Sunday Morning Magazine

Dr. Julie Gatza is one of the nation's top chiropractic physicians, noted health/wellness expert, and co-founder of the Florida Wellness Institute. She's helping us establish a strong foundation for today and the new year just begun, sharing seven simple steps for eating healthy. One of the most crucial: eating only when hungry. Eat foods in the proper order, meat first, followed by a salad, then...

Julia Schuehle is the field-marketing and media coordinator with Canine Companions, a national nonprofit organization. Canine Companions has a field office in Seattle, which makes it easier for persons locally, who need a canine support companion, to receive them and have the training. It also means it's easy for any of us to volunteer - for example as a puppy raiser; another very important part i...

Dr. Jeff DeSarbo says that "fun, excitement, and looking forward to new experiences work in the brain as natural antidepressants, as well as protect against cognitive decline."  Dr. DeSarbo greatly emphasizes these findings as part of his latest book, "The Neuroscience of a Bucket List: Getting the Most from Your Brain and Life." He says we actually grow our brains when we experienc...

John Beyer is a New York-based singer/songwriter, and founder of Men on the Move, a top east coast moving and storage company. He is an advocate for autism awareness and support, as he and wife Amy are the parents of Gregory, diagnosed with autism and successfully living in a group home. John is on the board of Spectrum Design Foundations, which supports families, and those on the spectrum itself,...

Jimmy Hawkins rose to fame as young Tommy Bailey in the holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life.” Ever since, he’s been committed to writing about the film, its meaning, and its value - with the goal of keeping its message front and center, something that's invaluable in these times. Jimmy has had a long acting and producing career, but his role as Tommy has been the most impactful. His latest...

Scott Cleveland is VP of Men's Program Ministries at Seattle's Union Gospel Mission. This is lifesaving, life-giving work, where men with a dual diagnosis receive treatment and hope in setting their life on track, and finding a purpose for it. The holidays can be a big challenge in numerous ways; we can participate in helping the men served by these programs find success, through support...

Joel Steele is an accomplished financial expert who shares how his was not a straight and simple path, providing insights on what that could mean in our own life. Joel has written about his experiences in the book "Life Switch: How to Experience the Power of Living  ON , by Discovering Your Potential, Passion, and Purpose." Joel has a goal that involves us - when he sells 1 million copie...

Jae Oh is a certified financial planner, author of "Maximize Your Medicare," Education Fellow at the Alliance for Lifetime Income, and a teacher at heart, who helps to unravel some of the complexities and challenges around medical coverage, both with the ACA and with Medicare. It's enrollment season, a critical time for such time-sensitive decisions. Getting professional help is som...

Luke Minor is the WA529 Senior Director and provides an excellent overview of this important program that builds the foundation for our youth to plan for and more into higher education, whether it's university, college, or the trades. Kids who know there's a plan for them to get further education are more likely to pursue it. WA529 still has the original GET program, prepaid tuition. There is...

Dr. Supatra Tovar is a clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, fitness expert, and author of "Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, And Live a Diet-Free Life." This title captures the essence of Dr. Tovar's integrative health approach. It follows the evolution of her personal journey, finding that fitness required good nutri...

Gabrielle Oliveira is an Associate Professor of Education and Brazil Studies at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is the author of "Now We are Here: Family Migration, Children's Education, and Dreams for a Better Life." Gabrielle met and learned the stories of sixteen immigrant families, human beings in search of a better life, pursuing a dream when conditions in their home countries b...

Laura Browne is a job interview expert, career coach, and author. Laura has written numerous books supportive of the various aspects of jobs and careers, with her latest book titled "Interview Speak: What Your Interview Really wants to Know." This information couldn't be timelier when we consider the job market - between layoffs, and where there are jobs, sometimes they don't materialize quickly.&...

Larry Zuckerman is a local author with a new book entitled "To Save a Life." The story couldn't be more timely or relevant as Larry writes about immigrants in New York City in the early 1900s, Inspired by memories of his grandparents and a memorable visit to a Tenement Museum in NYC - the actual 'apartments' where these early residents lived and worked, this is a compelling story that has us consi...

Jae W. Oh, CFP, is the author of "Maximize Your Medicare," and an Education Fellow at the Alliance for Lifetime Income. We're in the season of health care enrollment, and like any year, many changes and evolutions abound. Jae steeps himself in all that relates to health insurance, costs, choices, and with Medicare it can be quite complicated. It's a good plan to work with family members to un...

Just as the Benefits Enrollment period begins, it's the ideal time to be aware of issues around retirement and health care. Paula Almgren is the author of the new book "Eldercare: The Rules - Navigating the Legal, Financial, Medical, Housing, and Care Maze." These are the 5 critical buckets. Paula is an attorney specializing in estate planning, elder law and life care...

Dr. Michelle Jorgensen is a renowned health-based dentist, board certified holistic health practitioner, author and whole-body health advocate. She has important oral health advice to share, sourcing from her latest book "Living Well with Dr. Michelle: A Comprehensive Handbook for Optimal Health and Unlimited Energy." The book contains self-assessment tools, along with thi...

It's time for the Washington Heart and Stroke Walk. Speaking about the Tacoma-based event on Saturday, September 27 at Cheney Stadium is Eddie Bratko, 2025 Event Chairperson, and President of MultiCare Tacoma General and Allenmore hospitals. Knowing how to administer CPR, and doing it, can save a life! CPR, especially when performed immediately, can double or even triple a person’s chance of...

It's time for the Washington Heart and Stroke Walk. Turner Prewitt is a heart disease survivor and volunteer with the American Heart Association, and participating in the Seattle Walk on Saturday, October 11 at Fisher Pavillion. Knowing how to administer CPR, and doing it, can save a life! CPR, especially when performed immediately, can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival. Yet...

Ruchira Gupta is a writer, journalist, feminist campaigner, professor at New York University, and founder of the anti-sex-trafficking organization, Apne Aap Women Worldwide. Ruchira has a new book entitled "The Freedom Seeker," giving us a view into immigration, some reasons people find themselves forced to leave their homeland. The lens is on 12-year-old Simi, and Ruchira provides a deeply authen...

Jenifer Weiss is the Executive Director of Susan G. Komen for Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. Along with providing some basic facts and support by Komen for women and families impacted by breast cancer, Jenifer lets us know how we can be partners and participate in the support. Case in point is the More Than Pink Walk, Saturday September 27 at Woodland Park Zoo. It's a perfect ti...

Richard J. Sexton is a distinguished professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of California - Davis. He has published extensively and is the author of an important book entitled "Food Fight: Misguided Policies, Supply Challenges, and the Impending Struggle to Feed a Hungry World." Richard provides critical insights for our collective future, and our awareness ne...

Gabriella Pomare has a passion for writing and for family law. Through her experiences working with separating families and her own personal family situation, Gabriella was simultaneously creating a collaborative coparenting plan for families. She's ultimately used actual life situations for what can help families thrive in her book, entitled "The Collaborative Co-Parent—Co-Parenting Made Sim...

Paula Almgren is the author of the new book "Eldercare - The Rules: Navigating the Legal, Financial, Medical, Housing, and Care Maze." These are the 5 critical buckets. Paula is an attorney specializing in estate planning, elder law and life care. She is passionate about helping people make their own best choices for their life as they age. Communication with family members is impor...

Gina Tarnacki is a travel writer who now lives on the Eastside and sees Washington as her home. Gina loves to travel and experience the culture of the places she's visited. She has a natural way with words, and this makes for a great invitation for us to venture out. Gina's latest book, "100 Things to Do in Washington State Before You Die," marks great places to discover all across her home state....

Dr. Kamin Samuel is the Director of the upcoming documentary "Courage to Thrive," which highlights tangible tools for women to create breakthrough results despite facing adversity. Kamin began her career as a Navy helicopter pilot. In fact, she was the first black woman to do so. Kamin is also an international business and career coach, public speaker, and author. It's not always been a smooth or...