Enjoy this encore edition of Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair!  Vicki returns live next week!
From shark-diving in Hawaii to Fright Night in Philly, Melanie Brocklehurst captures the ups, downs, and hilarity of internet dating and travelling in unfamiliar territory in 50 Dates in 50 States! And if the thought of spending summer vacation with the in-laws sends you running for the hills, don’t miss Vicki’s chat with in-law relationship expert Dr. Deanna Brann!

Enjoy Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair every Monday at noon Pacific on KKNW 1150AM or 94.9FM HD. Like us on Facebook and follow Vicki on Twitter for exclusive info and updates throughout the week!

Part travelogue, part romp, and part how-to guide, 50 Dates in 50 States: One Woman’s Journey to Positive Change is an inspiring chronicle of Melanie Brocklehurst’s self-discovery. You will laugh and cry along with her as she makes out at her first drive-in movie in California, flees a stalker in New Mexico, encounters a married man in Virginia, and a vegetarian in Texas!

With over 25 years of clinical experience, psychotherapist and in-law relationship expert Dr. Deanna Brann knows how utterly exhausting merely the idea of spending a vacation (which should be relaxing) with your in-laws can be. Between sharing responsibilities, being forced into group activities, and travel with kids/grandkids… these minor annoyances create stress, that gone unchecked, can lead to a family breakdown! Before you embark on a potentially disastrous vacation, Dr. Brann offers 5 tips today that can turn that family trip from miserable to memorable!

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Today Vicki chats with expert media coach Susan Harrow who helps women entreprenuers get used to Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul! And if you are one of the many who take pride in thinking outside the box, think again! Real innovation and success comes from creating entirely new “boxes” according to Vicki’s other guest today, Alan Iny.

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The catchphrase “outside the box” has become synonymous with creativity in business over the last few decades, but Alan Iny believes it is not the most effective way to brainstorm, solve problems creatively, and see potential opportunities. In Thinking in New Boxes: A New Paradigm for Business Creativity, co-author Iny shares examples of organizations that flourished after creating entirely new “boxes,” leading to growth-propelling “Eureka!” moments. From bold re-imaginings of a companies entire mission to smaller tweaks, learn how creativity can help your business thrive and reach it’s potential, or even save your business from the brink of extermination! Iny is the senior specialist for creativity and scenario planning at The Boston Consulting Group. He has run countless workshops, trained executives, and speaks around the world about developing strategic visions and creative thinking.

In her groundbreaking new book, Sell Yourself WIthout Selling Your Soul: A Woman’s Guide to Promoting Herself, Her Business, or Her Cause with Integrity and Spirit, expert media coach and marketing strategist Susan Harrow guides you through the ins and outs of publicity and marketing to help you gain public recognition and take your business to the top. Harrow has spent over 23 years running Harrow Communications, a media coaching and marketing agency in Northern California. She has been featured, quoted, or profiled in numerous major television and newspaper outlets.

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Anthropologist Barbara King joins Vicki to discuss her compelling new book, How Animals Grieve. Also today, success coach Jen Sincero sends out a get-your-butt-moving call to all the people who don’t realize their own power and potential! 

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In her new book, You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life, author and success coach Jen Sincero shares the self-help/spiritual practices that have worked wonders for her and the thousands she has touched. She mixes hilarious stories and snarky comments with sage advice, inspiring quotes, and uplifting examples, and even throws in some easy to learn but effective exercises. Jen has helped people all over the globe to build their lives into what seems only possible in their dreams!
Featuring a series of fascinating examples, How Animals Grieve is a touching and beautiful look at how animals react to the death of a loved one. Some of the stories include distinct changes in an animals behavior or routine, adventurous critters refusing to explore, starving themselves, even showing body language that personifies depression or sadness. Author Barbara J. King further argues that, like humans, animals grieve in different ways. Just because one dog grieves a certain way, it may not hold true for another dog under similar circumstances. Elephants, cats, dogs, ducks, chimpanzees, dolphins… all may grieve differently or in some cases, not at all. King has studied monkeys in Kenya, and great apes in captivity in various settings throughout Africa and the US. A popular guest on interview programs and recipient of numerous teaching awards, she is a strong proponent, and through her research has advanced the theory that animals have deeper emotional relationships than previously though. King earned her PhD in anthropology from the University of Oklahoma, and is Chancellor Professor of Anthropology at the College of William and Mary. In addition to her new book on animal grief, she has authored Being WIth Animals, Evolving God, The Dynamic Dance, and numerous other books.

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Vicki St. Clair and all of the contributors to Conversations Live wish all of our listeners and their families a safe and happy Labor Day Enjoy this encore presentation of Conversations Live!
Arguably the most ambitious wildlife conservation program of all time is underway right here in our backyard, connecting Canada and Mexico through a wildlife corridor to allow plants and animals to migrate and thrive. Learn more as Vicki is joined today by Mary Ellen Hannibal, who travelled the length of the region to report on the project. Vicki also talks with sloth aficionado Lucy Cooke about her latest work in Costa Rica. First aired 3/25/13.

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The past decade has been a disappointment for those who care about the environment. The fight against destructive forces such as global warming, over-development, and pollution seem mired in red tape as national governments do little to manage the problems. Despite this, there is a tremendous effort underway in the American west, where local citizens have been joined by scientists, activists, and corporate entities to help link protected natural areas along the Rocky Mountains. In Spine of the Continent, Mary Ellen Hannibal reveals the details of her travels along this new wildlife corridor that stretches from Canada to Mexico, introducing us to cougars, wolves, bears, and charming small town folk dedicated to protecting the natural environment. Mary Ellen Hannibal is a widely acclaimed and award-winning writer and editor focusing on science and culture.

Move over, pandas, there’s a new adorable wild animal on the scene! British filmmaker, zoologist, photographer, and founder of the Sloth Appreciaton Society Lucy Cooke joins Vicki to talk about her new book, A Little Book of Sloth. The book stars the sloths of Costa Rica’s sloth sanctuary, dubbed “Slothville” by Cooke, and highlights her work with the cute and furry creatures in an outstanding photo-essay! Find out more at Slothville.com! Cooke is also an associate of National Geographic.

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Phil Keoghan, host of Emmy-award winning The Amazing Race, rides across America to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis! Later, whether you are lucky in love or tend to strike out, Dr. Jeffrey Hall can help you enhance your skills charming that tall, dark, and handsome man or that lovely lady who caught your eye with The Five Flirting Styles! Also joining Vicki today will be NYT and USA Today bestseller Susan Mallery. 

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Adventure TV personality Phil Keoghan hosts the Emmy-award winning series The Amazing Race, travelling to 70 countries and also working as a producer, cameraman, and writer on over 1,000 tv episodes. His ride across America raised over $500,000 for people with Multiple Sclerosis who struggled just to get out of bed every day. Phil has co-created and co-produced numerous original series for the likes of National Geopgraphic, The Travel Channel, and Discovery International, and has hosted programs for FOX, CBS, and A&E. Seize the day with him at Noopportunitywasted.com and learn how he uses his new Discovery Channel series to help himself and others live their lives to the fullest!

Flirting can be one of the most frightening propositions out there… having to be on your A game the entire time can be nerve-wracking when your goal is to be charming and debonair. It helps to have an edge. Enter Dr. Jeffrey Hall, nationally recognized expert on flirting and relationships. He has taken years of research and conducted an online survey with over 60,000 respondents to boil it down to The Five Flirting Styles. Find out if you are more physical, polite, playful, sincere, or take a more traditional approach, and then learn to tweak your flirting style to fit you skillset! In the book Dr. Hall also debunks common dating myths, offers the 9 rules of flirting, and offers invaluable information to interpret what others are trying to tell you! Dr. Hall has been interviewed about flirting by USA Today, Time, BBC Radio, US News and World Report, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and many others. Visit him online at www.Flirtingstyles.com.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Susan Mallery is known for emotionally complex stories told with charm and wit. She continues to pull on heartstings and funny bones with her latest work, Three Little Words, an endearing story about a fake relationship built on past dreams but propelled into an unpredictable present where neither party is on the same page… or are they?

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Many people spend more time with their co-workers than with their own families, which can lead to sometimes strained relationships with your colleagues. Dr. Deanna Brann returns to Conversations Live to share advice on mending fences and creating a more positive atmosphere at work! Later, Vicki chats with leading Canadian cookbook author Norene Gilletz!

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With over 25 years experience as a clinical psychotherapist, Dr. Deanna Brann has gathered a vast array of knowledge and helpful advice on how to keep various relationships from being stressed or reaching the breaking point. Last time she discussed the often strained feelings between in-laws, and today she returns to help guide us through another often difficult relationship: the co-workers! Brann’s 5 tips towards making amends with colleagues are an invaluable addition to your mental peace of mind at work, including looking at the bigger picture, bridging the gap between what we want and what we get from co-workers, and focusing on the details. Dr. Brann combines her own personal experiences with her clinical background to create real world advice that works!

Norene Gilletz is a popular author of specialized cookbooks throughout North America. Her recipes are developed for a wide audience, but she is often particularly lauded for her focus on Kosher and Passover friendly dishes. One of her recent books was written with taking control of thyroid cancer in mind. The Low Iodine Cookbook offers easy to make and delicious recipes, along with some tips, that features an introduction from Dr. Kenneth Ain, offering a complete explanation of how adhering to a low iodine diet benefits thyroid cancer patients! In addition to her cookbooks, Norene is a columnist, food consultant, cooking teacher, lecturer, and owner of the eclectic website Gourmania.com!

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If you have ever wanted to give back to your community and make it a better place to live, but are not sure how to get started, Elijah Winfrey’s example is a great one to follow. This Community Champ gives of himself freely and discusses with Vicki how you can make a difference! Later, bestselling author Jo Robinson discusses a more natural… or wild… way to eat and the benefits that come along with it!

Due to a scheduling conflict, anthropologist Barbara J. King will join Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair at a later date to discuss her compelling new book, How Animals Grieve.

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Elijah Winfrey has several passions in his life, and has found a way to channel them into giving back to his community and being among those who strive to really make a difference in others lives. From being an active volunteer for the Make A Wish Foundation, to starting Team Winfrey, he is constantly evolving ways to enhance the lives of others. With a niece and nephew who are both autistic, he is also a strong advocate for raising awareness for autism, and serves as vice president of the Seattle Children’s Autism Guild. An avid golfer, Winfrey is involved in several charity golf events and coaches at The First Tee of Greater Seattle.

Although exclusively foraging for wild plants is no longer feasible, there is no reason that we can’t select the fruits and vegetables that come closest to providing the nutritional bounty of their wild ancestors while also pleasing the modern palate. Bestselling author Jo Robinson has uncovered dozens of these jewels of nutrition hiding in plain sight in ordinary supermarkets, as well as farmer’s markets, U-pick orchards, and seed catalogs. In her new book Eating on the Wild Side, Robinson covers how to store and prepare these stellar fruits and vegetables to maximize their healthy benefits. She also shares some fascinating and surprising facts, like why canned blueberries are more nutritious than fresh ones, how some of the newer varieties of supersweet corn are no better than a Snickers bar, and why you should eat broccoli as soon after harvest as possible!

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In a society where the smallest things are under close scrutiny and the watchful eye of so many as techonology has shrunk the world, how is it human trafficking remains prevalant in this country? Human rights activist Tess Cacciatore shares her insights into this extraordinary issue. Later, if you consider “boss” the ultimate 4-letter word, or are tired of all the jerks at work, then Office Idiots author Ken Lloyd is here today to help you cope with your workplace being a jerkplace!

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Human trafficking is here in our backyard and it’s all too real, as 72% of trafficking victims identified are from the US. Even more sobering is that 27% of victims identified over a 4 year span were children, with two-thirds of them being girls. Tess Cacciatore, human rights champion and co-founder of the non-profit Global Women’s Empowerment Network (GWEN) takes an in-depth look at how this issue continues to be prevalent in a society where it seems our smallest movements can be tracked and recorded. She will also discuss the cultural differences that are often at the root of the problem, and how women can fight back when their own culture tells them not to. Combining over two decades of film and non-profit experience, Cacciatore has a truly unique approach to human rights… fostering education and connectivity through technology to promote an agenda of peace and equality.
Based upon thousands of letters to his newspaper column and website, www.jerksatwork.com, Ken Lloyd penned Office Idiots to spotlight workplace jerks wherever they exist in an organization. In addition to practical advice on what to do or say when you encounter them, the book shows you how to deal with Techno-jerks and E-jerks, deal with some really off-the-wall jerk behaviors, avoid enabling the jerks… and perhaps most important of all… make sure you don’t become one! Lloyd is a nationally recognized management consultant, speaker, author, and newspaper columnist. He holds a PhD in organizational behavior from UCLA, and has taught numerous MBA classes at his alma mater’s The Anderson School, among other univiersities.

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Have you ever fallen for someone, only to find out they were in it for a physical relationship and not much more? Too often women seeking something more meaningful are unintentionally duped by men just looking for a good time. Dr. Jill Weber is a psychologist who takes a close look at having sex vs. wanting intimacy.

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Today is a landmark day for Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair as we celebrate our 6th Anniversary! Which, of course, would not be possible without the most important contributors to the show… our FABULOUS listeners! It’s your calls, e-mails, and feedback that keep Conversations Live going, and we cannot express our appreciation to our loyal listeners enough!

We would also like to extend a very special thank you to the rock that keeps Conversations Live afloat…KKNW studio producer Eric Reidar. Eric has been with us since the begining (and 3 years with Vicki before that) and is always professional, produces our audio, and keeps us live every week! And he also occasionally has time for a little fun:

Finally, one more thank you to associate producer David Vandver, who has been with us since 2010. His dedication to keeping the website up to date writing the guest information and ensuring the podcasts are posted promptly each week is integral to our ultimate goal… providing you, the listeners, with the best experience possible! Thanks again for a great 6 years!!

Finding love and lasting intimacy can be a difficult goal for many women, and oftentimes it leads to accepting a purely sexual relationship with the hopes it will lead to more, only to be let down time and again. Using real stories from women of various ages and stages of life in her new book Having Sex, Wanting Intimacy: Why Women Settle for One-Sided Relationships, Dr. Jill Weber shows how these patterns of behavior, which she refers to as “Sextimacy”, produce disappointment, depression, and a low self-esteem, causing a vulnerability to being used. It’s a hard pattern to break, but Dr. Weber provides hope with some very clear tips on how to stop it. Dr. Weber is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in the Washington DC area. She has appeared in media outlets as varied as Nightline, Teen Vogue, CNN, Seventeen Magazine, and The Discovery Channel, among others.

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From shark-diving in Hawaii to Fright Night in Philly, Melanie Brocklehurst captures the ups, downs, and hilarity of internet dating and travelling in unfamiliar territory in 50 Dates in 50 States! And if the thought of spending summer vacation with the in-laws sends you running for the hills, don’t miss Vicki’s chat with in-law relationship expert Dr. Deanna Brann!

Enjoy Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair every Monday at noon Pacific on KKNW 1150AM or 94.9FM HD. Like us on Facebook and follow Vicki on Twitter for exclusive info and updates throughout the week!

Part travelogue, part romp, and part how-to guide, 50 Dates in 50 States: One Woman’s Journey to Positive Change is an inspiring chronicle of Melanie Brocklehurst’s self-discovery. You will laugh and cry along with her as she makes out at her first drive-in movie in California, flees a stalker in New Mexico, encounters a married man in Virginia, and a vegetarian in Texas!

With over 25 years of clinical experience, psychotherapist and in-law relationship expert Dr. Deanna Brann knows how utterly exhausting merely the idea of spending a vacation (which should be relaxing) with your in-laws can be. Between sharing responsibilities, being forced into group activities, and travel with kids/grandkids… these minor annoyances create stress, that gone unchecked, can lead to a family breakdown! Before you embark on a potentially disastrous vacation, Dr. Brann offers 5 tips today that can turn that family trip from miserable to memorable!

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