Moments with Marianne

Are you looking for lasting transformation? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Theresa Cheung on her new book Walk Your Talk: Your 4-week programme to take action now and change your life.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comTheresa Cheung was born into a family of psychics and spiritualists. She has written numerous bestselling mind body spirit books, including two Sunday Times Top-Ten bestsellers. Her books have been translated into over 30 languages and her Element Encyclopedias of Dreams and Birthdays have become international bestsellers. She has written numerous features for magazines and national & international newspapers and is a go-to dreams and spiritual expert for ITV: This Morning and BBC Radio. https://www.theresacheung.com Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/fNLbcCZFor more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you're meant to live is a subconscious belief you didn't even know you had? In this powerful conversation with transformational coach Tisha Marie Cain, we explore a sacred guide to rewiring your inner world, reclaiming your power, and stepping fully into the life your soul has been waiting for. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Tisha Marie Cain on her new book Transcend: The Path to Limitless Expansion: A Sacred Initiation to Rewire, Rise & Remember Who You Really Are.   Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comTisha Marie Cain, JD, CHt, is a private counsel, breakthrough mindset coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and multiple #1 bestselling international author and artist who helps people rewire their subconscious, release emotional weight, and transform their relationship with money, power, and self-worth. She works with a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 executives and visionary leaders, guiding them through deep mindset work, subconscious healing, and unapologetic self-liberation. After surviving domestic abuse and overcoming false charges that nearly cost her 14 years of freedom, she now helps others reclaim theirs with clarity, confidence, and courage. https://tishamariecain.comConnect with Tisha Marie Cain on social media:https://www.facebook.com/tisha.marie.cain https://www.instagram.com/tishamariecain/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tisha-marie-cain-35a1522b1/Order Transcend on Amazon: https://a.co/d/edKw9lgFor more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/

Do honeybees hold the keys to healing our trauma, deepening our relationships, and restoring balance with the world around us? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Michelle Cassandra Johnson and Amy Burtaine on their new book The Wisdom of the Hive: What Honeybees Can Teach Us about Collective Wellbeing.   Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comMichelle Cassandra Johnson is an author, activist, spiritual teacher, racial equity consultant, and intuitive healer. She teaches workshops and leads retreats and transformative experiences nationwide. She is the author of Skill in Action and more. https://www.michellecjohnson.comAmy Burtaine is a leadership coach and racial equity trainer. Her trainings for meaningful social change include work with Google, the DNC, and the ACLU. With Robin DiAngelo, she is the coauthor of The Facilitator's Guide for White Affinity Groups. https://www.amyburtaine.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/dNTIpLR For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com

What if ancient wisdom held the key to healing your body, quieting your mind, and unlocking a more peaceful, purposeful life? In this powerful discussion, LD Chen reveals the life-changing practice of Oneness, an ancient healing method that helped him recover from chronic illness and now inspires a global movement toward true well-being. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with LD Chen on his new book Oneness: The Simple Self-Healing Secret You Were Never Supposed to Know.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comLD Chen is an entrepreneur and fourth-generation lineage holder of Dacheng Quan, a Chinese martial art. After a near-death experience at 32 and years of battling chronic illness, he discovered Oneness—a simple, ancient healing practice that transformed his life. A disciple of Grandmaster Yu Hongkun and Head Coach of the Oneness Institute for America and Europe, LD now dedicates his life to sharing this practice globally. Since immigrating to the U.S. and completing his Executive MBA at NYU Stern, he's on a mission to help  100 million people heal and thrive through Oneness.  https://onenessinstitute.orgOrder Oneness on Amazon: https://a.co/d/eMDvh8y For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com

What if the greatest power you'll ever discover isn't magic or super strength, but the belief in yourself? In this inspiring conversation, Sensei Sarhn shares how her award-winning YA novel Osu martial arts, meditation, and storytelling to empower teens to rise above self-doubt, embrace their individuality, and unlock the resilience already within them. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Sensei Sarhn on her new book Osu: A Coming of Age Novel - An Empowering Book of Self-Acceptance and Resilience.   Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comRenowned and highly trusted in the 1990s and 2000s for her striking and distinctive flair as a professional photographer, Sensei Sarhn photographed four Australian Prime Ministers, immortalized numerous celebrities, and vividly captured a plethora of sporting legends through her lens. After retiring her camera, Sarhn followed her passion for martial arts into founding a karate dojo, channelling her desire into making a profound and positive impact on the lives of her students. Imparting invaluable life skills such as strength of character, compassion, respect, self-awareness, focus, courage, determination, discipline, and confidence. Her commitment to empowering the next generation is now vividly captured in her debut novel, ‘Osu,' where she continues her mission to inspire healthy self-image and resilience in young adults and teenagers.  https://sarhn.com.auOrder OSU on Amazon: https://a.co/d/fuskU0l For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com

What happens when you combine the power of storytelling with a platform that funds change?  Crowdfunder CEO Dawn Bebe joins us to discuss how bold ideas are becoming real-world solutions, and how the future of funding is being reimagined through access, equity, and innovation. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dawn Bébe on Crowdfunder.   Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comAs a director of Crowdfunder, Dawn Bébe has been part of the senior team driving it towards becoming the #1 UK crowdfunding platform, raising > $500 million for projects across the UK, and has helped it win global awards for the delivery of its mission to tackle society's challenges by making grass roots ideas happen. https://www.crowdfunder.com For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com

Does your past define your destiny? Told through multiple perspectives, rich with emotion and immersive dual timelines, The Summer We Ran weaves together a story of lost love, devastating secrets, shocking sabotage, and the painstaking decisions. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Audrey Ingram on her new novel The Summer We Ran.   Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comAudrey Ingram is a native of Alabama and a graduate of Middlebury College and Georgetown University Law Center. She practiced law in Washington, DC for fifteen years. When not writing, she can be found digging in her garden or hiking the Blue Ridge mountains.  https://audreyingramwrites.comOrder The Summer We Ran on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hSbbqwG For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com

What if the key to understanding your purpose, healing your past, and manifesting your future is hidden in your aura? Join us as we explore The Aura Color Wheel with author and spiritual teacher Helen Ye Plehn, who reveals how decoding your Soul Aura Color can unlock your deepest gifts, guide your healing journey, and help you align with the life you were always meant to live. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Helen Ye Plehn on her new book The Aura Color Wheel: What Your Souls Aura Reveals About Your Inner Gifts, Wounds, and Lessons.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comHelen Ye Plehn is the founder of Helen Creates Beauty and the Creator of the Aura Color Wheel: a system to identify your soul's purpose through your Soul Aura Color. She is the author of Flowing with My Rainbow Chakra Affirmation Deck. Her signature Flowing with Your Rainbow Course based on the Aura Color Wheel system has named her a Visionary Educator on MSN. She is an aura reader, intuitive painter, certified crystal healer, angel channeler, third-generation Feng Shui master, certified Yoga and meditation instructor, and spiritual teacher. She is also an Ayurveda practitioner, Vedic astrologer, Theta healer, and passionate Flamenco dancer. Her mission is to help one million souls to find and live their souls' purposes with joy and fulfillment. https://helencreatesbeauty.comhttps://www.auracolorwheel.comOrder The Aura Color Wheel on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6nAXeJqFor more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com

What drives everyday people to risk everything for justice, even when history may never remember their names? We Can Change the World is a gripping journey through decades of resistance and revolution, revealing how ordinary individuals became the soul of movements that reshaped nations. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Professor Douglas Murray on his Nautilus award-winning book We Can Change the World: Tales from a Generation's Quest for Peace and Justice.   Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comDouglas L. Murray is Sociology Professor Emeritus, Colorado State University. He was a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Research and Writing Fellow in the Program on Peace and International Cooperation, and a J. William Fulbright Senior Research Scholar. For over 4 decades he pursued both an academic career and a parallel role as a development adviser in Africa, Asia and Latin America for the World Bank, USAID, the Danish Agency for International Development, CARE International, and others.Order We Can Change The World on Amazon: https://a.co/d/gAUOFsC For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com

What if you could live in a real-life Camelot, a restored ancient city, or even Santa's North Pole, all without needing to escape into fantasy? This interview explores a visionary blueprint for turning our wildest, most meaningful dreams into tangible, thriving communities. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Valerie Ann Larson Haynes on her book Creative Provinces: A New World of Enchanting and Empowered Communities.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comValerie Ann Larson Haynes studied political science at the University of Connecticut and began her career as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, then as a professional staff member of the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee. She later became an independent writer, editor, and publisher in the sciences and arts. https://www.creativeprovinces.comOrder Creative Provinces on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4AKG9riFor more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com

When old secrets surface and warning signs are everywhere, how do you know what's real, and what's a trap? Tune in for a discussion with Laura Burke on her new novel Red Flag Murder: A Jolene Mystery.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Laura Burke has always been and always will be a storyteller. Since childhood, she dreamed of becoming an author, and now, with her stories in print, that dream has become a reality. Her passion for mysteries, murder mysteries, began at the age of eight. This lifelong fascination eventually led her to a career as a Private Investigator after spending twenty years as a Nurse. In this role, she worked closely with police officers and detectives on several closed-case files, achieving remarkable results. Laura currently resides in North Carolina and is currently working on the next novel in the Jolene series. https:/lauraburkemysterywriter.comOrder Red Flag Murder on Barnes & Noble:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/red-flag-murders-laura-burke/1147770485For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com

What if the depth of connection you're seeking isn't found in doing more, but in learning how to be fully present with another person? This conversation with Jonathan Clark & Sara “Sigh” Goldsmith explores the art of presence, the power of authentic connection, and how simple shifts in attention can transform the way we relate, to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us. Tune in for a transformative conversation with Jonathan Clark & Sara “Sigh” Goldman on their top rated podcast The Container.   Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comJonathan Clark is a writer, facilitator, and podcast host living in the Blue Ridge Mountains. His work spans both the relational and occult arts, working to bring a trembling love of God and other into a living practice.Sara “Sigh” Goldsmith is a podcast host who draws on her background as a mindfulness facilitator, circling guide, and educator to bring a warm, grounded presence to conversations. She's passionate about creating spaces where people feel truly seen and heard, and The Container is an extension of that vision. www.thecontainerpod.comFor more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com

What if the symptoms you're treating, like fatigue, anxiety, or chronic pain, aren't the real problem, but signals pointing to something deeper? Tune in for a transformative conversation with Dr. Monica Vermani on her book A Deeper Wellness: Conquering Stress, Mood, Anxiety and Traumas.   Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comOne of Canada's highest-rated clinical psychologists, Dr. Monica Vermani provides a multi-faceted treatment approach in treating adolescents and adults suffering from trauma/abuse, mood, anxiety, substance addictions, and other related conditions and disorders, as well as family and couples therapy. Dr. Vermani's latest book, A Deeper Wellness: Conquering Stress, Mood, Anxiety and Traumas, and its companion online A Deeper Wellness Life Lessons mental health program provide the tools to create a deep, authentic sense of wellness and wellbeing.  https://www.drmonicavermani.comOrder A Deeper Wellness on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8oG3HAH For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com

Why do so many businesses fail before they even begin? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with David Memmoli on his new course and books Starting Your Own Business.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comAfter 30 years in the healthcare industry, David Memmoli recognized that the system wasn't going to change, and that government officials weren't going to do anything about it. He realized it was up to the everyday citizen such as himself to introduce a new way to engage in business. After working to build his own practice, he had every possible horror story happened.  What he realized is, the current business industry doesn't reward honesty, integrity, and decency.  Realizing there must be another way, David began writing all the things that happened to him and how someone could prepare and spare themselves the same mistakes he made. What grew from that endeavor is a two textbook series called Starting Your Own Business. Its purpose is to be not only a roadmap for starting your own business, but a new philosophy of cooperation and collaboration in business and industry. https://anotherwaybusiness.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Are you looking for a way to take control of your finances but you're not sure where to start?  Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Stephen Ural on his new book Monthly Bill Payment Checklist: The 4-Year Individual and Family Budget Guide, Payment and Expense Tracker, Emergency Fund Planner, Early Debt Payoff Scheduler, and Map to Financial Freedom!Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comStephen Ural holds a B.S. in Ecology and an MBA in Finance from Pennsylvania State University. A military veteran with a diverse professional background, including roles in international business finance at Pfizer, real estate investing, and the automotive industry, Stephen recently stepped away from social media to refocus on his true passion: writing to help others. His work reflects deep interests in spirituality, financial responsibility, and the simple joy of being outdoors. He believes personal finance and practical wisdom should be accessible to everyone, especially the lessons schools often leave out. Order Monthly Bill Payment Checklist:  https://a.co/d/5OUvMd7 For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com

What does it mean to walk by faith when the odds are against you? Aster Bato Mohamed shares her journey from a small Ethiopian village to a life of purpose and faith in America. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Aster Bato Mohamed on her new book The Joy of Walking by Faith: A Brother's Gift of Faith. A Sister's Extraordinary Journey.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Aster Bato Mohamed has lived an extraordinary life.  Her strong faith, instilled in her by her brother Obo Deressa sustained her throughout her remarkable life's journey that has taken her around the world. Born in the small Ethiopian village of Aira, Aster's odyssey has taken her from Ethiopia to Germany, and finally, to America.  Dedicating her life to education, Aster has been honored with multiple prestigious awards for her many achievements inside and outside the classroom throughout her long career in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. Now retired, Aster continues to live in Florida and is the proud mother of three successful children and a loving grandmother. Order The Joy of Walking by Faith on Amazon: https://a.co/d/bc9UO2lJoe Marich publicist:  https://www.marichmedia.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Are your childhood wounds shaping how you parent today, without you even realizing it? Dr. Robyn Koslowitz shares how trauma can silently influence parenting and how to break generational cycles with compassion, connection, and healing. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Robyn Koslowitz, PhD, on her new book Post-Traumatic Parenting: Break the Cycle and Become the Parent You Always Wanted to Be. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Robyn Koslowitz, PhD, has been a licensed child psychologist since 2017 and now houses her practice at The Center for Psychological Growth of New Jersey, which focuses on trauma-informed psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and families. She is the educational director of the Targeted ParentingTM Institute and host of the popular Post-Traumatic Parenting podcast and YouTube channel. Dr. K's work is regularly published in Psychology Today, and she has appeared on Fox, NPR, CNN, NewsNation, and other national television outlets. She lives in New Jersey, where she practices post-traumatic parenting with her own children and family. https://posttraumaticparenting.com Order Post-Traumatic Parenting on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7NVr9aM For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What would it take to reclaim your voice when every word is being scripted for you? This dystopian novel asks unsettling questions about love, loyalty, and the price of obedience in a world where no one lives past 50. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Arielle Emmett, PhD, on her Nautilus award-winning novel The Logoharp: A Cyborg Novel of China and America in the Year 2121.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Arielle Emmett, PhD, is a writer and science journalist specializing in East Asia, Africa, and cross- cultural interactions. She was a Contributing Editor to Smithsonian Air & Space magazine (2014-2021) and a Fulbright Scholar and Specialist in Kenya (2018-2019) and Indonesia (2015). A Mandarin and French speaker, Emmett has won prizes in magazine and journal competitions staged by the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) and the International Communications Association (ICA). She has reported and taught in China and Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, East Africa, Ireland, and Italy. Currently, she lives in North Carolina and travels frequently to see her three clever grandchildren. Emmett's debut novel is the first in a planned series on dystopian paths to utopian justice. https://leapingtigerpress.com Order The Logoharp on Amazon: https://a.co/d/2J1Ot8A  For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

How does a lifetime in the High Desert shape the meaning of art, purpose, and presence? In Enter Space, Bill Witherspoon invites us into a world few dare to enter, a raw, reverent landscape where art, nature, and spirit converge. This is more than a memoir; it's a timeless meditation on beauty, solitude, and the hidden wisdom of the earth. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Bill Witherspoon on his Nautilus Grand Prize award-winning book Enter Space: Stories from the High Desert.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Bill Witherspoon is a visual artist, author, and serial entrepreneur whose work spans six decades and includes 40 solo exhibitions of paintings, prints, and sculptures, as well as expansive public art projects in the High Steppe desert of southeastern Oregon. He is the founder of Sky Factory, a family-run studio that blends fine art and digital technology to create biophilic illusions of nature for restorative healthcare environments. As a fellow at the Center for Conscious Design and contributor to the NeuroArts Blueprint, Bill explores the role of beauty and perception in human health and experience. His deep love of the sky and reverence for solitude have informed a life of creative devotion, from watercolor painting to practicing ancient arts as spiritual discipline. His memoir, Enter Space: Stories from the High Desert, a five-volume collection of essays and photography, was named Grand Winner at the 2025 Nautilus Book Awards and also earned a Silver Award in Photography at the 2025 Foreword Indies. His work has been featured in Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal, and he was honored as Planetree's Scholar of the Year in 2017 for his contributions to the patient experience..  https://www.enterspacenow.comOrder Enter Space: https://www.enterspacenow.com/c/books/enter-space/For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

As the nation prepares to celebrate July 4th, it is fitting to acknowledge the service members, veterans, and first responders who keep our country and communities safe. Tractor Supply is here to share with us the nonprofit recipients of $100,000 grants as part of company's $1 Million “Hometown Heroes”. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Marti Skold-Jordan, Executive Director of the Tractor Supply Foundation, on how Tractor Supply is stepping up in a powerful way to say "thank you"—and to remind all of us of the power of community, service and patriotism.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Marti Skold-Jordan is the Executive Director of the Tractor Supply Foundation, who is joined by U.S. Navy veteran Daniel Clavel, who now serves as Procurement and Training Director at K9s For Warriors with Scarlett the Service Dog-in-training, and Jenn Stout, a proud veteran and Tractor Supply Team Member from Hendersonville, North Carolina, recently recognized as a true Hometown Hero. www.tractorsupply.com/hometownheroes For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Have you ever felt like there's something more you're meant to do, but you're not sure how to break through the fear, doubt, or confusion holding you back? Katarina Hanssens Carlsson says the key lies in unlocking your brain's true power. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Katarina Hanssens Carlsson on her new book Set To Win!: The NeuroScience of Your Entrepreneurial Success.   Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comKatarina Hanssens Carlsson is the founder of Destiny International 11, a transformational platform helping aspiring entrepreneurs fast-track success. A UN Global Speaker and Global TechStars Mentor with over 20 years of experience, she has guided more than 2,000 individuals in launching ventures with clarity and confidence. Her neuroscience-based Entrepreneurial Success Blueprint™ stands out in the startup world for its ability to validate any business idea in just four hours—earning her global recognition and a cover story in The Business Woman Today.  https://destinyinternational11.com/ Order Set To Win on Amazon: https://a.co/d/fjl84pn For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

How close are we to living in space, and what will it take to survive, both out there and here on Earth? Join us for an inspiring conversation with scientist and author Richard M. Anderson, as we explore the bold imagination, cutting-edge science, and urgent truths behind his two powerful books: The Evolution of Life: Big Bang to Space Colonies and Outbound: Islands in the Void. Tune in for a thought-provoking look at where we came from, where we're headed, and what it means for the future of humanity.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comRichard M. Anderson is an alumnus of San Jose State University, with a master of arts degree in microbiology with an emphasis in molecular biology. Throughout his career The Evolution of Life: Big Bang to Space Colonies has been a dream of his that finally came to fruition. It is backed by years of research to supplement and verify its content.  Richard's second book, Outbound: Islands in the Void is the first in a series of sci-fi fiction, the second of the series is due out soon, Outbound: Becoming Meta Mars. Richard and his wife live in the San Francisco Bay area, close to their three children and their families. https://richardandersonauthor.com Order The Evolution of Life on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7DSM4MR  Order Outbound: Islands in the Void on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6hamrWfFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What does it take to find your power when everything, including your freedom and your children, are on the line?  Tisha Marie Cain's extraordinary journey through trauma, justice, and radical transformation will leave you inspired to reclaim your voice and rise, no matter the odds. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Tisha Marie Cain on her new books Radical Freedom: Let Go Of Who You Were and Set Your Creative Soul Free, and The Wisdom of the Trees: The “I AM” Series.   Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comTisha Marie Cain is a Breakthrough Mindset Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and #1 bestselling international author and artist who helps people rewire their subconscious, release emotional weight, and transform their relationship with money, power, and self-worth.   After surviving domestic abuse and overcoming false charges that nearly cost her 14 years of freedom, she now helps others reclaim theirs—through deep mindset work, subconscious healing, and unapologetic self-liberation. https://www.tishamariecain.comOrder Radical Freedom on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7m6vJFC  Order The Wisdom of the Trees on Amazon: https://a.co/d/75AW0PF For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Is it possible to lead with heart in a high-performance workplace, and still win? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Joe Davis on his Nautilus award-winning book The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone's Gain.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comJoe Davis served as Managing Director and Senior Partner at BCG. In The Generous Leader, Joe shares a performance review: He was told he was not the best at problem-solving solo; but with others, he could solve any challenge. His manager identified his key strength - a person who could connect. Joe spent 37 years with BCG, co-founded the Washington DC office, led office systems, started BCG's NA Public Sector business, led BCG North America, founded and chaired BCG's Center for Inclusion and Equity. Joe earned his BA from Whitman College, and his MBA from HBS. Joe is currently serving his second term as Whitman's Board Chair.  https://www.joedavis.comOrder The Generous Leader here: https://a.co/d/2xXzlRAFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What happens when a young doctor, seeking purpose and healing, finds himself in a town where every relationship, and every choice, feels predestined? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Ashten Duncan on his Nautilus award-winning novel Journey of the Broken Vessels.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Ashten Duncan, MD, MPH, CPH, is a Native American writer, board-certified family physician, and researcher originally from Oklahoma. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Master of Public Health, and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Oklahoma. He completed his postgraduate medical training in the University of New Mexico - Santa Fe Family Medicine Residency Program.   He has authored dozens of research articles, essays, op-eds, poems, short stories, monographs, and other pieces in publications like Scientific American. He has edited for medical humanities journals and online publications and has served as a peer reviewer for many academic journals. Residing in northern New Mexico with his wife, Dr. Duncan serves as core faculty for a rural family medicine residency program at a federally qualified health center. Journey of the Broken Vessels is his first novel. https://www.ashtenduncanwriting.comOrder Journey of the Broken Vessels: https://a.co/d/c8vnFqr For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if the key to healing your body isn't outside of you, but already within? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Nidhi Pandya Bhanshali on her new book Your Body Already Knows: Intuitive Ayurveda 21 Days to Reset your Gut, Sleep, Mood, and Health.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comNidhi Pandya Bhanshali is a NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) certified Ayurvedic doctor known for her accessible approach. Nidhi is a faculty member of the well-renowned Shakti school of Ayurveda and she provides online courses on Ayurvedic Nutrition at OneCommune.   She has written articles for Ayurveda & Health Tourism magazine and MindBodyGreen, has given a TEDx talk, and speaks at major corporations such as Google. She has been featured in Vogue, Allure and Harper's Bazaar, as well as English-language Indian newspapers Times of India, the Hindustan Times and Indian Express. https://www.nidhi.meFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Have you ever felt like nature was trying to tell you something? What if you learned how to listen? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Robin Rose Bennett on her Nautilus award-winning book The Young Green Witch's Guide to Plant Magic: Rituals and Recipes from Nature.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comRobin Rose Bennett is a story-teller, writer, and herbalist, offering classes in Herbal Medicine and EarthSpirit Teachings since 1986 - at herb conferences, festivals, medical schools, and most joyously, outside with the plants. Robin Rose shares herbal medicine with gratitude for the loving generosity of the plants and the magic, mystery, and beauty of the web of life. She is the author of: Healing Magic: A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living, The Gift of Healing Herbs: Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life,  A Young Green Witch's Guide to Plant Magic: Rituals and Recipes from Nature (2025 Nautilus Silver Award Winner), and A Green Witch's Pocket Book of Wisdom: Big Little Life Tips.   https://www.robinrosebennett.comOrder the The Young Green Witch's Guide to Plant Magic here: https://a.co/d/ckwHtEOFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if the key to understanding your life today was hidden in a past-life you've already lived? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Terri Harford on her Nautilus award-winning book New Body, Old Soul: A Modern Mystics Guide to Spiritual Empowerment in the Age of AI.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comTerri Harford is an existential psychologist, soul coach, and author of the Nautilus award-winning book New Body, Old Soul, a powerful exploration of consciousness, karma, and spiritual transformation. With a BA in Fine Art from the University of Cape Town and a BA (Hons) in Psychology from UNISA, Terri blends her artistic insight with psychological depth to guide others on the path of self-realization. Drawing from over two decades of meditative practice, shadow work, and soul inquiry, she bridges the realms of physics and spirituality to illuminate the deeper purpose behind existence. Based along South Africa's Garden Route, Terri lives in harmony with nature's rhythms, nurturing a sacred bond with the land and a community of like-minded seekers devoted to spiritual awakening. https://terriharford.co.zaOrder New Body, Old Soul on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/8NVVDFSFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

According to the FBI, individuals 60 and older experienced nearly $4.9 billion in losses to scams in 2024. Scams are becoming more common and more advanced. It's important to know the signs of fraud and scams, and how to protect ourselves and loved ones from financial loss. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Darius Kingsley, Head of Consumer Banking Practices at Chase on how older adults can avoid financial scams.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Darius Kingsley, Head of Consumer Banking Practices at Chase, helps protect customers from fraud and scams. Learn more here on how to avoid scams:  www.chase.com/financial-abuse  For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Why is it so hard to make and keep close friendships in modern America, and what does that reveal about us? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. James F. Richardson on his new Nautilus award-winning book Our Worst Strength: American Individualism and its Hidden Discontents. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comJames F. Richardson is a PhD, cultural anthropologist who has studied American society for twenty years as a market research consultant.  Recently, the author of a new, award-winning nonfiction book, Our Worst Strength: American Individualism and Its Hidden Discontents, questioning our approach to individualism as a way of life. He lives in Tucson, Arizona, where he writes a weekly Substack — Homo Imaginari — for a growing international readership.https://substack.com/@jamesrichardsonOrder Our Worst Strength on Amazon: https://a.co/d/gCVPxrm For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Can the spirit of Aloha hold the key to overcoming fear, loss, and even climate change? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with John Blossom on his Nautilus award-winning novel Mahina Rises.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comJohn Blossom is an award-winning author and lifelong educator whose work explores the spiritual and environmental challenges of modern culture. With over 25 years of teaching experience in independent schools across the U.S. and Hawaii, John brings a deep understanding of human development and cultural storytelling to his books which span a variety of genres. He holds a BA in English (Magna Cum Laude) from Carleton College, a BFA in Ceramics (Highest Honors) from Sierra Nevada College, and an MAT (Honors in Writing) from Colorado College. Currently living on The Island of Hawaii, John continues to write novels that blend magical realism, ancestral wisdom, and ecological themes, as seen in his Nautilus Award-winning novel, Mahina Rises.https://www.jtblossom.comOrder Mahina Rises on Amazon: https://a.co/d/cFGV1DkFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Looking for a job that fuels more than your wallet? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Abby Bilbrey from Pilot Company as we explore the 7,500 job opening they have available across the country. Don't miss this chance to learn how you can become part of the team that keeps America moving!  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comAbby Bilbrey serves as a field recruiter for Pilot. She is responsible for sourcing, interviewing, and staffing their   leadership teams across the northern part of the United States – from Wyoming all the way to Michigan. Abby has been with Pilot for two years, but has been in the talent acquisition industry for more than three years. https://jobs.pilotflyingj.com/nationalhiringFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Why are so many Indigenous women and girls going missing in America, and why isn't anyone talking about it? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Bonnie Bley on her Nautilus award-winning book Stolen Voices: Missing and Murdered in Big Horn County. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comBonnie Bley is an award-winning author whose work explores identity, place, and justice in the American West. Born in Wyoming and raised in Hardin, Montana—a border reservation town in the southeastern corner of the state—her formative years deeply shaped her storytelling and commitment to advocacy.  Her academic journey took her to South Dakota and Minnesota, where she sharpened her research and writing skills. Since the late 1980s, she has called Minnesota home, though her creative and emotional connections to Montana and Wyoming remain at the heart of her work. In Stolen Voices: Missing and Murdered in Big Horn County, Bley brings to light the stories of Indigenous people who have tragically gone missing or been murdered in the very county where she grew up. Through intimate interviews, investigative research, and gripping storytelling, she offers a deeply personal and urgent account of a national crisis too often ignored. Passionate about advocacy and community service, Bley also volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Wildcat Sanctuary, and Feed My Starving Children. Her work amplifies voices that deserve to be heard while striving to inspire awareness and change. https://www.bonniebley.com/index.htmlOrder Stolen Voices on Amazon: https://a.co/d/eM58MkvFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Could one children's book spark lifelong healthy habits in your child? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Alana C. Marks on her Nautilus award-winning children's book Bugs in My Tummy.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comAlana C. Marks discovered a love of writing as an adolescent when she began writing a pen pal. One pen pal soon grew to a multitude as her letters spread to friends near and far. When her children were born, her nightly story telling talents blossomed and from that ritual her first novel, Unbroken Bones, was born.  Writing is Alana's hobby which she does in her spare time between managing her business and traveling abroad. She's a sucker for a quiet walk or bike ride down a lonely forest trail, which always seems to soothe her soul and ignite her imagination.  https://www.alanacmarks.comBugs in My Tummy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5aRW2aH For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Brotherhood is more than skin-deep. After Alex's family is killed by the Ku Klux Klan during the Great Depression, he takes refuge in the barn of a nearby dairy farm. The family that owns the dairy, including their young son Pete, take in Alex and raise the boys together. Pete and Alex consider themselves brothers and together they navigate the Jim Crow racial intolerance of the rural South. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Roger Newman on his Nautilus award-winning book Boys: A Novel, based on a true story.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comIn addition to Boys which is based on a true story, Roger Newman is the author of a series of medical thrillers: Occam's Razor, Two Drifters, and What Becomes; and a Civil War historical fiction novel Will O' the Wisp: Madness, War, and Recompense. He is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology, specializing in the care of women with multiple gestations. He has authored two hundred scientific papers, a dozen book chapters, and the award-winning and bestselling When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads; Fourth Edition. He served as the national president for the Society forMaternal-Fetal Medicine and has been voted by his peers as one of the “Best Doctors in America” for thirty consecutive years. He and his wife, Diane, live on the Ashley River in Charleston, South Carolina. https://rogerbnewman.com Order Boys on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9exs9vCFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if everything you've been through was actually preparing you to become the woman you were always meant to be?  Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lori Pappas on her Nautilus award-winning book The Magic of Yes: Embrace the Wise Woman Within.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comLori Pappas was one of the first female computer sales reps in the world in her 20s; an award-winning entrepreneur in her 30s and 40s, and, after failing retirement, founded an international charity and moved to Africa in her 50s. At 67, she met the “love of her life” online, and at 75, Lori launched her next career with her award-winning book, The Magic of Yes: Embrace the Wise Woman Within. Lori leveraged her experience with successful business models to create an innovative D.R.E.A.M. framework, The Magic of Yes includes practical strategies for personal growth and self-care, empowerment tools for leadership and success in business, and most importantly, tips for how you can access your inner wisdom in everyday life.  https://www.loripappas.com The Magic of Yes on Amazon: https://a.co/d/cLJvIJVFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Are you ready to power up your #pickleball game? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD, on protein packed recipes to keep you energized on the court PLUS a chance to win $5000 and more from Eggland's Best Eggs!  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.com  Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified specialist in sports dietetics. She also has a Certificate of Training in Integrative and Functional Nutrition. She is the author of two books: The Flexitarian Diet, ranked a top plant-based diet by US News & World Report, and her second book, The Superfood Swap. She is a trusted expert appearing regularly in local and national media outlets such as The Today Show and Good Morning America. She starred in (and won!) the primetime reality TV show on ABC called, My Diet Is Better Than Yours. Dawn worked as the head dietitian for the Chicago Cubs for 10 years (yes she does have a World Series ring!), hosted an Emmy-nominated TV show in Chicago for 3 seasons, and won the Media Excellence Award from the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. She owns a nutrition consulting & communications business with a focus on fun, flexible superfood nutrition. https://www.dawnjacksonblatner.comEggland's Best Sweepstakes: https://ebfamilysweeps.com  For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What happens when one woman dares to challenge centuries of religious tradition, not with protest, but with compassion, wisdom, and an unwavering heart? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Cindy Rasicot on her Nautilus award-winning book This Fresh Existence: Heart Teachings from Bhikkhuni Dhammananda. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comCindy Rasicot is a retired psychotherapist and author of This Fresh Existence: Heart Teachings from Bhikkhuni Dhammananda, a Nautilus Gold and Special Honors: Ordained to Lead: Women's Spiritual Legacy Award. In 2005 she travelled to Thailand with her family where she met Bhikkhuni Dhammananda — an encounter that changed her life forever. In 2020 she wrote the award winning memoir Finding Venerable Mother: A Daughter's Spiritual Quest to Thailand. Her memoir is a soulful story of spiritual healing through her loving connection with Bhikkhuni Dhammananda. The book was a finalist in the international Book awards, The Sarton Awards, and Chanticleer International Book Awards. https://cindyrasicot.comAmazon: https://a.co/d/bIVLwcpFor more show information visit:www.MariannePestana.com

Did you know that according to research provided by the American Cancer Society, more than 2 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Mohit Manrao, Senior Vice President of US Oncology at AstraZeneca, on the rising caner rates among younger adults.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comMohit Manrao, Senior Vice President and Head of the US Oncology Business Unit at AstraZeneca, is responsible for leading commercial strategy and maximizing performance of their expansive oncology portfolio. Prior to assuming his current role in 2022, Mohit served as Vice President, Global Franchise Head Lung Cancer since 2020. Mohit joined AstraZeneca in 2012, holding various roles at the market, regional, and global-level across geographies, including Head of UK Oncology and Head of Daiichi Sankyo Alliance Europe. Mohit's education includes Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Punjab Technical University and Masters of Business Administration, Indian School of Business. https://www.astrazeneca.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if the future of fine jewelry isn't just about sparkle, but about access, innovation, and redefining who luxury is really for? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Monil Kothari on the Haus of Brilliance Jewelry Collection.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comMonil Kothari is the founder and CEO of Haus of Brilliance, a New York City-based fine jewelry brand rooted in the belief that luxury should be accessible to all. With over 13 years of experience, including early training in India and more than a decade leading operations in New York, Monil brings a global perspective and deep industry insight to his work. Since launching the brand, he has grown Haus of Brilliance from a family-rooted business into a major player in modern jewelry retail, with products available through Amazon, QVC, Kohl's, Belk, 1stDibs, and the brand's own e-commerce site. Known for its focus on quality, trend-driven design, and fast delivery, the company continues to expand under Monil's leadership, delivering fine jewelry at value-driven prices to meet the needs of today's consumer. https://www.hausofbrilliance.comFor a Special 20% discount on your order at Haus of Brilliance use code: MOMENTS20For more show information visit:www.MariannePestana.com

Can spending time among ancient trees truly awaken creativity, intuition, and even deep healing? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Ellen Dee Davidson on her new books The Miracle Forest: A True Story, Wind, and Sacred Forest Bathing: The Healing Power of Ancient Trees and Wild Places.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comAfter graduating from UC Santa Cruz, Ellen Dee Davidson spent years teaching elementary school, creative writing, and piano while raising her two daughters, Jessica and Michelle. She is the author of six published books and several magazine articles, including one on preserving ancient trees. Her works include The Miracle Forest: A True Story (a 2025 Nautilus Silver Award winner), Wind (a 2023 Nautilus Gold Award winner), and Sacred Forest Bathing: The Healing Power of Ancient Trees and Wild Places. Ellen lives among the redwoods in Humboldt County, where nature continues to inspire her writing and way of life. https://www.ellendeedavidson.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What does it mean to celebrate life in the face of profound loss, and how can that act transform not only grief, but those who witness it? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Myra Sack on her new book Fifty-Seven Fridays: Losing Our Daughter, Finding Our Way.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comMyra Sack is the author of Nautilus award-winning memoir, "Fifty-Seven Fridays: Losing Our Daughter Finding Our Way," and founder of E-Motion, Inc., a nonprofit organization created to support community, movement and ritual to enhance coping and resilience. Myra's life changed when her older daughter, Havi, died on January 20, 2021 of Tay-Sachs disease. Myra is a certified Compassionate Bereavement Care provider, holds an MBA in Social Impact from Boston University, and graduated with a B.A. cum laude from Dartmouth College. Myra's writing has been featured in the Boston Globe, Kveller, People, Hadassah Magazine, Today and Upworthy. Myra serves on the Board of the Courageous Parents Network and  lives in Boston, MA with her family. https://www.myrasack.com https://www.emotion-mc.orgFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if the version of yourself you've spent years trying to fix just to blend in, was never broken to begin with? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Sol Smith on his new book The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery: Flourishing as a Neurodivergent Adult.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Sol Smith is an author and of the manager of the Neurospicy Community, which is the largest sup  port network for autistics and ADHDers in the world.  A certified autism specialist who is autistic, dyslexic, and living with ADHD. spent more than two decades as a college professor before shifting his professional focus to coaching other autistic and ADHD people to gain autonomy in their lives. Sol's speaking skills have earned him a following of hundreds of thousands on TikTok and led to educational seminars about neurodiversity with corporations around the world.  http://www.ProfessorSol.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Have you ever felt like a part of you wants to change, but something keeps holding you back? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Britt Frank on her new book Align Your Mind: Tame Your Inner Critic and Make Peace with Your Shadow Using the Power of Parts Work.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Britt Frank, MSW, LSCSW, SEP, is a licensed neuropsychotherapist, keynote speaker, and author. She received her B.A. from Duke University and her MSW from the University of Kansas, where she later became an award-winning adjunct professor. Frank speaks and writes widely about the brain and how to get unstuck from even the most long-standing habits and patterns. Her work has been featured by New York Magazine, The New York Times, Forbes, NPR, The Society for Human Resources Management, Psychology Today, and Esquire. https://www.brittfrank.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Why does child marriage still exist in nearly every U.S. state, and what can we do to stop it? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Donna Simmons on her new book Ashes to Flame: Transforming Trauma Into Purpose.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Donna Simmons is a wife, mother, author, and dedicated advocate for breaking cycles of generational trauma and supporting mental health recovery. Appointed by the Governor to the Kentucky Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, she collaborates with leaders across the state to reduce juvenile system involvement and strengthen protective factors for at-risk youth. A survivor of child abuse and exploitation, Donna's personal journey fuels her mission to help others transform pain into purpose.   Her memoir, Ashes to Flame, chronicles her experience of survival and healing, encouraging others to uncover their own inner resilience. Donna's story has been featured in Good Housekeeping, Glamour, NPR, PBS, and Fox News, among many others. She is a frequent speaker, trainer, and panelist at both national and international conferences, and has testified before legislative committees advocating for systemic change.  https://trauma2purpose.com/For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What happens when a high-powered engineer walks away from corporate life to follow a dream rooted in ancestral wisdom, music, and the magic of nature? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Jennifer Elwell Comeau on her new books The Inside of ME, and A Moon in All Things. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Jennifer Elwell Comeau inspires humans to restore our sacred partnership with the rest of the natural world. A certified Forest Therapy Guide, singer-songwriter, and author-speaker, nature is Jennifer's creative muse. Her Nautilus Gold-winning children's book, “The Inside of ME” is a profound reminder of the magic that happens on the inside when we go outside. Her debut novel, A Moon in All Things, has been called “atmospheric and beguiling” by Kirkus Reviews, and her poems and essays are published in four anthologies. She has produced two albums of original music available on all streaming platforms. She partners with OzGREEN, an award-winning non-profit bringing YOUth LEADing The World programs to Australia, Africa, and India.  She resides in Kennebunkport, Maine, where she holds climate buoyancy and writing workshops, hosts sacred circles, and runs a Wild Wonder Forest Bathing business. www.jennifercomeau.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if a broken sacred object set two young boys on a journey that would change not only their lives, but reveal the soul of a land and its people? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Kent Nerburn, PhD, on his new novel Lone Dog Road.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Kent Nerburn is the author of Lone Dog Road and 15 other books on spirituality and Native American themes.  He has been praised as one of the few American writers who can bridge the gap between Native and non-Native cultures.  Kent has twice won the Minnesota Book Award.  His book, Chief Joseph and the Flight of the Nez Perce, was a New York Times best seller, and his internationally acclaimed Neither Wolf nor Dog, which was the One Book South Dakota selection for 2019, is used in multi-cultural curriculums around the world. Kent is currently serving as cultural liaison to the International Smile Network in their work providing dental and cleft palate surgeries to children on the reservations in South Dakota.  http://www.kentnerburn.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if everything you thought you remembered about your life, your love, or even your own mind wasn't the full truth? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lisa Loop on her new novel States of Matter. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Lisa Loop (MFA UCR/PD) has published in NBC.com/THINK, The Coachella Review, Kelp, Ballast, Gastropoda, University of Alabama Z Publications, Gunpowder Press, and other places. She is the author of five books, two under the pen name Thora Wolf. A former Hollywood creative executive originally from Seattle, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their elderly Aussie Shepherd mix. https://www.lisaloop.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if the very things we've been praised for, working nonstop, shrinking to fit in, and always showing up strong, are actually costing us our mental health? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Kristen Guillory on The Power of Pause. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Dr. Kristen Guillory is an acclaimed international speaker, author, coach, and mental health professional known for her transformative, heart-centered approach. Earning her Ph.D. by age 27, and has since delivered over 1,500 talks to audiences totaling more than 500,000 people. Blending humor, storytelling, and deep insight, Dr. Guillory empowers individuals to break free from emotional barriers and live with clarity, purpose, and ease. Her expertise has been featured on NBC, FOX, CBS affiliates, and Forbes. She is the author of Walking Through the Fog and Look, Stop Hiding, and the founder of Candid Conversations for Men — a powerful space for truth-telling and healing. Based in South Florida, she continues to inspire global audiences to live more authentically and joyfully. https://www.kristenguillory.comFor more show information visit:www.MariannePestana.com

What if lasting peace has been within you all along, just waiting to be awakened? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Awakened Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien on her work The Great Vow. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the broadcast area? Click here or your favorite radio app to tune in! Awakened Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien, also known as The Awakened One, is a globally respected spiritual teacher and the founder of Universal Door Meditation Center in Sugar Land, near Houston, TX. From a young age, she knew she did not belong to the human world of constant conflicts and duality, and longed to return to what she calls the Awakened Home, free from suffering, rooted in truth, love, and clarity. She became a Buddhist nun at 18 and explored countless teachings and methods, but none of that helped her return to Awakened Home. In April 2001, she fully awakened in Thailand, returning to the boundless wisdom and compassion of the Awakened Source, and completely shattering the source of the ego system. Since that moment, she has devoted her life to helping people of all backgrounds awaken their true nature. Her teachings are spontaneous, deeply relevant, and transformative, guiding others to return to the Unborn mind, the source of lasting happiness and freedom. https://universaldoormeditationcenter.orgFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if the key to healing your own trauma lies in breaking the patterns your family never could? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Donna Simmons on her new book Ashes to Flame: Transforming Trauma Into Purpose.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Donna Simmons is a wife, mother, author, and dedicated advocate for breaking cycles of generational trauma and supporting mental health recovery. Appointed by the Governor to the Kentucky Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, she collaborates with leaders across the state to reduce juvenile system involvement and strengthen protective factors for at-risk youth. A survivor of child abuse and exploitation, Donna's personal journey fuels her mission to help others transform pain into purpose. Her memoir, Ashes to Flame, chronicles her experience of survival and healing, encouraging others to uncover their own inner resilience. Donna's story has been featured in Good Housekeeping, Glamour, NPR, PBS, and Fox News, among many others. She is a frequent speaker, trainer, and panelist at both national and international conferences, and has testified before legislative committees advocating for systemic change.  https://trauma2purpose.com/For more show information visit:www.MariannePestana.com