Inspirational Women

Professor Amra Sabic-El-Rayess was a Muslim teenager at the time of the ethnic cleansing in Bosnia, 1992-96. She survived, and she epitomizes survival with a loving heart, and being positive change in our world. She shares the story of those1000 days in a griping memoir: The Cat I Never Named--A True Story of Love, War, and Survival. She is now a Professor at Columbia University's Teacher's Colleg...

Marisa Reichardt is a critically acclaimed author of young adult novels. Marisa is mom to a daughter just entering college and is married to a public school teacher, as well as having tutored high school students herself, so comes to her writing with life experience. And her latest novel "A Shot at Normal" is relevant. She began exploring the topic of kids and vaccinations a few years prior to thi...

Joanna Quinn is an educator and advocate and an author of 'Greta Grace". Joanna is a former middle school teacher and the founder of Super Empowered One, an organization dedicated to building confidence in kids. October is national Bullying Prevention Month, although bullying is an action that needs attention at all times. It does give us the opportunity to discuss this activity especially in the...

Rene Czerwinski is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Pacific Medical Health Centers. We're discussing mental illness and in particular suicide. It can be considered another epidemic as the numbers of people who have lost their life in this way have increased. The numbers of persons thinking of suicide has also increased. Talking about suicide and suicidal thoughts is important. Supporting th...

Ann Louise Gittleman is highly respected as an international leader in diet, nutrition, and the environment, and is a trendsetting pioneer in the health and healing field. She is a Certified Nutrition Specialist--from the American College of Nutrition, and a PhD in Holistic nutrition. Ann Louise is the former director of nutrition at the Pritikin Longevity Center in Santa Monica. She has authored...

Dr. Elizabeth Englander is a Professor of Psychology and is a nationally recognized expert in the area of bullying and cyberbullying, childhood causes of aggression and abuse, and children’s use of technology. She is the Founder and the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University. Add to that author--most recently of: The Insanely Awesome Pan...

Elke Scholz is a registered psychotherapist with a long history of work guiding and empowering clients/readers of her books, through 'anxiety'. Stress and fear account for 90% of illnesses and this underscores the need to gain awareness and then mastery over our mind and our thoughts. It's important to find time to spend in nature, taking a walk, and limit the time listening to news. Her book "Anx...

Dawn Merydith is a behavioral health therapist with Pacific Medical Center here in the Puget Sound. Dawn joins us to address 2 key areas of mental health concern that seems to be more prominent during this pandemic time-- anxiety and insomnia, with alcohol use having risen. We can learn some life-enhancing ideas for our lives, including taking a 3 week break from a life-defeating habit, and observ...

Dr. Evonne Thompson is an author, speaker, and teacher, known for leading high-impact events. With her educational background she decided to combine her gifts as a consultant and Fortune 200 professional with faith, launching ELICI to impact new communities, and working with diverse communities. www.evonnethompson.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Dr. Christy Kane, a psychologist and former owner and Clinical Director of 2 residential treatment centers. Her work focuses on neurology, trauma, mental health stability, mental health empowerment and understanding, and how electronics are affecting the human brain. Dr. Kane is also the author of a new book: Fractured Souls & Splintered Memories--Unlocking the Boxes of Trauma. www.drchristyka...

Mary Kay Carson is an inspired and inspiring author with over 50 books to her credit--in which she aims to connect kids/youth with nature, and with history, by making it come alive. Mary Kay's latest series of books is: Outdoor School, a wonderful and interactive experience that inspires kids to be outdoors, finding their connection to all of nature. Really so helpful for parents and teachers with...

Dr. Catherine Athans is a psychologist who is a Certified Trauma Therapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for more than 25 years. She is also and author and her latest book is: The Heart Brain. This week she is with us to discuss mental health and self-care and as looks at the recent activities with World Class Gymnast Simone Biles and withdrawing from some Olympic events due to some m...

Laura Linn Knight is a former Elementary School Teacher and Certified positive discipline Educator who specializes in helping families create calmer home environments. And this will set a tone, set in motion that calm for our community and then a ripple-out effect into the broader world. www.lauralinnknight.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

Dr. Adrienne Youdim is a Physician Nutrition Specialist, Professor, and founder of Dehl Nutrition. She taught at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where she was also the Medical Director of the Center for Weight Loss, and currently holds a medical practice in Beverly Hills. And Dr. Youdim is now an author. Her book: Hungry for More, Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss From the Inside Out. When th...

Denise Lizette is the author of Star Light, Start Bright, Where In The Heck Is Mr. Right, a humorous, real life account of lessons learned after more than 200 first dates. As a result Denise considers herself a dating expert, and as such has some great insights and stories collected over 20 years. She kept a journal which now has become a book. www. DeniseLizette.com See Privacy Policy at https://...

Amy Liz Harrison has a new book, the title of which tells us much about her--Eternally Expecting: A Mom of Eight Gets Sober and Gives Birth to a Whole New Life...Her Own. It captures the essence, and Amy fills in the blanks, comparing pregnancy and giving birth to her journey of finding sobriety. Amy's openness and honesty carry a lot of weight in breaking down the stigmas around alcohol or drug a...

Dr. Julie Gatza is a Health Educator and one of the nation's top chiropractic physicians with more than 30 years of clinical practice. She is co-founder of the Florida Wellness Institute. Dr. Gatza’s mission with each patient is to enhance their body's potential to heal itself. Dr. Gatza discusses 'sugar' and its adverse effects on our body and life, and also takes a look at July 4th celebrations...

Fern Schumer Chapman is an award-winning author, a reporter and journalist. Fern's latest book is" Brothers, Sisters, Strangers--Sibling Estrangement and the Road to Reconciliation". The title states clearly the focus and content. It's amazing how widespread this estrangement is--for various reasons. But Fern helps us realize what this is, and how deeply it impacts our life. In her book she shares...

Michele Borba PhD is an internationally-renowned educational psychologist and an expert in parenting, bullying and character development. Dr. Borba is also an author. Her latest book: Thrivers--The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. 7 Teachable skills that set happy, healthy, high-performing kids apart. These are self-confidence, empathy, self-control, integrity, curiosity...

Christine Soule, founder of Providence Heights, a non-profit located here in Bellevue. While it's just in its early days, great things are happening for women and children just on the edge of crisis. They are provided housing along with job-training and counseling from volunteer professionals. A co-operative coffee business has already been started, with the goal of creating more businesses to pro...

Dr. Catherine Athans is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years experience, and she is also a prolific author, whose books are wonderful guides to help us live our life fully, genuinely and with love. Over the past year plus, Dr. Athans has provided insights to navigate life in the time of covid, and this time we discuss the transition to a new normal and talking about continui...

Sarah Sentilles is a thought-provoking author whose newest book is: Stranger Care--A Memoir of Loving What Isn't Ours. Sarah opens her heart to pour out her story of mothering and motherhood, a journey which involves navigating the foster care system in -- 2 states! and a list of challenges and growth opportunities that are special gifts. There are lessons here that we can all learn and use to hel...

Dawn Merydith is a behavioral health therapist at Pacific Medical Centers, and based at Northgate. May is mental health awareness month, and this year with our lives in some part of upheaval due to the pandemic, mental health challenges are critical. Dawn shares some simple techniques or practices to use and to share with others as we aim to find our footing. One is take a few minutes, using each...

Teri Secrest is a Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Natural Health Educator, and CEO of the Joy of Living. Teri's passion is to put the natural back into our life and our health. Teri has helpful, simple tips for maintaining health, strength, and a positive attitude, important at any time, and especially needed at this time. Power walk each day, and be sure to hydrate--water, and add a drop o...

Mary Kay Carson is an inspired and inspiring author with over 50 books to her credit--in which she aims to connect kids/youth with nature, and with history, by making it come alive. Mary Kay's latest series of books is: Outdoor School, a wonderful and interactive experience that inspires kids to be outdoors, finding their connection to all of nature. Really so helpful for parents and teachers with...