Episodes

Positive Living with Patricia Raskin

David B. Wexler, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice in San Diego, specializing in the treatment of relationships in conflict. He is the Executive Director of the Relationship Training Institute and the author of When Good Men Behave Badly. He joins Patricia to discuss the biological, social and psychological causes for bad behaviors that so often undermine a man's ability to build a solid, loving relationship.

Bill Ferguson, former divorce attorney and author of the best-selling book, How To Heal A Painful Relationship. He will discuss how to heal hurt, end the conflict, and restore love in even the most difficult relationships. Our lives are the way they are because of how we relate to life, Bill says. When we change how we relate to life, we change what happens around us. I show people how to make this change.

Love and Addiction with Dr. Howard Halpern

Larry Cuocci, author of A Very Good Year, which was chosen as "Best Books 2004 Finalist. Larry's life changed on a summer's day in 1976 when his ailing mother asked him to end her life. A Very Good Year portrays the true story of one year in the life of a seventeen year-old boy; an angst-ridden, often comic journey through sex, drugs, love and death -- in short, a survivor's tale.

Paul Kivel, activist, trainer, writer, and violence prevention educator. He will discuss how to build community in his newest book, You Call This A Democracy? Who Benefits, Who Pays and Who Really Decides? Paul Kivel's book is a penetrating and troubling look at how the U.S. ruling class and the power elite dominate wealth, power and decision-making in all aspects of our lives and institutions.

Judith Wright, author of There Must Be More MORE Than This- Finding More Life, Love, and Meaning By Overcoming Your Soft Addictions. She will discuss overeating, overshopping, watching too much TV, surfing the internet for hours and tell listeners to how have more life, love and meaning.

Sherry Wells, ordained minister, certified yoga teacher, yoga therapist, astrologer, and certified psychic. She will discuss the connection between physical, emotional & spiritual health and how healing the spirit can uncover and eliminate disease.

Alexandra Stoddard is a philosopher of contemporary living and has been called the pioneer of the Happiness Movement. Her most recent book, Things I Want My Daughters To Know: A Small Book About the Big Issues in Life extols simple, profound truths for joyful living. Learn specific ways to extract ourselves from the chaos of life and find the calm center where personal happiness resides.

Patricia welcomes guest Dr. Larry Deutsch, MD. Dr. Deutsch has 30 years of experience in the field of medicine, counseling and hypnosis. He is the author of the Stress Busters audio program which will inspire you to take the first step to better health and happiness.

Patricia talks to guest Mike Dugan, Emmy Award-Winning Writer and Comedian. He is the author of Men Fake Foreplay... And Other Lies That Are True and will discuss the issues that block a man's ability to achieve romantic love and intimacy and offers a humorous and insightful tour of the mail psyche.

Guest Ben Frank, journalist and consultant to airlines and tourist offices and President of Frank Promotion Group, likens himself to Benjamin of Tudela, the twelfth-century Jewish traveler and recorder of early Jewish folklore and traditions in Europe and the Near East. Frank explores an uncommon side of Europe, Russia, and Ukraine and in so doing, he unlocks the mysteries shrouded in the memories of the oppression and the centuries of persecution before it.

Susan Peabody, speaker, workshop leader and author of Addiction to Love: Overcoming Obsession and Dependency in Relationships. She will discuss a recovery program to make it possible to create nurturing, safe and fulfilling relationships.

Guest Paula Egner, is a writer and speaker, who focuses on women's issues. She is the author of Ex-Wives and Ex-Lives, Survival Guide for the Next Wife. She will discuss challenges faced and solutions in remarriage.

Joining Patricia is Melissa Zollo, imagist, inspirational speaker, and author. Melissa has a great deal to share about the healer within. She offers practical steps for overcoming limitations through the Power of Mind and Imagination. Learn to clear away the mental blocks that keep you from realizing your dreams because she inspires you to apply and demonstrate spiritual principles in the face of adversity.

Dr. Judith Sherven and Dr. James Sniechowski will discuss their latest book: Be Loved for Who You Really Are How the Differences Between Men and Women Can BeTurned into the Source of the Very Best Romance You'll Ever Know.

Positive Living with Patricia Raskin