Episodes

Why are little girls mean to each other, and even meaner when they grow up? What causes the fur to fly and the claws to come out? Today's guests, Drs. Joan Rosenberg and Erika Holiday, are psychologists and authors of Mean Girls, Meaner Women: Understanding Why Women Backstab, Betray and Trash-Talk Each Other and How to Heal.

Ever wonder what it's like to be a big city cab driver picking up night crawlers, never knowing whether they will entertain you, attack and rob you, or try to pick you up for a one-night stand? Today's guest, Larry Sager, author of No Guns, No Knives, No Personal Checks: The Tales of a San Francisco Cab Driver, will take you along for the ride.

Though the world has stopped for Michael Jackson's memorial, there are more important issues to focus on, like the dangers of America becoming a socialist nation - especially in regard to healthcare. Today's guest, Jason Marsh, author of Surviving Euphoria: Selected Writings on Politics, Travel and Life in Europe, warns us with his first-hand experiences of creeping socialism in Europe.

Dr. Carole analyzes the tragic life and death of Michael Jackson. As the consultant to Michael's classic biography, and the first one to file a Complaint with Child Protective Services, Dr. Carole will take you behind the scenes and share his-story.

What better time to examine our relationship to fathers - from celeb dads to our own - than in the aftermath of Father's Day? The power they have to cause happiness or heartbreak has long been underestimated. Today's guest, Kate Kelly, Managing Editor of American Baby, walks us through the 5 types of dads - from Mr. Type A to the Clueless Wonder.

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 ...

Dr. Carole analyzes the latest news of reality shows - Susan Boyle's fragile comeback, and tragedies that preceded her: suicides, homicides, and former guests now living in quiet desperation.

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.