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Many people spend more time with their co-workers than with their own families, which can lead to sometimes strained relationships with your colleagues. Dr. Deanna Brann returns to Conversations Live to share advice on mending fences and creating a more positive atmosphere at work! Later, Vicki chats with leading Canadian cookbook author Norene Gilletz!

Catch Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair every Monday at noon Pacific on KKNW 1150AM or 94.9FM HD. And keep up with Vicki via Twitter, as well as getting exclusive updates and show notes by liking Conversations Live on Facebook!

With over 25 years experience as a clinical psychotherapist, Dr. Deanna Brann has gathered a vast array of knowledge and helpful advice on how to keep various relationships from being stressed or reaching the breaking point. Last time she discussed the often strained feelings between in-laws, and today she returns to help guide us through another often difficult relationship: the co-workers! Brann’s 5 tips towards making amends with colleagues are an invaluable addition to your mental peace of mind at work, including looking at the bigger picture, bridging the gap between what we want and what we get from co-workers, and focusing on the details. Dr. Brann combines her own personal experiences with her clinical background to create real world advice that works!

Norene Gilletz is a popular author of specialized cookbooks throughout North America. Her recipes are developed for a wide audience, but she is often particularly lauded for her focus on Kosher and Passover friendly dishes. One of her recent books was written with taking control of thyroid cancer in mind. The Low Iodine Cookbook offers easy to make and delicious recipes, along with some tips, that features an introduction from Dr. Kenneth Ain, offering a complete explanation of how adhering to a low iodine diet benefits thyroid cancer patients! In addition to her cookbooks, Norene is a columnist, food consultant, cooking teacher, lecturer, and owner of the eclectic website Gourmania.com!

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If you have ever wanted to give back to your community and make it a better place to live, but are not sure how to get started, Elijah Winfrey’s example is a great one to follow. This Community Champ gives of himself freely and discusses with Vicki how you can make a difference! Later, bestselling author Jo Robinson discusses a more natural… or wild… way to eat and the benefits that come along with it!

Due to a scheduling conflict, anthropologist Barbara J. King will join Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair at a later date to discuss her compelling new book, How Animals Grieve.

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Elijah Winfrey has several passions in his life, and has found a way to channel them into giving back to his community and being among those who strive to really make a difference in others lives. From being an active volunteer for the Make A Wish Foundation, to starting Team Winfrey, he is constantly evolving ways to enhance the lives of others. With a niece and nephew who are both autistic, he is also a strong advocate for raising awareness for autism, and serves as vice president of the Seattle Children’s Autism Guild. An avid golfer, Winfrey is involved in several charity golf events and coaches at The First Tee of Greater Seattle.

Although exclusively foraging for wild plants is no longer feasible, there is no reason that we can’t select the fruits and vegetables that come closest to providing the nutritional bounty of their wild ancestors while also pleasing the modern palate. Bestselling author Jo Robinson has uncovered dozens of these jewels of nutrition hiding in plain sight in ordinary supermarkets, as well as farmer’s markets, U-pick orchards, and seed catalogs. In her new book Eating on the Wild Side, Robinson covers how to store and prepare these stellar fruits and vegetables to maximize their healthy benefits. She also shares some fascinating and surprising facts, like why canned blueberries are more nutritious than fresh ones, how some of the newer varieties of supersweet corn are no better than a Snickers bar, and why you should eat broccoli as soon after harvest as possible!

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In a society where the smallest things are under close scrutiny and the watchful eye of so many as techonology has shrunk the world, how is it human trafficking remains prevalant in this country? Human rights activist Tess Cacciatore shares her insights into this extraordinary issue. Later, if you consider “boss” the ultimate 4-letter word, or are tired of all the jerks at work, then Office Idiots author Ken Lloyd is here today to help you cope with your workplace being a jerkplace!

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Human trafficking is here in our backyard and it’s all too real, as 72% of trafficking victims identified are from the US. Even more sobering is that 27% of victims identified over a 4 year span were children, with two-thirds of them being girls. Tess Cacciatore, human rights champion and co-founder of the non-profit Global Women’s Empowerment Network (GWEN) takes an in-depth look at how this issue continues to be prevalent in a society where it seems our smallest movements can be tracked and recorded. She will also discuss the cultural differences that are often at the root of the problem, and how women can fight back when their own culture tells them not to. Combining over two decades of film and non-profit experience, Cacciatore has a truly unique approach to human rights… fostering education and connectivity through technology to promote an agenda of peace and equality.
Based upon thousands of letters to his newspaper column and website, www.jerksatwork.com, Ken Lloyd penned Office Idiots to spotlight workplace jerks wherever they exist in an organization. In addition to practical advice on what to do or say when you encounter them, the book shows you how to deal with Techno-jerks and E-jerks, deal with some really off-the-wall jerk behaviors, avoid enabling the jerks… and perhaps most important of all… make sure you don’t become one! Lloyd is a nationally recognized management consultant, speaker, author, and newspaper columnist. He holds a PhD in organizational behavior from UCLA, and has taught numerous MBA classes at his alma mater’s The Anderson School, among other univiersities.

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Have you ever fallen for someone, only to find out they were in it for a physical relationship and not much more? Too often women seeking something more meaningful are unintentionally duped by men just looking for a good time. Dr. Jill Weber is a psychologist who takes a close look at having sex vs. wanting intimacy.

Join us every Monday at noon Pacific for Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair, on KKNW 1150AM or 94.9FM HD. Find out more exclusive information about upcoming shows by liking Conversations Live on Facebook, and keep up with Vicki St. Clair throughout the week on Twitter!

Today is a landmark day for Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair as we celebrate our 6th Anniversary! Which, of course, would not be possible without the most important contributors to the show… our FABULOUS listeners! It’s your calls, e-mails, and feedback that keep Conversations Live going, and we cannot express our appreciation to our loyal listeners enough!

We would also like to extend a very special thank you to the rock that keeps Conversations Live afloat…KKNW studio producer Eric Reidar. Eric has been with us since the begining (and 3 years with Vicki before that) and is always professional, produces our audio, and keeps us live every week! And he also occasionally has time for a little fun:

Finally, one more thank you to associate producer David Vandver, who has been with us since 2010. His dedication to keeping the website up to date writing the guest information and ensuring the podcasts are posted promptly each week is integral to our ultimate goal… providing you, the listeners, with the best experience possible! Thanks again for a great 6 years!!

Finding love and lasting intimacy can be a difficult goal for many women, and oftentimes it leads to accepting a purely sexual relationship with the hopes it will lead to more, only to be let down time and again. Using real stories from women of various ages and stages of life in her new book Having Sex, Wanting Intimacy: Why Women Settle for One-Sided Relationships, Dr. Jill Weber shows how these patterns of behavior, which she refers to as “Sextimacy”, produce disappointment, depression, and a low self-esteem, causing a vulnerability to being used. It’s a hard pattern to break, but Dr. Weber provides hope with some very clear tips on how to stop it. Dr. Weber is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in the Washington DC area. She has appeared in media outlets as varied as Nightline, Teen Vogue, CNN, Seventeen Magazine, and The Discovery Channel, among others.

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From shark-diving in Hawaii to Fright Night in Philly, Melanie Brocklehurst captures the ups, downs, and hilarity of internet dating and travelling in unfamiliar territory in 50 Dates in 50 States! And if the thought of spending summer vacation with the in-laws sends you running for the hills, don’t miss Vicki’s chat with in-law relationship expert Dr. Deanna Brann!

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Part travelogue, part romp, and part how-to guide, 50 Dates in 50 States: One Woman’s Journey to Positive Change is an inspiring chronicle of Melanie Brocklehurst’s self-discovery. You will laugh and cry along with her as she makes out at her first drive-in movie in California, flees a stalker in New Mexico, encounters a married man in Virginia, and a vegetarian in Texas!

With over 25 years of clinical experience, psychotherapist and in-law relationship expert Dr. Deanna Brann knows how utterly exhausting merely the idea of spending a vacation (which should be relaxing) with your in-laws can be. Between sharing responsibilities, being forced into group activities, and travel with kids/grandkids… these minor annoyances create stress, that gone unchecked, can lead to a family breakdown! Before you embark on a potentially disastrous vacation, Dr. Brann offers 5 tips today that can turn that family trip from miserable to memorable!

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The advancements in technology are changing the workplace at a faster rate than ever… but at what cost to the workforce? Find out how you can stay one step ahead with leading career expert and visiting scholar at Stanford Dr. Tracey Wilen-Daugenti. But first, Vicki chats with Nicki Gilmour about women in technology, and Dr. Cassandra Beauvoir on how to REALLY relax when on vacation!

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The future we have read about in science fiction stories is nearly here. We are not far off from autonomous cars… endangering the careers of the taxi driver. Robotics have been used for a long time in healthcare, endangering the surgeon. Online college classes, self-serve checkout stands, ATM’s… these conveniences take the place of college professors, retail checkers, and bank tellers. The accelerated advancements in technology in our times have created a constant need for ANY worker to continually hone their skills, learn the technology, and keep on top of trends to ensure their continued viability. Dr. Tracey Wilen-Daugenti is a prominent thought leader on careers, author of ten books, and a visiting scholar at Stanford researching the impact of technology on future careers. Her latest book is Women Lead: Career Perspectives From Workplace Leaders.

On vacation but can’t relax? A vacation might take the employee out of the workplace, but a new Harris Poll found that nearly a third of all Americans still work while away via their smart phones. If you want to find out how to truly de-stress and unwind, then you need to read Certainty: Make Your Dreams Come True. Author Dr. Cassandra Beauvoir offers simple techniques and strategies to help you unplug completely and not let your vacation become counter-productive. Dr. Beauvoir has worked as an intuitive, psychotherapist, teacher, author, speaker, pianist and composer, with over 25 years with a private practice.

As founder and CEO of Evolved People Media LLC, Nicki Gilmour is a dedicated workplace game changer with over a decade of experience in the media industry. In a recent article, the flagship website of her company, The Glass Hammer, issued a report examining the next generation of women leaders in technology and the responsiblities that companies have in supporting their development. Find out the three takeaways that will really make you think, and how women can leverage this information to their their advantage, as well as help leaders attract better talent to their teams.

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Enjoy this encore edition of Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair! Vicki returns live on July 15th!
We love to celebrate ordinary people leading extraordinary lives! Today, meet Dave and Deb from Toronto, Canada. Married 14 years, they’ve always lived a life less ordinary. Just a year into their relationship, they relocated from Toronto to Vancouver to pursue their dreams of being famous musicians. While things didn’t exactly go as planned, they did fall into the booming film business — Dave as a Rigging Gaffer and Deb as a Make-Up Artist. And now … well, you’ll have to join us to find out! And stay tuned for Sean Meshorer with the Bliss Experiment! Listen live on Seattle’s KKNW 1150 or FM 94.9 HD3. Or stream live radio broadcast at http://1150kknw.com/listen.

“Adventure is For Everyone” is the motto Deb and Dave live by, traveling the globe, shooting video, writing, blogging and speaking. Learn more about the destinations and explorations of this amazing couple at http://theplanetd.com/.

In just 28 days, you can learn how to find authentic, lasting happiness no matter your external circumstances! A moment of bliss can change your life forever. Learn more from Sean Meshorer in The Bliss Experiment!

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Peter Brown Hoffmeister effortlessly weaves his experiences as a rock climber and authority on outdoor pursuits into his new novel Graphic the Valley, a gripping story set in one of America’s most endearing treasures… Yosemite National Park. But first, Vicki chats with National Geographic’s Robin Terry about Everything Money!

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Did you know that between 1912 and 1918 you could take your money to Washington to be washed and ironed?  Or that the world’s largest diamond is worth $400 million?  As the editor of Everything Money, Robin Terry has a treasure trove of fun facts stashed away, and she loves sharing them!  Terry is currently a senior editor at National Geographic Kids. 

Peter Brown Hoffmeister is a rock climber, writer, public speaker, and gear tester for Nike.  As if that weren’t enough, he also teaches literature, creative writing, outdoor pursuits, and survival at the high school level.  In Graphic the Valley, Hoffmeister weaves history, adventure, tragedy, and family into a tapestry set in one of America’s legendary epicenters of climbing and wilderness, Yosemite National Park, itself a well defined character in the story.  A resident of Eugene, OR, Hoffmeister loves getting his daughters involved in the amazing adventures the great northwest has to offer!

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Nothing is more important than having a home, and journalist Sally Ooms has an inspiring new book about everyday people who have fallen off center and righted themselves. Vicki is also joined by quite possibly the hardest-working author in America, Steve Berry, plus the Sexy Vegan Brian Patton!

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Finding Home: How Americans Prevail is an inspiring book by journalist Sally Ooms about people who are searching for, or trying to keep, a home, and about people who have come off their center and have righted themselves. These are everyday Americans… vets and foster kids, laid-off workers and single moms, retirees and small business owners… all who have faced down the problems society throws at them to not just cope, but thrive. Ooms has been a print journalist for 30 years, appearing in a myriad of publications as a reporter, correspondent, and editor, receiving awards for her editorial writing, spot news, features, and investigative reporting.

New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author Steve Berry returns with The King’s Deception, another Cotton Malone thrill ride, which takes readers to the heart of England, uncovering a secret that threatens to rock Great Britain to it’s royal foundations. “As smart as it is chilling, as bold as it is brash, Berry’s latest is literary entertainment of the highest order further cementing his status as heir to the throne of Ludlum.” (Providence Journal) With 15 million books in print in 40 languages in 51 countries, along with hosting writer’s workshops all around the country while joining his wife in an effort to save a myriad of endangered historic treasures, you will have a hard time finding a harding worker author than Steve Berry!

When Brian Patton, a regular guy rather than a highfalutin’ chef, began posting videos on Youtube as his alter ego, “The Sexy Vegan,” celebrity status, including a book deal for his first book The Sexy Vegan Cookbook quickly ensued. Now he’s done it again with his upcoming new book The Sexy Vegan’s Happy Hour at Home: Small Plates, Big Flavors, and Potent Cocktails. Lively, efficient, and funny, each page proves that seriously good – and good for you – food can be easy, fun, and delectable! Just check out this fun trailer!

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“People get afraid of break-ins. My break-in involves teeth, claws, and a hell of a lot of bad weather.” Sue Aikens’ address is a GPS coordinate 197 miles north of the Arctic Circle, where she lives alone. Learn how she survives and thrives in what most people would consider the worst possible conditions on Earth. Today, Vicki is also joined by iconic author Judy Blume to discuss the first major motion picture adaptation of one of her works, and Lisa Renee Jones with the latest in her wildly popular Inside Out series!

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Sue Aikens is the sole resident of Kavik River Camp… her nearest neighbor, besides 80 plus grizzly bears within a 10-mile radius, is 300 miles away. Returning home after months away for surgery on a broken ankle, Sue is faced with uncertainty. Is her camp even accessible in the winter snow? Has it been overrun by wildlife? Does she have the neccessary supplies to survive another vicious winter? Featured on National Geographic’s Life Below Zero, she has faced -100 degree temperatures, 100 mph winds, and circling wolves… and has taught herself to ignore fear in the face of it all. Most people’s nightmare is her way of life.

Judy Blume is the iconic author of countless bestsellers, including Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Blubber, and the five book series featuring the irrepressible Fudge. Tiger Eyes marks the first time one of her works has been adapted into a major motion picture. Co-written by her son Lawrence, who also serves as the director of the film, it tells the story of Davey, a 17-year old girl abruptly relocated to the strange “atom bomb” town of Los Alamos, New Mexico. Grieving over the sudden and violent death of her father, Davey meets a mysterious young Native-American while exploring the surrounding canyons, and they make a connection that helps her bridge the gap from heart-breaking pain and confusion, to love and life after the tragedy. Starring Willa Holland, Tatanka Means, and Amy Jo Johnson, Tiger Eyes represents Blume’s uncanny ability to tell a coming of age story that appeals to any age! See the trailer here!

USA Today and NY Times bestseller Lisa Renee Jones was one of the top businesswomen in the country when she decided to embark on an undertaking of a more creative bent. Her first effort in her now wildly popular Inside Out series was self-published… for 10 days that is, when Simon and Schuster snatched it up! Her latest effort in the series, the thrilling and chilling Behind Closed Doors teams her up with storagetreasures.com, co-founded by Storage Wars stars Dan and Laura Dotson.

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