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Harvard-trained brainiacs help unlock your brain’s hidden potential. And alternative solutions to putting your kids on psychiatric drugs.

Wearing red while taking a test can hurt your chances of success. This is just one of the many tips you can get from Harvard trained Doctors Jeff Brown and Mark Fenske to help you harness the full power of your brain. In their book The Winners Brain, you will learn to unlock your brain’s potential through simple everyday practices. Think the guy who invented Whac-a-mole didn’t know what he was doing? Think again. Literally.

If that doesn’t hold your attention, our next segment is particularly important for families across America. Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) simply an excuse for the pharmaceutical companies to line their pockets? Dr. Elizabeth Root relies on 18 years of experience working with children and families to explore alternatives to psychiatric diagnoses for the distressed behavior of children, as well as supporting non-drug approaches to treatment. Her book is titled Kids Caught in the Psychiatric Maelstrom.

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Diane Hammond uses real life experience to spin this tale of four teens attempting to find the elusive path to stardom in Hollywood. Lucia Rene expands our consciousness with her novel of three women trained in the mystical arts. And Lisa Shannon’s dangerous journey into the Congo.

Diane Hammond is a critically acclaimed author and native of the Pacific Northwest. She has been active as an editor and spokesperson for various causes, including the Free Willy Keiko Foundation and the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Her latest book, Seeing Stars, chronicles the fictitious tale of four wannabe stars and their trials and tribulations as they try to find success in Hollywood.
It might be easier to list what the versatile Lucia Rene hasn’t done as opposed to what she has. She has alternately spent time as a professional actress, computer science consultant, and teacher of self-discovery. With nearly 40 years experience in the exploration of consciousness, she has been ordained as a Buddhist monk, having served a 17 year apprenticeship to an enlightened master. Her book,Unplugging The Patriarchy examines the experiences of three women trained in the mystical arts as they unite to take apart the 5000 year old Patriarchy and usher in a new age of balance and expanded consciousness.

Lisa Shannon had a successful business, a fiancé, a home, and security—but her life changed forever after watching an exposé on the Congo. On April 12th in Seattle, the World Affairs Council will host a talk with Lisa Shannon based on her upcoming memoir—A Thousand Sisters: My Journey Into the Worst Place on Earth to Be a Woman.

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Lost your mojo? Well find it, get it back, and keep it with Marshall Goldsmith. We’ll also talk with best selling novelist Lisa Lutz about her latest novel, The Spellmans Strike Again. And psychiatrist David Kirkpatrick In Praise of Strong Women. Listen to Podcast.

New York Times bestselling author Marshall Goldsmith is an expert on identifying and eliminating bad habits, and his new book is all about Mojo: How To Get It, How To Keep It, How To Get It Back When You Need It. We’ve all had times where everything falls into place exactly as you need it and. Goldsmith shares how to sustain these successes and build on them. He also identifies several Mojo killers, and how to turn a negative into a positive. Goldsmith has worked with executives of over 70 major companies, including GE Capital and Goldman Sachs, and holds a PHD from UCLA. He currently holds a faculty position at Dartmouth, and was recognized by the American Management Association as one of 50 great thinkers. Learn more about his latest book at Mojothebook.com, and learn more about his other projects, including the New York Times bestseller What Got You Here Won’t Get You There at MarshallGoldsmithLibrary.com.

First we’re going to find out what’s up with The Spellmans. Lisa Lutz talks about the latest in her award-winning series, The Spellmans Strike Again. Lutz is a national bestselling author and nominee for the Macavity and Edgar Awards for Best Novel of 2008. A motion picture adaptation of The Spellman Files is currently in development with Paramount Pictures. More about Lisa Lutz and her books.

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How the former Editor-in-Chief of Self magazine went from living a dream to surviving a nightmare; Alexandra Penney shares her struggle to overcome complete financial collapse in The Bag Lady Papers: The Priceless Experience Of Losing It All. And Lucy Danziger, the current Editor-in-Chief of Self magazine, pours her wealth of women’s wellbeing and lifestyle experience into The Nine Rooms of Happiness; Loving Yourself, Finding Your Purpose, and Getting Over Life’s Little Imperfections. .

It was not an easy road for Alexandra Penney but after years of hard work she became a best-selling author and editor of Self magazine. In her book, The Bag Lady Papers: the Priceless Experience of Losing It All, Penney recounts her journey from the shock and horror of learning she was in financial ruin, to overcoming her greatest fears through perseverance and wisdom. Publishers Weekly calls “her struggle genuine, her charm expansive and surprising, and her strength winning.” Learn more about Alexandra Penney at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandra_Penney.

She’s a mom, a wife, career woman, and has more than 12 years of experience in women’s wellbeing and lifestyle. As the Editor-in-Chief of Self magazine, Lucy Danziger has heard it all! Together with friend and psychologist, Dr. Catherine Birndorf, Danziger has written The Nine Rooms of Happiness; Loving Yourself, Finding Your Purpose, and Getting Over Life’s Little Imperfections.

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The top 5 female CEO earners make between $8 and $15 million per year. Not bad, huh? Until you realize that the top 5 male CEO earners make between $80 and $140 million per year … and that doesn’t include the special bonuses they make! Professor Douglas Branson calls America’s CEO suite The Last Male Bastion. He’s followed by the a woman who went from millionaire, to wayward stray, and up to top dog–building her own company now worth $40 million. And we end by introducing our new Resident Guest, Dream Coach, Joyce Chapman.

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Learn the shocking truth behind many medical malpractice cases. But first, discover how everyday household items could be responsible for your trip to the hospital in the first place! with Dr. Paul Blanc and leading medical malpractice attorney and patient advocate Patrick Malone.

A former medical writer and investigative reporter for the Miami Herald, Patrick Malone brings to light many shocking revelations behind the all too common instances of low quality medical care in many hospitals. In his book, The Life You Save, Nine Steps To Finding The Best Medical Care- And Avoiding The Worst, Malone offers incomparable guidance on how to avoid being caught in a bad medical situation made worse by a careless practitioner. He tells you the single most important question to ask your doctor, as well as how to locate the most competent doctors and safest medical care centers. He also helps you understand how to read and understand your own medical records. Malone is widely recognized as a leading malpractice attorney and is a lauded advocate of patient safety and rights. He is a graduate of Yale Law School, and has appeared on such programs as Good Morning America Health and The NBC Today Show.

Any kids listening to the first segment of today’s show may learn many new ways to get out of chores. Dr. Paul Blanc, professor of medicine at The University of California, San Francisco, discusses many of the seemingly harmless everyday items we expose ourselves to regularly, and how any of them could be potentially life threatening! Dr. Blanc uses disturbing case histories to show how something you take for granted, such as the brass knob on your front door, can have hidden health dangers for you and your family. His book,How Everyday Products Make People Sick: Toxins At Home And In The Workplace, has been called “a superb tool for making our homes safe to raise children” by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Learn more about Dr. Blanc and his work at http://pulmonary.ucsf.edu/faculty/blanc.html

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Beth Rowles Scott shares her story from the frozen plains of Saskatchewan to the burning plains of Africa in Pinch Me. Memoirist Brenda Peterson discusses Finding Rapture Here on Earth. And New York Times best selling novelist Robin Hobb introduces The Rain Wilds Chronicles. Please join us Monday at Noon Pacific!  . 

Beth Rowles Scott has accomplished more in her retirement years than most people do in their lifetimes. For example, she met the love of her life in her 60’s; earned a doctorate; established an award winning program that has built ten primary schools in Kenya and helped thousands of kids attend university with scholarships. See more at www.acceskenya.org. Beth Rowles Scott is appearing at Third Pace Books in Seattle on Friday March 5th at 6:30 pm PT.

Fantasist and New York Times bestelling author Robin Hobb begins a new adventure in The Rain Wilds Chronicles. Book One opens with a tangle of sea serpents migrating up a river toxic with acidity. Robin lives in Tacoma, WA, and has been writing for publication for the past 30 years. Robin Hobb’s short fiction won the Asimov’s Readers’ Award, and she’s been a finalist in the Nebula and the Hugo awards. More about Dragon Keeper and Robin at www.robinhobb.com.

The Los Angeles Times called Brenda Peterson “a hauntingly funny writer”. Her new memoir, I Want to be Left Behind, Finding Rapture Here on Earth, is described as a spiritual mission where Fundamentalism meets Deep Ecology. She’s the author of 16 books including the novel Duck and Cover, and a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Brenda lives on Seattle’s Salish Sea. Read Seattle Times review by Tyrone Beason. More on Brenda Peterson.

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Dr. David Dosa writes: “With lips slightly pursed, he snores peacefully — perhaps blissfully unaware of where he is now living. Oscar continues down the hallway until he reaches its end and Room 310. The door is closed, so Oscar sits and waits. He has important business here.” Is Oscar a little, furry grim reaper? Or a comfort to those who are about to pass over? And if you’re looking to stay married for the long haul, hear what therapists Charlie and Linda Bloom learned from 27 couples who’ve been married for more than 30 years. Listen now!

David Dosa MD, MPH is a practicing geriatrician and health services researcher at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. David garnered international attention for an essay on Oscar that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. After the story made headlines on morning television programs and newspapers around the world (not to mention People Magazine), David decided to write a book about his experiences with Oscar. That book, Making Rounds with Oscar-The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat was written mostly on nights and weekends during the ensuing months. See more at Dr. David Doza and Oscar the Cat on Facebook!

Linda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW have been married since 1972. Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975. They have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, the California Institute for Integral Studies, the Meridian University, John F. Kennedy University, the Crossings, Omega institute, the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, University of California at Berkeley Extension Program, the Hoffman Institute, and the World Health Organization. They have offered seminars throughout the world, including China, Japan, Indonesia, Denmark, Sweden, India, Brazil, and many other locations. More at www.bloomwork.com. Their new book: Secrets of Great Marriages, Real Truth from Real Couples about Lasting Love.

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We finally get an answer to the age old question of whether or not size matters. But first, we will learn how to make room in your life for just about anything with a professional de-clutterer.

Dr. Earl Henslin talks about the largest sex organ in your body… your brain. In his book This Is Your Brain In Love, Dr. Henslin uses real life examples of how your brain affects every aspect of your love life, from the pitfalls of a troubled marriage to keeping that fiery passion alive. Learn how to enhance your love life by understanding how your brain can alternately be a troublesome meddler in your sex life or help to fuel the fires of passion that bought you into a relationship in the first place. If you have ever found yourself screaming “Someone please help me organize this life!”, then you are in luck. Jennifer Ford Berry is a professional organizer, who can help you sort out every aspect of your life from your photo albums to your daily activities with your children. She has authored a book, Organize This!, and her website, organizethislife.com, can help guide you to a more carefree existence with more time on your hands than you ever thought possible!

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You know intellectually that you’re at choice, but do you understand that emotionally? If not, chances are you’re stuck in a loop of recycling old behaviors and thoughts, and carrying around unwanted hurt that stops you living to the full. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses Mindfulness and the Art of Choice, including how to be happy as a singleton in a world that still makes you feel the odd one out (… despite the fact that 43% of Americans over the age of 15 remain unmarried!!). Marianna Olszewski is considered one of the most respected women on Wall Street, and as the CEO of a finance company, she certainly knows the science of finance. But maybe more importantly, she understands the art of finance and how our emotions can get in the way of our financial freedom — and how they help us to achieve the life of our dreams. Live it, Love it, Earn it; A Woman’s Guide to Financial Freedom.

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