Welcome to Curveball, where we dive deep into life's unexpected challenges and discover how to build resilience through real-life stories. In this episode, host Scott Reich sits down with Dave Aizer—television host, public speaking coach, writer, TEDx speaker, and survivor of stage three melanoma. Beyond his on-screen career, Dave Aizer shares the raw and transformative journey that cancer threw his way.

We hear about the anxiety and vulnerability that came with his diagnosis, the physical impacts and mental hurdles—including battling Fry’s Syndrome—and how moments of crisis shaped his perspective on parenthood, purpose, and the power of not sweating the small stuff. Through humor, honesty, and practical advice, this episode explores how to embrace life's curveballs, build strength from adversity, and appreciate the everyday moments that make life truly meaningful.

Listeners Will Learn:

• “Survivor” doesn’t mean moving on—it means adapting. Dave Aizer talks about anxiety, recovery, and choosing to live fully, even when the past lingers.
• When vulnerability feels impossible, remember: sharing your scars connects you to others. Dave Aizer found power in opening up, not hiding away.
• A cancer diagnosis brought Dave Aizer face-to-face with his deepest fears, but humor helped him reclaim joy.
• The hardest part of illness? Waiting for answers. Scott Reich and Dave Aizer explore the “in-between”—and the importance of self-compassion.
• Dave Aizer didn’t just survive cancer—he learned to not sweat the small stuff and value every ordinary moment.
• Grief isn’t linear, and healing doesn’t follow a script. Therapy, community, and kindness can guide you when life knocks you flat.
• Physical scars reshape how we see ourselves. Dave Aizer found acceptance in sharing his story, reminding us that imperfection is still beautiful.
• Parenting after trauma means seeing every moment as precious. Scott Reich and Dave Aizer reflect on legacy, gratitude, and living for today.
• Mindset matters. Positive thinking, reframing anxiety, and asking for help aren’t just clichés—they’re lifelines for real growth.
• Resilience isn’t about being fearless—it’s about showing up, even when you’d rather hide. Every challenge makes you more human, more connected, and a little bit braver.

Key Moments:

(05:29) Mole, Biopsy, Cancer Diagnosis

(08:22) Melanoma Misunderstood: A Personal Story

(11:38) Surgery Saved Career and Life

(15:22) Melanoma Recovery and Anxiety

(18:06) Melanoma Awareness and Prevention Strategies

(21:57) Trauma's Transformative Perspective

(23:18) Perspective on Life's Fragility

(28:16) The Power of Asking Help

(31:59) Embracing Imperfection and Resilience

(35:02) Mind-Body Balance for Health

(37:25) Managing Stress Effectively

(40:27) Positive Prep for Public Speaking

(43:14) Actionable Support for Cancer Journeys

On this episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich welcomes Danielle Moss—mom of three, creative entrepreneur, and founder of The Everygirl, The Everymom, and Anecdote—for a powerful and deeply personal conversation. Danielle takes us back to spring 2020, when, in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and just weeks away from giving birth to her second child, her oldest daughter Margot was diagnosed with leukemia. Danielle opens up about navigating unimaginable challenges: the fear and isolation of a pediatric cancer diagnosis during a global health crisis, the impact on her mental health and marriage, and the difficult journey of supporting her family while processing loss, grief, and deferred dreams.

As she shares her story, Danielle reflects on the resilience it takes to endure—and grow through—life’s toughest curveballs. From finding connection with other families on the same path, to learning how to mother differently in the wake of trauma, Danielle’s honesty and vulnerability offer a beacon of hope to anyone facing adversity. Tune in for an inspiring look at survival, healing, and reclaiming joy in the midst of heartbreak.

Listeners Will Learn:

• Danielle Moss's experience navigating her daughter Margot’s leukemia diagnosis during the height of COVID while pregnant with her second child.
• How Danielle coped with unimaginable stress and uncertainty, including strategies for advocating within the medical system and supporting a child through intensive treatment.
• The emotional impact on family dynamics, marriage, and friendships—and how Danielle found support and connection with other parents facing pediatric cancer.
• Danielle’s journey of resilience, authenticity, and personal growth, including how past trauma and challenging relationships shaped her approach to motherhood.
• Practical advice for those facing traumatic upheaval, including the importance of self-compassion, finding peer support, and allowing space for deferred grief.
• The power of vulnerability and community, and how sharing personal stories can help others feel less alone during life’s biggest curveballs.
• Strategies Danielle used to maintain hope, process grief, and carve out moments of joy during an extended crisis.
• The challenges and complexities of parenting while managing anxiety, medical uncertainty, and personal mental health.
• Concrete tips for supporting friends or family who are experiencing trauma or serious illness, including what to say (and what not to say), and how to simply "be there" for someone in need.

Key Moments:

(00:00) Danielle Moss: Resilience and Renewal

(04:12) Facing Parenthood Amid Crisis

(08:5)1 Rethinking Second Opinions

(12:54) High-Risk Treatment Journey

(16:09) Processing Pain as a Parent

(19:46) Coping with Trauma and Survival

(22:52) Grief, Stress, and Finding Normalcy

(23:39) Processing Grief and Loss

(28:57) Pregnancy, Grief, and Parenthood Struggles

(33:23) Children Will Remember You

(35:46) Parental Struggles and Childhood Pain

(40:16) Letting Go of Toxic Relationships

(42:01) Permission to Heal Takes Time

(45:44) Embracing Growth Through Challenges

Welcome back to Curveball, the podcast where life’s toughest challenges meet profound stories of resilience. In this episode, host Scott Reich sits down with motivational speaker Corey Warren, whose remarkable journey through addiction, loss, and ultimately recovery offers a powerful lens into the human spirit’s capacity to reinvent itself. From a childhood shaped by family turbulence and a quest for acceptance, to hitting rock bottom and transforming pain into purpose, Corey’s story isn’t just about battling substance abuse—it’s about discovering who you truly are when all the layers are peeled away.

Listen in as Corey opens up about his lowest moments, his path to self-love, and how he’s inspiring the next generation by speaking openly in schools, sharing honest lessons about belonging, finding fulfillment, and building real confidence. Whether you or someone you love is fighting their own battles, this conversation is packed with wisdom, vulnerability, and hope for anyone seeking their own comeback.

• Corey talks about waking up one day deciding not to be an addict, but instead seeking a place to belong.
• The episode touches on how external validation shaped Corey’s self-perception.
• Corey describes how his father’s alcoholism and tumultuous lifestyle impacted his upbringing.
• Corey’s story includes moments where he tried to change his life by removing drugs, but then substituted them with alcohol.
• Corey’s “rock bottom” wasn’t one specific event, but realizing he needed to change for himself.
• Scott and Corey discuss the difference between “who” you are and “what” you are.
• Corey shares that he still struggles with people-pleasing and seeking certain family members’ approval.
• The episode references how Corey tries to parent in a way that encourages self-validation rather than constant praise.
• Corey’s journey includes sharing his story openly, both with students and his own children.
• Scott mentions the theme of “reinvention” and how Corey was able to reclaim his narrative.

Key Moments:

(00:00) Seeking Approval Through Addiction

(04:19) Adolescence, Belonging, and Loneliness

(07:47) Father’s Escape from a Nursing Home

(12:50) Alcohol, Addiction, and Redemption

(15:45) Facing the Root Problem

(18:54) Turning Trauma into Growth

(22:37) Seeking Approval as an Adult

(23:27) Validation and Perspective

(26:53) Seeking Validation for Decisions

(31:59) Validation Builds Confidence

(34:27) Reinvention and Redemption Journey

(38:54) Supportive Guidance and Unconditional Love

(41:17) Parenting for Resilience and Joy

(42:43) Tech Access for Children: Balance Over Restriction

(45:52) Growth Through Human Connection