Happy Memorial Day from all of us here at Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair! As you break in the coming summer with a barbecue or a day at the beach, enjoy this encore presentation of Conversations Live. Vicki returns live next week.

Award-winning ABC anchor Dan Harris has covered wars and presidential campaigns, investigated human traffickers, and even been chased by wild elephants. But those professional challenges paled in comparison to a personal challenge: taming the voice in his head. He explores his journey in his new book 10% Happier:How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help that Actually Works—A True Story. Good Morning America lifestyle anchor Lara Spencer says David Howitt’s Heed Your Call: Integrating Myth, Science, Spirituality and Business is a personal and professional inspiration.

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ABC News anchor Dan Harris has found a way to be happier, calmer – and according to his wife – nicer despite being in one of the most competitve fields around. He chronicles the strange odyssey that bought him to this point in his new book 10% Happier:How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help that Actually Works—A True Story. And if it can work for someone as stress-prone and skeptical as him, it just might work for you. Far from being the typical solve-all-your-problems self-help, what Dan stumbled upon quite by accident through a bizarre series of events is a practical and easily doable approach that leaves the reader with a simple and potentially life-changing takeaway. Click here to follow Dan on Twitter.

Meriweather Group CEO and founder David Howitt wrote Heed Your Call: Integrating Myth, Science, Spirituality and Business to direct the reader on a path to living a more authentic and uncompromising life… or as fashion designer Donna Karan poetically puts it, the book’s message “is what I believe to be an example of the journey we are all on toward creating a more soulful economy.” Howitt demonstrates the power of ‘And,’ proving life does not have ot be an either/or affair, encouraging us to integrate our inner musician and computer programmer, our inner poet and scientist. He shows how in the end, embracing the dualities inside of us all will make you fully integrated, benefitting both your business and your personal life. This book is perfect for the job seeker losing all hope, the innovator who finds their creativity stifled, the spiritualist afraid financial success will undermine their spirituality, and anyone else who has doubts about the path they are on.

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Enjoy this encore presentation of Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair as she is joined by Helen Peppe with her memoir Pigs Can’t Swim, Barbara Bonner and her moving collection of stories Inspiring Generosity, and recovering addict Chris Grosso with his powerful story about finding spirituality, Indie Spiritualist.

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Helen Peppe’s debut memoir Pigs Can’t Swim is a hilarious and touching look at childhood by the youngest of 9 children from a very Maine-centric family. Her deadpan humor accentuates absurd but true stories of ferocious sibling rivalry, feral male chauvinism, rock bottom poverty… even sex in the hayloft! Peppe is a professional writer and photographer whose works have received numerous awards and recognition.

Imbued with author Barbara Bonner’s generosity of spirit, Inspiring Generosity is meant to inspire readers with moving stories about contemporary individuals whose lives have been transformed through the power of generosity. She uses poems and quotes spanning different cultures and centuries of time to further celebrate this remarkable quality. Barbara currently serves as a senior advisor to many organizations and has served as deputy director of The Museum of the City of New York and curator and development specialist of The Asia Society.

Chris Grosso is a recovering addict and shares his powerful story about finding spirituality and making it work for you in Indie Spiritualist. He is widely recognized as an emerging voice in alternative spirituality as a tattoed, independent culturalist who loves skateboarding and music. Chris is a self-taught musician who has been writing, recording, and touring since the 90’s, and also serves as a writer for the Huffington Post.

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Hattie Kauffman spent over 2 decades interviewing presidents, Oscar winners, astronauts and Olympians. She has covered wildfires, murder trials, and delved into personal interest stories. Now, for the first time, she is telling her own story with her memoir Falling Into Place, at once shocking, heartbreaking, uplifting and redemptive. Later, artist author Elaine Clayton challenges you to tap into your creativity with her new book Making Marks: Discover the Art of Intuitive Drawing.

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Nationally recognized for her high-profile interviews and coverage of disasters and triumphs that affected millions, four-time Emmy winner Hattie Kauffman candidly shares the experiences that made her into a perceptive newswoman in her best-selling memoir, Falling Into Place: A Memoir of Overcoming. Thinking she had left her ghosts behind, her world came crashing down around her one Autumn day as she was forced to face all she had been running from. These events and what she learned about herself both surprised her and shaped her into the remarkable woman she became. Kauffman spent nearly 22 years with CBS, reporting for many of their top-rated news programs. Before that, she was a special correspondent for ABC’s Good Morning America, and got her start on NBC’s Seattle affiliate, King 5 news. A member of the Nez Perce tribe of Idaho, Kauffman holds the distinction of being the first Native American to file a report on a network news broadcast.

Whether doodling in a notebook or drawing in the sand, freeform drawings are windows into our intuitive selves. Every simple mark we make contains visual imagery with the power to open us up to solutions and answers, heal the past, and increase our empathic sensing. In Making Marks: Discover the Art of Intuitive Drawing, Elaine Clayton leads you on a journey where there is no need to stress about the perfect composition or style, as even the most carefree and simple drawing has a world of power and information waiting to be unleashed! Elaine is an artist, author, certified Reiki Master, and workshop instructor. She has penned and illustrated several children’s books and has done the illustrations for several noteworthy authors.

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Today Vicki welcomes Dr. Laurie Marker and wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas, who have teamed up to present the most intimate portrait yet of the world’s fastest land animal, and how we can help save this magnificent but endangered cat in A Future for Cheetahs.

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The cheetah is Africa’s oldest big cat, and with over 90% of their population decimated over the last 100 years, also it’s most endangered.  Dr. Laurie Marker left her position with the Smithsonian, moving to Nambia and founding the Cheetah Conservation Fund in an effort to raise awareness for the plight of the cheetah, which at the current rate of population decline could become extinct in our lifetimes.  Dr. Marker’s new book, A Future for Cheetahs shares the story of the cheetah’s race against being wiped from our planet, from someone who works with them up close and personally.

Award-winning wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas spent nearly three years living on her own as a young woman in a bush camp in Africa in order to get very unique photos of the cheetahs for Dr. Marker’s book.  She often spent months following the same cheetah daily from sunrise to sunset, and her patience and perseverance has resulted in some of the most striking, unique, and intimate portraits of the cheetah.

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Sonya Rhodes, PhD joins Vicki today to discuss The Alpha Woman Meets Her Match: How Today’s Strong Women Can Find Love and Happiness Without Settling. In this liberating, straight-talking guide, Dr. Rhodes argues that modern women can find the right partner without having to change or settle. And returning guest Peter Stark will further discuss his riveting look at a largely forgotten historical expedition in Astoria.

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“I do not think we should dumb down women’s power and status by avoiding the Alpha in her,” opines Sonya Rhodes, PhD in her new book The Alpha Woman Meets Her Match: How Today’s Strong Women Can Find Love and Happiness Without Settling. The times have changed, and the numbers show there are more women graduating from college and graduate school and taking a role as the chief breadwinner than at any time in history. However, these accomplished women are often given the impression their success spells doom for any chance of a love life. Dr. Rhodes refutes the notion that Alpha women are bitchy and unfeminine, showing that Alpha and Beta qualities are human traits, not gender specific traits. Dr. Rhodes has been a practicing psychotherapist for over 30 years. She has served on the faculty of the New York Medical College, Columbia University, and the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, and has co-authored 3 other books.

At a time when the edge of American settlement barely reached beyond the Appalachians, two visionaries, President Thomas Jefferson and millionaire John Jacob Astor foresaw the potential of the Pacific to dominate trade much as the Atlantic did in their day. 2 years after Lewis and Clark’s historical expedition ended, Astor set out to establish a global trade network based at the mouth of the Columbia River while Jefferson envisioned a separate democracy to spread eastward and meet the young United States. The tale unfolds from 1810 to 1813., and author Peter Stark drew from numerous firsthand accounts of those who made the journey and suffered incredible hardship while embarking on soaring adventure in his new book Astoria. Stark is an adventure and exploration writer of several books and is a longtime correspondent for Outside magazine. His numerous articles and essays have appeared in Smithsonian, The New Yorker, Men’s Health, The New York Times, and many others.

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Imagine getting a job offer because someone reads your blog, not your resume. Imagine your hobby becoming your career due to a big following of support. Imagine growing your business or focusing on your art while developing a community of like minded people. Austin Kleon shows how it is possible in Show Your Work: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered. Vicki is also joined by nationally recognized credit card expert and consumer advocate Beverly Harzog whose new book Confessions of a Credit Junkie lets you learn from her mistakes and use your credit responsibly. 

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In his NYT Bestseller Steal Like An Artist, Austin Kleon gave readers the keys to unlocking their creativity. With his new book Show Your Work: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered, he tackles the next step – putting your work out in the world for people to notice while maintaining your focus and staying good at what you do. He shares valuable tips such as to think process rather than product, tell good stories, and don’t turn into human spam. Kleon was a keynote speaker at this year’s SXSW Interacitve, and his work has been featured in NPR, PBS, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He speaks frequently about creativity in the digital age for organizations such as Pixar, Google, SXSW, TEDx, and The Economist.

Confessions of a Credit Junkie: Everything You Need to Know to Avoid the Mistakes I Made is Beverly Harzog’s redemption after experiencing credit disaster early in her life. She shows readers how to use credit cards responsibly to not only help build your credit up and help to save money on insurance, mortgage rates, and other daily expenses, but also to actually turn a profit. She offers sound advice based on her own mishaps, including 10 mistakes NOT to make, seven ways to use a credit card to build your credit, credit card strategies, and a helpful quiz to guide you to choosing the right card for your situation. Beverly is a nationally recognized credit card expert, author, and consumer advocate. She has appeared on Fox News, ABC News Now, and CNN Newsource, is a frequent guest on syndicated radio shows, and her advice appears regularly in print and on major websites.

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Each of M.J. Rose’s bestselling novels revolves around an enthralling secret trapped in time that people would kill for. The Collector of Dying Breaths introduces perhaps her most fascinating character yet! And Peter Stark chronicles one of America’s most dramatic but largely forgotten historical turning points in the conquest of the continent in Astoria. Plus we’ll meet a rising star in historical fiction, Hazel Gaynor with her debut novel The Girl Who Came Home.

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“History, mystery, ambition, lust, love, death and the timeless quest for immortality… a riveting tale of suspense.” So opines bestselling author B.A. Shapiro in describing M.J. Rose’s latest novel, The Collector of Dying Breaths. Set alternately in the 16th century and modern day France and featuring one of Rose’s most compelling characters yet in Catherine de Medici, this gothic transporting novel blends historical fiction with modern day intrigue to create the type of page-turning suspense that makes you lose track of time. Rose is the international bestselling author of 14 novels and two non-fiction books. She is a founding board member of International Thriller Writers and founded the first marketing company for authors: Authorbuzz.com.

At a time when the edge of American settlement barely reached beyond the Appalachians, two visionaries, President Thomas Jefferson and millionaire John Jacob Astor foresaw the potential of the Pacific to dominate trade much as the Atlantic did in their day. 2 years after Lewis and Clark’s historical expedition ended, Astor set out to establish a global trade network based at the mouth of the Columbia River while Jefferson envisioned a separate democracy to spread eastward and meet the young United States. The tale unfolds from 1810 to 1813., and author Peter Stark drew from numerous firsthand accounts of those who made the journey and suffered incredible hardship while embarking on soaring adventure in his new book Astoria. Stark is an adventure and exploration writer of several books and is a longtime correspondent for Outside magazine. His numerous articles and essays have appeared in Smithsonian, The New Yorker, Men’s Health, The New York Times, and many others.
As we approach the 112th anniversary of the Titanic sinking, the story of the great ship and its ill-fated maiden voyage still rings resonant and compelling. Hazel Gaynor has chosen this event to base her debut novel, The Girl Who Came Home, around a group of passengers known as the Aldergoole 14, who were members of a church parish from Ireland intent on finding a brighter future in America. Having been featured in The Sunday Times and the Irish Times, the English born Gaynor currently resides in Ireland and was the recipient of the 2012 Cecil Day Lewis award for Emerging Writers.

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Through his powerful stories, Dr. Daniel Gottlieb helps us develop faith in ourselves, and change habitual ways of looking at the world. We’ll explore effective techniques to calm unquiet minds, enhance relationships, and embrace the most precious commodity of all: Love. Also today, learn to avoid adversity by trusting your intuition with the help of Oprah’s Ambassador of Hope, Marala Scott.

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Dr. Daniel Gottlieb is a practicing psychologist and family therapist whose new book The Wisdom We’re Born With draws on stories from the lives of his patients and grandchildren, as well as his own unusual experiences, to bring back a perspective that every infant intuitively understands but is often lost on the path to adulthood. Finding this lost outlook on life can help anyone restore hope and faith and bring about a new gratitude for the gift of life and love. In addition to his practice, Dr. Gottlieb is an accomplished author of five books and host of “Voices in the Family”, a radio show on Philadelphia’s NPR affiliate.
Bestselling author and Oprah’s Ambassador of Hope Marala Scott is back with a new book titled Intuition. Co-written with Alyssa Curry and inspired by real events, it teaches and encourages people to avoid adversity by trusting their own instincts. Marala is a well known inspirational expert, sharing uplifting messages daily through her Twitter account. Check out the trailer for Intuition here.

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Registered nurse and mother of 3 special needs children Stephanie Collins joins Vicki today to share how families can cope with the seemingly never ending battle for services and help as we approach Autism Awareness month. Then we’ll hear from brain health expert Dr. Cynthia Green with tips to help keep your memory sharp and your mind active.

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After 10 years as a registered nurse on the medical unit of Seattle Children’s Hospital, Stephanie Collins gave up on her career to focus on her four children, three of which have special needs. Her experiences, both professional and personal, are an invaluable source of advice for how to handle the seemingly endless uphill battles to receive the help that struggling families need. She offers tips on all facets of life with special needs children, from how to start finding support services, what to do when you are not approved, how to keep the rest of the family healthy and intact while dealing with these stressful issues, and finding support groups and networks. Stephanie has a degree in psycholoy and earned another in registered nursing, and she is the author of With Angel’s Wings.

If you have ever had a “senior moment,” – and let’s face it, who amongst us hasn’t – then memory fitness and brain health expert Dr. Cynthia Green has teamed with National Geographic for a book you don’t want to miss! Your Best Brain Ever is a comprehensive guide to fighting mental decline, using cutting edge neuroscience, in depth research and fascinating case studies to craft a smart and engaging guide to keeping your memory sharp and your mind active. Fun, age-defying exercises from body stretches to word games to “brain food” will help you keep your brain performing at peak levels! Dr. Green holds a PhD in clinical psychology and has served on the faculty of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine since 1990, where she currently is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry.

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John W. Phillips went from being a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel to a mid-level executive at a Fortune 50 company, and details how to navigate the stormy waters of transitioning from a military to a civilian career in his new book Boots to Loafers. Also today, Dr. Tascha Eurich, PhD, offers tips on how to become more productive at work to open up free time outside of the office this summer! And stay tuned for Brian Fielkow’s tips on what to do when your boss is a big bully!

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Having experienced firsthand the challenges faced by veterans making the transition from a military to a civilian career, retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel John W. Phillips shares crucial advice for those men and women who leave the service with a certain rank, awards, and designations just to find these hard-earned honors don’t translate to the private sector. “Be proud of what you have done for your country and leave it at that,” he advises in his new book Boots to Loafers: Finding Your New True North. Today LTC Phillips is a mid-level finance executive with the Coca-Cola company, proving that it is possible to have a distinguished career in both the military and civilian sectors.

In the day and age we live in, it has become more difficult than ever to unplug from our wireless worlds and balance work with life. Enter Dr. Tascha Eurich, PhD, executive coach and author of the NY Times bestselling Bankable Leadership. Dr. Eurich has spent the last decade helping managers and leaders become more productive at work so they can spend more time away from it! With summer right around the corner now is the perfect time to listen to her tips including why it’s ok to say “no” to your boss, ways to get help when it’s needed, and how to establish appropriate boundaries with co-workers. Dr. Eurich is an organizational psychologist and public speaker whose life’s work is to help organizations succeed by improving the effectiveness of their leadership.

If you feel you have been bullied by your boss, you are not alone. Business News Daily reports a study by the Workplace Bullying Institute that found 27% of U.S. employees have been bullied at work -that is nearly 37 million people! Furthermore, 55% of those bullied said their boss was the perpetrator. So when your manager makes working a nightmare, what recourse do you have? Workplace and company culture expert Brian Fielkow has the ultimate guide to helping you transform the culture at work from one of bullying and intimidation to creating a thriving work environment in his book Driving To Perfection. Fielkow began his professional career as a lawyer, and is currently president of rapidly growing cargo and trucking company Jetco Delivery.

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