Podcast appearances and mentions of karen sherman

>A recent BYU study looked at the relationships between marriage quality and stress. And to measure that they had couples watch horror movies. So what did they find? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts.

>Talking about money is a difficult converastion to have, but if you can engage you might be surprised by the results. Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.

Dr. Karen Sherman, a licensed psychologist in New York, has been in private practice for over 20 years. Her focus is relationships/marriage and helping people achieve their greatest potential. Karen is the author of "Mindfulness and The Art of Choice: Transform Your Life" which enables people to let go of conditioned responses and empower them to make their own choices; the co-author of "Marriage Magic! Find It, Keep It, and Make It Last," and a contributor to "101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life, Vol. 2," writing a chapter about overcoming stress and "The Power of Persistence." She's a featured writer on Yahoo Personals, a relationship blogger for ThirdAge.com, and writes the "Disputes" column for Hitchedmag.com. Karen also conducts workshops, teleseminars and speaking engagements. She's a frequent guest on national radio and her expert opinion has appeared in numerous publications. Additionally, she was a former relationships expert on the "Bo Griffin Morning Show," and a marriage expert on ClubMom.com. Her memberships include American Psychological Association, American Counseling Association, Nassau County Psychological Association. She's certified as a Nationally Board Certified Counselor and a National Family Life Educator and belongs to The National Registry for Marriage Friendly Therapists. She serves on the undergraduate Psychology Dept. at CW Post University. Her web sites, www.drkarensherman.com or www.ChoiceRelationships.com******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

>A study looking at couples over the course of 9 years revealed some patterns in drinking and marriage success. Dr. Karen Sherman unravels the results of the study.

>A new study found that those who felt supported by their spouse took on more challenges and were afforded more opportunity to succeed. Dr. Karen Sherman offers her insight.

>A NY Times columnists recommends tuning your spouse out and daydreaming to benefit your marriage. More concisely, have marriage amnesia. Does Dr. Karen Sherman recommend the same?

>More married couples are living apart today than ever before. Why is this happening and what does this mean? Dr. Karen Sherman has thoughts.

>When couples divorce, one of the major reasons cited is that they were no longer talking with each other. What causes that and what can couples do to prevent it? Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.

>How does the quality and nature of how you met your spouse impact your relationship down the road? Dr. Karen Sherman explores the issue.

>A website that helps married couples have affairs conducted a survey where over three-quarters of respondents said it benefitted their marriage. How reliable is this information and what does Dr. Karen Sherman think?

Karen Sherman is my guest this week on my 118th podcast. The Peace and Possibilities Podcast is making things possible.   She's been involved in international development for years, helping advance women around the world, and even working with women survivors of war. As a young college graduate, she found herself in a foreign country at a summit, realizing this was going to be her path. Once you hear her journey, you'll see she's quite the inspiration.   As she built her career, along the way, she kept asking herself, how can I develop and advance women?   So she said yes to everything.  Though saying yes to everything has its advantages, it's also a struggle to continue; then we think "no" will be taken as a sign of weakness.   As I've talked to almost 120 people on my podcast, I've concluded that it's actually the opposite. There is strength in the "no".   Saying no proves you're strong!   And a few other helpful words from Karen:   Every woman has a story. Your story is your superpower. No is a complete sentence. Be open to what's possible, while embracing a growth mindset. Making and having choices is a gift!   Finally, Karen encourages us to consider, as you're waiting for the next door to open, look for a window. More about Karen: Karen L Sherman is the Founder and CEO of Virunga Mountain Spirits, a new world- class craft distillery based in Rwanda, where she has worked for close to two decades. The business will employ and upskill Rwandans at every level of operations, with an emphasis on creating opportunities for women.   Throughout her 30-plus year career, Karen Sherman served in executive and leadership roles working to advance women around the world, in partnership with women on the frontlines, in offices and boardrooms. She has sat with leaders of all levels – heads of state, ambassadors, business and civic leaders – and speaks and writes passionately about the challenges and opportunities for women globally.   Links:   Website: https://www.karensherman.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/karsherman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarenShermanAuthor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenshermanauthor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-sherman-76115016/   And check out my bestselling book: Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

What the heck is it? Spoiler, it's related to applying some work to a project. So what does that mean for your marriage and how can it be applied? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her insights.

A recent survey found that women with higher education were having more babies outside of marriage than in previous generations. What might be causing this change? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts on the findings.

A recent survey found that 26% of respondents said they got married because they wanted to get on their new spouse's health insurance or vice versa. Can that be true? Are marriages today that pragmatic? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her insights.

A recent survey looked at the Instagram accounts of couples to see if they could find a connection between their content and happy relationships. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses the results.

A recent Israeli study tracked the health of men for 30-plus years to see what impact an unhappy marriage had on their health. Spoiler... it wasn't good. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts.

What's interesting about the trait isn't so much that it exists, but that the couple believes it exists. Dr. Karen Sherman dives in.

Researchers in China found that the chances of a person expreiencing heart disease was linked to the heart health of their spouse. Dr. Karen Sherman explores why.

New research looked at marriage success data and found there was a minimum and maximum age when it would boost the likelihood of divorce. Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.

Bloomberg shared tips from entrepreneurs on how to keep your relationship strong and this week Dr. Karen Sherman adds her own expertise to the conversation.

Society continues to change and the Pew Research Center put together a top list of statistical highlihgts. Dr. Karen Sherman explains what some of these mean for relationships.

For most of human history, people weren't marrying for 'love.' Marrying for love is a relatively new construct and Dr. Karen Sherman explores what that means.

Nearly 2/3 of women survey respondents admitted to drinking more amounts, more frequently and earlier in the day during the pandemic. Dr. Karen Sherman breaks down these findings.

The Pew Research Center shared data showing for those over 50 the number of divorces has doubled over the last 30 years. Why? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts.

Researchers suspect more than half of all kids experience at least one traumatic event in their childhood. The number of events and the gender might impact behavior. Dr. Karen Sherman dives into two BYU studies.

A new survey asked couples to rank relationship satisfaction and compared it to the content that they shared online, or more specifically selfies. What did they find? Dr. Karen Sherman joins to discuss.

CDC data highlights the number of births and specifically those that weren't wanted at the time of pregnancy. When is the right time? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts.

Researchers looked at the average weight gain of those in and out of marriage and found marital bliss includes a few extra pounds. Dr. Karen Sherman explains the findings.

Researchers identified a gene that might have an impact on your relationship. What does this gene do? Does it matter? What should couples consider if they come accross this infromation and more... Dr. Karen Sherman shares her insight.

The remarkable Karen Sherman, President of the Akilah Institute in Rwanda, joined the Greatness Podcast recently to discuss not only her fascinating book, Brick by Brick, but to share highlights from her work around the globe with survivors of war. Karen candidly discusses herself as a "work in progress", and shares the stories of the amazing women she has given voice and empowerment to throughout the world.

What are the differences. How do these differences impact your marriage and how can couples navigate the change during their relationship? Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.

Karen Sherman has spent her life advocating for women in war-torn and transitional countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Congo, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Kosovo, and the former Soviet Union. Throughout her 30-year career in global development, Sherman has met and interviewed thousands of women.rnrnHer book, "Brick by Brick -- Building Hope and Opportunity for Women Survivors Everywhere", tells the powerful story of seven of these women, who are building lives and raising families despite the brutal challenges of war, genocide, and inequality.rnrnKaren began writing "Brick by Brick" during the year she spent living in Rwanda with her three sons to oversee the construction of a first-of-its-kind women's opportunity center. Karen realized the struggles of the survivors she works with, were in fact the struggles of women everywhere: striving to balance work and family, fighting for real options and choices, and trying to make their voices heard. "Brick by Brick" is also a compelling personal story of Karen's own journey and growth as a mother, professional, and wife.rnrnJoin us in-person at the City Club as we talk with Karen Sherman, author and President of the Akilah Institute, Rwanda's only women's college.

Karen Sherman, author of "Brick by Brick", tells the powerful story of seven women. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/city-club-forum/brick-by-brick-building-hope-and-opportunity-for-women-survivors-everywhere.

What are these reasons and what's the science behind this information? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts.

The Brag Test can very quickly indicate if your relationship is on the right path. Dr. Karen Sherman explains.

A new survey of couples found that they weren't as impacted with household responsibilities as you might think. Dr. Karen Sherman explains why that might be.

Dr. Karen Sherman, a licensed psychologist in New York, has been in private practice for over 20 years. Her focus is relationships/marriage and helping people achieve their greatest potential. Karen is the author of "Mindfulness and The Art of Choice: Transform Your Life" which enables people to let go of conditioned responses and empower them to make their own choices; the co-author of "Marriage Magic! Find It, Keep It, and Make It Last," and a contributor to "101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life, Vol. 2," writing a chapter about overcoming stress and "The Power of Persistence." She's a featured writer on Yahoo Personals, a relationship blogger for ThirdAge.com, and writes the "Disputes" column for Hitchedmag.com. Karen also conducts workshops, teleseminars and speaking engagements. She's a frequent guest on national radio and her expert opinion has appeared in numerous publications. Additionally, she was a former relationships expert on the "Bo Griffin Morning Show," and a marriage expert on ClubMom.com. Her memberships include American Psychological Association, American Counseling Association, Nassau County Psychological Association. She's certified as a Nationally Board Certified Counselor and a National Family Life Educator and belongs to The National Registry for Marriage Friendly Therapists. She serves on the undergraduate Psychology Dept. at CW Post University. Her web sites, www.drkarensherman.com or www.ChoiceRelationships.com******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

What impact does diet play in a relationship when one spouse is a vegetarian or vegan while the other is an omnivore? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts.

A new study looks at the support and strain of marriage and how that impacts the health of couples in old age. Dr. Karen Sherman explains the results.

We know that men and women are biologically different, but how different are our brains wired differently. Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.

We received some new data from the U.S. Census, which exposes the changing dynmaics of marriage and relationships in America. Dr. Karen Sherman reviews the information.

12 Scientists and authors looked at 90 research studies and then prognosticated what marriage would look like in the future. Dr. Karen Sherman is on to discuss their predictions.

Mindfulness and The Art of Choice: Transform Your Life - Dr. Karen Sherman, a licensed psychologist in New York, has been in private practice for over 20 years. Her focus is relationships/marriage and helping people achieve their greatest potential. Karen is the author of "Mindfulness and The Art of Choice: Transform Your Life" which enables people to let go of conditioned responses and empower them to make their own choices; the co-author of "Marriage Magic! Find It, Keep It, and Make It Last," and a contributor to "101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life, Vol. 2," writing a chapter about overcoming stress and "The Power of Persistence." She's a featured writer on Yahoo Personals, a relationship blogger for ThirdAge.com, and writes the "Disputes" column for Hitchedmag.com. Karen also conducts workshops, teleseminars and speaking engagements. She's a frequent guest on national radio and her expert opinion has appeared in numerous publications. Additionally, she was a former relationships expert on the "Bo Griffin Morning Show," and a marriage expert on ClubMom.com. Her memberships include American Psychological Association, American Counseling Association, Nassau County Psychological Association. She's certified as a Nationally Board Certified Counselor and a National Family Life Educator and belongs to The National Registry for Marriage Friendly Therapists. She serves on the undergraduate Psychology Dept. at CW Post University. Her web sites, www.drkarensherman.com or www.ChoiceRelationships.com For Your Listening Pleasure all the radio shows available on The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network with our compliments, visit - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv. Our radio shows archives and programming include: A Different Perspective with Kevin Randle; Alien Cosmic Expo Lecture Series; Alien Worlds Radio Show; America's Soul Doctor with Ken Unger; Back in Control Radio Show with Dr. David Hanscom, MD; Connecting with Coincidence with Dr. Bernard Beitman, MD; Dick Tracy; Dimension X; Exploring Tomorrow Radio Show; Flash Gordon; Imagine More Success Radio Show with Syndee Hendricks and Thomas Hydes; Jet Jungle Radio Show; Journey Into Space; Know the Name with Sharon Lynn Wyeth; Lux Radio Theatre - Classic Old Time Radio; Mission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka; Paranormal StakeOut with Larry Lawson; Ray Bradbury - Tales Of The Bizarre; Sci Fi Radio Show; Seek Reality with Roberta Grimes; Space Patrol; Stairway to Heaven with Gwilda Wiyaka; The 'X' Zone Radio Show with Rob McConnell; Two Good To Be True with Justina Marsh and Peter Marsh; and many other! That's The ‘X' Zone Broadcast Network Shows and Archives - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv

Mindfulness and The Art of Choice: Transform Your Life - Dr. Karen Sherman, a licensed psychologist in New York, has been in private practice for over 20 years. Her focus is relationships/marriage and helping people achieve their greatest potential. Karen is the author of "Mindfulness and The Art of Choice: Transform Your Life" which enables people to let go of conditioned responses and empower them to make their own choices; the co-author of "Marriage Magic! Find It, Keep It, and Make It Last," and a contributor to "101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life, Vol. 2," writing a chapter about overcoming stress and "The Power of Persistence." She's a featured writer on Yahoo Personals, a relationship blogger for ThirdAge.com, and writes the "Disputes" column for Hitchedmag.com. Karen also conducts workshops, teleseminars and speaking engagements. She's a frequent guest on national radio and her expert opinion has appeared in numerous publications. Additionally, she was a former relationships expert on the "Bo Griffin Morning Show," and a marriage expert on ClubMom.com. Her memberships include American Psychological Association, American Counseling Association, Nassau County Psychological Association. She's certified as a Nationally Board Certified Counselor and a National Family Life Educator and belongs to The National Registry for Marriage Friendly Therapists. She serves on the undergraduate Psychology Dept. at CW Post University. Her web sites, www.drkarensherman.com or www.ChoiceRelationships.comFor Your Listening Pleasure all the radio shows available on The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network with our compliments, visit - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv.Our radio shows archives and programming include: A Different Perspective with Kevin Randle; Alien Cosmic Expo Lecture Series; Alien Worlds Radio Show; America's Soul Doctor with Ken Unger; Back in Control Radio Show with Dr. David Hanscom, MD; Connecting with Coincidence with Dr. Bernard Beitman, MD; Dick Tracy; Dimension X; Exploring Tomorrow Radio Show; Flash Gordon; Imagine More Success Radio Show with Syndee Hendricks and Thomas Hydes; Jet Jungle Radio Show; Journey Into Space; Know the Name with Sharon Lynn Wyeth; Lux Radio Theatre - Classic Old Time Radio; Mission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka; Paranormal StakeOut with Larry Lawson; Ray Bradbury - Tales Of The Bizarre; Sci Fi Radio Show; Seek Reality with Roberta Grimes; Space Patrol; Stairway to Heaven with Gwilda Wiyaka; The 'X' Zone Radio Show with Rob McConnell; Two Good To Be True with Justina Marsh and Peter Marsh; and many other!That's The ‘X' Zone Broadcast Network Shows and Archives - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv

Researchers from UC Riverside looked at couples from same-sex and different gender couples and looked at how strong their social connections were. Dr. Karen Sherman exploes the findings.

A Japanese reseearch team found that spouses of those admitted to the ICU were more likely to suffer a cardiac event than spouses who weren't in the ICU. Dr. Karen Sherman explores the findings.

In this second of two special episodes of The Rights Track, Todd reflects on what has been learned about modern slavery from our podcast and its contribution towards UN Sustainable Development Goal 8.7 to end global modern slavery by 2030. This episode features interviews from Series 3-5 of The Rights Track, which together form a library of 26 fascinating episodes and some 13 hours of insightful conversations with researchers from the University of Nottingham's Rights Lab, and a stellar line-up of people working on the ground to combat slavery from NGOs, campaigners and activists, authors, historians, economists, businesses and policymakers. Episodes featured Blueprint for Freedom: ending modern slavery by 2030  Zoe Trodd, Rights Lab Slavery-free cities: why community is key Alison Gardener, Rights Lab Life after slavery: what does freedom really look like? Juliana Semione, Rights Lab Forced marriage and women's rights: what connects SDGs 5 and 8.7? Helen McCabe Rights Lab and Karen Sherman, Author Voices of slavery: listen and learn Minh Dang and Andrea Nicholson, Rights Lab The useable past: what lessons do we learn from history in the fight to end slavery? David Blight and John Stauffer Face to face: researching the perpetrators of modern slavery Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick, Rights Lab How is the UN working to end modern slavery?  James Cockayne, Rights Lab and Lichtenstein Initiative for Finance against Slavery and Trafficking Strengthening laws and ending modern slavery: what connects SDGs 16 and 8.7?  Katarina Schwarz, Rights Lab  Fast fashion and football: a question of ethics Baroness Young of Hornsey, All Party Parliamentary Group on Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion, and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sport, Modern Slavery and Human Rights Unchained supply: eradicating slavery from the supply chain Alex Trautrims, Rights Lab The business of modern slavery: what connects SDG 8.7 with its overarching SDG8? John Gathergood, University of Nottingham and Genevieve LeBaron, University of Sheffield Walking the supply chain to uphold human rights: what connects SDGs 12 and 8.7 Elaine Mitchel-Hill, Marshalls plc Bonded labour: Listening to the voices of the poor and marginalised Anusha Chandrasekharan and  Pradeep Narayanan, Praxis Fighting slavery on the ground: what does it look like? Dan Vexler, Freedom Fund Creating stronger places for child rights: what connects SDGs 8.7 and 11? Ravi Prakash, Freedom Fund consultant  Health and slavery: what connects SDG 3 and SDG 8.7? Luis Leão,  Federal University of Mato Grosso, Brazil Global partnerships to end modern slavery: what connects SDGs 8.7 and 17? Jasmine O'Connor, Anti Slavery International  The Congo, cobalt and cash: what connects SDGs 9 and 8.7? Siddharth Kara, Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, Harvard University

Sam talks with her friend Karen Sherman, President of Akilah about following your own vision, life during COVID and the power of women.

In Episode 2 of Series 5, we mark International Women's Day 2020. Todd is joined by Helen McCabe based at The Rights Lab at Nottingham University and Karen Sherman author of Brick By Brick - Building Hope and Opportunity for Women Survivors Everywhere. They discuss the connections between the United Nations' Sustainable Goals 5 on achieving gender equality and 8.7 ending modern slavery. Helen is an assistant professor of political theory and leads the work of the Rights Lab on forced marriage. Karen is a renowned author and speaker on global women's issues. She was formerly a senior executive at Women for Women International and is currently President of the Akilah Institute, Rwanda's only women's college, leading its strategy, growth, and partnerships. Her main focus is on the role that education and economic participation can play in transforming the lives of women their families and communities. 00 – 4.00 Todd introduces both guests and comments on the connections between the work of both speakers Karen reflects on her work over 30 years and the precarity of women in terms of their rights. (legalised marriage, inheritance, property) Karen refers to her work in Rwanda where men typically resist engaging in legalised marriage preferring traditional marriage, which gives freedom to have multiple wives and which doesn't place financial obligations on the man. This is in contrast to women who view legalised marriage as a means to safeguard their rights. In attempting to convince men of the value of legalised marriage she found that the protection of children's rights was seen by men to be more important than women's rights. Whilst traditional marriage is still the norm in many countries in others legalised marriage and associated rights are in place but not enforced or women are unaware of them. 4.00 – 8.21 Helen sees the parallels with her current research on child marriage and forced marriage. Forced marriage  and early age  marriage hard to prove in the absence of legal documents, hence the need to ensure full legal documentation of marriage. Legalised marriage confers rights but can also create issues re; access to divorce, custody of children and property rights. Todd suggests that legalising marriage can  empower women but as Karen comments, there is a dichotomy between legalisation of marriage which confers rights,  and the large numbers of young women and children in Africa and Asia who forced into marriage and have no access to their rights. The key factor is whether women want to be married legally or not. Forced marriage has parallels with slavery because women do not choose to become the property of men. 8.21 – 10.50 The conversation returns to the situation in Rwanda where significant numbers of women are in positions of influence and power. Post war more women comprised 70% of the active population Significant numbers became active politically, entered government and supported pro – women legislation. This gave women the opportunity to renegotiate their rights in terms of marriage and beyond. 10.50 -  15.23 The links between education, access to employment and positive outcomes for women are explored. Education gives women voice but income gives women choice. The kind of education is important It must equip women with the necessary skills for the workplace. In terms of forced marriage girls stay in school marry later, are more likely to go into more options and choice over who they marry. But there are cultural tensions. Worthwhile employment options need to be available post school/college otherwise education loses its usefulness for women. Women (in forced marriages) need more education on; Their rights Their options Support available In Helen's view a key issue is the resistance men have towards greater equality for women. 15.23 – 20.29 The issues related to women's rights are global issues. Karen comments on the situation in the USA where; 1 in 16 American women raped as first sexual encounter 1 in 5 women in college experienced sexual assault These figures may be “tip of the iceberg” reference  MeToo movement Women are seen as survivors.  There are regions where there is greater prevalence but forced marriage occurs everywhere. Helen is working with Karma Nirvana a UK  agency working in the area of forced marriage She hopes to be identify communities where forced marriage takes place and the underlying factors which promote forced marriage. Proving coercion under present law, however, is proving to be a problem. 20.29 – 25.27 Todd comments on the disproportionate proportion of young women being trafficked and asks how effective the language of modern slavery,  anti-trafficking and the focus on SDG 8.7 can be in changing the situation for women. Karen sees a greater awareness  of trafficking  but feels the  key factors  which make women vulnerable needs more work; eg the role of; Poverty Lack of opportunity She also suggests that whilst related trafficking for sex and trafficking for work may have different root causes, which makes intervention problematic. Helen points out that the UN Special Rapporteur on forced marriage argues that linking the issue to modern slavery is an effective way of leveraging action against forced marriage and trafficking. A link is perceived between servile marriage and modern slavery and the global commitment to ending it.  The rapporteur sees this as a way to leverage action on  gender equality. Helen adds that initial research shows links between forced marriage trafficking and modern slavery. It suggests that forced marriage also has different root causes which leave people vulnerable to trafficking and modern slavery. 25.27 -  end Karen says that helping women move from victims to survivors and finally to become active members of society offers hope for the future. Giving women the opportunity to rebuild their lives through education and employment gives them and their families a stake in society and is a hopeful message Links and references 1.  Universal declaration of human rights article 16 2.  SDG 5.3

Dr. Karen Sherman, a NYS licensed psychologist, has been in private practice for over 20 years. Now, Dr. Sherman is taking her experience to the public, making her Art of Choice workshops and seminars available to groups and organizations rather than just to private clients. Additionally, she teaches individually designed adult education courses, catering to the specific interests and learning styles of the people who seek her expertise. Dr. Sherman moved into motivational psychology and marriage counseling from her own troubled past. As someone who grew up under difficult circumstances, Dr. Sherman developed a keen awareness of others' problems. Drawing on personal experience as well as academic training, she relates to a much broader arc of life situations than most.  Dr. Sherman sees her role as a facilitator of those difficult choices. Her mission is to assist others in freeing themselves from their own past cycles of behavior, as she freed herself. Dr. Sherman is also an expert in relationship counseling and an author on the topic. Her recent book, Marriage Magic! Find It, Keep It, Make It Last, co-authored with communications expert Dale Klein, is a compendium of wisdom earned through both her professional and personal experiences.