Episodes

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...

Sari Botton, founder of Oldster Magazine, is a bestselling author, editor, and teacher with decades of experience. She is the author of “And You May Find Yourself… Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen-X Weirdo”, “Goodbye to All That”, and “Never Can Say Goodbye.” She will discuss her books and her journey as an author. For five years she served as the Essays Editor for Longreads. She was the Writer-in-Residence in the creative writing program at SUNY New Paltz for the spring of 2023. Sari teaches ...

Rich Christiansen is a globally-recognized thought leader, entrepreneur, and humanitarian. For decades he has been helping people fearlessly face their dragons, make peace with them, and navigate the intricate mazes of their lives. He will discuss his books, The Zig Zag Principle and BLINDSIGHTED: A Journey of Identity, Faith, and Healing. He will also discuss how to dismantle limiting beliefs, ignite clear insights into focused priorities, and how to embark on a transformative journey towards a...

Dr. Paul Zeitz is a preventive medicine physician, epidemiologist, author, and award-winning champion of global justice and human rights. In his acclaimed new book Revolutionary Optimism: 7 Steps for Living as a Love-Centered Activist, he offera healing prescriptions of action steps, tools, and practices for awakening your political imagination, your bravery, and unifying with others to achieve transformations that up until now may have seemed unattainable. Dr. Paul lays out seven steps to show ...

Accomplished psychotherapist and author Michelle May joins us to discuss her book What I Couldn't Tell My Therapist and much more. After seeking relief from a six-year persistent headache and getting multiple invasive surgeries, she developed a reliance on opioids. She dove into the depths of her own emotional turmoil and had a breakthrough moment while pursuing her path toward becoming a therapist. “Sometimes physical pain is due to physical factors,” May acknowledges. “And sometimes pain resul...

Katie McDonald is an accomplished keynote speaker, creator of b.nourished concierge coaching and the b.nourished planner. Over two decades ago, Katie left her very stressful and health jeopardizing corporate job and since then has been on a revitalizing journey of lifelong self-care. Katie will discuss her planner called b.nourished, a daily roadmap towards a healthier, more intentional way of living. She dispels the pernicious myth that self-care is an obstacle to productivity and teaches that ...

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 can’t summon the muse at will, or inspirat...

Paula Marshall, a third-generation Tulsan, has been the CEO of Bama Companies since 1990. Recognized for her community impact and philanthropic efforts, she has been inducted into both the Tulsa and Oklahoma Hall of Fame. In living out her mission, Paula has served, started, or partnered with numerous organizations and causes in and around Tulsa, including the Margaret Hudson Program, DVIS, Food On The Move, and Ronald McDonald House Charities. Her mission also extends around the world: Paula ha...

We sit down with Barbara Sommer Feigin, a trailblazing advertising executive and master storyteller, to discuss her inspiring memoir, My American Dream: A Journey from Fascism to Freedom. Barbara shares her incredible journey as a young German-speaking refugee fleeing Nazi Germany in 1940, growing up in Chehalis, Washington, and her relentless pursuit of the American dream. Barbara's parents instilled in her the belief that education was the key to unlocking opportunities. Despite the challenges...