Episodes

Just back from Book Expo America in NYC, Dr. Carole shares some highlights, and interviews one of the new authors she met there. Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Austin Leigh is the author of Laid or Loved: The Secrets Guys Wish You Knew About Being a Dream Girl Instead of a Just-in-his-Jeans Girl.

Now that the ceremonies are over, far too many of us would like to forget about our veterans because we feel ashamed that we are not doing more to help those who return or are still in war zones, or to honor those who have died for us. Listen as today's guests share their stories: Thomas Ruck, author of Sacred Ground, A Tribute to America's Veterans, and Dr. Francis Abueg, a psychologist who has helped countless veterans with PTSD.

Listen up as Dr. Carole rails against Nadya Suleman and Rihanna for making the dumbest mistakes of their lives! No kind words for Chris Brown either, as she puts all of them on her couch! You can learn from their mistakes.

Has Susan Boyle, of Britain's Got Talent, proven that beauty is only skin deep, or has she illuminated how much we judge people's worth by their outside packaging? Perhaps both. Today's guests, Douglas Hamilton, M.D. and Babak Azizzadeh, M.D., authors of the just-released Beverly Hills Beauty Secrets: A Prominent Dermatologist and Plastic Surgeon's Insider Guide to Facial Rejuvenation, will explain how you can put your best face forward for your own red-carpet moments.

The secret to surviving swine flu is to stay calm, while those around you are making 'pigs' of themselves by pigging out on fear. Dr. Carole will explain how panic makes you more vulnerable and will share tips on how to stay healthy physically and psychologically. Joan Nichols, Ph.D., researcher and associate director of the Galveston National Laboratory will unravel the mystery of the swine flu virus and Lissa Rankin, M.D., will talk about the zen of swine flu and what it's like to be a doctor ...

The 10th anniversary of Columbine, is time to reflect upon how we - as families, teachers, friends, society - continue to fail our children and what we can do to fix our broken promises. Today's guest, Esther Jantzen, Ed.D., having spent 25 years in urban public high schools, reveals what really goes on behind the graffiti-covered walls. She is an educator, literacy advocate and author of Plus It: How To Easily Turn Everyday Activities into Learning Adventures for Kids.

Now that America has its first black President, have we stopped being racist or is this the ultimate in political correctness? And what about Obama's gaffs - calling himself a mutt and like someone in the special Olympics? Find out what it all means from today's guest, Dr. Maura Cullen, an international authority on diversity, and the author of the new book, 35 Dumb Things Well-Intentioned People Say: Surprising Things We Say That Widen the Diversity Gap.

Ever wonder what it's really like inside a women's prison? Today's guest, Brook Carey, author of The Accidental Warden, will unlock the doors. She'll share stories of what it was like to be in charge of dangerous felons, such as the Manson girls, why she supports the death penalty, and how women can avoid the fate of her inmates.

These days most of us have to make do with less. But what if you had to make do with much less? Today's guest, psychiatrist Doreen Orion, M.D., shares her adventure, recounted in her book Queen of the Road: The True Tales of 47 States, 22,000 Miles, 200 Shoes, 2 Cats, 1 Poodle, a Husband, and a Bus with a Will of its Own. Her journey not only reveals the upside of downsizing, but how to find a way to live your dream.

Nicholas Hughes, the son of poet Sylvia Plath, committed suicide this week. Was he purposefully following in the footsteps of his famous mother and his infamous stepmother, or was it simply the tragic consequence of his untreated depression? Today's guests, University of Massachusetts Professor Richard Larschan, and British Professional Librarian, John Welford, will unravel the mysteries of this ill-fated family.

Today's guest, Brendon Burchard, tells the story of how he was blessed with Life's Golden Ticket, a second chance, after barely surviving a dramatic car accident in a third world country. Since then he has dedicated himself to helping others get a second chance by changing the way we envision and strategize to reach success. His book, Life's Golden Ticket, uses a magical amusement park as an allegory that shows us the way to the top.

Listen up as Dr. Carole rails against Nadya Suleman and Rihanna for making the dumbest mistakes of their lives! No kind words for Chris Brown either, as she puts all of them on her couch! You can learn from their mistakes.

Today's show, the antidote to your money blues, is guaranteed to make you smile again! Despina Gurlides, author of Not a Guru, climbed the ladder of success, only to have it suddenly crash, and allow her to find true inner peace. David Cane, author of The Short Book on Happiness, helps us rise above the bleak headlines to reach the joy we crave.

Dr. Carole will share with you today the Complaint that she filed with L.A. County's Dept. of Child and Family Services, alerting them to Child Endangerment.

Find out how Richard Tripp, author of Please Underestimate Me, is making a difference. Overcoming enormous personal tragedies, he is emerging as one of the world's most humble heroes. His story will inspire you to make a difference in your town, too.

Wishing you had a Valentine this year? Stop wishing and start doing something about it, so that by next year you'll be in love! Psychologist, Dr. Diana Kirschner, author of Love in 90 Days, will tell you how.

Do you wonder why the path to soul-satisfying contentment eludes you? Today's guest, Debbie Ford, has made it her mission to inspire people like you and help them find their way. She is a bestselling author, speaker and coach, whose latest book, Why Good People Do Bad Things: How to Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy, has been called a tour-de-force.

Today's guests will inspire you with their courageous stories of overcoming adversity. Stash Serafin, a renowned figure skater despite being blind from birth, and author of You Can't Get It 'Cause You've Already Got It!, teaches people to stop putting their dreams on ice. Roger Rizzo, author of An Almost Fatal Miracle, overcame 'blindness' of another sort, when a motorcycle accident made him see what is really important in life.

Ever wonder about how kids get discovered and wind up on the silver screen? And whether Hollywood messes with their heads? Today's guest, Susie Mains, co-owner of Trilogy Talent, the expert on child stars and young Hollywood, will take you behind the scenes.

Want to know what's really going on in the Israeli-Gaza war zone? You won't learn the truth from the mainstream media. Listen to it live here, as journalist Ari Bussel, reports from Israel on what's really happening behind the scenes and how it's becoming a global showdown.

Today's guest, Paco Alarcon-Kahan, explains why he believes that upcoming changes in consciousness will lead us beyond crises to a better world. The author of Stargate 2012: Recovering the Power for Earth's Imminent Ascension, shares his views on how to harness higher vibrations to attract what you want in life.

As the New Year approaches, are you feeling overwhelmed - with countless unfinished problems still hanging around from 2008? Today's guests, John and Patricia Gallagher have risen from the ashes of emotional and financial ruin to share their story, entitled No More Secrets. They've created a team of angels to inspire you to hang in there and help others along the way.

As you will discover from today's show, the secret to happy holidays, and happy 'every' days is giving! Dr. Carole reads The Gift of the Magi and interviews Beth Russell, author of Forever Lily: An Unexpected Mother's Journey to Adoption in China.

Today's show is just what the doctor ordered to dispel gloom overload. Missy Jenkins is the author of I Choose to be Happy: A School Shooting Survivor's Triumph Over Tragedy. Her inspiring and courageous story will teach us grace in the face of adversity.