Ep 975: Secret Service Investigator Reexamines Princess Diana’s Death
Release Date: 08/25/2026
Ep 997: Kate Flannery on The Office, Taking Risks, and Refusing to Quit
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if the breakthrough you’re waiting for is still ahead? Linda Mitchell welcomes actress, comedian, and singer Kate Flannery, beloved for playing Meredith Palmer on NBC’s The Office. Kate brings her quick wit and years of experience to a conversation about pursuing a creative career, finding success at 40, and playing a character who never worries about being appropriate. Linda and Kate explore the journey before The Office, Meredith’s unforgettable moments, and the confidence it takes to keep putting yourself out there. They also discuss Kate’s upcoming memoir, Overserved: The...
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Ep 996: Harness Your Fear and Find Your Courage with Michelle “MACE” Curran
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Harness Your Fear and Find Your Courage with Michelle “MACE” Curran Fear can keep us standing still, even when we know we’re ready for something more. This week on Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., I’m bringing back my conversation with Michelle “MACE” Curran, a former U.S. Air Force Thunderbird pilot, for another dose of courage and inspiration. Michelle’s journey from a small town in Wisconsin to flying fighter jets reminds us that big dreams often require us to face uncertainty and self doubt. Together, we explore what it means to harness fear and take a brave step toward the life you...
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Ep 995: From Pretty in Pink to a Sci-Fi Nightmare: Andrew McCarthy
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What happens when the person searching for the truth can’t trust his own memory? Linda Mitchell welcomes actor, director, author, and travel writer Andrew McCarthy to Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T. for a conversation about his new sci-fi mystery thriller, Orion, and the curiosity that keeps a creative career moving. Known for beloved films including Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo’s Fire, Mannequin, and Weekend at Bernie’s, McCarthy takes on an intense, mysterious supporting role in this latest project. In Orion, an astronaut returns to Earth after a disastrous mission with fractured memories and...
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994: What Black Bears Can Teach Us About Fear and Respect with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant’
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Summary In this episode, wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynne Grant shares her insights on black bears, conservation, and the importance of respecting wildlife. Discover how animals like bears and cheetahs adapt and learn practical tips for coexisting safely with wild animals. Show Notes What can black bears teach us about the impact humans have on wildlife? In this episode of Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell talks with wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant about her research on large carnivores, her journey into science, and the importance of seeing more women represented in...
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Ep 993: Why “Better” Is More Powerful Than Being Your Best with Joseph Ari’el Towne
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Summary Joseph Ariel Town shares insights on overcoming fear, performing under pressure, and creating lasting change through small, intentional choices. Discover how to shift your mindset from seeking perfection to embracing continuous growth and joy. SHOW NOTES What if becoming your “best self” is not the real goal? In this episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with high-performance coach, actor, director, podcast host, and author Joseph Ari’el Towne to discuss the powerful philosophy behind his new book, The Better Mindset. For more than three...
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Ep 992: Sanya Richards-Ross Reveals What Happens After Olympic Gold
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
SANYA RICHARDS-ROSS PODCAST INTERVIEW INTRO Today’s guest knows what it means to run toward greatness, rise beyond expectations, and reinvent yourself when one chapter comes to an end. Sanya Richards-Ross is an Olympic champion, world champion, NBC Sports analyst, entrepreneur, author, and one of the most decorated female track and field Olympians of all time. She made history in the 400 meters, winning Olympic gold at the 2012 London Games and anchoring the United States 4x400-meter relay team to three consecutive Olympic gold medals. Now, Sanya is helping others tell the stories behind...
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Ep 991: He Quit Corporate America at 43 and Became a Stand-Up Comedian
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
SHOW NOTES What if the worries that keep you up at night could become the stories that make thousands of people laugh? In this episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with Nashville stand up comedian Brian Bates to talk about his new comedy special, Worried, and the courageous decision that completely changed the direction of his life. After spending nearly 20 years in corporate America, Brian left his day job at age 43 to pursue stand up comedy full time. His story is a powerful reminder that it is never too late to reinvent yourself, take a risk or answer the calling that...
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Ep 990: Why “Aging Gracefully” May Be the Wrong Goal with Dr. Jerry Mixon
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if feeling tired, weak, unmotivated, or disconnected is not something you should automatically accept as a normal part of getting older? In this episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Dr. Jerry Mixon, founder of Longevity Medical Clinic and host of Leading Edge Medicine, to challenge some of the most common assumptions surrounding aging. After 20 years in family medicine, Dr. Mixon shifted his focus toward helping people improve their quality of life and maintain higher levels of physical, mental, and sexual functioning as they age. He believes medical care...
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Ep 989: Cissy Is Back! Kathy Garver Celebrates 60 Years of Family Affair
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SHOW NOTES What makes a television show remain beloved for 60 years? In this special episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with actress, author, producer, speaker, and voice artist Kathy Garver to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic television series Family Affair. Kathy is best known for portraying eldest daughter Cissy Davis throughout all five seasons and 138 episodes of the beloved CBS sitcom. She takes listeners behind the scenes of the series, shares what made its cast and stories so memorable, and explains why its message of love, loyalty, and...
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Ep 988: His Health Struggle Inspired a Superfood Empire: JR Ortiz Tells the Story
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
SHOW NOTES What if one of the original superfood companies began not with a business idea, but with a mother determined to help her son reclaim his health? In this episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with JR Ortiz, President of MacroLife Naturals, for the remarkable story behind a family business that began in 1998. JR’s mother, fitness expert and nutrition advocate Sylvia Ortiz, created Macro Greens as part of her mission to support her son’s health transformation. Starting with just 500 units, MacroLife Naturals grew into a multi award winning superfood company with...
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What Really Happened to Princess Diana? Investigator Rich Staropoli Examines the Evidence
Nearly three decades after Princess Diana’s death, questions and theories surrounding the fatal Paris crash continue to fascinate people around the world.
In this episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent Rich Staropoli, one of the investigators featured in FOX’s new special, Celebrity Crime Scene: Princess Diana.
Staropoli spent approximately 25 years with the U.S. Secret Service, holding supervisory positions within the New York Field Office, Presidential Protective Division, Counter Assault Teams, and Secret Service headquarters. He has conducted approximately 500 polygraph examinations and managed the Protective Intelligence Division in New York following 9/11. In 2016, he was nominated by President Donald Trump to become the first presidentially appointed Chief Information Officer for the Department of Homeland Security.
Now, he brings that investigative and protective-security experience to one of history’s most scrutinized tragedies.
Linda and Rich discuss how professional investigators separate evidence from speculation, what a virtual reconstruction can reveal about the crash, the questions that have fueled decades of theories, and how someone trained to protect high-profile individuals evaluates the events surrounding Diana’s final night.
They also dive into human behavior, deception, protective intelligence, threat assessment, and what Rich believes viewers should pay attention to when they watch the special.
In this episode:
- How a Secret Service veteran approaches the Diana investigation
- Evidence versus speculation and conspiracy theories
- What the virtual crash reconstruction reveals
- Questions surrounding vehicles reportedly in the tunnel
- How investigators evaluate competing theories
- Diana’s security through the eyes of a protection professional
- What 500 polygraph examinations taught Rich about human behavior
- Protective intelligence and threat assessment
- Whether the investigation changed Rich’s own perspective
- What viewers should watch for in the new special
Celebrity Crime Scene: Princess Diana premieres Thursday, August 20 at 8/7c on FOX and streams the next day on Hulu.
- AI technology can provide unprecedented detail in crime scene analysis
- Common misconceptions about Henri Paul's intoxication are incorrect
- Objective evidence should override popular theories and speculation
- Security around high-profile individuals is often inadequate and poorly managed
- Critical thinking and behavioral analysis are vital in deception detection
- "Henri Paul was not drunk, the tests do not hold water."
- "AI tech reveals details never before seen in crash analysis."
- "The scene was hose down and the vehicle disappeared."