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Episode #39: Real Life Fitness for Real Women with Dr. Anne Meneghetti

2010-06-16T10:00:00-04:00

Episode #39

Airdate: 6/22/10

Real Life Fitness for Real Women

Dr. Anne Meneghetti, licensed physician, has come up with some great ways to make fitness a part of your real life – and, no, it’s not the four-hours-in-the-gym-every-day model. So if you make big excuses for not exercising, Dr. Anne recommends you make a very small commitment. If you can’t keep that commitment, make a smaller commitment. So, if you’re not getting the amount of exercise you’d like (just like Dr. Ann and me!), tune in to find out how to make fitness fit into your life, and call in with your fitness trials, challenges and triumphs.

Anne Meneghetti, MD, specializes in mind-body health communications. She received her medical degree at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School before completing her Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center. Following Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowships at Boston University Medical Center, she obtained a Doctorate in Integrative Medicine at Capital University of Integrative Medicine in Washington, DC.

Dr. Anne is the author of Nature Cures: Alternative Approaches for Common Conditions in Women. She offers a menu of approaches for each condition: modern medicine, folk remedies, herbal medicine, Ayurveda from India, Chinese medicine and mind-body healing.

She blogs for RealforMe.com and has won numerous awards for her work in health policy, promotion of nutrition therapy and anti-smoking treatment.

Epidsode #38: Helping Vets Heal with Judith Broder

2010-06-09T10:00:00-04:00

Episode #38

Airdate: 6/15/10

Helping Vets Heal

Dr. Judith Broder created the Soldiers Project to provide free, confidential counseling for soldiers – and their families. Her goal is to help soldiers come home in the fullest sense, not just physically but mentally, by preventing problems and offering treatment early.

As a psychiatrist, she knew that without help some soldiers would never get past what they had seen and done. And, though she knew very little about the military health system before she started, this social innovator knew enough about how people react to trauma to be convinced that with more than a million soldiers returning to their old lives - sometimes after multiple deployments - there would be a need for help.

Judith’s journey to her encore career and the great work she’s doing will give you an inspired perspective on your own “what’s next”. Tune in!

Judith T. Broder, MD, is a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who practiced in Los Angeles from 1972 until her retirement in 2009. She was active in teaching psychiatric residents and candidates at psychoanalytic institutes throughout her career. She is a Training and Supervising analyst at LAISPS.

She founded The Soldiers Project, which provides unlimited, free, confidential therapy to combat veterans, in 2005. The sessions aim to alleviate the behavioral problems that can result from combat trauma and address personal, moral, and spiritual crises that may follow grim wartime experiences or personal actions.

The five-year-old program has a network of more than 200 volunteers, has treated more than 300 patients in the Los Angeles area, and is being replicated in other cities. Judith is a 2009 Purpose Prize winner.

Episode #37: Refuse to Choose (To Do Just One Thing!) with Barbara Sher

2010-06-02T10:00:00-04:00

Episode #37

Airdate: 6/8/10

Refuse to Choose (To Do Just One Thing!)

Barbara Sher's latest book, Refuse To Choose: A Revolutionary Program for Doing Everything You Love, deals with people who have so many interests they’re unable to choose only one. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever been called a dilettante or undisciplined, don’t worry. According to Barbara you’re a “Scanner” and you’re highly intelligent, multi-talented and just need to have more interests than the average person.

If your passions and interests are taking you in too many different directions, find out which of the seven types of Scanners you are – from the Serial Specialist (learning all about one subject, only to get bored and move on to the next) to Sybil (with so many areas of interest, you can’t finish a thing). Barbara wants you to know that you must do everything you love instead of zeroing in on just one pursuit, and she’ll share some powerful techniques to keep you from “goal paralysis”.

Barbara Sher is a business owner, career counselor, and best-selling author of seven books (including I Could Do Anything if I Only Knew What It Was and It's Only Too Late If You Don't Start Now: How to Create Your Second Life At Any Age) – each of which provides a down-to-earth, nuts-and-bolts method for uncovering natural talent, pinpointing goals and turning dreams into reality.

Her first book, Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want, has become a classic, selling over one million copies in more than a dozen translations. Wishcraft is used as the text for university classes all over the world and is a standard handbook for career counselors, coaches, social workers and teachers.
Barbara has presented seminars and workshops throughout the world, and joining forces with public television, she has created five hour-long special programs that continue to air in cities around the U.S.

Episode #36: Women & Philanthropy in the 21st Century with Abbie von Schlegell

2010-05-26T09:00:00-04:00

Episode #36

Airdate: 6/1/10

Women & Philanthropy in the 21st Century

Abbie von Schlegell knows that there are lots of ways to give in the 21st Century that may never have occurred to you. You can give of your time, your talent or your treasure (yes that would be money) or your wit, wisdom and work. Making smart giving decisions doesn’t require a PhD, but it does require some basic knowledge about the differences between how women and men give, and some fresh ideas for how you might give – like women’s giving circles. Tune in as Abbie shows you that you don’t need millions to make a difference or leave a legacy.

Abbie has been in the development field for over 35 years, as a consultant with several national firms for half of her career and as a senior development officer with four institutions. She has special expertise in women’s philanthropy.

Abbie held key development positions at Stanford University and at The University of Chicago. She also was the Chief Development Officer for both the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. and for Enterprise Community Partners in Columbia, MD.

She is the editor of Women as Donors, Women as Philanthropists. This bestselling handbook about women’s giving is the second issue in the series New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising.

Abbie speaks widely on the subjects of major gifts, women’s philanthropy, capital campaigns and building successful development programs. In addition to her professional expertise, Abbie is an active volunteer.

Episode #35: Lose Your Title & Find Your Life with Bernice Bratter & Helen Dennis

2010-05-19T13:15:52-04:00

Episode #35

Airdate: 5/25/10

Lose Your Title & Find Your Life

Bernice Bratter & Helen Dennis want to show you that giving up your career does not mean giving up who you are. You’re part of the baby boom or pre-baby boom generations and are the first large group of American women to define themselves by their work. You’re highly skilled, educated, and successful and have achieved visibility, status, and influence. Yet, you have few, if any, models for retirement. Bernice and Helen will show you how to shape a new kind of retirement – one they call “renewment” – to emphasize the possibility of positive change, enlightenment, and adventure.

Bernice Bratter is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has advocated for both women and aging. She was the Executive Director of the Center for Healthy Aging, President of the Los Angeles Women’s Foundation and she served on the Board of Directors of a Fortune 500 corporation. In recognition of her work in the non-profit world, she was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law degree from Pepperdine University and was featured on 60 Minutes, 20/20 and Hour Magazine.

Helen Dennis is a nationally recognized expert on the issues of aging, employment and retirement. She has worked with more than ten thousand employees planning the non-financial aspects of their retirement. With over 20 years of academic experience at USC’s Andrus Gerontology Center, she was a delegate to the White House Conference on Aging, writes a column on aging for the Daily Breeze, and has had extensive experience with the media, including Prime Time and the Wall Street Journal.

Episode #34: Forty Years of Friendship with Jeffrey Zaslow & The Girls from Ames

2010-05-12T09:00:00-04:00

Episode #34

Airdate: 5/18/10

Forty Years of Friendship

Jeffrey Zaslow, in The Girls from Ames, tells the story of eleven childhood friends who formed a special bond growing up in Iowa. As young women, they moved to eight different states, yet managed to maintain an enduring friendship that would carry them through college and careers, marriage and motherhood, dating and divorce, a child’s illness and the mysterious death of one member of their group. The Girls from Ames is a testament to the deep bonds of women as we experience life’s joys and challenges — and the power of friendship to triumph over heartbreak and unexpected tragedy – and reveals how such friendships thrive, rewarding those who have committed to them. Meet Jeffrey and some of the “Girls” who share universal insights and deeply personal moments.

Jeffrey is a columnist for The Wall Street Journal, and is the author or coauthor of three bestselling books.

The Last Lecture, written with Randy Pausch, has been translated into 46 languages, and has remained on The New York Times best-seller list for more than 90 weeks.

Jeffrey’s book about female friendship, The Girls From Ames, spent 16 weeks on The New York Times list, rising to #3. People magazine named it one of the “Ten Best Books of the Year.” Lifetime Television is adapting the book for a movie.

Most recently, he coauthored Highest Duty, the memoir of Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who famously landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River.

Jeffrey was drawn to the story of Randy Pausch — and the Ames girls — because while The Wall Street Journal covers the heart of the financial world, he tends to the hearts of its readers. There are thousands of emotional transitions that people face, and that’s the territory of his column.

Episode #33: SPECIAL ENCORE PRESENTATION: Ditch the Diet & Learn to Eat Intuitively with Evelyn Tribole

2010-05-07T15:29:15-04:00

Episode #33

Airdate: 5/11/10

Ditch the Diet & Learn to Eat Intuitively

Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD has discovered the secret to eating French fries and reaching your ideal weight, without dieting. It’s called Intuitive Eating, and she wrote the book on it (literally!) Intuitive Eating is a revolutionary program that works. It teaches you how to “make peace with food, free yourself from chronic dieting forever, and get to the natural weight that fits you.” If you (but once again) made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, and you’re starting (but yet) another diet, throw out that diet and tune in as Evelyn – rated one of the best nutritionists in the country – shares simple, real-life solutions to ending the dieting madness.

Evelyn is an award-winning registered dietitian, with a nutrition counseling practice in Newport Beach, California. She has written seven books including the bestsellers Healthy Homestyle Cooking and Intuitive Eating (co-author). Her newest book is the Ultimate Omega-3 Diet.

Evelyn was the nutrition expert for Good Morning America, appearing from 1994-’95 and was a national spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association for 6 years. She was contributing editor for Shape magazine where her monthly column, Recipe Makeovers, appeared for 11 years.

She is often sought by the media for her nutritional expertise and has appeared on hundreds of interviews, including: CNN, Today Show, MSNBC, Fox News, USA Today, Wall Street Journal and People magazine.

Many national magazines have rated Evelyn as one of the best nutritionists in the country including: Self, Harper’s Bazaar, and Redbook magazine.

Episode #32: From CNN Anchor to Good News Guru with Daryn Kagan

2010-04-28T09:00:00-04:00

Episode #32

Airdate: 5/4/10

From CNN Anchor to Good News Guru

Daryn Kagan has a positive outlook—yes, even after more than 20-years in the news business at CNN—and believes in the adage, “Create what you seek.” Seeking inspiration in her encore career, she created a home where inspirational stories could live. The result: Daryn Kagan.com, an inspiring online community that features a daily Web cast of stories that (in her own words), "Show the world what is possible" one story at a time.

DarynKagan.com has become a daily destination for thousands of Internet users who seek news stories that inspire. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution described DarynKagan.com as "a lively gathering spot," while The Boston Globe noted DarynKagan.com is "bucking the media tide," with its "emphasis on stories that illustrate the triumph of the human spirit." Find out what’s possible in the world from Daryn Kagan here on The WOW Zone!

Daryn is living her dream encore career as creator and host of the award-winning DarynKagan.com, a media company specializing in inspirational and motivational news content—no, that’s not an oxymoron.

She was a CNN main news anchor and correspondent from 1994 to 2006, and was based in CNN's world headquarters of Atlanta, Georgia. For eight years, Daryn served as the network's mid-morning news anchor of CNN Live Today. She also served as host of the CNN/People magazine news entertainment program, People in the News, and earlier served as a CNN sports reporter and anchor.

Daryn was nicknamed the "Good News Guru" by Martha Stewart's Body + Soul magazine, and has provided daily news updates and inspiring news stories on Oprah Radio. Her first book, What's Possible: 50 True Stories of People Who Dared to Dream They Could Make a Difference, was published in 2008.

Episode #31: Heartbroken Open: One Woman’s Journey from Grief to Healing with Kristine Carlson

2010-04-21T09:00:00-04:00

Episode #31

Airdate: 4/27/10

Heartbroken Open: One Woman's Journey from Grief to Healing

Kristine Carlson had an idyllic life. She and her husband, Richard, had a romantic marriage, two beautiful daughters, and—thanks to the success of Richard's bestselling Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series—all the comforts of the American Dream. But on December 13, 2006, that perfect story took a sudden turn when, on a typical flight to New York, a pulmonary embolism would take Richard's life, catapulting Kristine into heartbreak and uncertainty.

It was the end of life as Kristine knew it and the beginning of a journey through the depths of grief and mourning that would reveal to Kristine her true strength and an immeasurable love that cannot be broken.

Find out how Kristine came face-to-face with fear, insecurity, and the painful but ultimately precious teachings she discovered along the way as she shares her message of inspiration and courage.

Kristine captivated readers worldwide with her first three bestsellers, An Hour to Live, An Hour to Love: The True Story of the Best Gift Ever Given, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love and Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Women.

Expanding on the phenomenal success of her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson's work, (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series), Kristine has continued to share her profound message of empowerment, success, emotional strength and love.

An unyielding believer of living in the moment and finding happiness in life, Kris has been featured on national radio and television broadcasts, including: The Today Show, The View, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Her most recent book, Heartbroken Open, is a courageously honest memoir of her personal journey through the depths of grief and mourning after the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband. This powerful book has gained the attention and earned accolades of readers and media across the globe.

Episode #30: Money Shy to Money Sure with Olivia Mellan

2010-04-14T09:00:00-04:00

Episode #30

Airdate: 4/20/10

Money Shy to Money Sure

Olivia Mellan knows every woman can go from money shy to money sure, but what’s stopping many of us are the money myths that block our path to financial well-being—myths like “It’s selfish for me to put myself first”, or “I don’t have enough money to do anything with”, or “If I take risks with my money, I’ll lose everything.” Debunking the myths and taking action steps are the keys to true financial serenity.

So, if you ever feel anxious about your financial future—whether struggling to make investment decisions or negotiating money conflicts with a partner—Olivia will be on hand doling out the best kind of therapy: encouragement, valuable advice, and the inspiration that comes from shared experience.

Since 1982, Olivia has been a groundbreaker in the field of money psychology, couples communication, stress management, and conflict resolution. Her monthly column, The Psychology of Advice appears in Investment Advisor, and she has appeared on Oprah, the Today Show, ABC's 20/20, and other nationwide media. She also speaks all over the country to businesses, professional groups, and to the general public.

Olivia is the co-author of Money Shy to Money Sure: A Woman's Road Map to Financial Well-being. She gives keynotes, speeches, workshops, and seminars all over the country to businesses and professional organizations, women’s groups, and the general public on topics like: Couples and Money, Money Harmony for Women, and Talking to Your Parents about Their Money.

Olivia also offers ongoing, individual consultation and supervision sessions with therapists, counselors, and financial professionals—in person and/or by phone.