Insight with Mark Farrell

Insight - The Streets And Campuses of America - 05/01/14

Gangs are continuously weaving themselves into the fabric of America by luring young, fearful kids with the promise of security and money. Gang expert Mike Knox explains how this epidemic evolved and what’s needed to combat it.

It’s expected that all-nighters, exams and frat parties are part of the college experience, but campuses of all sizes are increasingly prone to sexual violence.  End Rape On Campus (EROC) is dedicated to ensuring that colleges document sexual assaults, and to educating and empowering students affected by them. EROC Co-founder Mia Ferguson shares her experience, and how she became a vital part of a nationwide organization lead by students and professionals determined to make college environments free of rape.

Insight - The most, "Positive Exposure" - 04/24/14

Positive Exposure is turning the definition of beauty on its heels by
utilizing photography and video to transform public perception of people
living with genetic, physical and behavioral differences. Executive
Director, Liz Grossman discusses how Rick Guidotti, a former award winning
fashion photographer founded Positive Exposure and its impact on countless
people of different beauty in building self esteem and how Positive Exposure
is helping the public to understand the beauty in our shared humanity. 

Insight - Lost Decades - 04/17/14

Wrongfully convicted, Derrick Hamilton served 21 years in jail and is now seeking exoneration through a landmark NYS appellate ruling that reopened his case based on evidence that many say will clear his name.  Hear Derrick’s unfathomable experience including how he coped in prison to his first breath of fresh air as a free man.  Falseconfessions.org’s founder, Lonnie Soury shares how Derrick asked for his assistance while imprisoned and the work they accomplished together.

Insight - Eating Disorders with Sonia Satra - 04/10/14

Before she starred in Guiding Light and One Life to Live, Sonia Satra lived the life of an anorexic where it wasn’t uncommon for her to have one noodle for dinner.  Hear her struggle and how it’s shaped her as a parent, professional speaker (former NYC President of National Speakers Association) and how her new endeavor, Moticise Fitness - combines motivation within a kick-ass workout. 

 

Insight - Rock n Roll, drugs and addiction - 04/03/14

NYC and world famous DJ, TV host and "Rock and Roll encyclopedia" - Matt Pinfield, shares his experience with addiction, plus reveals a major upcoming project that he annoounced exclusively on Insight. Save Our Sobriety Co-Founder, Janet Engel shares how prevalent heroin use is by teenagers and how high proof alcohol is the "new beer" for high schoolers.

Insight - Disabilities and Dating - 03/27/14

For most people without a disability, dating can be overwhelming. Imagine just how daunting it would be to put oneself in the dating pool if quadriplegia, hearing impairment or post traumatic stress disorder is part of your world. Can love conquer all with varying abilities? Chris Holcomb, Lori Frisher and Helman Roman share their experience of meeting and losing soul mates in a riveting conversation on the perils of dating when you're disabled.

Insight - Getting Unstuck - 03/20/14

Relationships, careers, money and so much more are capable of making us feel stuck. Hear how Mark spun his wheels untill he was cognizant of what he truly wanted in life. And Lis shares how her decline in vision impacted her. Plus a PRN listener explains how fate gave him more purpose in life.

Insight - Sliding Doors - 03/13/14

Every day, everywhere and more than we'll ever realize - events dictate the
trajectory of our lives.  Like a tire blow out that left Lis literally and
helplessly facing oncoming traffic.  Casey's decision to comfort a
girlfriend in need one night rather than perform with accomplished musicians
lead him to become a producer.  And Mark's decision to walk by his past and
literally open a door that revealed his future - forever changed his life
beyond his wildest dreams.  

And in a society where alcohol is ubiquitous it's difficult to avoid.  Mark
shares the role it played in his family and how he finally realized enough
was enough. 

Insight - Sarah Reinertsen & Vision Tests - 03/06/14

On the eve of the Sochi Paralympics, Mark speaks with one of the worlds most famous sports figures - Sarah Reinertsen. Sarah shares her perspective as an accomplished athlete with a disability on how much more exposure the Paralympics could receive if they were held before the Olympic games as well as her beginnings as a 13 year old wobbly runner to Paralympiam and professional triathlete and much more. Go Sarah go!

Take a trip with Mark for his visit to the National Eye Institute to learn how his rare eye condition is being studied and hear how Mark subjects himself to rigorous vision tests. Spoiler alert, Mark sheds many a tear .

Insight - Overcoming Family Adversity - 02/27/14

You can't choose your family though your family can choose you! Overcoming adversity encompasses numerous scenarios including adoption. Mark speaks with Lis on her adoption experience - the ramifacations and how it shaped her as a child and adult.

22 years ago Mark lost his big brother Mike to suicide and he candidly speaks about the devastation, confusion and the sheer dominace depression can have on a person.

Insight - Disabled Or Just Acting? - 02/20/14

Host Mark Farrell is a "half glass full" kind of guy but when he muses what's in the glass being shown on Booze-tube...he can't help but wonder what messages tv network shows are sending when hosts and guests consume alcohol, including the 4th hour of the Today Show where Kathie Lee and Hoda have wine or other libation readily available and always front and center on camera. Insight looks at Baltimore Raven's running back, Ray Rice -the latest celebrity sports star charged with domestic violence and who ironically spearheaded a anti-bullying and pro-kindness campaign. Really, Ray? And Mark shares a shocking story of being attacked by teenagers and how his ability to be empathetic and forgive allowed him to move on. Unfortunately, the outcome is very different for Billy McCaw - the former Rutger's student killed during his visit to see his Rutger's friends. Are they disabled or just acting? Insight discusses how most TV shows and movies hire able-bodied actors to play disabled characters. And Mark discusses 'celebrating differences' and applauds actress Ellen Page (star of 'Juno') who announced she is gay. Attention Sugar Hill Gang, NBC's Brian Williams and Lester holt have nothing on you but one has to be in awe of Jimmy Fallon 's editors who make "Rapper 's Delight" come alive via two hard news professionals. CVS decision to kick it's own butt by vowing to stop selling tobacco by October has Mark and Lis praising the national pharmacy retail chain. And if Christin Cooper's goal was to make headlines via insensitive interview questioning of Olympic athletes, she succeeded when Olympic downhill skiing legend Bode Miller broke down after consecutive questions about his brother that died last year. Adding insult to injury - rather than editing interview NBC choose to air piece in full. No gold medal for the Peacock!

Insight - Introduction - 02/13/14

Hold on as you hitch a ride with Mark on top of an elevator…or plunge into the water of your first triathlon where you’ll shockingly discover that you’re unable to see the swim course.  What would you do?     

 

Hear these and more riveting stories from host Mark Farrell on the debut broadcast of Insight on PRN.  Mark shares with listeners the critical topics Insight will cover that he also addresses as a speaker to national audiences on personal issues and events that he experienced and made him the person he is today.  Like: overcoming adversity due to Mark’s visual impairment, drugs and alcohol and his journey with mental health to hilarious stories of Mark attempting sports as a boy to his recent gargantuan effort to play indoor softball (yes, indoor) where he tries to overcome his past sports demons.   

 

During Mark’s first show as well as future shows, Insight will cover real life issues that shed light on how Mark’s struggles and hurdles impacted him and how he was able to succeed personally and professionally as a NYC radio talk show host and creative director for nearly two decades.  Mark’s challenges and prosperity can benefit you as his candor and ability to reveal himself will undoubtedly have an impact on you.  Learn more about Mark at www.markfarrellmotivation.com and listen Thursdays at 11 am for Insight, where your calls are welcome.