Moments With Marianne

What makes an image unforgettable? How can light, movement, and a single frame make us feel the heart of a story long after the screen goes dark? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with two-time Academy Award® winning cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins and creative partner James Ellis Deakins on their visual memoir, Reflections: On Cinematography. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com Roger A Deakins CBE, ASC, BSC, is one of today’s most honored cinematographers, renowned for his vast and varied body of work. He has been nominated for an Oscar 16 times and won the award twice for the films Blade Runner 2049 and 1917. He has also received 17 nominations for the top honor awarded by the American Society of Cinematographers and has been nominated 11 times for the BAFTA award, winning five of them. Some of his other Oscar nominations are for: Denis Villeneuve’s Prisoners and Sicaro; The Coen

Will artificial intelligence create a better future for everyone, or only for those who control it? Tune in for Alistair Mukhtar on his new book The AI Dividend: Reclaiming Prosperity in the Age of Machines. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com Alistair Mukhtar is the author of The AI Dividend: Reclaiming Prosperity in the Age of Machines (2026). He writes about technology, economics, and the future of work — and organizes campaigns to turn those ideas into policy. https://theaidividend.org Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.comExplore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.

Could your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions influence your body’s capacity for healing? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Avinoam Lerner as we explore the science behind psychoneuroimmunology and how mental and emotional states interact with the nervous and immune systems.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com Avinoam Lerner is a Cancer & Trauma Recovery Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, TEDx Speaker, author, and practitioner of Integrative Medicine who has dedicated more than 25 years to helping individuals navigate the emotional, psychological, and physical challenges of cancer and trauma. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, he works with clients worldwide, empowering cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and their families to become active participants in their healing journey while complementing conventional medical care. Avinoam earned his degree as an Integrative Medicine Pract

Will Your Wealth Survive the Next Economic Storm? Tune in on for an inspiring discussion with Ben Reinberg on his work and book Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times: A Blueprint to Build a Hard Asset Empire to Withstand Every Economic Cycle.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com Ben Reinberg is a trailblazing entrepreneur, commercial real estate visionary, and wealth-building expert with over 30 years of transformative industry experience. As the CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies, Ben has facilitated billions of dollars in transactions and delivered an extraordinary 28% historical internal rate of return (IRR) across diverse asset classes. His unparalleled expertise in strategic investments, combined with his revolutionary Hard Asset Empire Blueprint ™ , positions him as a trusted authority on creating financial resilience and building generational wealth. https://www.be

Is it time for a new social media platform that encourages positivity? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Founder Shawn Whitson, on the faith-first social platform ActsSocial. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com ActsSocial is a faith-first social platform created to foster authentic relationships, meaningful community, and positive online engagement. Available in 12 languages and serving verified members across 195 countries, the ad-free platform features a built-in Bible reader, daily devotionals, local groups, a community prayer wall, and free pages for churches, ministries, nonprofits, and businesses. Guided by its "gratitude over outrage" philosophy, ActsSocial is reimagining social media as a place where people are encouraged, communities flourish, and meaningful connections come first. https://actssocial.com Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, cele

What happens when you stop living by everyone else’s rules and start trusting your own inner wisdom? Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Robert A. Wilson as we explore how maverick questions can help you break free from old programming and create a new life.  Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comRobert A. Wilson is not just a speaker, but a tempest of down-home charm and profound wisdom that resonates on a frequency that speaks to the human spirit. His words? They aren’t spun from the silk of opulent boardrooms or echoing from the marbled halls of the elite. They are forged in the heart of life’s furnace, hammered with experience, and cooled in the soothing streams of empathy. They are real, raw, and resoundingly human. Cowboy Wisdom Hypnoacuity is hypnotherapy without the drama. Cowboy Wisdom is Pure Liberation that shows you the way to stop healing the past and quickly liberate y

Is it possible to heal from the grief associated with infertility? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Clay Brigance on Finding Hope Through Infertility and Reproductive Grief.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comDr. Clay Brigance, PhD, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor, researcher, and nationally recognized specialist in couple therapy for infertility and reproductive grief. He is the founder and clinical director of Shiloh Counseling, a group practice specializing in relationship therapy for couples navigating infertility, miscarriage, and perinatal loss. He is also the host of the podcast “Love and Infertility”. For over a decade, Dr. Brigance has worked almost exclusively with couples facing reproductive trauma. His clinical and research work has included more than 1,000 individuals and couples experiencing infertility and miscarriage, informing his integrative approac

What if the greatest lessons your child will ever learn are waiting just outside the door? Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Amber Vilhauer on her new book What Nature Teaches Us: A Book About Being the Light.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comAmber Vilhauer is the CEO and Founder of NGNG Enterprises (No Guts No Glory), an Inc. 5000 top marketing agency in the country. Since starting her boutique agency in 2007, Amber has supported thousands of entrepreneurs on six continents, specializing in branding websites that convert, marketing strategy that draws in qualified leads, and overall business growth consulting, including bestseller book launches. Amber has greatly shaped the publishing and internet marketing industries through her human connection-based strategies and operations. Amber is a multi-award winner for Female Entrepreneur of the Year and other Women in Business prof

Could your parenting style be hurting your children without you even realizing it? Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Siggie Cohen on her new book You Are the Parent: Move from Overparenting to Balanced Parenting and Become the Leader Your Child Needs – A Framework for Confident Parenting Through Discipline, Boundaries, and Emotional Skills.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comDr. Siggie Cohen is a renowned Child Development Specialist and parenting expert, often referred to as the "Child Whisperer" for her unparalleled insight into children's emotional and behavioral worlds. For more than 35 years, she has worked with thousands of families, caregivers, and professionals as a preschool teacher, professor, and specialist. Dr. Cohen is the creator of the Emotional Behavioral Proficiency Method, a successful framework designed to help adults decode child behavior, navigate transi

Following the success of their award-winning bestselling novels Caretaker & Servant, authors R.J. Halbert return with Architect, the powerful final novel in The Goodpasture Chronicles. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Rhonda and Jason Halbert about their gripping new release.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comJason Halbert is an Emmy and Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter whose music has reached millions through multiple #1 and Platinum-selling albums. With a career spanning over two decades as Music Director and Producer for Kelly Clarkson and other notable artists, Jason has also left his creative mark on numerous works in film and television.Rhonda Halbert spent the past decade as a successful music and television manager, building strong relationships with labels, networks, and producers. She is also a published photographer, music supervisor, passionate cook

Can two former FBI exes put aside their history long enough to survive the mission? Tune in for an inspiring conversation with screenwriter Lee Ehlers about this action-packed new film, EXES, now streaming on Amazon!Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comLee Ehlers is an award-winning screenwriter and producer with more than 15 years of professional experience writing for television and feature films. Over the course of his career, he has optioned or sold more than 20 screenplays, earned numerous screenwriting awards, and developed projects across multiple genres, specializing in commercial, character-driven storytelling with a healthy dose of action and comedy. His latest feature film, EXES, which Lee wrote and produced, is currently streaming on Amazon. After spending more than a decade navigating Hollywood’s unique combination of rejection, chaos, and people saying “we love it” immediate

Can fantasy, time travel, and storytelling help preserve Cambodia's rich history, folklore, and cultural heritage for future generations? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Som Phin on her new novel The Dancer's Shadow.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com Som Phin is a Cambodian-American author dedicated to preserving Khmer history, folklore, and culture through storytelling. Writing across historical fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, and romantasy, she blends ancient mythology with modern themes of identity, family, resilience, and belonging. As an independent author, Som has published more than 35 novels inspired by Cambodian history and mythology. Her work has been recognized by Kirkus Reviews and BookLife by Publishers Weekly, including multiple Editor's Picks. Through her stories, she hopes to introduce readers to Cambodia's rich cultural heritage while inspiring them with u

Can courage, loyalty, and honor overcome the darkness threatening an entire kingdom? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Ken Young on his new novel and series The King's Frog Hunter.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com Ken Young is a bestselling fantasy adventure author. He studied literature in college, and although he earned his living as a building contractor—including serving as a construction manager for Habitat for Humanity—writing has always been his lifelong passion. Ken began writing The King’s Frog Hunter as stories for his daughter when she was young, weaving in values he and his wife hoped she would carry into adulthood. Over the years, those stories grew into a full-length novel and became bestselling release. Today, Ken lives in the Inland Pacific Northwest of the U.S. with his wife and family of real and imaginary characters—and continues expanding the world of Ameram

When it comes to healthy eating, everyone is talking about protein, but nutrition experts say there are two nutrients many of us actually need more of – healthy fats and fiber. Tune in as Registered Dietitian Marina Chaparro is here to explain why these nutrients are so important and how one simple, everyday food makes it easy to get both healthy fats and fiber – and may also be helpful if watching your weight, using a GLP-1, or managing a chronic disease like type 2 diabetes.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comMarina Chaparro, MPH, RDN, CDCES is a nationally recognized bilingual pediatric dietitian, diabetes educator, author, speaker, and Founder & CEO of Nutrichicos, a bilingual platform helping families raise healthy eaters with less stress and more joy. She is the author of Diabetes & Pregnancy and host of the Messy Bites podcast. Living with Type 1 diabetes herself, Marina is

What if frequency could play a role in supporting the body’s natural ability to heal? Tune in for Michael Upstone on his Frequency Healing book series, and work at Keep Health Scientific Research.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comMichael Upstone has spent over 18 years working with some of the world’s most advanced home health technologies. Driven by a passion for empowering as many people as possible to achieve tangible results, his books offer clear, practical guidance on integrating energy devices, detox protocols, nutrition, holistic approaches to health, and environmental awareness to support the body’s natural self-healing potential. Michael serves as President of Keep Health Scientific Research, an international health research association based in Austria. https://keephealthresearch.orgOrder on AmazonBeginner’s Guide https://mybook.to/FH-beginners-colourHolistic Strategy https:/

What if your very first memory happened before you were born? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Diane Brandon on her Born Aware: Stories & Insights from Those Spiritually Aware Since Birth.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comDiane Brandon is an author, Integrative Intuitive Counselor, Intuition Teacher, Business Consultant, and Speaker who specializes in personal path, growth & dream interpretation. Former Radio Host, Diane has been facilitating, teaching, and assisting others in their personal and business lives since 1992, in both private consultations and group classes, workshops, and seminars helping others to transform their lives in a positive way and to find more fulfillment in life - to consistently positive feedback from her clients. https://www.dianebrandon.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0bGCvz6RTo learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact

Could the choices you make today help keep your mind sharper, stronger, and more resilient for decades to come? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Tommy Wood on his new book The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com \Dr. Tommy Wood is a neuroscientist, performance consultant, and elite-level professional nerd. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, where his research focuses on brain health across the lifespan. This includes therapies for newborn brain injury, prevention and treatment of adult brain trauma, and factors that contribute to long-term cognitive function and decline. Tommy received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Physiology and Neuro

What if the key to improving our mental health, reducing anxiety, and creating a healthier future isn't found within ourselves alone, but in reconnecting with the natural world we've forgotten we're part of? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Julie Brams, MA, LMFT, on her Nautilus award-winning book The Nature Embedded Mind: How the Way We Think Can Heal Our Planet and Ourselves.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com Julie Brams, M.A., LMFT is an Earth-centered psychotherapist, ANFT certified Forest Therapy Guide, meditation practitioner/teacher and author of The Nature Embedded Mind: How the Way We Think Can Heal Our Planet and Ourselves (CollectiveInk | Simon & Schuster). Her psychotherapy practice integrates traditional therapy, Earth-centered practices, meditation and the latest advances in the field of neuroscience. She was trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessin

Behind every athlete is a story of perseverance—and often those who help make it possible. When Wendy Stacken's son, Nick, was born, doctors warned he would face significant health challenges and an uncertain future. Today, at 31, Nick's lifelong participation in Special Olympics reflects determination, commitment, and optimism—as Special Olympics athletes compete throughout the summer. His journey shows the impact of dedicated care and strong family support. Tune in for Wendy Stacken and Lucille Accetta of CVS Health to discuss caregiving, resilience, and helping individuals with complex medical conditions thrive. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comLearn more about CVS Health at: www.cvshealth.comDiscover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportun

What if menopause wasn't something to simply survive, but an opportunity to become stronger, healthier and more confident? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Luci Harrison on her new book Your Menopause Balance: A practical, holistic guide to thriving beyond midlife. Unlock Your Energy, Confidence, and Joy.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comLuci Harrison has spent more than 20 years helping women improve their health as a personal trainer, Pilates Master Instructor and holistic lifestyle coach. Drawing on both her professional expertise and her own experience of burnout, chronic fatigue and perimenopause, she has written Your Menopause Balance - a practical guide to help women navigate midlife with confidence. The book has received international recognition, winning the 2026 American Legacy Book Award for Women's Health and being named Runner-Up in Self-Help. https://www.luciharrison.com