Curveball with Scott Reich

By Scott Reich

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Episodes: 58

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Life confronts us with the unexpected. Curveball is about facing an unimaginable life event and the human experience of responding to it—and how we can all hit life’s curveballs. Host Scott Reich was dealt a huge curveball when his infant son, Eli, was diagnosed in 2019 with a rare brain disorder called FOXG1 syndrome. Eli cannot walk, talk, or do anything independently while suffering seizures and other medical challenges. In response to Eli's diagnosis, Scott immediately launched a global nonprofit, Believe in a Cure, which is changing the future landscape of this disease while supporting the broader rare disease community. Scott's journey with Eli inspired this journey as the host of Curveball where Scott speaks to people whose lives were upended by unexpected challenges. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

Episode Date
#57 From White House Speechwriter to Jewish Thought Leader: Sarah Hurwitz’s Journey of Rediscovery
May 26, 2026
#56 Travis Snider on Redefining Identity After Professional Baseball and the Cost of Early Sports Success
May 19, 2026
#55 Choosing Gratitude in the Face of Adversity: Lessons from Sarah Rhodes
May 12, 2026
#54 From Loss to Leadership: How NFL Legend Raymont Harris Controls the Controllables
May 05, 2026
#53 Creating The Maze: How Justin Gurland Beat Addiction and Built a Haven for the Sober Movement
Apr 28, 2026
#52 Finding Time Abundance: Laura Vanderkam’s Advice on Building More Meaningful and Resilient Schedules
Apr 21, 2026
#51 Beyond Limits: A Conversation with Fashion Influencer and Disability Advocate Michaela Davert
Apr 14, 2026
#50 Unexpected Loss and Resilience: How Whitney Lyn Allen Became a Voice for Grievers
Apr 07, 2026
#49 Living Blind, Living Strong: Evan Schwerbrock’s Guide to Impactful Fitness Advocacy
Mar 31, 2026
#48 Julie Gibson Clark: Small Steps to Longevity and Quality Healthspan on a Realistic Budget
Mar 24, 2026
#47 How to Break Free from Stress and Overwhelm with Dr. Rachel Goldman
Mar 17, 2026
#46 Dr. Ellen Langer Challenges Everything You Think About Mindfulness, Stress, and Regret
Mar 10, 2026
#45 Overcoming Paralysis and Trauma: How Jordan Meyer Rebuilt His Life and Career
Mar 03, 2026
#44 Skipping the Small Talk: How Kalina Silverman Built Deep Connections with the Big Talk Global Movement
Feb 24, 2026
#43 Chasing Curiosity: How Taryn Smith Became the First American Woman to Row the Atlantic Solo in World's Toughest Row
Feb 17, 2026
#42 When ALS Hits Home: Julia Krispeal on Caretaking, Grief, Parenting, and Resilience
Feb 10, 2026
#41 Finding Strength After Sorrow: The Husaini Family’s Journey With Loss and Purpose
Feb 03, 2026
#40 The Real Wolf of Wall Street Story: Dr. Nadine Macaluso’s Journey Beyond the Hollywood Film
Jan 27, 2026
#39 How to Respond to Adversity: Alan Stein Jr.’s ‘Next Play’ Mindset for Growth
Jan 20, 2026
#38 Forgive to Live: Maria Trusa’s Journey from Childhood Trauma to Healing
Jan 13, 2026
#37 From Material Success to True Connection: Judd Shaw’s Journey Through Addiction and Renewal
Jan 06, 2026
#36 From Australia's “Most Wanted List” to Redemption: Mat Steinwede’s Journey Through Addiction, Loss, and Gratitude
Dec 30, 2025
#35 Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation: From Loss to Hope—Liz Scott’s Dedication to Her Daughter’s Vision to Cure Childhood Cancers
Dec 23, 2025
#34 When Life Changes in an Instant: The Story of Jenn Goldman’s Brain Bleed and the Mother-Daughter Bond that Led to Recovery
Dec 16, 2025
#33 Navigating Rare Disease Parenthood and Nonprofit Leadership: Dr. Brent Fields on Hope, Loss, and Building Inclusive Communities
Dec 09, 2025
#32 Finding Meaning After Loss: How Linda Beigel Schulman Honors Her Son Who Was Murdered in the Parkland Mass Shooting
Dec 02, 2025
#31 Reclaiming Control: Finance Expert Steph Wagner Guides Women Through Life’s Unexpected Turns
Nov 25, 2025
#30 What We Missed About the Titan Tragedy: Guillermo Söhnlein’s Lessons on Exploration, Resilience, and Perspective
Nov 18, 2025
#29 Surviving Melanoma: Dave Aizer on Resilience, Family, and Finding Meaning in the Small Stuff
Nov 11, 2025
#28 Navigating Childhood Leukemia and Motherhood During Covid: The Journey of Danielle Moss
Nov 04, 2025
#27 Rising From Rock Bottom: Corey Warren’s Journey Through Addiction, Recovery, and Reinvention
Oct 28, 2025
#26 The Power of Storytelling: Baratunde Thurston’s Reflections on Race, Democracy, and Family
Oct 21, 2025
#25 Adam Greenberg’s MLB Story: Overcoming a Head Injury for an Unbelievable Comeback
Oct 14, 2025
#24 The Urgency of Truth: How Wendy Sachs Used Film to Battle Hate and Inspire Resilience
Oct 07, 2025
#23 From Food Allergy Crisis to CEO: How Denise Woodard Built Partake Foods
Sep 30, 2025
#22 How to Build Resilience With Dr. Andrew Shatté: Science, Stories, and Practical Tools
Sep 23, 2025
#21 The Biology of Trauma: Dr. Aimie Apigian on How Mind and Body Shape Each Other
Sep 16, 2025
#20 RFK’s Daughter and Global Human Rights Advocate: Kerry Kennedy on Trauma, Forgiveness, and Social Justice
Sep 09, 2025
#19 When the Dream Fails: Lisa Sedlar on Resilience, Self-Worth, and Unexpected Gifts
Sep 02, 2025
#18 Defying All Odds: Austin Hatch’s Story of Purpose After Surviving Two Tragic Plane Crashes
Aug 26, 2025
#17 From Gas Station Cashier to CEO: Shirin Behzadi’s Inspiring Path
Aug 19, 2025
#16 From Foster Care to Fastest Man in Rugby: The Carlin Isles Story
Aug 12, 2025
#15 From Broadway to ALS: Aaron Lazar on Redefining Success and Healing Mindset
Aug 05, 2025
#14 Paralyzed at Four, Gold Medal at the Finish Line: Josh George’s Inspiring Story
Jul 29, 2025
#13 Cliff Devries: From Top National Diver to the Diagnosis That Changed Everything
Jul 22, 2025
#12 Natalie Sanandaji on Surviving October 7th and Combating Modern Antisemitism
Jul 15, 2025
#11 Letting Go of the Past: Dr. Fred Luskin on the Art and Science of Forgiveness
Jul 08, 2025
#10 Rising From the Ashes: Cameron Mathison on Loss, Resilience, and Gratitude
Jul 01, 2025
#9 What Doctors Really Think: A Pediatric Neurosurgeon’s Inner Perspective on Trauma, Loss, and Gratitude
Jun 24, 2025
#8 Ken Feinberg and the Impossible Task of Valuing Life in the Wake of Tragedy
Jun 17, 2025
#7 Stacey Sager’s Journey: Three Decades, Three Cancers, and the Power of Resilience
Jun 10, 2025
#6 Inside Gloria Steinem’s Life: Advocacy, Empathy, and the Pursuit of Equality
Jun 03, 2025
#5 Finding Light in Trauma: Roni Habib on Resilience, Loss, and Joyful Teaching
May 14, 2025
#4 The Doctor Who Cured Himself: David Fajgenbaum’s Mission to Treat Rare Diseases
May 14, 2025
#3 How Warren Hance Honors His Daughters' Memory: 15 Years of the Hance Family Foundation’s Global Impact
May 14, 2025
#2 Legendary Journalists Al Hunt and Judy Woodruff Share Their Family's Story of Resilience
May 14, 2025
#1 From Suffering to Success: Lee Kravetz Discusses Post Traumatic Growth
May 14, 2025
Welcome to Curveball with Scott Reich
May 12, 2025