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The Cosmic Salon
Gazing into the Secret Sun with Christopher Knowles

The Cosmic Salon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 114:50


Here is the latest chat ready for the Marquee after it has had its Sneak Peek time in the speakeasy. Chris and I go all over the board, including into the Woo. Christopher Knowles began his career in 1996, writing and drawing comics, particularly, Halo, an Angel's Story, a mini-series published by Sirius Entertainment, and contributing to the art in a graphic novel based on the Saturday Night Live cartoon The X Presidents. He was also the editor of the Top Shelf Productions magazine Comic Book Artist from 2000–2004 and has written articles for publications such as The Jack Kirby Collector and sites like Comic Book Resources. Knowles wrote a book called Our Gods Wear Spandex: The Secret History of Comic Book Heroes (2007), which won an Eagle Award for "Favourite Comics-Related Book". He co-authored a book published in 2008 about The X-Files TV series called The Complete X-Files: Behind the Series, the Myths, and the Movies. In October 2010, Viva Editions published his latest book, The Secret History of Rock 'n' Roll, which Voice of America says presents rock and roll as having its roots "in the mystery cults of the ancient world", then "follows the evolution of rock 'n' roll from an expression of youthful rebellion to a symbol of American culture." Since November 2007 Knowles has been blogging on topics related to his books *Recorded on the 26th of Feb 2024 Chris's Website: https://secretsun.blogspot.com Also, come join the new website where we have a forum and a shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thecosmicsalon.com/community/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tips are most welcome: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/niish369⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I want to thank the producers of this show: Meredith Walako (Scheduling, bookings, and social media manager). Jennifer (the) Bruce. Susan Jenkins. Rod Knight. LynnRadius. Kerry Hoyal. Denyse Bissel. Sarah Etta. Heather. Susan Miller. Lizz Radican. Claire Cathcart. Mia Belle. Steven Mercer. Pamela Holdahl. Jake Vanek. WiseNightOwl. Marcey Shapiro. Noël Jeanette. Melanie Poe. Jason Lambson. Neil Macnaughton. Erik Peterson. Mark Boettcher. Kate Kukulkan. Laura Dunn. Lady Babs (moderator of the live-sessions in the speakeasy). Everlong, Niish- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/niish/support

Arroe Collins Like It's Live
There's Fun On Every Page The Amazing Jerry Adler Releases Too Funny For Words

Arroe Collins Like It's Live

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 18:39


TOO FUNNY FOR WORDS (Viva Editions; May 21, 2024; 978-1632280961; $18.95 is a delightful and captivating exploration of Jerry Adler's illustrious career in the entertainment industry. With humor, insight, and a touch of nostalgia, Adler shares entertaining anecdotes and stories about working alongside legendary personalities like Paul Rudd, Robin Williams, Meryl Streep, Larry David, James Gandolfini, Alan Arkin, Woody Allen, JFK, Marilyn Monroe, Barbra Streisand, Joe Pesci, Paul Reiser, George Clooney, Richard Burton, Richard M. Nixon, Katharine Hepburn, Julie Andrews, Orson Welles, and many, many more! Who almost turned down his iconic role on The Sopranos because he could not sing? Did Katharine Hepburn really build the Uris building? How did a simple handshake with President Kennedy almost end in disaster? This book promises readers a fascinating and engaging journey through his career as a theater director, producer, and actor that has spanned over 70 years. Adler's unique perspective and witty storytelling style blends wit, warmth, and entertaining storytelling gives readers an insightful peek behind the curtain to some of the most beloved figures in entertainment history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Outside The Studio
Embracing Your Own Health As A Caregiver is Vital with Jessica Cording

Outside The Studio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 52:47


In episode 95 of Outside The Studio with Tessa: Join Jessica Cording and Tessa Tovar as they embark on this transformative exploration of end-of-life caregiving. Together we hope to inspire you and your loved ones to nurture your health, foster compassion, and honor the extraordinary gift of caregiving. While caregiving can be challenging, it also presents opportunities for profound moments of joy and meaning. In this episode, we share stories of celebration, resilience, and gratitude. More specifically we talk about: The physical, nutritional and spiritual aspects of self-care. Practices to maintain your energy levels, cope with stress, and find solace during challenging times. Techniques such as sleep hygiene, music, nutrition, and the importance of seeking respite. Jess Cording, MS, RD, CDN, INHC, is a registered dietitian, health coach, and author with a passion for helping people simplify their wellness routine and build sustainable healthy habits. She is the author of books; The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver's Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep (Viva Editions, October 11, 2022), and The Little Book of Game-Changers: 50 Healthy Habits For Managing Stress & Anxiety. She also runs the Drama-Free Healthy Living podcast. You can find her work in numerous print and digital publications, and she is a regularly featured nutrition expert. Timestamps(00:00) Introduction(02:00) New Year's Resolutions a thing of the past?(03:30) Jessica's approach to weight loss(07:30) The Care Giver Role(11:50) Lessons learned from Care Giver for a family member(19:41) End of life planning and conversations(22:00) The Farewell Tour(29:50) The Playlist(30:45) Lessons from the Artists on Wellness(32:50) Dreams as fodder for creating(36:46) Blood sugar balance(37:45) Gut health(43:23) What is processed food(45:18) Are emulsifiers bad for me?(48:00) Jessica's hope Key Takeaways1. While caregiving can be challenging, it also presents opportunities for profound moments of joy and meaning. 2. Caring for your own health as a caregiver is vital.3. Discover practices to maintain your energy levels, cope with stress, and find solace during challenging times. 4. Uncover dietary myths relating emulsifiers and processed foods. Connect with Jessica CordingBook The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver's Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better SleepPlaylist The Farewell Tour Playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0U0BnP8WNdaFWKJL3bSFCB?si=3307077551c74e51Social Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/JessicaCordingNutrition/https://twitter.com/jesscording/https://www.instagram.com/jesscording/ Dream Resource https://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Guide-Dream-Interpretation-Clarissa/dp/1591790484 Connect with Tessa TovarWebsite: https://tessatovar.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBenedicktusThe Dark Moon: A Book of Poetry for Savasana: https://a.co/d/e8LgG1T

The 'X' Zone Radio Show
Rob McConnell Interviews - LIZ LANGLEY - A Wild Ride into the Hearts and Brains of People Driven Mad by Love

The 'X' Zone Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 47:32


There are plenty of books that offer advice about how to get or keep love in your life. But what about the stories we've all heard of people who do absolutely crazy things in the name of love, things that are the complete opposite of the sober advice offered by self-help books? In CRAZY LITTLE THING: Why Love and Sex Drive Us Mad, publishing in December by Viva Editions, Liz Langley interviewed dozens of people on the extreme edges of love and desire, as well as the experts who are uncovering new scientific information that urges us to ask: how much of our behavior is really our choice? Psychologists, academics and analysts of culture continue to offer us better understanding of ourselves in love and other areas, but neurologists and other specialists, armed with the brain scan, have taken the game to a higher level. Reaching across science, literature and newspaper headlines to illuminate the irrational things people do in the name of love, Langley reveals mental disorders, paraphilias, God and extraterrestrial conspiracies. Edgar Alan Poe's wife succumbed to tuberculosis when she was just 25 and forevermore his work was populated by sweet young women who died too young, often from wasting diseases. Nadine and Bob had both devoted their lives to the church, a nun and priest who never considered any other life until they met one another. And though turning toward each other seemed irrational, their love turned out to be their true commitment to spirituality. When his wife died in 2003, Le Van, a 55 year-old father of seven, at first slept on top of her grave. When his kids found out and prevented him from visiting the graveyard, he brought her home and slept beside her there. Langley goes on to explain recent breakthroughs in brain science for general readers. This book isn't a how-to. It's more of a guess-what. CRAZY LITTLE THING is a pop romp that begins to make sense of the burbling, boiling soup of endorphins, hormones and neurotransmitters that spill from our brains to make us do insane things in the name of love. Liz Langley is a columnist for SexIs magazine and her writing has appeared in/on Salon.com, Jezebel, Alternet, Details, Glamour, Bust, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, Carnal Nation and Gene Simmon's Tongue. She's regularly blogs for MyPleasure.com and has been a columnist for the Toronto Sun, the Orlando Weekly and the Orlando Sentinel and has won awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Florida Press Association and Association of Alternative Newsweeklies. Her work appears in BEST SEX WRITING 2008 (Cleis Press)******************************************************************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.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

The 'X' Zone Radio Show
Rob McConnell Interviews - SUSYN REEVE - Rise to the Occasion of Your Life

The 'X' Zone Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 41:25


Imagine being connected to an infinite source of loving energy and feeling whole, happy and content. Imagine experiencing life as a source of limitless creative possibility. Susyn Reeve contends that all of us have a wellspring of limitless creativity and drive within to achieve that sense of fulfillment. In THE INSPIRED LIFE: Unleashing your Mind's Capacity for Joy, publishing in November by Viva Editions, Reeve, with Joan Breiner, offers proven tools to access your inspiration, no matter how deeply buried. Directed to those of us who need a push to open our minds and hearts to the vast creative potential and possibility alive in each moment, THE INSPIRED LIFE urges readers to wake up from the trance of life on automatic and appreciate what they do have. The book reframes breakdowns as stepping-stones to breakthroughs, with inspiring stories and quotes, practices and exercises to access the power of your mind to live a life truly guided by your gifts, talents, skills and abilities. Educator and coach Joan Breiner provides the science behind how the brain works with a spiritual focus, and how to create new brain pathways that allow for habits of thought to support the life you desire. Every chapter ends with an "Inspired Life Action," a simple exercise that reinforces the concepts discussed. An example of one of the "Inspired Life Actions" is Accepting What Is:Practice accepting "what is." When you are talking about the situations in your life-whether they appear to be fortunes or misfortunes-simply describe them as "what is" without attributing blame or "good" or "bad" meaning to them. Notice of your tendency is to automatically focus on drama and what your experience is when you stick to the facts. As meaning making machines, humans have a tendency to automatically tell stories that reflect our beliefs about ourselves, our relationships and our lives. Notice what beliefs are being expressed through your stories.Living an inspired life is an inside job that begins with making a choice, with saying, "Yes, I choose an inspired life." THE INSPIRED LIFE: Unleashing your Mind's Capacity for Joy will show you how. Susyn Reeve is the co-founder of Self-Esteem-Experts.com and the award-winning author of CHOOSE PEACE & HAPPINESS. She has 35 years of experience as a coach, corporate consultant, and InterFaith Minister. Her clients have included American Express, New York University, Exxon, Continental Airlines, The Metropolitan Museum and Young Presidents Organization.******************************************************************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.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

The Best of The 'X' Zone Radio/TV Show with Rob McConnell
Rob McConnell Interviews - SUSYN REEVE - Rise to the Occasion of Your Life

The Best of The 'X' Zone Radio/TV Show with Rob McConnell

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 41:25


Imagine being connected to an infinite source of loving energy and feeling whole, happy and content. Imagine experiencing life as a source of limitless creative possibility. Susyn Reeve contends that all of us have a wellspring of limitless creativity and drive within to achieve that sense of fulfillment. In THE INSPIRED LIFE: Unleashing your Mind's Capacity for Joy, publishing in November by Viva Editions, Reeve, with Joan Breiner, offers proven tools to access your inspiration, no matter how deeply buried. Directed to those of us who need a push to open our minds and hearts to the vast creative potential and possibility alive in each moment, THE INSPIRED LIFE urges readers to wake up from the trance of life on automatic and appreciate what they do have. The book reframes breakdowns as stepping-stones to breakthroughs, with inspiring stories and quotes, practices and exercises to access the power of your mind to live a life truly guided by your gifts, talents, skills and abilities. Educator and coach Joan Breiner provides the science behind how the brain works with a spiritual focus, and how to create new brain pathways that allow for habits of thought to support the life you desire. Every chapter ends with an "Inspired Life Action," a simple exercise that reinforces the concepts discussed. An example of one of the "Inspired Life Actions" is Accepting What Is:Practice accepting "what is." When you are talking about the situations in your life-whether they appear to be fortunes or misfortunes-simply describe them as "what is" without attributing blame or "good" or "bad" meaning to them. Notice of your tendency is to automatically focus on drama and what your experience is when you stick to the facts. As meaning making machines, humans have a tendency to automatically tell stories that reflect our beliefs about ourselves, our relationships and our lives. Notice what beliefs are being expressed through your stories.Living an inspired life is an inside job that begins with making a choice, with saying, "Yes, I choose an inspired life." THE INSPIRED LIFE: Unleashing your Mind's Capacity for Joy will show you how. Susyn Reeve is the co-founder of Self-Esteem-Experts.com and the award-winning author of CHOOSE PEACE & HAPPINESS. She has 35 years of experience as a coach, corporate consultant, and InterFaith Minister. Her clients have included American Express, New York University, Exxon, Continental Airlines, The Metropolitan Museum and Young Presidents Organization.******************************************************************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.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

The New Dimensions Café
How Sisyphus is a Myth for the 21st Century - Phil Cousineau - C0542 (1)

The New Dimensions Café

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 19:27


Phil Cousineau is a freelance writer, filmmaker, photographer, art and literary tour leader, teacher of creativity, mythographer, storyteller, and an all-around Renaissance man. He's published over 40 books and has over 25 documentary film writing credits. He is also host and co-writer of "Global Spirit," a nationally broadcast television series. His books include Wordcatcher (Viva Editions, Cleis Press 2010), Beyond Forgiveness: Reflections On Atonement (Jossey-Bass 2011), Stoking The Creative Fires (Red (Wheel/Wiser 2008), Burning the Midnight Oil: Illuminating Words For the Long Night's Journey Into Day (Viva Editions 2014), The Book of Roads: Travel Stories from Michigan to Marrakech (Viva Editions 2015), The Art of Pilgrimage revised (Conari Press 2021), The Lost Notes of Sisyphus (Sisyphus Press 2021)Interview Date: 11/17/2021        Tags: Phil Cousineau, Joseph Campbell, Albert Camus, Greek mythology, Sisyphean task, struggle, metaphor, boredom, despair, rise of authoritarianism, The Great Gatsby, Rollo May, shame, Persephone, pandemic, Merope, Prometheus, Zeus, Mythology, Philosophy

New Dimensions
How the Myth of Sisyphus Helps Us in our Own Dark Night of the Soul - Phil Cousineau - ND3475

New Dimensions

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 57:20


The Greek myth of Sisyphus unveils our valiant and irrepressible desire to create something unique out of our lives despite our despair and our defeats. This deep conversation plunges the depths and fullness of this misunderstood myth. It is a parable for the modern world and our fight against the hell of the pandemic and the rise of authoritarianism in the world today. Phil Cousineau is a freelance writer, filmmaker, photographer, art and literary tour leader, teacher of creativity, mythographer, storyteller, and an all-around Renaissance man. He's published over 40 books and has over 25 documentary film writing credits. He is also host and co-writer of "Global Spirit," a nationally broadcast television series. His books include Wordcatcher (Viva Editions, Cleis Press 2010), Beyond Forgiveness: Reflections On Atonement (Jossey-Bass 2011), Stoking The Creative Fires (Red Wheel/Wiser 2008), Burning the Midnight Oil: Illuminating Words For the Long Night's Journey Into Day (Viva Editions 2014), The Book of Roads: Travel Stories from Michigan to Marrakech (Viva Editions 2015), The Art of Pilgrimage revised (Conari Press 2021) and The Lost Notes of Sisyphus (Sisyphus Press 2021)Interview Date: 11/17/2021     Tags: Phil Cousineau, Joseph Campbell, Albert Camus, Greek mythology, Mythology, Philosophy

The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network
Rob McConnell Interviews - Liz Langley - A Wild Ride into the Hearts and Brains of People Driven Mad by Love

The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 47:31


There are plenty of books that offer advice about how to get or keep love in your life. But what about the stories we've all heard of people who do absolutely crazy things in the name of love, things that are the complete opposite of the sober advice offered by self-help books? In CRAZY LITTLE THING: Why Love and Sex Drive Us Mad, publishing in December by Viva Editions, Liz Langley interviewed dozens of people on the extreme edges of love and desire, as well as the experts who are uncovering new scientific information that urges us to ask: how much of our behavior is really our choice? Psychologists, academics and analysts of culture continue to offer us better understanding of ourselves in love and other areas, but neurologists and other specialists, armed with the brain scan, have taken the game to a higher level. Reaching across science, literature and newspaper headlines to illuminate the irrational things people do in the name of love, Langley reveals mental disorders, paraphilias, God and extraterrestrial conspiracies. Edgar Alan Poe's wife succumbed to tuberculosis when she was just 25 and forevermore his work was populated by sweet young women who died too young, often from wasting diseases. Nadine and Bob had both devoted their lives to the church, a nun and priest who never considered any other life until they met one another. And though turning toward each other seemed irrational, their love turned out to be their true commitment to spirituality. When his wife died in 2003, Le Van, a 55 year-old father of seven, at first slept on top of her grave. When his kids found out and prevented him from visiting the graveyard, he brought her home and slept beside her there. Langley goes on to explain recent breakthroughs in brain science for general readers. This book isn't a how-to. It's more of a guess-what. CRAZY LITTLE THING is a pop romp that begins to make sense of the burbling, boiling soup of endorphins, hormones and neurotransmitters that spill from our brains to make us do insane things in the name of love. Liz Langley is a columnist for SexIs magazine and her writing has appeared in/on Salon.com, Jezebel, Alternet, Details, Glamour, Bust, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, Carnal Nation and Gene Simmon's Tongue. She's regularly blogs for MyPleasure.com and has been a columnist for the Toronto Sun, the Orlando Weekly and the Orlando Sentinel and has won awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Florida Press Association and Association of Alternative Newsweeklies. Her work appears in BEST SEX WRITING 2008 (Cleis Press) ****************************************************************** 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.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

The 'X' Zone Radio Show
Rob McConnell Interviews - Susyn Reeve - Rise to the Occasion of Your Life

The 'X' Zone Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 41:25


Imagine being connected to an infinite source of loving energy and feeling whole, happy and content. Imagine experiencing life as a source of limitless creative possibility. Susyn Reeve contends that all of us have a wellspring of limitless creativity and drive within to achieve that sense of fulfillment. In THE INSPIRED LIFE: Unleashing your Mind's Capacity for Joy, publishing in November by Viva Editions, Reeve, with Joan Breiner, offers proven tools to access your inspiration, no matter how deeply buried. Directed to those of us who need a push to open our minds and hearts to the vast creative potential and possibility alive in each moment, THE INSPIRED LIFE urges readers to wake up from the trance of life on automatic and appreciate what they do have. The book reframes breakdowns as stepping-stones to breakthroughs, with inspiring stories and quotes, practices and exercises to access the power of your mind to live a life truly guided by your gifts, talents, skills and abilities. Educator and coach Joan Breiner provides the science behind how the brain works with a spiritual focus, and how to create new brain pathways that allow for habits of thought to support the life you desire. Every chapter ends with an "Inspired Life Action," a simple exercise that reinforces the concepts discussed. An example of one of the "Inspired Life Actions" is Accepting What Is:Practice accepting "what is." When you are talking about the situations in your life-whether they appear to be fortunes or misfortunes-simply describe them as "what is" without attributing blame or "good" or "bad" meaning to them. Notice of your tendency is to automatically focus on drama and what your experience is when you stick to the facts. As meaning making machines, humans have a tendency to automatically tell stories that reflect our beliefs about ourselves, our relationships and our lives. Notice what beliefs are being expressed through your stories.Living an inspired life is an inside job that begins with making a choice, with saying, "Yes, I choose an inspired life." THE INSPIRED LIFE: Unleashing your Mind's Capacity for Joy will show you how. Susyn Reeve is the co-founder of Self-Esteem-Experts.com and the award-winning author of CHOOSE PEACE & HAPPINESS. She has 35 years of experience as a coach, corporate consultant, and InterFaith Minister. Her clients have included American Express, New York University, Exxon, Continental Airlines, The Metropolitan Museum and Young Presidents Organization.******************************************************************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.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

The 'X' Zone Radio Show
Rob McConnell Interviews - Liz Langley - A Wild Ride into the Hearts and Brains of People Driven Mad by Love

The 'X' Zone Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 47:32


There are plenty of books that offer advice about how to get or keep love in your life. But what about the stories we've all heard of people who do absolutely crazy things in the name of love, things that are the complete opposite of the sober advice offered by self-help books? In CRAZY LITTLE THING: Why Love and Sex Drive Us Mad, publishing in December by Viva Editions, Liz Langley interviewed dozens of people on the extreme edges of love and desire, as well as the experts who are uncovering new scientific information that urges us to ask: how much of our behavior is really our choice? Psychologists, academics and analysts of culture continue to offer us better understanding of ourselves in love and other areas, but neurologists and other specialists, armed with the brain scan, have taken the game to a higher level. Reaching across science, literature and newspaper headlines to illuminate the irrational things people do in the name of love, Langley reveals mental disorders, paraphilias, God and extraterrestrial conspiracies. Edgar Alan Poe's wife succumbed to tuberculosis when she was just 25 and forevermore his work was populated by sweet young women who died too young, often from wasting diseases. Nadine and Bob had both devoted their lives to the church, a nun and priest who never considered any other life until they met one another. And though turning toward each other seemed irrational, their love turned out to be their true commitment to spirituality. When his wife died in 2003, Le Van, a 55 year-old father of seven, at first slept on top of her grave. When his kids found out and prevented him from visiting the graveyard, he brought her home and slept beside her there. Langley goes on to explain recent breakthroughs in brain science for general readers. This book isn't a how-to. It's more of a guess-what. CRAZY LITTLE THING is a pop romp that begins to make sense of the burbling, boiling soup of endorphins, hormones and neurotransmitters that spill from our brains to make us do insane things in the name of love. Liz Langley is a columnist for SexIs magazine and her writing has appeared in/on Salon.com, Jezebel, Alternet, Details, Glamour, Bust, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, Carnal Nation and Gene Simmon's Tongue. She's regularly blogs for MyPleasure.com and has been a columnist for the Toronto Sun, the Orlando Weekly and the Orlando Sentinel and has won awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Florida Press Association and Association of Alternative Newsweeklies. Her work appears in BEST SEX WRITING 2008 (Cleis Press)******************************************************************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.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network
Rob McConnell Interviews - Susyn Reeve - Rise to the Occasion of Your Life

The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 41:24


Imagine being connected to an infinite source of loving energy and feeling whole, happy and content. Imagine experiencing life as a source of limitless creative possibility. Susyn Reeve contends that all of us have a wellspring of limitless creativity and drive within to achieve that sense of fulfillment. In THE INSPIRED LIFE: Unleashing your Mind's Capacity for Joy, publishing in November by Viva Editions, Reeve, with Joan Breiner, offers proven tools to access your inspiration, no matter how deeply buried. Directed to those of us who need a push to open our minds and hearts to the vast creative potential and possibility alive in each moment, THE INSPIRED LIFE urges readers to wake up from the trance of life on automatic and appreciate what they do have. The book reframes breakdowns as stepping-stones to breakthroughs, with inspiring stories and quotes, practices and exercises to access the power of your mind to live a life truly guided by your gifts, talents, skills and abilities. Educator and coach Joan Breiner provides the science behind how the brain works with a spiritual focus, and how to create new brain pathways that allow for habits of thought to support the life you desire. Every chapter ends with an "Inspired Life Action," a simple exercise that reinforces the concepts discussed. An example of one of the "Inspired Life Actions" is Accepting What Is:Practice accepting "what is." When you are talking about the situations in your life-whether they appear to be fortunes or misfortunes-simply describe them as "what is" without attributing blame or "good" or "bad" meaning to them. Notice of your tendency is to automatically focus on drama and what your experience is when you stick to the facts. As meaning making machines, humans have a tendency to automatically tell stories that reflect our beliefs about ourselves, our relationships and our lives. Notice what beliefs are being expressed through your stories.Living an inspired life is an inside job that begins with making a choice, with saying, "Yes, I choose an inspired life." THE INSPIRED LIFE: Unleashing your Mind's Capacity for Joy will show you how. Susyn Reeve is the co-founder of Self-Esteem-Experts.com and the award-winning author of CHOOSE PEACE & HAPPINESS. She has 35 years of experience as a coach, corporate consultant, and InterFaith Minister. Her clients have included American Express, New York University, Exxon, Continental Airlines, The Metropolitan Museum and Young Presidents Organization. ****************************************************************** 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.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network
Rob McConnell Interviews - Susyn Reeve - Rise to the Occasion of Your Life

The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 41:24


Imagine being connected to an infinite source of loving energy and feeling whole, happy and content. Imagine experiencing life as a source of limitless creative possibility. Susyn Reeve contends that all of us have a wellspring of limitless creativity and drive within to achieve that sense of fulfillment. In THE INSPIRED LIFE: Unleashing your Mind's Capacity for Joy, publishing in November by Viva Editions, Reeve, with Joan Breiner, offers proven tools to access your inspiration, no matter how deeply buried. Directed to those of us who need a push to open our minds and hearts to the vast creative potential and possibility alive in each moment, THE INSPIRED LIFE urges readers to wake up from the trance of life on automatic and appreciate what they do have. The book reframes breakdowns as stepping-stones to breakthroughs, with inspiring stories and quotes, practices and exercises to access the power of your mind to live a life truly guided by your gifts, talents, skills and abilities. Educator and coach Joan Breiner provides the science behind how the brain works with a spiritual focus, and how to create new brain pathways that allow for habits of thought to support the life you desire. Every chapter ends with an "Inspired Life Action," a simple exercise that reinforces the concepts discussed. An example of one of the "Inspired Life Actions" is Accepting What Is:Practice accepting "what is." When you are talking about the situations in your life-whether they appear to be fortunes or misfortunes-simply describe them as "what is" without attributing blame or "good" or "bad" meaning to them. Notice of your tendency is to automatically focus on drama and what your experience is when you stick to the facts. As meaning making machines, humans have a tendency to automatically tell stories that reflect our beliefs about ourselves, our relationships and our lives. Notice what beliefs are being expressed through your stories.Living an inspired life is an inside job that begins with making a choice, with saying, "Yes, I choose an inspired life." THE INSPIRED LIFE: Unleashing your Mind's Capacity for Joy will show you how. Susyn Reeve is the co-founder of Self-Esteem-Experts.com and the award-winning author of CHOOSE PEACE & HAPPINESS. She has 35 years of experience as a coach, corporate consultant, and InterFaith Minister. Her clients have included American Express, New York University, Exxon, Continental Airlines, The Metropolitan Museum and Young Presidents Organization. ****************************************************************** 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.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network
Rob McConnell Interviews - Liz Langley - A Wild Ride into the Hearts and Brains of People Driven Mad by Love

The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 47:31


There are plenty of books that offer advice about how to get or keep love in your life. But what about the stories we've all heard of people who do absolutely crazy things in the name of love, things that are the complete opposite of the sober advice offered by self-help books? In CRAZY LITTLE THING: Why Love and Sex Drive Us Mad, publishing in December by Viva Editions, Liz Langley interviewed dozens of people on the extreme edges of love and desire, as well as the experts who are uncovering new scientific information that urges us to ask: how much of our behavior is really our choice? Psychologists, academics and analysts of culture continue to offer us better understanding of ourselves in love and other areas, but neurologists and other specialists, armed with the brain scan, have taken the game to a higher level. Reaching across science, literature and newspaper headlines to illuminate the irrational things people do in the name of love, Langley reveals mental disorders, paraphilias, God and extraterrestrial conspiracies. Edgar Alan Poe's wife succumbed to tuberculosis when she was just 25 and forevermore his work was populated by sweet young women who died too young, often from wasting diseases. Nadine and Bob had both devoted their lives to the church, a nun and priest who never considered any other life until they met one another. And though turning toward each other seemed irrational, their love turned out to be their true commitment to spirituality. When his wife died in 2003, Le Van, a 55 year-old father of seven, at first slept on top of her grave. When his kids found out and prevented him from visiting the graveyard, he brought her home and slept beside her there. Langley goes on to explain recent breakthroughs in brain science for general readers. This book isn't a how-to. It's more of a guess-what. CRAZY LITTLE THING is a pop romp that begins to make sense of the burbling, boiling soup of endorphins, hormones and neurotransmitters that spill from our brains to make us do insane things in the name of love. Liz Langley is a columnist for SexIs magazine and her writing has appeared in/on Salon.com, Jezebel, Alternet, Details, Glamour, Bust, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, Carnal Nation and Gene Simmon's Tongue. She's regularly blogs for MyPleasure.com and has been a columnist for the Toronto Sun, the Orlando Weekly and the Orlando Sentinel and has won awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Florida Press Association and Association of Alternative Newsweeklies. Her work appears in BEST SEX WRITING 2008 (Cleis Press) ****************************************************************** 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.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

F...It Podcast Station
Episode 7: She's A ManEater…The Girl In the Red Dress, part 1

F...It Podcast Station

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 34:55


As Nikki researches to write her book, she stumbled across an article that resonated so much. In Nikki's Exclusive interview she shares the stories of her personal journey of widow shaming. It is evident when others think they may be “helping”, their “good”  intentions may be deleterious to the health of the young widows in their life. This interview is meant to help others realize the societal stigma and expectations that others inflict upon young widows. About Carole: Widely recognized as America's go-to expert in grief and life-adversity recovery, Carole Brody Fleet is the multi-award winning author of, "Loss is a Four-Letter Word..." (HCI Books); as well as the #1 release in its genre, “When Bad Things Happen to Good Women...”  (Viva Editions); Happily EVEN After...” (Viva Editions); winner of the prestigious Books for a Better Life Award, one of the top national awards in publishing; as well as the critically acclaimed, international bestseller, "Widows Wear Stilettos..." (New Horizon Press). Ms. Fleet is additionally the author and executive producer of the bestselling spoken-word CD, entitled, "Widows Wear Stilettos: What Now?".  Most recently, several of her inspirational pieces have been optioned by a major greeting card company. Ms. Fleet is a six-time contributor to the iconic Chicken Soup for the Soul book series; as well as a previous top contributor to The Huffington Post and ThirdAge.com.  A veteran of over 1,200 radio show appearances, Ms. Fleet makes guest appearances on television; frequently appears as a regular guest contributor and expert on numerous radio programs in the United States and Canada and is a featured expert in national and international print media. She is a popular motivational speaker to a wide variety of audiences; including students (ranging from middle school to college); business and networking organizations, corporate employees, social and charitable / non-profit organizations, military organizations, women's conferences and organizations and the healthcare, hospice and bereavement industries.   Website: https://www.carolefleetspeaker.com                  www.WidowsWearStilettos.com Instagram: @carolebrodyfleet Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/CaroleBFleet/

F...It Podcast Station
Episode 8: She's A ManEater…The Girl In the Red Dress, part 2

F...It Podcast Station

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 33:49


As Nikki researches to write her book, she stumbled across an article that resonated so much. In Nikki's Exclusive interview she shares the stories of her personal journey of widow shaming. It is evident when others think they may be “helping”, their “good”  intentions may be deleterious to the health of the young widows in their life. This interview is meant to help others realize the societal stigma and expectations that others inflict upon young widows. About Carole: Widely recognized as America's go-to expert in grief and life-adversity recovery, Carole Brody Fleet is the multi-award winning author of, "Loss is a Four-Letter Word..." (HCI Books); as well as the #1 release in its genre, “When Bad Things Happen to Good Women...”  (Viva Editions); Happily EVEN After...” (Viva Editions); winner of the prestigious Books for a Better Life Award, one of the top national awards in publishing; as well as the critically acclaimed, international bestseller, "Widows Wear Stilettos..." (New Horizon Press). Ms. Fleet is additionally the author and executive producer of the bestselling spoken-word CD, entitled, "Widows Wear Stilettos: What Now?".  Most recently, several of her inspirational pieces have been optioned by a major greeting card company. Ms. Fleet is a six-time contributor to the iconic Chicken Soup for the Soul book series; as well as a previous top contributor to The Huffington Post and ThirdAge.com.  A veteran of over 1,200 radio show appearances, Ms. Fleet makes guest appearances on television; frequently appears as a regular guest contributor and expert on numerous radio programs in the United States and Canada and is a featured expert in national and international print media. She is a popular motivational speaker to a wide variety of audiences; including students (ranging from middle school to college); business and networking organizations, corporate employees, social and charitable / non-profit organizations, military organizations, women's conferences and organizations and the healthcare, hospice and bereavement industries.   Website: https://www.carolefleetspeaker.com                  www.WidowsWearStilettos.com Instagram: @carolebrodyfleet Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/CaroleBFleet/

New Dimensions
Stop Waiting To Live The Life You Love - Kristen Moeller - ND3506

New Dimensions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020


Moeller describes herself as a former “self help junkie” but when her home and all of her belongings burned in a raging wildfire she realized that she had only dipped her toes into the waters of living the life she longed to be living. After the fire, she was inspired to quit waiting for things to be “perfect” before acting on her passions. In this dialogue we explore the many reasons we wait for our life to begin, such as waiting for enough money, waiting for the right time, waiting to be smart enough, or to have the right relationship. Kristen Moeller is a coach, speaker, workshop leader, author, and radio show host. She is the author of Waiting for Jack: Confessions of a Self-Help Junkie: How to Stop Waiting and Start Living Your Life (co-author Jack Canfield) (Morgan James Publishing 2010) and What Are You Waiting For? Learn How To Rise to the Occasion of Your Life (Viva Editions 2013)Interview Date: 5/3/2014    Tags: Kristen Moeller, wildfire, giving and receiving, letting people help, receiving help, rehab, recovery, enlightenment, non-attachment, fluidity, Elizabeth Gilbert, self-acceptance, mourning, grief, dogs, Beagle Rescue project, Christian the lion, failure, dogs, Personal Transformation, Self Help, Spirituality, Community, Animals

The New Dimensions Café
Wild Emergencies Waking Us Up To Our Precious Life - Kristen Moeller - C0302

The New Dimensions Café

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020


Moeller describes herself as a former “self help junkie” but when her home and all of her belongings burned in a raging wildfire she realized that she had only dipped her toes into the waters of living the life she longed to be living. After the fire, she was inspired to quit waiting for things to be “perfect” before acting on her passions. In this dialogue we explore the many reasons we wait for our life to begin, such as waiting for enough money, waiting for the right time, waiting to be smart enough, or to have the right relationship. Kristen Moeller is a coach, speaker, workshop leader, author, and radio show host. She is the author of Waiting for Jack: Confessions of a Self-Help Junkie: How to Stop Waiting and Start Living Your Life (co-author Jack Canfield) (Morgan James Publishing 2010) and What Are You Waiting For? Learn How To Rise to the Occasion of Your Life (Viva Editions 2013)Interview Date: 5/3/2014    Tags: Kristen Moeller, wildfire, house burned down, forest fire, insurance companies, life as being fluid, Personal Transformation, Self Help, Writing

Women Entrepreneurs Radio
"Winning Communication Styles for Working Remotely" with Christine Hofbeck

Women Entrepreneurs Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 43:19


"Winning Communication Styles for Working Remotely" with Christine Hofbeck on Women Entrepreneurs Radio Christine Hofbeck is a consulting actuary, progressing from individual contributor to executive advisor for several massive and influential global organizations. She's an in-demand keynote speaker and holds degrees from both the University of Pennsylvania and MIT. In 2017, Christine (“Chrissy”) competed on CBS's hit reality television show Survivor. She's travelled through all seven continents and enjoyed some moments of insanity through sky diving, hang gliding, and a polar plunge in Antarctica. She's author of the book, Winning Conditions: How to Achieve the Professional Success you Deserve by Managing the Details That Matter. (Viva Editions, September 2020) In Winning Conditions, Christine teaches readers that success isn't built only on the work itself. It isn't automatically based on who is the smartest or who works the longest, or who has the best skills or the most innovative ideas. Often, success is influenced by the manner in which you share or present your work. Small improvements in delivery can result in substantial improvements in outcome. This book is a joyful, insightful, and empowering read that teaches readers how to deliver their work so that it is more likely to be recognized and accepted. Readers who begin to consciously implement these ideas will see their business partners and customers respond more positively. They will see improved outcomes while their reputations and overall success grow. They will begin to win Christine lives in NJ with her husband Keith, kids Andrew, Mike, and Elise, and two crazy cats. Official Website: ChristineHofbeck.com Book: https://www.christinehofbeck.com/author Twitter: @TheRealChrissyH Facebook: /TheRealChrissyH Instagram: @therealchrissyhofbeck LinkedIn: /christinehofbeck   Visit WomenEntrepreneursRadio.com for information about online courses, articles & interviews of interest to women business owners.  Deborah Bailey is a writer and host of the Women Entrepreneurs Radio podcast. Learn more about her and her books and courses at: https://DBaileycoach.com

Women Entrepreneurs Radio
"Winning Communication Styles for Working Remotely" with Christine Hofbeck

Women Entrepreneurs Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 43:17


Christine Hofbeck is a consulting actuary, progressing from individual contributor to executive advisor for several massive and influential global organizations. She’s an in-demand keynote speaker and holds degrees from both the University of Pennsylvania and MIT. In 2017, Christine (“Chrissy”) competed on CBS’s hit reality television show Survivor. She’s travelled through all seven continents and enjoyed some moments of insanity through sky diving, hang gliding, and a polar plunge in Antarctica. She's author of the book, Winning Conditions: How to Achieve the Professional Success you Deserve by Managing the Details That Matter. (Viva Editions, September 2020)  In Winning Conditions, Christine teaches readers that success isn’t built only on the work itself. It isn’t automatically based on who is the smartest or who works the longest, or who has the best skills or the most innovative ideas. Often, success is influenced by the manner in which you share or present your work. Small improvements in delivery can result in substantial improvements in outcome.  This book is a joyful, insightful, and empowering read that teaches readers how to deliver their work so that it is more likely to be recognized and accepted. Readers who begin to consciously implement these ideas will see their business partners and customers respond more positively. They will see improved outcomes while their reputations and overall success grow. They will begin to win Christine lives in NJ with her husband Keith, kids Andrew, Mike, and Elise, and two crazy cats. Official Website: ChristineHofbeck.com Book: https://www.christinehofbeck.com/author Twitter: @TheRealChrissyH Facebook: /TheRealChrissyH Instagram: @therealchrissyhofbeck LinkedIn: /christinehofbeck   Visit WomenEntrepreneursRadio.com for information about online courses, articles & interviews of interest to women business owners.    Deborah Bailey is a writer and host of Women Entrepreneurs Radio podcast. Learn more about her and her books and courses at: https://DBaileycoach.com  

Guy's Guy Radio with Robert Manni
#421 Voice Actor Rob Paulsen and Author/Entrepreneur Riz Virk

Guy's Guy Radio with Robert Manni

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 55:01


Rob Paulsen is the voice of Pinky from “Pinky and the Brain,” Yakko from “Animaniacs,” Raphael (and Donatello) from “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and Carl Wheezer from “Jimmy Neutron.”  He has an Emmy, Annie and Peabody Award. Rob will reprise his original role in the “Animaniacs” reboot  on Hulu this fall/winter. Rob has huge social media numbers. His new memoir Voice Lessons was released late last year by Viva Editions, an imprint of Start Publishing. Ironically a man who uses his voice for work found himself with throat cancer (now recovered.) He is this year's  2020 Spokesperson for The HNCA's (Head and Neck Cancer Alliance) Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Program. A graduate of MIT and Stanford, Ruiz Virk is a successful entrepreneur, angel investor, bestselling author and video game industry pioneer. His video games have included Tap Fish, which has been downloaded over 50 million times. Budding entrepreneurs face a challenging road. The path is not made any easier by all the clichés they hear about how to make a startup succeed―from platitudes and conventional wisdom to downright contradictions. 

Guy's Guy Radio
#421 Voice Actor Rob Paulsen and Author/Entrepreneur Riz Virk

Guy's Guy Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 56:00


Rob Paulsen is the voice of Pinky from “Pinky and the Brain,” Yakko from “Animaniacs,” Raphael (and Donatello) from “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and Carl Wheezer from “Jimmy Neutron.”  He has an Emmy, Annie and Peabody Award. Rob will reprise his original role in the “Animaniacs” reboot  on Hulu this fall/winter. Rob has huge social media numbers. His new memoir Voice Lessons was released late last year by Viva Editions, an imprint of Start Publishing. Ironically a man who uses his voice for work found himself with throat cancer (now recovered.) He is this year’s  2020 Spokesperson for The HNCA’s (Head and Neck Cancer Alliance) Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Program. A graduate of MIT and Stanford, Ruiz Virk is a successful entrepreneur, angel investor, bestselling author and video game industry pioneer. His video games have included Tap Fish, which has been downloaded over 50 million times. Budding entrepreneurs face a challenging road. The path is not made any easier by all the clichés they hear about how to make a startup succeed―from platitudes and conventional wisdom to downright contradictions. 

Promote, Profit, Publish
The Traditional Publishing Space With Hannah Bennett

Promote, Profit, Publish

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 36:04


The world of traditional publishing has gone through many changes in the shifting consumer and media landscape, but for many authors, getting there is still a huge goal. However, being able to make a name for yourself in the traditional publishing space takes a lot of work, and you have to be ready to put in that work if you want to succeed. Hannah Bennett is the Senior Acquisitions Editor at Start Publishing, where she acquires for the Viva Editions and Cleis Press imprints. Together with Juliet Clark, Hannah discusses how an author can dip their feet into the world of traditional publishing. It’s going to be quite a journey, so take the plunge today! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Promote, Profit, Publish Community today: superbrandpublishing.com Promote, Profit, Publish on Facebook Promote, Profit, Publish on YouTube Follow Juliet on Twitter Follow Juliet on LinkedIn Take the Quiz!

The New Dimensions Café
Into The Deep Numinous Night - Phil Cousineau - C0288

The New Dimensions Café

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020


Phil Cousineau is a freelance writer, filmmaker, photographer, art and literary tour leader, teacher of creativity, a lifelong lover of the night, and an all around Renaissance man. He's published over 30 books and has over 25 documentary film writing credits. He is also host and co-writer of "Global Spirit," a nationally broadcast television series. He's a guest host for New Dimensions Radio. His books include Wordcatcher (Viva Editions, Cleis Press 2010, Beyond Forgiveness: Reflections On Atonement (Jossey-Bass 2011), Stoking The Creative Fires (Red (Wheel/Wiser 2008) and Burning the Midnight Oil: Illuminating Words For the Long Night's Journey Into Day (Viva Editions 2014)Interview Date: 12/20/2013   Tags: MP3, Phil Cousineau, night, Blue Mosque Reverie, Sultan Ahmet Mosque, creativity, Rilke, Circling the ancient tower, dominoes, café, numinous, Edward Hopper, Charles Bukowski, pay attention, paying attention, iconic images, storytelling, Arts & Creativity, Writing

New Dimensions
Thoughts to Get You Through the Night - Phil Cousineau - ND3492

New Dimensions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020


Cousineau tantalizes us with his understanding of how night is a powerful companion for creativity. The quiet rhythm of the night is a holy experience of soul. He describes how language and culture arose around the fires of our ancestors talking into the night. By sharing stories and poems he takes us from the contemplative, starry night to the enlightenment of early dawn. Phil Cousineau is a freelance writer, filmmaker, photographer, art and literary tour leader, teacher of creativity, a lifelong lover of the night, and an all-around Renaissance man. He’s published over 30 books and has over 25 documentary film writing credits. He is also host and co-writer of "Global Spirit," a nationally broadcast television series. He's a guest host for New Dimensions Radio. His books include Wordcatcher (Viva Editions, Cleis Press 2010), Beyond Forgiveness: Reflections On Atonement (Jossey-Bass 2011), Stoking The Creative Fires (Red (Wheel/Wiser 2008), Burning the Midnight Oil: Illuminating Words For the Long Night’s Journey Into Day (Viva Editions 2014) and The Book of Roads: Travel Stories from Michigan to Marrakech (Viva Editions 2015).Interview Date: 12/20/2013   Tags: MP3, Phil Cousineau, Zorba the Greek, storytelling, Nikos Kazantzakis, creative fire, Detroit, Van Gogh, Miles Davis, R.B. Morris, Poem Night Train Home, Richard E. Byrd, Alexander Eliot, Edward Hopper’s painting, Nighthawks, P. J. Curtis’ The Last Prince of Thormond, noctuaries, Driving Jack at Midnight, tea, tea houses, tea court, tea bag, creativity, art & painting, poetry, Art & Creativity,mythology, philosophy

Jason Zuk, The Social Psychic Radio Show and Podcast
Jason Interviews Melissa Carroll, The Yoga Writer about Shadow Work

Jason Zuk, The Social Psychic Radio Show and Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 73:07


Jason Interviews Melissa Carroll, The Yoga Writer about Her New Book, Body of Starlight, Using Shadow Work to Achieve Greater Balance, and Melissa Leads the Audience Through A Guided Meditation.    Melissa Carroll is the author of four books,  a yoga teacher, and the co-creator of the revolutionary online course Shadow + Light.  She is the editor of the essay collection Going OM: Real-Life Stories on and off the Yoga Mat (Viva Editions 2014), with a foreword by Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild. Melissa is the author of three poetry books, and her writing has appeared in Brevity, Mantra + Yoga Magazine, Elephant Journal, MindBodyGreen.com, Sivana East, and elsewhere. Melissa is on the faculty of the Yoga Teacher Training Program at The Lotus Pond, teaches writing at Ringling College of Art + Design, and  leads yoga and writing workshops and retreats all over the world. Melissa has created a free guide to help you rewrite your shadow stories with 3 of our biggest cultural myths: money, love, and time. Get your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/y52tobhp 

Jason Zuk, The Social Psychic Radio Show and Podcast
Jason Interviews Melissa Carroll, The Yoga Writer about Shadow Work

Jason Zuk, The Social Psychic Radio Show and Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 74:00


Jason Interviews Melissa Carroll, The Yoga Writer about Her New Book, Body of Starlight, Using Shadow Work to Achieve Greater Balance, and Melissa Leads the Audience Through A Guided Meditation.    Melissa Carroll is the author of four books,  a yoga teacher, and the co-creator of the revolutionary online course Shadow + Light.  She is the editor of the essay collection Going OM: Real-Life Stories on and off the Yoga Mat (Viva Editions 2014), with a foreword by Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild. Melissa is the author of three poetry books, and her writing has appeared in Brevity, Mantra + Yoga Magazine, Elephant Journal, MindBodyGreen.com, Sivana East, and elsewhere. Melissa is on the faculty of the Yoga Teacher Training Program at The Lotus Pond, teaches writing at Ringling College of Art + Design, and  leads yoga and writing workshops and retreats all over the world.  Melissa has created a free guide to help you rewrite your shadow stories with 3 of our biggest cultural myths: money, love, and time. Get your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/y52tobhp  

Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Episode 1: Welcome To Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 8:24


Welcome to the first episode Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording. I'm so excited to be sharing this podcast with you. I'm a dietitian, health coach, and author of the upcoming The Little Book Of Game-Changers: 50 Healthy Habits For Managing Stress & Anxiety  (Viva Editions).  In this weekly podcast, I'll share interviews with experts from all over the wellness world as well as discussions about healthy living and how we can make it more accessible and enjoyable.    To stay in the loop on new episodes, events, special deals, and other happenings, sign up for my list here.  You can also connect with me on social media! I'm on  Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter . 

Outer Limits Of Inner Truth
Death Show: Mental Health Part 1 of 2

Outer Limits Of Inner Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 78:56


The Death Show: Mental Health 1/2 The loss of someone close to you can cause a major emotional crisis. You may experience a wide range of emotions, even when the death is expected. You may not be prepared for the intensity and duration of your emotions or how swiftly your moods may change. This portion of The Death Show focuses on your mental health - how to process the pain & suffering and how to be in the best mindset possible to heal. Featured in order of appearance: 00:49 - Carole Brody Fleet 18:04 - Joyce Hocker 29:44 - Mark Henick 37:36 - Karen Shoshana 47:26 - Megan Bruneau 52:55 - Dr. Pat Baccilli 01:11:08 - Dr. Rebecca S. Valla ============================ Carole Brody Fleet Carole Brody Fleet is the multi-award winning author of the forthcoming book, "Loss is a Four-Letter Word..." (HCI Books, September, 2018); as well as the #1 release in its genre, “When Bad Things Happen to Good Women…” (Viva Editions). She is also the author of “Happily EVEN After... "(Viva Editions); winner of the prestigious Books for a Better Life Award, one of the top national awards in publishing; as well as the critically praised, national bestseller, "Widows Wear Stilettos..." (New Horizon Press). Carole is additionally the author and executive producer of the best selling spoken-word CD, entitled, "Widows Wear Stilettos: What Now?". Website: Joyce Hocker Joyce Hocker, Ph.D., a former professor at the University of Montana, is the author of Interpersonal Conflict, used in more than 250 colleges and universities and now in its 10th edition. Now semi-retired, Hocker teaches in the Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Montana, and at Red Willow Learning Center, a nonprofit in Missoula, which supports resilience in people who suffer difficult life experiences. Her latest book is The Trail to Tincup. Website: Mark Henick With over three and a halfmillion views, Mark Henick's TEDx talk, “Why We Choose Suicide,” is among themost watched in the world. His story of searching for “the man in the lightbrown jacket” who saved his life from a teenage suicide attempt captured globalattention, and when he learned of products being sold on Amazon that promotedsuicide, his successful online petition to have them removed garnered tens ofthousands of signatures. As the National Director of Strategic Initiatives forthe Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), his talks are informed by hisdirect experience with stigma and the mental health care system, and he hasdedicated his life from an early age to opening minds and creating change.Henick brings his diverse and unique perspective to every audience, as someonewho has been a patient, a professional, and a policy influencer in the mentalhealth system. Website: Karen Shoshana Karen Shoshana is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. Website: Megan Bruneau Quoted by multiple NYT bestselling author Melissa Hartwig as “The most authentic voice in the self-love world,” Megan Bruneau, M.A. RCC is known as the “Millennials' therapist.” Her no-bullshit, relatable voice has garnered of 30m views, and landed her appearances on The T.D. Jakes Show and New York 1 Morning News. Transparent about her own mental health struggles, frequent heartaches, and uncertain entrepreneurial life in New York City, Megan's vulnerable and humorous writing-style has inspired dozens of viral articles – making her a HuffPost– homepage regular, MindBodyGreen Expert, and Forbes favorite. Dr. Pat Baccili Dr. Pat Baccili is a leader in the field of human potential and the creator of the remarkable “Epic World”. An international award winning talk radio host, TV commentator, keynote speaker, certified career and belief coach, dynamic seminar leader, award winning author/researcher on fostering respect and trust in the workplace, inspirational speaker, and CEO of a successful motivational company. In 2013, Dr. Pat launched her international coaching initiative. “Epic Living” for individuals, groups and organizations. As a top host of the internationally acclaimed, The Dr. Pat Show – Talk Radio to Thrive By, #1 Positive Talk in Seattle several years running – the show reaches millions of people each year and is broadcast on over 300 US networks and 165 countries with a powerful life- changing message. Dr. Rebecca S. Valla Dr. Rebecca S. Valla is a Board Certified Psychiatrist with a holistic focus, integrating mindfulness with traditional psychiatry methods. The goal of this approach is to help the client discover his or her life purpose and attain a state of wholeness and self-love. Website:

The New Dimensions Café
Share Your Story and Make a Difference - David Mezzapelle - C0277

The New Dimensions Café

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2017


David Mezzapelle is an entrepreneur and founder of Goliath Technology, GoliathJobs, JobsOver50, and Goliath–SilverCensus. He has worked with students and seniors as well as people of all ages in between. He is the author of: Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking (Viva Editions 2013)Tags: David Mezzapelle, optimism, positive forward thinking, Joel Heller, failure, success, baby boomers, encore career, storytelling, Self Help

Coach Cafe' Radio
Life after Loss During the Holidays and Beyond with Carole Brody Fleet

Coach Cafe' Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2016 33:00


Coach Cafe' Radio is THE Self Empowerment Place to Meet where you get your weekly cup of inspiration with host Certified Master Life Coach Kathleen Martin, LOACC. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, relationship, job, marriage, home etc. you need to meet grief recovery expert Carol Brody Fleet! Carole Brody Fleet is the multi-award winning author of the #1 ranked new release, “When Bad Things Happen to Good Women…” (Viva Editions, January, 2016). She is also the author of“Happily EVEN After... "; winner of the prestigious Books for a Better Life Award, one of the top national awards in publishing; as well as the critically praised, national bestseller, "Widows Wear Stilettos..." Widely recognized as a leader in the areas of grief and life-adversity recovery, Carole is also a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul, The Huffington Post and ThirdAge.com.  Carole regularly appears as a media contributor and expert on numerous television and radio programs nationally and internationally; as well as in national and international print and web media.   With wisdom, compassion and wit, Carole will be sharing ways to live your life after loss during the holidays and beyond! Meet Carole Brody Fleet - www.carolefleetspeaker.com Meet Your Host:  Kathleen Martin, LOACC- www.kathleenmartincoaching.com -receive your Free Quick Coaching 5 Part Audio Series and download your Coaching Wheel Tool

Life Mastery Radio
When Bad Things Happen with Carole Fleet 04/19/16

Life Mastery Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2016 53:06


Carole Brody Fleet is the award-winning author of the #1 new release in its genre, “When Bad Things Happen to Good Women…” (Viva Editions).She is also the author of “Happily EVEN After... “(Viva Editions); winner of the prestigious Books for a Better Life Award, one of the top national awards in publishing; as well as the critically praised, national bestseller, "Widows Wear Stilettos..."(New Horizon Press). A contributor to the iconic Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Ms. Fleet regularly appears as a media expert on numerous television and radio programs nationally and internationally; as well as in national and international print media.To learn more, please visit www.carolefleetspeaker.com and www.widowswearstilettos.com

Coach Cafe' Radio
Be A Good On The World with Brenda Knight

Coach Cafe' Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2015 78:00


Coach Cafe' Radio is thrilled to welcome author and publisher Brenda Knight! Brenda is a twenty-two year publishing veteran who started her career at HarperCollins, where she fell in love with publishing and had the thrill of working with major authors like Huston Smith, Paolo Coehlo, and Melody Beattie.   In 2008 she joined Cleis Press as associate publisher and sales manager. Not long after, she launched Viva Editions, a new imprint dedicated to publishing books that inform, enlighten, and entertain. The very name, "Viva!” is celebratory. And while Viva Editions is a line of books that are as fun as they are informational, the intention behind Viva is very serious—these are books that are truly helpful and intended to enhance people's lives.   An accomplished author, Brenda Knight wrote Women of the Beat Generation, which won an American Book Award. She is also the author of Wild Women and Books and other tomes. Knight volunteers for the American Cancer Society as a counselor for the newly diagnosed and leads a writing workshop titled “Putting Your Passion on Paper” at the San Francisco Writers Conference, Book Passage, and East West in Mountain View. Brenda’s  book, The Grateful Table: Blessings, Prayers and Graces for the Daily Meal (November 2013), shares 365 blessings that light the way toward cultivating gratitude every day.    Her newest book is Be a Good in the World: 365 Days of Good Deeds, Inspired Ideas and Acts of Kindness, a book of good days filled with great ideas for making a difference. Visit Brenda Knight- vivaeditions.com Get to know your hosts- Kathleen Martin-kathleenmartincoaching.com Estra Roell-americaslifepurposecoach.com

HOW WE TALK ABOUT SEX hosted by Eric Leviton
Brenda Knight on HWTAS - Episode #101

HOW WE TALK ABOUT SEX hosted by Eric Leviton

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2015 55:37


My guest this week is Brenda Knight - publisher for Cleis Press and Viva Editions. She is also an author. Her latest book is called, "Be A Good In The World". She was also part of the team who made the world a better place with Random Acts of Kindness. Brenda went from almost being a buyer for a merchant marine to talking her way into a job at Harper-Collins (working for Rupert Murdoch, which is a story for a different podcast) and about eight years later moved into indie publishing and eventually over to Cleis Press – which is about to celebrate 35 years of being in business this summer.  

Life Mastery Radio
Rise to Your Life’s Occasions with Kristen Moeller 12/02/14

Life Mastery Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2014 54:53


Guest, Kristen Moeller, has a story of addiction and loss that turned to awakening and thriving. Now a coach, speaker, author, and radio show host, she delights in “disrupting the ordinary” and inspiring others to do the same. Kristen first discovered her passion for personal development in 1989 after recovering from an eating disorder and drug addiction. After years of struggling with low self-esteem, she realized that recovery and joy is possible. Determined to provide this for others, Kristen immersed herself in the field of personal growth, earning a master’s degree in mental health counseling, volunteering and working in treatment centers while continuing to train and develop herself. Now, 25 years sober and a popular radio personality, TED speaker and author, Kristen Moeller is a visionary dedicated to providing people with inspiration. Her book, What Are You Waiting For? was printed by Viva Editions in 2013. Moeller lives with her family in Evergreen, CO. Her website: www.kristenmoeller.com

Coach Cafe' Radio
Dealing with Loss During the Holidays with Carole Brody Fleet

Coach Cafe' Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2014 76:00


Coach Cafe' is thrilled to welcome back grief recovery expert, Carol Brody Fleet, author of 'Widows Wear Stilletos' and 'Happily Even After'!  The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and we are all bombarded by the expected merriment of the season.  But what happens if you are dealing with loss at the holidays – the death of a loved one, a divorce or break up, loss of a job, loss of a home…and you're just not in the mood to celebrate? What if you're the exact opposite – you feel the need to "kick up your heels" and those around you don't think you should be kicking up anything? What about children?  What is “appropriate” if loss is part of your holiday season?  Learn the answers to these and many other questions surrounding grief or loss at the holidays, as well as how your holidays can still be a time of warmth and peace. Carole Brody Fleet is the award winning author of the critically praised national bestseller, "Widows Wear Stilettos...", (New Horizon Press) and "Happily EVEN After: A Guide to Getting Through (and Beyond) the Grief of Widowhood" (Viva Editions); winner of the prestigious Books for a Better Life Award, one of the top national awards in publishing. She is the founder of Widows Wear Stilettos where the widowed of all ages find support and encouragement; helpful tips and education. With her inimitable message of "What Now and What Next", Ms. Fleet educates, inspires and offers practical, emotional and even humorous guidance to the millions who have experienced any kind of loss, tragedy or challenge in their lives. Find out more at www.widowswearstilettos.com

Linked Local Broadcast Network
On Purpose: Your Path to Fulfilling LifeWork

Linked Local Broadcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2014 31:00


Special Episode: The Wholehearted Life Do you feel as though you are going through life half-hearted; searching for a way to wholeheartedly a life of passion and purpose? Join us for this special episode as Brenda Knight, Publisher at Viva Editions, who'll be interviewing On Purpose show co-host Susyn Reeve about her new book, The Wholehearted Life. Susyn Reeve is the best-selling author of The Inspired Life:  Unleashing Your Mind's Capacity for Joy. Her new book is, The Wholehearted Life:  Big Changes and Greater Happiness Week by Week.  She has 35 years experience as a Corporate Consultant, Self-Esteem Expert and InterFaith Minister.  She has been a delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women. (www.SusynReeve.com) Rikk Hansen is one of the nation's leading experts in guiding midlife professionals and entrepreneurs to discover a life work that's truly their CALLING.  As founder of Brilliant NEXT, he has pioneered a system called New Fire Discovery that guides midlife women and men to find certainty of purpose and and exciting direction for their next fulfilling work - in a short period of time despite any obstacles or fears.  (www.BrilliantNEXT.com)

The Halli Casser-Jayne Show
A LOOK AT "THE BEAT GENERATION"

The Halli Casser-Jayne Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2014 72:18


They were a group of American post-World War II writers who came to be known as The Beat Generation. They were a cultural phenomena that both documented and inspired.The Halli Casser-Jayne Show brings you the voices of The Beat Generation in a conversation with San Francisco author and poet Alan Kaufman, author and publisher Brenda Knight, and founder and curator of The Beat Museum Jerry Cimino.Alan Kaufman is the author of two critically acclaimed memoirs Jew Boy and Drunken Angel and a novel Matches. Praised by authors as diverse as Hubert Selby Jr, Dave Eggars and David Mamet, e is also the editor of the bestselling anthologies The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry and more. He recently co-directed The Allen Ginsberg Festival and is co-founder with Clayton Patterson of The Acker Awards, an annual tribute given to members of the international avant garde underground. His works have been translated and appeared internationally.Brenda Knight is a twenty-year publishing veteran, starting at Harper Collins. She is the author of American Book Award-winning Women of the Beat Generation. She has worked with many bestselling authors including Mark Nepo, Phil Cousineau, and Paolo Coehlo. She is founding editor of Viva Editions, a division of Cleis Press.Jerry Cimino is the founder of The Beat Museum, which began in 2003 in Monterey, California and moved to San Francisco in 2006. The museum is dedicated to spreading the spirit of The Beat Generation, which is defined as tolerance, compassion and having the courage to live individual truth. The Beat Museum is home to an extensive collection of Beat memorabilia, including original manuscripts and first editions, letters, personal effects and cultural ephemera. Alan Kaufman, Brenda Knight, Jerry Cimino: The Beat Generation on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show. For more information about The Halli Casser-Jayne Show visit http://bit.ly/U4EEMd.

Life Mastery Radio
Meet the Guru of Gratitude, Brenda Knight 4/22/14

Life Mastery Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2014 54:57


Brenda Knight grew up in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and learned how to appreciate life from her mother, Helen. After a brief career as a high school English teacher, she began working for HarperCollins, and is now a twenty-year publishing veteran. She is also the author of the American Book Award-winning Women of the Beat Generation, Rituals of Life, and Wild Women and Books. She is an avid gardener and seed saver, and volunteers for the American Cancer Society as a counselor for the newly diagnosed. She teaches at the San Francisco Writer’s Conference and leads workshops on “Putting Your Passion on Paper.” The founding editor of Viva Editions, a division of Cleis Press, Brenda lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Soulful Living on Empower Radio
Being Grateful with Brenda Knight

Soulful Living on Empower Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2013


At a time when life seems to be so harried and crazy, what better way to slow down than to focus on gratitude? Sounds simple, right? It is – Brenda Knight, Publisher of Viva Editions and author of The Grateful Table makes it even easier with over 365 thoughts to celebrate with a grateful heart. Listen as Brenda shares her inspiration and joy, as well as how gratitude can help manifest miracles.

Real Life on Empower Radio
The Grateful Table: Blessings, Prayers and Graces From Brenda Knight

Real Life on Empower Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2013


365 blessings light the way toward cultivating gratitude every day. Saying grace is one of our loveliest traditions and one that has stood the test of time for a good reason—it simply feels wonderful. Whether you hold hands and pray to the heavens above or wax poetic about the bounty of food, these blessings turn any group of people into a family, connected by the power of gratitude. Grateful Table is not your grandmother's book of graces. Filled with fresh voices and contemporary expressions of thankfulness.

Scott Cluthe's LOVE Cafe
Allen Klein-Always Look on the Bright Side with Scott Cluthe

Scott Cluthe's LOVE Cafe

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2013 65:00


Join the Newsletter: HERE Scott Cluthe welcomes back the one and only Allen Klein, the same guy who helped create Captain Kangaroo and Bunny Rabbit ! 2 Nite tehy chat about his latest book, Always Look on the Bright Side:Celebrating Each Day to the Fullest by Allen Klein Celebrating Life's Everyday Extraordinary Ordinary Moments We often think of celebrations as centering around special occasions—birthdays, anniversaries or other holidays. But why wait for those times when every single day contains moments of merriment? The very fact that you are alive in this wondrous world is reason enough to revel. That’s just what this book is all about: over 500 suggestions for living life to the fullest. "The simplest words can make a major difference in how people perceive and interact with their world.

Life Mastery Radio
Family Healing, Wholeness, and Love with Judy Ford 10/29/13.

Life Mastery Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2013 54:42


Judy Ford, will share the “nitty-gritty” about love and other sought-after advice from her book, Every Day Love, from Viva Editions. Judy is a nationally recognized family counselor, bestselling author, and inspirational speaker whose expertise is in empowering individuals and families. Her “Parenting with Love and Laughter” workshops have been attended by thousands of parents. She has dedicated her life to family healing and wholeness and is an in-demand couple’s counselor. While we know that falling in love is easy, we typically don’t know the easy path to sustaining love. But one thing is certain: Our longing for love is universal. Let Judy Ford inspire your efforts of every day loving. Her website: http://www.judyford.com/

Life Mastery Radio
Spiritual Recovery with Alan Kaufman 09/03/13.

Life Mastery Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2013 54:53


Alan Kaufman joins us to discuss his wake-up to 12-step recovery. His most recent memoir, Drunken Angel, appears in paperback and hardcover from Viva Editions. Dave Eggers has written that “there is more passion here then you see in twenty other books combined.” Kaufman’s critically-acclaimed and previous memoir, Jew Boy (Fromm/Farrar,Strauss, Giroux), has appeared in three editions, hardcover and paperback, in the United States and Great Britain. He is the award-winning editor of several anthologies, the most recent of which, The Outlaw Bible of American Literature, was recently reviewed on the cover of the New York Times Book Review. He has taught in the graduate and undergraduate schools of the Academy of Art University and in writing workshops in San Francisco. His work has appeared in Salon, The Los Angeles Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, Partisan Review and The San Francisco Examiner.

Linked Local Broadcast Network
On Purpose: Your Path to Fulfilling LifeWork

Linked Local Broadcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2013 30:00


Putting Your Passion on Paper Thursday, July 25, 2013 10:00am pacific time our guest is Brenda Knight,  publisher and founder of Viva Editions. Not only does Brenda put her passion on paper, she has won an American Book Award and she guides others in putting their passion on paper.  Brenda's passion brought Living Life as a Thank You:  My Journal to life.  For more details visit:  http://OnPurposeShow.com. Susyn Reeve, with 35 years experience as a Corporate Consultant, Coach, and InterFaith Minister, is the co-creator of SelfEsteemExpert.com, best-selling author of, The Inspired Life. Susyn has consulted to Fortune 500 organizations and has been a delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women. www.SusynReeve.com Rikk Hansen is one of the nation's leading experts in guiding midlife professionals and entrepreneurs to discover a lifework that's really their CALLING. As founder at Brilliant NEXT, he's pioneered a  system called "New Fire Discover" that guides midlife women and men to find certainty of purpose and exciting direction for their next fulfilling work - in a short period of time and despite any obstacles, fears, or doubt.  www.BrilliantNEXT.com

Inquire Within Podcast
Crafting a Spiritual practice with Maggie Oman Shannon

Inquire Within Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2013 34:18


Rev. Maggie Oman Shannon, M.A., is an interfaith minister, spiritual director, workshop and retreat facilitator, and author of five books, including Prayers for Healing and A String and a Prayer: How to Make and Use Prayer Beads. In 2000, Maggie Oman Shannon founded The New Story, a coaching and consulting business focused on helping people create deeper meaning in their lives. Shannon currently has the honor of serving as Spiritual Director of Unity Spiritual Center of San Francisco. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and seven-year-old daughter. Website URL: www.maggieomanshannon.com www.vivaeditions.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/authormaggieomanshannon?fref=ts Crafting Calm: Projects and Practices for Creativity and Contemplation, Published by Viva Editions, 2013 Prayers for Healing : A String and a Prayer: How to Make and Use Prayer Beads.