Dr. Lisa Machoian: Girls of Depression

Lisa Machoian discusses her book, The Disapppearing Girl: Learning the Language of Teenage Depression. There is an epidemic that threatens an entire generation of girls and young women today. It is called depression and, in it’s many forms, it is wreaking havoc on teenage girls. A former Harvard University lecturer and researcher, Dr. Machoian has [...]

Mark Epstein: Open to Desire

Mark Epstein discusses his book, Open to Desire: Embracing a Lust for Life. He is a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City. Mark lectures frequently about the value of Buddhist meditation in psychotherapy. His previous books include Thoughts Without a Thinker, Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart, and Going on Being. He is [...]

Phyllis Curott: The Love Spell

Phyllis Curott is the author of Book of Shadows, which has sold more than 100,000 copies in the U.S. and is an international bestseller. Ms. Curott is a respected civil liberties attorney honored as one of the Ten Gutsiest Women of the Year by Jane Magazine. She is also a Wiccan priestess, interfaith activist, and [...]

Jean Lipman-Blumen: The Allure of Toxic Leaders

Jean Lipman-Blumen discusses The Allure of Toxic Leaders: Why We Follow Destructive Bosses and Corrupt Politicians – and How We Can Survive Them. It was cited by FastCompany magazine, as well as by ManyWorlds, Inc., as one of the top business books of 2004. Jean is the author of six books, three monographs, and more [...]

Fran Hewitt: The Power of Focus for Women

Fran Hewitt explores The Power of Focus for Women, a book she co-authored with her husband and leading-edge business coach, Les Hewitt. Most women are so consumed with their husbands, children, careers, what others think, and media driven images of what constitutes a Perfect Life that they don’t ever spend time focusing on what they [...]

Lynda Madaras: Ready, Set, Grow — A What’s Happening to My Body Book for Younger Girls

Lynda Madaras discusses her book, Ready, Set, Grow — A What’s Happening to My Body Book for Younger Girls. Lynda is the author of eleven books on health, childcare, and parenting. She is recognized worldwide for her unique non-threatening style, excellent organization, and thorough coverage of the experience of adolescence. She lives in California.

Dr. Dan Neuharth: Secrets You Keep From Yourself

Dr. Dan Neuharth explores the curious phenomenon of why we don’t always do what we know is in our best interests in his book, Secrets You Keep From Yourself: How to Stop Sabotaging Your Happiness. Dr. Neuharth is a practicing psychotherapist and has 12 years’ experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist in the [...]

Kazuo Murakami: The Divine Code of Life; Awaken your genes & discover hidden talents

Dr. Kazuo Murakami talks about his book, The Divine Code of Life; Awaken your genes & discover hidden talents . Dr. Murakami is a Professor Emeritus at Tsukuba University in Japan. His professional fields are biochemistry, molecular biology of cardiovascular disease, and the relationship between mind and genes. In 2004 he joined a small group [...]

Laurence Gonzales: Deep Survival

Laurence Gonzales presents his book, Deep Survival. He has been studying accidents and their roots in human behavior for more than 35 years. Deep Survival is the culmination of that research. He has published widely, won numerous awards, and appeared as a speaker before groups as diverse as the Santa Fe Institute, Legg Mason Capital [...]

Cathy Kinnaird: Human Design

Cathy Kinnaird explains Human Design. She is an analyst and teacher, as well as the director of Human Design Northwest. Her website is www.HumanDesignNW.com.