Moments With Marianne

Fly Girls: The Daring American Women Pilots Who Helped Win WWII with P. O’Connell Pearsonis a former history teacher with a master’s degree in education from George Mason University. She has contributed to and edited history textbooks and published articles in magazines and newspapers including The Washington Post. Always enthusiastic about sharing the stories of history, she earned her MFA in writing for young people from Lesley University and now writes both historical fiction and nonfiction. When she is not writing about history, she can often be found talking about history as a volunteer with the National Park Service in Washington, DC. She lives in Fairfax, Virginia.

Julie M. Simon, MA, MBA, LMFT, is the author of When Food Is Comfort and The Emotional Eater’s Repair Manual. She founded the popular Los Angeles–based and online Twelve-Week Emotional Eating Recovery Program and offers workshops at venues like Whole Foods and UCLA. She lives in Los Angeles and you can visit her online at http://www.OvereatingRecovery.com.

Dreams and the Unexplainable with Kelly Sullivan WaldenAs a dream therapist and the author of six books on dreams and premonitions, Kelly Sullivan Walden knows what she’s talking about. She has appeared on numerous national radio and TV shows, to analyze dreams and explain how we can benefit from listening to our inner wisdom. www.KellySullivanWalden.com

Mindful Parenting in a Messy World with Michelle GaleMichelle Gale is a mindfulness educator, corporate trainer, executive coach, podcast host and author of the book “Mindful Parenting in a Messy World,” an Amazon bestseller. She is on a mission to support parents in staying meaningfully connected to themselves and their families, even as the demands and complexity of contemporary life and work are accelerated. She works in schools, communities, and corporations teaching mindfulness and speaking to parents. https://www.michellegale.com

Llewellyn’s Little Book of Spirit Animals with Melissa AlvarezMelissa Alvarez is a bestselling, award winning author who has written ten books and nearly five hundred articles on self-help, spirituality and wellness. As a professional intuitive coach, energy worker, spiritual advisor, medium, and animal communicator with over twenty-five years of experience, Melissa has helped thousands of people bring clarity, joy, and balance into their lives. Melissa teaches others how to connect with their own intuitive nature and how to work with frequency for spiritual growth. http://melissaa.com/

The Rough Patch with Daphne de MarneffeTHE ROUGH PATCH: Marriage and the Art of Living Together by couples therapist and psychologist Daphne de Marneffe, Ph.D. explores why marriages today are harder than ever before, but how and why couples can and do prevail through the rough patches. Today couples are trying to make their marriages work better and longer than ever before--for many divorce is only a last resort. And yet, the stresses conspiring against today’s marriages can be overwhelming-- we are living longer, our parents are living longer, and the financial and work/life pressures that couples are trying to bear are more challenging than ever.  With The Rough Patch leading clinical psychologist Daphne de Marneffe, PhD, can talk about the challenges confronting today’s couples, and with optimism - how they can and do persevere through them. http://www.daphnedemarneffe.com

The Body Heals Itself with Emily FrancisEmily A. Francis has worked in corporate wellness and as an aerobic director, kickboxing instructor, and yoga instructor. She is a clinical massage therapist with extensive specialized training and the author of Stretch Therapy (Blue River Press, 2013). Emily also holds a gold medal in the US Open in Tai Chi Form and a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and wellness. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in physical education/human performance concentration. Emily lives in Georgia and can be found online at www.EmilyAFrancisBooks.com

At Peace with Dr. Sam HarringtonDr. Samuel Harrington, MD, is the author of At Peace: Choosing a Good Death After a Long Life. In this important book, which James Fallows of The Atlantic calls “deeply humane,” he argues the case for taking a clear-eyed yet compassionate view towards the end of life. Dr. Harrington is a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Wisconsin Medical School. Professionally, he concentrated his practice at Sibley Memorial Hospital also served on the board of a nonprofit hospice in Washington, D.C. https://samharrington.com

We’re addicted to fad diets, cleanses, and programs that promise miracles in minutes. But when diets have expiration dates, so do the results. After those popular 30-day diets end, people slide back into the same bad habits that led them to gain weight in the first place. Nationally recognized nutrition expert Brooke Alpert has seen this happen far too often. She knows that in order to lose the weight and keep it off, you must develop habits that will help you stop dieting and start eating well for the rest of your life—not just the rest of the month. http://www.b-nutritious.com

By Popular Demand: A Mind At Home with Itself with Bryon KatieIn 1986, at the bottom of a ten-year spiral into depression, rage, and self-loathing, Byron Katie woke up one morning to a state of constant joy that has never left her. She realized that when she believed her stressful thoughts, she suffered, but that when she questioned them, she didn't suffer, and that this is true for every human being. Her simple yet powerful process of inquiry is called The Work. The Work consists of four questions and the turnarounds, which are a way of experiencing the opposite of what you believe. When you question a thought, you see around it to the choices beyond suffering.Katie has been bringing The Work to millions of people for more than thirty years. Her public events, weekend workshops, five-day intensives, nine-day School for The Work, and 28-day residential Turnaround House have brought freedom to people all over the world. Byron Katie's books include the bestselling Loving What Is, I Need Your Love—Is That True?

Yoga Rising with Melanie KleinMelanie Klein, MA, is a writer, speaker, and professor of Sociology and Women's Studies. She is a contributing author in 21st Century Yoga: Culture, Politics and Practice and is featured in Conversations with Modern Yogis. She is the co-editor of Yoga and Body Image: 25 Personal Stories About Beauty, Bravery + Loving Your Body, and co-founder of the Yoga and Body Image Coalition.

Turbo Metabolism with Dr. Pankaj VijPankaj Vij, MD, FACP, is the author of Turbo Metabolism. As a doctor of internal medicine, he has helped thousands of patients lose weight, manage chronic health conditions, and improve their physical fitness. Board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine, Dr. Vij has been practicing medicine since 1997. http://www.doctorvij.com.

Corinne Zupko, EdS, LPC, is the author of From Anxiety to Love. As a licensed counselor and keynote speaker, she has helped thousands of individuals through her one-on-one counseling, weekly meditation classes for corporations, and the largest virtual conference of ACIM in the world, through the organization Miracle Share International, which she cofounded. http://www.FromAnxietytoLove.com

Fit 2 Q#Love: How to Get #Physically, #Emotionally, and #Spiritually Fit to Attract the #Love of Your Life.JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist,Director of Invisible Fitness, podcast host & author. She is the creator of world-class fitness programs and routines, such as the Foundations Program for the New York Sports Club and Invisible Fitness. Named by Elite Traveler Magazine as their 2007 Global Black Book pick of Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles, JJ has been lauded by Shape magazine as one of the top six fitness trainers in 2003.For more show information visit:www.MomentswithMarianne.com

Norwich: One Tiny Vermont Town's Secret to Happiness and Excellence with Karen CrouseKaren Crouse is an award-winning sportswriter who has been on the staff of The New York Times since 2005. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California. Norwich is her first book.  http://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Karen-Crouse/521821176

Clutter Intervention with Tisha MorrisTisha Morris is a best-selling author, feng shui expert, and intuitive life coach. Prior to entering the healing arts, Tisha practiced law and obtained a Fine Arts degree in Interior Design. Tisha combines traditional feng shui techniques, design aesthetics, and intuition to turn challenging spaces into supportive environments to help improve the lives of all those who live and encounter the space. Tisha also works one-on-one to help people identify subconscious blocks and make desired changes in work and relationships. https://tishamorris.com

Ava Miles: International bestselling author Ava Miles calls herself a divine rockstar — something she believes everyone is deep down. With a B.A. in Rhetoric and Technical Writing and Spanish and two graduate degrees, one in International Peace Studies and another in Political Science, Ava Miles spent many years traveling the world and sharing her gifts with women and men in war-torn countries, helping them to rebuild and reintegrate their communities amidst intense struggle. She has managed multi-million-dollar projects and multi-national teams of people in the private sector, in non-profits and in domestic and international agencies as well as multilateral organizations such as the United Nations. https://avamiles.com

Having Peaceful Relationships with Douglas NollDouglas E. Noll is a lawyer turned peacemaker. His calling is to serve humanity, and he executes his calling at many levels. Doug’s work carries him into many dark places. Using pragmatic and practical skills of peace, he helps people resolve deep interpersonal and ideological conflicts. He is an award-winning author of three books, a teacher, speaker, trainer and co-foundero f Prison of Peace is a project that teaches life inmates in California prisons to be peacemakers and mediators within their prison communities. http://dougnoll.com

Dreamwork for Coaches with William Sharon MSW, CPCFor the first thirteen years of his adult life William Sharon worked in psychiatric facilities, initially as a teacher in a children’s unit and then a therapist doing individual and group work. He hold an MSW degree from Hunter School of Social Work. Following that career, William spent time studying acting and working on soap operas and in off-Broadway theaters. Working in his own risk management consultancy firm led to the position as CIO of McCann Worldgroup followed by a return to his own firm with engagements in Kenya and Thailand. http://www.willsharon.comAstrology & Relationships with David PondDavid Pond is an astrologer, author, speaker, and international workshop leader. He is the author of six previous books on metaphysical topics, including Chakras for Beginners, Astrology and Relationships, and Western Seeker, Eastern Paths. David has a master of science degree in experimental metaphysics and has been practicing astrology for over thirty-five

Broken & Beautiful with Erin DooleyErin R. Dooley was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. She earned her BS in Business from University of Dayton. Erin began screenwriting at age 24 and made her directorial debut with the award-winning film "Broken & Beautiful." Erin founded D.A.S.H. Entertainment in 2010 to produce her feature and short films. www.brokenandbeautifulmovie.comStrategies for Living Longer with Ira PastorIra Pastor is Chief Executive Officer of Bioquark Inc, with over 30 years of experience across multiple sectors of the pharmaceutical industry. He is also a Board Member of RegenerAge SAPI de CV, a clinical company focused on expedited translational therapeutic applications of regenerative and rejuvenative healthcare interventions, the Reanima Project, member of the Executive Council of the World Academy of Medical Science – WAMS and member of the World Economic Forum’s Human Enhancement council.www.bioquark.com