Episodes

In A WALK AMONG HEROES: Searching for America’s Better Angels Zelinski sheds light on how this hallowed ground and those buried there—privates beside colonels, surgeons and nurses bedside the troops they tried to save, the descendants of slaves beside Confederate soldiers, and wives, sons, and daughters beside loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice—serves as a lens into what is good in our country. Gary B. Zelinski will share and discuss the inspiring stories behind the headstones. ABOUT GA...

Herb Weiss has had a distinguished journalism career, gaining national and state recognition as an expert on aging, healthcare, and medical issues. Throughout his 45-year writing career, Herb has authored or co-authored over 1,100 articles in national and Rhode Island newspapers and trade publications.The James P. Adams Library at Rhode Island College (RIC) will house digital copies of all his published articles, along with copies of reports written, newsletters and newspapers that he has edite...

Gail Lukaisk is freelance writer, editor, college lecturer, and author. She will discuss her new book "What They Never Told Us", which us tells the stories of ordinary people who made extraordinary, life-changing discoveries. These discoveries are about their parentage and/or race and ethnicity that fractured their identities and prompted two fundamental questions: Who are we? And what exactly is family? Gail will also the devastating psychological trauma of uncovering a hidden family secret wi...

Wilfred Aguila, "Dr. A" M.D. Bariatric Surgeon, author and radio show host, has dedicated his career to helping people live healthier lives. Dr. Aguila has served as a health and wellness advocate and has been in practice since 1996, specializing in bariatric medicine. He founded Weight Success Centers™, LLC to help patients suffering with weight problems conquer their struggle and live healthy. Dr. A will discuss how stress affect diet, and the components of the right exercise and nutrition, th...

Nancy Seabold is a Voice Coach who trains high school singers college entrance, and careers in classical music as well as piano lessons.She is freelancer writer, author of books for youth and adults. Her new book "The Congruent Rhyme of Opposites: A Spiritual Perspective on Intimacy", speaks to how to find a compatible partner in love, upon knowing how to love oneself. The message in this book will inspire adults, young and old how to build a great foundation—honoring each other in a way that cr...

Paula Marshall is the CEO of the Bama Companies, Inc, which manufactures oven-ready products for customers in the quick-service and casual restaurant industry and private label products for retail in more than 17 countries. Paula is the founder of Paula Marshall Foundation, which builds schools in Ghana for children to provides education that offers an opportunity for a new life. Paula will give tips on how to make work fulfilling and productive, how to leverage success by recognition of the tea...

Ed McDonough is a Marketing Architect, trained direct response copywriter, and the founder of ECE Marketing Services, LLC located in North Carolina. Along with helping companies develop and implement an effective long-term client acquisition process that focuses on revenue growth, he also mentors aspiring copywriters. In addition, he is the author of 5 marketing books, three of which are Amazon bestsellers. His book, Leveraging Buyer Psychology for Copywriters, based on over two decades of writi...

Dr. Gary Wohlman, PhD, is a seasoned speaker, trainer, author and communication skills coach that specializes in presentation skill training. As a speaker’s mentor, he specializes in enhancing the full-bodied engagement, interactive impact and effective presentations both onlne and on stage. Gary assists CEOs, executive managers, developing leaders, staff members, speakers, athletes, entertainers, and those on top of their game in bringing out their voice, Gary will discuss strategies for public...

Sponsors of the Future, a nonprofit organization incorporated in EG, Rhode Island, is dedicated to facilitating strong connections between local communities and businesses to create a more significant impact in neurodivergent communities. Suzy and Janice from SoF will discuss how they create community programs for everyone with the mission to connect the different stakeholders to form ecosystems that support the neurodivergent community and others, through education, advocacy, and inclusion. The...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Bill Kole, author of THE BIG 100: The New World of Super Aging, recently retired as New England editor for The Associated Press but continues to work as an editor for Axios By 2050, the world's centenarian population — those aged 100 or more — will increase eightfold. Whether we're 18 or 81, this tectonic demographic shift will affect us all. Bill will discuss important questions of longevity including : How long can we live? How long should we live? And what happens when...

Forrest Rivers is the author of The Hippie Revival and Collected Writings and Humanity’s Spiritual Rebirth: Lessons Lived and Learned from a Pandemic. He will discuss his books, the idea of a spiritual rebirth, the pandemic, spiritual teachings, and more. He offers guided reflection/meditation exercises after each chapter of his book that can be incorporated into your everyday life. He will share self-empowerment tips and practices to help people find greater peace during challenging times. Forr...

Michelle Gladieux (Glad-ee-oh) President of Gladieux Consulting, is author of Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges. Michelle is the President of Gladieux Consulting, known for top-notch design and presentation of seminars in communication and leadership topics around the U.S. She will discuss how to raise our game as communicators through recognizing and understanding the four challenges that can get in the way: Hiding, Defining,Rationalizing and Settling...

Paula Marshall is the CEO of the Bama Companies, Inc, which manufactures oven-ready products for customers in the quick-service and casual restaurant industry and private label products for retail in more than 17 countries. As CEO, Paula provides strategic leadership and direction to the entire organization. Her vision stands as a beacon for Bama team members, inspiring the organization to achieve the Bama mission – “People Helping People Be Successful". Paula is the author of four books, includ...

Episode Description Barbara Biziou instructs, empowers and motivates her clients to achieve higher levels of meaningful success.A former television and fashion executive, Barbara left her corporate career to share the wisdom she amassed from decades of global studies with gurus, spiritual masters and her own dedicated practice. communication skills, . She will discuss blending ancient spiritual rituals with emotional intelligence and strategic visioning in the new year, Her two published books,...

Mary Blue is the founder of Farmacy Herbs as well as an author, organic farmer, and community herbalist. Her book, Herbal Foundations, contains an overview of herbal actions, information on herbal medicine making, healing techniques and more. Mary will discuss how herbs can empower individuals to take control of their health and healing process, the connection to nature, how it can be used with conventional treatments, can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding on one’s ancestral lin...

Dr. Diana Kirschner, PBS love expert and psychologist, is the author of Love in 90 Days as well as Sealing the Deal: The Love Mentor’s Guide to Lasting Love, Find Your Soulmate Online, The Diamond Self Secret and 30 Days to Love: The Ultimate Relationship Turnaround Guide. Diana will discuss how to create high-value self-confidence, success, and lasting soulmate relationships as well as advice to resolve the most difficult relationship, family and work issues. ABOUT DIANA KIRSCHNER PBS Love exp...

SPECIAL HOLIDAY REBROADCAST FROM 10-21-24. Lisa Tener is a book coach, author and creativity catalyst, known for helping writers easily access creative flow, free their voice, and write life-changing—and award-winning—books. Her newest book, Breathe. Write. Breathe shares the powerful, ancient practices that have opened her, her clients and students to instant creative flow and inspiration to produce their best writing. Most people experience some struggle with writing—whether they get stuck, or...

Ron Pevny, founder and director of the Center for Conscious Eldering joining the Patricia Raskin Show to discuss aging, opportunities that lie ahead, leaving a legacy, and more. In his newly expanded and updated edition of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging, Ron shares how you can not only survive but thrive in your later years. In our modern world, youth is often glorified, while aging is viewed as a time of life primarily defined by loss, diminishment, and irrelevance. And, for a great many peo...

Episode Description Barbara Biziou instructs, empowers and motivates her clients to achieve higher levels of meaningful success.A former television and fashion executive, Barbara left her corporate career to share the wisdom she amassed from decades of global studies with gurus, spiritual masters and her own dedicated practice. communication skills, . She will discuss blending ancient spiritual rituals with emotional intelligence and strategic visioning in the new year, Her two published books,...

Pat Hastings, a Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Therapist, international retreat leader, workshop leader, shares her journey in her books Simply A Woman of Faith and f It's Never Too Late for Love which she co-authored with her husband Larry Burns, Pat will discuss how she moved through difficult childhood trauma to become a woman of faith, how to deal with pain on the inside which can cause fear and anxiety and manifest in addictions including alcoholism, workaholism. ...

Show desciption: Donna Mac, author of Know and OWN- Your Worth To Be a Leader, discusses her career and journey in communication, as well as being the president of iVoice. She was 18 years old when she began her communication career in broadcast media. Today, Donna Mac is one of the country’s top communication coaches, mindfulness teacher, and a qualified behavioral change facilitator. She poignantly shares the arduous journey of learning how to speak confidently, honestly and candidly. through ...

Paula Marshall is the CEO of the Bama Companies, Inc, which manufactures oven-ready products for customers in the quick-service and casual restaurant industry and private label products for retail in more than 17 countries. As CEO, Paula provides strategic leadership and direction to the entire organization. Her vision stands as a beacon for Bama team members, inspiring the organization to achieve the Bama mission – “People Helping People Be Successful. Paula is the author of four books, includi...

Ashley Beaty-Perry is the founder of HopeBase!, a startup company offering online chaplain care for all people. HopeBase provides professional support that bridges the gap between clinical therapy and conversations with friends. They offer personalized, emotional care that respects your unique journey, beliefs, & values.The goal iof HopeBase Is for anyone encountering the storms of life to have access to the person-centered care make sure people don't feel alone in hard times, because not every ...

Becky Chambers, BS, MEd is a natural health practitioner, a leading expert on Whole Body Vibration (WBV), and the founder of Vibrant Health. Becky has been studying natural health approaches for over 30 years. She has written six books about Whole Body Vibration and homeopathy, revolutionary healing systems for body, mind, and spirit. In her latest book, Energy Healing for Pets: Solve Common Behavior and Health Problems with Whole Body Vibration and Homeopathy, Becky brings her expertise in Whol...