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Episode Directory
February 2012
- 2/22/2012: Leading Ladies: Three Powerful Women Making a Difference for Arizona Women Coming Soon
- 2/15/2012: Feeling Down in the Dumps? Depression Relief that will have you feeling like yourself again!! Listen Now
- 2/8/2012: YOUR Best Body Ever: NO pills, fad diets, exercise til you drop ADVICE!! Listen Now
- 2/1/2012: LIFE Strategies: Ways to help you LIVE smarter not harder! Listen Now
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Aila Accad
The Stress-Busting Pro – Aila Accad is a registered nurse, award-winning speaker and certified well-being coach. She's the author of "34 Instant Stress-Busters, Quick tips to de-stress fast with no extra time or money." View Guest page
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Kim Ades
Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and mother of 5, Kim Ades shares her own early challenges of growing a coaching business and how she implemented a simple idea into an industry leading company that now coaches hundreds of people each year. View Guest page
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Darla Arni
Darla Arni is the author of the new book “Full Plate No Fork,” Sharing Creativity at Home, the Sharing Creative Energy Newsletter and co-author of “Life Compass for Women”. She is a professional speaker, writer, columnist, multifaceted wife and mom, and survivor of all life has brought her way. View Guest page
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Press Barnhill
Press Barnhill is a university professor of business who has raised a 35-year old son diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome with his wife Gena. Together they wrote the book “Parents of Children with Disabilities: A survival Guide for Fathers and Mothers." View Guest page
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Lydia Belton
Dr. Tranquility - Lydia Belton, is a mental health expert with a background in Psychology, Relaxation Physiology for Mind-Body Medicine from Harvard University's Mind- Body Institute, and Columbia University's Rosenthal Center in Botanical Medicine. View Guest page
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Susan Berman
Susan Berman is the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Fresh Start Women’s Foundation and began her new duties in September 2011. Up until her joining the Fresh Start family, Susan was the Director of Programs at Childhelp, a National non-profit that is into its 53rd year of operation. View Guest page
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Daniel Bober
Dr. Daniel Bober worked in the Pentagon in the offices of Democratic Sen. Patty Murray, chairwoman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee on this very subject. He witnessed the epidemic first hand working with patients at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Today, Dr. Bober councils a number of veterans and active service men and women with war-related psychiatric disorders (PTSD) who are struggling to readjust to civilian life. Dr. Bober is the Founder of Psychiatric Consultants of Florida based in Hollywood. He currently holds a faculty appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Yale Child Study while overseeing his private practice. View Guest page
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Kristen Brown
The Queen of Stress Relief - Kristen Brown is a widow mom, writer, radio host, speaker and founder of Happy Hour Effect”, an award-nominated stress management company. Her memoir, “The Best Worst Thing” was just released. View Guest page
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Nancy Bruning
Nancy Bruning is living the dream — but it took an AHA moment. She was already a breast cancer survivor and author of over 25 books on health and fitness when she realized she was not following her own advice. She decided to combine her love of writing with exercise and stay actively engaged with others by becoming a certified personal trainer. She is the author of “Nancercize: 101 Things to do on a Park Bench and Other Outdoor Fitness Solutions.” View Guest page
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Clete Bulach
Dr. Clete Bulach is an associate professor emeritus from the University of West Georgia . He is co-author of the book “Creating a Culture for A High Performing School: A Comprehensive Approach to School Reform, Dropout Prevention, and Bullying Behavior.” View Guest page
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Bill Cady
Bill Cady, Storyteller. Homeless 4 years, 4 months & 28 days 17 JAN 05 – 29 MAY 09 due to depression at the death of his Irish Wolfhound. Currently writing novels and freelancing as jobs are made available. View Guest page
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Debra Castaldo
Dr. Debra Castaldo (also known as: “Dr. Deb”) is a nationally recognized relationship expert, who has provided guidance to others for more than 25 years as a couples, family, and child therapist. She is the author of the book “Divorced Without Children.” View Guest page
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Cynthia Christensen
Cynthia Christensen is a trained crisis pregnancy counselor as well as a birthmother counselor. Cynthia’s adoption experience was very open, and her son Joshua’s adoptive family has literally become her extended family. Cynthia wrote the book “Restorative Grief: A Guide to Healing from Adoption” for the soul purpose of healing broken hearts. View Guest page
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Christine Clifford
Christine Clifford, CSP Humorist, Author, Professional Speaker, President/Chief Executive Officer of The Divorcing Divas. Author of several books including the just released “The Clue Phone's Ringing... It's for You! Healing Humor for Women Divorcing.” View Guest page
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Sari Cooper
Sari Cooper is a licensed individual and couples psychotherapist, as well as a sex therapist, who has been helping individuals and couples overcome their emotional, psychological and sexual issues for more than 20 years in private practice. View Guest page
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Dr. Calapai
Dr. Calapai, best known as ‘Dr. Cal’, is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Anti Aging. Dr. Cal has authored three top selling books: Glorious Glutathione, Top 10 Supplements You Can’t Live Without and Reverse Diabetes Forever! Seven Steps to Healthy Blood Sugar. For over 22 years Dr. Cal has been the host of the Optimal Health Radio Program and he also hosts a healthy lifestyle show, Dr. Cal's Healthy Living.Dr. Calapai, best known as ‘Dr. Cal’, is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Anti Aging. Dr. Cal has authored three top selling books: Glorious Glutathione, Top 10 Supplements You Can’t Live Without and Reverse Diabetes Forever! Seven Steps to Healthy Blood Sugar. For over 22 years Dr. Cal has been the host of the Optimal Health Radio Program and he also hosts a healthy lifestyle show, Dr. Cal's Healthy Living. View Guest page
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Marie Dubuque
Certified as a life coach and the author of two books, Marie Dubuque is your etiquette/social interaction expert. She loves to write and speak about dealing with “life’s tricky situations.” She also is a unique specialist with regard to examining “rudeness in the digital age.” View Guest page
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John Duffy
Dr. John Duffy - Clinical psychologist, teen expert and author “The Available Parent: Radical Optimism for Raising Teens and Tweens.” View Guest page
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Constance Dunn
Constance Dunn is a researcher and writer focused on all facets of one's presentation–etiquette, grooming, style and verbal/nonverbal communication. She is author of the book “Practical Glamour” (2010), a guide to presenting your most authentic and attractive self to the world. View Guest page
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Paul and Sarah Edwards
For over twenty years Paul and Sarah Edwards have been advocates for creating healthy, balanced and fulfilling lifestyles. Always interested in major trends and how they will affect lives, their seventeenth book, Middle Class Lifeboat: Careers and Life Choices for Navigating in a Changing Economy, provides practical information about what individuals can do to address their growing anxiety about money. View Guest page
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Russ Funk
Russ Funk brings his experience as a former foster parent and an adoptive father to his job as Director of Recruitment for Aid to Adoption of Special Kids (AASK). Since 2006 he has been actively involved in supporting and recruiting foster and adoptive parents as well as mentors for youth in the Arizona foster care system. View Guest page
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Stephen Gallup
Stephen Gallup life changed fundamentally with the birth of his disabled son Joseph. He wrote the book “What About The Boy,” it explores the limits of what we can learn and do. View Guest page
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Harris Glasser
Harris Glasser is successful businessman with 46 years of personal experience handling various financial situations for both himself and others – and getting the desired results. He is the owner and founder of a publishing company, “Serving The People Press LLC,” and the author of “It’s My Money & I Want It!” View Guest page
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Viki Goldberg
Viki Goldberg - As a Registered Nurse for 40 years, co-author Goldberg has extensive knowledge regarding health and eating. As the sole provider for her family, she created healthy meals on a shoestring budget, which she shares in BOD-Ē-NOMICS. Wendy Schweifler - As a Massage Therapist for 15 years, business owner and co-author Wendy Schweifler has knowledge on anatomy, nutrition and how people spend their money. View Guest page
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James Greenblatt
Dr. James Greenblatt - A pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, Greenblatt has treated patients with mood disorders and complex eating disorders since 1988. An acknowledged integrative medicine expert, Dr. Greenblatt has lectured through the United States on the scientific evidence for nutritional interventions in psychiatry and mental illness. His books, “Answers to Anorexia,” and “The Breakthrough Depression Solution,” draw on his many years of experience and expertise in integrative medicine and treating eating as well as mood disorders. Dr. Greenblatt is the Founder and Medical Director of Comprehensive Psychiatric Resources, a private integrative psychiatric practice. He also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts Medical School. View Guest page
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Dian Griesel
Dr. Dian Griesel has over thirty years of business experience from owning and growing companies in the marketing, investor and public relations, professional writing and sponsorship sectors. Today in addition to being Co-President of The Business School of Happiness, she is also Founder & CEO of The Investor Relations Group, a company she founded in 1996. View Guest page
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Tom Griesel
Tom Griesel - At the age of 57, Tom’s biological markers indicate that he is in comparable shape to that of an average healthy 18-year-old. He is the author of "Turbo Charged: Accelerate Your Fat burning Metabolism, Get Lean Fast and Leave Diet and Exercise Rules in the Dust." View Guest page
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Susan Hall
Susan Hall is the Director of Planned Giving for Rainbow Acres, a residential facility for developmentally delayed adults. Rainbow Acres is a Christian community that empowers persons with developmental disabilities to live to their fullest potential with dignity and purpose. View Guest page
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Yvette R. Harris
Yvette R. Harris, PhD, author of “Children of Incarcerated Parents,” received her PhD in psychology from the University of Florida with a specialization in cognitive development. For the past 17 years her research has focused on exploring the environmental contributions to preschool and school age cognitive development, and more recently has taken on applied focus examining the learning/ teaching patterns of African American mothers transitioning from welfare to work. View Guest page
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Monique A. Honaman
Monique A. Honaman is the author of “The High Road Has Less Traffic: honest advice on the path through love and divorce.” The book is an inspiring roadmap for marriage, a positive exit strategy for “surviving” divorce, and a powerful life philosophy that supports superior decision-making in all facets of raising a family. View Guest page
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Toneal Jackson
Toneal Jackson - Married for almost 10 years, Toneal has experienced almost every issue that marriage has to offer; yet she is still standing, and her marriage is stronger than ever. Her experiences have taught her that marriage can be trying, yet rewarding. Toneal attends numerous events nationwide presenting her book, “Pleasing Your Partner: A Spiritual Guide to H.A.P.P.I.N.E.S.S.” View Guest page
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Nathan Jendrick
Nathan Jendrick is a certified fitness trainer with clients ranging from competitive bodybuilders to Olympic gold medalists. His new book “Gym-Free and Ripped,” provides helpful how-to information and general knowledge in an easily accessible manner. View Guest page
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Lainika Johnson-Colbert
Lainika Johnson-Colbert is a spokesperson, motivational speaker and systems expert. She is the national president of FEMnomenal Women in Business and president of the Phoenix chapter of National Sales Network. Her lifestyle website, Lainika.com, helps women live better and smarter every day in every area of their lives. View Guest page
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Nwenna Kai
Nwenna Kai -The Goddess of Raw Foods” best known as the creator of Taste of the Goddess Cafe one of LA’s pioneering organic raw foods cafes shares with her fans over 75 tailor-made recipes from her restaurant and catering company. View Guest page
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Jodi Beckley Liggett
Jodi Beckley Liggett is CEO of the Arizona Foundation for Women, overseeing fundraising and grant-making, supervising public policy research, directing the Men’s Anti-Violence Network and Employers Against Domestic Violence, and lobbying for AFW. View Guest page
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Dallas Louis
Author Dallas Louis travels all over the country encouraging women in their faith and strengthening their ministries. She loves the early morning stillness, and admits that’s when her inspiration strikes best! She’s a self-proclaimed hybrid: a cross between redneck and city girl, but loves the way God made her! View Guest page
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Don MacMannis Ph.D.
Don and Debra MacMannis coauthors of the new parenting guidebook “How's Your Family Really Doing”? 10 Keys to a Happy Loving Family are a team both at home and at the office. Their book highlights the 10 essential keys that define successful families and provides practical tools to personalize every Reader’s experience. View Guest page
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Debra Manchester MacMannis, M.S.W.
Don and Debra MacMannis coauthors of the new parenting guidebook “How's Your Family Really Doing”? 10 Keys to a Happy Loving Family are a team both at home and at the office. Their book highlights the 10 essential keys that define successful families and provides practical tools to personalize every Reader’s experience. View Guest page
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Patricia Maisano
Patricia Maisano, CEO/Founder of IKOR, a growing network of patient advocacy and guardianship offices serving the needs of seniors and the disabled. Patricia is a leading patient advocate with more than 30 years of nursing experience, and more than 20 years of experience in disability management consulting. She is a Professional Geriatric Care Manager (PGCM) and Registered Guardian (RG), and holds national board certifications in Medical Case Management, Geriatric Care Management and a Fellow in Case Management. View Guest page
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Pamela Love Manning
Pamela Love Manning is an author, entrepreneur, teacher, inspirational speaker, and life coach. “Dr. Love” is founder and President of Maryland-based PM Love Enterprises. She is also the author and contributing author to several books including “It’s All About Love: Living Your Purpose In Spite of Your Past”, a life changing book that has helped countless individuals overcome adversity and live the life they were born to live. View Guest page
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Dr. Reina Marino
Dr. Reina Marino is a physician specializing in Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Marino graduated from Brown University in 1986 with an A.B. degree in Biology. In 1991, she received her medical degree from The Medical College of Pennsylvania. Subsequently, she completed both a year-long internship in Internal Medicine and a four year residency in Diagnostic Radiology at The Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital. She is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and licensed to practice medicine in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. From 1996 to 2010, Dr. Marino worked as a hospital based radiologist in the Philadelphia area. In 2010, Dr. Marino completed a year-long clinical internship concentrating on integrative medical management of patients with cancer and chronic disease with Anthony Bazzan, M.D. at the Functional and Wellness Sciences Institute. Subsequently, she began her own practice in Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine. View Guest page
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Ted McLyman
Ted McLyman is a fully licensed financial advisor, speaker and trainer. He has an impressive background in finance during his service in the Marine Corps and success in the private sector. He is the author of “Money Makes Me Crazy: a Prescription for Money Sanity.” View Guest page
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Kevin and Chris Meland
Kevin and Chris Meland - We had the vision for a ministry that could touch the lives of broken and devastated marriages. After being divorced for one year, we had a miracle of reconciliation in our marriage and we soon remarried each other. We have a passion to help other marriages through the journey of ups and downs that we all face. Our goal is to teach couples how to use the God given tools found in the bible to help restore, enrich, and empower marriages and build hope that lasts a lifetime. View Guest page
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Jacob Mueller
Jacob Mueller, started his career in law enforcement with the Oxnard Police Department in California. He moved to Arizona in September 2004 and started Mueller Investigations, LLC (DBA Global Eye Investigations), in February 2006. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice from Ventura College and is certified in crisis intervention, drug abuse recognition, surveillance techniques, public safety diving, as a law enforcement trainer and pilot. View Guest page
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Sherrie Nattrass
Sherrie Nattrass is a life coach, writer and co-host of 48 Internet Television programs with Dr. John Gray author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. She has been interviewed on CNN & many television & radio shows. Nattrass teaches people to live life to the fullest, build strong relationships, access personal potential and overcome limitations. View Guest page
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Hemanshu (Hemu) Nigam
Hemanshu (Hemu) Nigam is among the world’s leading internet security specialists and provides counsel on online safety to The United Nations, The White House, Congress and more. He co-chairs the White House Online Safety Technology Working Group, is credited with developing the key principles of social networking safety. View Guest page
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Kerry Quinn
Kerry Quinn - Upon graduation from the University of Michigan, she began her career in advertising and has since worked on behalf of Fortune 500 companies at world-renowned advertising agencies in New York and Los Angeles. "FUNemployed: Finding the Upside in the Downturn," was published in May. View Guest page
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Marcia Ramsland
The Organizing Expert - Marcia Ramsland is well-known as The Organizing Pro for her practical skills and systems to manage busy lives. She is a highly sought-after speaker and personal consultant appearing on radio, TV and national magazines. The author of the two popular books, “Simplify Your Life” and “Simplify Your Time,” Marcia loves to problem solve practical solutions for busy people. View Guest page
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Steven Rosenburg
Dr. Steven Rosenburg – Over the course of his career as a teacher and psychoterhapist, Dr. Rosenburg has helped tens of thousands of people quit smoking and lose weight. Rosenburg is the author of “15-150 Secret to Simple Dieting," along with Bobbie Freiberg who lost 45 pounds on the diet. View Guest page
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David Sack
Dr. David Sack currently serves as CEO, at Promises Treatment Centers. Prior to joining Promises, Dr. Sack has enjoyed successful careers in clinical, research and administrative psychiatry. Dr. Sack implemented a campaign that calls for adults to help turn the tide on addiction by making a commitment to lock the medicine cabinet. View Guest page
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Nancy Salamone
Nancy Salamone is the author of “Victory Over Violence” the inspiring story of her struggle to live an independent life free from Domestic Violence and her quest to help other women achieve independence in their lives too. Nancy is also the author of The Business of Me, a curriculum that teaches women survivor’s how to lead self-sufficient lives of which financial literacy is a part. The program works with women to create community around self-sufficiency and financial independence with the goal of reducing revictimization. Her accomplishments include 25 years as an executive for major Wall Street financial services companies and her devotion to “giving back” through her non-profit work. Nancy speaks about how she can to and left an abusive 20 year marriage and her journey to creating a self sufficient life and why financial literacy is important for all women whether or not they have experienced abuse. • Representative from Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence View Guest page
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Dana Campbell Saylor
Dana Campbell Saylor is Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Maricopa County, established in Arizona in 1912. Dana is currently Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, Board Chair of the YWCA Pacific Region, and serves on the ASU West Campus Community Board. View Guest page
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Marika Spaseska
Marika Spaseska is an Australian author and a 17-year veteran in the field of social work. Moved into action by her niece’s experiences with bullying in school, Spaseska wrote ‘The Cardboard Girl: Gives Bullying the Flick. She is passionate about children’s well-being and hopes to empower them. View Guest page
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Greg Staffa
Greg Staffa became homeless on December 18, 2009, after he was injured on the job at Northwest Airlines. He lost that job, and then lost his house in Farmington, Minn., to foreclosure. For a while, Staffa says, he lived out of his Ford Focus and used local free Wi-Fi to apply to jobs and hang onto his unemployment benefits. But he quickly tired of feeling like he had no purpose. Staffa sold all of his belongings on eBay and embarked on a 9,000 mile road trip across 48 states, raising awareness for homelessness. View Guest page
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Diane Stafford
Diane Stafford of CI, Inc. Creative Innovations is the Vice President of Operations. CI, Inc. is a licensed outpatient clinic that counsels children, adolescent & families, operates transitional homes for survivors’ of domestic violence and school based prevention programs. Diane has worked with CI, Inc. since incorporated in 1997; her focus is on program development, quality assurance, daily program operations and enhancing community awareness. Diane is also a practicing Therapist and a trained Reiki I & II practitioner. View Guest page
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Harris Stratyner
Dr. Harris Stratyner is the Vice President of New York Clinical Regional Services at Caron New York's Recovery Center. He is a renowned addiction and mental health treatment specialist with more than 27 years of experience. In addition to treating patients, he oversees the clinical staff and develops and implements workshops and programs for patients in recovery at Caron New York. Dr. Stratyner developed the technique "Carefrontation," which combines the latest motivational engagement techniques and an environment of respect and dignity to stress individual responsibility to deal with one's addiction or mental health condition. View Guest page
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Hugh Taylor
Hugh Taylor, author of “The Life Reset”, is a marketing executive in the technology industry. He is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and the author of the book “The Joy of SOX: Why Sarbanes Oxley and Service-Oriented Architecture May Be The Best Thing That Ever Happened To You”. View Guest page
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Ethlie Ann Vare
“LOVE ADDICT: SEX, ROMANCE AND OTHER DANGEROUS DRUGS,” is the latest offering from writer/producer Ethlie Ann Vare. The book takes on the addictions we don't want to talk about... and talks about them, in ways smart, funny, revealing and ultimately healing. View Guest page
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Christy Wade
The Nutrition Specialist – Nutritionist Christy Wade is the author of two new books, “Becoming Whole: Eating Your Way to Bountiful Health” and “Preparing Whole Foods for a Whole Month That Your Whole Family Will Enjoy!”. Christy also presents dynamic and interactive workshops that inspire and train people to eat their way to bountiful health. View Guest page
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Jerry Weichman
Dr. Jerry Weichman, licensed psychologist, is an adolescent specialist, author, speaker and parenting expert. Dr. Jerry is a recognized expert on teens and teen crisis issues. View Guest page
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Becky Whelchel
Dr. Becky Whelchel is a board certified Naturopathic Physician in the state of Arizona. Her specialties include women's medicine, natural fertility treatments, PCOS, menopause, endocrine disorders and detoxification. View Guest page
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Judy Winkler
For decades, author Judy Winkler felt unlovable. She experienced abuse, neglect, fear, and self-doubt. As she faced her inner dragons and demons (old memories and feelings), she learned how to move through obstacles. The techniques in her book “Get Unstuck Live with Ease,” are a compilation of the techniques that she used to live with ease and now uses with her clients. Judy is a respected teacher, public speaker, counselor, and coach with more than 25 years experience. View Guest page
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Richard Wistocki
Detective Richard Wistocki had been with a western Chicago suburban police department for twenty years. He spent his first five years in the patrol division and the remaining years in the Youth Investigation Division and Internet Crimes Unit. Rich's passion is concentrated in teaching parents how to parent their children while online. He empowers parents by showing them the latest technology in monitoring software, GPS technology and current trends and fads involving teens. View Guest page
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Russ Yost
Russ Yost is the Director of Counseling for Christian Family Care Agency. Russ has counseled with children, teens, families and couples since 1981. Russ is state licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. View Guest page
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Leading Ladies: Three Powerful Women Making a Difference for Arizona Women
February 22, 2012
Hosted by Melissa Jenkins-Simon with Co-Host Diane Stafford and Executive Producer Eva Bowen
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They are the movers and shakers making a difference in the Valley of the Sun. On the next Outreach Today, meet three dynamic women leading the fight to change lives for Arizona women and their families. Jodi Beckley Liggett is the CEO of the Arizona Foundation for Women. She will share how her organization invests in and promotes innovative solutions to fulfill the unmet needs of Arizona’s women and children. PLUS Susan Berman from the Fresh Start Women's Foundation has information on how the non-profit she leads, empowers women through the services of the Jewell McFarland Lewis-Fresh Start Women's Resource Center. AND Dana Campbell Saylor is CEO of YWCA Maricopa County. She will share how the YWCA is developing opportunities for women's growth in leadership and power to achieve human rights, dignity, freedom, health, security, justice, and peace for all people. 3 powerful women, 3 organizations, 3 missions, 3 visions - Can’t miss radio. Join us February 22 on Outreach Today!
Outreach Today
Wednesday at 10 AM Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel
CI, Inc‘s mission is “To empower, serve and advocate for individuals and their families to reach their full potential and succeed in life. Outreach Today promotes CI, Inc. and its reputation in providing health and social services, and brings awareness, education and gives listeners practical, relatable, current information to help them live their very best life. Topics include Sex & Relationships, Elder Abuse, Homelessness, Health & Fitness, Teens & Prescription Drug Abuse, Early Intervention of Delinquent Behavior, Veterans on the Road Home, Caring Citizens and Real World Experience. Tune in to receive resources both locally and nationally during each show as it relates to the weekly topic. Outreach Today is hosted by Melissa Jenkins-Simon and Diane Stafford and broadcasts live every Wednesday at 10 AM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.
Melissa Jenkins-Simon with Co-Host Diane Stafford and Executive Producer Eva Bowen
Melissa Jenkins-Simon is Founder and CEO of CI, Inc. (Creative Innovations). CI, Inc. is a social service agency that has been providing services since 1997. CI, Inc. counsels and provides educational services to children and families and operates shelters and transitional homes for children and women of domestic violence. CI, Inc. is a 501C (3) non-profit organization licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and is a Title XIX and XXI Certified Outpatient Clinic. Melissa has a Master’s degree in Public Administration, is a member of the National Association of Professional Women and the Arizona Council of Human Service Providers. Melissa is currently providing organizational management services to other non-profit agencies and in the implementation phase of a newly constructed center for homeless veterans.
Diane Stafford, M.Ed. of CI, Inc. (Creative Innovations) is the Vice President of Operations. Diane has worked with CI, Inc. since its inception in 1997; her focus is on program development, quality assurance, daily program operations and enhancing community awareness. Diane is also a practicing Therapist and a trained Reiki I & II practitioner.
Eva Bowen is the Executive Producer of Outreach Today. A 19-year veteran of the broadcast journalism industry, she has established herself as an accomplished producer and savvy journalist.
Eva is also an Adjunct Professor at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Telecommunication at Arizona State University in Phoenix, Arizona. Currently she’s teaching sophomore journalism students how to convert their print writing skills to the broadcast style.
From 2005-2010, Eva was the Executive Producer of the multi-Emmy-award winning talk show “Sonoran Living Live” on KNXV-TV in Phoenix, Arizona. Eva was also a frequent contributor to the show as an on-air reporter. Prior to joining "Sonoran Living Live” Eva was a news producer at KNXV. Eva is active in her community and serves on the Fiesta Bowls’ Ambassador Committee.
She holds a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism and an M.A. in Mass Communication from Arizona State University.
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