https://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearlsMommas Pearls strings together the beautiful bits of life through the lens of generational wisdom, popular culture, societal norms and a dose of spirituality. We polish the pearls with the help of insightful, inspirational, creative and entrepreneur guests, muses, authors, filmmakers, spiritual entrepreneurs, environmentalists and influencers. Your hostess Cynthia Litman, Esq., is a multi-passionate Spiritual Mompreneur, Lawyer, Blogger, Writer, Event & Content Creator/Curator & Community Connector. Let's get stringing!enCopyright Cynthia Litman, Esq. (C/O Blogtalkradio)Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:15:00 GMTWed, 07 Mar 2018 23:52:23 GMTEntertainmentBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/e3f15511-0385-4767-98b6-79921b30fc24_mp_show_logo_infotainment_inspirational_cropped.jpghttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearlsMommas Pearls strings together the beautiful bits of life through the lens of generational wisdom, popular culture, societal norms and a dose of spirituality. We polish the pearls with the help of insightful, inspirational, creative and entrepreneur guests, muses, authors, filmmakers, spiritual entrepreneurs, environmentalists and influencers. Your hostess Cynthia Litman, Esq., is a multi-passionate Spiritual Mompreneur, Lawyer, Blogger, Writer, Event & Content Creator/Curator & Community Connector. Let's get stringing!mommaspearls@gmail.comMommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmaninspiration,entrepreneur,business coach,lawyer,mom,influencer,blogger,communityMommas Pearls w Cynthia LitmannoStringing together the beautiful pieces of life, re-purposing it and passing it on...episodichttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2018/03/07/charlottes-port-for-parkland-benefit-concert-inspires-a-town-2Entertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2018/03/07/charlottes-port-for-parkland-benefit-concert-inspires-a-town-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2018/03/07/charlottes-port-for-parkland-benefit-concert-inspires-a-town-2Wed, 07 Mar 2018 23:52:23 GMTCharlotte's Port for Parkland Benefit Concert Inspires a Town*The Parkland tragedy reverberated throughout our nation and hit close to home. Aung San Suu Kyi's pearl "When you are feeling helpless, help someone" inspired a local teen Charlotte Kerpen, to take action. She's organizing #PortforParkland, a benefit concert hosted here in Port Washington to raise funds for the families affected by the tragedy and aslo for Sandy Hook Promise, to do a small but important part in ensuring this does not happen again. She shares with us the mood amongst her High School peers in the aftermath of Parkland and inspires even the most regular person can stand up, take action and do something for good. Indeed, it's the Emma Gonzalez's, Cameron Kasky's, David Hogg's and the Charlotte's of this world that ensures us that the future is in very good capable grounded hands.  About our Guest: Charlotte Kerpen is a 14 year old High School Student who loves theater, acting and drama and her family. She heralds from a family of entrepreneurs and this apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Charlotte will continue to Work It and inspire her generation. Click for tickets to PortforParkland  #PortforParkland is her first in what I'm sure will be many, inspirational and motivational events. We are proud to supPORT #PortforParkland as our Charitable Partner for the upcoming MomTime Movie Event for "A Wrinkle in Time." Indeed, there are times, events and circumstances which wrinkle our plans and set us on a new course of action.  Listen to how Charlotte is stringing this wrinkle into a positive. 00:31:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannoinspiration,motivation,events,Movies,studentsWhy the future is in good hands :)92484c7e-cd6f-48e0-bdb6-21d796e8a8aa411fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2018/02/28/self-love-care-with-nitika-chopraEntertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2018/02/28/self-love-care-with-nitika-chopra/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2018/02/28/self-love-care-with-nitika-chopraWed, 28 Feb 2018 16:00:00 GMTSelf Love & Care with Nitika ChopraI’m embarking on a 28 Day Self Love & Care Challenge. My friends, it's really been a challenge. On Insta, you'll notice self love & care is a common theme and I saw my beautiful friend Nitika Chopra's Chronic Self Love Challenge. Self love is a core element of her coaching practice. Nitika doesn’t let her chronic illness stop her from being one of the most vibrant and magnetic women on the wellness scene. We're diving into Self Love with the help of our Show Sponsor Luna by Laurie B. We'll catch up with Laurie Bittan,, from our SUMMER FEAST Episode about how she designs her items for your self care practice.  ABOUT OUR GUEST: Nitika Chopra is a certified life coach, wellness entrepreneur, go-to resource for young women around the globe, and a motivational lifestyle guru. Nitika is on a mission to inspire radical self-love. She began her journey as an entrepreneur by founding the popular online magazine Bella Life in 2010. She also hosts the talk show Naturally Beautiful on Z Living about a holistic approach to beauty. Her She is a a luxury beauty brand's on-air beauty expert for QVC. Nitika is passionate, colorful and inspirational. She inspires people to access more self-love by creating a lifestyle reflective of it. www.NitikaChopra.com 01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia LitmannoWellness,Life Coaching,Entrepreneur,Self Love,Self CarePractice Makes Practicebcbbd857-bc68-4be4-9d00-742907d6bc5842fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2018/02/17/the-wonder-of-kindnessEntertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2018/02/17/the-wonder-of-kindness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2018/02/17/the-wonder-of-kindnessSat, 17 Feb 2018 17:22:05 GMTThe Wonder of KindnessRJ Palacio, a best selling, award winning, inspirational author of the globally beloved book, "WONDER" joins us. In a previously recorded  conversation, we polish the pearls of the book, movie (now available on DVD & On Demand by Lionsgate) and the Choose Kind Movement. It all began at an ice cream shop which is another reasy I'm so fond of this momma. She threaded the story of an abnormal child, Auggie Pullman, age 10, who finds himself facing an unkind world. Auggie's mom, Isabel, brilliantly portrayed by Julia Roberts, mindfully creates a support system for Auggie to be empathathetic and brilliant who carries the most hearts forward.  We explore if kindness can be taught, how communities can support and how there are 2 sides to every story. The best advice RJ's momma gave her is the pearl, "Children Live What They Learn." Indeed. Every story deserves to be heard. She's one remarkable Momma.  Guest Bio: RJ Palacio's family resides in the diverse NY borough of Brooklyn. She's a graphic designer/illustrator by day and moonlights as a globally renowned author and mom on a mission to encourage us to Choose Kindness.  Her other published works ~ 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Book of Precepts (August, 2014), Auggie & Me, ( October 2015), The Julian Chapter, Pluto, and Shingaling. Palacio wrote and illustrated her newest picture book, We're All Wonders, which introduces Auggie, kindness, empathy and tolerance—to younger children. 00:28:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannowonders,books,Family,Kindness,MindfulnessInterview with Bes39ad5a85-cef4-4c93-9a19-2f1ca4b9eee341fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2014/02/10/farm-fresh-funParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2014/02/10/farm-fresh-fun/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2014/02/10/farm-fresh-funMon, 10 Feb 2014 14:30:00 GMTFarm Fresh FunFarm to table is not just a movement it's a direct way to inspire community. Farmigo is one company planting the seeds. I'm happy to spread them. Janet Mermel joins us as a INN Holistic Health Counselor and my local Farmigo Champion to talk about bringing the best of the NY area farms to our community. Jessica Malcolm from Farmigo will talk about the company's mission and all together we'll recap an amazing dinner party we co-hosted bringing friends and the area's best foods to the table!! Farmigo is generously offering our Mommas Pearls community a special first time ordering coupon, enter "FirstOff" on your first order!! About Farmigo: Farmigo is dedicated to creating a healthy alternative food system that provides fresh, local, affordable and sustainable food for generations to come. We envision a community-oriented food system in which people and farmers in the same geographic region are connected, and everyone has access to fresh-from-harvest food. About Janet:Janet Mermel is certified as a Holistic Health Counselor by The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the largest nutrition school in the world, in order to teach mothers how to achieve all of their health goals. She is also Board certified by the American Association for Drugless Practitioners. Drawing on her extensive knowledge, Janet will help you create a completely personalized “roadmap to health”. This customized plan will suit your unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and goals. You will feel empowered and supported as you embark on your personal journey towards health.  00:32:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofood,community,farm to table,movement,loveFarm to table is not just a movement it's a direct way to inspire community. Farmigo is one company planting the seeds. I'm happy to spread them. Janet Mermel jhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2013/12/12/winter-prepParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2013/12/12/winter-prep/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2013/12/12/winter-prepThu, 12 Dec 2013 15:30:00 GMTWinter PrepWinter is Coming. Feeling like you want to hibernate is natural and our guest Lisa Erickson of Mommy Mystic, will guide us through the energies at play as we approach the Winter Solstice to cure your family of the winter blues and invite you to her Meditate Like A Girl event. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Lisa Erickson is an energy worker, writer, meditation teacher and mom to three. Lisa’s primary modality is chakra-based meditation and guided energy work, although she is also a certified mindfulness meditation instructor. Her specialty is Women’s Energetics – women’s subtle anatomy, and practices and tools that women can employ to heal, empower, and awaken themselves. She especially focuses on helping women during critical life passages such as pregnancy, motherhood, and menopause, as well as on healing from sexual abuse and trauma. She is the author of the popular DailyOm course Fall in Love With Your Feminine Power, and the author of the e-book Women’s Energetics: Healing the Subtle Body Wounds of Sexual Abuse and Trauma.  She is the women’s energetics columnist for the online magazine Meditate Like a Girl, and the Buddhism editor for BellaOnline.com. She can be contacted through her popular blog, Mommy Mystic, or her website Enlightened Energetics. 00:31:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannowinter solstice,mystical,family,mom,bloggerWinter is Coming. Feeling like you want to hibernate is natural and our guest Lisa Erickson of Mommy Mystic, will guide us through the energies at play as we aphttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2012/09/12/eat-for-lifeParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2012/09/12/eat-for-life/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2012/09/12/eat-for-lifeWed, 12 Sep 2012 14:30:00 GMTEat For Life If we are what we eat then why do we not take better care of what's on our plates, in our refrigerators and in our children's lunch boxes? We'll snack on bits of wisdom from my friend, fellow momma and Institute For Integrative Nutrition certified Health Counselor Melissa Halpern. About Our Guest: Melissa Halpern is the CEO & President of Melissa Halpern LLC which provides corporate wellness programs in health and nutritional counseling for businesses and individuals seeking consultation for detoxification, low energy, weight loss and overall optimum health. Melissa also consults with schools on their food and nutrition planning.  She helps educate children about food sensitivities and has had success improving the wellness of developmentally delayed children through proper nutrition. Melissa received her training to practice Health Counseling from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she was trained in more than one hundred dietary theories and studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods. Drawing on this knowledge, she helps people create a completely personalized “roadmap to health” that suits their unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and goals.  Her practice combines the knowledge of traditional philosophies with modern concepts like the USDA food pyramid, the glycemic index, the Zone and raw foods. Melissa believes in a progressive approach to teaching modern health philosophies and refers to herself as a "nutri-tarian".  She is a mother of two, a yogi, snowboarder, singer and loves to travel. 00:31:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannonutrition,family,coach,health,parentsIf we are what we eat then why do we not take better care of what's on our plates, in our refrigerators and in our children's lunch boxes? We'll snack on bitshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2012/06/08/time-and-againParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2012/06/08/time-and-again/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2012/06/08/time-and-againFri, 08 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMTTIME and AGAIN Time is so precious, so fleeting and ultimately what you make of it. 00:29:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannotime,family,mother,parenting,lifeTime is so precious, so fleeting and ultimately what you make of it.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2012/05/22/lifelineParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2012/05/22/lifeline/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2012/05/22/lifelineTue, 22 May 2012 15:00:00 GMTLifeline Continuing our discussion on attachment parenting, breastfeeding and healthy boundaries with Ellen Shell, the director of the Le Leche League (LLL). Ellen has worked for 38 years with the LLL and as a lactation consultant to empower women. LLL's mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. http://www.llli.org 00:35:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomother,breastfeed,attachment,inspiration,parentsContinuing our discussion on attachment parenting, breastfeeding and healthy boundaries with Ellen Shell, the director of the Le Leche League (LLL). Ellen hashttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2012/05/18/mom-upParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2012/05/18/mom-up/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2012/05/18/mom-upFri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 GMTMOM UP!! Fifty Shades, Breastfeeding, Gay Marriage, it's like Moms Gone Wild!! What about all of this is natural and what is extremist? We will be exploring the controversy of the latest TIME MAGAZINE cover about attachment parenting and the pros and cons of breastfeeding. 00:32:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannobreastfeeding,family,mother,parenting,inspirationFifty Shades, Breastfeeding, Gay Marriage, it's like Moms Gone Wild!! What about all of this is natural and what is extremist? We will be exploring the controvhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/12/23/holiday-magicParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/12/23/holiday-magic/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/12/23/holiday-magicFri, 23 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMTHoliday Magic Tis the season to be filled with love and support. Let's go to that happy place where santa's bag is always filled for you. 00:18:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannoholiday,magic,love,support,inspirationTis the season to be filled with love and support. Let's go to that happy place where santa's bag is always filled for you.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/11/08/wake-up-your-inner-superheroParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/11/08/wake-up-your-inner-superhero/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/11/08/wake-up-your-inner-superheroTue, 08 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMTWake Up Your Inner SuperHero!!Mommas Pearls new broadcasts begin with waking up your inner SuperHero! You may be dusting off your superhero mask for Halloween but our natural powers overpower capes, just believethat you are already perfect. Children's Book Author Honi Borden, joins us to talk about the miracles and lessons in her new inspirational children's memoir book, "The Day I Became a Superhero" (published by Balboa Press, a division of Hay House Publishing). In The Day I Became a Superhero, seven-year-old Ommeh faces the toughest day in her life during a fatal car crash with her parents. She is alone and frightened at first, but something miraculous happens when she gets in touch with her inner superhero and her life is changed forever. Honi Borden has an advanced studies in Clinical Counseling from Johns Hopkins University, an entrepreneurial spirit, and loving heart. Honi is an intuitive healer and facilitator of Reconnective® Healing and The Reconnection®,  providing healing from a broader perspective of energy, light and information. She is a nationally recognized holistic wellness and eco-beauty expert with her own line of all natural, toxin-free products called holeco® life and holeco® girls. As an inspirational speaker, Honi provides various holistic workshops and meditations that creates an interconnection between self, the environment and the universe. Honi and her husband Karl have two sons, Kiyan and Nevan, whom she feels are the greatest gifts she has received in this life experience.  00:31:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannochildren,author,family,healing,inspirationMommas Pearls new broadcasts begin with waking up your inner SuperHero! You may be dusting off your superhero mask for Halloween but our natural powers overpowehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/07/15/a-wing-and-a-prayerParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/07/15/a-wing-and-a-prayer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/07/15/a-wing-and-a-prayerFri, 15 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMTA Wing and a Prayer We send our children out into this world on a wing and a prayer. Sometimes it takes a tragedy, like the 8 year old Brooklyn boy, Leiby Kletzky, for us to delve deeper into the mind of our children, how we see our neighbors and into prayer. Independence is something our children crave and must earn in small stints. We are constantly balancing the parenting tightrope and today we'll explore, grieve and ascend. 00:19:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannobrooklyn boy,indepdence,children,parents,familyWe send our children out into this world on a wing and a prayer. Sometimes it takes a tragedy, like the 8 year old Brooklyn boy, Leiby Kletzky, for us to delvehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/07/01/raw-talkSpiritualityhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/07/01/raw-talk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/07/01/raw-talkFri, 01 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMTRAW TALK Life with children aint all peaches and cream, which is why author Adam Mansbach of Go The F*CK To SLEEP is joining us to blow off some steam. Adam so daringly and brilliantly says what every parent is thinking, feeling and wanting to blurt. Profane, affectionate and radically honest, California Book Award - winning author Adam Mansbach verses perfectly capture the familiar and unspoken - tribulations of putting your little angle down for the night. WARNING: There may be some adult language. 00:32:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannogo to sleep,adam mansbach,bedtime,children,bookLife with children aint all peaches and cream, which is why author Adam Mansbach of Go The F*CK To SLEEP is joining us to blow off some steam. Adam so daringlyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/06/16/love-childSpiritualityhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/06/16/love-child/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/06/16/love-childThu, 16 Jun 2011 20:30:00 GMTLOVE CHILD Children are our greatest gifts. How can we expand and celebrate this gift in a healthy way? Our guest today, Laura Duksta, a best selling childrens book author, speaker and visionary, will help us expand our conversation with love within our families. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Laura Duksta believes that when people know they are loved, anything is possible. Laura lost all of her hair to Alopecia Areata at the age of 11, a "gift" that showed her that our greatest challenges can become our biggest blessings. Laura knew from a young age that she was meant to travel the world, meet her brothers and sisters and spread the message of love. She is now fulfilling this mission through her books, school programs and inspirational talks. She's the author of the New York Times bestseller, I Love You More and the recently released,You Are a Gift to the World. Laura resides in Fort Lauderdale, FL.   00:33:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannolaura duksta,love,family,inspiration,bookChildren are our greatest gifts. How can we expand and celebrate this gift in a healthy way? Our guest today, Laura Duksta, a best selling childrens book authohttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/06/10/the-family-pactSpiritualityhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/06/10/the-family-pact/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/06/10/the-family-pactFri, 10 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMTThe Family Pact Do you sound like your mother? Are there repetitive patterns and behaviors throughout your family's generational lines? Intuitive energy healer Natalie Berthold, www.SproutingLove.com guides us through some practices to heal your generational wounds with Family Constellation Therapy. I participated in a group with her a few weeks ago and saw the energy shift before my eyes. Natalie guides participants enter into a "knowing field" and bring light to a needed situation, making entanglements apparent between yourself, your family and ancestry that are holding you back. The orders of love are re-established, to enable you to live a more free, balanced and productive life.   About Our Special Guest: Natalie Berthold is an intuitive healer and Reik Master who uses many healing modalities such as Family Constellation Therapy, Reiki, Mantra Work, EFT, IFT, and many more to help clients get in touch with the root causes. Healing is then facilitated on a cellular level, working to accept and then replace the "issues from the tissues" with love and light. She transfers and transmutes the energy in her patients AND empowers them to continue to participate in their own healing process and to see that they are their own inner guru.  Natalie's work helps with  depression, fatigue, menstruation problems, relationship issues, thyroid problems, asthma, skin issues, joint and muscle pain, addictions and more. Natalie has earned two graduate degrees in education and has traveled extensively throughout the world. E-mail: sproutinglove@gmail.com 00:35:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia LitmannoNatalie Berthold,family,therapy,relationship,healingDo you sound like your mother? Are there repetitive patterns and behaviors throughout your family's generational lines? Intuitive energy healer Natalie Bertholhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/06/02/healing-homeParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/06/02/healing-home/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/06/02/healing-homeThu, 02 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMTHealing Home Our first attachments are with our parents and family unit. These chords usually run the deepest and sit at our emotional core. The chords are wrapped around the roles we play within the family unit. Our special guest, Joe Frustaci, will help us sort through coping when those chords get cut and the family roles change and how we can heal. 00:34:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannoparent,alientation,family,heal,childrenOur first attachments are with our parents and family unit. These chords usually run the deepest and sit at our emotional core. The chords are wrapped around thttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/05/27/the-chop-shopParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/05/27/the-chop-shop/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/05/27/the-chop-shopFri, 27 May 2011 15:00:00 GMTTHE CHOP SHOP Summer is a time to lighten up. I chopped off 10+ inches of my hair to donate to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. What is it about our external self that so affects our internal state? Joining us is Nichelle Pace Founder and Editor in Chief of StyleMom.com to explore how women and self esteem are tied to beauty and how we can lighten up for summer. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Nichelle has worked in the advertising/marketing and entertainment industry for 15 years working with major brands from Proctor & Gamble, Microsoft/Dell, to Estee Lauder and Nine West. As a mother of two boys, advertising account director, and a proclaimed “fashion junkie”, Nichelle decided to combine her creativity, advertising and marketing background, role as a mom, passion for fashion, and digital media expertise to launch STYLEMOM.  Having heard chatter in the fashion industry, that some feel “moms have given up on fashion”, Nichelle has made it her mission to prove otherwise, and become a voice and evangelist for “fashionista” moms and 30-something women around the globe. Nichelle continues to work with brands independently while steadily building STYLEMOM.com as growing online publication.   00:39:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannostyle,mom,beauty,love,inspireSummer is a time to lighten up. I chopped off 10+ inches of my hair to donate to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. What is it about our external self that so affectshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/05/13/unity-dividedSpiritualityhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/05/13/unity-divided/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/05/13/unity-dividedFri, 13 May 2011 15:00:00 GMTUnity Divided In one weekend hundreds of millions of people were taken from a journey of LOVE to FEAR. The royal wedding and the death of Osama Bin Laden had us swing in polar opposite directions. How do we remain balanced? Halleh Nematzadeh will help us stay grounded while turning our dial into the higher frequencies. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Haleh Nematzadeh is a mover and a shaker. She has a successful conceptual line and style site that has catapulted her success in many fields and now, usage energy healing is just one of them. Upon an intensive two year training and trial and error of working with crystal to start her meditation practice, the unlikely pairing of Haleh Nematzadeh and energy healing began.  Since then Haleh has made it her mission to spread her varied healing techniques. Her readings are quickly becoming a trend among fashion editors, socialites and spiritualists. As for her consistent reinvention, clients enjoy sessions fusing her signature form of ritual, energy balancing and healing techniques, sound and reiki healing, and deep mediation. Haleh is resurfacing working with crystal from a new age modality of the past, to the art of vibration healing, and a rocking modern practice. 00:38:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannolove,holistic,mother,heal,energyIn one weekend hundreds of millions of people were taken from a journey of LOVE to FEAR. The royal wedding and the death of Osama Bin Laden had us swing in polhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/05/06/creation-spaceSpiritualityhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/05/06/creation-space/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/05/06/creation-spaceFri, 06 May 2011 20:00:00 GMTCreation Space As Mothers Day draws near, we take a moment to honor our creators. Expectant mothers are swimming in the creation space. Our guest today, Latham Thomas, founder of Tender Shoots Wellness swims in the creation space and coaches her clients on how to holistically transition into Motherhood. Keeping the creation energy pure and harnessing it throughout your pregnancy and into your life as a mother takes effort. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Born and raised in California, Latham Thomas is a graduate of both Columbia University, where she earned a degree in Visual arts and Environmental science, as well as the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is a certified holistic health counselor, who mixes her passions of plant physiology, botany, holistic nutrition, fitness, yoga, and green cuisine into a lifestyle program that supports the various needs of her clients. Specializing in maternal and child wellness, Latham served as Program coordinator for the Healthy Moms-Healthy Babies project for the B-Healthy organization. She is the co-founder of Panela Productions, a company that educates parents and children about food, through cooking classes, and events. Latham has developed partnerships with Vogue Magazine, Destination Maternity, Jurlique, and Euphoria Spa to produce events for expectant and new moms. Her mission is to green the planet one belly at a time. Latham founded Tender Shoots Wellness, to empower clients to live happy and fulfilling lives by making lifestyle changes that are better for them and for the planet in the kitchen, on the mat and into the world.   00:38:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannolatham thomas,holistic,mother,childbirth,nutritionAs Mothers Day draws near, we take a moment to honor our creators. Expectant mothers are swimming in the creation space. Our guest today, Latham Thomas, foundehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/04/29/the-kids-roomParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/04/29/the-kids-room/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/04/29/the-kids-roomFri, 29 Apr 2011 13:00:00 GMTThe Kids RoomWhen you look at your home, the space that you share with your family, how do you see it? Is it designed to support your family's individual needs, tastes and preferences or just the parents tastes? How do you work your home space to support your children? This week on mommas pearls we'll be talking to Jeanette Simpson of Kids Space Interiors about how to re-see our homes through the eyes of our children. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Jeanette Simpson, ASID is the owner of KidSpace Interiors, an interior design firm specializing in commercial and residential design of spaces specifically for children. She has eleven years commercial and five years residential design experience plus 25 years project management in areas that include healthcare, hospitality, corporate, retail design, and residential design. Extensive experience with children comes from being a mother of six and grandmother of 15, as well as life-long coach and teacher in the community. Jeanette’s expertise in children’s design is evident in her project portfolio, the numerous articles she has penned, and furniture designed for a high-end children’s furniture company in Santa Ana, California.   00:39:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannodesign,home,kids,coach,grandmotherWhen you look at your home, the space that you share with your family, how do you see it? Is it designed to support your family's individual needs, tastes and phttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/04/22/mirror-of-timeSpiritualityhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/04/22/mirror-of-time/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/04/22/mirror-of-timeFri, 22 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMTMirror of Time If you could pierce through the veil of time who would you hope to see? Sometimes messages are transcribed through time and space to help us in our lives and to side step events in our future. Such is why when facing 2012 and today's world events plagued by earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, tsunamis and such we are reaching out through time with the help of author and regressionist Dolores Cannon, to learn from the predictions made by Nostradamus to see how we can clear our future towards the positive enlightened path and how to ascend with the New Earth. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Dolores Cannon, president of Ozark Mountain Publishing, www.ozarkmt.com, is a past-life regressionist and hypnotherapist who specializes in the recovery and cataloging of "Lost Knowledge". Her roots in hypnosis go back to the 1960s. She has been specializing in past-life therapy since 1979. Dolores has become, perhaps, the world's most unlikely expert on the prophecies of Nostradamus. A retired Navy wife from Huntsville, AR, USA, Dolores was nearly fifty years old when she began experimenting with hypnosis and past-life regression. The results were, to say the least, quite spectacular! Working through several different subjects, Dolores was able to establish communication with the living Michel De Notredame, better known as the prophet, Nostradamus. His revelations and their impact on our own time are both fascinating and at times frightening. Dolores has written the three volume set "Conversations With Nostradamus", the series on the translation of Nostradamus' quatrains. This series contains the translation of almost 1000 prophecies, all interpreted for the first time and have been in print since 1989. It is considered the most accurate interpretation of the prophecies ever printed. 00:35:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmanno2012,nostradamus,regression,life,familyIf you could pierce through the veil of time who would you hope to see? Sometimes messages are transcribed through time and space to help us in our lives and thttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/04/15/live-life-nowParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/04/15/live-life-now/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/04/15/live-life-nowFri, 15 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMTLIVE LIFE NOW If you can create the world of your dreams, what would it look like? Now, why wait, begin painting your life in your favorite colors now. Sophie Chiche, founder of LifeByMe, joins us this week to explore how we can live our best life, now!! ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Sophie Chiche's website lifebyme.com – asks one question: “What’s most meaningful to you?” Every day there’s a new answer from a best-selling authors, moms, Nobel Peace Prize recipients, fishermen, teenagers, prison inmates, media moguls…people…all different kinds, from all over the place. Sophie is a woman who thrives on change, meaning, and a growing collection of funky rings. She likes stories and turning over stones to reveal all there is. She loves intuition and elegant solutions. She likes the way life moves and tries not to get in the way. www.lifebyme.com   00:36:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannolove,inspiration,live,family,childrenIf you can create the world of your dreams, what would it look like? Now, why wait, begin painting your life in your favorite colors now. Sophie Chiche, foundehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/04/08/tea-for-twoParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/04/08/tea-for-two/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/04/08/tea-for-twoFri, 08 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMTTea for Two I attended a Chari-tea party at NYC's Plaza Hotel with my daughter to raise awareness for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Kelly Ripa asked us to imagine a world where our young daughters never have to know the words Ovarian Cancer. Joining us this week is an honored guest, Audra Moran, CEO of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund http://www.ocrf.org to talk about the organization latest advances in the battle. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Audra brings over 15 years of non-profit leadership and development experience to OCRF. For the past ten years, Audra served as Vice President for Development and Scientific Affairs at NARSAD, the world's largest charity dedicated to mental health research. She oversaw all programmatic, fundraising, and administrative aspects of an annual $20 million international research grant program. She also served as Program Advisor to the Schizophrenia Research Forum, a major web hub for researchers in schizophrenia and related disorders. In 2008, she led the planning and implementation of a successful 48-site event at which world experts in neuroscience at major universities across North America offered research highlights to the general public, and initiated planning for the same event in 2010. Prior to joining NARSAD, Audra worked for seven years as a rehabilitation counselor at Helen Keller National Center in Sands Point, New York. Audra is active in her community and serves as vice president of the Yonkers Committee for Smart Development (YCSD), a local civic organization advocating for strategic, environmentally-friendly, inclusive development projects in the city of Yonkers. She is also a member of the River Communities Coalition of Yonkers, and has served as a volunteer for the MS Society of America. Audra is a 1991 graduate of University of South Florida where she majored in psychology, and at which she also earned her master's of arts in 1993. She currently resides in Yonkers, New York, with her husband and son. 00:36:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannocancer,love,kelly ripa,family,healthI attended a Chari-tea party at NYC's Plaza Hotel with my daughter to raise awareness for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Kelly Ripa asked us to imagine a wohttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/04/01/divine-intertwinedParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/04/01/divine-intertwined/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/04/01/divine-intertwinedFri, 01 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMTDivine Intertwined We continue our time with the divine this week and how to bring it home. When we get overwhelmed and our mind overworked, it’s time to take out the trash. The ultimate spring cleaning sweeps your mind, body and spirit. Utilizing spiritual practices help us with this process and we’ll be chatting one of my favorite spiritual teacher’s Pauline Esposito. How can we utilize spiritual practices such as meditation to enhance your connection to yourself and spirit? We will discuss integrating the messages received in meditation with your family's daily lives. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Pauline Esposito, www.awakeningofthesoul.com  is a healer and spiritual teacher. She has been in private practice for 12 years assisting people with various issues from physical pain to cancer to spiritual awakening. Her own spiritual journey began 23 years ago with the death of a loved one. This devastating experience propelled her into the metaphysical world which helped heal the grief. Something extraordinary was occurring during that time, as the grief was healed, her true purpose on earth was revealed. Married for 15 years to her husband, they adore their 6 cats who constantly keep them on their toes! 00:36:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomeditation,spiritual,healer,love,inspirationWe continue our time with the divine this week and how to bring it home. When we get overwhelmed and our mind overworked, it’s time to take out the trash. Thehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/03/25/chime-inParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/03/25/chime-in/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/03/25/chime-inFri, 25 Mar 2011 15:30:00 GMTChime In There is healing power in music along with a divine inspiration. We are happy to welcome the Mommas Pearls theme song creator and composer David B. Goldberg to discuss his latest modern/classical CD "Absolute Music" and his experiential connection with music. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: David B. Goldberg has been playing music since he can remember and for fifteen years, composed music and wrote various theatre pieces, before taking a break to have a family. After a break of seven years, he is back composing and writing again with his new CD ABSOLUTE MUSIC. He's composed numerous performances of works, including in 1992, ‘The Wellfleet Whale’, a cantata based on Stanley Kunitz’ Poem. Won Premiere of the Year from the Newark Star Leger. Wrote and produced theatre pieces including "Sex Changes Everything", performed at Don’t Tell Mama in 1996 and 1997. 00:38:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomusic,family,work,inspiration,loveThere is healing power in music along with a divine inspiration. We are happy to welcome the Mommas Pearls theme song creator and composer David B. Goldberg tohttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/03/22/music-notes-contParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/03/22/music-notes-cont/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/03/22/music-notes-contTue, 22 Mar 2011 18:00:00 GMTMusic Notes (cont)In our present lives, sometimes you hit all the right notes and other times you miss the beat entirely. Today is part two of Music Notes where we continue our conversation with Marlene Cooper-Williams of www.IPlayMusicLive.com about the importance of music in our children's lives. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Marlene has over 4 decades of experience as a music educator and pioneer in musical education, As a constant innovator of new music education programs, her newest venture of “IPLAYMUSICLIVE.COM” allows her teaching staff to continue coming directly to student’s homes on the internet highway. Through Video Conferencing technology, students will be able to receive their lessons in the comfort and privacy of their homes through web-cam. Unlike other organizations attempting this process, Marlene’s total focus is on web-cam teaching, not making it of lesser importance and continually improving this process. 00:32:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomusic lessons,children,parents,family,educationIn our present lives, sometimes you hit all the right notes and other times you miss the beat entirely. Today is part two of Music Notes where we continue our chttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/03/11/music-notesParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/03/11/music-notes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/03/11/music-notesFri, 11 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMTMusic NotesMusic is a great way to heal. In light of the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan we will be holding a light and reminding ourselves how important it is to live in the present. My mom, Gail Litman, joins us to hold a space of healing. In our present lives, sometimes you hit all the right notes and other times you miss the beat entirely. Continuing our celebration of music in our lives today we'll talk about inspiring your children to learn how to play instruments. Joining us is Marlene Cooper-Williams of www.IPlayMusicLive.com ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Marlene has over 4 decades of experience as a music educator and pioneer in musical education, As a constant innovator of new music education programs, her newest venture of “IPLAYMUSICLIVE.COM” allows her teaching staff to continue coming directly to student’s homes on the internet highway. Through Video Conferencing technology, students will be able to receive their lessons in the comfort and privacy of their homes through web-cam. Unlike other organizations attempting this process, Marlene’s total focus is on web-cam teaching, not making it of lesser importance and continually improving this process. 00:36:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomusic lessons,Japan,family,earthquake,kidsMusic is a great way to heal. In light of the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan we will be holding a light and reminding ourselves how important it ihttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/03/04/music-rocksParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/03/04/music-rocks/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/03/04/music-rocksFri, 04 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMTMusic Rocks Music touches the soul. Even before we are born we can groove to music. Joining us this week is popular family recording artist Bari Koral. Together we'll explore the wonderful space of music in children's lives. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: The award-winning Bari Koral Family Rock Band, a popular children’s group whose second album “Rock and Roll Garden” won the 2010 Nappa Gold Award, the Parent’s Choice Silver Award, was named among the best kids/family albums of the year by Time Out Kids and was recently featured in the New York Times. 00:44:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomusic,bari koral,family,love,childrenMusic touches the soul. Even before we are born we can groove to music. Joining us this week is popular family recording artist Bari Koral. Together we'll explhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/02/22/film-noir-2Filmhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/02/22/film-noir-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/02/22/film-noir-2Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMTFilm Noir 2We continue our conversation of the love of indie film making with producer Lorie Marsh and writer/director Jentri Chancey of LOST IN SUNSHINE. 00:45:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannolost in sunshine,indie film,love,family,work lifeWe continue our conversation of the love of indie film making with producer Lorie Marsh and writer/director Jentri Chancey of LOST IN SUNSHINE.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/02/18/film-noirMovieshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/02/18/film-noir/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/02/18/film-noirFri, 18 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMTFILM NOIR The celebration of the heart continues on Mommas Pearls. Film making is a labor of love and indie film making is a test of wits. Joining us today is Lorie Marsh, producer of the Indie film "LOST IN SUNSHINE". Yet when you have material that you love you want to shepherd it to its highest place. We'll talk about the laborious practice of producing and being a mom! Show note: The conversation continues on FILM NOIR 2!! 00:46:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannoinspiration,indie film,love,mom,familyThe celebration of the heart continues on Mommas Pearls. Film making is a labor of love and indie film making is a test of wits. Joining us today is Lorie Marshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/02/02/the-main-attractionParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/02/02/the-main-attraction/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/02/02/the-main-attractionWed, 02 Feb 2011 16:30:00 GMTThe Main AttractionAs the February fills the air with romance, we'll be celebrating love and music this month. First up we'll summon our soulmates, whether in love or in life. The Law of Attraction is not a Secret, in fact, it's been a universal spiritual law for centuries. Yet we forget how to work with this principal and often work against ourselves. Author and publicist, Arielle Ford, joins us to explore how to harness the true power of this principal and to discuss her book "THE SOULMATE SECRET" www.soulmatesecretbook.com 00:48:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannolaw of attraction,secret,arielle ford,soulmate,familyAs the February fills the air with romance, we'll be celebrating love and music this month. First up we'll summon our soulmates, whether in love or in life. Thehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/01/26/adventure-awaitsParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/01/26/adventure-awaits/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/01/26/adventure-awaitsWed, 26 Jan 2011 16:30:00 GMTAdventure Awaits!Every child seeks out adventure, in fact that's what childhood is all about, one big adventure. This week, author Eric Delabarre whose new book, geared towards tweens, "SALTWATER TAFFY" will join us on an adventure! www.whatagreatbook.com01:10:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannoeric delabarre,tween,family,adventure,bookEvery child seeks out adventure, in fact that's what childhood is all about, one big adventure. This week, author Eric Delabarre whose new book, geared towardshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/01/26/mission-is-possible--kidsParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/01/26/mission-is-possible--kids/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/01/26/mission-is-possible--kidsWed, 26 Jan 2011 01:30:00 GMTMission Is Possible - KIDS!Last week we chatted with the inspiring moms who took their tween age children on a UJA mission to the Gulf Coast Region, this week we are hosting a special show to hear firsthand impressions from their kids! This is a show not to be missed!01:05:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia LitmannoUJA,katrina,tween,show,charityLast week we chatted with the inspiring moms who took their tween age children on a UJA mission to the Gulf Coast Region, this week we are hosting a special shohttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/01/19/mission-is-possibleParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/01/19/mission-is-possible/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/01/19/mission-is-possibleWed, 19 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMTMission Is PossibleIn honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and exploring how we can best serve others, we will be hearing from some moms who took their tween kids with them on a UJA mission to the gulf coast region to participate in the ongoing restoration efforts left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. 01:05:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomartin luther king,katrina,family,mom,UJAIn honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and exploring how we can best serve others, we will be hearing from some moms who took their tween kids with themhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/01/12/star-checkParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/01/12/star-check/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/01/12/star-checkWed, 12 Jan 2011 16:30:00 GMTStar CheckWhat does the 2011 astrology chart look like? How are the stars aligning for you and your journey this year? Jungian Astrologer and returning guest, Cathy Pagano joins us to unveil what's in the stars for us this year. 01:17:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannoastrology,family,horoscope,Cynthia,JungWhat does the 2011 astrology chart look like? How are the stars aligning for you and your journey this year? Jungian Astrologer and returning guest, Cathy Paganhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/01/05/truth-serumParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/01/05/truth-serum/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2011/01/05/truth-serumWed, 05 Jan 2011 16:30:00 GMTTRUTH SERUMHellooooo 2011. This year awaken your truth and seek every opportunity to enrich your life and soul. We peer into our lives and see how the 2011 energy can help us achieve this.00:59:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofamily,new year,love,meditate,spiritualHellooooo 2011. This year awaken your truth and seek every opportunity to enrich your life and soul. We peer into our lives and see how the 2011 energy can helphttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/12/22/holiday-spiritParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/12/22/holiday-spirit/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/12/22/holiday-spiritWed, 22 Dec 2010 16:30:00 GMTHoliday SpiritAs the Hanukkah lights dwindle and the Christmas lights light up the nighttime sky, we honor the true spirit of the holiday season. Every year is a new chance to create new family traditions and remember those of holiday past. How can we bring the holiday magic into our daily lives? Joining us to explore is an honored guest, Rabbi Irwin Zeplowitz. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Rabbi Irwin Zeplowitz (AKA "Rabbi Z") was born in Niagara Falls, New York. Following his schooling at the University of Toronto, he studied at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) in Jerusalem, Los Angeles and Cincinnati, where he was ordained as a rabbi in 1984. After spending five years as a rabbi at Congregation B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim in the Chicago area, Rabbi Zeplowitz came to Hamilton, Ontario, 1989 to serve as the Rabbi of Temple Anshe Sholom, Canada's oldest Reform congregation. In the Summer of 2003 he assumed the position of Senior Rabbi at The Community Synagogue. He is a strong supporter of programs that connect Diaspora Jews to Israel and of an inclusive, embracing Judaism. Rabbi Zeplowitz has lectured and taught as scholar at a number of synagogues, appeared on radio and television, as well as in wide variety of community settings. A popular teacher, he has taught numerous courses for Kolel: An Adult Centre for Liberal Jewish Learning in Toronto, JLearn, a learning initiative of the United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Long Island and at a Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) Adult Study Retreat Rabbi Z is deeply committed to youth and has spent more than twenty years teaching at several Reform movement camps, most recently at URJ Kutz Camp, the teen leadership camp. He, like all our clergy, participates routinely in services for children of all ages. Rabbi Zeplowitz is married to Anne and has three children - Abigail, Deena and Nathan. He resides in Port Washington, New York. He is enjoys gardening, exercise, travelling and reading. 01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannoholiday,christmas,family,tradition,rabbi zAs the Hanukkah lights dwindle and the Christmas lights light up the nighttime sky, we honor the true spirit of the holiday season. Every year is a new chance thttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/12/15/the-local-polar-expressParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/12/15/the-local-polar-express/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/12/15/the-local-polar-expressWed, 15 Dec 2010 16:30:00 GMTThe Local Polar ExpressAs the temperature drops, the holiday season speeds up and we begin to dole our attention onto family, friends, teachers and others and celebrate their role in our lives over the past year. We also tend to slow down as we ready for hibernation and make our New Years resolutions. Joining us this week is special guest Katja Presnal who will share her own re-commitment to reclaim her healthier self. Katja is a working mom and a social media icon. 01:16:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannokatja presnal,resolution,family,new year,hibernateAs the temperature drops, the holiday season speeds up and we begin to dole our attention onto family, friends, teachers and others and celebrate their role inhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/12/03/power-of-one-take-twoParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/12/03/power-of-one-take-two/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/12/03/power-of-one-take-twoFri, 03 Dec 2010 15:30:00 GMTPower of One, TAKE TWO!!When I was thinking about whether I can live without a man/husband and trying to host the radio show, the power went out and answered my ?. So, this is the second redo of our Power of One, Plus one show with special guest Stacey MacGlashan. The typical Modern Family is morphing into, well, just whatever you want your family to be. With advances in reproductive technologies and progressive thinkers who buck traditional societal conventions, now more than ever men and women are opting to be single parents. We are honoring all these brave souls this week and joining us is Stacey MacGlashan, a single mom by choice, author of "Just You and Me, Kid" and a clinical social worker. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Stacey MacGlashan, author of Just You and Me, Kid, is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in therapy with struggling teens and their families. She earned her BA in English literature and communications from the University of Michigan and a MA in journalism from the University of Maryland before pursuing a career as a newspaper reporter and editor for such publications as The New Orleans Times-Picayune. She then earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver and began her current career. She has 40 years of experience being single and two years of experience being a mom.01:19:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannosingle parent,mom,family,modern family,powerWhen I was thinking about whether I can live without a man/husband and trying to host the radio show, the power went out and answered my ?. So, this is the secohttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/12/01/the-power-of-one-plus-oneParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/12/01/the-power-of-one-plus-one/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/12/01/the-power-of-one-plus-oneWed, 01 Dec 2010 16:30:00 GMTThe Power of One, Plus OneWonder what life would be like as a single parent? That is the theme we are exploring this week. Even via some technical difficulties on the broadcast (Cynthia lost power!) Melissa shares some gems about her life growing up as a child raised by a single mother. We will continue with this topic when we have special guest Stacey MacGlashan who is a single mom and author of "Just You and Me Kid" on the show.00:18:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomodern family,single mom,kid,reproductive,familyWonder what life would be like as a single parent? That is the theme we are exploring this week. Even via some technical difficulties on the broadcast (Cynthiahttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/11/24/gee-thanksParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/11/24/gee-thanks/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/11/24/gee-thanksWed, 24 Nov 2010 16:30:00 GMTGee, ThanksSaying thank you can be a scary yet totally easy and liberating thing. Thanksgiving is upon us and it's time to not just say grace at the table but feel grace in each moment of our lives.00:57:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannothanksgiving,mom,family,holiday,spiritualSaying thank you can be a scary yet totally easy and liberating thing. Thanksgiving is upon us and it's time to not just say grace at the table but feel grace ihttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/11/17/is-forgiveness-a-mythParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/11/17/is-forgiveness-a-myth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/11/17/is-forgiveness-a-mythWed, 17 Nov 2010 16:30:00 GMTIs Forgiveness A Myth?We’ll explore the many layers of forgiveness and how it appears as a very common theme in all the major religions. Can you forgive and forget? Can you forgive yourself? Are there any exceptions to the ultimate forgiveness rules? Joining us will be Mommas Pearls resident self love guru, Macha Eindbender. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Macha Einbender is momma, coach, mentor, guide and the ultimate Spiritual Makeover Artist. She is a teacher of Practical Spirituality and Meditation. She is Gabrielle Bernstein’s go to girl for daily ~Ingterviews and her interviews appear on www.HerFuture.com. She holds regular workshops, events and guided meditations and is a spiritual force of nature helping people find the light within them. She is certified in teaching Overcoming Negativity Addiction and is the co-host of Feel It Real Radio with Denise Coates which has been airing for 4 years on blogtalkradio. www.SpiritualMakeoverArtist.com 01:29:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannoforgiveness,family,Macha,mentor,spiritualWe’ll explore the many layers of forgiveness and how it appears as a very common theme in all the major religions. Can you forgive and forget? Can you forgive yhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/11/10/family-legaciesParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/11/10/family-legacies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/11/10/family-legaciesWed, 10 Nov 2010 16:30:00 GMTFamily LegaciesWhen you are born into your family, it comes with certain coding and we all seem to start to follow in the pathway of your parents. What happens when your parents are Hollywood Royalty and their BFF’s are Red Skelton and Ronald Reagan and your un-official godfather is Frank Sinatra? Well, we will find out and talk to Cynthia’s longtime client, friend and mentor Stephen Simon, the godfather of Spiritual Cinema and author of the newly published book “Bringing Back the Old Hollywood” available at www.TheOldHollywood.com. This is a show not to be missed! ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Stephen Simon was born into a successful Hollywood family. His father, S. Sylvan Simon, was a producer/director who made films with stars such as Abbott and Costello, Lana Turner, and Red Skelton. He worked as both a producer and an executive at Columbia Pictures under the legendary Harry Cohn, producing films such as Born Yesterday, the 1950 film that garnered a Best Actress Oscar for star Judy Holliday. Sylvan Simon died when Stephen was four years old, an event which compelled Frank Sinatra to become Stephen’s “godfather”. Stephen’s mother Harriet remarried Armand Deutsch, a film producer at MGM who produced films with stars such as Robert Taylor, James Stewart, and Grace Kelly. Armand Deutsch adopted Stephen, changing the young boy’s last name to Deutsch. In 1996, Stephen legally changed his name back to Simon. He went on to produce Academy Award nominee, WHAT DREAMS MAY COME, the cult classic SOMEWHERE IN TIME, and produced and directed INDIGO and CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD and co-founded THE SPIRITUAL CINEMA CIRCLE. 01:24:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia LitmannoStephen Simon,family,legacy,godfather,ronald reaganWhen you are born into your family, it comes with certain coding and we all seem to start to follow in the pathway of your parents. What happens when your parenhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/11/03/birthday-girlsParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/11/03/birthday-girls/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/11/03/birthday-girlsWed, 03 Nov 2010 15:30:00 GMTBirthday GirlsAs we begin Melissa and I’s birthday month we’re going to get some astrological guidance from Mommas Pearls Jungian astrologer Cathy Pagano http://www.wisdom-of-astrology.com. She’ll give us the cosmic scoop on America’s chart particularly during this election period, as well as our charts for the year.01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannobirthday,family,mom,astrology,electionAs we begin Melissa and I’s birthday month we’re going to get some astrological guidance from Mommas Pearls Jungian astrologer Cathy Pagano http://www.wisdom-ofhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/10/27/masquerade-ballParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/10/27/masquerade-ball/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/10/27/masquerade-ballWed, 27 Oct 2010 15:30:00 GMTMasquerade BallIn honor of Halloween we are hosting our first annual on air Masquerade Ball!! As Colette says "nothing gives more assurances than a mask." The trick to this Halloween treat is that everyone on the show must be disguised as a famous parent - whether living or dead, current or historic, real or fictional. It's gonna be a hoot!01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia LitmannoHalloween,disguise,family,mom,blogIn honor of Halloween we are hosting our first annual on air Masquerade Ball!! As Colette says "nothing gives more assurances than a mask." The trick to this Hahttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/10/20/party-plansParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/10/20/party-plans/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/10/20/party-plansWed, 20 Oct 2010 15:30:00 GMTParty PlansWe are just getting our Octoberfest party started! This week we are planning to dive deep into fun with two hot mommas, Elizabeth Mascali and Dawn Sandomeno, whose turned their successful blog www.partybluprints.com into a book 'Plan To Party'. Whats the worse part of any party - the planning stress - well let's table that stress and see why it's important to celebrate with a clear head and open heart.01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofamily,party,halloween,mom,bookWe are just getting our Octoberfest party started! This week we are planning to dive deep into fun with two hot mommas, Elizabeth Mascali and Dawn Sandomeno, whhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/10/13/sweet-treatsParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/10/13/sweet-treats/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/10/13/sweet-treatsWed, 13 Oct 2010 15:30:00 GMTSweet TreatsThe last few weeks have been super intense on the show and we are in major need a of a super sized brownie sundae! Before we go gluttoness we want to do it in a conscious, healthful way and take these lessons into the Halloween season. So this week we take a pause to celebrate the sweeter, simpler things in life. Joining us is ALEXANDRA ZISSU. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Alexandra is a writer, editor, speaker, and greenproofer. She's the author of "The Conscious Kitchen" (Clarkson Potter, 2010), and co-author of "The Complete Organic Pregnancy" (Collins, 2006), plus two books due out in 2011 – one with a grass-fed and organic meat butcher, the other, "Planet Home", with the co-founder of Seventh Generation. She has worked for New York Magazine, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Lifetime and Details magazines, The New York Observer and Women's Wear Daily. Over the past decade, her stories have also appeared in The New York Times, The Green Guide, Plenty, Cookie, Bon Appétit, Health, Vogue, Teen Vogue, Self, Child, Time Out New York, Harper's Bazaar and The Huf?ngton Post, among other publications. She speaks often about all things eco-friendly at private ?rms, mothers' groups, schools, non-profits, and industry expos, and greenproofs – consults about conscious living — for individuals and organizations. She lives in New York with her (organic) family.01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia LitmannoHalloween,healthy eating,organic,alexandra Zissu,familyThe last few weeks have been super intense on the show and we are in major need a of a super sized brownie sundae! Before we go gluttoness we want to do it in ahttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/10/06/bulls-eyeParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/10/06/bulls-eye/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/10/06/bulls-eyeWed, 06 Oct 2010 15:30:00 GMTBulls EyeFacing bullies in the playground is nothing new and we have all had our fair share of being picked on and perhaps calling someone else a bad name. However, there is a rising concern among parents as children, teenagers and even college students like Tyler Clemente, are taking extreme measures as a result of bullying. The playground for our children is expanding from the monkey bars to cyberspace and there seems to be no reprieve. Our special guest Kirk Smalley shares the tragic story of how is 11 year old son Ty, fell victim to bullying in the worst way, he committed suicide. We begin October with this topic and will be moving from the darkness of it into the light throughout the month. PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS IS AN INTENSELY EMOTIONAL SHOW AND MAY NOT APPROPRIATE FOR ALL. THERE IS ALSO A MOMENT OF SILENCE IN THE BEGINNING.01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannobully,tyler clemente,family,children,educationFacing bullies in the playground is nothing new and we have all had our fair share of being picked on and perhaps calling someone else a bad name. However, therhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/09/29/short-busParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/09/29/short-bus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/09/29/short-busWed, 29 Sep 2010 15:30:00 GMTSHORT BUSTo wrap up our Back To School month, we'll be exploring the many heartbreaks and triumphs of having a special needs child. Overcoming the initial shock, then empowering yourself in order to get the services your child needs. Joining us this week is Kera McCloughlin, a representative from AUTISM SPEAKS and mother of a boy with Autism as well as award winning mommy blogger Ellen whose blog www.LOVETHATMAX.blogspot.com chronicles her journey with her son Max, who has cerebral palsey. 01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannoschool,children,autism,parenting,momTo wrap up our Back To School month, we'll be exploring the many heartbreaks and triumphs of having a special needs child. Overcoming the initial shock, then emhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/09/22/old-school-no-homeschoolParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/09/22/old-school-no-homeschool/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/09/22/old-school-no-homeschoolWed, 22 Sep 2010 15:30:00 GMTOld School? No, HomeschoolEducation. Ever wonder why there are so many subjects and so many schools? Each child's road map for education is unique, regardless of whether the curriculum is the same. To continue our BACK TO SCHOOL month, this week we'll be exploring the road map via Homeschooling. It's a very personal choice and our special guest is a proud mom who is homeschooling 3 children. We'll find out the how, what, where and why. PS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!! :)01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannoeducation,school,mom,children,familyEducation. Ever wonder why there are so many subjects and so many schools? Each child's road map for education is unique, regardless of whether the curriculum ihttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/09/15/el-ninosParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/09/15/el-ninos/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/09/15/el-ninosWed, 15 Sep 2010 15:30:00 GMTEl NinoNow that we are getting into the school spirit let’s have some fun. Some say language is the fundamental stepping stone for children. Ellen Galinsky (Mind in the Making) showed us how important it is to sing song to your baby so they pick up your native language easier but how easily can they learn new languages?? Apparently, it’s easier then you think and we’ll be welcoming award winning filmmaker and mompreneur, Julia Pimsleur Levine, to talk about her line of Little Pim products www.littlepim.com and the cognitive development of children and languages. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Award-winning filmmaker (and mom) Julia Pimsleur Levine created Little Pim to fill a need in the children’s video market for a top-quality, language-learning DVD series for the very young. Working with a team of filmmakers, animators, childhood development experts, linguists and an advising neuroscientist, Julia invested three years to develop the most comprehensive language series designed specifically for this age group.01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomom,children,little pim,foreign language,educationNow that we are getting into the school spirit let’s have some fun. Some say language is the fundamental stepping stone for children. Ellen Galinsky (Mind in thhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/09/08/little-einsteinsParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/09/08/little-einsteins/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/09/08/little-einsteinsWed, 08 Sep 2010 15:30:00 GMTLITTLE EINSTEINSThe school buses are back and taking our kids off for a new school year. As parents, we trust that they will receive the best education they can in the school system. As back to school month continues on Mommas Pearls, Special guest Marlon Villalva, a longtime educational administrator, joins us to explore the pressures on school kids these days, what parents can do and what really happens behind the scenes.01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannoschool,family,kids,education,adviceThe school buses are back and taking our kids off for a new school year. As parents, we trust that they will receive the best education they can in the school shttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/09/01/pea-brainParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/09/01/pea-brain/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/09/01/pea-brainWed, 01 Sep 2010 15:30:00 GMTPEA BRAINWell, it’s back to school time!! Can you believe it, the summer just flew by. We’ll be exploring the many facets of education in September and starting at the beginning. Joining us this week is special guest, Ellen Galinsky author of “MIND IN THE MAKING”. We'll discuss the developmental process of how children learn. It’s gonna be a great month!! ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Ellen Galinsky, President and Co-Founder of Families and Work Institute (FWI), helped establish the field of work and family life at Bank Street College of Education, where she was on the faculty for twenty-five years. Her more than forty books and reports include the highly acclaimed "Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs", "Ask The Children" and the now classic "The Six Stages of Parenthood." Ms. Galinsky is also directing the national Mind in the Making learning campaign which includes her new book, Mind in the Making, and Vook (video book), learning modules for early childhood teachers, learning modules and online videos for families, a DVD of cutting-edge child development research, community mobilization efforts and major media partnerships. Mind in the Making has had more than 150 million media impressions since its publication. http://mindinthemaking.org/ 01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannoschool,family,children,early learning,ellen galinskyWell, it’s back to school time!! Can you believe it, the summer just flew by. We’ll be exploring the many facets of education in September and starting at the bhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/08/25/dr-momParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/08/25/dr-mom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/08/25/dr-momWed, 25 Aug 2010 15:30:00 GMTDr. MomSniffle, sniffle, cough, cough. It happens to the best of us. When you have children suddenly you gain a doctorate and are supposed to know how to instantly make your kids feel better and kiss their boo boos away. Joining us is Dr. Arnie who has been a pediatrician for over 30 years. He'll walk us through the basic 101 of being Dr. Mom.01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannochildren,mom,medicine,pediatrician,doctorSniffle, sniffle, cough, cough. It happens to the best of us. When you have children suddenly you gain a doctorate and are supposed to know how to instantly makhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/08/18/film-festParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/08/18/film-fest/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/08/18/film-festWed, 18 Aug 2010 15:30:00 GMTFILM FESTThe summer movie is as big as the summer feast. This week we're exploring the summers recreational events, in particularly, family films. How else can we step foot on Pandora? Joining us is very special guest Ranny Levy of Kids First International, the foremost leader on kids films. We’ll explore the work of Kids First! And it’s new search for kids film critics! ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Founder and President of the Coalition for Quality Children's Media, a 19-year-old 501-c-3 nonprofit media advocacy organization and producer of the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival. She is a frequent speaker about children's media and.her media reviews are available at Amazon.com, Kidsfirst.org, Grand Magazine, TiVo's KidZone, Smart Televison Alliance, Moving Pictures Magazine, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Toys R Us and Parenthood.com. Sponsors include major entertainment companies such as Fox, Sony, Universal, Warner, Starz, E1 Entertainment. http://www.kidsfirst.org 01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomovie,kids,family film,ranny levy,summerThe summer movie is as big as the summer feast. This week we're exploring the summers recreational events, in particularly, family films. How else can we step fhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/08/11/summer-feastParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/08/11/summer-feast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/08/11/summer-feastWed, 11 Aug 2010 15:30:00 GMTSUMMER FEASTThe tastes of summer are lighter and fresher. We'll be talking about our second favorite topic after family ---- FOOD! There's a half more of summer to go and it's never to late to lighten up your summer fare and indulge in a scrumptious summer feast. Special guest Laurie Borenstein will add a teaspoon of holistic nutrition to our summer table. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Laurie Borenstein is a certified health and nutrition coach, and the founder of Life Intake. In her practice, Laurie utilizes cutting-edge holistic approaches to health and wellness in conjunction with her focus on overall balance in life. Laurie's mission is to inspire and empower individuals to actively participate in taking control of their health through natural, holistic and preventative methods. She specializes in integrative nutrition treatments for a wide variety of disorders. She also provides weight management counseling and wellness coaching in both individual and group settings. Laurie is Board Certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, and has completed her certification from Teachers College, Columbia University. You can contact Laurie via email at laurie@lifeintake.com. 01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofood,summer,family,gluten free,seasonal eatingCool Eats for Your Summer Wellness466f0456-14ce-477a-94d9-25c1d4010938https://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/08/04/travel-bugParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/08/04/travel-bug/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/08/04/travel-bugWed, 04 Aug 2010 15:30:00 GMTTRAVEL BUGIt's summer and no doubt you've got the urge to get up and go. Hey, in Europe it's the (un)official vacation month. So what is it about traveling and taking vacations - is it the sights, sounds and tastes of someplace different then our 24/7 worlds that has us yearning to get away. Whatever it is, it is vital to our health to take our breathers. We'll be chatting about our favorite family vacation memories and destination and how to fully enjoy the journey and maximize your destination. How to relax and survive traveling with children and make any outing, on any budget an experience of a lifetime!!01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofamily,vacation,summer,children,travelIt's summer and no doubt you've got the urge to get up and go. Hey, in Europe it's the (un)official vacation month. So what is it about traveling and taking vachttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/07/28/summer-breezeParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/07/28/summer-breeze/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/07/28/summer-breezeWed, 28 Jul 2010 15:30:00 GMTSummer BreezeIn the heat of summer the long awaited summers breeze signals relief. We will keep it light and easy peezy this week in pure Mommas Pearls fashion by keeping it simple, not forcing it, going with the flow and seeing how you and your family can enjoy the summer state knowing that relief is around the corner. Daniella Boonstra joins us to explore ways we can nourish ourselves and keep it cool and simple. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Daniella knows that there are so many people in this world right now who are on the verge of waking up! Her mission is to love and encourage people to become the best version of themselves. Daniella is an author and life coach and leads two women’s circles and recently led a Meditation Retreat in Northern Ontario. She contributes regularly to 2 blogs, "Live Well Live Wealth" focuses on invoking others to discover their own God-given gifts and talents and to use these to serve the world. "Nourish Thyself" is a more personal treatise on the journey out of the darkness of Bulimia. She married her high-school sweetheart and best friend and has 2 enchanting children under the age of 5. Residing in Ontario, Canada, she was educated at the University of Guelph and the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, and holds a B.A. in Psychology and am a Holistic Nutritionist. 01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannosummer,family,love,mom,blogIn the heat of summer the long awaited summers breeze signals relief. We will keep it light and easy peezy this week in pure Mommas Pearls fashion by keeping ithttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/07/21/labrynthParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/07/21/labrynth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/07/21/labrynthWed, 21 Jul 2010 15:30:00 GMTLABRYNTHWe'll wind a path inward this week with a much needed time out! We've been working hard and today will be a breath of fresh air - after all it is summertime! My dear friend and fellow spiritual adventurer, Macha Eindbender, will join us discuss how to overcome what holds you back so you can take a pathway to your deeper more blissful and loving self! If we're lucky, Macha will lead us in a meditation. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Macha Einbender is a teacher of Practical Spirituality and Meditation. She is an inspirational spiritual activist and specializes in helping people find the light within them. She is certified in teaching Overcoming Negativity Addiction. Macha is also the co-host of www.blogtalkradio.com/denisecoates which has been airing for 4 years. Her Passion is to connect and interview women on their spiritual journey. Her Interviews can be found exclusively on Gabrielle Bernstein’s website www.herfuture.com. She lives happily with her husband Harry who she knew would be the “one” at age 5 and her two very young and active small children. 01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomom,family,meditate,spiritual,workWe'll wind a path inward this week with a much needed time out! We've been working hard and today will be a breath of fresh air - after all it is summertime! Myhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/07/14/momalyssciousParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/07/14/momalysscious/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/07/14/momalyssciousWed, 14 Jul 2010 15:30:00 GMTMomalyssciousTo be a mom does not mean you should hang up your stilettos and forget about all the things that make you fabulous. You are even more fabulous as a mom and this week the moms are going to rock out. Joining us in how to remain a "diva mom" is Lyss Stern, founder and creator of DIVALYSSCIOUS MOMS, New York's most fabulous event and well-heeled networking group. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Lyss Stern is an uber mompreneur, in addition to being the founder and president of DIVALYSSCIOUS MOMS, www.divamoms.com, she is the editor-in-chief of The New York Observer’s new glossy high-end family publication, OBSERVER PLAYGROUND that launched in September 2009 featuring Mary Louise Parker on its cover. Lyss is also the co-author of "IF YOU GIVE A MOM A MARTINI….100 ways to find 10 Blissful Minutes for Yourself…" supermodel and super mom Christie Brinkley wrote the foreword. In 2004, after the birth of her first son, Lyss searched but could not find a single company catering to the needs of a new mother (like herself) who didn’t want to give up her high heels and make-up in order to embrace the life-changes brought by motherhood. So she combined her creative skills, chic sense of style, networking abilities, love of children, and dual masters’ degree in communications and early education to create Divalysscious Moms. In just five years, Lyss’s company, which started with just a few friends has turned into not only the hippest mom event brand in the New York area but home to the most coveted mommy database in NYC, with more than 150,000 moms. Lyss has consulted in virtually every industry including toys and entertainment, fashion, organic children’s food, baby gear, jewelry, fitness, restaurants, hospitality and publishing. 01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannodiva mom,celebrity mom,family,event,blogTo be a mom does not mean you should hang up your stilettos and forget about all the things that make you fabulous. You are even more fabulous as a mom and thishttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/07/07/stepping-stonesParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/07/07/stepping-stones/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/07/07/stepping-stonesWed, 07 Jul 2010 15:30:00 GMTSTEPPING STONESEach life phase is replete with skills to master in order to step onto the next. With each accomplishment we gain more independence and with independence we gain our freedom. As graduation season is upon us and we embark on our summer schedules we explore our roads to independence. Melissa will be co-hosting and we'll be reminiscing about our summers at camp and how instrumental camp was to forming our independence!01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannoindependence,family,graduate,family,momEach life phase is replete with skills to master in order to step onto the next. With each accomplishment we gain more independence and with independence we gaihttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/06/30/rhyme-timeParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/06/30/rhyme-time/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/06/30/rhyme-timeWed, 30 Jun 2010 15:30:00 GMTRHYME TIMEWhat is it about music that makes us get up and boogie? Music is infectious and is the quintessential mood changer. Particularly with children. Join us in the grand finale of Father's Month with special guest LJ Martin (aka Uncle Jake) whose soul mission is to uplift the world and children through the gift of music and poetry. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Referred to as a mix of Dr. Martin Luther King & Dr. Seuss, LJ Martin, a grass root American of African Ancestry was born in Mc Comb, Mississippi, where he grew up, was witness to, and caught up in the social and racial turmoil that consumed America during the civil rights movement of the 50’s and 60’s. During his formative years, he was influenced by Medgar Evers, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X all of whom he met His writing and oratory skills evolved from expressing anger at the demoralizing subjugation of his race, to his poignant dream of helping to shape an inclusive world. Over the years, roads traveled included the March on Washington and eventually to California where he now lives and continues his journey of committed involvement, sharing his original messages with people of all ages, races and faiths about the importance of respecting, accepting and embracing the global community. As UNCLE JAKE shares his own globally inclusive teaching tool stories and songs of all genres as well as tried and proven standards for K-3, at Libraries, Kids Camps, Hospitals and any place children gather. He does it in a style uniquely his own for goodness sake, sharing and caring, growing, listening and learning sake and of course, for funny giggly giggles and smiley smiles. A Poetic Inspirator, he visits middle and upper schools to share poetic fusions to challenge and motivate students not only to stay in school, but to make education a life partner; for education translates to knowledge and knowledge translates to wisdom. 01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomusic,LJ Martin,Apollo,children,familyWhat is it about music that makes us get up and boogie? Music is infectious and is the quintessential mood changer. Particularly with children. Join us in the ghttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/06/23/smile-for-daddyParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/06/23/smile-for-daddy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/06/23/smile-for-daddyWed, 23 Jun 2010 15:30:00 GMTSMILE FOR DADDYNext up during Father's month we are going to explore the alter ego of most men, that of being MR. FIX IT. How do men go about fixing problems vs. women? How do you fix your child's fears? We'll be chatting with my dentist. How many children do you know fear the dentist? How can we "fix this". As a parent you'd give anything for them to smile genuinely. Our guest will be heading off to Indonesia to do some volunteer work for cleft palettes. In this regard, he's the dad answer to the MOTHER THERESA show. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Dr. Derek Faktor grew up in New Jersey and received his Bachelor's degree from Rutgers College. He then received his Doctor of Dental Medicine and Master of Business Administration from Temple University. He completed a General Practice Residency at Beth Israel Hospital. Dr. Faktor furthered his education and completed the Full Mouth Reconstruction and Implant Surgical program at New York University College of Dentistry, where he trained in advanced oral reconstruction and surgical placement of dental implants. Dr. Faktor serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU CDE, educating dentists in all surgical aspects of implant dentistry. He currently practices in Manhattan and New Jersey. Dr. Faktor's interests include traveling, photography, golf and scuba diving. He enjoys spending time with his wife Lauren and their daughter Brooke.01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofather,dentist,family,repair,loveNext up during Father's month we are going to explore the alter ego of most men, that of being MR. FIX IT. How do men go about fixing problems vs. women? How dohttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/06/16/jungle-jimParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/06/16/jungle-jim/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/06/16/jungle-jimWed, 16 Jun 2010 15:30:00 GMTJUNGLE JIMOur celebration of men and father's continue this week on Mommas Pearls. Traditionally, men hunt and women gather and men are typically the breadwinner for the family. We support our men on their daily hunt to bring home the bacon and want their work to fulfill them and not just be a means to an end (make money). Joining us this week is Jeffrey Gitterman who helps guide us to redefine success and keep it aligned with our true purpose. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Jeffrey L. Gitterman has been presenting his Beyond Success program to university professors, business professionals, executives and life coaches for more than 10 years. In addition to founding Beyond Success Consulting based on the principles of redefining how we relate to success and the meaning of prosperity beyond conventional notions and so your success mirrors your purpose in life set forth in his first book “Beyond Success: Redefining the Meaning of Prosperity”, Jeff is the Founder and CEO of Gitterman & Associates, a full service financial firm. Beyond Success started with a radio show of the same name that Jeff produced and hosted for several years. Jeff's guests included premier thought leaders in business, politics, science, and spirituality, many of whom had reached the pinnacle of professional success and in so doing discovered a profound lack of fulfillment. Jeff's has a BA in Business Administration from Rider University in New Jersey, and is working towards a MA in Conscious Evolution from The Graduate Institute in Milford, CT.01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofather,success,men,hunt,familyOur celebration of men and father's continue this week on Mommas Pearls. Traditionally, men hunt and women gather and men are typically the breadwinner for thehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/06/09/put-me-in-coachParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/06/09/put-me-in-coach/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/06/09/put-me-in-coachWed, 09 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMTPut Me In CoachM'S GEMS focused on the many roles of the fathers. Father's Day reminds me of the many coaches, mentors and teachers that I have had throughout my life and this week we will talk about what makes for an amazing teacher. Like the recently departed and beloved coach John Wooden says ""It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen." Coaches, teachers and mentors teach you how to play a game and relate with your teammates. Joining us this week is coach and attorney Joe Maniscalco to discuss the invaluable life skills we learn via sports. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Joining us is Joe Maniscalco, the proud father of 4 girls who somehow has them all into softball. Being a baseball fanatic all his life, Joe had a distinguished career and received a full baseball scholarship at Fordham University. After he graduated he owned and ran a Pitching Clinic and when his daughter came of age, he started to coach t-ball and then girls fastpitch and has been immersed in girls fastpitch ever since. He currently coaches 7th/8th grade girls and 5th grade girls. Joe is also an attorney specializing in Bankruptcy and Commercial Transactions and knows all to well how to negotiate on and off the field. Joe’s coaching philosophy is “Are we better today than we were yesterday?”01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannojohn wooden,coach,father,children,sportsM'S GEMS focused on the many roles of the fathers. Father's Day reminds me of the many coaches, mentors and teachers that I have had throughout my life and thishttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/06/02/father-lionParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/06/02/father-lion/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/06/02/father-lionWed, 02 Jun 2010 15:30:00 GMTALPHA LIONBeing the King of the Jungle or the head of your household is no easy feet. As we shift to honoring the fathers among us and the masculine energy this month on Mommas Pearls we will explore the animal nature, role of the hunter, protector and BBQ master. Fresh off an African Safari my dad joins us this week to share his insights on being the Alpha Lion in a house with 3 girls and his instincts to protect his cubs. ABOUT OUR SUPER SPECIAL GUEST: Larry is the other half that makes me whole. He is my creator and I love him dearly. He is a sole proprietor having run his own distribution company for over 25 years which his family has been in since the Great Depression. My dad is a true outdoorsman and BBQ Master and well, you're gonna love him too!! 01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofather,family,king,children,wisdomBeing the King of the Jungle or the head of your household is no easy feet. As we shift to honoring the fathers among us and the masculine energy this month onhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/05/26/mighty-aphroditeParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/05/26/mighty-aphrodite/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/05/26/mighty-aphroditeWed, 26 May 2010 15:30:00 GMTMIGHTY APHRODITEOur month long celebration of Mother's Month continues at Mommas Pearls. At our best women are the most powerful creatures on the planet. Taking a cue from the Greek Goddess Aphrodite we are charging up our sexual prowess this week. It is after all our source of motherhood. Yet to many married couples lose that loving feeling. Joining us is special guest Dr. Zahava Israely who will guide us through the journey of tapping into our most natural resource - our sexual energy as well as how to regroup when this energy burns out in your relationship. CAUTION: This episode may contain some provocative and adult themes. ABOUT OUR VERY SPECIAL GUEST: With a doctorate degree in psychology and almost 30 years of clinical practice under her belt, Dr. Zahava Israely is a foremost expert in the field of sexual dysfunctions and relationships. Dr. Israely has published countless articles on subjects related to her specialty. She has lent her expertise as a consultant to various educational and documentary films. Dr. Israely is an active board member of several charitable organizations, primarily those that deal with children in need. Dr. Zahava is also an active member of Tel-Aviv Los –Angeles Partnership 2000, which is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Los-Angeles. Dr. Zahava is a consultant and producing partner of the play "ORGASMS" which brings the important issue of Orgasms to the mind and soul of so many women that unfortunately either never experienced an orgasm or have difficulties experiencing one.01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannolove,family,relationship,sex,spiritualOur month long celebration of Mother's Month continues at Mommas Pearls. At our best women are the most powerful creatures on the planet. Taking a cue from thehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/05/19/mother-theresaParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/05/19/mother-theresa/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/05/19/mother-theresaWed, 19 May 2010 15:30:00 GMTMOTHER TERESAIt is far better to give then to receive. This week we celebrate the joy of being a nurturer and those who mother the world. Special Guest Jamie Rapfogel joins us to share how her organization Birthday Wishes brings birthday parties to homeless children. The ultimate in mother duties!! ABOUT OUR VERY SPECIAL GUEST: Jamie works part time as a therapist to young women and girls at Staci Leavitt Mind and Body, Inc. Jamie founded the Long Island branch of the nonprofit organization “Birthday Wishes". She read about this organization that fulfills a very simple wish and that is to provide homeless children with the opportunity to celebrate their birthdays. And now her, her mother and her twin daughters are active participants in helping hundreds of children on Long Island. www.birthdaywishes.org 01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofamily,children,birthday,love,motherIt is far better to give then to receive. This week we celebrate the joy of being a nurturer and those who mother the world. Special Guest Jamie Rapfogel joinshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/05/12/mothers-joyParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/05/12/mothers-joy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/05/12/mothers-joyWed, 12 May 2010 18:00:00 GMTMOTHER'S JOYThe celebration of Mother's Month continues on Mommas Pearls. Yet how do you celebrate and honor your mother and being a mother when you have a void to fill? And what do you fill that void with? Special Guest Lauren Simon guides us in how to fill ourselves and surround ourselves with our favorite things. Address your sorrow but expand your happiness in a healthful, fun and meaningful manner. ABOUT OUR VERY SPECIAL GUEST: Lauren Simon is a screenwriter, speaker, therapist, certified hypnotist, Reiki Master, and writer of the popular blogs “The Foodie Goes Vegan Project” and “The Foodie Goes Greener Project.” Lauren has been counseling people internationally for many years now, helping them find their own voice and have faith in their strength. Now, with her Spirit of Living Well work, all of her experience has been brought together in one place. She wants to help you trust your own instincts, confidently claim your power and live the life you have been dreaming of! 01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannolauren simon,parenting,mother,abuse,supportThe celebration of Mother's Month continues on Mommas Pearls. Yet how do you celebrate and honor your mother and being a mother when you have a void to fill? Anhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/05/05/mother-may-iParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/05/05/mother-may-i/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/05/05/mother-may-iWed, 05 May 2010 01:30:00 GMTMOTHER MAY IAs May is the MOTHER of all months, we'll be honoring all MOTHERS. Your mother, you, mother earth. Moms are the gateway to life and life is not without death and rebirth. Come celebrate MOTHER'S MONTH WITH MOMMAS PEARLS. First up, my momma joins me this week. You are most welcome to CALL IN WITH YOUR MOM!!01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomothers day,mom,family,spiritual,loveAs May is the MOTHER of all months, we'll be honoring all MOTHERS. Your mother, you, mother earth. Moms are the gateway to life and life is not without death anhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/04/28/silent-treatmentParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/04/28/silent-treatment/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/04/28/silent-treatmentWed, 28 Apr 2010 15:30:00 GMTSILENT TREATMENTWhat happens when you fully lose your voice in a relationship? Well it may be time to throw in the towel. Since I have full blown Laryngitis, my BFF Melissa will be co-hosting this special episode of Mommas Pearls. Special Guest Dorcy Russell joins in the fun and will share how to approach your role as a parent with your partner as equal CO-PARENTS and also will share how to end your relationship in a conscious way with the least collateral damage. ABOUT OUR VERY SPECIAL GUEST: Dorcy Russell is the Founder and CEO of Conscious Co-Parenting Institute. She is a reunification Coach and co-parent educator. She has devoted her career to providing strategies and solutions for parents and children struggling through Parental Alienation and high conflict divorce. The primary focus of Dorcy’s work is high conflict custody disputes involving parental alienation under the pretense of divorce. Her goal is to help establish custody plans and co-parenting roles that encourage positive relationships between children and BOTH parents.01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofamily,divorce,mom,parent,spiritualWhat happens when you fully lose your voice in a relationship? Well it may be time to throw in the towel. Since I have full blown Laryngitis, my BFF Melissa wilhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/04/21/heart-strings-2Parentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/04/21/heart-strings-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/04/21/heart-strings-2Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:30:00 GMTHEART STRINGSLife's sweetest moments ignite the heart. Today we will celebrate that which gives us pleasure - food, life, family and love.00:30:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannolove,family,mom,parent,kidLife's sweetest moments ignite the heart. Today we will celebrate that which gives us pleasure - food, life, family and love.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/04/14/girl-powerParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/04/14/girl-power/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/04/14/girl-powerWed, 14 Apr 2010 15:30:00 GMTGIRL POWERHow powerful can you be? The sky is the limit. Special Guest Cynthia Greenwalt-Carvajal joins us to discuss her remarkable ancestry dating back to the Suffrage Movement and The Hunger Project and how by empowering women we can discover a world of happiness. ABOUT OUR VERY SPECIAL GUEST: Contributing author to both the New York Times bestseller, Masters Of Networking, and the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Masters Of Success, Cynthia Greenawalt-Carvajal is a successful entrepreneur and investor, as well as a speaker, writer, and educator on the power of social capital. She was the co-founder of the Referral Institute of South Florida and founder of both the Fort Lauderdale-Broward and Miami-Dade franchises for BNI-Business Network International, the world’s leading referral organization. A graduate of the Wharton School of Business, Cynthia provides entrepreneurs, community leaders, and executives with access to extraordinary results by developing their social capital and increasing their return on relationships.01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomom,women,money,family,powerHow powerful can you be? The sky is the limit. Special Guest Cynthia Greenwalt-Carvajal joins us to discuss her remarkable ancestry dating back to the Suffragehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/04/07/marriage-boundParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/04/07/marriage-bound/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/04/07/marriage-boundWed, 07 Apr 2010 15:30:00 GMTMarriage BoundWhat about us? A healthy marriage makes a happy home. Staying happy when life get busy takes work. Special guest, best selling author and relationship expert Dr. Gay Hendricks (Conscious Loving, The Big Leap) joins us as we chat about dropping the notion of the old ball and chain and how independence enhances a relationship. SHOW NOTES: ABOUT OUR PRESTIGIOUS SPECIAL GUEST AND RELATIONSHIP EXPERT DR. GAY HENDRICKS With over 30 years experience in the transformative relationship space and over 30 books written on the topic, including, best sellers "Conscious Loving", Dr. Gay Hendricks has mastered the delicate art of relationships. Dr. Hendricks received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Stanford in 1974. After a twenty-one-year career as a professor at University Colorado, he founded The Hendricks Institute, which offers seminars in North America, Asia and Europe. He is also the founder of a new virtual learning center for transformation, Gaia Illumination University, www.gaiailluminationuniversity.com and a new paradigm publishing company, www.earthfriendlypublishing.com As an entrepreneur and creator of new forms of conscious entertainment, in 2003, along with movie producer Stephen Simon, publicist and author Arielle Ford, and MOMMAS PEARLS creator and entertainment lawyer Cynthia Litman, Dr. Hendricks founded The Spiritual Cinema Circle, which distributes inspirational movies to subscribers in 70+ countries around the world, www.spiritualcinemacircle.com. He was the executive producer of the feature film, Conversations with God, and has appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows, including OPRAH, CNN, CNBC, 48 HOURS and others. Dr. Hendricks may be contacted through his website, www.hendricks.com. 01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannorelationship,gay hendricks,family,love,childrenWhat about us? A healthy marriage makes a happy home. Staying happy when life get busy takes work. Special guest, best selling author and relationship expert Drhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/03/31/safety-netParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/03/31/safety-net/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/03/31/safety-netWed, 31 Mar 2010 15:30:00 GMTSafety NetOur kids are our most precious things in the world. How do we keep them safe when there's the potential for harm at every turn? Can we learn to dance between the raindrops? I'm not entirely sure but we'll talk about some of the common fears and turn them into light. :)01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomom,dance,family,safety,loveOur kids are our most precious things in the world. How do we keep them safe when there's the potential for harm at every turn? Can we learn to dance between thhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/03/24/beauty-markParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/03/24/beauty-mark/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/03/24/beauty-markWed, 24 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMTBEAUTY MARKBeauty is pain but the true pain comes from masking away the fears that block the love that should shine back at you in the mirror. Special guest, former model and passionate filmmaker, Nicole Clark, joins us to chat about her film "Cover Girl Culture" and how the media influences our self esteem.01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofamily,fashion,self esteem,mom,parentBeauty is pain but the true pain comes from masking away the fears that block the love that should shine back at you in the mirror. Special guest, former modelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/03/17/food-fightParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/03/17/food-fight/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/03/17/food-fightWed, 17 Mar 2010 15:30:00 GMTFOOD FIGHT! Our lifelong relationship with food begins at birth and somehow is becoming more challenging for families. Dr. Joanna Dolgoff, author of "Red Light Green Light, Eat Right!" joins us to discuss the growing epidemic of childhood obesity and how families can better manage their relationship with food. ABOUT OUR VERY SPECIAL GUEST:  Dr. Joanna is my cousin, proud wife, mother, Pediatrician, Child Obesity Expert and Author of Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right (Rodale, 2009). Dr. Joanna’s child and adolescent weight loss program has been featured on NBC's The Biggest Loser, The Today Show, WABC News, WNBC News, Fox 5 Morning Show, My9 News and WPIX News. She is an official blogger for the Huffington Post and the official doctor for Camp Shane, the nation’s largest weight loss camp. Children from 45 different states are losing weight with Dr. Joanna&rsq01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofood,obesity,family,biggest loser,momOur lifelong relationship with food begins at birth and somehow is becoming more challenging for families. Dr. Joanna Dolgoff, author of "Red Light Green Lighhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/03/10/spring-fever-w-two-fashionable-mommasFashionhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/03/10/spring-fever-w-two-fashionable-mommas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/03/10/spring-fever-w-two-fashionable-mommasWed, 10 Mar 2010 16:30:00 GMTSpring Fever w Two Fashionable MommasSpring is here and it's a season where the past, present and future is shedding and unfolding all around you. It's time to regroup and do a major spring cleaning. Purging your emotional baggage as well as your actual material baggage. We talk a lot about how to spring your wardrobe forward. My hot mom fashionista friend, Bonnie Zarabi stopped by my house and almost passed out at the amount of STUFF I had in prep for my move. She helped me SIMPLIFY my mindset around what's essential for my wardrobe and what to let go of. My impeccably stylish sister Valerie chimes in and shares some pearls on how to look and feel good in 15 minutes or less.  Pearl: GET OUT AND TAKE IN - get out of the house and into nature, getting out old wardrobe to take in the new. ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Bonnie Zarabi - Never one to be seen without her high heels and Chanel Bag, Miss Bonnie brings the FAB to the life of a busy suburban mom slash events planner, philanthropist, real estate manager, trained lawyer and mediator. Valerie - aside from being the coolest, funniest & stylish person I know and the girly girl of the family, she has a lifelong passion for fashion and is a fashion industry professional having graduated from FIT and worked as a rep for fashion talent, high end fashion retail market on both the buying and selling side and in the children's, women's and accessories market, including stints at Henri Bendel and Rocawear.  She currently consults independent labels and upcoming brands. Now, let's get stringing.       01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofashion,spiritual,mom,family,parentA Hoarder Gets a Visit from an Essentials Only Gal0c19d357-b9f9-43ae-a079-71579da9c15afullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/03/03/scar-tissueParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/03/03/scar-tissue/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/03/03/scar-tissueWed, 03 Mar 2010 16:30:00 GMTSCAR TISSUEStitching open childhood wounds is not for the faint of heart. Special Guest Karen Auster is a working mother and runs an events marketing firm and is my pseudo older sister. We will discuss how to lick your wounds, forge ahead into a powerful adult and adjust your parenting skills to eliminate repetition.01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannochildren,family,advice,spiritual,kidsStitching open childhood wounds is not for the faint of heart. Special Guest Karen Auster is a working mother and runs an events marketing firm and is my pseudohttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/02/24/in-tune--continuedParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/02/24/in-tune--continued/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/02/24/in-tune--continuedWed, 24 Feb 2010 19:30:00 GMTIN TUNE - CONTINUED!!continuing our chat with Cathy Pagano...00:30:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannoentertainment,family,children,astrology,mediacontinuing our chat with Cathy Pagano...https://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/02/24/in-tuneParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/02/24/in-tune/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/02/24/in-tuneWed, 24 Feb 2010 16:30:00 GMTIn TuneThis Momma's got a brand new beat! This week we're revealing the new Mommas Pearls Theme Song. We're gonna tune into the music and entertainment that inspires our lives and discuss "the Media Diet" for children. Cathy Pagano is back to tune us into this month's astrological influences!!01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofamily,mom,entertainment,children,spiritualThis Momma's got a brand new beat! This week we're revealing the new Mommas Pearls Theme Song. We're gonna tune into the music and entertainment that inspires ohttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/02/18/master-momParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/02/18/master-mom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/02/18/master-momThu, 18 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMTMaster MomIf you loved my dad, you'll LOVE my mom! Come hear the other half that makes me whole. My mom, Gail, is a working mother, artist, teacher, clinical social worker, family therapist and my personal spiritual and life coach. We will continue the conversation of spirituality and parenting. 01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomom,family,children,spiritual,parentingIf you loved my dad, you'll LOVE my mom! Come hear the other half that makes me whole. My mom, Gail, is a working mother, artist, teacher, clinical social workehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/02/10/quiet-time-1Parentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/02/10/quiet-time-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/02/10/quiet-time-1Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMTQuiet TimeThis week special guest, author & radio show host, Melissa Van Rossum, joins us to discuss the benefits of being still and incorporating meditation into your life. It's such a busy world out there and sometimes you just need to be quiet for yourself and your children.01:00:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofamily,spiritual,meditate,parent,childrenThis week special guest, author & radio show host, Melissa Van Rossum, joins us to discuss the benefits of being still and incorporating meditation into your lihttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/02/03/taking-stockParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/02/03/taking-stock/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/02/03/taking-stockWed, 03 Feb 2010 16:30:00 GMTTaking StockWant to know where I come from? Wanna hear me get a time out? Want to learn how to survive in a house with 3 girls? You're not gonna want to miss this one as my dad, Larry, joins in the fun. He's a working father, husband, adventurer, BBQ master, my hero and the world's proudest grandpa. My dad is the shows biggest fan and biggest critic. We'll be taking stock of how the show is doing and how he's the luckiest dad on the planet! ;) I WILL BE TAKING CALLS!!00:45:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofamily,spiritual,dad,parent,grandfatherWant to know where I come from? Wanna hear me get a time out? Want to learn how to survive in a house with 3 girls? You're not gonna want to miss this one as myhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/01/27/real-timeParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/01/27/real-time/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/01/27/real-timeWed, 27 Jan 2010 16:30:00 GMTReal TimeLast week we shot for the stars, this week we are putting our feet to the ground. Join Cynthia and her lifelong Best Friend, special co-host/guest and working mother of 3, Melissa Goldberg as they keep it real with parenting and friendship tips. 00:45:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannofriends,parenting,tips,family,kidsLast week we shot for the stars, this week we are putting our feet to the ground. Join Cynthia and her lifelong Best Friend, special co-host/guest and working mhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/01/19/starlight-starbrightParentshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/01/19/starlight-starbright/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/01/19/starlight-starbrightTue, 19 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMTStarlight, StarbrightPearl of the Week: Peripheral Vision Required. This week we will explore the past, present and future dreams of parents and children and discuss how we can reach for the stars while staying grounded. Special Guest: Author, Jungian Psychologist, Astrologer and Dream Interpreter, Cathy Pagano will help us interpret our dreams and define the common parental archetypes. 00:45:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannoparent,mom,children,dreams,familyPearl of the Week: Peripheral Vision Required. This week we will explore the past, present and future dreams of parents and children and discuss how we can reachttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/01/13/mommas-pearlsMoms and Familyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/01/13/mommas-pearls/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommaspearls/2010/01/13/mommas-pearlsWed, 13 Jan 2010 16:30:00 GMTMomma's PearlsIn the first radio segment of mommas pearls, we will introduce the host and hear the inspiration behind the show and about the colorful guests and family members you will come to know and love. Join us!00:45:00Mommas Pearls w Cynthia Litmannomom,family,inspiration,wisdom,lifeIn the first radio segment of mommas pearls, we will introduce the host and hear the inspiration behind the show and about the colorful guests and family member