Welcome to Believe In People UNPLUGGED, in collaboration with the Matthew Perry House, hosted by me, Amy Goldberg and Caitlin Morrison.Each episode shines a light on real stories of struggle, resilience, and recovery from artists and creatives who’ve lived through it all.At Matthew Perry House, they believe in what happens after. The courage it takes to rebuild. The strength it takes to begin again.Meet Royal WoodA Canadian singer-songwriter known for his warm vocals, emotionally honest songwriting, and music that feels like a deep exhale. A JUNO Award–nominated artist, Royal has built a career around songs that explore love, loss, resilience, and the quiet moments that shape who we are. His work blends folk, pop, and soul, creating music that doesn’t just entertain — it connects. Royal’s songs often land where healing lives: in truth, vulnerability, and hope.

Meet D'yan Forest.

Guest co-host Harris Goldberg and I are joined by a true original; comedian, cabaret performer, and Guinness World Record holder for the oldest working comedian, D’yan Forest.

She’s lived boldly, loved widely, and turned her entire life into a masterclass on reinvention. D’yan isn’t here just to make us laugh, she’s here to remind us what’s possible when you refuse to let age, rules, or expectations define you.

Age 91 never looked so good!

Meet Sharrie Williams; heir to the Maybelline Dynasty.Sharrie has an incredible story about an American dynasty in the cosmetics industry, full of history and intrigue. Sharrie Williams is the great-niece of the founder of the household name… Maybelline.

Meet Avril Benoit

Some of us may be living comfortable lives, but globally there are many people out there who are not.

War, famine, injustice, all of it causes irreparable harm, but what's to be done?

Meet Avril Benoit, recently retired CEO of Medicines Sans Frontiers, also known as, Doctors Without Borders.

Meet Astrid Young.

Born into a legacy of words and music, she forged her own sound.

Astrid; musician, singer-songwriter, sommelier, and daughter of celebrated journalist and author Scott Young, half-sister to Neil Young.

Her story is rich, real, and unforgettable.

Meet Dr. Eyal Levit.

Guest co-host Kerrin Black and I welcomed Eyal, a doctor, inventor, author, and storyteller whose work bridges science, art, and compassion.

He’s traveled the world, met incredible people, and believes deeply in the power of kindness to change lives.

Through his writing, from The King’s Race to The Lost Art, Dr. Levit reminds us that healing happens not only through medicine, but through imagination, courage, and connection.

Meet K.J. (Kelly) Kaschula.

Guest co-host Kerrin Black and I welcomed Kelly, a children’s book author, illustrator, book designer, and publisher whose magical stories and whimsical art inspire imagination in kids and grown-ups alike.

Through her work, she brings creativity to life, showing how stories can shape the way we see ourselves and the world.

Meet Darcy Ataman.

Guest co-host Caitlin Morrison and I welcomed Darcy, founder of Make Music Matter, the groundbreaking nonprofit that turns music into a lifeline for survivors of conflict and trauma. From Healing in Harmony to work with Indigenous communities in Canada, Darcy shows us how music can be more than art, it can be survival, connection, and hope.

Special Event Notice: November 14, 2025: https://www.rcmusic.com/events-and-performances/make-music-matter-and-matthew-perry-house-present