Episodes

Boo! As many prepare for Halloween this month, the end of October also brings the Mexican holiday known as El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. A blend of European and Mesoamerican religions and cultures come together as families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. With that theme in mind, Dr. Connie welcomes in-studio guest certified medium and 3 near-death-experience survivor Michelle Clare for a fascinatin...

This past Sunday marked National Grandparents Day, which was declared an official holiday in 1978. How important are grandparents? How do they impact the next generation? What lessons can we learn from them? Dr. Connie, a proud and loving “Lola” to Addison, Alexander, and Aubree shares the show with in-studio returning guest, Georgia Bunn, equally proud and loving “Grammy Bunn” to George and Robert.

Do you believe everything you read in the paper, see on tv, scroll past on the Internet, or hear on the radio? How does the media influence and impact the way we live and make decisions? Listeners beware as Dr. Connie discusses the power of the media to inform, entice, incite, and impress its listeners with “news” that is filtered through the lens of the media. In-studio guests are graduating journalism major Ashley Lay from ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and former veteran journalis...

Dr. Connie celebrates America’s birthday on the July show. Vital to America’s heritage is the story of resilience. Dr. Connie shares the topic with her special guest Sam Kawa, sommelier of nationally-acclaimed Café Monarch in Scottsdale, Arizona. Listen in to hear the White House Doctor’s thoughts about the meaning of July 4th and why resilience is important to our survival and our journey. “Sam the Man” the sommelier shares about the journey from crushed grapes to fine wine.

With over half of Americans having been vaccinated for Covid-19, and most of the world either having been exposed to the virus or getting a vaccine, travel is now opening up for Americans. Where are you going this summer? Dr. Connie’s in studio guests are world-wide expert travelers, Jane and Vince Roig, who will share the joys and challenges of travel, especially in this post-Covid era. Buckle up for a new episode about navigating your next adventure!

Women wear many hats and can play many roles in life: daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, grandmother, employee, entrepreneur, and CEO. Dr. Connie explores the important roles of women as mothers and businesswomen with her special guest Carlyn Bushman, former corporate executive who works as a consultant to women seeking to turnaround their companies. Tune in live to catch this conversation between these two business moms!

It’s been over a year since the pandemic struck. Now over 103 million people in the US have received at least one dose of the Covid19 vaccine. Now what? Dr. Connie discusses the implications of vaccination and how we move on to the “new normal”.

Dr. Connie’s month of March podcast welcomes spring and the promise of new life, hopes and dreams. March also brings the one year anniversary of the pandemic. Are there any “gifts” from the past year? How does looking for the positive make a difference in our lives? Dr. Connie and her in-studio guest, ASU sophomore Tara Liu, discuss the Power of Being Positive and how looking at life and it’s adversity through a positive lens can help one navigate the difficult times.

With spring around the corner and Valentine's Day celebrated in the middle, February is considered The Month of Love. But Cupid’s arrow is sharp and can be painful, especially when one is faced with a break-up, separation, divorce, or death of a partner. Dr. Connie welcomes her 5th time in-studio guest, psychologist Dr. Julie T. Anné, to discuss how to successfully recover from the death of a relationship and move on in life to love and live another day.

Dr. Connie welcomes the start of a new year with how one begins a new chapter in life. Her special guest Rob Rafanan is from her Canadian family, calling in from Milton, Ontario. Rob shares the struggles and triumphs of his personal journey with health, work, and family life that led him to make dramatic changes. Listen in as Dr. Connie and Rob discuss beginning a new chapter in life towards a healthier mind, body and spirit.

It’s the last show of 2020 and the first show of Dr. Connie’s 6th season of House Calls. Dr. Connie is joined by Dr. Patricia Pepper and Elina Pepper to reflect on how the past year has affected their lives and what they have learned that can help listeners. This is Dr. Patti's 4th guest visit to House Calls, and Elina will provide the perspective of a Dartmouth undergraduate student. Looking forward, Dr. Connie and her guests discuss New Year's resolutions and how to transform the challenges of...

As Thanksgiving ushers in the holiday season, Dr. Connie reflects on the theme of gratitude. 2020 is drawing to a close, and she will encourage listeners to count their blessings after what was a difficult and painful year for many. Dr. Connie welcomes in-studio guest, Nancy Kinnard, Vice President and Private Banking Relationship Manager for National Bank of Arizona, to discuss how listeners can manage finances during this challenging time. Finish the year 2020 with a plan to count both your sa...

Do you feel your blood pressure rising day by day? You're not alone. We are living in fear of not only the pandemic- and the health and economic implications- but we are in the midst of one of the most crucial elections in modern history. Dr. Connie, a veteran of three presidential campaigns (Bush-Clinton-Bush), will share her unique perspective of the political process and her prescription for how to decide who is worthy of your vote.

When movie theaters are shut down and viewers are sheltering-in-place at home, what do they watch to entertain, educate, and escape from real life (to reel life)? Some of Dr. Connie's favorite guests, House Calls veterans Dr. Dick and Leslie Ridenour, return to the show to share ideas, observations, and recommendations for in-home movies and television. Listen in to this light-hearted episode and discover some new shows to add to your queue!

In the past several months, nearly half of Americans have begun working from home more than ever before, and we all found ourselves being at home more than usual. Dr. Connie’s in studio guest, interior designer Barbara Kaplan, will share her advice on how to create an inspiring, productive, efficient and comfortable home office space. Barbara will also give tips on how to set the stage for those Zoom calls to project the right image and message. Listen in on how to design your living space for s...

Dr. Connie and friend Marcia Meyer honor the memory of their dear friend Lecia Scaglione who passed away suddenly on June 18th. They share the lessons learned from the life of Lecia and how she was the epitome of a true and loving friend. This month's show outlines the importance of friendship in our lives, now more than ever, and what makes a great friend. Listen in and learn how the love of friends is the best medicine.

Right when you thought things were bad, they get worse. Has that been your experience lately? Dr. Connie’s special show discusses how acceptance of Five True Things can reduce anxiety, bring more peace, and offer understanding to our stressful lives. Her guest is Dr. Dave Richo, psychotherapist and author of many books including Five True Things: A Little Guide to Embracing Life’s Big Challenges. Listen in as Dr. Connie interviews the author on how his book can lead to more peace and joy in your...

Are you experiencing what Dr. Connie calls “PPSD” or Post Pandemic Stress & Disruption? Tune in to this month’s episode for tips on recovering from this time, no matter how you were affected by the pandemic. We all still have much to be grateful for. Be grateful if you didn’t get infected and sick. Be grateful if you didn’t lose a loved one from Covid-19. Be grateful if you didn’t lose your job or your life’s savings. For those of you who have suffered from personal loss, our hearts go out to yo...

This month’s episode is a timely and relevant topic as we are truly in difficult times right now--- pandemic and surrounding pandemonium disrupts our “normal” lives into one of fear of contagion, loss of jobs and savings for many people, and being social-distanced from human contact. Dr. Connie’s special call-in guest is an expert in the field of resilience. Tune in for this special hour of radio “therapy” and advice on how to not only survive but thrive, and grow emotionally and spiritually dur...

Coronavirus and threat of pandemic disease have dominated the news for the past few months. Fear of infection has impacted all aspects of our lives from heavy losses on the stock market to cancellation of trips and large gatherings, to panic buying of masks and disinfectants. Dr. Connie’s in-studio guest is infectious disease expert Buffy Lloyd-Krejci who is an expert in infection control. Dr. Connie and Buffy, whom Dr. Connie affectionately calls “The Bug Slayer,“ will talk about how infection ...

Dr. Connie celebrates the month of love with a special show about the different forms of love: Self-love, family love, love of friends, romantic love, and long-lasting love. Her special guest is Psychologist Dr. Julie Anné who returns for her fourth visit and is Dr. Connie’s most sought after expert to discuss relationships and what makes them thrive. Tune in for a show that will feed your soul and fill you with love.

Most of us start the new year with resolutions or goals to guide the next 12 months. Since financial goals come in as the most popular resolution, specifically paying off debt and saving money, let’s start off the year talking about this hot topic. It makes good financial sense to have a special guest who is an expert on financial management. Dr. Connie welcomes someone who handles a very large budget successfully, Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee! Treasurer Yee will discuss with Dr. Connie ...

This week, Dr. Connie is getting festive with in-studio guest Dr. Patti Pepper. They will be talking about all things Christmas, and diving into the topic of gifts: material and spiritual, memories made, and fun ways to give. Have yourself a merry little episode and listen in for a light-hearted conversation.

With the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday in the air, we focus on being thankful for our blessings and at peace with the difficulties in life which we often don't consider blessings. Dr. Connie leads a show on how to cope, heal and live in a grateful manner, content in the midst of pain and difficulty. Joining Dr. Connie in studio is Alan Sears, Vice-Chairman of the Alliance Defending Freedom Foundation Board of Directors. He will share insights from his new book 'The Soul of an American Presi...