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Habits. At once both irritating and comforting. Everyone has them, and few things are more difficult to quit! New York Times reporter Charles Duhigg joins Vicki today, bringing to light how habits are formed and how they can make a difference in your life! Plus advertising genius Peter Rosch discusses his life as a recovering alcoholic and his new thriller!

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On its most basic level, a habit is a neurological loop. Take brushing your teeth, for instance. It begins with a cue (my mouth tastes funny), which leads to a routine (time to brush my teeth), which ends with a reward (minty fresh!). Many daily activities are the result of habit, rather than an actual decision making process. In his New York Times bestseller The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg examines how habits are born, and retraining the brain to stop the bad habit trigger. But habits are not always a negative! He also looks at how implementing “keystone” habits can lead to the difference between utter failure and unparalleled success! Whether you are looking to stop having that midnight snack or to learn how athletes like MIchael Phelps rely on race-day habits to win, this book has something for you. Charles Duhigg is an investigative reporter for the New York Times, where he has most recently been the lead writer for it’s front-page series on Apple. He is a winner of the National Academy of Sciences, National Journalism, and George Polk awards, and was a part of a team of finalists for the 2009 Pulitzer Prize. He frequently contributes to NPR, This American Life, PBS’s Newshour, and Frontline.

“The hit show Mad Men entertains viewers with escapades in the advertising world, but life in the real world of advertising can be anything but entertainment,” says Peter Rosch, the creative genius behind popular ad campaigns for Miller Brewing Company, Levi’s, Rolling Stone Magazine, and the new acclaimed Fear No Susan Glenn AXE campaign. In his new fiction thriller My Dead Friend Sarah: A Novel, he calls upon his experiences as a recovering alcoholic, expertly exploring the psychology of an alcoholic while skillyfully rendering a unique story of a missing woman. When Rosch isn’t writing ads, educating his fans via his blog Level9Paranoia.com, or performing in his rock band, The Future, you will most likely find him playing fetch with his cat, Target. Yes, his cat plays fetch! In October, Rosch will celebrate four years of sobriety.

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The dog days of summer are soon upon us, and what better way to enjoy the heart of the summer then to relax outside with a compelling story you just can’t put down! Once again, Conversations Live is proud to welcome some of the hottest fiction writers in the country! 

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In the midst of a sudden spring snowstorm, an unknown man armed with a gun walks into an elementary school classroom. Outside the school, the town of Broken Branch watches and waits. As tension mounts with each passing minute, the fears and grudges of the small town are revealed as the locals race to discover the identity of the stranger who holds their children hostage. Recently released, One Breath Away is the latest work from Heather Gudenkauf, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Weight of Silence and These Things Hidden. One Breath Away has already follwed suit as a New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller!

What happens when you are followed by millions and loved by none? Logan Wade hasn’t seen her cousin Kelsey since their parents separated them as children, but when she gets a call from her famous cousin offering a job as her assistant, she can’t refuse. Their reunion is quickly overshadowed by the toxic dynamic between Kelsey and her parents, and it is soon revealed that the wounds that tore them apart so many years ago have created a show-stopping family business! Hampton’s Magazine calls Between You and Me by Emma McLaughlin and Nicole Kraus “The ultimate summer read.” This prolific duo have authored several novels, including The New York Times bestselling The Nanny Diaries, the longest hardcover bestseller of 2002 which was made into a major motion picture starring Scarlett Johansson, Laura Linney, and Alicia Keys. Between You and Me will be available in stores August 21st, but you can buy it online right here, right now!

Finally, Vicki discusses what the author calls a “cultural autobiography” in Peter Lefcourt’s An American Family. Set between two of the most dynamic events in American History – Kennedy’s assassination and 9/11 – An American Family chronicles the lives of five immigrant Baby Boomer siblings. Peter Lefcourt is a refugee from the trenches of Hollywood, where he has distinguished himself as a writer and producer of film and television. Among his credits are “Cagney and Lacey,” for which he won an Emmy; “Monte Carlo,” in which he managed to keep Joan Collins in the same wardrobe for 35 pages; the relentlessy sentimental “Danielle Steele’s Fine Things,” and the underrated and hurried “The Women of Windsor,” the most sordid, and thankfully last, miniseries about the British Royal Family. He is a 30 handicap golfer, drinks too much good win, and has never been awarded the Nobel Prize for anything.

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Peter C. Siegel, R.H, is a highly acclaimed international personal development coach and veteran peak performance expert, whose proven methods help you experience unparalleled confidence, success and personal growth. You’ve heard Pete on many national TV and radio shows (too many to mention here!) as well as numerous podcasts around the world. He’s written more than 250 articles, published in more than 50 magazines; and has published / produced 25 self-help books and CDs – all of which are designed to help people create dynamic changes and build success strategies into their own lives. Learn more about Pete Siegel and his powerful, life-changing work at www.incrediblechange.com.

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Like the flecks of foam and sand left behind by ocean waves, your dreams are subconscious fragments left behind as your “child self” was absorbed into adulthood. In Dreaming Metaphysical, Marc Bregman examines how delving deeper into your Archetypal Dreamwork can bring that child self back to the forefront!
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To find our true child selves, we must journey through our dreams to the core of our souls. In Dreaming Metaphysical, Marc Bregman pulls together teachings and thoughts to dive deeper and give the reader instruction to undertake the journey to reconnect with the “child self.” Join Vicki as she chats with Bregman and find out how you can make that choice to reclaim the child self. Marc Bregman founded Archetypal Dreamwork in 1973 and has been evolving his work as a student of his own dreams as well as those of his clients. He and partner Christa Lancaster founded North Of Eden, an organization dedicated to his work, and have presented workshops and retreats throughout the world.

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Thanks to our listeners and sponsors in Seattle, across America, and around the globe, we are celebrating our FIFTH anniversary of Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair. Please join us today for a look back at the best (and worst) … more than 700 guest interviews … more than 500 books shared … lessons learned, key takeaways … laughs and goofs … but hey, we are LIVE RADIO! Tune in Monday at noon PT / 3 pm ET to Seattle’s KKNW am1150 / Fm 94.9 HD3 or stream live broadcast at http://1150kknw.com/listen.

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Today Vicki welcomes Joint Commission employee Donise Musheno who will share Know Your Rights and Speak Up advice for yourself and loved ones regarding your medical care. Later, are optimists and pessimists born that way? Can pessimists change? Leading cognitive psychologist and neuroscientist, and author of Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain, Professor Elaine Fox, shares her latest cutting edge research and gives tips for livining on the sunny side of the street.

Professor Elaine Fox is a psychologist and neuroscientist who has researched widely on the science of emotions. Fox is currently Visiting Research Professor in the Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, a Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, and Director of the Affective Neuroscience Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Essex, where she leads a program of research combining cognitive psychology, neuroimaging, and genetics. She has been Head of the Department of Psychology at the University of Essex and an associate editor of leading scientific journals including Emotion and Cognition & Emotion. Her work has been discussed in Nature, Science, New Scientist, The Economist, and The New York Times. More about Professor Fox and her book, Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain.

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What better way to spend a warm summer day than relaxing outside with a great book? Today Vicki welcomes Andrea Kane and Linda Lael Miller… two great local writers that have achieved national attention! Tune in every Monday at noon Pacific for Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair on KKNW 1150AM! 

First, Vicki welcomes back returning guest Andrea Kane, who is back with her latest work The Line Between Here and Gone, featuring the return of the popular Forensic Instincts team, specialists who solve seemingly impossible cases while treading a fine line between assisting and enraging law enforcement. This time out, they face a race against the clock to locate a man everyone presumed dead, all before the infant son he doesn’t know he has dies! Noted author Iris Johanssen calls it “The perfect blend of high stakes action and gut-wrenching psychological suspense.” Kane is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author with a devoted following of ardent fans in 16 countries. She has spent several years training with the FBI in order to gain firsthand knowledge for her books.

Later, Vicki chats with Spokane based author Linda Lael Miller, whose new western series kicked off with the recently released Big Sky Country, which debuted at #8 on the USA Today Top 150. Two hostile half brothers are each left one half of their deceased father’s prosperous Montana ranch, but even this sprawling estate isn’t big enough for the two dueling cowboys. Rugged cowboys and feisty cowgirls abound as the feud is headed to a big final showdown for all the marbles! Miller is also a New York Times and USA Today Bestseller, with over 100 historical and contemporary novels to her credit, most of which reflect her love of the west. Click here to read the U.S. News and World Report on her scholarship fund for women, and watch for Big Sky Mountain, the next book in the series, set to be released this August!

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No one likes a boss constantly hounding them, all the while making just enough money to make ends meet with little left over. Today, Vicki’s guests share advice to free you from these burdens! Financial advisor Gary Sirak and America’s #1 small business expert Melinda Emerson… only on Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair!

The economic crash of 2008 exposed Americans tendency to overspend and live above our means. Since then, we have cut back and beefed up our savings, but as financial advisor Gary Sirak points out, “We have no memory at all. We will be freaked out and more conservative with our money, but as soon as any signs of an economic upturn show up, we will be right back to our old spending habits”. So how do we change our money habits for good? In his book If Your Money Talked… What Secrets Would It Tell? author Sirak approaches crucial factors in spending, including why do we tend to go back into overspending when it feels safe, what is the most common money mistake people make, and why is it so important to “keep up with the Joneses”? Gary Sirak is the president of Sirak Financial Services Inc., and has over 30 years experience in financial planning, insurance, investments, and employee benefits.

The only thing better than having a good job is having a good job and not having to answer to anyone! In the bestselling Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, author Melinda Emerson provides a tool for people who are unhappy with their jobs and have always dreamed of owning their own business. Rather than just giving advice, she provides a realistic, month-by-month planning guide to starting a sustainable and profitable small business. Emerson began her career as a television producer, and within five years left tv to pursue her entreprenurial dreams. She is currently CEO of Quintessence Multi-media, developing audio, video, and written content to provide a link between her Fortune 500 clients and their small business partners. Staying busy, she also writes a weekly column for the New York TImes, hosts a weekly talk show on Twitter called #SmallBizChat, and publishes a resource blog at www.succeedasyourownboss.com.

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Take your life, your work, your team from ordinary to extraordinary with one of the most dynamic adventure racers in the country! Don’t miss Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair, every Monday at noon Pacific on KKNW 1150AM!

If Robyn Benincasa sets out to do somthing, you better believe it’s going to get done! She is a 2-time Adventure Racing Champion, 2-time Guiness World Record distance kayaker, and a full time San Diego firefighter. It is that very drive and determination, coupled with a marketing degree from Arizona State University, that has also led Robyn to be one of the nation’s foremost speakers and analysts of leadership styles in business environments. Her new book, How Winning Works, 8 Essential Leadership Lessons from the Toughest Teams on Earth, is the focus of a new Fast Company article. Robyn’s leadership and teamwork presentations have been inspirations to industry leaders such as Starbucks, Aflac, Microsoft, Nestle, and many more!

Communication is a huge factor in developing strong, synergistic relationships.  Sylvia Henderson’s coaching programs, events and online resources help individuals and organizations communicate to build and strengthen relationships.  With a Bachelor’s in Education and a Master’s in Business Administration, plus over 30 years of corporate, non-profit, and entrenprenurial experience, she is well equipped to help you clarify, strategize, and implement your ideas.  She has authored several books, including Hey, That’s MY Idea!  How to Speak Up and Get Recognized for What You Know and Think.  Get your complimentary chapters of Sylvia’s book and stay connected with her at IdeaSuccessNetwork.com.

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How would you feel if you found out the government has taken away your right to full disclosure on what you eat and where it comes from? That is reality in Iowa, and several other states may be soon to follow. Vicki returns live and welcomes one of the country’s foremost experts on the meat packing and processing industry for an inside look at how large corporations have achieved such power, and what can be done about it!  Plus, a special look at returning to the way a doctor-patient relationship should be.  Don’t miss a single episode of Conversations Live, every Monday at noon Pacific on KKNW 1150AM! 

Recently in Iowa, the state government passed an extraordinary legislation to protect factory farms in their state from undercover investigation, making it a crime for job applicants to not disclose if they are affiliated with a news organization, animal rights group, or a union. This controversial bill was pushed through by large corporations who had repeatedly been exposed for engaging in animal cruelty and not maintaining sanitary facilities. Mere weeks later, millions of Americans were shocked to learn they were eating “pink slime”, the industry term for lean finely textured beef. In light of these alarming developments, industry expert Professor Donald Stull, co-author of Slaughterhouse Blues, feels it is more important than ever for the public to learn the truth about the U.S. meat and poultry industry. Professor Stull examines how the corporations came to such power, as well as sustainable solutions that respect everyone involved from the animals, to the workers, to the small farmers having an increasingly difficult time competing in the marketplace. Professor Stull has studied the meat and poultry industry for 25 years in North America, focusing on it’s effects on farmers, ranchers, workers, and the rural communities where processing plants are located.

There is no more trying time in a person’s life then when a serious medical condition presents itself to you or a loved one.  The doctor entrusted with diagnosing and treating the condition must build trust quickly… or lose it for good.  In The Cancer Experience: The Doctor, The Patient, The Journey, retired Dr. Roy B. Sessions examines the critical topics of medical ethics, doctor-patient relationships, and the methods of decision making during treatment.  Dr. Sessions promotes a return to more traditional medical values in which the relationship between the doctor and patient becomes a partnership.  Dr. Sessions is currently professor of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at The Medical University of South Carolina.  Over his nearly 40 year career, he has been responsible for over 140 scientific publications, and has lectured extensively across the globe.

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