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Meet 'Ryan', one of the men who shared his story in Dr. Carole's latest book Bad Girls: Why Men Love Them & How Good Girls Can Learn Their Secrets. His experiences with two of the dozen dangerous damsels - a Sexual Withholder and a Married Woman on the Prowl - serve as warnings for other men, and reveals secrets for good girls. His poignant childhood explains why he was easy prey for bad girls.

Jane Velez-Mitchell, host of HLN's Issues, and author of the new book Addict Nation, provides an intervention for America. As a recovering addict, her warning that we are on a self-destructive path of over-consumption, must be heeded.

Today's show takes you behind the headlines for the true story of Tanya Rider, who languished in a ravine for eight days while her husband, Tom, begged the sheriffs to search for her. They will tell you their story, which has just been released in a new book by TitleTown, Missing: Without A Trace: 8 Days of Horror. Publisher and disaster expert, Tracy Ertl, will share her passion for helping peopl...

As 2012 approaches, and the world is already spinning out of control, do UFOs really seem all that preposterous? Today's guest, will tell you that they are real. Tom Keller is a NASA aerospace engineer and author of The Total Novice's Guide to UFOs: What You Need to Know.... Better to know now, than to wait until ET knocks on your door.

Want to know why Dr. Carole flew to London to bid on Kate Middleton's dress? What was all the fuss about? And, what went on behind the scenes at the Kerry Taylor auction?

Wonder why the world, and your hometown, are spinning from 'real' life violence? The answer is inconvenient for those who stand to profit from manufacturing 'reel' life violence - from TV shows to video games. Today's guests, California State Senator Leland Yee, author of a bill against violent video games being decided by the Supreme Court, and Melissa Henson of the Parents Television Council, wi...

It's almost spring, and love is in the air. Find out how women are hooking their princes on both sides of the Atlantic. Dr. Diana Kirschner, author of Sealing the Deal: The Love Mentor's Guide to Lasting Love, will share her advice. And Dr. Carole, author of Bad Girls: Why Men Love Them & How Good Girls Can Learn Their Secrets will tell you why she's traveling to London to buy Kate Middleton's dre...

The red carpet has been rolled back up. The media hype has died down. We know who won. But, what did it all mean? What do the Oscars say about us? Here to take us backstage is Michael Selsman, Hollywood insider and author of the autobiography All is Vanity.

Wonder why the world, and your hometown, are spinning from 'real' life violence? The answer is inconvenient for those who stand to profit from manufacturing 'reel' life violence - from TV shows to video games. Today's guests, California State Senator Leland Yee, author of a bill against violent video games being decided by the Supreme Court, and Melissa Henson of the Parents Television Council, wi...

Not only do individuals need help finding love these days, but society as a whole. Today we'll hear the rest of Ken Vrana's nightmare experiences with Bad Girls: the Sex Siren and Bad Girl Scorned. Ken is one of the 100+ men that Dr. Carole interviewed for her new book Bad Girls: Why Men Love Them & How Good Girls Can Learn Their Secrets. Dr. Carole will reveal her own nightmare - caused by a lot...

Meet Ken Vrana, one of the 100+ men that Dr. Carole interviewed for her new book Bad Girls: Why Men Love Them & How Good Girls Can Learn Their Secrets. Though he's suave, savvy and successful, Ken was a 'sitting duck' for bad girls. Find out what made him vulnerable and how these bad girls wrapped him around their little fingers.

In my new book, Bad Girls Why Men Love Them and How Good Girls Can Learn Their Secrets,I describe a Dozen Dangerous Damsels. Today, you will meet Michael whose life has been turned upside down by one of these damsels the Husband Hunter and Trapper. Find out why Michael fell for her and what secrets this bad girl used to trap him.

Too much scary news out there in the world and inside our homes. How do we keep finding the courage to go on? Today's guest, Debi Tibbles, author of All Aboard! How Ollie Tibbles Became a Train, takes us on her courageous and unforgettable ride - sharing how she and her little boy transformed his tragedy into a message of hope.

The tragedy in Arizona is just the latest example of the escalating insanity in our world. The shooter was a lost (and mentally ill) soul. How do we keep our wits about us when everyone else seems like they're drowning? Steve Olsher, America's Reinvention Expert and author of Journey to You: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming Who You Were Born to Be, shares his advice so we can all be 'found'.

We begin 2011 with a blank calendar just waiting to be filled. Will your days be crammed with time-wasting tasks, just treading water, or reaching your life's goals? Today's guest, Clint Arthur, has been leading people from all over the world in a life enhancement process he calls The Last Year of Your Life. Find out how you, too, can turn your life around before it's too late.

Ever wonder what secrets kids tell Santa that even their parents don't know? Kevin Haislip, author of Conversations with Santa, has been 'playing Santa' for thousands of children. Now back at the North Pole, he shares these heartbreaking and heartwarming stories with us.

The temptation to spend now, pay later is always upon us - but never more than at the holidays when it's easier to rationalize why we absolutely must buy gifts for our loved ones... and ourselves. Just in time for our New Year's Resolutions to become more financially savvy, comes Ornella Grosz with her new book Moneylicious: A Financial Clue For Generation Y. (Even if you're not a Y, you'll benefi...

Holiday stress wreaks havoc with our lives. Dr. Carole, author of Bad Girls, helps men and women avoid giving in to holiday loneliness and becoming entrapped in bad relationships. James Feldman, author of the upcoming book Shift Happens helps listeners have a more positive attitude towards the economic challenges of the day.

Dr. Carole gives her listeners the first peek inside her new book, published by Cogito. Bad Girls: Why Men Love Them & How Good Girls Can Learn Their Secrets empowers men to know what makes these bad girls tick and how to avoid getting their heart broken. And it empowers women by helping them discover the bad girl secrets to a man's heart!

Today's guest, Carole Brody Fleet, author of Widows Wear Stilettos, shares her story of young widowhood to help women understand that life doesn't have to end when you lose your lover. Listen in as she brings compassion and laughter to a taboo topic.

This is a perfect time to stop and ask yourself: Am I savoring the stuff of life or just letting the days rush by in a blur? Today's guest, John St. Augustine, author of every moment matters: savoring the stuff of life, shares his 'Aha! moments' to help us to live more consciously and more powerfully.

Dr. Carole gives her listeners the first peek inside her new book, published by Cogito. Bad Girls: Why Men Love Them & How Good Girls Can Learn Their Secrets empowers men to know what makes these bad girls tick and how to avoid getting their heart broken. And it empowers women by helping them discover the bad girl secrets to a man's heart!

According to today's guest, Jackie Silver, you assuredly can - and she will tell you how! Jackie shares her personal story that led her to the discoveries she shares in her new book Aging Backwards: Secrets To Staying Young. She'll not only rejuvenate your body - but also your spirit. Join us for an hour of fun.

Your life may be at stake when you cast your vote... literally. Any vote that perpetuates the implementation of Obamacare puts you and your loved ones in danger. Today's guest, Barbara Hales, M.D., The Medical Strategist, and author of Power To The Patient, will help you take control of your health and your life.

Ever wonder how a matchmaker goes about finding love for the lovelorn? Today's guest, Marla Martenson, is the author of Diary of a Beverly Hills Matchmaker. She will share her insights and help you to laugh at your own foibles in the search for true love.