CBS News calls Rania Batayneh’s 1:1:1 diet plan one of 10 diet trends to watch in 2014. Learn how this ultra-simple program can help you lose pounds fast without sacrificing your favorite foods! Vicki is also joined today by registered dietitian Jill West to discuss her new book 400 Moms, a comprehensive “go-to” guide for busy moms everywhere, and licensed counselor Nathaniel David Smith with his new book Taming Your Temper! 

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One One One author and nutritionist Rania Batayneh introduces a new diet plan that only requires remembering the number one: eat one protein, one carb, and one fat at every meal. Rania used this method herself to lose 42 pounds in 6 months after the birth of her son, and has aided over 800 clients to drop thousands of pounds collectively with this simple program. The plan is perfectly adaptable to any lifestyle and allows you to still indulge in the things you love! Known as America’s Eating Strategist, Rania has a master’s in public health nutrition and works with clients nationwide through her consulting firm, Essential Nutrition For You.

The solution to childhood obesity may be found in one four-letter word: Moms! According to Jill West’s new book, 400 Moms: Discover What 400 Nutrition Experts Feed Their Kids, the foods we serve our children not only make a difference in their physical health and fitness, but can also greatly impact their behavior, success in school, and even their own self-esteem. Jill is an accomplished speaker, author, Registered Dietitian, Certified Health Coach, and most importantly, a mother of 3 boys!

Anger is an emotion we all share, and there is an element of danger in the fact that as a society we are becoming numb to incidents involving road rage, violence in schools and malls, even tragic events such as the bombing at the Boston Marathon. With Taming Your Temper, licensed counselor Nathaniel David Smith offers a real-life approach to understanding how angry thoughts translate into behaviors and actions that can destroy relationships, doom a career, or be harmful to the trangressor’s health and the health of those around them. Smith helps to identify triggers and provides ways to cool down before acting in an aggressive or destructive manner. His services have helped the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to rehabilitate offenders with deep rooted anger issues. You can find his book and learn more about his programs at Tempertamersprogram.com.

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Sometimes we need a little help finding ourselves in our own lives. Jennifer Louden has written The Life Organizer to help you stay connected to you! And returning guest NYT Bestseller Carla Neggers takes us back to the lush Swift River Valley with the story of one woman’s quest for treasure and redemption in her upcoming new release Cider Brook! We’ll also hear from John Davidson regarding his haunting new book based on actual events, The Obedient Assassin! 

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Being rescued by a good-looking, bad-boy firefighter isn’t how Samantha Bennett expected to start her stay in Knights Bridge, Massachusetts. Now she has everyone’s attention—especially that of Justin Sloan, her rescuer, who wants to know why she was camped out in an abandoned old New England cider mill. Carla Neggers returns to Swift River Valley to unfold the tale of these unlikely partners in her upcoming release Cider Brook. Carla’s writing career began with a notepad in the branches of her favorite sugar maple tree at the age of eleven, and has led to over 60 novels with translations in 24 languages and several stays on the NYT bestseller list! Find out what keeps this prolific author churning out books after all these years!

Jennifer Louden believes that self-love + world-love = wholeness for all. Her latest book is aptly titled The Life Organizer, and it is designed to guide the reader into saving time by assessing greater sources of knowing than the conscious mind allows, increasing creativity and energy by embracing your own quirky self, trusting and investigating your desires, and perhaps most importantly, live your own life instead of someone else’s. Jennifer has written four other books on well-being and whole living and has also been a national magazine columnist.

A visit to the Trotsky Museum in Coyoacan, Mexico in 2001 began the inspiration for John Davidson to write the novel that eventually became The Obedient Assassin. While the novel is a work of fiction, over a decade of researching the actual events and the conspiracies and cover-up’s created a jigsaw puzzle of intrigue which Davidson has spun into a haunting and fascinating look at one of the more intriguing candidates for crime of the century. Davidson kept as many of the names real as possible, as well as the descriptive details. He is an award-winning writer and has worked as senior editor at several publications as well as teaching english at a university in Puerto Rico.

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The View’s Jenny McCarthy calls Tipping Sacred Cows “…raw, open, honest, and hilarious.” Author Betsey Chasse brings her sharp wit to Conversations Live to discuss the uplifting story of spilt milk, spirituality, and finding your way in a hectic world. Returning guest Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit, shares a 3 step habit loop to trick your brain and make those New Year’s resolutions pay off! But joining Vicki first today is Brian Payton to discuss his gripping new novel The Wind is Not a River. Brian will be in Seattle on 1/29 and 1/30. Click here for details! 

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In a starkly beautiful and forgotten corner of the North Pacific, one of the most fascinating and least known battles of WWII took place on American soil in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. This unsettling series of events was supressed by the government at the time, but several daring journalists infiltrated the territory to attempt to report the story. This is the setting of Brian Payton’s latest novel, The Wind is Not a River. He chronicles two interwined tales… that of a bold journalist whose plane is shot down, finding himself perilously trapped in a battle against starvation, the elements, and Japanese troops behind enemy lines… and that of his distraught wife, who embarks on a bold quest against all odds to bring her husband home, taking her beyond the comfort of safety and into the farthest reaches of the war. Payton is a highly regarded and award-winning fiction and nonfiction writer, who has also written for some of the top media outlets such as the NY Times and Boston Globe. Brian will be appearing for a book signing and Q and A session at Elliott Bay Books on 1/29, and at Third Place Books on 1/30. Both appearances are at 7 PM.

Pulitzer Prize winner Charles Duhigg returns to Conversations Live today to further discuss the topic of his book, the aptly titles The Power of Habit. We have all made New Year’s Resolutions only to find ourselves losing interest or motivation in them, often before we even flip our calendar to February! So whether your resolution is run more, read more, hit the gym, or whatever you strive to accomplish, eat more chocolate. No, you read that right. Today Duhigg will demonstrate how using a cue like eating a piece of chocolate after accomplishing a goal can help to rewire (read: trick) your brain into creating a good new habit! Duhigg is an investigative reporter for the New York Times.
Attention spiritual flailers, those of you lost, wandering along the path to Enlightenment. You’ve meditated, fasted, perhaps even shaved your head… or are considering any of them. Don’t do it until you have read Betsey Chasse’s new book Tipping Sacred Cows! Betsey will help you discover that happiness is a state of mind and you are already there if you are willing to put in a little work to uncover your bliss and your mojo! She will help you reclaim your life and rethink what you “know” about spirituality, reality, and yourself! Betsey is a mom, filmmaker, author, radio host, and blogger, and is the co-creator of the hit film What the Bleep Do We Know?

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Whether or not you consider yourself a writer, journaling can be a powerful way to unlock your inner knowing, heal past hurts, and gain clarity around current challenges. Who better to lead this discussion than someone who’s devoted her life to empowering others through her work. The author of Journaling for Joy, and the Live Your Dream series, Joyce Chapman joins Vicki to help listeners tap into their inner knowing.

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Joyce Chapman has devoted her life to empowering others, first as a teacher for the California public school system, then as director of an innovative school in San Diego, CA. She’s a consultant, speaker, counselor, coach, and author with a Master’s in counseling psychology. Listen to podcast of Joyce’s Live Your Dream books here.

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In our continuing Healing with the Arts series, we focus on Creating Your Sacred Space with someone who literally painted her way out of severe depression–professor, painter, and nurse Mary Rockwood Lane. Also today, international and #1 New York Times bestselling author, Mireille Guiliano. In French Women Don’t Get Facelifts, Mirielle says she doesn’t believe in aging gracefully … but she does believe in aging with attitude! 

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Co-author of the recently released Healing with the Arts, Mary Rockwood Lane returns today to offer her tips on creating space in our sacred lives, making beautiful environments that are healing spiritually. Mary has written or co-written numerous books on the arts and spirituality and their roles in healing, also lecturing and teaching workshops around the globe. After co-founding and subsequently directing the Shands Arts in Medicine program at University of Florida, Gainesville, she became an Associate Professor of Nursing, teaching creativity and spirituality in healthcare. If you missed it, here is Mary’s first appearance on Conversations Live!

Dubbed by USA Today as the “high priestess of French Lady Wisdom,” Mireille Guliano shares the secrets of aging with grace, style, and attitude in the follow-up to her bestselling French Women Don’t Get Fat. Aptly titled French Women Don’t Get Facelifts, Guliano’s latest book is designed to help women age with dignity, rather than with plastic surgery. From assessing the attitude to take towards gravity, to dressing with fearless style, tips on skin care and makeup, as well as a sensible diet, Guliano proves that while you can’t stop the sands of time, you can look and feel great without resorting to surgery!

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Brave the treacherous elements in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth as Tim Jarvis, one of the world’s leading explorers, recreates the legendary 1914 expedition to the south pole of Ernest Shackleton. And to inspire getting in shape for such a journey, yoga instructor Meagan McCrary takes an in-depth look at both the physical and spiritual side in her new book, Pick Your Yoga Practice. Find out which form of yoga is right for you! 

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Winter, 2013. Using only authentic equipment from the era, Tim Jarvis, veteran of multiple polar expeditions and one of the world’s foremost explorers sets out to re-enact the 1914 treacherous boat voyage and subsequent crossing of South Georgia’s mountainous interior of Ernest Shackleton. If Jarvis and his crew of six succesfully navigate the perilous terrain on this journey they will be the first to do so using traditional gear. The results of this adventure are meticulously documented in Jarvis’ memoir Chasing Shackleton, set to coincide with the 3-part PBS documentary commemorating the 100th anniversary of Shackleton’s original expedition. Jarvis holds the world record for the fastest unsupported journey to the south pole and longest unsupported journey in Antarctica. In addition to his expeditions, he has taken turns as a filmmaker, public speaker, and bestselling author.

On the surface, it may appear that Yoga is simply a trendy form of exercise, or perhaps a way to find some inner spiritual sanctuary for a short time in the middle of our hectic workaday lives. But take a moment and allow Meagan McCrary to delve into what is at the heart of the practice of Yoga: a personal journey that will leave you feeling physically, mentally, and spiritually refreshed, every time. In Pick Your Yoga Practice, Meagan reveals that there are a multitude of different styles of yoga and the goal is to find the one that suits you. She takes an in-depth exploration of the seven most prominent approaches, and even briefly explains 10 of the “best of the rest.” Meagan teaches yoga for Equinox Sports Clubs in Los Angeles, working one-on-one with some of the entertainment industries leading professionals, and holds workshops and retreats nationally and internationally.

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As we approach another year and embark on a fresh start or a continuation of the good fortune we enjoyed throughout 2013, please enjoy this encore presentation of Conversations Live! Vicki returns live next week for the first show of 2014!

Newberry and Carnegie award winning author Sharon Creech shares her inspirations and chats with Vicki about her latest work, The Boy on the Porch. Later, is family more sacred to you than sales? Filmmaker Dave Gardner and the Growthbusters team have put together an alternative to Black Friday shopping with their new documentary Hooked on Growth. Also today, writer Rivvy Neshama discusses her delightfully inspiring new book Recipes for a Sacred Life.

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Sharon Creech is back with a new novel that poignantly illustrates how love can be discovered in the strangest of circumstances. The Boy on the Porch begins with a couple returning home to find a young boy sleeping on their porch with a note from a parent unable to care for hm. Their lives take an unexpectedly joyous turn as they begin to raise the boy as their own… until the father returns and reclaims him. What happens next is at once heartbreaking and inspiring, and the surprise ending will leave you in tears. Creech has been honored with both the Carnegie Medal and Newberry Medal for her writing, and is a national bestseller with over a dozen novels in print.

To inspire a low-consumption holiday season this year, the Growthbusters team is organizing a free worldwide Black Friday screening of Hook On Growth via the internet. Families are encouraged to avoid malls and big chain stores, and reconnect to what the holidays are supposed to be about… playing games, eating great food, and spending time with loved ones. The screening event is Growthbusters way to spur on interesting conversation, have fun, and leave a small ecological footprint. Director Dave Gardner directs you to the Growthbusters website for further ideas to make the holidays more about family and less about consumerism.

Rivvy Neshama’s new book, Recipes for a Sacred Life: True Stories and a Few Miracles may sound like it’s a run of the mill self-help book, but nothing could be further from the truth. From dancing to forgiving, from walking at dawn to sharing dinner with a stranger, Neshama shares true short tales that are at once meaningful, playful, and inspiring. She proves she has a timeless wisdom, turning down-to-earth ordinary encounters into enriching and sacred moments that can be appreciated by readers of all ages and backgrounds. Neshama is a writer, editor, and community organizer who draws her unique spiritual path from many sources.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us here at Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair! Join us today as we celebrate holiday traditions and music from around the world, and test your mettle with our holiday trivia! Plus the one and only Joan Lunden will be joining us to discuss why this is one of the best times of the year to bring up sensitive family issues regarding health care for aging relatives. 

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The holidays are a time for family, and Joan Lunden believes that they provide the perfect setting for important family discussions. Among the most sensitive can be how to handle the declining health of aging relatives. Nearly 44 million adults serve as caregivers for relatives over 50, which has included Joan herself. She draws on her own personal experiences to give advice on how to have the talk with parents and siblings, resources on where to find information on health care providers, legal and financial documents that should be collected, and more. Joan’s nearly two decades as host of Good Morning America helped to make her not only the longest running host ever on early morning television, but one of the most trusted and recognized television personalities who exemplifies today’s modern working woman!

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Deftly weaving the past and present together, Kristina McMorris evokes rich emotions as she weaves a story that reflects the power of personal histories to echo from one generation to the next in her new book The Pieces We Keep . Also today, award-winning filmmaker and author Elizabeth Baker joins Vicki to chat about writing, current and past film projects, and how a film goes from a concept to the screen. 

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Inspired by a combination of a mysterious story from a friend, the strange experiences of her eldest son as a child, and a true account of Nazi spies on American soil, The Pieces We Keep by Kristina McMorris is a richly emotional story of how a young boy’s nightmares unearth secrets buried since WWII. She seamlessly weaves the present and past as the mystery of her son’s visions unravels to a surprising and satisfying climax. Kristina is a Northwest writer based in Oregon whose won numerous awards for her works of fiction, primarily centered around the WWII era. Before embarking on her writing career, she was an actress and as a child was the host of an Emmy-award winning television show, as well as most recently hosting the WB’s Weddings Portland Style.

The award-winning and versatile author and filmmaker Elizabeth Baker is a busy gal. Her latest book Gifts of Gratitude features her sharing her own personal experiences to inspire the reader to remember that life is a magnificent journey when lived to the fullest. Meanwhile, her filmmaking career continues unabated, from the award-winning feature length documentary The Trail of Painted Ponies to her current project, For They Know Not What They Do, which she is travelling to Bangladesh to complete for a 2014 release.

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National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson is among the contributors to a new book that has been described as a “symphony of photographs” that “tells the story of a single day, from dawn to dusk.” He shares his unique insights into this project wit Vicki today, as well as tips for holiday picture taking! The Seattle Times EcoConsumer columnist Tom Watson joins us later to share information regarding the local EcoConsumer Green Holidays annual campaign.

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National Geographic Dawn to Dark Photographs: The Magic of Light is a stunning collection of photos chronicling the changing light over the course of a day. The beauty and majesty of something we take for granted… the different shades of light throughout the day… are splendidly portrayed here, often accompanied by text from the photographer explaining the inspiration for the shots, the scene it conveys, or how the shot was captured. Accomplished National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson is among those whose striking and elegant pictures are featured in this striking tapestry of images.

Green Holidays is one of the big annual campaigns delivered by King County’s EcoConsumer environmental public education program, providing information on how to reduce your environmental footprint over the holidays. Tom Watson, manager of the program, shares tips such as how to choose greener gifts, making green choices for meals and Christmas trees, the best ways to recycle, and more!

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