In this deeply moving episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we welcome back Dr. David Weill, renowned pulmonologist, author, and storyteller. You may remember him from his previous appearance, where he shared insights from his memoir Exhale: Hope, Healing, and A Life in Transplant. Now, he returns to discuss his latest book, Tell Me I Belong: A Journey Across Faiths and Generations, releasing December 9th.

Dr. Weill takes us on a profound journey of self-discovery, exploring his family’s escape from Nazi Germany, his upbringing in a home shaped by two contrasting faiths, and his personal quest to uncover his roots. From converting to Catholicism during a time of crisis to reconnecting with his Jewish heritage, David’s story is a testament to resilience, identity, and the power of understanding where we come from.

Join Montel and Dr. Weill as they dive into the complexities of faith, family, and belonging, and uncover the lessons we can all learn from embracing our stories. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Tune in, subscribe, and share this powerful conversation with someone who needs to hear it. And don’t forget to grab your copy of Tell Me I Belong—a book that will resonate long after the final page.

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In this powerful episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with two extraordinary guests, Debra Meyerson and Steve Zuckerman, to explore the emotional and physical journey of stroke recovery. Debra, a former Stanford professor, and Steve, her husband and care-partner, share their deeply personal story of resilience, identity rebuilding, and advocacy following Debra’s life-altering stroke in 2010.

The couple discusses their nonprofit, Stroke Onward, and the second edition of their book, Identity Theft, which offers hope and actionable advice for stroke survivors and their families. From navigating the emotional challenges of recovery to advocating for systemic change in healthcare, Debra and Steve provide invaluable insights for anyone facing life-changing injuries or illnesses.

This episode is a testament to the power of partnership, perseverance, and purpose. Whether you’re a survivor, a care-partner, or someone looking for inspiration, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered and hopeful.

Resource Links:

• Stroke Onward website: https://strokeonward.org/
• Identity Theft: Rediscovering Ourselves After Stroke: https://strokeonward.org/identity-theft-book/
• Stroke Onward Community Circle (SOCC): https://circle.strokeonward.org/c/welcome
• Stroke Onward Gatherings: https://strokeonward.org/gathering/
• WCNY Documentary: https://www.pbs.org/video/stroke-across-america-trauma-adaptation-purpose-oukojg/

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On this episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we dive into one of the most pressing and complex issues of our time: the intersection of faith, politics, and democracy in America.

Montel sits down with Dr. Matthew Boedy, a professor of rhetoric, author, and advocate, to discuss his groundbreaking new book, The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy. Dr. Boedy unpacks the origins and evolution of the Seven Mountains Mandate, a decades-long movement aiming to seize control of key societal pillars—education, government, religion, family, business, media, and entertainment—to establish a Christian theocracy.

He connects this movement to the rise of Christian nationalism, its influence on Donald Trump’s presidency, and its alarming implications for democracy under Trump’s second administration.

From the role of organizations to the targeting of schools and universities, Dr. Boedy sheds light on how this movement is reshaping America—and what we can do to resist it. Whether you’re a person of faith or simply a concerned citizen, this episode offers critical insights into the fight to preserve democracy and counter the rise of extremism.

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges perspectives, sparks dialogue, and empowers action.

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