normalized beliefs in modern wellness: that alcohol is the best way to relax, unwind, or cope with stress. Charles and Heidi share how their journey through fitness, parenthood, trauma, and healing led them to explore alternatives to alcohol—specifically kava, a traditional plant-based drink long used in Pacific Island cultures. What began as a personal experiment quickly became a lifestyle shift rooted in nervous...

Ep 881: From Teen Idol to TV Powerhouse: Shaun Cassidy’s Incredible Reinvention

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Shaun Cassidy is a true creative multi-hyphenate whose career spans music, television, theater, and storytelling. First rising to fame as one of the biggest teen idols of the late 1970s, Shaun signed with Warner Brothers Records while still in high school, released three multi-platinum albums, earned a Grammy nomination, and performed in sold-out venues like Madison Square Garden and the Houston Astrodome — all while starring in the iconic ABC series The Hardy Boys Mysteries. Behind the scenes, Shaun quietly reinvented himself as one of television’s most respected writers and producers....

Ep 880: Never Shrink Your Light: Healing, Resilience, and the Tiger Spirit with Dr. Joy Kong

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In this episode of the Sisterhood of Sweat, Linda Mitchell sits down with Dr. Joy Kong, MD — triple board-certified physician, stem cell specialist, educator, author, and founder of Chara Health USA — for a powerful conversation about healing, resilience, and the courage to never shrink your light. Dr. Joy explains how ketamine therapy, when used therapeutically, can support brain regeneration, enhance neural connections, and help rewire the brain after trauma. She shares how ketamine increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor, promotes new synapse formation, and can support emotional...

Ep 879: How to build real resilience in a burned-out world

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Burnout has become so common that many people don’t even recognize it until their energy, focus, or emotional health begins to suffer. In this episode of Sisterhood of Sweat, Linda Mitchell sits down with licensed clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and LiveWell Behavioral Health founder Dr. Mike Ronsisvalle. With more than 21 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, and burnout, Dr. Mike shares practical, science-backed tools for building real resilience that lasts. This conversation explores how emotional health, movement, and faith-based wellness work together to...

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Today on the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T. Podcast, Linda Mitchell welcomes a true icon whose voice, music, and heart have touched generations.

Michael Damian is a Grammy-nominated, multi-gold recording artist, actor, filmmaker, and Broadway star best known for his Billboard No. 1 hit “Rock On” and his beloved role as Danny Romalotti on The Young and the Restless. Just in time for the holidays, Michael returns with a powerful new Christmas single, “Reach Out to Me This Christmas,” a song that reminds us how meaningful connection can be—especially during a season that’s joyful for some and deeply emotional for others.

In this heartfelt conversation, Michael shares the inspiration behind his new holiday music, reflects on his decades-long career across music and television, and opens up about why reaching out to others matters now more than ever. From chart-topping success to creative reinvention, this episode is a beautiful reminder that music has the power to heal, connect, and bring hope.

🎧 Interview Questions You’ll Hear in This Episode

What inspired the emotion and message behind “Reach Out to Me This Christmas”?
Why do the holidays bring up such strong feelings of connection—and loneliness—for so many people?
How does releasing music at this stage of life feel different than earlier in your career?
What was most important to you when visually telling the story in the music video?
How has portraying Danny Romalotti shaped your relationship with fans around the world?
What excites you about remixing and reimagining your music for new audiences?
What helps you stay grounded, creative, and inspired during busy or emotional seasons?
What would you say directly to someone who’s struggling this holiday season?

🌟 Main Themes From This Conversation

The power of music as a bridge for human connection
Why the holidays amplify emotions—and how to navigate them with compassion
Reinvention, longevity, and creativity across decades
The deep bond between artists and their fans
Using art as a reminder that no one is truly alone

🎶 About Michael Damian

Michael Damian is a Grammy-nominated, multi-gold recording artist, chart-topping singer-songwriter, actor, director, and producer. He rose to global fame with his No. 1 Billboard hit “Rock On” and became a household name as Danny Romalotti on CBS’s The Young and the Restless—a role written specifically for him.

Beyond music and television, Michael is an acclaimed filmmaker, having directed and produced multiple feature films, including Netflix hits such as Falling for Christmas, Calling for Christmas, and A Paris Christmas Waltz. He has also starred on Broadway in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, setting box office records nationwide.

With his new holiday release “Reach Out to Me This Christmas” and a forthcoming album planned for 2026, Michael continues to inspire audiences through music, storytelling, and heart.