Synopsis
In a single moment your life can change! Moments with Marianne is a transformative hour that covers an endless array of topics with the best of the best. Her guest are leaders in their fields, ranging from inspirational authors, top industry leaders, business and spiritual entrepreneurs. Each guest is gifted, and a true visionary! A recognized leader in her own work, and while teaching others to develop, refocus, and grow; Marianne will bring the best guest, and sometimes a special surprise. Dont miss this you never know just which moment will change your life forever.
Episodes
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Come Back to Love with Robyn Vogel, MA
03/03/2026 Duration: 57minWhat if your most painful heartbreak isn’t the end of your story, but the doorway back to finding true love? Join us for an inspiring discussion with Robyn Vogel, MA, on her new book Come Back to Love: A Path to Healing. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comRobyn Vogel, MA, is a trauma-informed psychotherapist, IFS-trained clinician, couples specialist, and certified Love and Intimacy Coach who helps individuals and couples heal relational wounds and build emotionally secure, authentic connections. She holds a master’s degree in psychotherapy and is credentialed as a Mental Health Counselor, High Conflict Divorce Coach, Certified Sex Educator, and Certified Sex Coach. Vogel integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) with advanced training in couples therapy, divorce mediation, EMDR, tantra-informed relational work, Reiki Level III, and Access Bars facilitation. She is the creator of the Come Back to
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Clarity Through Chaos with Michael King
25/02/2026 Duration: 53minWhat if clarity, not hustle, is the real secret behind today’s most effective leaders? Tune in for coaching & keynote speaker Michael King as we discuss moving leaders to action and achieving Clarity Through Chaos.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comMichael King is a top executive coach, keynote speaker, and recording artist helping leaders rise through clarity and creativity. As the founder of TEAMS.Coach and creator of the TEAMS Method™, he works with Fortune 500 companies, fast-growing startups, and nonprofits to align leadership, vision, culture, and strategy. His unique keynote experiences blend coaching, live music, and film to move audiences from burnout to breakthrough. Michael’s latest leadership short film, Through the Haze, and student-centered performance, You Are the Gift, show why he’s a category-of-one speaker at the intersection of business, artistry, and purpose. https://www.mic
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Healing Collective Pain with Liz Moyer Benferhat
24/02/2026 Duration: 49minWhen the world feels overwhelming, could your emotional response actually be the beginning of meaningful change? Tune in for Liz Moyer Benferhat on her new book When the World Hurts: Why the World’s Pain Makes Sense—and What You Can Do About It.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.com Empath by nature and change-maker by trade, Liz Moyer Benferhat has worked in the sustainable development field for nearly twenty years, she knows how much heart goes into caring about our world. This is why she launched We Heal For All in 2018—to support fellow helpers, healers, and change makers with the many normal feelings that come with being alive and attuned to the changes in our world. Through healing Circles, writing, meditations, and trainings, she offers collective healing as a way to make sense of the world’s pain and as a set of practices for what to do about it. She lives in the Bronx, NY, with her husband, d
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Groundbreaking Approach to Wellness Using ECHO Water with Josh Carr
18/02/2026 Duration: 23minWhat if the water you drink could do more than hydrate and actually help support your body at the deepest cellular level? Join us for an insightful conversation with Josh Carr, CEO of ECHO Water, and the groundbreaking approach to wellness. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comJosh Carr is a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing expert with over a decade of experience turning ideas into thriving businesses. Since February 2023, he has served as CEO of Echo, leading the manufacturing and sales of hydrogen water machines for home and business use, driven by his passion for innovation and world-changing products. Previously, he was Chief Marketing Officer at Pillow Cube, where he boosted brand visibility and growth, and co-founder and CMO of Zulu Marketing, helping bootstrap its revenue to $40 million annually. He also founded Buzzio, a consultancy specializing in influencer marketing, and began his car
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Lost in Time with Jack Bialik
18/02/2026 Duration: 31minWhat secrets are buried when ancient civilizations collapsed and what warnings do they hold for our future? Tune in for Jack Bialik we discuss his new book Lost in Time: Our Forgotten and Vanishing Knowledge. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comJack R. Bialik's life and career have spanned the globe and the technological spectrum. His worldview was shaped by living in many states at an early age and traveling the world, giving him a unique lens on how different cultures operate. With a background in electrical engineering, his professional journey took him from working for the U.S. Air Force to a long, impactful career at Motorola, and eventually to contributions in White House technology initiatives and humanitarian efforts in Haiti. As a global innovator and thought leader, Bialik now dedicates his time to exploring the cyclical nature of human knowledge—how we gain it, how we lose it, and, most
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Raising Soul-Connected Children with Efrat Shokef, PhD
17/02/2026 Duration: 17minWhat if the greatest gift we can give children is helping them trust their inner voice, even when the world feels uncertain? Join us for an illuminating discussion with Efrat Shokef, PhD, on her new book UniverSoul Promises: Foundations for Creating the Conditions Our Children Need to Thrive in Times of Transformation.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comDr. Efrat Shokef holds a PhD in social-organizational psychology, is a Fulbright Alumni, and the author of the Silver Nautilus Award-winning book: The Promise We Made. Dr. Shokef guides parents in parenting from their essence, choosing, healing, and becoming the humans their children chose to come to. Explore Dr. Shokef's transformative insights at www.EfratShokef.comPublish your book while retaining 100% of your rights and royalties. Learn more about publishing, publicity services, and show opportunities at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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Awakening the Mystic with Rob Dorgan
17/02/2026 Duration: 36minWhat if the mystical traditions once dismissed as fringe ideas actually hold powerful insight into personal transformation, consciousness, and the future of humanity? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Rob Dorgan on his new book Awakening the Mystic: A Novel of Cosmic Love and Healing.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comRob Dorgan holds an MA in European History from the University of Cincinnati and has been passionate about storytelling since childhood. His path shifted from academia to the study of astrology and yoga after training with renowned astrologer and author Linda Goodman and later mentoring under master astrologer Alan Oken. A certified yoga educator, international retreat facilitator, meditation teacher, and practicing astrologer, Dorgan blends spiritual insight with storytelling in his debut novel, Awakening the Mystic. He is currently working on a sequel, a memoir about his tim
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Harry Hopkins, One Ordinary Man with Steve Vesce
14/02/2026 Duration: 31minCan one “ordinary” person really help save a nation during its darkest hour, or even help shape the outcome of a world war? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Steve Vesce on his new book One Ordinary Man: A Novel Based on the True Story of Harry Hopkins.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comSteve Vesce is a successful entrepreneur with a lifelong passion for Modern U.S. and European History. He was the Founder and CEO of three pioneering companies, and has given more than a dozen seminars on the people, events, and issues that impacted America leading up to and including World War II. One Ordinary Man is his first novel. https://www.stevevesce.comLearn more about publishing your book, publicity services, and show opportunities at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
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The Impossible Dream with Dirk Smith
14/02/2026 Duration: 33minWhat would faith look like if living in a place where owning a Bible could cost you your freedom? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dirk Smith on his new book The Impossible Dream: The Unstoppable Journey of God’s Word Behind the Iron Curtain and Beyond.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comDirk Smith, co-author of The Impossible Dream, serves as EEM Vice President, following his highly successful tenure as a development officer with his alma mater, Harding University. An accomplished manager, he earned experience in business development with an eye for revenue building through positions with firms like Jackson & Coker in Dallas, Texas, and T. Williams Consulting serving clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. He has a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and an MBA with a focus on Organizational Development and Ethics. At EEM, Dirk oversees fundraising and marketing efforts as well
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The Akashic Records- A Timeless Field of Wisdom with Heather Ivany
10/02/2026 Duration: 45minWhat if you could access a timeless field of wisdom that not only offers clarity but empowers your daily life? Join us as Heather Ivany, renowned leader in the Akashic Records, shares how gentle intuition, discernment, and lived guidance can help you trust your inner knowing and step into your soul’s evolution.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comHeather Ivany is an internationally recognized leader in the field of Akashic Records, leading transformative trainings and immersive retreats across the globe. For over twenty years, she has been at the forefront of making this ancient mystical practice accessible and practical for modern seekers, spiritual entrepreneurs, and conscious leaders. As founder of the School of Akashic Records (SOAR), Heather has trained students worldwide, teaching them to access the Akashic Records not as passive observers, but as active participants in their soul's evolution.
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Becoming An Energy Shifter with Fedra Tehrani, LMFT
10/02/2026 Duration: 35minWhat if the key to transforming your life wasn’t changing what happens to you, but learning to shift your energy and bounce back stronger every time? Tune in for an empowering discussion with Fedra Tehrani, LMFT, on how to become an energy shifter. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comFedra Tehrani, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the owner of Horizons Clinical Therapy, serving clients across San Francisco and California. Her practice empowers adults and adolescents with neurodivergent diagnoses as they navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma. With a therapeutic orientation rooted in psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, somatic, and solution-focused modalities, she also incorporates guided imagery and meditation. Fedra is dedicated to helping clients from diverse cultural backgrounds move beyond survival and into thriving.https://horizonsempowerment.com https://www.psycholo
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Unlocking Equine Secrets: The Art of Telepathy with Ditte Young
09/02/2026 Duration: 58minEver wondered what your horse is thinking? Step into the profound world of telepathic animal communication and discover a deeper bond with your equine companion as we’re joined by Ditte Young, sharing insights from her new book What The Horse Whispers: A Deeper Understanding of the Horse’s Mind and Heart.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comDitte Young is an internationally renowned telepath, licensed therapist, animal communicator, clairvoyant, intuitive coach, and bestselling author who has dedicated her life to expanding human understanding of consciousness, connection, and communication, both seen and unseen. Featured on The Telepathy Tapes, Netflix, TEDx, The Money Heist, and MTV Radio, Ditte has been showcasing her expertise in animal telepathy and intuitive communication. Born with a rare sensitivity to the spiritual world, Ditte possesses a unique ability to practice telepathy with remarkabl
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A Daily Reset for Inner Peace with Jenny Garufi
09/02/2026 Duration: 21minCan a simple daily ritual quietly change the way you move through your entire day? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Jenny Garufi on her new book The 3 Minute Shower Reset: 21 Days to Inner Peace. 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 Jenny Garufi is an international best-selling author, intuitive healer, and mind-body-spirit mentor. She healed herself from chronic illness in just three weeks and has spent the last 20 years helping others transform their lives. She is the author of Soul Alchemy, A Short Path to Change and her most recent book, The 3-Minute Shower Reset, offering practical tools for self-love, mindfulness, and empowerment. http://jennygarufi.com/ Purchase your copy today on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5BYPZJdFor more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/
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Awaken Your Roots with Lorena Saavedra Smith
09/02/2026 Duration: 30minWhat if the path to healing begins not in striving, but in coming home to yourself? Tune in for Lorena Saavedra Smith on her new book Awaken Your Roots: Reclaim Your Ancestry and Sovereignty by Heeding the Jaguar’s Call.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comLorena Saavedra Smith is a pacha philosopher and ecopsychologist. Originally from Perú and replanted to the US, Lorena is a lifelong storyteller and keeper of Andean ancestral wisdom and medicine. With more than two decades of experience in the wellness industry, Lorena draws on a multidisciplinary background to help others find healing through inner wisdom and the healing powers of nature. She’s a proud US Navy veteran spouse living in the Washington, DC, area. www.lorenasaavedrasmith.com For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/
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The Viper & I AM Princess Diana with Brad Meltzer
09/02/2026 Duration: 15minFrom page-turning suspense to stories that inspire young readers, Tune in for New York Times Bestselling Author Brad Meltzer as he discusses his two hot new books The Viper and I Am Princess Diana.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comBrad Meltzer is the Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod and twelve other bestselling thrillers. He also writes nonfiction books like The JFK Conspiracy, and the Ordinary People Change the World kids book series. Brad is also the host of Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History Channel and is responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag with his show, Brad Meltzer’s Lost History. https://www.bradmeltzer.comFor more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/
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Be Yourself to Free Yourself with G. Brian Benson
09/02/2026 Duration: 47minWhat if the freedom you’re searching for begins with fully being yourself? Tune in for G. Brian Benson as he discusses Be Yourself to Free Yourself, A Journey Back to Wholeness, Voice, and Truth.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comG. Brian Benson is an intuitive consciousness bridge who is an award-winning and #1 best-selling author, poet, podcast host, mentor, filmmaker, producer and TEDx speaker. Brian creates to amplify hearts, spark self-discovery, and remind others of their own light. As a 4x Ironman triathlete, cross-country bicyclist and cancer survivor, Brian knows the value of hard work and never giving up on his dreams, a message he shares with audiences through each of his creative expressions. https://www.gbrianbenson.com www.habitsforsuccessbook.com For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/
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Stories from the Naval Academy and Beyond with James D. Paulk, Jr
08/02/2026 Duration: 01h44sHow did a Naval Academy graduate move from submarines and corporate leadership to protecting the ocean and helping change conservation laws? Tune in for James D. Paulk, Jr, as he shares stories from the Naval Academy and beyond!Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comBorn and raised in the small town of Brunswick, Georgia, James D. Paulk, Jr., graduated from Glynn Academy, attended the military school, North Georgia College, located in the mountains of Dahlonega, Georgia, and graduated in the Class of 1957 at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He served five years on active duty and five years in the Reserve force as a Naval submarine officer. During a business career of twenty-six years with Procter and Gamble, he worked in manufacturing management before starting a business consulting company with other retirees. When he was asked to take on marine conservation projects, his life
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Playing Full Out with Tisha Marie Cain, JD, CHt
08/02/2026 Duration: 47minWhat does it really mean to show up fully for your life? Tune in for Playing Full-Out with Tisha Marie Cain, on what it takes to step beyond self-doubt, release limiting beliefs, and live with greater intention.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comTisha Marie Cain, JD, CHt, is an executive counsel, c-suite breakthrough mindset coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and multiple #1 bestselling international author and artist who helps people rewire their subconscious, release emotional weight, and transform their relationship with money, power, and self-worth. https://tishamariecain.com For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/
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Having a Voice of Impact with Joel Weldon
08/02/2026 Duration: 37minWhat if your voice, whether in everyday conversations or stepping into a voice-over role, could shape how others trust, connect, and truly experience you? Tune in as we explore You You Are The Message: Revolutionary Speaking Tools for a Better Life, Deeper Loves, and Irresistible Leadership, a guide by two lifelong communicators packed with transformative speaking tools. We’ll be joined by actor and storyteller Joel Welden, who brings his wealth of experience from voice-over, stage, and screen to show you how to master your message and turn your everyday words into powerful tools for building stronger connections and impactful leadership. https://www.youarethemessagebook.com Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comFor more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/
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Upcoming Film Connection Pending… with Kelsey Cooke & Chris Guerra
08/02/2026 Duration: 17minLooking for a film that brings back the charm of the 90s rom-com era? Discover why Connection Pending... might be your new favorite? Tune in as we dive into some exciting film news: ThisIsHardToRead Productions has announced the official lineup for their 1990s-set romantic comedy Connection Pending.... The film features Groundlings alumni Chris Guerra and Kelsey Cooke, along with Eric Petersen making his feature directorial debut, in this exclusive interview. https://www.thisishardtoreadprod.comMoments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comFor more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/