Sharon Strand Ellison, author of Taking the War Out of Our Words, is a pioneer in the field of eliminating defensiveness in conversations. An international communication consultant and award-winning speaker, Sharon is Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Powerful Non-Defensive Communication. Her process for de-escalating misunderstandings between people, alleviates conflict and, instead, fosters true intimacy in verbal exchanges. Join host, Veronica Faisant Call in to participate ...
Oct 18, 2015•13 min
Bouncing Forward, Transforming Bad Breaks into Breakthroughs, the latest book by bestselling author, Michaela Haas, PhD, is the first book of its kind in the new science of Posttraumatic Growth. The book presents a cutting-edge look at how trauma survivors can find healing and resilience in the aftermath of a devastating personal crisis! Michaela discuss the factors which play key roles in the transformation process, and responds to listener comments and questions. Host Veronica Faisant Call in ...
Oct 11, 2015•13 min
Host Veronica Faisant Guests: Religious Science Minister, Rev Muata Rasuli, and Educator/Practitioner, Pier Angeli Laplace. We will explore the Spiritual Cause & Effects of occurrences such as the recent mass shooting in Umpqua, Oregon. According to Thich Nhat Hanh, we are all One and the notion of “otherness” is an illusion to be addressed. … If, indeed, we are Spiritual beings endowed with the power to initiate a new Cause which will catalyze a new corresponding, positive Effect, we have t...
Oct 04, 2015•13 min
Jeff Jewell, is Chairman of the Vet Center National Homeless Veterans Working Group. He is also co-director of the annual North Bay Homeless Veterans Stand Down, taking place at the Dixon Mayfair Grounds, October 13th thru 15th, 2015. Mr. Jewell, himself a Veteran, describes the purpose of the event, services provided to Vets free of charge, and how individuals can get involved. http://nbstanddown.org/ Cannabis Pharmacy, The Practical Guide to Medical Marijuana, written by Michael Backes, is the...
Sep 27, 2015•13 min
Fund Drive Special featuring the work of Sunita Pattani, Allison Carmen and Tama Kieves, authors who use the wisdom of their own life experiences to inspire others to navigate past obstacles to personal success. Please call in to pledge your financial support: (800) 439-5732 The post The Week Starts Here – September 20, 2015 appeared first on KPFA ....
Sep 20, 2015•13 min
Sunita Pattani, author of The Transcendent Mind–The Missing Peace in Emotional Wellbeing, describes the four elements of the Transcendent Healing Process. She discusses the role of nutritional healing and how healing our body can accelerate the process of healing our minds.… Sunita is a psychotherapist who draws inspiration from Course in Miracles, the Bhagavad Gita, Carl Jung’s Collective Unconscious as well as Abraham Maslow’s Peak Experiences. She believes the concept of interconnected-ness a...
Sep 13, 2015•13 min
Author Simon Sinek’s theory of the Golden Circle: “why” is much more important than “what” in deciding on a course of action, particularly when the goal is inspired activity leading to success in any arena. Host Veronica Faisant plays excerpts from Simon’s riveting exploration of “why”, and sets the stage for life changing dialogue.… Call in to participate in the conversation: (800) 958-9008 (510) 848-4425 The post Success Happens When You Know “Why”! appeared first on KPFA ....
Sep 06, 2015•13 min
Segment 1: J.R. Wilson, President/Founder of Delta Veterans Group, talks about his upcoming event, Stand Down on the Delta, September 11th-14th. During the 4 day event, volunteers will provide services to homeless veterans, free of charge, at the Contra Costa Fairgrounds in Antioch. Volunteers are still needed. Segment 2:Jere Gettle, President of Baker Creek Seed Co. and Founder/CEO of the National Heirloom Expo, September 8th-10th, Santa Rosa, discusses his mission— pure food education. In this...
Aug 30, 2015•13 min
***Rebroadcast*** Producer/Host Veronica Faisant in conversation with author Allison Carmen In her new book, The Gift of Maybe– Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times, Allison describes what she considers the needless pain and suffering experienced when individuals fixate on knowing the outcome of situations and circumstances in advance. While setting goals and …mapping out plans can are essential to move forward in life, adopting an attitude of “maybe a different outcome is possible” a...
Aug 23, 2015•13 min
Bestselling Author, Astrologer, Psychic and Medium, Barry Eaton, entertains that question and many more in conversation with Host, Veronica Faisant. Barry’s first book, Afterlife, Uncovering the Secrets of Life After Death, is considered an important reference book for grief counselors as well as for individuals experiencing their own grief over the loss of a loved one. Tonight, via telephone from Australia, Barry Eaton discusses his latest book, No Good Byes, Life Changing Insights From the Oth...
Aug 16, 2015•13 min
Raven’s Touch, an independent film produced by Dreya Weber and Marina Rice, delves into the essence of human interaction, on a spiritual level, from the inside out. It’s the story of universal inclusive love which transforms the lives of a group of individuals. Dreya Weber discusses her vision, the many challenges she faced and the importance of this groundbreaking film. Rob Bell is a controversial Author, Pastor, Musician and Motivational Speaker. He made the list of Time Magazine’s 2011 100 mo...
Aug 09, 2015•13 min
Are you seeking non-pharmaceutical relief from accumulated stress and tension in your body? According to tonight’s guest, certified Yoga instructor, Shawna, Scizak, Restorative Yoga is the less physically demanding practice of Yoga which calms muscles and nerves as it gently affirms the mind/body connection. Shawna provides a historical perspective, a description of the poses, and some of the health benefits. Back by popular demand, World-Class Professional Speaker, Corporate Trainer and Angel I...
Aug 02, 2015•13 min
Are you suffering the pitfalls of Modern Love? How is Love different now compared to Back-In-The Day? Clinical Psychologist, Author, TV/Radio host, Dr. Brenda Wade, in conversation with Veronica Faisant, explores these topics and more as we continue to “unpack” Modern Love in this, Part 2 of a 2 Part series on relationships. Call in early with your questions for Dr. Wade: (800) 958-9008 The post Modern Love In The Age Of Transformation appeared first on KPFA ....
Jul 26, 2015•13 min
Nationally recognized Relationship Expert, Dr. Brenda Wade joins Producer/Host Veronica Faisant, in Part 1 of a 2 Part series on Modern Love Dr. Wade is a Clinical Psychologist, Author, Radio & TV Host, Educator, and Seminar Leader. Her unique blend of Psychology, Science and Spirituality has been instrumental in transforming lives for well over two decades Tonight, Part 1: Love in the Age of Transformation Next Sunday,July 26th, Part 2: Love Begins in Me Call in to Participate in the Conver...
Jul 19, 2015•13 min
My guest this evening is Journalist and Former KPFA Radio Host, Monte Leach Monte is a long-time volunteer with Share International, a worldwide network of volunteers whose purpose is to make known the fact that Maitreya ― the World Teacher for the coming age ― and his group of teachers, the Masters of Wisdom, are now among us, emerging into the public arena to help us solve our most critical global problems. Monte is the U.S. editor of Share International magazine. He speaks widely about the pu...
Jul 12, 2015•13 min
Yesterday’s celebration of our nation’s independence from bondage had special meaning for some members of the LGBTQ community. While last month’s Supreme Court decision, affirming the rights of Same Sex couples to legally marry in all 50 states, punctuated and underscored the notion of personal freedom and liberation for many, some Millennials (folks born early 1980s thru early 2000s) have always felt free. Tonight, we continue the conversation with beneficiaries of past and current struggles fo...
Jul 05, 2015•13 min
Tonight, in celebration of the Supreme Court’s ruling making Same Sex Marriage the law of the land, we’ll discuss what many hardworking, committed LGBTQ activists are calling a miracle! Members of the gay and lesbian community who created committed long term, loving family relationships despite an environment of social hostility, have finally been given the validation they have spent decades fighting to attain. In the U.S. people, are free to marry whomever they choose regardless of race or gend...
Jun 28, 2015•13 min
Tonight’s guest, Rev. Muata Rasuli, is Senior Minister and Community Spiritual Leader at San Francisco Center For Spiritual Living. For nearly 20 years, Muata’s “Father Figure” experience has extended well beyond parenting his own biological offsprings. Through the process of mentoring and nurturing many more young people in the community, Muata’s out-of-box philosophy on parenting emerged. Tune in to hear Rev. Muata point of view on what he calls, the myth of “Fatherhood”, or, as he refers to h...
Jun 21, 2015•13 min
Susan McCrossin, author of Breaking The Learning Barrier, Eradicating ADD, ADHD and Dyslexia, specializes in treating various learning difficulties in adults and children. Her formal research and training includes studies in Neuroscience, Psychology, Kinesiology and Acupressure. In 1988, she developed her own alternative modality, “Crossinology”, or Brain Integration Technique (BIT). McCrossin describes her drug-free therapy and highlights challenges and success using the treatment. Call in to p...
Jun 14, 2015•13 min
Producer/Host Veronica Faisant in conversation with tonight’s guest, author Sara Chetkin In her recent book, The Healing Curve, A Catalyst to Consciousness, she describes her journey of healing and spiritual awakening. Sara’s unique perspective on spirituality has been informed, in part, by day to day life, growing up in the Spiritualist community known as Lily Dale in New York State. At the age of 15, she was diagnosed scoliosis and given a prognosis which sent her on a worldwide quest for phys...
Jun 07, 2015•13 min
Producer/Host Veronica Faisant Have you recently considered the possibility of an afterlife, beyond physical death? Are you skeptical, angry, or indifferent at the mere suggestion? If you suddenly had access to proof of an afterlife, how would your life change? –Let’s talk about! Call in to Participate: (800) 958-9008 (510) 848-4425 The post And Then, There’s the Afterlife….Maybe appeared first on KPFA ....
May 31, 2015•13 min
Guest Producer/Host, Jovelyn Richards Reflections on Memorial Day, including your unique observance of the holiday and it’s personal significance Call in to participate: (800) 958-9008 (510) 848-4425 Producer/Host Veronica Faisant returns next week! The post Memorial Day musings… appeared first on KPFA .
May 24, 2015•13 min
Producer/Host Veronica Faisant When Lewis Hill was inspired to create community sponsored/listener supported radio in 1949, it hadn’t been done. He envisioned non-commercial, community based programming that would provide alternative Publicand Cultural affairs programming, Free Speech Radio was born. And while the infrastructure for FM radio was in place, most folks didn’t have radios capable of receiving the signal, so he provided radios to listeners. Now, more than 66 years later, his ingenuit...
May 17, 2015•13 min
Producer/Host Veronica Faisant Segment 1: Veronica discusses A Year Without Fear–365 Days of Magnificence by best selling author and Motivational Speaker Tama Kieves Segment 2: Excerpts from past interview with Ty Bollinger, best selling author of Cancer, Step Outside The Box Please help achieve our Fund Drive goal by contributing. Call (800) hey KPFA, or (510) 848-5732 or 24/7 online www.kpfa.org The post 365 Days of Magnificence, A Year Without Fear —- Fund Drive Special appeared first on KPFA...
May 10, 2015•13 min
Dr. Doty is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University. He is Director and Founder of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, CCARE. His iconic status as a cutting edge entity in the world of medicine and social evolution is rooted in what he experienced growing up in poverty,dealing with social inequity. James describes how his life changed for the better when a mentor offered to teach him “something that could change his life”. Dr.Doty ...
May 03, 2015•13 min
Producer/Host Veronica Faisant in conversation with author Allison Carmen. In her new book, The Gift of Maybe– Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times, Allison describes what she considers the needless pain and suffering experienced when individuals fixate on knowing the outcome of situations and circumstances in advance. While setting goals and mapping out plans can are essential to move forward in life, adopting an attitude of “maybe” allows for flexibility and resilience when we are f...
Apr 26, 2015•13 min
Producer/Host Veronica Faisant in conversation with Author, Medical Intuitive and Vibrational Healer, Patty Conklin. In her most recent book, God Within, The Day God’s Train Stopped, Patti discusses the fundamentals of energy. She believes physical illnesses and mental disorders are actually instances of negative thoughts and words lodged in the body. Diseases created in this manner, she continues, can be healed by changing the vibratory frequency of the energy. Ms Conklin’s work has been refere...
Apr 19, 2015•13 min
Producer/Host Veronica Faisant Ironically, as access to Social Media increases, many more individuals report feelings of loneliness and isolation. Experts declare that Stress and Social Anxiety appear to challenge an individual’s ability to venture out of their comfort zone and try something new. Focusing on the desired results, and viewing challenges as opportunities makes all the difference. Trusting inner guidance and creating a support system among friends and relatives allows forward moment...
Apr 12, 2015•13 min
It’s all about Transformation, be it physical, cultural or spiritual. In order for the process to be complete, there needs to be agreement between the “inner” and “outer” realms. Jovelyn Richards will read from her most recent work: Blue, Black and Brown Tulips for Evening. It exams the post civil war era of social and personal transformation from slavery to freedom. In addition, she will invite listeners to discuss the “why” and “how” of personal transformation. The usually difficult beginning ...
Apr 05, 2015•13 min
Producer/Host Veronica Faisant invites listeners to consider the metaphysical meaning inherent in the story of Palm Sunday. It’s a cautionary tale…what you think you’ve experienced is always the truth, and it is important to find equilibrium to remain courageously steadfast in pursuing your goals. Call in to participate in the conversation: (800) 958-9008 (510) 848-4425 The post The Week Starts Here – March 29, 2015 appeared first on KPFA ....
Mar 29, 2015•13 min
