Conversations with Joan

Most of us don’t know much about how our immune system works and yet it affects every aspect of our health. We hear a lot about boosting our immunity, but what does that actually mean and how can it be done? Dr. Heather Moday talks about how the immune system is influenced by the way we live - our behaviors, diet, habits, and environment - and the four primary Immunotypes that underlie the immune...

We all are going to get older, there is nothing we can do about that. But did you know that you also have a biological age, which scientists can measure by assessing how your genes are expressed through epigenetics? According to Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, exciting new research shows that your biological age can actually move in reverse! Dr. Fitzgerald shares a diet and lifestyle plan that shows you how...

Does prosperity lead to happiness or is it the other way around? The way we view money can either make us live in fear of never having enough, or it can offer us the opportunity to achieve long-term prosperity. Joyce Marter helps people achieve financial well-being by focusing on psychological and relational issues around money. She teaches how to release limiting habits and beliefs to open up a w...

Over the past years, the human microbiome has been dramatically altered. Chemicals in our environment, over exposure to antibiotics, and industrialized food, have created changes that pose silent dangers for health. According to Dr. William Davis, we desperately need to reintroduce our bodies to the microbial species that once lived in our ancestors, while pushing back the army of interlopers that...

Robert Kerbeck was a struggling actor who found a job listing for a position that consisted of cold-calling businesses. Needing the cash, he took the job. Soon after, he found himself deep in corporate espionage.  In his new book Ruse, Robert bares his wild business secrets.

For most of us, checking our emails, texts, and social media accounts is as much a part of our daily routine as bathing and brushing our teeth. Today, most of us communicate from behind electronic screens, and while we may believe we are connecting with others, studies show that Americans feel less connected and more divided than ever before. According to Celeste Headlee, the erosion of our conver...

The increase in the number of people starting their own businesses in the United States has surged. Elaine Pofeldt, a small business specialist who is the author of The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, discusses how to get a running start with a microbusiness and she provides a guide to making it big while keeping things small. Elaine is an independent journalist who specializes in small busin...

Fear of death is probably the one fear that most people have in common. For many, overcoming this fear is a lifelong process. After helping her significant other, Brent, go through 18 months of living with and eventually dying from cancer, Clare Goldsberry wanted to share not only her experience, but also the broader picture of what living fearlessly and dying gracefully means for all of us. As a...

Linda Henderson shares her emotional journey through her son's addictive years. She chronicles their family's life and its downward spiral after a prescription drug, meant to aid her son's ADHD, caused a nightmarish sequence of events that nearly destroyed him. Linda is the author of the book, Wake Up, Mom!: Can't You See Your Son Is An Addict? Music:  www.purple-planet.com Show site:  www.cyacyl....

In a culture that equates alcohol with enjoyment and social acceptance, when a person can no longer drink, he or she may feel isolated or like they are living a joyless life. According to Veronica Valli, sobriety can be a path filled with fun, belonging, relaxation, and romance. Veronica is a former psychotherapist who now works as a sobriety coach, helping people get sober and stay sober by incre...

Mitch Albom has written books that have made a difference in the lives of millions around the world. He is an internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, broadcaster and musician. Mitch’s books, which include Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, and For One More Day, have collectively sold more than 40 million copies worldwide; have...

The decline of organized religion has caused millions of people to feel disconnected from spirituality. And the pandemic has exasperated the loneliness and disconnect. Many people are in a spiritual crisis. According to Agapi Stassinopoulos, our inner guidance is like a wireless network, we just need to enter the password and the password is prayer. In her new book, Speaking with Spirit: 52 Prayer...

If you’re struggling with your weight or other health conditions, it may not be your fault. Our current living environment is making us sick. Dan Buettner, founder of The Blue Zones, has created a four-week guide and yearlong sustainability program for anyone looking to jump-start their journey to better health, happiness, less stress, and a longer life. His new book, The Blue Zones Challenge: A 4...

At the start of each year, many people resolve to make it the year they lose weight, get in shape, and improve their health. We begin with the best intentions and usually within a few weeks, fall back into our old, familiar patterns. Rena Greenberg has helped countless men and women tap into their inner willpower to lose weight and keep it off for good. Her program has been taught in hospitals for...

Wm Paul Young, author of The Shack, was raised among a stone-age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of what was Netherlands New Guinea. Paul has suffered tremendous loss in his life and he has struggled to live with an underlying shame that ran so deep that it threatened his sense of sanity. He discusses the potency of love and forgiveness, the road of reconciliation, the surprises o...

Two days before Christmas and at 26 years old, Chris Wark was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. He had surgery to remove a golf ball-sized tumor and a third of his colon. But after surgery, instead of the traditional chemotherapy, he decided to radically change his diet and lifestyle in order to promote health and healing in his body. Chris describes his healing journey and shares the strategie...

Judy Kane, author of the book, Your4Truths: How Beliefs Impact Your Life , talks about the power of subconscious thoughts and she shares ways in which we can learn to make decisions based on what we want instead of what we fear. Music: www.purple-planet.com Show site: www.cyacyl.com

Many of us have a fantasy of what a relationship is supposed to be. We have expectations for an ideal union. According to Dr. Carla Marie Manly, dating isn’t about being perfect or catching the perfect partner; it’s all about creating compassionate self-awareness and stronger self-esteem. Dr. Manly contends that self discovery is key to a healthy relationship and she helps us take the guesswork ou...

As a business owner, does it often feel like you’re riding a roller coaster? Do you find yourself confronted by the demons of fear, inconsistency, and doubt? Suzanne Moore dissects the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and she teaches how to ride with arms stretched high, rather than gripping in fear. Suzanne is a business and marketing coach, speaker, course creator and author of the book, Hang o...

What happens when a family member betrays us and after we shut them out of our lives for years? Is it possible to let them back into our hearts? Laura Davis shares the story of her relationship with the mother who betrayed and failed to protect her many years ago. She teaches how healing between family members who have felt wronged by one another is not only possible, but can be the greatest joy b...

As many of us know, quite often life doesn’t go according to our plan. And when that happens we can be left scared, frustrated, and frazzled. Duff McDonald has explored what he calls the precision paradox – the struggle between our desire for ease and our need to exert control. Duff discusses how he let go of his attachment to precision so he could pursue the things that brought him joy. Duff is a...

You’ve heard the expression, what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. According to Dr. Paul Conti, what doesn't kill us can actually leave us with wounds that make life a lot more difficult. Dr. Conti contends that trauma alters our brains and changes the filters we use to perceive the world and it makes it difficult to see ourselves and others with clarity. He helps us better understand trauma and...

Each of us carries wounds that can hinder our lives at work and at home. How do we manage these pain points, overcome our fears, and come out stronger on the other side? Dr. Kathy Hagler teaches how to foster healing, compassion, and communication. Dr. Hagler is a nationally recognized author, coach, speaker, and organizational consultant with 40 years of experience. She is the author of the book,...

It is not easy to build and maintain a healthy, loving relationship. Sometimes it may feel impossible. But according to Dr. Katherine Ford, while it is no small feat, it is possible! Dr. Ford discusses how we can create a successful relationship. Dr. Ford's been practicing psychotherapy in private practice for more than 20 years. She received her M.D. from Brown University Medical School and compl...

Midlife is a time when you may be looking back at how you have lived your life and you may be thinking about what comes next. Are you happy in your current job or relationship? Are there things you always wanted to accomplish but never found the time. What will your next 20, 30, or even 40 years look like ? Michael Clinton, author of the book, ROAR into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It’s To...