Rene Czerwinski is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Pacific Medical Health Centers. We're discussing mental illness and in particular suicide. It can be considered another epidemic as the numbers of people who have lost their life in this way have increased. The numbers of persons thinking of suicide has also increased. Talking about suicide and suicidal thoughts is important. Supporting the Out of the Darkness Walk (Drive thru) is important. The funds will help education and awareness. T...
Oct 09, 2021•30 min
Ann Louise Gittleman is highly respected as an international leader in diet, nutrition, and the environment, and is a trendsetting pioneer in the health and healing field. She is a Certified Nutrition Specialist--from the American College of Nutrition, and a PhD in Holistic nutrition. Ann Louise is the former director of nutrition at the Pritikin Longevity Center in Santa Monica. She has authored 35 books, and her latest is: Radical Longevity: The Powerful Plan to Sharpen Your Brain, Strengthen ...
Sep 26, 2021•29 min
Dr. Elizabeth Englander is a Professor of Psychology and is a nationally recognized expert in the area of bullying and cyberbullying, childhood causes of aggression and abuse, and children’s use of technology. She is the Founder and the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University. Add to that author--most recently of: The Insanely Awesome Pandemic ,Playbook--A Humorous Mental Health Guide for Kids. Dr. Englander provides good insights for p...
Sep 19, 2021•32 min
Elke Scholz is a registered psychotherapist with a long history of work guiding and empowering clients/readers of her books, through 'anxiety'. Stress and fear account for 90% of illnesses and this underscores the need to gain awareness and then mastery over our mind and our thoughts. It's important to find time to spend in nature, taking a walk, and limit the time listening to news. Her book "Anxiety Warrior" provides stories and support for this health journey. www.elkescholz.com See Privacy P...
Sep 12, 2021•31 min
Dawn Merydith is a behavioral health therapist with Pacific Medical Center here in the Puget Sound. Dawn joins us to address 2 key areas of mental health concern that seems to be more prominent during this pandemic time-- anxiety and insomnia, with alcohol use having risen. We can learn some life-enhancing ideas for our lives, including taking a 3 week break from a life-defeating habit, and observing what is going on in our life as we do this. www.pacificmedicalcenters.org See Privacy Policy at ...
Sep 05, 2021•32 min
Dr. Evonne Thompson is an author, speaker, and teacher, known for leading high-impact events. With her educational background she decided to combine her gifts as a consultant and Fortune 200 professional with faith, launching ELICI to impact new communities, and working with diverse communities. www.evonnethompson.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 04, 2021•29 min
Dr. Christy Kane, a psychologist and former owner and Clinical Director of 2 residential treatment centers. Her work focuses on neurology, trauma, mental health stability, mental health empowerment and understanding, and how electronics are affecting the human brain. Dr. Kane is also the author of a new book: Fractured Souls & Splintered Memories--Unlocking the Boxes of Trauma. www.drchristykane.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...
Aug 22, 2021•31 min
Mary Kay Carson is an inspired and inspiring author with over 50 books to her credit--in which she aims to connect kids/youth with nature, and with history, by making it come alive. Mary Kay's latest series of books is: Outdoor School, a wonderful and interactive experience that inspires kids to be outdoors, finding their connection to all of nature. Really so helpful for parents and teachers with virtual or in-class learning. www.marykaycarson.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...
Aug 15, 2021•30 min
Dr. Catherine Athans is a psychologist who is a Certified Trauma Therapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for more than 25 years. She is also and author and her latest book is: The Heart Brain. This week she is with us to discuss mental health and self-care and as looks at the recent activities with World Class Gymnast Simone Biles and withdrawing from some Olympic events due to some mental health struggles. It really is a case of compassion, of understanding, and of peeling away the...
Aug 08, 2021•32 min
Laura Linn Knight is a former Elementary School Teacher and Certified positive discipline Educator who specializes in helping families create calmer home environments. And this will set a tone, set in motion that calm for our community and then a ripple-out effect into the broader world. www.lauralinnknight.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 05, 2021•32 min
Dr. Adrienne Youdim is a Physician Nutrition Specialist, Professor, and founder of Dehl Nutrition. She taught at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where she was also the Medical Director of the Center for Weight Loss, and currently holds a medical practice in Beverly Hills. And Dr. Youdim is now an author. Her book: Hungry for More, Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss From the Inside Out. When the current strategies don't work for us, it's time to address the true hunger. Dr. Youdim shares with...
Jul 25, 2021•31 min
Denise Lizette is the author of Star Light, Start Bright, Where In The Heck Is Mr. Right, a humorous, real life account of lessons learned after more than 200 first dates. As a result Denise considers herself a dating expert, and as such has some great insights and stories collected over 20 years. She kept a journal which now has become a book. www.DeniseLizette.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 22, 2021•30 min
Amy Liz Harrison has a new book, the title of which tells us much about her--Eternally Expecting: A Mom of Eight Gets Sober and Gives Birth to a Whole New Life...Her Own. It captures the essence, and Amy fills in the blanks, comparing pregnancy and giving birth to her journey of finding sobriety. Amy's openness and honesty carry a lot of weight in breaking down the stigmas around alcohol or drug addiction. And the hope she offers in sharing her story is about living life a day at a time, and som...
Jul 18, 2021•32 min
Dr. Julie Gatza is a Health Educator and one of the nation's top chiropractic physicians with more than 30 years of clinical practice. She is co-founder of the Florida Wellness Institute. Dr. Gatza’s mission with each patient is to enhance their body's potential to heal itself. Dr. Gatza discusses 'sugar' and its adverse effects on our body and life, and also takes a look at July 4th celebrations and eating well. Don't pile up the plate and gobble it down is key, take it slowly. Also, separate t...
Jul 06, 2021•31 min
Fern Schumer Chapman is an award-winning author, a reporter and journalist. Fern's latest book is" Brothers, Sisters, Strangers--Sibling Estrangement and the Road to Reconciliation". The title states clearly the focus and content. It's amazing how widespread this estrangement is--for various reasons. But Fern helps us realize what this is, and how deeply it impacts our life. In her book she shares her own story of being estranged from her brother for nearly 40 years, along with related stories f...
Jul 03, 2021•32 min
Michele Borba PhD is an internationally-renowned educational psychologist and an expert in parenting, bullying and character development. Dr. Borba is also an author. Her latest book: Thrivers--The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. 7 Teachable skills that set happy, healthy, high-performing kids apart. These are self-confidence, empathy, self-control, integrity, curiosity, perseverance, and optimism. Dr. Borba provides a 'superpower' at the end of each chapter, illustra...
Jun 20, 2021•31 min
Christine Soule, founder of Providence Heights, a non-profit located here in Bellevue. While it's just in its early days, great things are happening for women and children just on the edge of crisis. They are provided housing along with job-training and counseling from volunteer professionals. A co-operative coffee business has already been started, with the goal of creating more businesses to provide work and financial support. Christine is also and author, and her book is 'Broken and Beautiful...
Jun 13, 2021•30 min
Dr. Catherine Athans is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years experience, and she is also a prolific author, whose books are wonderful guides to help us live our life fully, genuinely and with love. Over the past year plus, Dr. Athans has provided insights to navigate life in the time of covid, and this time we discuss the transition to a new normal and talking about continuing to wear masks--that it will be a personal choice, and respecting such choices. www.CatherineAthan...
Jun 06, 2021•31 min
Sarah Sentilles is a thought-provoking author whose newest book is: Stranger Care--A Memoir of Loving What Isn't Ours. Sarah opens her heart to pour out her story of mothering and motherhood, a journey which involves navigating the foster care system in -- 2 states! and a list of challenges and growth opportunities that are special gifts. There are lessons here that we can all learn and use to helping to create a more peaceful and loving world. www.sarahsentilles.com See Privacy Policy at https:...
May 26, 2021•32 min
Dawn Merydith is a behavioral health therapist at Pacific Medical Centers, and based at Northgate. May is mental health awareness month, and this year with our lives in some part of upheaval due to the pandemic, mental health challenges are critical. Dawn shares some simple techniques or practices to use and to share with others as we aim to find our footing. One is take a few minutes, using each 'sense' to note the space around us, and do this periodically through the day. www.pacificmedicalcen...
May 22, 2021•32 min
Teri Secrest is a Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Natural Health Educator, and CEO of the Joy of Living. Teri's passion is to put the natural back into our life and our health. Teri has helpful, simple tips for maintaining health, strength, and a positive attitude, important at any time, and especially needed at this time. Power walk each day, and be sure to hydrate--water, and add a drop or 2 of essential oils--lemon or orange, if flavor is needed. Also balance the amount of news watched...
May 11, 2021•31 min
Mary Kay Carson is an inspired and inspiring author with over 50 books to her credit--in which she aims to connect kids/youth with nature, and with history, by making it come alive. Mary Kay's latest series of books is: Outdoor School, a wonderful and interactive experience that inspires kids to be outdoors, finding their connection to all of nature. Really so helpful for parents and teachers with virtual or in-class learning. www.marykaycarson.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...
May 04, 2021•30 min
Apr 25, 2021•32 min
Stephanie Gianarelli is an acupuncturist and the founder and clinic director of Acupuncture NW in Seattle/Bellevue/Tacoma. This week (April 18-25) is National Infertility Awareness Week, and Stephanie shares about the work that the acupuncturists are involved in, in helping all couples with fertility issues--which can be a heavy challenge for those experiencing it. The pandemic has provided the means of reaching more people more easily with zoom conferencing. www.acupunturenw.com See Privacy Pol...
Apr 18, 2021•31 min
Maureen Johnson is a #1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of many YA novels, including a collaboration for Let It Snow which is now a Netflix movie. Maureen's newest book is "Hello, Cruel Heart". Maureen takes us on a fantastic journey to London in the summer of 1967. For anyone living at that time...what a great trip down a memory lane. For those who weren't...what an adventure and experience. Maureen imagines the teen years of the Disney character Cruella de Vil. www.maureenjohn...
Apr 11, 2021•31 min
Kris Holmes is an executive recruiter and partner at O'Connell Group a leading executive search firm--where she's worked for 26 years and shares much of her experience in a super book: Ignite Your Career! Strategies, and Tactics to Unleash Your Potential. Anyone and everyone can benefit from this book and experiences from those just starting on a career path, to those who are uncertain about their path, to those who are thinking about a career change--here's a great tool kit! www.igniteyourcaree...
Apr 04, 2021•31 min
Hope O. Baker is the author of "Finding Hope: A Birth Mother's Journey Into the Light...where she shares her story of a successful open adoption. Hope is a passionate advocate for those on all sides of adoption and shares her experience and literally bringing hope to what can be a challenging and often painful experience for all involved. A very open and honest story with much support. www.hopeobaker.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...
Mar 28, 2021•32 min
Tracee Dunblazier is a Los Angeles-based spiritual empath, shaman, and an 8-time national award winning author. Tracee works with individuals to help open up/build self-awareness and gain an understanding of life, about the things that are happening all around us, and our relationship to them. Tracee gives us a good understanding of karma in our everyday life and it results in a lot of great growth. Latest book: Conquer Your Karmic Relationships: Heal Spiritual Trauma to Open Your Heart and Rest...
Mar 21, 2021•32 min
Dr. Catherine Athans is a psychologist with a doctorate in both clinical and health psychology and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Here one year into the pandemic Dr. Athans underscores the need to prioritize self-care: sleep, drink lots of water, eat well, take walks, watch funny movies or read funny material. Women in particular are more impacted by stress which in turn affects our heart, so the selfcare is critical. www.CatherineAthansPhD.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...
Mar 14, 2021•32 min
Ashra Bennett is a Certified Executive Transformational Coach & Mentor. Ashra is a modern-day visionary who has helped hundreds of thousands of people change their lives by separating themselves from the past to stop being defined by it. Ashra provides insights for growth as we are all on this learning journey. To maximize it Ashra reminds us that it is selfless to choose ourself, to make good health and transforming decisions. www.AshraGlobal.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...
Mar 10, 2021•31 min
