Author, speaker, and Life Coach Sallie Felton joins Vicki today to discuss how she has helped hundreds of people overcome self-limiting beliefs to stay grounded during hectic times. Dr. Delaney Ruston joins Vicki once again to discuss her latest film project, and Live Your Dream Coach Joyce Chapman is here to answer listener questions.

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Sallie Felton is a Professional Certified Coach who has helped people in every walk of life, from how to start and grow a business, to improving personal and professional relationships, and even sucessfully navigating important life transitions. She has co-authored a book with Deepak Chopra, Stepping Stones to Success, and is a contributor to the recently released GPS For Success.

Dr. Delaney Ruston is a Seattle medical doctor and filmmaker whose film, Unlisted: A Story of Schizophrenia, is airing on PBS. Her gift for storytelling along with her persistence has helped to open up a dialogue about mental illness and how it impacts families.

And today our resident Dream Coach Joyce Chapman discusses paying attention and noticing!

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Encore Presentation: How many times have you said “I’ll never be able to do this!” Or “I just can’t do this one more day!” Even the most creative of us run out of creative juice and fresh ideas. .
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Today we’ll explore 5 habits to launch you on an exciting journey of personal discovery. Learn how to build creative confidence and fire your creative energy. We’ll discuss how to get unstuck at work, how to turn work into play, how to develop your competitive edge, brainstorming techniques, teaching creativity at home, and more in Stimulated!

Vicki is joined by creative strategists, speakers, and authors Jeannine McGlade and Andrew Pek – co-creators of noves inc., a New York based consulting and education firm that helps companies stimulate breakthrough ideas.

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Personal life coach Mark Susnow takes his readers on an enlightening journey of self-discovery in his book Dancing on the River. And Leslie Dunton-Downer discusses her fascinating book that examines how the English language is sweeping the world.

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Mark Susnow’s life journey is certainly unique and varied. He was a trial attorney for 30 years, and spends many evenings entertaining audiences as a versatile club musician. Perhaps most importantly, he has helped over 1000 people find joy and meaning in facing the rapid changes life can bring. In Dancing on the River, he demonstrates how to experience life to the fullest from within.

Called “persuasive and entertaining” by BookPage, The English is Coming is a witty and engaging look at what the future holds for the English language. It explores the global importance of English, and the evolution of it’s role as it perpetually expands its influence across the world. Author Leslie Dunton-Downer is a former Harvard lecturer and noted author on Shakespeare.

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Born storyteller, tireless advocate for animals and political causes, and fascinating newsmaker Rita Mae Brown joins Vicki today to discuss her new book A Nose for Justice, which co-stars canine sleuths King and Baxter. And later, Vicki talks to controversial producer Suzanne Taylor regarding the truth behind the mystery of crop circles.

Rita Mae Brown is one of the most unconventional writers of her era, often with the help of her feline co-author, Sneaky Pie Brown. After being at the forefront of political activism during the tumultuous 60’s and 70’s, she settled into an astoundingly successful and prolific writing career that continues today with her latest novel, A Nose for Justice. The book is a work of fiction that tackles real-life issues surrounding water rights and the ramifications that can effect us all. Brown persists today as an advocate for animals and the environment.

Suzanne Taylor’s research and dedication has led to her being one of the world’s foremost experts on crop circles. Her critically acclaimed documentary film What On Earth chronicles her firsthand field experience with this bizarre and mysterious phenomenon. Learn more here!

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To find the mythical fountain of youth, you may need to look no further than your own body! Dermatologist Howard Murad debunks myths about hydration and inflammation, and reveals the secrets of using water to help look and feel younger. Dream Coach Joyce Chapman answers listener questions and provides a method to gain clarity over your challenges. Vicki also chats with Jen Marlowe, Seattle based activist, author, and filmaker.

Dr. Howard Murad is one of the world’s leading experts on healthcare. In his book The Water Secret, he shares a new, scientifically proven strategy of the best way to hydrate with water- eat it! Dr. Murad demonstrates the difference between drinking and “eating” your water, and reveals secrets to take years off your looks, making you feel healthier. His inclusive approach has received praise from people as varied as Jeff Probst, Debbie Gibson, Joy Behar, and Joan Lunden.

Joyce Chapman is our resident Dream Coach, and today she not only answers listener questions, she is also going to give related journaling exercises to help you gain clarity around your challenges! And today Vicki ends the show with Jen Marlowe, Seattle based activist, author and filmaker.

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Have you ever felt like the proverbial round peg in the square hole? Chances are you have, especially if you have ever started a new job or transferred to a new workplace. David Couper can show you how to take what seems like a disadvantage and turn it into your best asset!

We also talk with Peter Miller about his new book The Smart Swarm. In it, he demonstrates the latest science and research on the business, social, and technological implications of groups of animals and what we can learn from them. 

In his new book, Outsider on the Inside: How to Create a Winning Career Even When You Don’t Fit In, David Couper provides simple but effective strategies to guide you into capitalizing on what makes you a unique person and using it to your advantage. His advice is tailored to everyone, whether you are just starting out in the workforce, or a seasoned veteran looking to recharge your career. Couper has won awards for his career training and has coached people across the world to become successful “outsiders on the inside.”

Peter Miller is the senior editor at National Geographic. In The Smart Swarm, his fascinating insights into the way we learn from the animal world have made quite a buzz in the business community. His examples include how ants, bees, termites, birds, and locusts have a strong capacity for efficiency, organization and planning, and how major corporations have implemented their strategies in their daily operations.

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Environmental expert Daniel Imhoff shares his vision of a future in which industrial animal factories are no longer the primary source of food. He explores options that are safer for the population and more humane for the livestock. And award-winning Canadian journalist, Irene Butler, treks four continents leaving mostly gentle footprints.

Daniel Imhoff is a researcher, author and independent publisher who focuses on issues related to farming and the environment. He is the editor for CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations): The Tragedy of Industrial Animal Factories, a powerful collection of photos and essays by over 30 of today’s leading thinkers on the environment and ethical issues of our time. He is president and co-founder of Wild Farm Alliance, a national organization that works to promote agricultural systems.

Irene Butler and her husband did what many people dream of doing when they retire — they trekked the globe, 12 countries in 12 months, immersing themselves in culture, determined to leave good impressions and gentle footprints. Hear some of their stories today, right here on Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair. Find out more about Traveling the Globe with Mostly Gentle Footprints at Global Trekkers.

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A Labor Day Encore Broadcast with two amazing Seattle women! People joke about having a mid-life crisis. But if you’re the one having it–regardless of your age–it’s not so funny! And sometimes it can be hard to see your way out. We’ll talk with Dr. Gloria Burgess about building bridges from what was and what is, to what can be. And Dr. Delaney Ruston joins us to share her moving journey as a daughter, doctor, and filmmaker who wants to reconnect with her estranged schizophrenic father…a father who wants to stop his medicine … and a system that fails them both when he does. Look for Delaney Ruston’s film coming to PBS in October!

Dr. Gloria Burgess is the author of Dare to Wear Your Soul on the Outside. You might remember her first visit to Conversations Live when she shared the touching story of her father’s relationship with William Faulkner. Gloria Burgess is a speaker, corporate consultant, and executive coach. She’s also the founder and principal of Jazz, Inc. Listen to earlier show with Gloria.

Delaney Ruston is an internal medicine doctor and award winning documentary filmmaker who founded an independent production company, MyDoc Productions 10 years ago. Films by MyDoc productions have focused on controversial medical themes, such If She Knew, which explores the ethics of withholding bad news from patients, and Crossroads, the Intersection of Pain and Addiction. Ruston began focusing on mental illness with a short about her relationship with her mentally ill father entitled, Unlisted, which aired on PBS. This film became the catalyst for her recent feature documentary, Unlisted: A Story of Schizophrenia.

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Internationally recognized healer, speaker, author and tv personality Inna Segal discusses how to heal yourself mentally and physically by learning how our body is communicating to us. We will also be joined by Seattle psychotherapist and Reiki master Jennifer Yost.

Inna Segal has dedicated herself to assisting others in their efforts to use their own body’s messages in order to heal ailments such as depression, as well as become more energetic in your daily life. Her book, The Secret Language of Your Body: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness shows how to discover your own innate healing ability. Jennifer Yost, local private practice psychotherapist and Reiki master joins in the conversation.

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In his latest book, Healing, author and healer David Elliott challenges the reader to find what is standing in the way of well-being. He believes so strongly in his message, he offers the book free of charge at his website, DavidElliott-healing.com.

Valerie Harms discusses ecopsychology, bringing an expertise developed over years of working with the National Audubon Society. She believes humans and nature are interwoven and it is essential to keep this relationship healthy. 

David Elliott has over twenty years of experience in teaching and healing. His unique understanding of energy guides his students and readers to the central issues within themselves that prevent them from having a life full of abundance. His belief in his message has led him to offer his book for free in PDF format on DavidElliott-healing.com. Elliott ‘s selfless goal is to help you discover the power to heal yourself!

Valerie Harms is an author, teacher of workshops, journalistic consultant and business coach. She brings a passion for psychology and nature to her work, and was once honored by the United Nations as “Most Remarkable Woman.” Her work with the National Audubon Society has helped her develop her expertise on ecopsychology. She shares this with the world in her latest book, Dreaming of Animals.

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