Imagine for the next 60 seconds that you could sort out and virtually eliminate every problem in your most important relationships. Happiness ultimately depends on the quality of our relationships but it can fall apart when you don’t really understand people. People are not as complicated as you t…
Jennifer Granger, the Australian author is sharing with me why women are getting to the breaking point in their lives because they are becoming men. Her book? Feminine lost: Why most women are male. Jennifer Granger is a transformation coach who worked in the thick of the corporate world on four continents and began helping women who came to her … Read more about this episode...
This show is about the relationship you have with YOU. Your self-image, your self-esteem, how you feel about yourself. I’m asking that question “Are Selfish People Happier?” because when you’re not aware of what you’re doing, you can easily become selfish instead of loving and accepting the person you really are. If anybody has worked on herself, it is Janeen … Read more about this episode...
Today’s show offers a slight departure from my regular guests. Join me as I interview Charles E. Rawlings, M.D. J.D, a captivating, never-know-what-he’ll-say-next, brain surgeon/lawyer/world traveler. A fascinating individual to say the least, who has written a book on women and relationships from a very personal, male point of view. If as a woman, you’ve ever asked yourself “I wonder … Read more about this episode...
Few stop to consider the true source of their partner’s abusive behavior and instead wish and hope that this person will suddenly wake up and realize what they’ve done. But more often than not, the cycle of abuse is passed from one generation to the next – until someone makes a conscious decision to break the cycle of chaos. My … Read more about this episode...
My guest, Rochele HC Hirsch, expands on her message from my Part 1 interview with her, that chemistry between yourself and others is actually decided by level the of stress within you. This is an uplifting message that says you DO have control of what happens in your life. It’s best to hear Part 1 first so you can follow … Read more about this episode...
The Chemistry of Connection: Why Some Relationships Succeed and Others Fail Ever wonder why you instantly connect with some people while you are immediately repelled by others? You may know this phenomenon as chemistry – but what you might not know is relationship chemistry is actually the result of how well you remove the top 5 “stressors” from your life. … Read more about this episode...
For a variety of reasons, you might find yourself in a situation where you want or need to find a house to share, but finding the right housemate can feel like a gamble – especially if you’ve experienced a ‘roommate from hell’ back in college. My guest today, Annamarie Pluhar, author of “Sharing Housing: A Guidebook for Finding and Keeping … Read more about this episode...
Scientists are learning more about the way our brains work every day as new imaging techniques make it possible to see what is really going on inside our heads. These discoveries are already changing the fields of medicine and psychology. We can expect changes in the way we treat depression, Alzheimer’s Parkinson’s and obesity, among other conditions. On today’s show, … Read more about this episode...
A stepchild and stepmother herself, Jeannette Lofas, PhD, LCSW is considered to be the leading authority on stepfamilies. Helping chaotic stepfamilies BLEND into successful new families for over 30 years through the Step Family Foundation, Inc. Dr. Lofas and her team have a reported 84% success rate in restoring broken stepfamilies. Jeannette’s passion for helping step families comes from a … Read more about this episode...
High school can be brutal. Many girls struggle to find what ‘group’ they fit into, let alone their own identity. Body image, emotional anguish and endless feelings of self-doubt can haunt a teenager – even into adulthood. My guest today, Nordica Francis, serves as a teacher’s consultant for learning disabilities in high school teens. After 30 years of advising teens … Read more about this episode...
Many modern-day parents shelter and protect their children from risks and failure – but did you know failure could be the best lesson you teach your child all year? Fear of failure as a child prevents you from taking risks that lead to career accomplishments, emotional security, financial stability and ultimately confidence as a successful adult. My guests today, Rick … Read more about this episode...
Have you ever lost your temper while telling your kids they need to be more patient? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Most parents admit they are not always the perfect role model for their kids. But have you ever considered what your actions are teaching your children? Dr. Larry Waldman, parenting psychologist and author of “Who’s Raising Whom”, joins … Read more about this episode...
Americans are fascinated with makeovers – and it’s no wonder. Style impacts your self-esteem, the way others perceive you and your sense of belonging. But not only that, my guest today, Michael Cane of Manhattan Makeovers in New York, has proof that style directly impacts your income. As a professional image consultant, Michael joins me to share the results of … Read more about this episode...
Any step parent would agree step parenting is not easy. The phrase “blended family” rarely represents the reality of two separate families with different values, traditions and routines combining into one. If you’re like most step families, your new family “blends” about as easily as oil and water. As a woman who had step parents as a child, became a … Read more about this episode...
It’s often a cliché’, but there is definitely something to be said about the strain between in-laws. My guest on today’s show is Psychologist Dr. Deanna Brann whose own frustrations with her daughter-in-law led to the development of her unique process and practical book devoted to mother-in-laws and daughter-in-laws at a stand-off with one another. Like many relationships, the dynamics … Read more about this episode...
Sexual addiction has more exposure today than ever. The real question is, what causes sex addiction and is it possible to overcome it together? During today’s show, Gary and Sharon Worrell, authors of “Sexual Addiction: One Couple’s Journey” join me to reveal what it takes to recover from a sex addiction. Having personally experienced the throes and aftermath of the … Read more about this episode...
My guest today is Kim Shannon of “Good Girl’s Anonymous”. Kim’s mother raised her to be good in every way…well mannered, moral, pleasant and right in every circumstance. Sound a little tough to live up to?Absolutely it is. That’s why Kim created GoodGirlsAnonymous.com where she helps women to leave their internal programming for perfection which creates “the Inner Critic” that … Read more about this episode...
My guest today is Laura Doyle, a radio talk show host and The New York Times best-selling author of The Surrendered Wife. Like millions of women, Laura wanted a better marriage but when she tried all the typical techniques, he withdrew. Lonely and exhausted from controlling everything she decided to stop telling him what to do and how … Read more about this episode...
My guest today is Dr. Robert Emery, Ph.D and director of the Center for Children and Families and the Law at University of Virginia, who serves on the boards of 11 professional journals. As the author of “The Truth About Children and Divorce: Dealing with the Emotions So You and Your Children Can Thrive”, Dr. Emery joins me to … Read more about this episode...
A narcissistic man: Self-absorbed, no empathy for other people and very focused on himself. Know a man who fits this description? If so, you’ll want to listen to today’s show where I interview Jon Satin and Chris Pattay who are otherwise known as “The Possibility Coaches”. John and Chris refer to a narcissistic man as an “overgrown baby” while exploring … Read more about this episode...
Are you a frustrated parent trying to find an effective and positive way to raise your strong willed child? My guest, Dr. Thomas Phelan, explains the keys of why parenting a strong willed, very difficult, or hard-to-understand child demands a special set of parenting skills most parents are unaware of. Dr. Phelan has impacted five million American homes in a … Read more about this episode...
Even if you’re locked in battle and have been for years, your relationship can change. For today’s show, I interview Dr. Jamie Turndorf PHD, aka Dr. Love, who has helped millions over the course of three decades, turn clinical psychobabble into easy-to-understand concepts that transform lives and heal relationships. Dr. Turndorf’s proven conflict-resolution method interrupts the cycle of fighting for … Read more about this episode...
What if you and your spouse worked together as a team, comfortably talked about money, and used money to create shared dreams? Would that completely transform your relationship? Quite possibly, it could. Angie Grainger has been turning relationships around, just by teaching a simple solution…having money meetings. In 5 easy steps, Angie teaches couples how to structure a money meeting … Read more about this episode...
What if your attention has shifted to other people outside the marriage – to children, work, family or friends? Is it possible to rekindle the spark you once had and catch the early ‘red flags’ that might cause big problems down the road? David Olsen, founder of Prepare-Enrich, developed The Couple Checkup tool that has helped over 3 million couples … Read more about this episode...
This show, I am being interviewed and answering those painful questions without answers… “Why does he do that?” “Why did our relationship fall apart?” “Why doesn’t she love me anymore?”. The people interviewing me are married couple Al and Autumn Rae, founders of the nonprofit marriage building organization called MarriageTeam.org. This is my buffet of relationship answers to many … Read more about this episode...
He’s interviewed 101 fathers about being a dad to a daughter. It’s a real eye opener because many fathers don’t understand this complex relationship of a girl with her dad. What if you did it all wrong, can it be made right? What if you just never had a clue? Can you get one now? Those answers are all available … Read more about this episode...
Her mother inspired her to do it. Her troubled marriage drove her to do it. Carolyn Evans ended up inventing a little tool that has been responsible for creating marriages where both man and woman really do get what they want. Impossible you say in this age of divorce! But listen to the story of how Carolyn Evans did exactly … Read more about this episode...
Since everyone believes that marriage is 50-50, how could I say that it only takes one the heal a marriage? The answer to that question is Thasia Gauld. She’s the Australian woman married to Glenn for over 20 years. All their friends believed it was a marriage made in heaven. But within the space of a single year, everything collapsed … Read more about this episode...
Yes, it’s true… With very few exceptions, your childhood does decide your future. In my interview with Chris Elliott, author of the book “Thought Shredder, bringing out the bucker in you”. An interesting subtitle! So what is a bucker? A bucker live opposite their parents’ childhood programming. Like a bucking bronco, a bucker throws off those brain instructions … Read more about this episode...