Conversations with Joan

According to Dr. Chatterjee, half of all American adults suffer with a chronic disease with one in four people suffering from two or more. Dr. Chatterjee believes that lifestyle and nutrition are first-line medicine and the cornerstone of good health. He argues that the secret to preventing disease and achieving wellness revolves around four critical pillars – food, relaxation, sleep, and movement...

In today’s fast paced world, our lives are marked by a singular focus on achievement. We prioritize doing well over being well. According to Naz Beheshti, the truth is, we can have both — success and well-being. Naz is an executive wellness coach, speaker, Forbes contributor, and CEO, with more than 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies. She learned from luminaries including St...

In today’s world, we need the skills to make a lasting impact when we speak. We use our voices to express ourselves and to achieve our goals. Denise Woods is one of the nation’s most sought-after vocal coaches. She provides valuable lessons and exercises that all of us can use to overcome common voice and speech problems, and become confident, effective communicators. Her tools will change how we...

In millions of homes every day, children grow up in addictive families and abide by certain rules: don't talk, don't trust, don't feel. According to Dr. Claudia Black, the rigid survival roles and youthful coping behaviors these children take on can eventually lead to addictions, abusive relationships, and mental health disorders. Dr. Black is a world-renowned expert on addiction and codependency,...

According to Ken Foster, your life is determined by the risks you take and the changes that you are willing to make. “Most people think of courage as running into a burning building or being a first responder,” says Ken, “but true courage pushes us past our personal limitations, so we can transcend difficulties and open up substantial opportunities. It helps us find ourselves, find our passions, a...

We spend much time regretting our past or obsessing about what may happen in the future. In these states of mind, fear can take over. According to Lawrence Doochin, in that state, we’re never okay — and we can never solve our problems. He believes that by increasing our awareness of our own thoughts, we can pull our attention back to the present, reconnect with our hearts, and free ourselves of fe...

The divorce rate in America is 50 percent for first marriages, 67 percent for 2nd marriages, and 73 percent for 3rd marriages. According to Allana Pratt, what this says is that most people don't evolve from the first relationship, they didn't take the time to integrate the life lessons, and they didn't sit in the fire to heal their wounded hearts. Allana shares her tips on how to find love success...

There is an old adage: breaking up is hard to do. According to Amy Chan, while breaking up can be painful, the heartbreak can be transformed into healing. With a dose of tough love, Amy offers advice that can help anyone turn their greatest heartbreak into a powerful opportunity for growth. Amy is the founder of Renew Breakup Boot Camp, the relationship magazine, Just My Type, and she runs a priva...

Dr. Bernie Siegel is a leading teacher of the mind-body connection. He broke new ground with his monumental book Love, Medicine and Miracles, and today he continues to impart wisdom about the true nature of life, love, and well-being. A retired pediatric/general surgeon, Bernie is a New York Times bestselling author, lecturer, and founder of ECaP (Exceptional Cancer Patients). He has been named on...

According to Gretchen Rubin, by answering one question - how do I respond to expectations? - we can gain self knowledge that can help us make better decisions, meet deadlines, reduce stress, and engage more effectively with others. Gretchen believes that people fit into four tendencies - upholders, questioners, obligers, and rebels - that our tendency shapes every aspect of our behavior, and when...

Biology is no longer destiny. Our DNA doesn’t determine our health as once believed. According to the new science of epigenetics, the majority of our genes are fluid and dynamic—and their expression is shaped by what we think and what we do. Dr. Pelletier, a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine, discusses how we can influence our genes by the choices we make every day. Dr. Pelletier is a...

Heart disease kills more women than cancer, diabetes, and stroke. It will claim the lives of one in three women, killing more than 400,000 each year. The good news is that a majority of these cases may be prevented through education and lifestyle changes. Dr. Mark Menolascino talks about the female heart and how we can change our genetic potential for the better. Dr. Menolascino is author of the b...

Today, more than ever, it seems like people are emotionally charged – on edge ready for conflict. It is so easy to get caught up in that energy. According to  Dr. Christian Conte, anger is natural and we’re not wrong or bad for feeling it, but it can lead to acting impulsively, with regrettable consequences. Dr. Conte discusses how we can deal with anger and inflamed emotions. Dr. Conte is a licen...

The fast pace of today’s world is creating a silent epidemic that’s impacting our physical and emotional well-being. According to Dr. Paul Napper, our accelerated lifestyles, always-on technology, and ever-increasing job demands have created a tsunami of overwhelm and anxiety. Dr. Napper warns that we’ve lost our agency, which is the ability to deal with stress and act as an effective agent for ou...

No one wants to experience the down side of life, but as sure as the sun rises each day, we will. We will lose a loved one, a child will move out, a job may be lost, and a breakup may occur. And when that happens we have the opportunity to either let it defeat and define us, or transform and lift us. Rachel Hollis  has experienced fear, grief, loss and betrayal. She talks about how to embrace the...

Regardless of our current financial state, being financially independent is something that appeals to just about everyone. While it may not appear to be the case, there are things we can do in order to be able to create the lives we want and support the people we love. Jean Chatzky, the CEO of HerMoney.com, discusses how we can make money make sense. The financial editor of NBC’s Today for 25 year...

Can you really change your brain? According to Dr. Daniel Amen, you’re not stuck with the brain you’re born with. You can change it and change your life. Dr. Amen is one of America’s leading psychiatrists and brain health experts. He has authored or coauthored 70 professional articles and more than 30 books, including the New York Times mega-bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. Dr Amen...

What is the difference between having empathy and being an empath? “Having empathy means our heart goes out to another person in joy or pain,” says Dr. Judith Orloff. “But for empaths it goes much further. We actually feel others’ emotions, energy, and physical symptoms in our own bodies, without the usual defenses that most people have.” Dr. Orloff explains how to nurture empathy and develop copi...

Many people decide to start a workout routine and get themselves into shape. The committed triumph because they understand that they have to work continuously to maintain fitness — you can’t just get fit and quit. The same is true, Jen Sincero argues, for strengthening the muscles of badassery. Jen discusses what it takes mentally and emotionally to achieve success. Jen is an author, success coach...

Many of us believe our genes doom us to the disorders that run in our families. But, according to Dr. Ben Lynch, with the right plan in place, we can optimize our physical and mental health — and ultimately rewrite our genetic destiny. Dr. Lynch is the best-selling author of Dirty Genes: A Breakthrough Program to Treat the Root Cause of Illness and Optimize Your Health, and president of Seeking He...

Women tend to over prepare and underestimate when it comes to their own readiness to try something new. Emma Isaacs didn’t draw up a plan or list her goals. She doesn’t believe in work-life balance. And yet, she managed to found a multimillion-dollar global organization, become a sought-after speaker and media commentator, and be recognized as a prominent voice in women’s leadership ― all while ra...

Many of us spend time working to identify and solve problems by using our head. But what if there was another approach, a reliable and effective pathway to realizing innermost desires? Steve Sisgold believes that we should get out of our head and into our body in order to achieve greater wisdom, confidence and success. Steve’s Whole Body Intelligence teaches how to become aware of subtle body sens...

In 2006, after building the bestselling franchise, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, with her husband Richard, author Kristine Carlson faced a shattering loss — the sudden death of her beloved spouse. She came to understand intimately how our losses are our defining moments, and that how we go through them shapes us. Kristine’s path offers a life-altering map for navigating the journey from loss to joy...

Narcissism is a term that gets thrown around quite a bit, but how much do we really know about it? Dr. Keith Campbell discusses the complexities of this surprisingly prevalent personality trait. In his book, The New Science of Narcissism: Understanding One of the Greatest Psychological Challenges of Our Time ― and What You Can Do About It, Dr. Campbell uses the latest scientific research methods t...

You might not be able to control events in your life, but you can control your responses to the events. According to Steve and Tracy Webster, what you think is what you become. They say, the good news, or for some people the bad news, is that you have created the life you are currently living. Steve and Tracy are the authors of the book, The Law of Creation. Music:  www.purple-planet.com Show site...