Episodes
Sept. 8, 2009
Are You a Have or a Have Not?
Wealth is not about money. The 'richest' people in the world are those who devote themselves to helping others. Today's guest, Larry Jones, the Founder of Feed The Children, and author of I Lost My Ball and Found My Life, and other books, will inspire you with his story to discover just how 'rich' you can become.
Sept. 1, 2009
Music Soothes the Savage Breast
Amidst the ruckus of today's news and our busy lives, we rarely stop to smell the roses or to listen to sweet music. Today's guests, Musica Angelica manager Laura Spino, KUSC Classical Host Charles Andrews, and National Association of Music Merchants' Scott Robertson, illuminate the importance of keeping music alive, in our schools and in our hearts.
Aug. 25, 2009
The REAL Scoop Behind Obama's Health Care Plans – Special Encore Presentation!
Like sands in the hourglass, there go the days of our lives! If government decides your medical future, you can kiss your health good-bye. Wake up before it's too late. Find out the real scoop from today's guests, Mark Kellen, M.D., President, George Watson, M.D., President Elect, and Kathryn Serkes, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons.
Aug. 18, 2009
Mommy Doesn't Drink Here Anymore
The recent tragic car crash, caused by a mother high on alcohol and marijuana, highlights the growing problem of alcoholism and DUI's in mothers. Today's guest, Rachael Brownell, author of Mommy Doesn't Drink Here Anymore: Getting through the First Year of Sobriety, shares her personal journal of motherhood, cocktails and recovery.
Aug. 11, 2009
Is Your Mate Cheating?
From politicians to Jon and Kate, everyone seems to be 'doing it'. Cheating, that is. Today's guest, Danine Manette, is a private investigator and author of Ultimate Betrayal: Recognizing, Uncovering and Dealing with Infidelity.
Aug. 4, 2009
The REAL Scoop Behind Obama's Health Care Plans
Like sands in the hourglass, there go the days of our lives! If government decides your medical future, you can kiss your health good-bye. Wake up before it's too late. Find out the real scoop from today's guests, Mark Kellen, M.D., President, George Watson, M.D., President Elect, and Kathryn Serkes, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons.
July 28, 2009
If It Bleeds, It Leads
Think the barrage of violent news has no effect on young people? Think again. As a teen, David Foys became obsessed with the relentless coverage of a little girl's rape and murder, to the point of believing he was responsible. Now all grown up, with a degree in criminal justice, he's turned his diary of teenage angst into a book: Essential Innocence, and lets us peek inside his troubled mind.
July 21, 2009
Mean Girls, Meaner Women
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.
July 14, 2009
Slice of a Cabbie's Life
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.
July 7, 2009
Slippery Slope of Socialism
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.
June 30, 2009
Michael Jackson on the Couch
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.
June 23, 2009
Fathers... from Jon Gosselin to our Own
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.
June 16, 2009
How to Survive the Swine Flu Pandemic By Not Panicking – Special Encore Presentation!
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 ...
June 9, 2009
Reality Shows on the Couch
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.
June 2, 2009
Laid or Loved?
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.
May 26, 2009
Memorial Day: The Day After....
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.
May 12, 2009
Octomom, Rihanna and Chris Brown on the Couch – Special Encore Presentation!
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.
May 5, 2009
What is Beauty? And How Can You Become One?
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.
April 28, 2009
How to Survive the Swine Flu Pandemic By Not Panicking
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 ...
April 21, 2009
From Columbine to Fixing Our Kids
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.
April 14, 2009
Diversity in the White House: Is racism dead?
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.
April 7, 2009
Women Behind Bars
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.
March 31, 2009
From Castle to Converted Bus: Two Shrinks Learn to Love Downsizing
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.
March 24, 2009
Suicide: Family Legacy or Coincidence?
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.