http://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0This show offers information & advice from authors & experts about how to successfully navigate relationships to create healthy and satisfying connections enCopyright Michelle Skeen (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 12:45:00 GMTThu, 30 Jun 2016 15:00:00 GMTRelationshipsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/bcf7fc33-b25e-4656-8ed2-262d6e701170_ms_blogtalk_cover.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0This show offers information & advice from authors & experts about how to successfully navigate relationships to create healthy and satisfying connections feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comrelationships,love,communication,mindfulness,compassion,emotions,happiness,healing,stress,successRelationships with Dr SkeennoThis show offers information & advice from authors & experts about how to successfully navigate relationships to create healthy and satisfying connectionsepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/06/30/the-stress-solution-author-arthur-p-ciaramicoli-phdRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/06/30/the-stress-solution-author-arthur-p-ciaramicoli-phd/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/06/30/the-stress-solution-author-arthur-p-ciaramicoli-phdThu, 30 Jun 2016 15:00:00 GMTThe Stress Solution author Arthur P. Ciaramicoli PhDTherapeutic tools for fighting the anxiety, fear, and depression caused by stress “We work too much, sleep too little, love with half a heart, and wonder why we are unhappy and unhealthy,” writes clinical psychologist Arthur Ciaramicoli. In The Stress Solution, Ciaramicoli provides readers with simple, realistic, powerful techniques for using empathy and cognitive behavioral therapy to perceive situations accurately, correct distorted thinking, and trigger our own neurochemistry to produce calm, focused energy. He developed this approach over thirty-five years of working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, and addictions. Over and over again, he has helped sufferers overcome old hurts and combat performance anxiety, fears, and excessive worry. Ciaramicoli’s pioneering approach offers new promise to readers facing a variety of stress-based concerns. 01:01:00Relationships with Dr Skeennoanxiety,stress,resilience,depression,empathyUsing Empathy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Reduce Anxiety and Develop Resiliencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/06/16/happily-ever-afterand-39-other-myths-about-love-authors-linda-charlie-bloomRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/06/16/happily-ever-afterand-39-other-myths-about-love-authors-linda-charlie-bloom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/06/16/happily-ever-afterand-39-other-myths-about-love-authors-linda-charlie-bloomThu, 16 Jun 2016 15:00:00 GMTHappily Ever After...and 39 Other Myths about Love authors Linda & Charlie BloomThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guests are Linda and Charlie Bloom authors of Happily Ever After…and 39 Other Myths about Love: Breaking Through to the Relationship of Your Dreams.   About the book: Bust the Myths to Build a Great Relationship According to bestselling authors and relationship counselors Linda and Charlie Bloom, accepting common myths such as “couples with great relationships don’t fight” or “little things aren’t worth getting upset over” can prevent you from building the strong relationship you hope for. This book offers compelling stories and valuable suggestions for replacing myths with realistic expectations, equipping you with behavior and communication guidelines that will enhance and strengthen your intimate relationship. With the Blooms’ strong yet flexible approach to love, you’ll discover a new openness in which mutual understanding can thrive. About the authors: Linda Bloom, LCSW, and Charlie Bloom, MSW, are bestselling authors and the founders and codirectors of Bloomwork. They have lectured and taught seminars on relationships throughout the United States and the world. They have been married since 1972. 00:42:00Relationships with Dr Skeennorelationships,intimacy,marriage,communication,loveBreaking Through to the Relationship of Your Dreamshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/06/09/the-here-and-now-habit-part-2-author-hugh-g-byrne-phdRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/06/09/the-here-and-now-habit-part-2-author-hugh-g-byrne-phd/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/06/09/the-here-and-now-habit-part-2-author-hugh-g-byrne-phdThu, 09 Jun 2016 15:00:00 GMTThe Here and Now Habit (Part 2) author Hugh G. Byrne, PhDThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Hugh G. Byrne, PhD author of The Here and Now Habit: How Mindfulness Can Help You Break Unhealthy Habits Once and for All. He is returning for a second time to discuss part 2 of his book, putting wisdom into practice.   About the book: Bad habits can take a hefty toll on your health and happiness. In The Here-and-Now Habit, mindfulness expert Hugh Byrne provides powerful practices based in mindfulness and neuroscience to help you rewire your brain and finally break the habits that are holding you back from a meaningful life. Have you found yourself doing something and thinking, Why do I keep doing this? We all have an unhealthy habit—or two, or three. Yours may be as simple as wasting time on the Internet, constantly checking your e-mail, or spending too much time in front of the TV. Or, it may be more serious, like habitual drinking, emotional overeating, constant self-criticism, or chronic worrying. Whatever your harmful habit is—you have the power to break it. The Here-and-Now-Habit provides proven-effective techniques to help you stop existing on autopilot and start living in the here and now. You’ll learn how to cultivate mindfulness to calm and focus your mind, be aware of thoughts without identifying with them or believing they are true, deal with difficult emotions, and clarify your own intentions regarding unhealthy habits by asking yourself, What do I want? How important is it to me to make this change? By learning to pay attention to your thoughts and actions in the moment, you’ll discover how to let go of old patterns and create healthier habits and ways of living that will make you feel good about yourself. And when you feel good about you, you can do just about anything.   01:00:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoMindfulness,habits,relationships,Emotions,happinessHow Mindfulness Can Help You Break Unhealthy Habits Once and for Allhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/06/02/your-inner-gps-author-zen-cryar-debrckeRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/06/02/your-inner-gps-author-zen-cryar-debrcke/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/06/02/your-inner-gps-author-zen-cryar-debrckeThu, 02 Jun 2016 15:00:00 GMTYour Inner GPS author Zen Cryar DeBrückeThis week on Relationships 2.o my guest is Zen Cryar DeBrücke author of Your Inner GPS: Follow Your Internal Guidance to Optimal Health, Happiness, and Satisfaction   About the book: Find Your Path to Happiness Using Your Inner GPS Just as cars have a GPS that helps us get where we want to go, so do our bodies and souls. Too often, we ignore the life-directional system we were each born with, what Zen Cryar DeBrucke calls our Internal Guidance System (IGS). This book simply and easily teaches you how to tune in to this guidance, a system that wants you to be happy, successful, and stress-free. You’ll discover how you can leave painful memories behind, abandon destructive relationship patterns, follow the best course of action in every situation, and learn to experience the life-changing guidance you were born to follow. About the author: Entrepreneur and teacher Zen Cryar DeBrucke is a coach to a wide variety of enterprises and individuals. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sonia Choquette is a spiritual teacher and the New York Times–bestselling author of Walking Home and other books. She lives in Chicago. 00:56:00Relationships with Dr Skeennorelationships,happiness,satisfaction,fulfillment,healthFollow Your Internal Guidance to Optimal Health, Happiness, and Satisfactionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/05/19/expectation-hangover-author-christine-hasslerRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/05/19/expectation-hangover-author-christine-hassler/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/05/19/expectation-hangover-author-christine-hasslerThu, 19 May 2016 15:00:00 GMTExpectation Hangover author Christine HasslerThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Christine Hassler author of Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself from Your Past, Change Your Present & Get What You Really Want   About the book: We all face setbacks we cannot control, yet we often forget that we have a choice about how to handle those setbacks. The Expectation Hangovers we feel in the wake of disappointment, failure, or loss can become doorways to tremendous opportunities and life-changing gifts. Managing your expectations is not about lowering your standards. Master coach Christine Hassler explains how to pursue the right goals for the right reasons and also what to do when things don’t work out as expected. By the time you finish this book, you’ll understand why setbacks happen and have a clear course of action to pursue your dreams. About the author: Christine Hassler left her successful job as a Hollywood agent at 25 to pursue a life she could be passionate about . . . but it did not come easily. After being inspired by her own unexpected challenges and experiences, she realized her journey was indeed her destination. In 2005, she wrote the first guidebook written exclusively for young women, entitled 20 Something 20 Everything. Christine’s second book, The 20 Something Manifesto written for men and women stems from her experience coaching twenty-something’s. Her newest book Expectation Hangover: Overcoming Disappointment in Work, Love and Life is the guidebook for how to treat disappointment on the emotional, mental, behavioral and spiritual levels.   01:01:00Relationships with Dr Skeennorelationships,success,motivation,failureFree Yourself from Your Past, Change Your Present & Get What You Really Wanthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/05/12/negotiating-the-nonnegotiable-author-dr-dan-shapiroRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/05/12/negotiating-the-nonnegotiable-author-dr-dan-shapiro/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/05/12/negotiating-the-nonnegotiable-author-dr-dan-shapiroThu, 12 May 2016 15:00:00 GMTNegotiating the Nonnegotiable author Dr. Dan ShapiroIn this landmark book, world-renowned Harvard negotiation expert Daniel Shapiro introduces a groundbreaking, step-by-step method to resolve your most difficult conflicts. Find out how to successfully resolve your most emotionally charged conflicts. This indispensable guide reveals the five hidden emotional forces that strain your relations and block agreement: vertigo, repetition compulsion, taboos, assault on the sacred, and identity politics. The moment you feel attacked, these forces transform your conflict into an adversarial battle, turning even a straightforward disagreement into an emotional uproar.  In Negotiating the Nonnegotiable, you will learn a powerful, proven approach to overcome these forces, reconcile your relations, and reach agreement in even your most challenging personal and professional disputes. About the author: Dr. Daniel Shapiro is world-renowned for his work in the field of negotiation and conflict resolution. He founded and directs the Harvard International Negotiation Program, which pioneers innovative strategies and teaching methodologies to address the human dimensions of conflict resolution. His advice is regularly sought by everyone from heads of state and corporate executives to struggling families and couples. Dr. Shapiro believes that we are all negotiating every day, whether in business, government, or at home with our families. He has developed new methods to deal with the heart of conflict: the emotional dimension. His strategies have helped thousands of people deal more effectively with the most important negotiations in their lives, allowing them to reach higher levels of success. 00:56:00Relationships with Dr Skeennorelationships,Emotions,negotiating,conflict,politicsHow To Resolve Your Most Emotionally Charged Conflictshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/05/05/kelly-skeen-and-michelle-skeen-co-authors-of-communication-skills-for-teensRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/05/05/kelly-skeen-and-michelle-skeen-co-authors-of-communication-skills-for-teens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/05/05/kelly-skeen-and-michelle-skeen-co-authors-of-communication-skills-for-teensThu, 05 May 2016 15:00:00 GMTKelly Skeen and Michelle Skeen co-authors of Communication Skills for TeensLast Friday, I had the privilege of speaking to students in Ms. Rhynes’ English class from Oakland Tech High School for the 3rd Annual Literacy Field Trip hosted at Barnes and Noble in Emeryville, California. Barbara Tavres, the Community Business Development Manager at B&N, and Ms. Rhynes partnered together several years ago because they both believe in the power of reading and the written word. Each student is given a $75 gift card to purchase books. Their preference was to have my co-author and daughter, Kelly Skeen, speak to the students about our book Communication Skills for Teens: How to Listen, Express and Connect for Success. But she was in Washington DC studying for final exams, so they got stuck with me. Kelly and I decided that I should present the foundational chapter of our book, “How to Really Listen,” since listening well is the key component for successful relationships in all areas of our lives. The students got really involved when we discussed common blocks to listening. In honor of this event, this week on Relationships 2.0 I will re-broadcast my chat with my co-author and daughter, Kelly Skeen, about Communication Skills for Teens: How to Listen, Express and Connect for Success. About the book: Communication is an essential life skill that every teen must learn. Based on the New Harbinger classic, Messages, this book will teach you the necessary skills—such as assertiveness, active listening, and compassion—to become an effective communicator for life. In an age of social media, texting, and ever-evolving technology, it’s easy to forget how to engage in real, face-to-face communication, a critical skill for your future success! As you become more connected to your smartphone and the internet, your ability to connect in person may diminish. Go to www.kellyskeen.com for more about the book 01:01:00Relationships with Dr Skeennocommunication,teens,Success,listening,relationshipsHow to Listen, Express and Connect for Successhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/04/28/the-inefficiency-assassin-author-helene-seguraRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/04/28/the-inefficiency-assassin-author-helene-segura/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/04/28/the-inefficiency-assassin-author-helene-seguraThu, 28 Apr 2016 15:00:00 GMTThe Inefficiency Assassin author Helene SeguraThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Helene Segura author of The Inefficiency Assassin: Time Management Tactics for Working Smarter, Not Longer About the book: Slay Procrastination, Distraction, and Overwhelm! Who doesn’t want more time and energy for family, friends, and personal passions? Author Helene Segura coaches real people in the real world to operate more efficiently during the workday, so they can have a life outside it. Her engaging time management program caters to diverse learning styles, offering case studies that allow readers to self-diagnose and zero in on the strategies most appropriate for them. Anyone wanting to streamline workflow and improve productivity can employ her wonderfully doable techniques — for clearing task lists, handling reminder systems, scheduling a variety of priorities, and even managing emails and phone calls. Thanks to Segura’s astute attention to personality, The Inefficiency Assassin meets readers where they are struggling and details quick and easy-to-implement strategies to, as Segura promises, “kick chaos to the curb.”   01:01:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoTime management,procrastination,work,distractions,stressTime Management Tactics for Working Smarter, Not Longerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/04/21/on-the-verge-author-cara-bradleyRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/04/21/on-the-verge-author-cara-bradley/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/04/21/on-the-verge-author-cara-bradleyThu, 21 Apr 2016 15:00:00 GMTOn The Verge author Cara BradleyThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Cara Bradley author of On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine   About the book: In the final race of her college track career, Cara Bradley beat her personal best by a remarkable six seconds. Until then Bradley had been a so-so athlete hampered by pre-race jitters and self-doubt. But on this day Bradley was buoyed by a sense of calm confidence. She set about understanding how she could replicate this experience in every area of life. She has distilled what she found into four practices, four shift strategies, and a series of gut-check reminders for moving out of over-thinking and over-doing and into being fully awake and alive– clear, bright, confident. These techniques for settling busy mind, putting body and mind in sync, and cultivating awareness and strength are simple but require practice and attention, which Bradley coaches readers to apply daily. The reward is what she calls “high definition, high voltage living,” the ability to experience what Bradley did on the track not by accident, or in only a few memorable moments but on purpose, every day. About the author: Cara Bradley, a native New Yorker and former pro-skater for Team Rollerblade®, is a lifelong teacher, mental strength coach, and entrepreneur. She is passionate about feeling awake and alive and experiencing her life fully. As the founder of Verge Yoga, Cara has been in the trenches of personal transformation and mindfulness as a teacher to thousands including CEOs and professional athletes for over three decades. She is also the founder of Mindfulness Through Movement, a non-profit offering full year programs to schools in urban Philadelphia. 01:01:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoMindfulness,Mindfulness meditation,relationships,life purposeWake Up, Show Up, and Shinehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/04/14/the-happiness-track-by-emma-seppala-phdRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/04/14/the-happiness-track-by-emma-seppala-phd/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/04/14/the-happiness-track-by-emma-seppala-phdThu, 14 Apr 2016 15:00:00 GMTThe Happiness Track by Emma Seppala PhDThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Emma Seppälä PhD author of The Happiness Track: How to Apply the Science of Happiness to Accelerate Your Success About the book: A leading expert on health psychology, well-being, and resilience argues that happiness is the key to fast tracking our professional and personal success. Everyone wants to be happy and successful. And yet the pursuit of both has never been more elusive. As work and personal demands rise, we try to keep up by juggling everything better, moving faster, and doing more. While we might succeed in the short term, it comes at a cost to our well-being, relationships, and, paradoxically, our productivity. In The Happiness Track, Emma Seppala, the science director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University, explains that our inability to achieve sustainable fulfillment is tied to common but outdated notions about success. We are taught that getting ahead means doing everything that’s thrown at us (and then some) with razor-sharp focus and iron discipline; that success depends on our drive and talents; and that achievement cannot happen without stress. The Happiness Track demolishes these counter-productive theories. Drawing on the latest findings from the fields of cognitive psychology and neuroscience—research on happiness, resilience, willpower, compassion, positive stress, creativity, mindfulness—Seppala shows that finding happiness and fulfillment may, in fact, be the most productive thing we can do to thrive professionally. Filled with practical advice on how to apply these scientific findings to our daily lives, The Happiness Track is a life-changing guide to fast tracking our success and creating the anxiety-free life we want. 01:01:00Relationships with Dr Skeennohappiness,compassion,success,relationships,fulfillmentHow to Apply the Science of Happiness to Accelerate Your Successhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/04/07/clearing-emotional-clutter-author-donald-altmanRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/04/07/clearing-emotional-clutter-author-donald-altman/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/04/07/clearing-emotional-clutter-author-donald-altmanThu, 07 Apr 2016 15:00:00 GMTClearing Emotional Clutter author Donald AltmanThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Donald Altman author of Clearing Emotional Clutter: Mindfulness Practices for Letting Go of What’s Blocking Your Fulfillment and Transformation About the book: A Fresh Start to a Healthy Emotional Life Is emotional clutter blocking success in your personal and professional life? You’ve likely heard about the psychological benefits of clearing out the clutter in your surroundings, but how do you handle your emotional clutter — the psychological version of the jam-packed closet or impenetrable garage? Shutting away and trying to hide old pains and traumas creates toxic patterns that can keep you from having the life of your dreams. Integrating mindfulness and cutting-edge neuroscience, international mindfulness expert Donald Altman teaches how to modify entrenched habits and patterns with only a few minutes of attention daily. Altman first helps you realize what your baggage consists of and how to transform or jettison it. He then shows how to avoid the daily danger of accumulating new emotional clutter. No matter how fraught your life or relationships may be, you can cleanse, heal, or accept the old wounds, mistakes, and disappointments. With Altman’s lifestyle tools, you’ll discover how to address your past, better deal with the present, and cultivate the best possible future. Start fresh with Clearing Emotional Clutter. About the author: Donald Altman, MA, LPC, is a psychotherapist, a former Buddhist monk, and the award-winning author of several books, including One-Minute Mindfulness, The Mindfulness Toolbox, and The Mindfulness Code. He conducts mindful living and mindful eating workshops and retreats and trains mental health therapists and businesspeople to use mindfulness as a tool for optimizing health and fulfillment. He lives in Portland, Oregon. 01:00:00Relationships with Dr Skeennomindfulness,relationships,emotions,fulfillment,transformationMindfulness practices for Letting Go of What's Blocking Your Fulfillment and Transformationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/03/31/the-here-and-now-habit-by-hugh-g-byrneRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/03/31/the-here-and-now-habit-by-hugh-g-byrne/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/03/31/the-here-and-now-habit-by-hugh-g-byrneThu, 31 Mar 2016 15:00:00 GMTThe Here and Now Habit by Hugh G. ByrneAbout the book: Bad habits can take a hefty toll on your health and happiness. In The Here-and-Now Habit, mindfulness expert Hugh Byrne provides powerful practices based in mindfulness and neuroscience to help you rewire your brain and finally break the habits that are holding you back from a meaningful life. The Here-and-Now-Habit provides proven-effective techniques to help you stop existing on autopilot and start living in the here and now. You’ll learn how to cultivate mindfulness to calm and focus your mind, be aware of thoughts without identifying with them or believing they are true, deal with difficult emotions, and clarify your own intentions regarding unhealthy habits by asking yourself, What do I want? How important is it to me to make this change? By learning to pay attention to your thoughts and actions in the moment, you’ll discover how to let go of old patterns and create healthier habits and ways of living that will make you feel good about yourself. And when you feel good about you, you can do just about anything. About the author: Hugh G. Byrne, PhD, is a guiding teacher with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW), and cofounder of the Mindfulness Training Institute of Washington. He has worked extensively in the fields of human rights and social justice, and is committed to advocating the benefits of mindfulness and other contemplative practices to help relieve the suffering of the world. He teaches classes, retreats, and workshops in the United States and internationally. Byrne resides in Silver Spring, MD. 01:01:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoMindfulness,Mindfulness meditation,habits,relationshipsHow Mindfulness Can Help You Break Unhealthy Habits Once and for Allhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/03/24/seeking-jordan-how-i-learned-the-truth-about-death-and-the-invisible-universeRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/03/24/seeking-jordan-how-i-learned-the-truth-about-death-and-the-invisible-universe/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/03/24/seeking-jordan-how-i-learned-the-truth-about-death-and-the-invisible-universeThu, 24 Mar 2016 15:00:00 GMTSeeking Jordan: How I Learned the Truth about Death and the Invisible UniverseIf you have lost someone you deeply love, or have become strongly aware of your mortality, it’s hard to avoid wondering about life after death, the existence of God, notions of heaven and hell, and why we are here in the first place. The murder of Matthew McKay’s son, Jordan, sent him on a journey in search of ways to communicate with his son despite fears and uncertainty. Here he recounts his efforts — including past-life and between-lives hypnotic regressions, a technique called induced after-death communication, channeled writing, and more. McKay, a psychologist and researcher, ultimately learned how to reach his son. In this book he provides extraordinary revelations — direct from Jordan — about the soul’s life after death, how karma works, why we incarnate, why there is so much pain in the world, the single force that connects us, and our future as souls. Unlike many books about after-death communication, near-death experiences, and past-life memories, this is a book for those who do not believe yet yearn to know what happens after death. In addition to being riveting reading, Seeking Jordan is a unique heart-, soul-, and mind-stirring reflection on the issues each of us will ultimately face. Matthew McKay is a clinical psychologist and a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. He cofounded Haight Ashbury Psychological Services in San Francisco in 1979 and served as its clinical director for twenty-five years. Currently he serves as the director of the Berkeley Cognitive Behavior Therapy Clinic. Books he has coauthored on professional and self-help psychology have sold more than 3 million copies. 01:00:00Relationships with Dr Skeennoafterlife,death,relationshipsMatt McKay, psychologist and author discusses his life after death relationship with his sonhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/03/17/is-it-cheating-if-i-dont-get-caughtRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/03/17/is-it-cheating-if-i-dont-get-caught/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/03/17/is-it-cheating-if-i-dont-get-caughtThu, 17 Mar 2016 15:00:00 GMTIs It Cheating If I Don't Get Caught?This week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Bruce Weinstein (The Ethics Guy) author of Is It Cheating If I Don't Get Caught? About the book: My teacher gave me an A… by mistake. What do I do? Teens face tough choices like this one every day. Help’s arrived! Whether it’s about the use of the internet (downloading music? copying homework papers?) or sports (steroids?), friendship, family, school, or affairs of the heart, kids often find themselves asking: What’s the right thing to do? With five simple and clear ethical principles as a foundation, and plenty of out-of-real-life dilemmas as examples, Dr. Bruce Weinstein offers answers and an approach to things that teens will find useful, reliable, and commonsensical. About the author: Bruce Weinstein, PhD is the professional ethicist known as The Ethics Guy. He writes the ethics column for BusinessWeek.com and appears regularly on national television. Dr. Weinstein is the author of several ethics books for adults and maintains a website at www.TheEthicsGuy.com. This is his first book for teens. He lives in New York. 01:01:00Relationships with Dr Skeennoethics,ethics and values,relationshipsLearn the Five Life Principles that can be applied to any situationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/02/25/james-r-doty-md-author-of-into-the-magic-shopRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/02/25/james-r-doty-md-author-of-into-the-magic-shop/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/02/25/james-r-doty-md-author-of-into-the-magic-shopThu, 25 Feb 2016 16:00:00 GMTJames R. Doty, MD author of Into The Magic ShopExtraordinary things happen when we harness the power of both the brain and the heart. Growing up in the high desert of California, Jim Doty was poor, with an alcoholic father and a mother chronically depressed and paralyzed by a stroke. Today he is the director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University, of which the Dalai Lama is a founding benefactor. But back then his life was at a dead end until at twelve he wandered into a magic shop looking for a plastic thumb. Instead he met Ruth, a woman who taught him a series of exercises to ease his own suffering and manifest his greatest desires. Her final mandate was that he keep his heart open and teach these techniques to others. She gave him his first glimpse of the unique relationship between the brain and the heart. Doty would go on to put Ruth’s practices to work with extraordinary results—power and wealth that he could only imagine as a twelve-year-old, riding his orange Sting-Ray bike. But he neglects Ruth’s most important lesson, to keep his heart open, with disastrous results—until he has the opportunity to make a spectacular charitable contribution that will virtually ruin him. Part memoir, part science, part inspiration, and part practical instruction, Into the Magic Shop shows us how we can fundamentally change our lives by first changing our brains and our hearts. James R. Doty, M.D., is a professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University and the director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE). He is also a philanthropist funding health clinics throughout the world and has endowed scholarships and chairs at multiple universities. He serves on the board of a number of nonprofits, including the Charter for Compassion International and the Dalai Lama Foundation. 01:00:00Relationships with Dr Skeennocompassion,altruism,heart,brain,neuroscienceA Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Hearthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/02/18/kira-asatryan-author-of-stop-being-lonelyRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/02/18/kira-asatryan-author-of-stop-being-lonely/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/02/18/kira-asatryan-author-of-stop-being-lonelyThu, 18 Feb 2016 16:00:00 GMTKira Asatryan author of Stop Being LonelyLoneliness isn’t something that happens only when we are physically alone. It can also happen when we are with people. Online friends, followers, or “likers” don’t necessarily add up to much when you crave fulfilling interaction, and satisfying, long-term relationships are not a mystery to be left up to chance (or technology). The good news is that, according to relationship coach Kira Asatryan, loneliness has a reliable antidote: the feeling of closeness. We can and should cultivate closeness in our relationships using the steps outlined in this book: knowing, caring, and mastering closeness. Whether with romantic partners, friends, family members, or business colleagues, these techniques will help you establish true closeness with others. The simple and straightforward actions Asatryan presents in this wonderfully practical book will guide you toward better relationships and less loneliness in all social contexts. 01:01:00Relationships with Dr Skeennorelationships,Loneliness,friendshipsThree Simple Steps to Developing Close Friendships and Deep Relationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/02/11/linda-carroll-author-of-love-cycles-the-five-essential-stages-of-lasting-loveRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/02/11/linda-carroll-author-of-love-cycles-the-five-essential-stages-of-lasting-love/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/02/11/linda-carroll-author-of-love-cycles-the-five-essential-stages-of-lasting-loveThu, 11 Feb 2016 16:00:00 GMTLinda Carroll author of Love Cycles: The Five Essential Stages of Lasting LoveThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Linda Carroll author of Love Cycles: The Five Essential Stages of Lasting Love. Whether you are in a new relationship or you’ve been partnered for years, you will benefit from Linda’s relationship expertise. About the book: In Love Cycles, veteran couples therapist Linda Carroll presents a groundbreaking model of the five natural stages of romantic relationships — the Merge, Doubt and Denial, Disillusionment, Decision, and Wholehearted Love — and a guide for navigating through them toward lasting love. Love Cycles helps readers understand where they are in the cycle of their relationship and provides a clear strategy for how to stay happy and committed, even in difficult times. About the author: Linda Carroll, MS, has worked as a couple’s therapist for more than 30 years. In addition to being a licensed psychotherapist, she is certified in Transpersonal Psychology and Imago Therapy, the highly successful form of couple’s therapy developed by Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt. She is also a master teacher in the Pairs Psychoeducation Process, a nationally-recognized relationship education program for couples. Linda has studied many modalities of psychological and spiritual work, including Voice Dialogue with Drs. Hal and Sidra Stone, Holotropic Breathwork with Dr. Stan Grof, the Four-Fold With Angeles Arrien, the Diamond Heart Work of A.H. Almaas, and training with The Couples Institute of Drs. Ellyn Bader and Peter Pearson. She is also certified in the Hot Monogamy program, which helps couples create or re-create a passionate connection between them. 01:00:00Relationships with Dr Skeennorelationships,Love,love and relationships,romanceUnderstand the stage of your relationship and learn the strategy for staying happy and committed even in difficult timeshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/02/04/the-four-purposes-of-life-finding-meaning-and-direction-in-a-changing-worldRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/02/04/the-four-purposes-of-life-finding-meaning-and-direction-in-a-changing-world/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/02/04/the-four-purposes-of-life-finding-meaning-and-direction-in-a-changing-worldThu, 04 Feb 2016 16:00:00 GMTThe Four Purposes of Life: Finding Meaning and Direction in a Changing WorldThe literal millions who have read Dan Millman’s books know that he approaches the complex topic of life’s meaning with a unique and exceedingly appealing blend of wisdom, wit, and practicality. His insights connect with people where they are — and then move them forward. Those at a crossroads, facing a challenge, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and the workings of the world will find realistic, doable action steps. These practices amount to the kind of “Humanity Curriculum” many of us never studied. As readers Learn Life’s Lessons, Find Career and Calling, Discover Life’s Path, Attend to the Arising Moment, and for “extra credit,” Explore Spiritual Purpose, insights accumulate. Direction is clarified and the authentic and unique life purpose each of us is meant to live illuminated.   01:01:00Relationships with Dr Skeennomeaning of life,meaning,purpose,authentic,AuthenticityAuthor Dan Millman discusses his book The Four Purposes of Lifehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/01/28/is-he-worth-itRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/01/28/is-he-worth-it/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/01/28/is-he-worth-itThu, 28 Jan 2016 16:00:00 GMTIs He Worth It?Where are the good men? Good men are everywhere, and they are looking for terrific women. So why are they hard to find? And why do so many women make life-altering mistakes by choosing the wrong men? The answer is distressingly simple. Good men don’t always know how to attract women, and women don’t always recognize good men. It’s as if there is a wall between the most compatible people. But don’t despair! Is He Worth It? holds time-tested wisdom for spotting good men who are searching for great relationships. You’ll learn… The three pillars of a good man. Great relationships begin with the best raw material. Men of character possess these basic traits.The twelve-point man inspection. Men who succeed in relationships have the right tools for lasting romance. This quiz will help you evaluate his relationship readiness.Ten self-deceptions that lead to costly relationship errors. Life is too short to suffer through bad relationships. Find out how to avoid common mistakes women make when choosing men. Written by a happily married man who is also a clinical psychologist, Is He Worth It? is a sweet celebration of romance, and it’s the perfect guide to finding love in these complex times. About the author: Shawn Smith is a clinical psychologist in Denver, Colorado and the author of four psychology books. He also writes a blog at ironshrink.com, where he answers important questions such as: Can dogs learn to read? Why do I feel amorous when I have a cold? Is my ex possessed? Shawn’s writing is light-hearted, impeccably researched, and always useful. 00:59:00Relationships with Dr Skeenno#Relationships,Dating,men,Love,sexAuthor & Psychologist Shawn T. Smith discusses his book Is He Worth It? How to Spot the Hidden Traits of Good Menhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/01/21/succulent-wild-love-a-new-philosophy-of-love-and-relationships-for-everyoneRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/01/21/succulent-wild-love-a-new-philosophy-of-love-and-relationships-for-everyone/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/01/21/succulent-wild-love-a-new-philosophy-of-love-and-relationships-for-everyoneThu, 21 Jan 2016 16:00:00 GMTSucculent Wild Love, a new philosophy of love and relationships for everyoneThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guests are SARK and Dr. John Waddell authors of Succulent Wild Love: Six Poweful Habits For Feeling More Love More Often This is a new philosophy of love and relationships for everyone Relationships do not require compromise or sacrifice You can create joyful solutions instead SARK has made a career out of sharing her personal, journal-like writings and art, and inspiring others with her vulnerable and honest journeys toward self-acceptance. She has helped her legions of fans craft lives filled with joy, creativity, and self-love — and she even married herself in a “statement of self-liberation” described in Succulent Wild Woman. And yet SARK had one big secret wish: overcoming her fears to commit to an intimate life partnership. So she embarked on a “Covert Love Operation,” and, after much soul-shaping, it culminated in her meeting psychologist and spiritual teacher Dr. John Waddell — and discovering Succulent Wild Love. They now teach and mentor together using the principles in this book — six powerful habits that can transform any relationship or open you to create the partnership you want. About the authors: SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy) is a bestselling author, artist, and teacher. She comes from a background of creative expression and inspires others through her teachings in her 16 bestselling books, products, and programs to support empowered living. SARK’s purpose is to be an uplifter, a transformer, and a laser beam of love. She does that through her art, words, and spirit. For over 30 years, Dr. John Waddell’s work has focused on helping individuals and couples lead happier lives. Whether in his clinical psychology practice or in his teaching of metaphysics, his approach has been to provide concrete tools and practices that help people create the lives they want. 01:00:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoLove,love and relationships,relationships,sexAuthors SARK & Dr. John Waddell will share the Six Powerful Habits For Feeling More Love More Oftenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/01/14/making-a-world-of-difference-one-quilt-at-a-timeRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/01/14/making-a-world-of-difference-one-quilt-at-a-time/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/01/14/making-a-world-of-difference-one-quilt-at-a-timeThu, 14 Jan 2016 16:00:00 GMTMaking a World of Difference One Quilt at a TimeThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Ruth Danner author of Making a World of Difference One Quilt at a Time: Inspiring Stories about Quilters and How They Have Touched Lives Quilts exemplify precious things: comfort through the warmth they provide; community, since they are often created by groups; and love, given the time and effort they require. With this in mind, legions of kindhearted quilters all over the world choose to donate their labors of love to people in need. Ruth McHaney Danner has gathered fifty-four heartwarming stories of quilters who make their compassion tangible one stitch, square, and quilt at a time. Each story introduces a quilter or group of quilters, ranging from a blind woman in Texas to preschoolers in Australia. Their gifts have the power to make recipients feel cherished and supported, even though they may never meet face-to-face. These wonderfully inspiring stories show that every quilter who has ever wondered, “But what can I do?” can do something that will help someone.   About the author: Ruth McHaney Danner, the author of What I Learned from God While Quilting, has written extensively for various publications. She has made dozens of quilts for charitable organizations and for individuals in need, and many of her projects have won awards. Her sewing room in Spokane, Washington, overflows with stacks of fabric, bags of scraps, and an endless supply of UFOs (unfinished objects). 00:59:00Relationships with Dr Skeennorelationships,community,charity,Charity Work,quiltingAuthor Ruth McHaney Danner will share inspiring stories about quilters & how they have touched liveshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/01/07/communication-skills-for-teens-how-to-listen-express-connect-for-successRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/01/07/communication-skills-for-teens-how-to-listen-express-connect-for-success/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2016/01/07/communication-skills-for-teens-how-to-listen-express-connect-for-successThu, 07 Jan 2016 16:00:00 GMTCommunication Skills for Teens: How to Listen, Express & Connect for Success If you’re like most teens, a ton of your communication is done through texting and social media. But when you spend so much time looking at a screen, it’s easy to forget how to engage in real-life, face-to-face communication — a critical skill for your future success! As you become more dependent on your phone and the Internet, your ability to connect in person may diminish. Communication Skills for Teens is a must-have guide for keeping your communication truly real. With advice from teen coauthor Kelly Skeen, you’ll have everything you need to communicate more effectively in every area of your life — with friends, family, dates, and on job interviews. Packed with practical tips and exercises, this book offers powerful communication techniques and shows you how to apply them in the real world — without technology. If you’re ready to be the best communicator you can be, this book is your go-to guide! 01:01:00Relationships with Dr Skeennoteens,communication,communication skills,relationshipsCan you speak to your teen?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/12/31/my-old-dog-rescued-pets-with-remarkable-second-actsRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/12/31/my-old-dog-rescued-pets-with-remarkable-second-acts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/12/31/my-old-dog-rescued-pets-with-remarkable-second-actsThu, 31 Dec 2015 16:00:00 GMTMy Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second ActsMy Old Dog introduces readers to endearing elders like Marnie, the irresistible shih tzu who has posed for selfies with Tina Fey, James Franco, and Betty White; Remy, a soulful 9-year-old dog adopted by elderly nuns; George Clooney's cocker spaniel, Einstein; and Bretagne, the last known surviving dog from Ground Zero. They may be slower moving and a tab less exuberant than puppies, but these pooches prove that adopting a senior brings immeasurable joy, earnest devotion, and unconditional love. Of special interest are the book's stories about retired working dogs--such as military dogs, law enforcement dogs, and racing dogs--who can find themselves languishing in kennels or left in overcrowded shelters after they age out of their vocations. The book also includes a comprehensive resource guide to help readers take action and help senior pets in all sorts of ways. 01:00:00Relationships with Dr Skeennodogs,rescue dogs,skeen,old dogsLaura T. Coffey explains, with words and pictures, how senior dogs can enhance our lives and how we can help themhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/12/24/margaret-floyd-author-of-eat-naked-now-shares-tips-for-holiday-eatingRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/12/24/margaret-floyd-author-of-eat-naked-now-shares-tips-for-holiday-eating/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/12/24/margaret-floyd-author-of-eat-naked-now-shares-tips-for-holiday-eatingThu, 24 Dec 2015 16:00:00 GMTMargaret Floyd, author of Eat Naked Now, shares tips for holiday eatingMargaret's message: Food is not to be feared! It is to be loved, celebrated, anticipated, and welcomed as a gift of love and nurturance to you.  Can you envision pleasure with food? How do you get out of the stressed-state (the battle) and in the pro-active pleasure state of eating? Let's get practical: 1. Slow way, way down. Relaxation and slowness are key to increasing attentiveness, sensuality, and pleasure. This then optimizes your ability to truly taste, digest, and set up the proper hormonal cues for pleasurable satiation (in contrast to feeling bloated and engorged from unaware-hurried eating). 2. Notice fearful thoughts and/or body sensations. Pause and send some thanks to these thoughts and feelings. They are your cues for you to get on track to joy, peace, and pleasure again. But, in no way are the fears going to drive and determine your actions this season. Instead, breathe into them--don't fight them.  3. Eat food with increased sensuality. Pay attention to the look, the texture, the taste. 4. Trust. You body was designed for pleasure around food. This is a primal mechanism designed to help you find what your body needs. The cues get distorted with all the food and lifestyle chaos around us. But the internal cues of pleasure are still there and can be fine-tuned the more we slow down and heed them. 01:00:00Relationships with Dr Skeennofood,dieting,celebration,holidays,holiday stressEnjoy the holidays, don't fear the foodhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/12/17/next-the-search-for-my-last-first-date-by-robert-jamesRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/12/17/next-the-search-for-my-last-first-date-by-robert-james/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/12/17/next-the-search-for-my-last-first-date-by-robert-jamesThu, 17 Dec 2015 16:00:00 GMTNext: The Search for My Last First Date by Robert JamesRobert James shares his dating experiences in his memoir, Next: The Search for My Last First Date.  Here is Bob's description of his situation following his divorce: In my forties, with a few extra pounds, I had concerns—I hadn’t dated in well over twenty years. Could I get the mojo back? Were all the good girls already taken? Holy crap! What was I going to do? I had to get back into shape! If I did find women who had potential, would they find me interesting? Attractive? Sexy? I’m a pretty confident guy, have a good job, know lots of people. But what did I know about women and dating? I thought about dating the same way I did in college. But I was going to soon find out things had changed—a lot. Where was I supposed to start?  Bob found himself navigating a new (for him) online dating world. Besides the few time he was fixed up by well-meaning friends, he had no shortage of first dates from Match.com.  His book chronicles, in short form, his experiences--funny, sad, cringe-worthy, crazy, and alarming. Tune in and find out his current relationship status! 01:00:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoDating,dating men,Dating and Relationships,online dating,sexA Middle-aged man's post-divorce dating adventureshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/12/10/judy-reeves-author-of-wild-women-wild-voicesRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/12/10/judy-reeves-author-of-wild-women-wild-voices/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/12/10/judy-reeves-author-of-wild-women-wild-voicesThu, 10 Dec 2015 16:00:00 GMTJudy Reeves author of Wild Women, Wild VoicesIn her years as a writing coach, Judy Reeves has found twin urges in women: they yearn to reclaim a true nature that resides below the surface of daily life and to give it voice. The longing to express this wild, authentic nature is what informs Reeves’s most popular workshop and now this workshop in a book. Here, you will explore the stages that make up your life, from wild child, daughter/sister/mother, and loves and lovers, to creative work, friendships, and how the wise woman encounters death. Both intuitive and practical, Wild Women, Wild Voices responds to women’s deep need for expression with specific and inspiring activities, exercises, and writing prompts. With true empathy, Reeves invites, instructs, and celebrates the authentic expression — even the howl — of the wild in every woman. 01:01:00Relationships with Dr Skeennowriting,Women,healingJudy teaches women to write as a way to celebrate, heal, and free the wild woman withinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/12/03/author-tobin-blake-discusses-his-book-the-healing-of-jordan-youngRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/12/03/author-tobin-blake-discusses-his-book-the-healing-of-jordan-young/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/12/03/author-tobin-blake-discusses-his-book-the-healing-of-jordan-youngThu, 03 Dec 2015 16:00:00 GMTAuthor Tobin Blake discusses his book, The Healing of Jordan YoungMind over matter. We’ve all heard the stories: A guy is diagnosed with incurable cancer and his doctors give him only months to live. The family gathers, praying for a miracle while bracing for the worst, yet despite the odds, the guy survives. In June, 2012, mere days before he was set to graduate from high school, Jordan Young faced just such a scenario when an aggressive, stage IV lymphoma spread through his body, choking his lungs with tumors. Every treatment option had failed, and he was spiraling toward death.  The thing is, Jordan did not die. You remember that story you probably heard about “the guy who survived” a terminal diagnosis? Jordan is that guy. Helping him fight and heal was an experience that changed my life forever, and the results convinced me more deeply than ever that all true healing, on every level—whether physical, circumstantial, or psychological—derives from love and spiritual awakening. When the patient is ready, the right medication will be found; the perfect healer will show up at the perfect moment; a medication that had not worked before will suddenly begin working; or the patient may spontaneously heal. Whether you are ill or know someone who is, or just want to live the happiest, healthiest life possible, this book is your guide. It is as much about the power of love as it’s about healing, for with love, all things are possible—no matter what the doctors tell you. Tobin Blake is the author of three nonfiction books, The Healing of Jordan Young: A Remarkable True Story and a 21st Century Spiritual Guide to Healing; Everyday Meditation;and The Power of Stillness. He received training in meditation and Kriya Yoga through Self-Realization Fellowship, but has studied many forms of dharma. He is also long-time disciple of A Course in Miracles. 01:00:00Relationships with Dr Skeennospiritual,healing,health,cancer survivor,LoveMind over matter. We’ve all heard the stories: A guy is diagnosed with incurable cancer and his doctors give him only months to live. The family gathers, prayinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/11/26/love-animals-and-miracles-inspiring-true-stories-celebrating-the-healing-bondRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/11/26/love-animals-and-miracles-inspiring-true-stories-celebrating-the-healing-bond/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/11/26/love-animals-and-miracles-inspiring-true-stories-celebrating-the-healing-bondThu, 26 Nov 2015 16:00:00 GMTLove, Animals and Miracles: Inspiring True Stories Celebrating the Healing BondDr. Bernie Siegel has long observed how relationships with animals have helped his patients, alleviating their suffering and heartbreak. Now, he’s gathered many inspiring true stories, including delightful tales from the “Siegel Family Zoo” where “squawks, purrs, chirrups, squeaks, barks, and so on” fill the house. Other stories reveal animals as teachers and messengers, doctors and nurses, healers and miracle workers, and often as guileless clowns. Bernie writes that animals are here to show us how to be nonjudgmental and live better, healthier lives. Let these stories teach you, and apply their lessons to your daily life. If you have an animal, an appreciation for the inspirational, or simply the need for a smile, you’ll treasure this celebration of animals as a source of love, wisdom, and miracles. A portion of the publisher’s proceeds from this book will aid Ark Angel Society. 01:00:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoLove,relationships,animals,healing,bondsDr. Bernie Siegel shares his wisdom about our incredible bond with animals and their healing powerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/11/19/secular-meditation-32-practices-for-cultivating-inner-peace-compassion-and-joyRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/11/19/secular-meditation-32-practices-for-cultivating-inner-peace-compassion-and-joy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/11/19/secular-meditation-32-practices-for-cultivating-inner-peace-compassion-and-joyThu, 19 Nov 2015 16:00:00 GMTSecular Meditation: 32 Practices for Cultivating Inner Peace, Compassion and JoyMeditation is a form of mental exercise with numerous scientifically verified physical and psychological benefits. As meditation teacher Rick Heller shows, meditation’s benefits extend beyond the personal to enrich relationships with others, with one’s community, and with the world. In Secular Meditation, step-by-step instructions, personal stories, and provocative questions teach empathy for others, stress reduction, and the kind of in-the-moment living that fosters appreciation for life and resilience in the face of adversity. Heller simplifies what is often found mysterious, describing and providing detailed instructions for 32 different practices, ensuring that anyone can find the right one.   Heller simplifies what is often found mysterious — “If you have ever loved or even liked another person, you have the prerequisites for learning kindness meditation” — and invites all to partake in “awe and wonder at the rich experience of being alive.” 00:51:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoMeditation,secular,relationships,empathy,stressLearn about the benefits of meditation from the Humanist community at Harvardhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/11/12/aleya-dao-author-of-seven-cups-of-consciousness-change-your-life-by-connectingRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/11/12/aleya-dao-author-of-seven-cups-of-consciousness-change-your-life-by-connecting/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/11/12/aleya-dao-author-of-seven-cups-of-consciousness-change-your-life-by-connectingThu, 12 Nov 2015 16:00:00 GMTAleya Dao author of Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by ConnectingDiscover the Power of Your Higher Self Knowing that you are “a spiritual being having a human experience” is eye-opening and inspiring, but can it tangibly transform your life? Pioneering healer Aleya Dao does more than say yes to this question — she shows you how, with stories and practices that are as potent and fresh as a morning cup of coffee or tea. By turning to your inner world, you can work with the limitless energies that create your outer world, making strides you never thought possible. With the help of your Higher Self, your angelic support Team, and the challenges you encounter every day, you will discover a whole new experience of empowerment, purpose, and joy. 00:58:00Relationships with Dr Skeennorelationships,inspirational,spiritual,Higher Consciousness,Higher SelfA life filled with happiness and purpose is available to you by connecting to the higher realmshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/11/05/joe-messina-discusses-the-political-landscapeRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/11/05/joe-messina-discusses-the-political-landscape/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/11/05/joe-messina-discusses-the-political-landscapeThu, 05 Nov 2015 16:00:00 GMTJoe Messina discusses the political landscapeJoe Messina is a nationally syndicated political talk show host. He will be joining me on Relationships 2.0 to discuss the upcoming Presidential election, the issues, the debates, and the candidates. Joe is a registered Republican, but he has the ability to engage respectfully with liberals or anyone with opinions that differ from his.  And, he makes the efforts to bridge the gap between the political parties. He's passionate about our country and keeping people informed and entertained. He's a good natured guy who doesn't let the haters get him down. 01:01:00Relationships with Dr Skeennorelationships,politics,Politics Conservative,Politics and current eventsJoe will discuss current events and political newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/10/27/guest-bill-philipps-author-of-expect-the-unexpectedRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/10/27/guest-bill-philipps-author-of-expect-the-unexpected/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/10/27/guest-bill-philipps-author-of-expect-the-unexpectedTue, 27 Oct 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Bill Philipps author of Expect the UnexpectedAbout the book: Part memoir, part spiritual exploration, part inspiring stories, Expect the Unexpected provides knowledge and support for tapping into spiritual realms we do not fully understand.   Bill Philipps had the kind of childhood that seems too tragic to be true — drug-addicted parents, parental kidnapping, homelessness. At fourteen, he watched his mother die. Two days later she appeared to him, letting him know she was spiritually alive. From then on, spirits “knocked on his door.” He tried to ignore them. He wanted to be “normal.” But as he pursued his singing gift at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, his psychic gift pressed for a hearing. As Philipps gave readings as a psychic medium, witnessing the comfort the spirits offered, he came to accept and honor his abilities.   With testimonies from many people, Expect the Unexpected is an honest firsthand account of how spirits communicate with Philipps, why he believes they chose him to do this, and how he works with them to ultimately convey their messages. He offers insight and suggestions to help ask for and receive signs with or without a medium and shows why he is convinced that readings always contain the possibility for love, peace, healing, and hope.   About the author: Bill Philipps is a psychic medium who helps the deceased communicate with their loved ones on earth. He conducts individual readings in person, by phone, or via Skype, as well as small- and large-group readings throughout the United States. He has established a reputation for offering compelling psychic communications and has a way with large audiences. He lives in Orange County, California. 00:57:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoWith testimonies from many people, Expect the Unexpected is an honest firsthand account of how spirits communicate with Philipps, why he believes they chose himhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/10/20/guest-robert-moss-author-of-sidewalk-oracles-playing-with-signs-symbolsRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/10/20/guest-robert-moss-author-of-sidewalk-oracles-playing-with-signs-symbols/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/10/20/guest-robert-moss-author-of-sidewalk-oracles-playing-with-signs-symbolsTue, 20 Oct 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Robert Moss author of Sidewalk Oracles: Playing with Signs, Symbols About the book: Become a Kairomancer: Synchronicity is when the universe gets personal. Through this book of games and enchanting stories, you’ll learn how to monitor the play of coincidence and the symbolic resonance of incidents in daily life in order to tap into the deeper logic of events, receive extraordinary counsel, and have wonderful fun.   You will be invited to become a kairomancer: someone who is poised to catch the messages in special moments when synchronicity is in play — and to take action to seize the opportunities those moments present. To be a kairomancer, you need to trust your feelings as you walk the roads of this world, to develop your personal science of shivers, and to recognize in your gut and your skin that you know far more than you hold on the surface of consciousness.   This is a way of real magic, which is the art of bringing gifts from a deeper world into this one. Follow it, and you will put a champagne fizz of enchantment into your everyday life.   About the author: Robert Moss is the pioneer of Active Dreaming, an original synthesis of shamanism and modern dreamwork. Born in Australia, he survived three near-death experiences in childhood. He leads popular seminars all over the world, including a three-year training for teachers of Active Dreaming and a lively online dream school. A former lecturer in ancient history at the Australian National University, he is a best-selling novelist, journalist and independent scholar. His nine books on dreaming, shamanism and imagination include Conscious Dreaming, Dreamways of the Iroquois, The Three “Only” Things: Tapping the Power of Dreams, Coincidence and Imagination, The Secret History of Dreaming, Dreamgates, Active Dreaming and Dreaming the Soul Back Home. 00:58:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoYou will be invited to become a kairomancer: someone who is poised to catch the messages in special moments when synchronicity is in play — and to take action thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/10/13/guest-sara-avant-stover-author-of-the-book-of-sheRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/10/13/guest-sara-avant-stover-author-of-the-book-of-she/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/10/13/guest-sara-avant-stover-author-of-the-book-of-sheTue, 13 Oct 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Sara Avant Stover, author of The Book of SheAbout the book: Women face many challenging transitions on the pilgrimage from girlhood through womanhood: menses, love and heartbreak, motherhood, menopause. Devoid of a central narrative, these rites of passage too often happen in shame and secrecy, leaving women doubting their personal power and self-worth. Bestselling author and founder of The Way of the Happy Woman®, Sara Avant Stover saw how women erroneously viewed these initiations as “curses” and sought to present a new model that reflected the power and wisdom unique to the feminine path. The Book of SHE celebrates all that it means to be a woman, from mythological underpinnings to the cycles of our day-to-day lives. Drawing on archetypes including Mary Magdalene, the Dark Goddess, and Green Tara, Stover will guide you on a journey home to psychological wholeness, personal empowerment, and, ultimately, full feminine spiritual Awakening. Brimming with mystery and magic, this provocative book makes ancient wisdom and healing practices accessible to every woman who is ready to revel in her full femininity — the dark and the light — through joyfully becoming the heroine of her own life. About the author: Sara Avant Stover, a yoga and meditation instructor, bestselling author, and inspirational speaker, has taught tens of thousands of women worldwide and has been featured in Yoga Journal, the Huffington Post, Newsweek, andNatural Health and on ABC, NBC, and CBS. She lives in Boulder, Colorado. 00:56:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoThe Book of SHE celebrates all that it means to be a woman, from mythological underpinnings to the cycles of our day-to-day lives. Drawing on archetypes includihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/10/06/guest-bruce-weinstein-author-of-the-good-ones-ten-crucial-qualitiesRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/10/06/guest-bruce-weinstein-author-of-the-good-ones-ten-crucial-qualities/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/10/06/guest-bruce-weinstein-author-of-the-good-ones-ten-crucial-qualitiesTue, 06 Oct 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Bruce Weinstein, author of The Good Ones: Ten Crucial QualitiesAbout the book: Employers look for two things when hiring or promoting people: knowledge and skill. They rarely, if ever, consider character. Yet character is the key to extraordinary business success. The Good Ones presents ten crucial qualities of high-character employees, qualities that enhance employee satisfaction, client relationships, and the bottom line.   You’ll read stories from managers and employees across the U.S. and beyond who reveal how honesty, courage, loyalty, and patience have helped their organizations maintain an edge over the competition. Each chapter is devoted to a single quality of character and ends with questions employers can use to hire and promote the Good Ones — people who are consistently honest, accountable, fair, and grateful.   Whether you’re looking to bring new people into your organization or seeking a job or promotion yourself,The Good Ones will help you appreciate in practical terms why character is the missing link to excellence.   About the author: He received a BA in philosophy from Swarthmore College and an MA and PhD in philosophy with a concentration in bioethics from Georgetown University and the Kennedy Institute of Ethics. The W. K. Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan awarded Bruce a National Fellowship in leadership development.   As The Ethics Guy®, Bruce has discussed ethical issues in business and the news on NBC’s Today, ABC’s Good Morning America, CNBC’s Fast Money and Power Lunch, Fox News Channel’s The O’Reilly Factor, and a wide range of programs on CNN.  His writings on ethics and character have appeared in The New York Times, Bloomberg Business, Investor’s Business Daily, Huffington Post Business, USA Today, and the in-flight magazines of many airlines. 00:54:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoWhether you’re looking to bring new people into your organization or seeking a job or promotion yourself,The Good Ones will help you appreciate in practical terhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/09/22/guest-david-helvarg-author-of-saved-by-the-seaRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/09/22/guest-david-helvarg-author-of-saved-by-the-sea/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/09/22/guest-david-helvarg-author-of-saved-by-the-seaTue, 22 Sep 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: David Helvarg author of Saved By The SeaAbout the book: Acclaimed as “the premier chronicler of America’s complex relationship with our oceans” (Honolulu Weekly), David Helvarg has also been a war correspondent, investigative journalist, documentary producer, and private investigator. The one constant in his adventurous life has been love for the sea. His personal story of love, loss, and redemption, Saved by the Sea is also a profound, startling, and sometimes funny reflection on the state of our seas and the intimate ways in which our lives are linked to the natural world around us.   About the author: David Helvarg is President of the Blue Frontier Campaign (www.bluefront.org) and the author of six books, Blue Frontier, The War Against the Greens, 50 Ways to Save the Ocean, Rescue Warriors, Saved by the Sea and The Golden Shore. He’s editor of the Ocean and Coastal Conservation Guide, organizer of ‘Blue Vision’ Summits for ocean activists and the Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, the world’s top marine conservation prize. He’s winner of Coastal Living Magazine’s 2005 Leadership Award and the 2007 Herman Melville literary Award. Helvarg worked as a war correspondent in Northern Ireland and Central America, covered a range of issues from military science to the AIDS epidemic, and reported from every continent including Antarctica. An award-winning journalist, he produced more than 40 broadcast documentaries for PBS, The Discovery Channel, and others. His print work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, LA Times, Smithsonian, Popular Science, Sierra and Parade. He’s done radio work for Marketplace, AP radio, and Pacifica. He’s led workshops for journalists in Poland, Turkey, Tunisia, Slovakia and Washington DC. He is a licensed Private Investigator, body-surfer and scuba diver. 00:56:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoSaved by the Sea is also a profound, startling, and sometimes funny reflection on the state of our seas and the intimate ways in which our lives are linked to thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/09/15/guest-amy-j-l-baker-phd-author-of-getting-through-my-parents-divorceRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/09/15/guest-amy-j-l-baker-phd-author-of-getting-through-my-parents-divorce/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/09/15/guest-amy-j-l-baker-phd-author-of-getting-through-my-parents-divorceTue, 15 Sep 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Amy J. L. Baker, PhD author of Getting Through My Parents’ DivorceAbout the book: Is your child stuck in the middle of a high-conflict divorce? In Getting Through My Parents’ Divorce, two psychologists and experts in parental alienation offer a fun and engaging workbook to help kids work through stressful or confusing emotions and feel safe and loved—no matter what. Divorce is never easy. But for kids who have parents in conflict with one another, or where one parent is so hostile that he or she is actively trying to undermine the kids’ relationship with the other parent, divorce can be unbearable. This workbook is designed especially for kids, and includes helpful tips and exercises to help them deal with the negative impact of custody disputes, understand and identify their feelings, learn to cope with stress and other complex emotions, and feel secure. Written by two leading experts in child psychology, this easy-to-use workbook includes a number of helpful suggestions to guide children though a number of possible scenarios, such as what to do if one parent says mean and untrue things about the other parent; what to do if a parent asks them to keep secrets from another parent; or what to do if one parent attempts to replace the other parent with a new spouse. If you have or know a child that is dealing with a difficult divorce, this workbook will give them the tools needed to move past loyalty conflicts and the difficult emotions that can arise when parents don’t get along. About the author: Amy J. L. Baker PhD is a national expert on parental alienation and author of Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndome. Baker has a PhD in human development from Teachers College, Columbia University. 00:55:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoHelpful tips and exercises for kids to help them deal with the negative impact of custody disputes, understand and identify their feelings, learn to cope with shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/09/08/guest-stephanie-sarkis-phd-author-of-natural-relief-for-adult-adhdRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/09/08/guest-stephanie-sarkis-phd-author-of-natural-relief-for-adult-adhd/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/09/08/guest-stephanie-sarkis-phd-author-of-natural-relief-for-adult-adhdTue, 08 Sep 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Stephanie Sarkis, PhD author of Natural Relief for Adult ADHDFor some people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), medication may not be the right answer, and for others, medication alone may not be enough.  Natural Relief for Adult ADHD offers an accessible, research-based guide on the most effective non-medication treatments for ADHD.   If you have ADHD, you may find it hard to stay focused on one thing and have trouble with time management and organization. You may also act on impulse—often with negative results. Whether you’re in treatment, on medication, or are looking for alternative ways to get your symptoms under control, this book will provide you with sound, complementary strategies to increase your focus, get organized, and stay motivated.   In the book, you’ll find a ton of information on how to manage your ADHD, such as body awareness techniques to prevent sensory overstimulation common in ADHD; working memory training; massage, acupuncture, acupressure, chiropractic treatment; how food additives can affect ADHD symptoms, particularly certain pesticides; how to incorporate organic food into the diet while on a budget; and much, much more.   If you are looking for proven-effective alternative treatments to get your ADHD under control and take back your life, this book will be your go-to guide.   Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhD, is an adjunct assistant professor and a clinical trials subinvestigator at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. She is author of 10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD, Adult ADD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed, Making the Grade with ADD, and ADD and Your Money, as well as a blogger for The Huffington Post and Psychology Today.  Sarkis received her PhD from the University of Florida in 2002. She has been published in the Journal of Attention Disorders, The ADHD Report, and numerous other publications. She can be contacted at www.stephaniesarkis.com. 00:56:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoIf you are looking for proven-effective alternative treatments to get your ADHD under control and take back your life, this book will be your go-to guide.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/09/01/guest-dr-victoria-dunckley-author-of-reset-your-childs-brainRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/09/01/guest-dr-victoria-dunckley-author-of-reset-your-childs-brain/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/09/01/guest-dr-victoria-dunckley-author-of-reset-your-childs-brainTue, 01 Sep 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Dr. Victoria Dunckley author of Reset Your Child’s BrainA no-cost, nonpharmaceutical treatment plan for children with behavioral and mental health challenges. Increasing numbers of parents grapple with children who are acting out without obvious reason. Revved up and irritable, many of these children are diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar illness, autism, or other disorders but don’t respond well to treatment. They are then medicated, often with poor results and unwanted side effects. Based on emerging scientific research and extensive clinical experience, integrative child psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Dunckley has pioneered a four-week program to treat the frequent underlying cause, Electronic Screen Syndrome (ESS). Dr. Dunckley has found that everyday use of interactive screen devices — such as computers, video games, smartphones, and tablets — can easily overstimulate a child’s nervous system, triggering a variety of stubborn symptoms. In contrast, she’s discovered that a strict electronic fast single-handedly improves mood, focus, sleep, and behavior, regardless of the child’s diagnosis. Offered now in this book, this simple intervention can produce a life-changing shift in brain function — all without cost or medication. Dr. Dunckley provides hope for parents who feel that their child has been misdiagnosed or inappropriately medicated, by presenting an alternative explanation for their child’s difficulties and a concrete plan for treating them. Victoria L. Dunckley, M.D., author of “Reset Your Child’s Brain,” is an award-winning integrative child psychiatrist who specializes in children with complex or treatment-resistant mental health conditions. By combining conventional and complementary methods with lifestyle interventions, she aims to optimize treatment while minimizing the need for psychotropic medication.  00:56:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoA no-cost, nonpharmaceutical treatment plan for children with behavioral and mental health challenges.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/08/25/guests-my-daughter-kelly-skeen-emily-roberts-author-of-express-yourselfRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/08/25/guests-my-daughter-kelly-skeen-emily-roberts-author-of-express-yourself/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/08/25/guests-my-daughter-kelly-skeen-emily-roberts-author-of-express-yourselfTue, 25 Aug 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuests: My daughter Kelly Skeen & Emily Roberts Author of Express YourselfThis week I have two special guests, Emily Roberts author of Express Yourself: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Speaking Up and Being Who You Are; and my daughter, Kelly Skeen, co-author of the forthcoming book Communication Skills for Teens: How to Listen, Express and Connect for Success. The three of us will be discussing: What your communication style says about you. How you express yourself when you communicate in person and via technology. What mistakes you may be making that are tarnishing your reputation and straining your relationships with others. We will also discuss how to keep relationships with (friends, family, romantic partners & colleagues) strong with technology. How can we use technology appropriately. Many teen girls feel pressured to be nice, rather than assert their opinions. They may fear being called bossy or pushy when speaking their mind or offering a different point of view. If you have ever stopped yourself from expressing your opinion, you know how bad it can feel afterward. In our modern world of social media and texting, strong communication skills are needed more than ever. This book will not only give you the tools needed to speak up in everyday or difficult situations, but it will also provide powerful advice for effectively communicating in the digital world. About Michelle and Kelly’s book: Communication Skills for Teens provides the guidance you need to become a better communicator and succeed in all areas of life. You’ll also learn tons of essential life skills, including active listening, assertiveness, clarifying language, the art of an apology, compassion, interviewing skills, family communication, and more. Each chapter focuses on one key aspect of communication, offers a real teen’s perspective, and includes practical exercises to help you apply what you’ve learned in the real world—away from your computer and smartphone screens. 00:56:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoWhat your communication style says about you. How you express yourself when you communicate in person and via technologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/08/18/guest-lara-honos-webb-phd-author-of-the-gift-of-adult-addRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/08/18/guest-lara-honos-webb-phd-author-of-the-gift-of-adult-add/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/08/18/guest-lara-honos-webb-phd-author-of-the-gift-of-adult-addTue, 18 Aug 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Lara Honos-Webb, PhD author of The Gift of Adult ADDAbout the book: If you have attention deficit disorder (ADD), you may act impulsively, daydream, and have trouble focusing, but clinical studies suggest that these same symptoms may make you exceptionally creative, intuitive, and energetic. In fact, many people with ADD claim to have become successful because of their ADD, not in spite of it.   In The Gift of Adult ADD, Lara Honos-Webb adapts the revolutionary approach first introduced in the parenting book The Gift of ADHD to the lives of adults with ADD. Instead of focusing on your weaknesses, this book shows you how to transform symptoms into strengths to improve your relationships, job performance, parenting skills, and overall quality of life. You’ll also read inspiring stories of real people with ADD who have become successful in part because of their ability to meet the challenges of ADD and make the most of its gifts. About the author:  I’m a psychologist, author, speaker, mother and wife. My areas of expertise are ADHD, Depression, Balance in Motherhood and mind-body connection in physical illness. The Gift of ADHD was featured in Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, Publisher’s weekly as well as newspapers, radio and tv across the country.   I have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and did my postdoc at the University of California San Francisco.   Learn more about my work at www.visionarysoul.com 00:59:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoInstead of focusing on your weaknesses, this book shows you how to transform symptoms into strengths to improve your relationships, job performance, parenting shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/08/11/guest-arnie-kozak-phd-author-of-the-awakened-introvert-practical-mindfulnessRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/08/11/guest-arnie-kozak-phd-author-of-the-awakened-introvert-practical-mindfulness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/08/11/guest-arnie-kozak-phd-author-of-the-awakened-introvert-practical-mindfulnessTue, 11 Aug 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Arnie Kozak, PhD author of The Awakened Introvert: Practical MindfulnessIntroverts are powerful observers and creators. If you are an introvert, this book will show you how to tap into your inherent introvert strengths and “awaken” your potential using mindfulness meditations and cognitive behavioral techniques.   In a world that favors the outgoing, gregarious extrovert, being an introvert can be difficult. But the truth is that introverts have distinct advantages—as long as they know how to use them. Unlike extroverts, who draw their energy from social interaction, your energy comes from quiet reflection. Is it any wonder then, that mindfulness can help you hone your natural talents?   In The Awakened Introvert, mindfulness expert and card-carrying introvert Arnie Kozak provides a comprehensive set of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral tools to help you maximize your introvert strengths (such as rich access to your interior) while minimizing your introvert weaknesses (such as a tendency toward worry and rumination). In the book, you’ll learn powerful strategies to help you monitor your energy; recharge after social interactions; improve social and communication skills; and take advantage of your capacity for quiet reflection, and sweet, sweet solitude.   If you’re looking to unlock the full potential of your unique introvert brain, this book provides a fun, practical, and authentic “user’s manual.” About the Author:  Long before mindfulness was fashionable, Arnie Kozak, was studying, practicing, and teaching mindfulness and Buddhist psychology. Beginning with a journey to India in the 80′s, Arnie began his lifelong practice in mindfulness meditation. Intent on finding a way to bring the practical healing attributes of mindfulness he began incorporating these techniques in his private practice.  00:59:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoIn a world that favors the outgoing, gregarious extrovert, being an introvert can be difficult. But the truth is that introverts have distinct advantages—as lonhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/08/04/guest-alan-fox-author-of-people-tools-for-love-and-relationshipsRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/08/04/guest-alan-fox-author-of-people-tools-for-love-and-relationships/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/08/04/guest-alan-fox-author-of-people-tools-for-love-and-relationshipsTue, 04 Aug 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Alan Fox, author of People Tools for Love and RelationshipsAlan C. Fox has inspired thousands of readers with the invaluable advice and engaging stories in his two bestselling books People Tools and People Tools for Business.  Now he is back with the ultimate guide to a better life: People Tools for Love and Relationships: The Journey from Me to Us. Each chapter of the book illustrates a different “People Tool” using insightful stories and amusing anecdotes from Alan’s life. From learning how to talk about money with your partner, how and when to apologize, to increasing trust and intimacy, each tool addresses a specific relationship issue and provides a simple, straightforward approach that you can adopt to create a positive result. Some of the useful People Tools in the book include: How to be the right person. To build a successful life partnership, it’s more important to learn to be the right person than it is to find the right person. The Best Defense is No Defense. While having a strong defense is helpful on the battlefield, being defensive in your relationships can cause serious problems. With All Faults. No one is perfect. In any relationship it is important to accept your partner as they are, including their faults. Catch Them Being Better. Rather than criticizing your partner for the qualities you might not like, try complimenting them for what you appreciate.   These easy-to-use tools will help you form deeper connections and grow closer to the people in your life.  Entrepreneur, philanthropist, mentor and relationship expert Alan C. Fox has graduate degrees in counseling, law, and professional writing. To learn more about Alan and People Tools, visit www.peopletoolsbook.com. 00:58:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoThese easy-to-use tools will help you form deeper connections and grow closer to the people in your life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/07/28/guest-dzung-x-vo-md-faap-author-of-the-mindful-teen-powerful-skillsRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/07/28/guest-dzung-x-vo-md-faap-author-of-the-mindful-teen-powerful-skills/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/07/28/guest-dzung-x-vo-md-faap-author-of-the-mindful-teen-powerful-skillsTue, 28 Jul 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Dzung X. Vo, MD, FAAP, author of The Mindful Teen: Powerful SkillsIn this powerful book, a pediatrician specializing in teen and adolescent medicine offers a breakthrough mindfulness program to help you deal with stress in healthy ways, improve communication, and reduce conflicts with family and friends.   Being a teen is stressful! Whether it’s school, friends, or dating, the teen years are full of difficult changes—both mentally and physically. If you’re like many teens, you may have difficulty dealing with stress in effective ways. You aren’t alone, and there are things you can do to stay calm, no matter how stressful life becomes. All you need to do is stop, breathe, and be mindful and aware in the present moment.   The Mindful Teen offers a unique program based in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) to help you deal with stress. The simple, practical, and easy-to-remember tips in this book can be used every day to help you handle any difficult situation more effectively—whether it’s taking a test at school, having a disagreement with your parents, or a problem you are having with friends.   If you’re ready to uncover your own inner strength and resilience through mindful awareness and take charge of your life, this book will show you how.   Dzung X. Vo, MD, FAAP, is a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine at British Columbia Children’s Hospital, and clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver, Canada. His medical practice, teaching, and research emphasize promoting resilience in young people to help them thrive in the face of complex stress and adversity. He has helped to develop and teach mindfulness training programs for youth with chronic stress, chronic pain, depression, and anxiety. You can find him online at www.mindfulnessforteens.com. 00:58:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoIf you’re like many teens, you may have difficulty dealing with stress in effective ways. You aren’t alone, and there are things you can do to stay calm, no mathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/07/21/guest-emily-roberts-ma-lpd-author-of-express-yourself-a-teen-girls-guideRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/07/21/guest-emily-roberts-ma-lpd-author-of-express-yourself-a-teen-girls-guide/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/07/21/guest-emily-roberts-ma-lpd-author-of-express-yourself-a-teen-girls-guideTue, 21 Jul 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Emily Roberts MA LPD, author of Express Yourself: A Teen Girl’s GuideBeing a teen girl isn’t easy—so learning skills to feel confident is key! In Express Yourself, psychotherapist Emily Roberts will teach you how to communicate effectively and feel assertive in any situation. Whether it’s online or at school, with friends, parents, bullies, cliques or crushes—any tricky situation life throws yours way.   Many teen girls feel pressured to be nice, rather than assert their opinions. They may fear being called bossy or pushy when speaking their mind or offering a different point of view. If you have ever stopped yourself from expressing your opinion, you know how bad it can feel afterward. Don’t let yourself fall into that same trap over and over. Your thoughts and feelings matter just as much as everyone else’s—you just need to find your voice. Express Yourself offers skills based in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you create positive interactions with others and deal with difficult emotions that can arise from bullying or dealing with mean girls. The book also provides easy-to-use strategies that will boost your self-esteem and confidence, and you’ll discover tons of assertive communication skills you can use every day, including how to speak up when you are upset, asking for what you want in a clear assertive manner, and coping when intense emotions threaten to take over and sabotage your relationships.   In our modern world of social media and texting, strong communication skills are needed more than ever. This book will not only give you the tools needed to speak up in everyday or difficult situations, but it will also provide powerful advice for effectively communicating in the digital world. Emily Roberts, MA, LPC, is not your average psychotherapist. She splits her time between working in New York City and Austin, Texas. 00:59:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoExpress Yourself: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Speaking Up and Being Who You Arehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/07/14/guest-kim-schneiderman-author-of-step-out-of-your-storyRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/07/14/guest-kim-schneiderman-author-of-step-out-of-your-story/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/07/14/guest-kim-schneiderman-author-of-step-out-of-your-storyTue, 14 Jul 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Kim Schneiderman, author of Step Out of Your StoryEvery day we relate stories about our highs and lows, relationships and jobs, heartaches and joys. But do we ever consider the choices we make about how to tell our story? In this groundbreaking book, Kim Schneiderman shows us that by choosing a different version we can redirect our energy and narrative toward our desires and goals. She presents character development workouts and life-affirming, liberating exercises for retelling our stories to find redemptive silver linings and reshape our lives. As both a therapist and a writer, Schneiderman knows the power of story. By employing the storytelling techniques she offers, you’ll learn to view your life as a work in progress and understand big-picture story lines in ways that allow you to easily steer your actions and relationships toward redefined — and realistic — “happy endings.” Kim Schneiderman, LCSW, MSW, is a psychotherapist, workshop facilitator, former journalist, and spiritual essayist who lives and works in New York City. She writes a psychological advice column for the New York, Boston, and Philadelphia Metro daily newspapers metro.us/newyork, which have an aggregate circulation of roughly 4,000,000 readers. She counsels adults through her private psychotherapy practice and has facilitated therapeutic writing groups at the 92nd Street Y, the JCC in Manhattan, FEGS Health and Human Services, the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services (JBFCS), the Association of Spirituality and Psychotherapy (ASP), Art Studio NY, Limmud New York, and various other venues. She has worked as an adjunct professor for the Long Island University’s School of Social Work and served as a Guest Lecturer for NYU’s Post-Graduate Social Work and Spiritual Care certificate program, a program she also completed. For more information, visit her website at stepoutofyourstory.com 01:00:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoEvery day we relate stories about our highs and lows, relationships and jobs, heartaches and joyshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/06/30/guest-tim-link-author-of-talking-with-dogs-and-catsRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/06/30/guest-tim-link-author-of-talking-with-dogs-and-cats/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/06/30/guest-tim-link-author-of-talking-with-dogs-and-catsTue, 30 Jun 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Tim Link, author of Talking with Dogs and CatsAbout the book:  If you’ve ever wondered what your animal was trying to tell you with a bark, meow, or tweet, this is the book for you. Animal communicator Tim Link’s approach respects the personality and feelings of animals, and his simple, accessible methods can facilitate the understanding and communication that all animal lovers crave.  About the author:  Tim Link is the host of the nationally syndicated radio show Animal Writes and a regular contributing writer for Victoria Stilwell’s Positively pet expert blog and Dogster and Catster magazines. He lives with his wife and their many pets outside Atlanta, Georgia. 00:59:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoAbout the book:  If you’ve ever wondered what your animal was trying to tell you with a bark, meow, or tweet, this is the book for you. Animal communicator Timhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/06/23/guest-alex-korb-phd-author-of-the-upward-spiralRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/06/23/guest-alex-korb-phd-author-of-the-upward-spiral/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/06/23/guest-alex-korb-phd-author-of-the-upward-spiralTue, 23 Jun 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Alex Korb, PhD author of The Upward SpiralThis week my guest is Alex Korb, PhD author of The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time. Alex first discussed his book, specifically how we can get stuck in the downward spiral, on my radio show on Tuesday April 28, 2015 (you can find it on the podcast archive page). He is returning for a second time to discuss how we can create an upward spiral. About the book: Depression can feel like a downward spiral, pulling you into a vortex of sadness, fatigue, and apathy. In The Upward Spiral, neuroscientist Alex Korb demystifies the intricate brain processes that cause depression and offers a practical and effective approach to getting better. Based on the latest research in neuroscience, this book provides dozens of straightforward tips you can do every day to rewire your brain and create an upward spiral towards a happier, healthier life.   Whether you suffer from depression or just want a better understanding of the brain, this book offers an engaging and informative look at the neuroscience behind our emotions, thoughts, and actions. The truth is that there isn’t one big solution to depression, but there are numerous simple steps you can take to alter brain activity and chemistry. Some are as easy as relaxing certain muscles to reduce anxiety, or getting more sunlight to improve your mood. Small steps in the right direction can have profound effects—giving you the power to become your best self as you literally reshape your brain, one small change at a time.   About the author: Alex Korb, PhD, has studied the brain for over a decade. He earned an undergraduate degree in neuroscience from Brown University, and received his PhD in neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles. He wrote his dissertation on depression, and has published numerous scientific articles on depression. 00:59:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoThis week my guest is Alex Korb, PhD author of The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time. Alex firsthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/06/16/guest-karen-maezen-miller-author-of-momma-zenRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/06/16/guest-karen-maezen-miller-author-of-momma-zen/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/06/16/guest-karen-maezen-miller-author-of-momma-zenTue, 16 Jun 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Karen Maezen Miller, author of Momma ZenThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Karen Maezen Miller, author of Momma Zen: Walking the Crooked Path of Motherhood. Combining humor, honesty, and plainspoken advice, Momma Zen distills the doubts and frustrations of parenting into vignettes of Zen wisdom. Drawing on her experience as a first-time mother, and on her years of Zen meditation and study, Miller explores how the daily challenges of parenthood can become the most profound spiritual journey of our lives. This compelling and wise memoir follows the timeline of early motherhood from pregnancy through toddlerhood. Momma Zen takes readers on a transformative journey, charting a mother’s growth beyond naive expectations and disorientation to finding fulfillment in ordinary tasks, developing greater self-awareness and acceptance—to the gradual discovery of “maternal bliss,” a state of abiding happiness and ease that is available to us all. In her gentle and reassuring voice, Karen Miller convinces us that ancient and authentic spiritual lessons can be as familiar as a lullaby, as ordinary as pureed peas, and as frequent as a sleepless night. She offers encouragement for the hard days, consolation for the long haul, and the lightheartedness every new mom needs to face the crooked path of motherhood straight on. About the author: Karen Maezen Miller is a wife and mother as well as a Zen Buddhist priest at the Hazy Moon Zen Center in Los Angeles. She and her family live in Sierra Madre, California, with a century-old Japanese garden in their backyard. She writes about spirituality in everyday life. She is the author of Paradise in Plain Sight: Lessons from a Zen Garden, Hand Wash Cold: Care Instructions for an Ordinary Life, Momma Zen: Walking the Crooked Path of Motherhood, and her writing is included in numerous anthologies. 00:59:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Karen Maezen Miller, author of Momma Zen: Walking the Crooked Path of Motherhood. Combining humor, honesty, and plaihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/06/09/kimber-simpkins-writer-of-full-how-i-learned-to-satisfy-my-insatiable-hungerRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/06/09/kimber-simpkins-writer-of-full-how-i-learned-to-satisfy-my-insatiable-hunger/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/06/09/kimber-simpkins-writer-of-full-how-i-learned-to-satisfy-my-insatiable-hungerTue, 09 Jun 2015 22:00:00 GMTKimber Simpkins Writer of Full: How I Learned to Satisfy My Insatiable HungerFull is the true, poignant story of one woman’s spiritual journey as she recovers from anorexia, eases the emotional pain of her hunger through yoga and Buddhism, and finally becomes full. In this inspiring and captivating memoir, Kimber Simpkins captures vividly—with piercing insight, raw emotion, and often humor—the all-consuming hunger she felt on a daily basis as a result of an eating disorder. Sick of dieting and hating her body, Simpkins decides to get to the bottom of her unhappy relationship with her body. That’s when she discovers the healing power of yoga and Buddhism. Along the way, Simpkins realizes her hunger isn’t simply physical, but that it comes from a place deep inside her. Through the wise teachings of yoga and meditation, Simpkins discovers she doesn’t have to live in a prison of self-dissatisfaction. In fact, by understanding the root of her pain and learning to love herself in body, mind, and spirit, Simpkins is able to truly set herself free. As she wrestles with her inner demons of hunger and perfectionism and learns how self-acceptance can soften even her toughest inner critic, Simpkins takes us along on her voyage of self-discovery. At its core, this book is a journey to find true self-fulfillment that will inspire readers in their own search to create a full and meaningful life. 00:59:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoFull is the true, poignant story of one woman’s spiritual journey as she recovers from anorexia, eases the emotional pain of her hunger through yoga and Buddhishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/06/02/guest-molli-sullivan-a-transformation-coach-and-soulcycle-instructorRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/06/02/guest-molli-sullivan-a-transformation-coach-and-soulcycle-instructor/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/06/02/guest-molli-sullivan-a-transformation-coach-and-soulcycle-instructorTue, 02 Jun 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Molli Sullivan, a transformation coach and SoulCycle instructorFrom Molli: Have you ever wondered why you’re here, what your purpose is, and where you’re going next? Ya know, the big, existential, down-the-rabbit-hole kinda questions that can be scary as hell? My mom says I’ve been asking those question since I was 5 years old (yes, I know, an existential crisis at 5 — don’t worry, I’ve had about 3 more since then, we’ll get to those later). Whether you were a spiritually inquisitive 5 year old, or are 30 and have yet to ask, living our most awesome lives begins when we start getting curious. What is our purpose? What brings us joy? How can we access it and share more of it? We all have unique gifts and talents, and I believe they’re designed for two things: 1. To bring us joy and fulfillment 2. To positively impact the world around us Whether you’re a nurse or a teacher; a florist or baker; an animal shelter owner or an artist, each of us have qualities and talents, and the way in which we access and share them is unique to our personality. From my dancing career to launching a magazine to sharing my passion for wellness with family, friends and colleagues, my gifts have taken many forms over the years. As we evolve, so do our opportunities — but first, we need to check in with ourselves. What comes naturally?What brings you joy?What makes you feel alive?What’s something you’ve always wanted to try but have perhaps felt too scared to do it?If money wasn’t an issue, what would you spend your time doing? Asking the above is the first step in helping the answers bubble up to the surface  — then it’s ALL ABOUT THE ACTION! www.mollisullivan.com 00:58:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoFrom Molli: Have you ever wondered why you’re here, what your purpose is, and where you’re going next? Ya know, the big, existential, down-the-rabbit-hole kindahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/26/guest-michelle-fondin-author-of-the-wheel-of-healing-with-ayruvedaRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/26/guest-michelle-fondin-author-of-the-wheel-of-healing-with-ayruveda/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/26/guest-michelle-fondin-author-of-the-wheel-of-healing-with-ayruvedaTue, 26 May 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Michelle Fondin author of The Wheel of Healing with AyruvedaAbout the book: Ever wondered why you’re feeling out of balance, stressed-out, sick, and exhausted but still can’t sleep? Western medicine often ignores the underlying issues that can lead to fatigue, illness, and disease, but there is a way to revitalize your body and mind without drugs or dangerous side effects. Ayurveda, the “science of life,” is a complete wellness system that includes all that we associate with medical care — prevention of disease, observation, diagnosis, and treatment — as well as self-care practices that are generally absent from Western medicine. This truly holistic approach considers not just diet, exercise, and genetics but also relationships, life purpose, finances, environment, and past experiences. In this thorough and practical book, Michelle Fondin guides you gently through self-assessment questions designed to zero in on your needs and the best practices for addressing them, such as eating plans, addiction treatment, detoxification, and techniques for improving relationships. She outlines steps you can take, with minimal cost, to heal common ailments such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, excess weight, anxiety, and depression. These time-tested methods for body, mind, and spirit wellness offer benefits to anyone at any age. About the author: Author of The Wheel of Healing: An Easy Guide to an Ayurvedic Lifestyle and owner of The Ayurvedic Path Yoga and Wellness Studio since 2008, Michelle Fondin practices as an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counselor, yoga and meditation teacher. She holds a Vedic Master certificate from the Chopra Center and has worked with Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon at Chopra Center events teaching yoga and meditation.  01:01:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoAbout the book: Ever wondered why you’re feeling out of balance, stressed-out, sick, and exhausted but still can’t sleep? Western medicine often ignores the unhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/19/guest-karen-r-koenig-author-of-starting-mondayRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/19/guest-karen-r-koenig-author-of-starting-monday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/19/guest-karen-r-koenig-author-of-starting-mondayTue, 19 May 2015 21:00:00 GMTGuest: Karen R. Koenig, author of Starting MondayAbout the book: Starting Monday is based on the simple premise that when our behaviors don’t align with our expressed intentions, we’ve got a conflict going on, often outside of our awareness. The book helps readers dig deeply into their psyches to figure out what mistaken beliefs and needless fears are holding them back from achieving their health and fitness goals. The polarized feelings for disregulated eaters to identify and resolve fall within these 7 key areas: 1) create lasting change, 2) making conscious choices, 3) feel deserving, 4) how to comfort themselves, 5) know what’s enough, 6) manage intimacy, and 7) developing a healthy identity. Starting Monday first helps readers unearth their mixed feelings in these seven areas, then teaches them how to change their beliefs and behaviors to resolve them. Using humor, plain talk, examples from her clinical experience, reflection exercises, case studies, and homework, Koenig lets troubled eaters know that their yo-yo patterns of eating and self care are due to conflicts. She shies away from easy answers and, instead, provides hope and concrete actions to developing a permanent, positive relationship with food. From the author: I am a psychotherapist, national educator, international author, and an expert on the psychology of eating—the how and why, not the what, of it. For more than three decades, my mission has been to help people with eating and weight problems learn to eat “normally” and maintain a healthy, stable weight for life without dieting and deprivation. My therapy practice is in Sarasota, FL, where I do tele-coaching and Skype consultation worldwide. As a recovered chronic dieter and binge-eater, I meld my personal recovery wisdom with my professional knowledge and experience to resolve eating problems. 00:52:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoAbout the book: Starting Monday is based on the simple premise that when our behaviors don’t align with our expressed intentions, we’ve got a conflict going onhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/12/guest-susan-glaser-phd-and-peter-glaser-phd-authors-of-be-quiet-be-heardRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/12/guest-susan-glaser-phd-and-peter-glaser-phd-authors-of-be-quiet-be-heard/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/12/guest-susan-glaser-phd-and-peter-glaser-phd-authors-of-be-quiet-be-heardTue, 12 May 2015 21:00:00 GMTGuest: Susan Glaser PhD and Peter Glaser PhD, authors of Be Quiet, Be HeardThis week my guests are Susan Glaser PhD and Peter Glaser PhD, authors ofBe Quiet, Be Heard: The Paradox of Persuasion. About the book: Learn the secrets instinctively known to charismatic, persuasive communicators and reap the rewards of stronger relationships and increased influence in every area of life. Communicating effectively is a learned behavior. Virtually anyone can become a more influential and persuasive communicator. This ground-breaking book reveals concrete methods proven over 35 years of research, teaching, and consulting to address a wide range of communication challenges that organizations and individuals face. Readers learn to raise delicate issues, convince without being overbearing, and to constructively resolve conflict and criticism. Based on international award-winning research, Be Quiet, Be Heardrejects canned formulas that leave little room for adaptability. When people attempt to speak using pre-packaged sound bytes, others see right through the one-size-fits-all technique. In lieu of staid formulas, this book offers models that provide flexible guidelines and progressive steps that can be easily adapted to specific communication challenges. About the authors: Peter A. Glaser, Ph.D. and Susan R. Glaser, Ph.D. received their doctorates in communication from the Pennsylvania State University. Authors of the internationally acclaimed book, Be Quiet, Be Heard: The Paradox of Persuasion, they have been married business partners and co-presenters for thirty-nine years. Drs. Glaser have published three books and more than forty research articles. Their research on transforming organizational culture has received the International Association of Business Communication Research Foundation Award for bridging communication theory and practice. Feature stories have been written about them in periodicals and newspapers. 00:52:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoThis week my guests are Susan Glaser PhD and Peter Glaser PhD, authors ofBe Quiet, Be Heard: The Paradox of Persuasion. About the book: Learn the secrets insthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/05/guest-janet-lynn-roseman-phd-author-of-if-joan-of-arc-had-cancer-1Relationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/05/guest-janet-lynn-roseman-phd-author-of-if-joan-of-arc-had-cancer-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/05/guest-janet-lynn-roseman-phd-author-of-if-joan-of-arc-had-cancer-1Tue, 05 May 2015 21:00:00 GMTGuest: Janet Lynn Roseman PhD, author of If Joan of Arc Had CancerThis week my guest is Janet Lynn Roseman PhD, author of If Joan of Arc Had Cancer: Finding Courage, Faith, and Healing from History’s Most Inspirational Woman Warrior About the book: Reclaim Inner Strength, Courage, and Faith Joan of Arc, the fourteenth-century teenager who led the armies of France before facing the Inquisition, stands as the quintessential icon of feminine courage and faith. These are the attributes most needed by women facing a diagnosis of cancer or any life-threatening disease. Drawing directly from the words Joan spoke at her trial, author Janet Lynn Roseman presents thirty-one Flames of Courage and thirty-one Gateways to be used over the course of a month or a year to resurrect inner fortitude and create an environment for healing. Her approach encompasses body, mind, and spirit and will help you access and reclaim your personal power to find healing and peace in your journey. About the author: Janet Lynn Roseman Ph.D. is an author,teacher and intuitive healer. She was the David Larson Fellow in Spirituality and Medicine at the Kluge Center for Scholars at the Library of Congress and the author of several books. Dr. Roseman specializes in spirituality and medicine and compassionate care and currently is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Family Medicine at Nova Southeastern University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine. She also worked as a Clinical Instructor in Family Medicine at Brown University’s Medical School. Dr. Roseman is a skilled medium and intuitive healer and works with clients in-person and long distance. She teaches workshops in Illuminated Dream Healing™ and Illuminated Reiki™ across the country as well as workshops for women with cancer. She is currently working on several books on spirituality and healing and death and dying. 00:57:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoThis week my guest is Janet Lynn Roseman PhD, author of If Joan of Arc Had Cancer: Finding Courage, Faith, and Healing from History’s Most Inspirational Woman Whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/05/guest-anet-lynn-roseman-phd-author-of-if-joan-of-arc-had-cancerRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/05/guest-anet-lynn-roseman-phd-author-of-if-joan-of-arc-had-cancer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/05/guest-anet-lynn-roseman-phd-author-of-if-joan-of-arc-had-cancerTue, 05 May 2015 21:00:00 GMTGuest: anet Lynn Roseman PhD, author of If Joan of Arc Had CancerThis week my guest is Janet Lynn Roseman PhD, author of If Joan of Arc Had Cancer: Finding Courage, Faith, and Healing from History’s Most Inspirational Woman Warrior. About the book: Reclaim Inner Strength, Courage, and Faith Joan of Arc, the fourteenth-century teenager who led the armies of France before facing the Inquisition, stands as the quintessential icon of feminine courage and faith. These are the attributes most needed by women facing a diagnosis of cancer or any life-threatening disease. Drawing directly from the words Joan spoke at her trial, author Janet Lynn Roseman presents thirty-one Flames of Courage and thirty-one Gateways to be used over the course of a month or a year to resurrect inner fortitude and create an environment for healing. Her approach encompasses body, mind, and spirit and will help you access and reclaim your personal power to find healing and peace in your journey. About the author: Janet Lynn Roseman Ph.D. is an author,teacher and intuitive healer. She was the David Larson Fellow in Spirituality and Medicine at the Kluge Center for Scholars at the Library of Congress and the author of several books. Dr. Roseman specializes in spirituality and medicine and compassionate care and currently is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Family Medicine at Nova Southeastern University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine. She also worked as a Clinical Instructor in Family Medicine at Brown University’s Medical School. Dr. Roseman is a skilled medium and intuitive healer and works with clients in-person and long distance. She teaches workshops in Illuminated Dream Healing™ and Illuminated Reiki™ across the country as well as workshops for women with cancer. She is currently working on several books on spirituality and healing and death and dying. 00:57:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoThis week my guest is Janet Lynn Roseman PhD, author of If Joan of Arc Had Cancer: Finding Courage, Faith, and Healing from History’s Most Inspirational Woman Whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/05/guest-janet-lynn-roseman-phd-author-of-if-joan-of-arc-had-cancerRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/05/guest-janet-lynn-roseman-phd-author-of-if-joan-of-arc-had-cancer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/05/05/guest-janet-lynn-roseman-phd-author-of-if-joan-of-arc-had-cancerTue, 05 May 2015 21:00:00 GMTGuest: Janet Lynn Roseman PhD, author of If Joan of Arc Had CancerThis week my guest is Janet Lynn Roseman PhD, author of If Joan of Arc Had Cancer: Finding Courage, Faith, and Healing from History’s Most Inspirational Woman Warrior. About the book: Reclaim Inner Strength, Courage, and Faith Joan of Arc, the fourteenth-century teenager who led the armies of France before facing the Inquisition, stands as the quintessential icon of feminine courage and faith. These are the attributes most needed by women facing a diagnosis of cancer or any life-threatening disease. Drawing directly from the words Joan spoke at her trial, author Janet Lynn Roseman presents thirty-one Flames of Courage and thirty-one Gateways to be used over the course of a month or a year to resurrect inner fortitude and create an environment for healing. Her approach encompasses body, mind, and spirit and will help you access and reclaim your personal power to find healing and peace in your journey. About the author: Janet Lynn Roseman Ph.D. is an author,teacher and intuitive healer. She was the David Larson Fellow in Spirituality and Medicine at the Kluge Center for Scholars at the Library of Congress and the author of several books. Dr. Roseman specializes in spirituality and medicine and compassionate care and currently is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Family Medicine at Nova Southeastern University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine. She also worked as a Clinical Instructor in Family Medicine at Brown University’s Medical School. Dr. Roseman is a skilled medium and intuitive healer and works with clients in-person and long distance. She teaches workshops in Illuminated Dream Healing™ and Illuminated Reiki™ across the country as well as workshops for women with cancer. She is currently working on several books on spirituality and healing and death and dying. 00:57:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoThis week my guest is Janet Lynn Roseman PhD, author of If Joan of Arc Had Cancer: Finding Courage, Faith, and Healing from History’s Most Inspirational Woman Whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/04/28/guest-alex-korb-phd-author-of-the-upward-spiral-using-neuroscience-to-reverseRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/04/28/guest-alex-korb-phd-author-of-the-upward-spiral-using-neuroscience-to-reverse/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/04/28/guest-alex-korb-phd-author-of-the-upward-spiral-using-neuroscience-to-reverseTue, 28 Apr 2015 21:00:00 GMTGuest: Alex Korb, PhD author of The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to ReverseAbout the book: Depression can feel like a downward spiral, pulling you into a vortex of sadness, fatigue, and apathy. In The Upward Spiral,neuroscientist Alex Korb demystifies the intricate brain processes that cause depression and offers a practical and effective approach to getting better. Based on the latest research in neuroscience, this book provides dozens of straightforward tips you can do every day to rewire your brain and create an upward spiral towards a happier, healthier life. Whether you suffer from depression or just want a better understanding of the brain, this book offers an engaging and informative look at the neuroscience behind our emotions, thoughts, and actions. The truth is that there isn’t one big solution to depression, but there are numerous simple steps you can take to alter brain activity and chemistry. Some are as easy as relaxing certain muscles to reduce anxiety, or getting more sunlight to improve your mood. Small steps in the right direction can have profound effects—giving you the power to become your best self as you literally reshape your brain, one small change at a time. About the author: Alex Korb, PhD, has studied the brain for over a decade. He earned an undergraduate degree in neuroscience from Brown University, and received his PhD in neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles. He wrote his dissertation on depression, and has published numerous scientific articles on depression. He is currently a postdoctoral neuroscience researcher at UCLA in the department of psychiatry, and is also a scientific consultant for several biotech companies. He has a wealth of experience in yoga and mindfulness, physical fitness, and even stand-up comedy. 00:57:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoAbout the book: Depression can feel like a downward spiral, pulling you into a vortex of sadness, fatigue, and apathy. In The Upward Spiral,neuroscientist Alexhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/04/21/guest-susan-campbell-phd-co-author-of-five-minute-relationship-repairRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/04/21/guest-susan-campbell-phd-co-author-of-five-minute-relationship-repair/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/04/21/guest-susan-campbell-phd-co-author-of-five-minute-relationship-repairTue, 21 Apr 2015 21:00:00 GMTGuest: Susan Campbell Ph.D, co-author of Five Minute Relationship RepairMy guest this week on Relationships 2.0 is Susan Campbell Ph.D, co-author ofFive Minute Relationship Repair: Quickly Heal Upsets, Deepen Intimacy, and Use Differences to Strengthen Love. About the book: Long-term happiness in love depends on a couple’s ability to repair the inevitable rifts and differences, large and small, that occur in any relationship. Neuroscience suggests that relationship upsets are best mended quickly, or they accumulate in long-term memory, increase reactive communication, and become harder to repair successfully. And good repair takes five minutes or less! This book offers practical tools and suggested scripts for resolving problems and having your needs met. Following its guidance, you can turn difficulties into opportunities to foster love, trust, and thriving intimacy. About the author: Susan Campbell has long worked as a relationship coach and teamwork consultant to Fortune 500 companies and has authored six books. 00:58:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoMy guest this week on Relationships 2.0 is Susan Campbell Ph.D, co-author ofFive Minute Relationship Repair: Quickly Heal Upsets, Deepen Intimacy, and Use Diffehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/04/14/guest-terry-matlen-msw-author-of-the-queen-of-distractionRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/04/14/guest-terry-matlen-msw-author-of-the-queen-of-distraction/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/04/14/guest-terry-matlen-msw-author-of-the-queen-of-distractionTue, 14 Apr 2015 21:00:00 GMTGuest: Terry Matlen MSW, author of The Queen of DistractionThis week my guest is Terry Matlen MSW, author of The Queen of Distraction: How Women with ADHD Can Conquer Chaos, Find Focus, and Get More Done. Do you rule the realm of disorganization, clutter, and chaos? Are you constantly battling to get things done? Are you ready to give up and toss your day planner into the dungeon (otherwise known as your closet)? If so, you might just be The Queen of Distraction. And whether or not you’ve been formally diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you probably already know that something’s got to give. The Queen of Distraction presents practical skills to help women with ADHD achieve focus and balance in all areas of life, whether it’s at home, at work, or in relationships. Psychotherapist Terry Matlen delves into the feminine side of ADHD—the elements of this condition that are particular to women, such as: relationships, skin sensitivities, meal-planning, parenting, and dealing with out-of-control hormones. In addition, the book offers helpful tips and strategies to get your symptoms under control, and outlines a number of effective treatment options for you to pursue. From getting dressed in the morning, to making it to a job interview, to planning dinner—sometimes just getting through the day can be an ordeal for a woman with ADHD. If you’ve been accused of getting lost in your own world, maybe it’s time to make a change. If you’re ready to start getting organized and stop leaving your groceries in the car, this book can help. It’s more than just a survival guide; it’s an ADHD how-to to help you thrive! About the author: Terry Matlen, MSW, is a psychotherapist, consultant, writer, and coach. She is the author of Survival Tips for Women with ADHD and founder of addconsults.com.  00:59:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoThis week my guest is Terry Matlen MSW, author of The Queen of Distraction: How Women with ADHD Can Conquer Chaos, Find Focus, and Get More Done. Do you rule thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/04/07/guest-irvin-d-yalom-author-of-creatures-of-a-dayRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/04/07/guest-irvin-d-yalom-author-of-creatures-of-a-day/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/04/07/guest-irvin-d-yalom-author-of-creatures-of-a-dayTue, 07 Apr 2015 21:00:00 GMTGuest: Irvin D. Yalom author of Creatures of A DayThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is renowned psychiatrist Irvin D. Yalom author of Creatures of A Day: And Other Tales of Psychotherapy. About the book: “All of us are creatures of a day,” wrote Marcus Aurelius, “rememberer and remembered alike.” In his long-awaited new collection of stories, renowned psychiatrist Irvin D. Yalom describes his patients’ struggles—as well as his own—to come to terms with the two great challenges of existence: how to have a meaningful life, and how to reckon with its inevitable end. In these pages, we meet a nurse, angry and adrift in a morass of misery where she has lost a son to a world of drugs and crime, and yet who must comfort the more privileged through their own pain; a successful businessman who, in the wake of a suicide, despairs about the gaps and secrets that infect every relationship; a newly minted psychologist whose study of the human condition damages her treasured memories of a lost friend; and a man whose rejection of philosophy forces even Yalom himself into a crisis of confidence. Their names and stories will linger long after the book’s last page is turned. Like Love’s Executioner, which established Yalom’s preeminence as a storyteller illuminating the drama of existential therapy, Creatures of a Day is funny, earthy, and often shocking; it is a radically honest statement about the difficulties of human life, but also a celebration of some of the finest fruits—love, family, friendship—that life can bear. We are all creatures of a day. With Yalom as a guide, we can find in this book the means not just to make our own day bearable, but meaningful—and perhaps even joyful.   00:59:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is renowned psychiatrist Irvin D. Yalom author of Creatures of A Day: And Other Tales of Psychotherapy. About the book:http://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/04/01/guest-linda-carroll-author-and-therapistRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/04/01/guest-linda-carroll-author-and-therapist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/04/01/guest-linda-carroll-author-and-therapistWed, 01 Apr 2015 21:00:00 GMTGuest: Linda Carroll, author and therapist.This week my guest is Linda Carroll, author and therapist. We will be discussing how to deal with the whiners in our lives, and how to differentiate them from people who are struggling with depression. How can you be a supportive, compassionate friend? About Linda: Linda Carroll , MS, has worked as a couples therapist for over thirty years. She teaches workshops throughout the United States and also at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico, several times a year. Linda lives in Corvallis, Oregon, with her veterinarian husband and their Jack Russell terrier. She has five children and ten grandchildren. 00:57:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoThis week my guest is Linda Carroll, author and therapist. We will be discussing how to deal with the whiners in our lives, and how to differentiate them from phttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/03/25/guest-anthony-biglan-phd-author-of-the-nurture-effectRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/03/25/guest-anthony-biglan-phd-author-of-the-nurture-effect/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/03/25/guest-anthony-biglan-phd-author-of-the-nurture-effectWed, 25 Mar 2015 21:00:00 GMTGuest: Anthony Biglan, PhD author of The Nurture EffectA fascinating look at the evolution of behavioral science, the revolutionary way it’s changing the way we live, and how nurturing environments can increase people’s well-being in virtually every aspect of our society, from early childhood education to corporate practices. If you want to know how you can help create a better world, read this book. What if there were a way to prevent criminal behavior, mental illness, drug abuse, poverty, and violence? Written by behavioral scientist Tony Biglan, and based on his ongoing research at the Oregon Research Institute, The Nurture Effect offers evidence-based interventions that can prevent many of the psychological and behavioral problems that plague our society. For decades, behavioral scientists have investigated the role our environment plays in shaping who we are, and their research shows that we now have the power within our own hands to reduce violence, improve cognitive development in our children, increase levels of education and income, and even prevent future criminal behaviors. By cultivating a positive environment in all aspects of society—from the home, to the classroom, and beyond—we can ensure that young people arrive at adulthood with the skills, interests, assets, and habits needed to live healthy, happy, and productive lives. The Nurture Effect details over forty years of research in the behavioral sciences, as well as the author’s own research. Biglan illustrates how his findings lay the framework for a model of societal change that has the potential to reverberate through all environments within society. Anthony Biglan, PhD, is a senior scientist at Oregon Research Institute and a leading figure in the development of prevention science.  00:58:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoA fascinating look at the evolution of behavioral science, the revolutionary way it’s changing the way we live, and how nurturing environments can increase peophttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/03/17/karen-koenig-author-of-nice-girls-finish-fatRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/03/17/karen-koenig-author-of-nice-girls-finish-fat/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/03/17/karen-koenig-author-of-nice-girls-finish-fatTue, 17 Mar 2015 21:00:00 GMTKaren Koenig, author of Nice Girls Finish FatThis week my guest is Karen Koenig, author of Nice Girls Finish Fat: Put Yourself First and Change Your Eating Forever. About the book: From a therapist and expert in emotional eating, the first book to explore the link between weight gain and women who do too much, complete with proven techniques for dropping pounds. Many women put too much on their plates, both literally and figuratively. In Nice Girls Finish Fat, psychotherapist Karen R. Koenig explains the link between the two and gives overweight women detailed advice on how to lose their extra baggage—both emotional and physical—by becoming more assertive in every aspect of life. For the millions of overweight women in America, diet and exercise just aren’t cutting it. That’s because many of these women have emotional issues buried deep beneath those stubborn pounds, issues that must be dealt with first if weight loss plans are to succeed. In this illuminating book, based on decades of professional experience, Karen Koenig offers on-the-page psychotherapy to help readers attack the roots of their food problems. With her engaging personal style, she teaches women about the biological connections between repressed emotions and eating, revealing the ways many women use food to stuff their anger, control their aggression, and assuage their feelings of guilt—all in the pursuit of being “nice.” Giving “good girls” permission to love themselves first, Koenig offers thought-provoking quizzes and questions to help readers identify and overcome the habits that have been holding them back. Empowering readers to gain the confidence they need to lose weight. 00:53:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoThis week my guest is Karen Koenig, author of Nice Girls Finish Fat: Put Yourself First and Change Your Eating Forever. About the book: From a therapist and ehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/03/03/guest-lucy-of-datewithlucycomRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/03/03/guest-lucy-of-datewithlucycom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/03/03/guest-lucy-of-datewithlucycomTue, 03 Mar 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: “Lucy” of DatewithLucy.comFrom Lucy about her blog: I’m a 52 year old divorced woman dating online in Vancouver aka “the most beautiful city in the world”. As Lucy, I’m physically anonymous but my blog is completely revealing. Is it easy? No. Is it rewarding? So yes. I have Boo, the greatest kid known to mankind who is never ever EVER allowed to read this, and my friends who support me like human Spanx. Seriously. I am one lucky gal in many respects. In love however, I am still searching for the one who will stick around. I’ve met some nice guys and also some guys that I could have fallen in love with and I’ve gone from seeking a long term relationship to considering a new tattoo: “Date # 6. Anyone? Anyone?” I’ve cried so hard I felt like I was coughing up a lung. I’ve laughed so hard I almost peed my panties. I’ve loved. I’ve learned. I have actually lived my life this year instead of watching from the sidelines and I wouldn’t change any of it for anything. To follow my dating misadventures, read my blog “You’re Still Doable.” Then scroll down to the very bottom to begin at the very beginning when I was a pof. com virgin for the second time and don’t miss a single misstep, eureka moment or handy “do as I say…” touchstone that I sprinkle liberally throughout, just because I can. And yeah…I actually slip in some advice along the way as well. Huh. Take it as you will or not. We’re all grown ups here. Ish. See DatewithLucy.com and Lucy’s review of my book, Love Me Don’t Leave Me 00:55:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoFrom Lucy about her blog: I’m a 52 year old divorced woman dating online in Vancouver aka “the most beautiful city in the world”. As Lucy, I’m physically anonyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/02/24/guest-karen-maezen-millerRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/02/24/guest-karen-maezen-miller/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/02/24/guest-karen-maezen-millerTue, 24 Feb 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Karen Maezen MillerMy guest this week is Karen Maezen Miller, author of Paradise in Plain Sight: Lessons from a Zen Garden. About the book: When Zen teacher Karen Maezen Miller and her family land in a house with a hundred-year-old Japanese garden, she uses the paradise in her backyard to glean the living wisdom of our natural world. Through her eyes, rocks convey faith, ponds preach stillness, flowers give love, and leaves express the effortless ease of letting go. The book welcomes readers into the garden for Zen lessons in fearlessness, forgiveness, presence, acceptance, and contentment. Miller gathers inspiration from the ground beneath her feet to remind us that paradise is always here and now. About the author: Karen Maezen Miller is a wife and mother as well as a Zen Buddhist priest at the Hazy Moon Zen Center in Los Angeles. She and her family live in Sierra Madre, California, with a century-old Japanese garden in their backyard. She writes about spirituality in everyday life. She is the author of Paradise in Plain Sight: Lessons from a Zen Garden, Hand Wash Cold: Care Instructions for an Ordinary Life, Momma Zen: Walking the Crooked Path of Motherhood, and her writing is included in numerous anthologies. 00:53:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoMy guest this week is Karen Maezen Miller, author of Paradise in Plain Sight: Lessons from a Zen Garden. About the book: When Zen teacher Karen Maezen Millerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/02/17/guest-karen-koenig-author-of-the-food-and-feelings-workbookRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/02/17/guest-karen-koenig-author-of-the-food-and-feelings-workbook/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/02/17/guest-karen-koenig-author-of-the-food-and-feelings-workbookTue, 17 Feb 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Karen Koenig author of The Food and Feelings WorkbookAbout the book: An extraordinary, powerful connection exists between feeling and feeding that, if damaged, may lead to one relying on food for emotional support, rather than seeking authentic happiness. This unique workbook takes on the seven emotions that plague problem eaters — guilt, shame, helplessness, anxiety, disappointment, confusion, and loneliness — and shows readers how to embrace and learn from their feelings. Written with honesty and humor, the book explains how to identify and label a specific emotion, the function of that emotion, and why the emotion drives food and eating problems. Each chapter has two sets of exercises: experiential exercises that relate to emotions and eating, and questionnaires that provoke thinking about and understanding feelings and their purpose. Supplemental pages help readers identify emotions and chart emotional development. The final part of the workbook focuses on strategies for disconnecting feeling from food, discovering emotional triggers, and using one’s feelings to get what one wants out of life. About the author: I am a psychotherapist, national educator, international author, and an expert on the psychology of eating–the how and why, not the what, of it. For more than three decades, my mission has been to help people with eating and weight problems learn to eat “normally” and maintain a healthy, stable weight for life without dieting and deprivation. My therapy practice is in Sarasota, FL, where I do tele-coaching and Skype consultation worldwide. As a recovered chronic dieter and binge-eater, I meld my personal recovery wisdom with my professional knowledge and experience to resolve eating problems. 00:51:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoAbout the book: An extraordinary, powerful connection exists between feeling and feeding that, if damaged, may lead to one relying on food for emotional supporhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/02/10/guest-susan-andersonRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/02/10/guest-susan-anderson/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/02/10/guest-susan-andersonTue, 10 Feb 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Susan AndersonThis week my guest is Susan Anderson author of Taming Your Outer Child: Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Healing from Abandonment. About the book: Chances are, you’ve already had run-ins with your Outer Child — the self-sabotaging, bungling, and impulsive part of your personality. This misguided, hidden nemesis blows your diet, overspends, and ruins your love life. Your Outer Child acts out and fulfills your legitimate childlike needs and wants in the wrong place, at the wrong time, and in counterproductive ways: It goes for immediate gratification and the quick fix in spite of your best-laid plans. Now, in a revolutionary rethinking of the link between emotion and behavior, veteran psychotherapist Susan Anderson offers a three-step program to tame your Outer Child’s destructive behavior. This dynamic, transformational set of strategies — action steps that act like physical therapy for the brain — calms your Inner Child, strengthens your Adult Self, releases you from the self-blame and shame at the root of Outer Child issues, and paves new neural pathways that can lead to more productive behavior. The result is happiness, fulfillment, self-mastery, and self-love. About the author: Susan Anderson has devoted more than 30 years of clinical experience and research to helping people overcome abandonment trauma and its aftermath of self sabotaging patterns. Founder of the abandonment recovery movement, she reaches out through her websites, workshops, and media to share her methods of abandonment recovery with abandonment survivors from around the world. Anderson is author of four trailblazing books including Journey from Abandonment to Healing and Taming Your Outer Child which guide people through a protocol specific to healing abandonment, heartbreak, and loss. 00:53:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoThis week my guest is Susan Anderson author of Taming Your Outer Child: Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Healing from Abandonment. About the book: Chances are, yohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/02/03/guestjamie-beckman-to-discuss-our-shared-passion-for-the-bachelorbacheloretteRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/02/03/guestjamie-beckman-to-discuss-our-shared-passion-for-the-bachelorbachelorette/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/02/03/guestjamie-beckman-to-discuss-our-shared-passion-for-the-bachelorbacheloretteTue, 03 Feb 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest:Jamie Beckman, to discuss our shared passion for The Bachelor/BacheloretteThis week my guest is author Jamie Beckman. This is her second time on my radio show. This time our discussion will focus on our shared passion for The Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise. About the show: The Bachelor franchise is an empire that TV viewers either love, love to hate, or love to live-tweet. Or all three! Jamie Beckman has been a Bachelor live-tweeter (she is hilarious!) going on five years now, much to the chagrin of her more serious followers, and loves trading observations and quips with fellow fans. She has no words for what a disappointment Ben Flajnik was as a Bachelor and quite frankly still isn’t over that season. She still holds out hope for Chris Soules, bless his heart. About my guest: Jamie Beckman is a writer, editor, and the author of the book  The Frisky 30-Day Breakup Guide. Jamie has written about health, nutrition, fitness, relationships, sex, travel, beauty, and style for print publications and web properties including Redbook, USA TODAY, the L.A. Times, Health, Men’s Journal, Men’s Health, Best Life, Better Homes and Gardens, First for Women, Publishers Weekly, Cheer Professional, The Frisky, SheKnows.com, BudgetTravel.com, CNN.com, MensFitness.com, Bethenny.com, Lifestyle Mirror, The Good Men Project, CMJ.com, and Crushable.com. Her favorite interview was Animal House‘s Flounder — very nice guy. 00:50:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoThis week my guest is author Jamie Beckman. This is her second time on my radio show. This time our discussion will focus on our shared passion for The Bachelorhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/01/27/guest-margaret-floyd-a-nutritional-therapist-writer-and-real-food-advocateRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/01/27/guest-margaret-floyd-a-nutritional-therapist-writer-and-real-food-advocate/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/01/27/guest-margaret-floyd-a-nutritional-therapist-writer-and-real-food-advocateTue, 27 Jan 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Margaret Floyd, a nutritional therapist, writer, and real food advocate.Guest: Margaret Floyd, a nutritional therapist, writer, and real food advocate. She is also my favorite go-to expert about all food and nutrition related advice. About the topic: If you have a chronic health issue that won’t go away no matter how much you do everything “right”, then this interview is a must for you. Margaret will share some of the clinical insights she’s been finding with her clients to get at the root of even the most stubborn chronic issues. It could be hidden in what you’re eating and, more importantly, how your body is (or isn’t) digesting it. About the guest: Margaret Floyd is a nutritional therapist, writer, and real food advocate. She’s has been on the pursuit of the ideal, nutritious, and delicious way of eating for the better part of her adult life. Margaret received her Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) certification from the Nutritional Therapy Association and was certified as a Holistic Health Counselor by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She is also a Certified GAPS Practitioner, a Certified Healing Foods Specialist, is certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, and has a thriving private practice in Los Angeles, California through which she supports clients throughout North America and Europe to achieve true health and vitality through diet and lifestyle changes. She currently blogs at www.eatnakednow.com as well as several other health-related websites. You can connect with her at www.facebook.com/takeitalloff,www.twitter.com/margaretfloyd, or www.pinterest.com/margaretfloyd/ 00:51:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoGuest: Margaret Floyd, a nutritional therapist, writer, and real food advocate. She is also my favorite go-to expert about all food and nutrition related advicehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/01/20/guest-raychelle-cassada-lohmann-author-of-teen-anxiety-a-cbt-and-actRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/01/20/guest-raychelle-cassada-lohmann-author-of-teen-anxiety-a-cbt-and-act/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/01/20/guest-raychelle-cassada-lohmann-author-of-teen-anxiety-a-cbt-and-actTue, 20 Jan 2015 22:00:00 GMTGuest: Raychelle Cassada Lohmann author of Teen Anxiety: A CBT and ACTAbout the book: Today’s teens are faced with all sorts of decisions, dilemmas and difficulties, from exam worries to friendship and relationship problems. The result is that anxiety is an increasingly common problem, and professionals need practical ways of helping these anxious teens. Teen Anxietyis a practical manual to use with teenagers to help them cope with anxious feelings. With 60 easy-to-do activities based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), teenagers can be helped to understand what triggers their anxiety; the importance of taking care of themselves; how to work through anxious feelings, fear, stress, and panic; and how to accept and manage thoughts and emotions. Part 1 of the book provides a guide to CBT, ACT and what anxiety is, and the manual also includes scaling questions for assessment and graphs to track progress. This ready-to-use manual, packed with information and activities, will be invaluable to professionals working with anxious teenagers. About the author: Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, MS, LPC, is the author of The Anger Workbook for Teens (New Harbinger Publications), Staying Cool…When You’re Steaming Mad (Marco Products), The Bullying Workbook for Teens (New Harbinger Publications), Teen Anxiety (Jessica Kingsley) and Blogger of Teen Angst for Psychology Today. 00:51:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoAbout the book: Today’s teens are faced with all sorts of decisions, dilemmas and difficulties, from exam worries to friendship and relationship problems. Thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/01/13/guest-karen-koenigRelationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/01/13/guest-karen-koenig/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/relationships2point0/2015/01/13/guest-karen-koenigTue, 13 Jan 2015 21:00:00 GMTGuest: Karen KoenigThis week my guest is Karen Koenig, author of Outsmarting Overeating: Boost Your Life Skills, End Your Food Problems. About the book: The reason you turn to food when you’re stressed or distressed is that you don’t have better ways of managing life’s ups and downs. According to Karen R. Koenig, an expert on the psychology of eating, you can transform your eating habits—and your life—by developing effective life skills. When you have enhanced skills, you won’t need to turn to mindless eating to make it through the day and will get the best out of life rather than letting life get the best of you. With Koenig’s guidance, you’ll learn how to establish and maintain functional relationships, take care of yourself physically and emotionally, think rationally, and create a passionate, joyful, and meaningful life. When these behaviors take root and become automatic, food becomes what it is meant to be: nourishment and one of life’s many pleasures. About the author: I am a psychotherapist, national educator, international author, and an expert on the psychology of eating—the how and why, not the what, of it. For more than three decades, my mission has been to help people with eating and weight problems learn to eat “normally” and maintain a healthy, stable weight for life without dieting and deprivation. My therapy practice is in Sarasota, FL, where I do tele-coaching and Skype consultation worldwide. As a recovered chronic dieter and binge-eater, I meld my personal recovery wisdom with my professional knowledge and experience to resolve eating problems. My books are Nice Girls Finish Fat, The Rules of “Normal” Eating, The Food and Feelings Workbook, and What Every Therapist Needs to Know About Treating Eating and Weight Issues. 00:50:00Relationships with Dr SkeennoThis week my guest is Karen Koenig, author of Outsmarting Overeating: Boost Your Life Skills, End Your Food Problems. About the book: The reason you turn to f