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Enter the watery depths of the ocean as Vicki’s second guest examines the impact the oceans have on the current state of the environment, as well as the future. But first, one of the nation’s leading experts on anxiety disorders offers advice on how to overcome those anxious moments that plague us all! Join us every Monday at Noon Pacific for Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair on KKNW 1150AM!

The Washington Post call’s Julia Whitty’s Deep Blue Home “a dream of a book, vivid yet langourous, rich in detail, richer still in emotional impact.” A diver with three decades of experience, Whitty is uniquely qualified to write a book on the ecology of our oceans. The center of her book focuses on what she describes as a three-dimensional ocean river, a watery force far more powerful than the Nile or Amazon that encircles the globe, connecting to the Earth’s climate control and thus the eventual fate of the human race. In addition to her work as a nature documentary filmaker, Whitty is the environmental correspondent for Mother Jones.

Freeing Yourself From Anxiety, by clinical psychologist Dr. Tamar Chansky, is not only for those who struggle with depression and anxiety disorders, but for anyone who wishes to learn how to react to moments of anxiety in a more effective manner. The book begins with a thorough examination of how anxiety originates in the brain, and includes insights into harnessing our own ability to change negative thoughts. Chansky then takes the reader through four simple steps to seeing problems in a more rational light and finding productive solutions, in effect demonstrating how to use your “internal gps” to avoid the road that leads to worry and stress. Chansky is the acclaimed author of several books and the founder and director of the Children’s and Adults Center for OCD and Anxiety.

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Vicki’s first guest today is an expert on leadership and takes pride in inspiring women to embrace power in politics, business, and life. Later, learn about the benefits and challenges a nonprofit organization faces. Join Vicki St. Clair every Monday for Conversations Live at noon Pacific on KKNW 1150AM! 

In No Excuses: 9 Ways Women Can Change the Way They Think About Power, Gloria Feldt analyzes the reasons women resist the power in their hands and provides practical “power tools” to inspire, motivate and move women beyond self-imposed barriers. Gloria believes that once women stand in power and walk with intention, they can lead unlimited lives. Cynthia Leive, editor-in-chief of Glamour magazine, calls her “One of the most motivating women in America, period.” Gloria is a former CEO of Planned Parenthood, and was named Woman of the Year by Glamour. She has appeared in the pages of People and Vanity Fair, and has also been seen on The Daily Show, The Today Show, and Good Morning America.

As a principle of Seattle based consulting firm o 2 Joy, Joy Stephens specializes in fundraising, marketing, and training for nonprofit organizations. She joins Vicki today to give an overview of what a nonprofit is and isn’t, and will discuss what types of businesses work best and the steps to successful fundraising.

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How much do you really know about maintaining a healthy heart, digestive system, and boosting your immune system? Join Vicki St. Clair for Conversations Live every Monday at noon Pacific on KKNW 1150AM! 

Dr. Robert Davidson is a board certified cardiologist and internist who has been in practice in the Los Angeles area for over three decades. Today he talks with Vicki about some of the early warning signs of heart disease and symptoms of a heart attack. He addresses the frequent claim in diet books regarding whether or not heart disease is really reversible. He also talks about the truth about cholesterol as it associates to heart disease, as well as the role genetics plays in treating early onset. Dr. Davidson received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and did his cardiology fellowship at Duke University. After furthering his medical skills in the USAF, he joined the staff of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, becoming Clinical Chief of Cardiology. Dr. Davidson is a fellow of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the American College of Physicians. He continues to do research and teach in addition to his full time practice.

The human intestines account for around 60% of our bodies immune system. In You Gotta Have Guts, author Dr. Victoria Bowmann has tons of tips on how to keep a healthy and happy digestive and immune system!

Today Vicki also chats with Seattle area resident Brandi Aubrey, who was born with heart disease. She shares her difficult personal journey through a mis-diagnosis at age 23 to receiving life-saving surgery at age 31.

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It’s one thing to survive a stroke, but the period of recovery presents a whole slew of mental, physical, and emotional challenges. Today’s show is a must for anyone involved with a stroke, either as the victim or having had to watch a loved one suffer. Join Vicki every Monday for Conversations Live at noon Pacific on KKNW 1150AM!

Vicki’s first guest today is Dr. David Langer, a neurosurgeon at the Cushing Neuroscience Institute in Manhassett, New York. Dr. Langer will be addressing some of the early warning signs of a stroke, including related health issues that may increase the likelihood of stroke and some methods of prevention. Being a physician with the North Shore LIJ Health System allows him to be on the cutting edge of the latest research on how to treat strokes. Dr. Langer is the Director of Cerebrovascular Research for the North Shore University Hospital.

“Stroke is hell, as all survivors know-but there are often laughs!” This quote from Steve Boorstein, stroke survivor, is the crux of his book Different Strokes. At the age of 53, Boorstein suffered a stroke after being hit on the head while on the ski slopes of Vail. His book is an in-depth personal reflection on what it takes to survive a stroke, from the initial headaches, to exercise and therapy, to medications and alternative healing methods.

To round things out, Vicki’s third guest is a neuropsychologist who works with individuals and organizations worldwide. Dr. Diane is a survivor of both a stroke and four traumatic brain injuries. She called on both her expertise as a successful health practitioner as well as her experiences as a brain injured patient to pen Coping with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Dr. Diane will discuss how a neuropsychologist works with a stroke survivor during the tenous and often stressful recovery period.

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A wolf named Inyo and a miniature schnauzer named Atticus accompanied Vicki’s guests today on separate adventures through the wild where they ultimately found their inner selves. Catch Conversations Live every Monday at noon Pacific on KKNW 1150AM!

Following Atticus is Tom Ryan’s inspiring story of adventure, friendship, family, and love. Ryan and a miniature schnauzer named Atticus became a most unlikely pair of mountaineers in pursuit of a record. Together, they set out to climb all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot peaks within the 90 days of winter to pay tribute to a friend of Ryan’s who died of cancer. An extraordinary friendship developed between the two intrepid explorers as they embarked on the challenge of a lifetime in an enchanting but dangerous winter wonderland. Ryan is the founder of the Newburyport, Massachusetts newspaper The Undertoad, and served as it’s publisher and editor for over a decade.

Ceiridwen Terrill originally adopted Inyo, a mix of 12.5% Siberian Husky and 87.5% gray wolf, to be a protector and fellow traveler. Her experiences with Inyo inspired her to write Part Wild: One Woman’s Journey with a Creature Caught Between the Worlds of Wolves and Dogs. But over the course of four years, the story that unfolded was more about the alluring call of the wild, the dangers and responsibilities in heeding that call, and the extraordinary love of an animal that helps one woman carve out her place in the world. The adventures between woman and dog veer between hilarious and heartbreaking, alternating between moments of peace and pure joy to stress and utter chaos. Terrill is an associate professor of science writing and environmental journalism at Concordia University in Portland, Oregon.

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Kicking an old habit is tough, so why not replace it with a good one? Vicki’s first guest today will introduce you to “The Habit Change Cheat Sheet.” And later, learn how to stop taking life so seriously and embrace the simple things, one day at a time! Enjoy Conversations Live every Monday at noon on KKNW 1150AM!

Susan Steinbrecher, author of Kensho: A Modern Awakening, Instigating Change in an Era of Global Renewal, acknowledges that lots of us make New Year’s resolutions to quit old habits cold turkey, only to fall back into them by the time the calender hits February. She submits the best way to kick a bad habit is to replace it with a better one! She helps to recognize what triggers old temptations and ways to avoid getting overwhelmed while still maintaining the changes in your behavior. Steinbrecher is an internationally acclaimed speaker, executive coach and author, and is CEO of Steinbrecher And Associates Inc., a management consulting firm.

Celebrating the simple things in life each day sounds good, but it’s easy to forget about them when you have a toddler crying, a bill collector calling, and needy clients bombarding your inbox. Sometimes you need a reminder to take a daily time out and embrace what is most important. Monique Alvarez, author of Celebrate Life… 365 Ways, has experienced life in 16 countries and shares her simple tips to enjoy everything the world – or just your neighborhood – has to offer!

Today Vicki is also joined by Buddhist practitioner and teacher Allan Lokos. On the roller coaster of daily life, it seems like it’s easy to run out of patience just when you need it the most. In his book Patience: The Art of Peaceful Living, he sheds new light on the nature of patience, and provides a practical approach for developing this essential state of mind. Lokos is the founder and guiding teacher of the Community Meditation Center.

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The business world has changed, and having the edge to running a successful business is now more crucial than ever! Vicki’s first guest recognizes the importance of socio-economic shifts in the corporate world that are changing the way a business projects itself. Her second guest is the legendary Harvey Mackey, who shares decades of timeless sales advice!

With a huge deficit and sluggish economy, how can you set your business apart? In Good Company, economist Laurie Bassi joins other experts in showing how to usher your business into the “worthiness era.” Good Company sounds an urgent warning, but at the same time offers a hopeful message that bad companies will wither while worthy companies will thrive. It covers every aspect of making your company worthy from consumer desire, shifts in moral and ethical values, social responsibility, and more! Bassi holds a Ph.D. in economics from Princeton University, and was a tenured professor of economics and public policy at Georgetown. She is currently CEO of McBassi & Company, a consulting firm.

The Mackey MBA of Selling in the Real World brings back mega-bestselling business guru Harvey Mackey and his incomparable sales know-how. Today he shares tips on how you can sell yourself without “turning people off”, and how to get back up when you get knocked down. He will also share some of the biggest myths about selling, and how to avoid some common mistakes. Larry King says Harvey’s new book “is his best book yet – and that is saying a lot. Miss it at your own peril.”

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Eating and sex. Nearly everyone enjoys them, but are you doing them right? Our first guest today is an expert in creating a diet that can lead to better physical and mental health. Her second guests are a couple who are experts on sexually compulsive behavior. Enjoy Conversations Live every Monday at noon on KKNW 1150AM! 

Everyone experiences happiness at some point during their day, but can our diet encourage our brain to shift gears into that mode more often? Dr. Drew Ramsey’s new book, The Happiness Diet, shows that proper nourishment can help the brain to fire on all cylinders. His research has shown that the average American’s diet consists of an overabundance of mood-destroying foods that also lead to weight gain, while ignoring vital nutrients that are essential for a happy, well-balanced brain!

Can too much sexual activity be a bad thing? Sounds crazy, but it can be when it becomes an overwhelming addiction that damages a relationship from the inside out. George and Paldrom Collins are not only experts on the subject, they draw on their own personal experiences in recognizing, and ultimately defeating an addiction that could have easily destroyed what they hold the most dear. Their new book, A Couple’s Guide to Sexual Addiction, is designed to alert readers to the warning signs that sexual addiction has entered a relationship, and how to heal and repair any damage already done.

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Happy New Year from Conversations Live!
We all have our own way of defining success. We kick off 2012 with two guests who understand that their are many roads to achieving it, the key is to find the one that is right for you!

Vicki’s first guest is Michael J. Berland, co-author of What Makes You Tick? How Successful People Do It—and What You Can Learn from Them. (Harper-Collins) Both authors are highly successful in their own right: Michael J. Berland is an internationally recognized strategic adviser and communications consultant, and an expert in how people think and behave as consumers and decision makers. Douglas E. Schoen has been a Democratic campaign consultant for more than 30 years.

Vicki’s second guest is Barbara Winter. Whether you view self-employment as your next career, or you simply want to make a living being joyfully jobless, she is the expert on making it happen. Barbara Winter is the publisher of Winning Ways, a newsletter now in its 21st year, that shares inspiration and information with small business owners. Winter is also the author of Making a Living Without a Job (Bantam) and Jumpstart Your Entrepreneurial Spirit (Sogno Bella). In addition, her articles have appeared in numerous magazines, newsletters and online.

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Happy Holidays from Conversations Live! Enjoy this special re-broadcast! Get wined and dined as Vicki welcomes a globe trotting expert on food and vino today! But first, Vicki shares tips to promote a clear-cut guide to achieving a healthy lifestyle – the right way. Tune in to Conversations Live Mondays at noon on KKNW 1150AM.

From the mountainside vineyards of Germany, to the baked red earth of Australia, to the shady verandahs of Niagara, Natalie McLean whisks you away with colorful stories about the passionate personalities around the world who inhabit the world of wine. Her new book, Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World’s Best Bargain Wines will amuse and enthrall as McLean takes a stand against wine snobbery using her signature conversational style. Her adventures as she traipses around the world include encounters with sharks, goats, predatory hawks, and obsessive personalities. McLean is the award winning writer of the bestselling Red, White and Drunk All Over. Her regular wine columns in print reach over 5.1 million readers.

Vicki shares the holiday’s top seven rules from New York Times best-selling author Tosca Reno. In her 13th book, Just the Rules, she trims everyday food decisions into a simple guide for eating right.

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