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Raymond Francis, M.Sc. was too weak to leave his bed. Or even lift his head from the pillow. His diagnosis: acute chemical hepatitis, chronic fatigue, multiple chemical sensitivities, and autoimmune syndrome. How did his prognosis shift from certain death to healthy recovery?

Francis explains his groundbreaking theory in this way: One disease, two causes of disease, and six pathways between health and disease. A graduate of MIT, Francis is a trained chemist and health educator recognized around the world as a leader in the emerging field of optimal health maintenance. He’s also the president of Beyond Health Corporation and the publisher of Beyond Health News. His book, Never Be Sick Again: Health is a Choice, Learn How to Choose It is the focus of today’s Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair.

Presenting an encore broadcast of Vicki’s conversation with leading environmental authority, David Steinman, who drove across the U.S. in search of the truth about how America-at-large is helping, and hindering, global warming.

Steinman is a recognized consumer advocate and author of The Safe-Shopper’s Bible and Diet for a Poisoned Planet. Today he shares his findings – sometimes pleasantly surprising, sometimes disturbing – in Safe Trip to Eden: Ten Steps to Save the Planet Earth from the Global Warming Meltdown.

Why do I feel so squeezed, financially? What happened to every man’s American Dream? Is social security really going broke; and what will that mean to me? If I hire an immigrant, am I hurting a native-born worker? Why is our health care system so expensive; and why won’t my insurance cover routine check ups?

Jared Bernstein helps confused Americans make sense of our trying economic conditions. He’s a senior economist and director of the Living Standards Program at the Economic Policy Institute in Washington, DC. He’s the author of All Together Now and the coauthor of eight editions of the The State of Working America. His work has been published in The American Prospect, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and New York Daily News. Bernstein is also a featured weekly commentator on a variety of CNBC programs such as “Kudlow and Company” and “Morning Call”, he makes regular appearances on various NPR programs, including “Morning Edition” and “Marketplace”. Tune in today at noon for a discussion around Jared Bernstein’s latest book, Crunch: Why Am I Feeling So Squeezed (And Other Unsolved Economic Mysteries).

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Vicki’s guest today is a 2006 Readers’ Choice Winner for Fast Company magazine’s “Fast 50” list of leading creative thinkers.

Bobbi DePorter is a dynamic author, business leader, and member of the Transformational Leadership Council. She is also the President of SuperCamp, the original Academic and Life Skills summer camp — unique in that it deals with the whole person, providing practical learning skills, while developing the life skills of the teenage and pre-teen campers.

After studying Dr. Georgi Lozanov’s work on accelerated learning techniques (ALT), DePorter herself became a pioneer in the field. She co-founded a successful business school, and then went on to apply the same strategies to school-age children.

Tune in Monday at noon to find out how ALT can help you in business, at home, on job sites, and in the classroom. And learn more about the SuperCamp coming to the University of Washington this summer. See more at QLN.com

Although John Harlin III promised his mother he’d never be an Alpine climber, he became obsessed with conquering the mountain that killed his father.

A former host of PBS’s Anyplace Wild, Harlin is the editor of the American Alpine Journal and contributing editor for Backpacker. He’s also a frequent contributor to numerous publications including Outside magazine. His Eiger expedition is featured in The Alps, a motion picture film for IMAX Theatres. Harlin’s book is The Eiger Obsession: Facing the Mountain that Killed My Father.

Also in this hour, teacher extraordinaire and founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation, Erin Gruwell. Her story was so inspirational it became a Hollywood movie starring Academy Award Winner, Hilary Swank. Gruwell’s students said: “Following the Rodney King Riots and the O.J. Simpson trial, the mood in our city was unsettling, and on our first day of high school, we had only three things in common: we hated school, we hated our teacher, and we hated each other. Whether it was official or not, we all knew that we had been written off.” They were labeled “delinquents”, “below average”, and “unteachable” … but Erin Gruwell saw beyond all that and changed their lives. Tune in for the follow up story and how, because of their combined courage and strength, those same students are now thriving.

Today’s guest applied seven years of study into understanding the impact of food and environmental toxins on the health and brain function of children. But she’s not promoting a ‘diet’ – she calls herself a ‘diet synthesizer’.

Julie Matthew’s goal is to empower people’s ability to further health and healing. We’ll discuss how biochemical imbalances create a neurological disorder; how genetics come into play; how environmental toxins can alter genetics; beneficial dietary options; and a holistic nutritional approach to healing.

Julie Matthews is a Certified Nutrition Consultant specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder, and has been a DAN practitioner for five years. Her work is based on scientific research, biochemistry, and the healing role of nutrition. She has her own private practice and radio show in San Francisco. See more about Julie Matthews’ book Nourishing Hope: Nutrition Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Almost 6 million people in the US are diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder … for some, a monthly doctor’s visit and a handful of pills, offers little comfort …

Today we take a look a some of the breakthrough research and new medical strategies providing New Hope for People with Bipolar Disorder. We’ll examine new treatments; how to get properly diagnosed; traditional and complementary solutions; and proven methods for managing your life and your work.

Dr. Bernard Golden has been a practicing psychologist for more than 30 years. He co-wrote New Hope with author and bipolar survivor, Nancy Rosenfeld; and Dr. Jan Fawcett – who shared the Falcone Prize for research on depression and suicide, and is currently a mental health consultant on the Oprah show.

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If the thought of dealing with lawyers makes your stomach churn, learn more about the kinder, gentler approach of Holistic Law.

Jamie Clausen is the founder of Phinney Estate Law right here in Seattle. The holistic approach requires Jamie to get to know her clients as people … “they’re more than just their legal problems”. Getting to know their values, personal priorities, and families allows Jamie to look at the bigger picture when planning and resolving legal issues. It also means that clients get to know their attorney better, making them feel more comfortable during potentially difficult times. Join us for Holistic Law and Estate Planning: who needs to plan, why you need to plan, how to plan, and what might happen if you don’t! Listen to Podcast with Jamie Clausen below.

In the second half of the show: Are you in a dead-end relationship? Do you constantly put yourself down? Do you look for Mr. True Blue only to find Mr. Infidelity? Do you feel more like a doormat than a person? Well, if you’re tired of everyone telling you to stop being a fool for love, Dr. Debra Mandel joins Vicki to tell us how to Dump that Chump! Dr. Mandel is a renowned relationship expert, and a regularly featured guest expert in all forms of media: television, print, and radio. She’s also a speaker and a columnist, and has spoken and written about hundreds of topics ? specifically in self development, relationships and family topics.

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When Amy Sutherland wrote about using animal-training techniques on her husband to improve their marriage for the New York Times “Modern Love” column, her article became the New York Times’ Most-Emailed article of 2006, led to book and movie deals (Naomi Watts is currently slated to star). And she still receives letters from readers asking for relationship advice!

Fresh off an appearance on the Today Show and with a feature in the current issue of Newsweek magazine, journalist Amy Sutherland shares the secrets of WHAT SHAMU TAUGHT ME ABOUT LIFE, LOVE AND MARRIAGE: Lessons for People from Animals and Their Trainers. Learn how working with animals and progressive animal trainers changed the author. And find out what her scariest moment was like during her research.

Also in this hour, you’ve heard of 50 ways to leave your lover. Now we have 50 Ways to Leave Your 40s: Living It Up in Life’s Second Half. Co-authored by a savvy doctor, Peggy Spencer, M.D, and award-winning writer and graphic designer, Sheila Key, 50 Ways to Leave Your 40s explains how to rock and roll your way over the hill.

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Food, drugs, alcohol … if you’re struggling at any level with an addiction, or fighting to prevent a relapse, Mindful Solutions can start helping you today.

Dr. Stefanie Goldstein and Dr. Elisha Goldstein practice psychotherapy and group meditations in Los Angeles, CA. As clinical psychologists and trained teachers of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, they co-produced Mindful Solutions for Addiction and Relapse Prevention, a powerful new program to help you start turning things around right now. See more about Dr. Elisha and Dr. Stefanie Goldstein.

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