A One-on-One With My Sister Kate — Lyme Disease, Resilience, and No Excuses

Many listeners have been asking when Bill would finally sit down for a one-on-one conversation with his younger sister, Kate—and it finally happened. While visiting Fairfax, Virginia and staying at Kate’s house during the Christmas holiday, Bill and Kate recorded a candid, insightful, and surprisingly fun sibling conversation.

Bill opens by asking Kate about her experience with Lyme disease in her late teenage years and how he believes it shaped who she is and how she approaches life. Kate shares how Lyme disease dramatically impacted her senior year of high school and her transition into college, including the ongoing challenges of navigating a medical system where many doctors lacked understanding of what she was dealing with—something she has continued to face for years.

As the conversation unfolds, Kate opens up about her education, career path, the jobs she’s held, and the travel she’s done along the way. Through it all, her resilience is unmistakable. Bill reflects on what he sees as a common thread among the three Moran siblings—himself, Kate, and their brother Kevin—confidence. Kate questions that idea at first, but Bill points out her consistent ability to advocate for herself with professionalism, kindness, and determination.

They also dive into Kate’s creative outlets and remarkable creative talent, her decision to pursue a Ph.D., how that opportunity came about, and the major life changes that choice required. Along the way, Bill learns things about his sister he never knew, and listeners get a deeper look at an incredible woman shaped by perseverance, adaptability, and a “no excuses” mindset.

This episode is inspirational, honest, and full of heart. It shows how living with Lyme disease—and later health challenges—helped shape Kate’s tolerance, grit, and ability to keep pushing forward no matter how difficult things became. You may even walk away wondering if Kate is actually the most interesting Moran.

There are plenty more stories still to be told, so don’t be surprised if a follow-up episode happens down the road. For now, enjoy this meaningful holiday conversation between siblings, celebrating family, shared values, and the belief that no matter how hard things get, you keep going. No excuses.




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