Fire It Up with CJ

April 5: What happens when Environmental Activism meets Feminism? Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen

CJ — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:12:36 +0000

Once again, Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen, raises are awareness to a higher level. This times it’s about the importance of trees through her new book “Like A Tree”. Dr. Jean Shinoda shares her brand of activism which is about sharing power among versus powering over. About our Guest: Jean Shinoda Bolen, M. D, is a psychiatrist, [...]

March 22: Juicy Connections with the opposite sex with Tyler Young

CJ — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:13:01 +0000

Dating is about the art of communication and connection. Tyler Young, a dating coach, will discuss the “how’s” of landing your dream partner. Learn how to finesse a conversation anywhere, anytime and to get rid of your approach anxiety. Learn how to pick up subtle attraction signals that both men and women put out and how to [...]

Mar 8: Finding the artist within and making the leap into the unknown (Ellen Brook)

CJ — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:10:25 +0000

I am an intuitive painter. I am drawn to organic lines and shapes, and intense and unusual color combinations that strike a deep, hidden chord with the senses and subconscious mind. My aim is to capture feeling as much as form, in the same way a photographer searches for that instant when an image becomes [...]

Feb 2: Soul Academy with James Van Praagh

CJ — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:30 +0000

James Van Praagh is a medium who can communicate to loved ones who have passed to the other side. He will share key concepts from his new book “Growing Up in Heaven” on our purpose and journey here on earth, and where loved ones and we go after we die. If you are still suffering [...]

Feb 9: Vegaonomics – The science and art of living Vegan with Sarah Tayor

CJ — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:11 +0000

Want to lose weight, have more energy, and protect the planet? Bring it on. Discover why being vegan is good for your mind, body, and spirit. Learn how you can survive even without dairy, eggs, and meat. Get some tips on how you can live a solo-vegan lifestyle without tormenting your family and friends at [...]

Mar. 8: An artists transpersonal journey (Jerry Wennstrom)

CJ — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:06:44 +0000

Artist, author Jerry Wennstrom was born in New York on January 13, 1950. He attended Rockland Community College and the State University of New Paltz. After producing a large body of work, at age 29 he set out to discover the rock-bottom truth of his life. For years he questioned the limits of his creative [...]

Jan 26: The Masks we wear and our attachments (Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr)

CJ — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:00:22 +0000

The deepeest love of ourselves and others is effected by our attachments and the masks we wear. Both create distortion in our preceptions and prevent us from seeing ourselves and others clearly. Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. shares a quick reference guide to help us become more aware of our attachments in the moment and discusses how [...]

March 1: Jean Haner: Wisdom of your face

CJ — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:18:03 +0000

Chinese face reading is an ancient branch of Chinese medicine, which teaches that you are born with a personal blueprint that is yours and yours alone, and that this inner architecture can be read in your outer design – the features of your face. Your face reflects your true inner spirit, who you came here to [...]

Feb 23: Learning to suffer less during life’s most challenging times (Lama Surya Das)

CJ — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:16:19 +0000

Learn to treasure and savor moments in life even the hard ones. Pain is inevitable in life, suffering is optional. Lama Surya Das offers ideas from his book “Buddha Standard Time” so you can learn how to suffer less even during the most difficult transitions in life (divorce, loss of loved one, job loss, change [...]

Feb 16: Living the Life you Soul Intended with Ainslie MacLeod

CJ — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:14:10 +0000

Many of us yearn to live out our highest potential but can’t seem to make it happen. External circumstances such as money, the right job, or family demands seem to get in the way. But what if our greatest challenge to fulfillment wasn’t an external obstacle but rather an internal one? And what if it [...]

Part 2: Basic Trust and the importance of grounding with Burhan Gephardt

CJ — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:00:34 +0000

Do you have a chronic problem with your body (funny hip, knee, back, etc)? The fix can be simple and pragmatic. Leave it to Burhan Gebhardt who works with an alignment process using body measurements, and a dowser. Learn the importance of being grounded and how it can accelerate your spiritual path and help you navigate the world generally. Next [...]

Part 4: Live testimonials – Inner Alignment with Burhan Gephardt

CJ — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:00:12 +0000

Part 3: How Inner Alignment can change your life? – Burhan Gephardt

CJ — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:00:12 +0000

Part 1: The Inner Alignment Process and how it works with Burhan Gephardt

CJ — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:00:02 +0000

Part 4: Ask the Lama – A Q&A session with Lama Surya Das

CJ — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:00:58 +0000

Is it possible that a person can be born into a computer? What did the Dali Lama say? What are risks of loading our consciousness onto a computer? Does Lama Surya Das ever get pissed off? What does he do when he gets pissed? Next in Series This is part of our series on Buddha Standard Time. About our [...]

Part 3: Live like a Lama with Lama Surya Das

CJ — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:00:35 +0000

How the heck does a Lama live? Do Lama’s read email from the divine, and listen to Blue Tooth in the car? How does your life compare? Why does the younger generation give Lama Surya Das hope? What are the Baby Boomer’s obligation to the younger generation? How do external subtle energies (moon, body rhythms) [...]

Part 2: The Best Therapy ever.. with Lama Surya Das

CJ — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:00:35 +0000

How do we easily switch between linear and divine time? Learn from Lama Surya Das how being in the HOLY NOW can be the best therapy ever. How do you deal with your internal sense of panic when you feel like you are running out of time? How can we remind ourselves to tune into [...]

Part 1 – Living Buddha Standard time (Lama Surya Das)

CJ — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:00:29 +0000

Despite all of our modern technological advancements focused on saving us time, why is it that most people never have enough time in the day? What would happen if we spent less time looking at our watches and more time truly experiencing time by being present? Lama Surya Das talks about the big time (eternity) versus small [...]

Jan 19: Bodywork to set you straight with Burhan Gebhardt

CJ — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:24:15 +0000

Jan 12: Buddha Standard Time with Lama Surya Das

CJ — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:03:32 +0000

We’re all given the same twenty-four hours a day. We can spend our time feeling hurried and harried, overwhelmed by chores and demands, distracted and burned out . . . or we can awaken to Buddha Standard Time, the realm of timelessness where every choice, every action, and every breath can be one of renewal [...]

Jan 5: Protecting your most valuable investments – your people

CJ — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:57:53 +0000

Remember your first few weeks on the job? The ceremonial passing of manila folders and the complete data overload during the transition can be overwhelming. Sure, there was training, knowledge bases, and the 5 days of training on the systems and process with the previous person in the job, but it’s usually insufficient. At best, you were not up and running [...]

Keith Swanson interview: What’s the Beef?

CJ — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:03:16 +0000

Have you ever thought about where your meat has been? Those attractive plastic wrapped packages in the grocery store only tell part of the story. You may be horrified when you hear about what really happens to your meat. About our Guest: Keith Swanson was raised in Seattle and taught high school English for 14 years prior [...]

Dec 29th: Preventing a Huge Hangover and Cold/Flus during the Holidays

CJ — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:39:07 +0000

Want to prevent a hangover? Reminders on some time tested cures and hear of some herbal remedies to keep you headache free on New Year’s Day. How about if the damage is done and you need SOS for your horrendous hangover? Dr. Susan Smith Jones will come to your rescue. About our Guest: Susan Smith Jones, M.S., [...]

Dec 22: Are you more like Grinch or Gandhi?

CJ — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:54:00 +0000

Sometimes it’s hard to have gratitude in times like these when the only thing occupying your wallet are maxed out credit cards. There is both a practical and spiritual aspect to generosity. How can you develop a healthy balance of the two during the holidays? About our Guest: Ragini Elizabeth Michaels, author and certified Trainer of NLP [...]

Dec 15: Collective Impact- A New Approach to Education (Jeff Edmondson)

CJ — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:15:35 +0000

Hear about a national initiative that brings together leaders in Pre-K-12 schools, higher education, business and industry, community organizations, government leaders, parents and other stakeholders. All committed to helping children succeed from birth through careers. About our Guest: Jeff Edmondson is Managing Director of the Strive Network, a national cradle-to-career initiative that brings together leaders in Pre-K-12 [...]

Dec 7: The Secrets of Motivating the Modern Work Force

CJ — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:12:40 +0000

The modern workforce is made up of an eclectic mix that includes Millennials, GenX, and Baby Boomers. Learn the secrets of how to keep your multi-generational employees engaged and motivated with expert Michael Lee. About our Guest: Shortly after finishing college Michael Lee spent 13 years as part of a unique entrepreneurial start up that took him to all [...]

Dec 1: Rebel with a Cause (Planetary Healing)

CJ — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:14:40 +0000

The world is at a tipping point. We believe in our ability to create change. The first change happens at the individual level. Learn what kind of thoughts, intentions, and actions are needed to reinvent the world as we know it. Nicki Scully will share ancient tools, practices, and processes to foster new ideas and increase creativity in solving problems. About [...]

Nov 24: A Beautilicious Life of Gratitude

CJ — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:13:55 +0000

Want to wake up and live like it’s your first and last day of your life? Learn how to live an attitude of gratitude. Ragini shares her personal journey moving from seeing life through the eyes of a skeptic to feeling the presence of life through her heart. About Ragini: Ragini Elizabeth Michaels, author and certified Trainer [...]

Nov 17: Combat chaos by entering the Nine Dimmensions of Conciousness

CJ — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:57:41 +0000

It seems like the world has been turned upside down. Barbara Clow’s offers her theory of the root cause of that chaos. Confusion, doubt, anger, rage, and divisiveness are symptoms to unresolved traumas of our past. Barbara offers a model that involves entering nine dimmensions of conciousness to heal our traumas. About our Guest: Barbara Hand Clow [...]

Nov 10: Desperately seeking a job and losing hope. Community college may be your answer.

CJ — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:49:04 +0000

Do you feel all out of options for finding a job? Maybe, you know that going back to school would help. However, you feel that you don’t have the time or money to make it happen. Tune into Anne Keeney from Seattle Job’s Initiative to understand the first steps toward getting the education you need [...]

Nov 3: Voting with the Spirits (Sandra Ingerman)

CJ — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:11:20 +0000

If Mother Nature and Higher Realm Spirits could talk to us, what would they say about the issues of the day? Listen to Sandra Ingerman as she revelas what has been lost in the public dialogue in politics and on what matters most in our world today. About our Guest: Sandra Ingerman, MA, is the author of eight books [...]

Oct. 27- Halloween- When the veil between us and the dead is the thinnest

CJ — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:00:42 +0000

How creepy is that? The Hallow-eve is upon us. Learn about the raven whose images surround us during Halloween. Dr. Steven Farmer shares his knowlege of the spiritual aspects of crows and the origins of Halloween. About our Guest: Dr. Steven Farmer is world-renowned author, teacher, Shamanic Practitioner, and Soul Healer. He is the author of several [...]

Oct 27 – Planet of the Crows- a land where Crows are the rulers

CJ — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:00:40 +0000

Crows- You either love them or you hate them. Are they beautiful messangers from the spirit world or just cranky teens? Perhaps, they are both. These clever creatures have fascinated many for years. Josh Klein studied them for 10 years. He even created a vending machine for crows that collects change and dispenses peanuts. Josh offers a hilarious [...]

Oct 20 – Time tested tips for healthy indulgences for the holidays

CJ — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:00:14 +0000

Come on live a little, but seriously just a little. Holidays are a time for indulging in the tasty and colorful delights of the season starting with Halloween through on to Christmas. Learn how to enjoy tasty treats without packing on the pounds. Want to look fabulous during the holidays? We’ll give you some tips [...]

Sept 9th – Frozen in Fear and Going No Where?

CJ — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:20:09 +0000

Fear is often the precursor to love. The trick is moving from a state of fear to a place of love and acceptance. It’s often challenging to see that fear and love are two sides of the same coin. Tune in and hear Ragini offer the paradox of these two highly charged emotions.

Sept 9 – Frozen in Fear and Going No Where? – Help is on the way!

CJ — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:17:48 +0000

Some say that there are only two roots of all emotions- FEAR and LOVE. The challenge comes in travelling from one state to the other. For many 9/11 was a moment when where we perhaps moved into Fear. Now more than ever we have fear surrounding us all the time. How can we move from our greatest [...]

Oct 13: Fall Feng Shui – Get rid of that junk, improve your health- Segment 1 of 4

CJ — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:15:16 +0000

Find out how “letting go” of stuff improves your health during the winter months. What color should your surround yourself in fall? Introduction to Series: Nature offers wonderful clues about the energy of Fall. The mighty oak drops its leaves reminding us that it is our time also to LET GO of things that we no longer need. The basement [...]

Find your soul’s purpose made easy – Segment 4

CJ — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:25:39 +0000

Part 4: What Linda has learned about the 2012 and what it means about the future for humanity? Part of our series on the Akashic records, with author Linda Howe.

Find your soul’s purpose made easy – Segment 3

CJ — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:23:44 +0000

Part 3: What unhelpful behaviors or patterns you have and how you can heal them through the records? Linda describes how she learned to move to self-love through the records. Part of our series on the Akashic records, with author Linda Howe. Next: Part 4: What Linda has learned about the 2012 and what it means about the future [...]

Find your soul’s purpose made easy – Segment 2

CJ — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:21:25 +0000

Part 2: The process of unlocking the Akashic records. The special pathway that Linda Howe developed that unlocks the “heart” of the Akashic records and the powerful nurturing information it provides. Part of our series on the Akashic records, with author Linda Howe. Next: Part 3: What unhelpful behaviors or patterns you have and how you can heal them [...]

Find your soul’s purpose made easy – Segment 1

CJ — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:19:07 +0000

Part 1: A simple description of what the Akashic records. Learn how you can quicken your spiritual growth. The timeline wisdom offered in the Akashic records. Part of our series on the Akashic records, with author Linda Howe. Next: Part 2: The process of unlocking the Akashic records. The special pathway that Linda Howe developed that unlocks the “heart” [...]

Oct 6: Talk to the animals, walk with the animals- See how lovely life can be

CJ — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:16:30 +0000

Nature is one of our best teachers. If we could slow down and quietly observe nature in action we may just learn something about life and perhaps ourselves. Dr. Steven D. Farmer is our resident Dr. Dolittle who talks to the animals, walks with the animals, and sees how lovely life can be. Everything from the tiny [...]

Sept 29th: Find your soul’s purpose made easy

CJ — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:00:09 +0000

The spiritual quest is about getting clear and answering every day “Who am I?” “What is my purpose on earth?”. The Akashic records is a database with all the knowledge of your life and your soul’s journey through many life times. Think about it, every working needs a system to record history. The Akashic records [...]

Sept 22: Brain Science and tapping the full potential of your teens brain with Dr. Joanne Deak

CJ — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:00:25 +0000

Have you ever ask your teen “What the heck were you thinking of?” only to get a blank confused look in return? JoAnn Deak, Ph.D., shares exactly what is inside that wonderful teen brain. Guess what, it’s not filled with cotton . Plus, Dr. Deak says parents can be a neurosculptor of our child’s brain [...]

Sept 15: The Secret life of teens – an inside look (My Teenage Werewolf)

CJ — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:41:36 +0000

Imagine if you could take 18 months of your life and follow your seventh and eighth grader to the mall, summer camp, and in school and get a first-hand experience of the life of a 21st-century teen. Join award-winning author Lauren Kessler and unravel the mysteries of being a teenager today. Lauren’s recent book My Teenage out now [...]

Sept 8: Learning disabilities- A sound and loving approach (Harvard Medical Staff faculty)

CJ — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:00:00 +0000

It’s often a combination of feeling both scared and relived when you discover that your child or you have a learning disability. While some see these conditions as disabiling or use it as an excuse not to live up to their full potential, Dr. Hallowell, an ADHD expert and child and adult psychiatrist, approaches the challenge in an entirely new way. Dr. Hallowell offers [...]

Sept 1: Perfectionism-A mark of genius or insanity?

CJ — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:00:39 +0000

No hair out of place. Straight A’s. Your house impecabbley clean. No one can dispute that our society rewards and recognizes when we are #1 and things look great. Plus, it feels good when you achieve mastery. The benefits of perfecting and refining a skill are clear, but what are the costs to yourself and your loved ones of obsessive [...]

Aug. 25: Power struggles with your sex-ting kids.

CJ — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:00:44 +0000

CYBERBULLYING/SEXTING: Your kids are likely more creative in the art of cyber deception than you. You will be shocked at all the ways they can run wild on the internet causing all sorts of trouble. Worse, it’s impossible to catch them as they are technically smarter than you. J. Richard Knapp, a bully expert, discusses [...]

Aug 18: Bully prevention and protection

CJ — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:00:11 +0000

It’s our worst nightmare as parents. Your kid is being teased or picked on at school. Or perhaps your kid is accused of being a bully. A one time offender is not really a bully. But, what is a bully then? J. Richard Knapp, a former school principle, tells us about how he defines bullying. It’s so [...]

Aug 11: The ancient mysteries of yoga – getting to the core.

CJ — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:00:34 +0000

What is the goal of daily spiritual practices like yoga or meditation? Aadil, a gifted yoga master trained by B.K.S. Iyengar , offers his insights on the illusive concept of both being and doing simulateously. Effort and East, it’s the magic elixir that confunds even the most devout yoga student. Aadil sheds light on how [...]

Aug 4: The Fear of the Unknown. Fear of Success. Fair of Failure.

CJ — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:00:50 +0000

What are the costs of our fear of failure? Do we have a fear of success? Is the fear of the unknown worth all the endless hours we spend thinking about it? Learn how to tackle these fears. About our Guest: Ragini Elizabeth Michaels, author and certified Trainer of NLP and Ericksonian Hypnosis for over 30 years, [...]

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CJ — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:14:52 +0000

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July 28: How can you be FIERCE in the face of change?

CJ — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:00:55 +0000

Learn from Jeffrey Hull, a leadership coach and recognized psychologist and author on how to handle transition. About our guest: Jeffrey Hull, MBA, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized psychologist, leadership coach, speaker and writer. He is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post and the author of the best-selling book on life transformation: SHIFT: Let Go [...]

July 21: Lusting after just one more bite out of life?

CJ — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:00:36 +0000

You know. I know it. There are just some things in live that are just so darn bad for you, but that you can’t stop obsessing about. Maybe, it’s the salted chocholate carmels, or the motorcylce driving bad boy that lives next door. See that impeccable beach bimbo next to you that guys seem to trip over as they [...]

July 14: Secrets the Masters never tells us about Manifestation

CJ — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:00:54 +0000

Want to know the secret of truly manifesting your wildest dreams? Master Manifester, Auriella will share how she was able to visualize and manifest a Mercedes and a job promotion. Auriella gives you the inside scoop on why your manifestations efforts fall flat. Her clients success rates in achieving their visions speak for themselves. Not [...]

July 7: The Radio Biz – a retrospective

CJ — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:35:14 +0000

WBLQ is our flagship station playing the Transformation Talk Radio Network live throughout the week. Find out about the radio business and what has changed throughout time and what still endures. Hear about Chris DiPaola’s career in radio and how the medium has evolved throughout time. About our Guest: Chris DiPaola is the man who makes [...]

Jun 30: WBLQ- A dream created

CJ — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:00:02 +0000

Our own Chris DiPaola tells of his inspirational story and how he took his love of music since infancy and made his dreams come true. Chris is an influential community leader and our fearless station owner at WBLQ. About our Guest: Chris DiPaola is the man who makes it all hapen for all the Transformation Talk [...]

June 23: Summer Time Feng Shui- Get energy flowing in your bedroom and kitchen

CJ — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:00:22 +0000

How could the energy flow in your kitchen and bedroom be preventing you from living a healthy and happy family life? Want to get your house ready for the Summer? What energy does Summer bring? Use Feng Shui to pick the perfect vacation retreat. Learn about Feng Shui expert Bethany St. Clair how you can bring more health and vibrancy [...]

Jun 16: Drive smart. Save money. Save the planet.

CJ — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:03:43 +0000

Are you cringing each time you fill up your car at the gas pump? Walking, biking, and taking the bus will not only trim your gas bills, but you will be pleasantly surprised with its effects on trimming your gutt with all the calories you’ll burn. Michael Chiacos answers the most basic questions about how to make more economical and planet-friendly transportation choices. What [...]

Jun 9: Protect yourself from unwanted guilt and shame

CJ — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:02:34 +0000

How can you deflect any guilt or shame that someone is trying to cast on you? Why do we shame and guilt ourselves? Learn how to keep yourself positive and in power next time your loved ones or friends try to pin a Scarlet A on you. About our Guest Ragini Elizabeth Michaels, author and certified Trainer of [...]

Jun 2: Get in shape, lose weight, and change your life

CJ — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:01:51 +0000

Have you ever struggled with weight? Ever wonder how to deal with the setbacks in weight loss? How do you keep a positive attitude? Join Jennette Fulda, author of Half-Assesd and recently released, Chocolate and Vicodin as she shares her captivating and incredibly honest story of her journey to get in shape, lose weight, and [...]

May 26: Good fish for you and the planet

CJ — Thu, 26 May 2011 08:00:07 +0000

How can you make sense out of all the labels related to fish? Is farm or wild better? What about frozen versus fresh? What are some buying tips to ensure your fish is fresh and of high quality? The answers may surprise you. Chef Becky Selengut, a graduate of the internationally renowned Herbfarm restaurant, offers [...]

Aug. 4: Are your life goals being held hostage by fear?

CJ — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:39:40 +0000

You know what you need to do, but sometimes you get stuck when it’s time to take action. What’s holding your back? Is fear running the show? Stop the feelings of fear from running amok in your head. If you want your life to be filled with worry and anxiety caused by your vivid imagination running all [...]

May 19: Yummy Yummy for your tummy

CJ — Wed, 18 May 2011 13:00:38 +0000

Sure, cooking at home takes more time. Take a stroll down the produce aisle this season and you may change your mind. Red strawberries dripping with goodness, the vivid salad greens. Are you salivating yet? Resistance will be futile. You are a big fan of apples so you hesitantly throw those apples from New Zealand into your cart. What the heck are all [...]

May 12: Feed your belly, just by walking out your back door

CJ — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:00:44 +0000

Do you want to cook more creatively and more healthfully from home without breaking the bank? Join Amy Pennington, author of Urban Pantry, one of Amazon’s Top 10 Cookbooks of 2010 and learn how to grow squash on your patio, flowers in your window box, and pick blackberries from your parking strip. Beginning and experienced gardeners will discover how [...]

May 5: Guilt and Shame – Is finger wagging useful?

CJ — Thu, 05 May 2011 19:57:06 +0000

Why do we have guilt and shame? Are they useful emotions? What kind of damage do they inadvertently create? How can our shame and guilt be converted into a personal learning? Learn from Ragini Micheals, a behavioral change expert on alternatives to wagging the filter or passively aggressively getting others to meet your values or [...]

Demystify your food – Questions to ask your farmer

CJ — Wed, 04 May 2011 15:09:43 +0000

During our show with Missie April we talked about asking your farmer questions about the produce you are buying. I thought it may be helpful to get some specific questions to ask farmers at a market. 1. Do you grow everything you sell? Ideally, the answer will be yes. However, many farm markets purchase and resell [...]

April 28: The year of living without TV, cars, or toliet paper

CJ — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:26:47 +0000

What would it be like to try to live a no impact (sustainable) lifestyle? Is it possible? Is living this way more fun or less fun? More satisfying or less satisfying? Harder or easier? What would it be like if you took the environmental situation (or at least my tiny part of it) into your [...]

April 21: How can your food choices contribute to protecting the planet?

CJ — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:14:36 +0000

Learn about slow food and sustainable farming and how your food decisions at the store can help the planet. Slow food is food that’s good for the people who grow it, good for the people who eat it, and good for the planet. About our Guest: Missie Aprill owns and operates a small family farm in [...]

April 14: You have the power to shape the planet your kids will inherit

CJ — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:04:30 +0000

Taking care of the planet is a responsibility that we all share. While we can point fingers and dispute facts, we are all accountable for shaping the future. The goal of this show is to help you move from fear to faith and from despondency to empowerment. Learn from one of the leaders in policy [...]

April 7: The Father of Earth Day- Denis Hayes

CJ — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:49:55 +0000

Did you ever wonder how Earth Day got started? Are you wondering how you can help kick off Earth Day with a special eco-challenge of your own? Want to find out what a living building is? Learn from Denis how he helped create one of the most popular secular holidays in the world. About our Guest: [...]

Mar 31: Bullying expert Alan Eisenberg sharing his stories about bullying.

CJ — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:50:52 +0000

Are you being bullied? What is bullying? What are some strategies to handle bullying? What are the long-term effects of bullying? Has all the media attention helped or hurt bullies and their victims? About our Guest: Alan Eisenberg is the founder and creator or the website, “Bullying Stories: Dealing with Bullying from an Adult Perspective”, which [...]

Ragini’s 5 Steps for Anger Management

CJ — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:33:37 +0000

1) Be aware that you are angry. Tune into your body and identify and name your feelings, that may include irritation, annoyance, blame. Describe the sensations you feel in your body- tightness in chest, not breathing, or breathing fast or high up in your chest, clench fingers/fists/jaw, rapid heart rate. These are likely your “signals” [...]

Mar 24: What should I do with my anger, irritation, annoyance with others?

CJ — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:52:04 +0000

What is anger? Why does it come? What are typical ways people deal with anger? What are healthy ways to deal with it when it comes? Should you sit on it or explode with it? Learn some useful anger management tips. About our Guest: Ragini Elizabeth Michaels, author and certified Trainer of NLP and Ericksonian Hypnosis [...]

Mar 17: Dr. Turgel Keskin a Muslim American’s perspective, on what is happening in the Middle East.

CJ — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:40:47 +0000

What’s happening in the Middle East from a Muslim American’s perspective. What movements toward modernization are happening in the Middle East that the press doesn’t cover? What happened during Turkey’s transition to secularism and how can Egypt/Tunisia be modeled after it? About our Guest: Dr. Tugrul Keskin is an Assistant Professor of International and [...]

Mar 10: Is a hot steamy sex life after age 50 possible?

CJ — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 02:23:31 +0000

How do you keep love and affection alive? What does a healthy and renewed sex life look like when you are middle aged? Learn how you can keep a young vital approach to your relationship. About our Guests: Dr. Pepper Schwartz is Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington in Seattle. She holds a B.A. [...]

March 10: Sex and Spiritulity – How are they related?

CJ — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:52:17 +0000

Can sex help you converge with spirit? What did Ragini learn from Osho, known as the Sex Guru? About our Guest: Ragini Elizabeth Michaels, author and certified Trainer of NLP and Ericksonian Hypnosis for over 30 years, consistently receives international acclaim for her elegant style and professional expertise. She is also recognized for Facticity Six Step [...]

Mar 3: Life Lessons kids can learn on the sports field with Bruce Brown

CJ — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:24:19 +0000

What does healthy parent involvement in sports look like? What is non helpful involvement? What are the valuable life lessons your kids get on the field? Hear what author and speaker Coach Brown says about sports and how it can develop your child’s character. About our Guests: Bruce Brown is a man of many talents, a [...]

Feb 24th: Great conversations you can have with your kids about puberty and sex with Julie Metzger and Rob Lehman

CJ — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:17:57 +0000

Learn how conversations with parents and kids can delay their kids risk taking behavior. Hear what kids really want to hear about puberty and sex from their families. Get some strategies on how to communicate with teens. About our Guests: Julie Metzger and Robert Lehman have decades of experience with the adolescent and pre-adolescent mindset. They [...]

Feb 17: Everything you need to know about finding a Date with Neil Ward

CJ — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:59:51 +0000

Did you ever wonder how some people can get a date anywhere, even at the supermarket? Neil Ward will share with you how a 5’4″ man with an average build and average looks managed to talk to 15,000 women in 5 years. All for the sake of research of course:) How can you read someones [...]

Feb 10: Finding your TRUE love online with Whitney Casey, Relationship Insider to Match.com

CJ — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:36:34 +0000

Finding your TRUE love online with Whitney Casey, Relationship Insider to Match.com Looking for true love in all the wrong places? Online dating is one of the fastest and easiest ways to screen for your match. Get tips on creating just the right online profile, picture, and your first ice-breaker email. Whitney Casey,an Emmy Award-winning journalist, [...]

Feb 3: Dating made easy, fast, and painless with Katherin Scott

CJ — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:48:10 +0000

Do you want some tips on how to get you back on the dating scene? Learn how to conquer your worst dating fears. Are you expectations of dating realistic? Get an update on what’s new on the dating scene. About our Guest: Katherin Scott is an internationally recognized authority on dating and attracting love. The author [...]

Jan 27: Bust that gut with Cris Kessler

CJ — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:12:52 +0000

Is that gut yours for life? Wondering whether there is a way to relieve your blues, decrease stress, and reduce your cholesterol and blood pressure? Exercise is your answer. But, how do you start? How can you make exercise part of your regular routine? What are misconceptions people have about [...]

Jan 20 Clean your clutter; free your mind

CJ — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:10:55 +0000

Do you think that changes from your home environment can help you change on the inside? What does the clutter around you say about your mind’s state? Call us or leave us a message with your most vexing organizational issues and clutter problems. Start 2011 with a sense of clarity, direction, and purpose. About our Guest: [...]

Jan 13 Transformation the Taoist way with Derek Lin

CJ — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:06:37 +0000

Learn how Taoist philosophies can bring success in the new year. This best selling and award-winning author will share beautiful and captivating stories that make the Tao accessible to beginners, while still being powerful to practitioners. Spark your creativity, channel your negative energy into motivation, create tranquility, and reveal your True Self. About our Guest: Derek [...]

Jan 6 Discover your best gifts by volunteering

CJ — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:03:16 +0000

What could you learn about yourself through giving to others? You may discover that there are parts of yourself that you didn’t know even existed before. Paul Shoemaker will offer the top 5 things he got through his work at Social Venture Partners and giving back to others. About our Guest: Paul Shoemaker is Executive Director [...]

Dec 30: Dropping 10 pounds the healthy way

CJ — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:57:36 +0000

Avoid the common mistakes people make when starting a diet. Ever thought of hiring a nutritionist? We’ll talk about how you find one, what do they do, and how do you find the best match for you. Demystify common misunderstandings about fat, carbohydrates, and sugar.

Dec 23 Creating the Spirit of the holidays all year long

CJ — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:55:14 +0000

Every day presents us with an opportunity to move from belief to a deep faith in something bigger than us. The Holiday season gives us a special time annually to love unconditionally, create and see magic all around us, and to have a deep faith in humanity and connect with our spirit. What would happen [...]

Dec 16th: How to move from the blues to bliss during the Holiday Season?

CJ — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:44:55 +0000

Feeling a bit blue or out of control during the crazy holiday season? Is cynicism creeping into your holiday cheer? Don’t want to be alone during this X-mas? Discover some easy ways to turn it around.

Dec 9: Giving the Homeless a Voice

CJ — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:30:38 +0000

Why does one of the wealthiest countries in the world have such a huge homelessness problem? Hear Tim Harris, the Executive Director of Real Change News, discuss the challenges faced by the poor, and the homeless and the systematic changes we face as a country.

Dec 2: Sizzling hot holiday cooking

CJ — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:16:49 +0000

Ever thought of being a professional chef? Want to know what it takes to make it as a professional cook? Need some cooking advice for the holidays. Join in and call us @ 1 800 930 2819 on Thursday (Dec 2nd at 1PM PST) with your holiday cooking quandaries. You’ll get cooking advice from Executive [...]

Nov 25: Homelessness- how you can help?

CJ — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 02:08:53 +0000

A special Thanksgiving conversation with Craig Rennebohm, the author of Souls in the Hands of a Tender God: Stories of the Search for Home and Healing on the Streets. For decades Rennebohm, a Protestant pastor, has walked the streets of Seattle, making contact with mentally ill homeless people and slowly drawing them into [...]

Nov 18: Create financial order during a time of loss

CJ — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:38:59 +0000

This is ideal for either folks in a life transition (loss of job, divorce, death in family) or who are preparing themselves for their next great act. Learn how to attend to both sides of your balance sheet – Financial and Human Capital. Join Kaycee Krysty who has been recognized six times by Worth magazine [...]

Nov 11: Create connection and peace during the holidays

CJ — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:07:35 +0000

Feeling a bit overwhelmed about the big push before and after Thanksgiving? How can you stay calm during all the planning and preparations? How can stay true to the real meaning of Thanksgiving- giving thanks to your family, friends and good fortune? Is being with family a blessing and challenge? Learn how to negotiate various [...]

Nov 4:Learn how nice guys always finish first

CJ — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 07:12:45 +0000

How can you lead a group when you don’t even know what some people on your team do? How can you turn a toxic work environment with low morale into a high functioning team? Learn how Hank Queen a former VP at Boeing managed a 17,000 person team to increased productivity, lower turn over, and [...]

Oct 28: Rock and Roll Buddhist

CJ — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 07:27:36 +0000

Why are the 2500 year old teachings of Buddha still relevant for us today? Maybe, you are a Buddhist and are finding it challenging to be a Buddhist while being bombarded by tweets, emails, texts, and the like. Or maybe you are not a Buddhist and never want to become one, but are curious about [...]

Oct 21 Subliminal messages used by politiciansOct

CJ — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 05:47:26 +0000

Maybe you think you are a progressive, but really based on your values you may be more like a conservative? Could the neurons in your brain sabotage your vote? Are you get getting repulsed by negative ads and not voting at all? Avoid these tricks of the trade. Could the ad above have a subliminal [...]

Oct 14: Confused, angry, and turned off by election antics.

CJ — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:33:40 +0000

Getting bombarded with political ads and finding yourself getting a bit confused and agitated? Wouldn't you rather vote from a calm happy place? Join us as we talk to Ragini Michaels who specializes in Behavioral Change and resolving daily dilemmas. We'll take both a big picture look at what is happening with the divisiveness in our country and examine how you can be part of the solution and not the problem.