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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Adriana Trigiani is the New York Times bestselling author of the Big Stone Gap series—soon to be a big-screen movie. She also wrote the novels Lucia, Lucia; The Queen of the Big Time; and Rococo. Trigiani honed her skills as an award-winning TV writer and producer, including the groundbreaking Cosby Show. Described as “Sex and the City meets Moonstruck … “, Trigiani’s novel Very Valentine is the first in a new trilogy.

Christopher Nowlin’s mystery novel, To See the Sky, is described by the Calgary Herald as “a dark satire about Vancouver’s inflated ego”. As well as being a writer, Nowlin is a criminal lawyer and visual artist, with a PhD in criminology and an M.A. in philosophy. See Nowlin on Thursday, Feb 4 7:00 pm at Village Books, Bellingham, WA. And at Third Place Books on Friday, Feb 5 at 6:30 pm.

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Vicki’s joined today by three very different guests, but their common theme is that they all think outside the box, and each of them escaped the expected norm. Attorney, turned author Gretchen Rubin came to the realization she could be, should be, happier. Rubin spent the next year of her life on The Happiness Project, exploring what it’s really like to live the words of wisdom shared by icons from Aristotle to Oprah … her conclusions (like Yes, money can bring you happiness) might surprise you!

Then, 86-year old novelist Glenn Boyer has been called an icon, a maverick, historian, storyteller, and genius. Boyer talks about his new novel Where the Heart Was. And Danny Kofke is in one of the most noble, yet most underpaid professions, so he had to think outside the box to live well. Kofke shares his experience in How to Survive (Perhaps Even Thrive) on a Teacher’s Salary.

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Forget what’s happened in 2009’s earthquake economy … instead ask how do we make the most of our money today? How do we reduce student debt and avoid getting ripped off by the new credit card rules? Should you fire your bank? How do we identify crooks in suits? Join us for today’s show with Emmy award-winning TV personality and financial expert, Jane Bryant Quinn. Quinn’s career includes a column syndicated by the Washington Post, a biweeky column in Newsweek, the CBS Morning and Evening News, and numerous books including Simple Financial Strategies for Busy People and the completely revised bestseller Making the Most of Your Money Now. (The original version was rated as the best finance book on the market by Consumer Reports). Also, Conversations Live profiles Seattle business owner, Terry Virdell of TSigns.com. His family-owned business guarantees they’ll beat any legitimate price, and is based on Virdell’s 20 years of design experience and home-grown philosophies of building a successful business by offering superior customer service, while maintaining a sustainable earth. More at www.TSigns.com.

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Our two expert guests explore some of the most difficult challenges beyond climate change. They share proven solutions and the latest promising scientific breakthroughs in managing today’s environment. Acclaimed investigative journalist, Elizabeth Grossman, envisions a world free of hazardous chemicals in Chasing Molecules: Poisonous Products, Human Health, and the Promise of Green Chemistry. And editor and director of the Population Justice Project, Laurie Mazur, says that we’re living in a pivotal moment as our population growth dwindles, but human head count grows. How does this and women’s rights factor into climate change and sustainability? Mazur is the editor of: A Pivotal Moment, Population, Justice & the Environmental Challenge.

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Today’s guests both decided enough was enough … they were tired of waiting for life to be different. Weighing in at 220 lbs, Australia’s Annette Symlived on a permanent diet … one that wasn’t working! She’s now a best selling author of 5 low fat cookbooks endorsed by Diabetes Australia; and with no formal business training, Annette has become an award-winning businesswoman and Australia’s favorite weight loss expert. She’s also maintained her goal weight for the past 17 years. Joyce Chapman devoted her life to empowering others, first as a teacher for the California public school system, later as Director and developer of an innovative private school in San Diego. For the past 15 years, Joyce has helped thousands of dreamers flip those dreams into reality in her role as a consultant, speaker, counselor, coach, author and founder of Live Your Dream.Listen to Podcast and tell us what you think through the Contact Page.