Moments With Marianne

In present-day New Orleans, three sisters live in a space between their refugee parents’ silence and their Vietnamese diaspora. Their only clue into their roots is their mother’s obsession with divining her daughters' fates through their Vietnamese zodiac signs. Tune in for a discussion with E. M. Tran on her new #novel Daughters of the New Year.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ E.M. Tran is a Vietnamese American author with an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Mississippi and a PhD in English and Creative Writing from Ohio University. Her fiction has been published in Joyland, Little Fiction, Territory, Complete Sentence, and her nonfiction has been published in Harvard Review, Los Angeles Review of Books, New Ohio Review, and Thril

Can we understand our own humanity through a discussion with ChatGPT? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Iain Thomas on his new #book What Makes Us Human?: An Artificial Intelligence Answers Life’s Biggest Questions.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ When international best-selling poet Iain S. Thomas’ mother passed away, he struggled to find a way to talk to his young children about the death of their grandmother. He needed answers to questions he didn’t have. He turned to the Bible, Tao Te Ching, to the poetry of Rumi and Sappho, to modern-day mystics. As he did this he thought, “What if I could ’talk’ to these spiritual works and ask it questions? Questions like ‘Why do people die?’ ‘How can I be happier?’ ‘What is the meaning of life?’" h

Can the stars help you understand your relationships more deeply? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Desiree Roby Antila on her new #book Sun Signs in Love: Relationship Compatibility by the Stars.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Desiree Roby Antila on a thorough exploration of all twelve signs, including their general characteristics, how they interact with other signs, how they are in bed, what actions can cause a breakup, and more. This comprehensive book also provides a variety of associations for every sign, including element, ruling planet, flowers, crystals, animals, foods, and more. From each sign's mythology to advice for resolving differences, Sun Signs in Love helps make your current and future relationships sail smoother and hap

Is there a practice to develop greater self-love? Tune in for a discussion with Tess Whitehurst on her new #book The Self-Love Superpower: The Magical Art of Approving of Yourself (No Matter What).#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Tess Whitehurst (Boulder, CO) is an intuitive counselor, energy worker, feng shui consultant, and speaker. She has appeared on the Bravo TV show Flipping Out and her writing has been featured such places as Writer's Digest, Llewellyn's annuals, and Spirit and Destiny magazine. She is also the founder and facilitator of Wisdom Circle, an online magical community and learning hub. www.tesswhitehurst.comGreg Marcus, PhD, is a Rabbi-in-training, and the creator of American Mussar, a 21st century Jewish spiritual practice for

Is there a path to becoming a better person? Tune in for a discussion with Greg Marcus as we talk about his new book The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions: Finding Balance Through the Soul Traits of Mussar. #MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Greg Marcus, PhD, is a Rabbi-in-training, and the creator of American Mussar, a 21st century Jewish spiritual practice for an authentic and meaningful life. He is a recovering workaholic, who has been practicing and teaching Mussar for almost 10 years. Greg offers guidance on how to lead a life of mindful harmony and spiritual integrity, drawing upon Jewish teachings and contemporary wisdom alike. He has a Ph.D. from MIT, worked for ten years as a marketer in Silicon Valley, and was a stay at home parent. http

Can running be a meditation? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Nita Sweeney on her new #book Make Every Move a Meditation: Mindful Movement for Mental Health, Well-Being, and Insight.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author, certified meditation leader, mental health advocate, ultramarathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg. Nita has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, and also publishes the writing resource newsletter, “Write Now Columbus.” https://nitasweeney.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #psychology #author #authorinterview #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #lifeskills #KMET1490AM

Can direct experience offer lessons for spiritual growth and development? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Paul Weiss on his new #book Make The Dharma of Direct Experience: Non-Dual Principles of Living. #MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Paul Weiss began serious practice in Zen as well as tai chi in 1966 and spent years in several training and monastic settings, including in schools and clinics in China. In 1981 he founded The Whole Health Center in Bar Harbor, Maine, where he teaches, counsels, and offers meditation retreats and his True Heart, True Mind Intensive. https://www.thewholehealthcenter.org For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #personalgrowth #pe

What can you do to improve your health and at the same time improve the health of our home planet? Tune in for this empowering discussion with Dana Ellis Hunnes, PhD, on her new #book Recipe for Survival: What You Can Do to Live a Healthier and More Environmentally Friendly Life.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Dana Ellis Hunnes PhD, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor with the Fielding School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and a Senior Dietitian at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. She earned her BS in nutrition and human biology from Cornell University, and her Masters of Public Health (MPH) and PhD from the Fielding School of Public Health at UCLA. At UCLA, Dana teaches courses on nutrition, chronic disease, and the environment. https://danaellishunnes.com For more show information vi

When your life is turned upside down, is there a path to navigate though it? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Valerie Gangas on her new #book In Deep Shift: Riding the Waves of Change to Find Peace, Fulfillment, and Freedom.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Valerie Gangas is a speaker, transformational life coach, and author who specializes in helping people gain a deeper understanding of who they are, so they can genuinely thrive and unleash their magic more fully. She has worked alongside the David Lynch Foundation and Oprah Winfrey, speaking to large groups nationwide about meditation and the benefits of expanding consciousness, and has contributed to Thrive Global and Spirituality & Health. She lives in the Midwest. www.valeriegangas.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglis

Can understanding how to use the abundant energy of the universe improve your health? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Jill Henry on her new #book Well-Being: Move into Energy Balance through Meditation, the Chakras, the Five Elements & Feng Shui. #MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Jill Henry, EdD, PT, APP, is an explorer, facilitator, and advancer of well-being in the metaphysical and alternative healing fields. She practices Polarity Therapy and Energy Body Integrations (EBI), writes articles, and conducts seminars on energy healing, self-development, and self-improvement. She translates the new paradigm of energy medicine into comprehensible and practical terms for general audiences and health care professionals. https://resourcesforwellbeing.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub

Is there a path to release our unhealthy beliefs? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Durgadas Duriel, on his new #book Worthy As You Are: Weed Out Unhealthy Beliefs and Nourish Your Authentic Self. #MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Durgadas Allon Duriel is a licensed clinical social worker and a certified holistic health practitioner working in private practice. He is a formal practitioner of magic with more than twenty years of experience and has practiced Yoga and meditation for over fifteen years. He holds a master's degree in social welfare from UCLA. http://www.durgadasallonduriel.com For more show information visit: www.MomentswithMarianne.com#bookclub #newbook #readinglist #mustread #bookish #kmet1490am #personaldevelopment #personal

Is there a guide for men to combat what’s holding them back from finding ultimate freedom? Tune in Tuesday, May 9th at 3pm PT/ 6pm ET for an inspiring discussion with Connor Beaton, on his new #book Men's Work: A Practical Guide to Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, and Find Freedom. #MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Connor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization dedicated to the personal and professional growth of men. He is an entrepreneur, writer, keynote speaker, and facilitator dedicated to building better men. Connor has spoken to large corporate brands, nonprofits, schools, and international organizations such as the United Nations, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Apple, TED, and Entrepreneurs’ Organization.

Can a mentor change your life? Over the course of two decades Dan was guided by four radically different mentors: the Professor, a scientist-mystic; the Guru, a charismatic spiritual master; the Warrior-Priest, a rescuer of lost souls; and the Sage, a servant of reality. Each of them generated mind-expanding experiences that prepared Dan for his calling as a down-to-earth spiritual teacher. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dan Millman on his new #book Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit: The True Story of My Spiritual Quest. Moments with Marianne airs Live in the Los Angeles area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM ABC Talk Radio! Dan Millman’s books and teachings have been a guiding light to millions of people. Author of eighteen books published in twenty-nine languages, Dan is also a former world-champion athlete, Stanford University gymnastics coach, martial arts instructor, and Oberlin College professor. His book Way of the Peaceful Warrior was adapted into a 2006 feature film. www.PeacefulWarrior.com

Is accountability not just living up to obligations and responsibilities but also seeing clearly? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Marc Lesser on his new #book Finding Clarity: How Compassionate Accountability Builds Vibrant Relationships, Thriving Workplaces, and Meaningful Lives.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Marc Lesser is a CEO, Zen teacher, author, and leads trainings and talks worldwide. He has led mindfulness and emotional intelligence programs at many of the world’s leading businesses and organizations including Google, SAP, Genentech, and Kaiser. https://marclesser.netFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #psychology #author #authorinterview #personalgrowth #personaldevel

Is our understanding of menopause all wrong? Tune in to this inspiring discussion with Susan Wilson, CNM, on her new #book Making Sense of Menopause: Harnessing the Power and Potency of Your Wisdom Years.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Susan Willson, CNM, is a Yale-educated certified nurse midwife and certified clinical thermographer with more than 40 years of experience in the women’s health field. She has taught at Omega Institute and is a frequent lecturer for the American College of Nurse-Midwives, where she lectures on women’s health and the emotional work of menopause. www.makingsenseofmenopause.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com #bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #psychology #author #authorinterview #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #lifeskills #KMET1490AM #radioshow #lifelessons #selfhe

Does the universe respond to our feelings? Tune in Tuesday, May 2nd at 3pm PT/ 6pm ET for an inspiring discussion with Sherianna Boyle, MEd, CAGS, on her new #book Energy in Action: The Power of Emotions and Intuition to Cultivate Peace and Freedom. @SoundsTrue#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Sherianna Boyle, MEd, CAGS, is an international Emotional Detox Coach and the author of nine books, including Emotional Detox Now. She has been featured in over 90 articles and is a presenter for renowned organizations such as PESI® Behavioral and Mental Health Education, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, 1440 Multiversity, and more. She is an adjunct psychology professor and founder of Emotional Detox Coaching®. sheriannaboyle.comFor more show informat

Is it possible to improve our memory? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Andrew Budson, MD, & Elizabeth Kensinger, PhD, on their new #book Why We Forget and How to Remember Better: The Science Behind Memory.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Andrew E. Budson, MD majored in chemistry and philosophy at Haverford College before receiving his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Budson is Professor of Neurology at Boston University, Lecturer in Neurology at Harvard Medical School, and Chief of Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology at the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System. His career combines education, research, and clinical care to help those with memory disorders. Budson is also the author of Seven Steps to Managing Your M

Is there a mystical system for harnessing divine inspiration in your writing? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Unbroken with Sherri Mandell, as we discuss her new #book The Kabbalah of Writing: Mystical Practices for Inspiration and Creativity.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Sherri Mandell is an award-winning writer who has contributed to numerous magazines and journals, including USA Today, The Times of Israel, Hadassah Magazine, and the Jerusalem Post. She is the author of several books, including a spiritual memoir The Blessing of a Broken Heart, which won a National Jewish Book Award in 2004. She holds a master’s degree in creative writing and studied Kabbalah with teachers in Jerusalem. For the past 20 years, she and her husband hav

Can you supercharge your writing; through dreams? Tune in Today at 3pm PT/ 6pm ET for an inspiring discussion with @Tziviadreams on her new #book Dreaming on the Page: Tap Into Your Midnight Mind to Supercharge Your Writing. #MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on #KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click the link in my profile to listen!Tzivia Gover is the author of several books including The Mindful Way to a Good Night's Sleep and Joy in Every Moment. A Certified Dreamwork Professional and the education director for the Institute for Dream Studies, Gover has led numerous workshops and panels about dreams, mindfulness, and writing, and she holds an MFA in writing from Columbia University. https://thirdhousemoon.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #psychology #author #authorinterview #perso

Can a near-death experience provide lessons of wisdom and insight, while offering profound clarity on how to claim your inner light? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Jacob Cooper, LCSW, as we discuss his new #book The Wisdom of Jacob’s Ladder.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Jacob Cooper holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Jacob is also a Certified Reiki Master, Certified Hypnotherapist, and specializes in Past Life Regression Therapy. As a psychotherapist, Jacob works with individuals, groups, and families in managing emotional barriers, promoting improved wellness, and resiliency. Jacob incorporates mindfulness and a spiritual approach to focus on the connection between the mind, body, an