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AWARE: The Science and Practice of Presence by Dr. Daniel M. Siegel, one of the preeminent experts on the human mind, offers an in-depth look at the science that underlies the effectiveness of meditation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ballet Hispanico, the nation's premiere Latino Dance Organization, presents their fall season at the Apollo Theater December 7-8th. CEO and Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro takes us backstage and talks about representing Latino culture in unpredictable ways. For more, visit Ballethispanico.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COOKING WITH SCRAPS: Turning Your Peels, Cores, Rinds and Stems into Delicious Meals. Chef and Urban Planner Lindsay Jean Hard's new cookbook helps home cooks take advantage of ingredients like cheese rinds, carrot tops and stale bread to save money and save food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, Backpacks for the Street will be out in force, delivering compassion to struggling New Yorkers. Co-founder Jayson Conner discusses his very personal reasons for his dedication to helping those in crisis, and talks about his vision for this new non-profit. For more, visit backpacksforthestreet.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

THE EXPLOSIVE CHILD: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, 'Chronically Inflexible' Children by Dr. Ross Greene offers help for parents of children with social, emotional and behavioral challenges. For more, visit livesinthebalance.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE WILLPOWER INSTINCT: HOW SELF CONTROL WORKS, WHY IT MATTERS & WHAT YOU CAN DO TO GET MORE OF IT. Author Dr. Kelly McGonigal, instructor of the Stanford University course, “The Science of Willpower”, gives us a crash choice in controlling our choices and shows us how to follow through with our promises. For more, visit kellymcgonigal.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The proposed Model's Bill of Rights is designed to protect the women and men posing for the camera, and set a professional standard for the modeling industry. Professional Model Simone Aptekman gives us an insight into the industry and it's challenges, including late payments--or no payment at all--threats of deportation and unsafe working environments. For more, visit modelsbillofrights.com See o...

Lockey Maisonneuve's book A GIRL RAISED BY WOLVES tells the story of her harrowing childhood, battle through breast cancer, her mother's violent death. She hopes to inspire others with her journey to recovery and healing. For a schedule of her readings and yoga seminars in the NYC area, visit her Facebook page, A Girl Raised By Wolves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Priya Jadeja of Summit Medical Group MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Surgery team, guides us on a breast cancer journey from after diagnosis to recovery. For more, visit smgcancer.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE CODDLING OF THE AMERICAN MIND: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation For Failure, by First Amendment specialist Greg Lukianoff,explores the current cultural shift against free speech in higher education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer’s New Jersey provides free programs and services assisting those living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers right in their own state. President and CEO Ken Zaentz returns for a details on ALZNJ's fall fundraising walks and their resources open to all. For more, visit alznj.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deborah Reber's book is DIFFERENTLY WIRED: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World. From the creator of TILT Parenting, it's a game-changing guide for embracing the more than 20 percent of children who are neurodiverse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Community Resource Exchange is a nonprofit consulting firm working with New Sanctuary Coalition, an interfaith network assisting those facing detention and deportation. We talk about the work of both with CRE's Katie Leonberger and NSC's Ravi Ragbir. For more, visit CRENYC.org and newsanctuarynyc.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Raptor Trust is a not for profit wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education center in Morris County, NJ, celebrating their 35th anniversary with a fundraising event on September 27th. Executive Director Chris Soucy gives us a preview and talks about caring for injured birds and sharing the world with raptors. Theraptortrust.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

T.E.A.L is Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation, hosting their annual Brooklyn TEAL Walk/Run on Saturday, September 8th. Co-founder Pamela Esposito-Amery explains TEAL's mission and how they support women and families affected by the disease. For more, visit tealwalk.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TEMP: How American Work, American Business, and the American Dream Became Temporary, by Louis Hyman, details the history of the gig economy, it's benefits and drawbacks, and how we can best position ourselves for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jocelyn Perez, RN and Director of Nursing for Behavioral Health, Metropolitan Hospital, NYC Health and Hospitals, was recently honored with the Sloan Public Service Award by the Fund for the City of New York. We discuss her innovative improvements for patient safety and quality of care, and the changing culture around psychiatric issues. To learn more about the Fund for the City of New York please...

TALKING ACROSS THE DIVIDE: How to Communicate with People You Disagree with and Maybe Even Change the World, the new book by Justin Lee, focuses on how you can get through to people who think differently from you, one productive conversation at a time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MedShadow is a consumer advocacy resource focused on medications and their side-effects. Founder Sue Robotti talks about the effects of opioids on seniors and the value of "slow medicine." Medshadow.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly 60% of parents provide financial support to their adult children, up to age 39. Are you one of them? Personal Wealth Advisor Irvin Schorsch discusses how to give your kids a helping hand, without putting yourself in financial jeopardy. More at pcmadvisors.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friends of the Children New York is part of a nationwide organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through salaried, professional mentoring. Executive Director Gary Clemons explains their unique model and the impact of their work. For more, visit friendsnewyork.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Dara Kass, Attending Physician, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Emergency Medicine, discusses heat stroke and exhaustion, bug bites, drowning and other common summer injuries in the ER. nychealthandhospitals.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting Things Done for Teens: Take Control of Your Life in a Distracting World, is a strategic guidebook for teens to procrastinate less and get more done. Organizational Expert David Allen helps teenagers lay out the steps to clarify and execute their goals, and maintain control of their path. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million. Currently, AARP is calling on New York City to increase it's funding for Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities, NORC's, in an effort to help more seniors retire at home. NY State Director Beth Finkel explains. For more, visit aarp.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healthy nail care with Dr. Dana Stern. Based in NYC, Dr. Stern is one of the only dermatologists in the country who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of the nail. For more, visit drdanastern.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.