Moments With Marianne

How can being grief-informed empower you to feel less confused and alone in your healing journey? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Meghan Riordan Jarvis, MA, LCSW, on her new #book Can Anyone Tell Me?: Essential Questions about Grief and Loss.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Meghan Riordan Jarvis, MA, LCSW, is a podcast host, TEDx speaker, and trauma-informed psychotherapist specializing in grief and loss. With 20 years of experience, she is the founder of the Grief Mentor MethodTM and speaks on the importance of understanding grief and supporting grievers. Meghan hosts the popular podcast Grief Is My Side Hustle and offers a free writing workshop, Grief Mates. She is also the author of End of the Hour, a memoir on trauma, loss, and healing. www.meghanriordanjarvis.com  For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What happens when a legendary skiing duo is forced to face buried family secrets and rekindle their bond after years apart? Don’t miss this page-turner of a novel that’s equal parts heartwarming, hilarious, and unforgettable! Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Megan Tady on her new novel Bluebird Day. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Megan Tady is a writer and editor running the company Word-Lift, and her writing has appeared in The Huffington Post and Ms. Magazine, among others. She was a finalist for the 2021 Penguin Random House Student Fiction Award. https://megantady.comor more show information visit:www.MariannePestana.com

Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in a cycle of fear, doubt, or pain? What if the real transformation you’re seeking doesn’t come from the outside world, but from unlocking the power within yourself? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Atousa Raissyan on her Nautilus Award winning book Change Yourself, Change the World: Transform Your Life From Fear-based Living To Choosing Love And Seeing Magic. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Atousa Raissyan is a Life Alchemist, spiritual mentor, shaman, and heart-centered healer. She supports individuals in releasing trauma, transforming fear-based patterns, and reconnecting to their truth through self-love. Atousa is the award-winning author of Change Yourself, Change The World, and her work has been featured in USA Today, NYC Journal, Entrepreneur Herald, and more. Her clients call her “a guiding light” and “pure magic,” and she’s been a featured speaker on podcasts, summits

Can the story of one girl's bravery inspire young readers to find their own voice in challenging times? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Addison Crissone on her new book The Yellow Badge: A Novel.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! From an early age Addison Crissone has dreamed of becoming a published author crafting many stories, poems, and blog posts with the passion of telling others about Jesus Christ. When she isn’t writing her own stories or researching historical accounts, you can find her reading in a hammock somewhere, working outdoors, or vacationing with her family at the beach. The Yellow Badge is her debut novel. https://addisoncrissone.pubsitepro.com/For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

How can understanding your personality type transform the way you communicate, build relationships, and make decisions in both your personal and professional life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Guadalupe Lepe on her new book Developing my TYPE: Personal Life Edition.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Guadalupe Lepe is the CEO of HDS, the authorized distributor of The Myers-Briggs Company in Mexico and Latin America. With over 18 years of experience in personality Type, she has dedicated her career to helping leaders, teams, and organizations unlock their potential through self-awareness and growth. Her book, Developing My TYPE, rooted in Carl Jung’s theories and the Myers-Briggs framework, explores how understanding personality types can transform relationships and foster personal development.  Guadalupe’s expertise includes delivering workshops and feedback sessions for senior leaders and strategic teams in top

Are you prepared for when life takes an unexpected turn? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with William Holditch on his new book Strategic Planning For The Golden Years: An Advanced Workbook for Organizing Key Personal, Medical, and Financial Information.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!William C. Holditch, a Texas native, earned a BS in Farm and Ranch Management from Texas A&M and an Executive MBA from Baylor. He helped grow his family’s event rental business from under $1 million to $11 million in annual revenue before its sale in 2017, establishing himself as an industry expert. Afterward, Holditch held executive roles in the special events industry until the COVID-19 pandemic, when he transitioned to serving as a Firefighter/EMT. He later became a college professor and continues his emergency service work in Central Illinois. A pivotal family moment in 2023 sparked the idea that led to his current writing project

How do you support someone you love through mental health crisis—without losing yourself in the process? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Sophie Scott on her new book You're Not Alone In This: Supporting a Loved One's Mental Health Without Losing Your Own. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Having founded Balance Magazine, the UK's award- winning wellness media brand, psychotherapist Sophie Scott has long been passionate about bringing mental and physical wellbeing to the masses. As the Editor-in- Chief for 6+ years, she championed innovation and accessibility across the industry, and was fortunate to work with A-list talent and spearhead partnerships with global brands, winning the PPA Award for Innovation in Publishing in 2018. Sophie has been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global and Wired. As an integrative psychotherapist, Sophie has a thriving private practice working with entrepreneurs, C-Suite executives, and ce

What if the path to food freedom and body confidence isn’t about control—but about becoming your own best friend? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Marla Mervis-Hartmann on her new book BE-Friend Yourself: Finding Freedom with Food and Peace with Your Body.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Marla Mervis-Hartmann is the creator of Love Your Body, Love Yourself, helping women embrace self-acceptance and heal their relationships with food and body image. Her personal transformation through self-compassion now fuels her work as a coach, speaker, and Reiki Master. Marla leads Body-Love Reiki Circles at Ai Pono Eating Disorder Recovery Center and serves as a Body Image Expert at Journey Malibu rehab center.   A TEDx speaker and passionate advocate for women’s wellness, Marla draws on her background in tantra, yoga, postpartum care, and lifestyle coaching. She lives in Maui with her family and supports others in living empo

What if the greatest gift you could give your children isn’t success, but the ability to be kind to themselves in life’s hardest moments? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Wendy O’Leary, MEd, & Louise Shanagher, MSc, on their new book Growing Self-Compassionate Children: A Family Guide for Nurturing Resiliency and Kindness. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Wendy O'Leary, MEd, is a mindfulness educator and a certified meditation and yoga teacher with a long-standing personal meditation practice. Wendy’s books are based on her 15-plus years of experience teaching mindfulness and skills for emotional awareness and regulation to children and “their adults.” She is a certified parent educator, an online contributor to Mindful Magazine, and a 2020 Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient. https://www.wendyoleary.comLouise Shanagher MSc, s a mindfulness educator, children’s therapist, author, and founder of the Creative Mi

What if God never wanted you to live in fear, shame, or self-hate — but to know, without a doubt, that you are deeply loved? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail on her new book God Didn't Make Us to Hate Us: 40 Devotions to Liberate Your Faith from Fear and Reconnect with Joy.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail, a.k.a. “Father Lizzie,” is the vicar of Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas, which she planted in 2022. Known online for her trademark phrase “beloved babes of God,” she uses her social media platform to unravel toxic theology and reveal the abiding love of a joy-full God. She lives with her husband, Rev. Jonathan, and their two beloved daughters, who are often found on Lizzie’s hip or underfoot while she preaches.  https://revlizzie.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Have you ever given so much of yourself — been so kind, so selfless — that it left you drained, lost, or even broken? What  do you do when your kindness becomes a magnet for toxic relationships and how do you reclaim your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Tara Wolfe Schaan on her new book Unravel Notebook. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Tara Wolfe Schaan is a REALTOR®, Life Coach, and host of Live Brighter with Tara, which is dedicated to helping women navigate personal transformation. With a background in science, education, and fitness, she spent years balancing multiple roles, including motherhood and teaching. Behind the façade of a picture-perfect life, she endured a marriage marked by emotional neglect and silent abuse, leading to a Bipolar diagnosis. After two psychiatric hospitalizations and two decades in the marriage, she began a journey of self-discovery, questioning long-held beliefs and reclai

What if the secret to a more fulfilling life was hidden in the principles of magic? Learn how small shifts—can unlock more meaning in our lives. Are you ready to make magic in your own life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Brad Meltzer on his new  book Make Magic: The Book of Inspiration You Didn't Know You Needed. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!   Brad Meltzer is the Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod, The Escape Artist, and eleven other bestselling thrillers, with more than 11 million copies sold. He also writes non-fiction books like The Nazi Conspiracy, about a secret plot to kill FDR, Stalin, and Winston Churchill at the height of WWII – and the Ordinary People Change the World kids book series, which inspired the PBS KIDS TV show, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.  He is also the host of Brad Meltzer’s Lost History and Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History Channel, and

Are you the go-to person for everyone’s problems and struggling to set boundaries? Do you feel drained from always putting others first? Tune in for an inspiring discussion Amy Wilson on her new book Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser.#MomentsWithMarianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Amy Wilson is an author, recipient of a Mom's Choice Gold Award, and has served as contributing editor for Parenting Magazine. Her writing has also appeared in Redbook, Parents, and New York Family magazines, and on websites like CNN, NPR, and The New York Times. Amy is also an actor who starred on Broadway and appeared as a series regular on multiple network sitcoms. Amy was the performer and creator of Mother Load, a solo show which toured to sixteen cities nationwide after its hit off-Broadway run. Her comedy solo work was also featured at the HBO US Comedy Arts Festival. https://www.amywilson.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePest

What if the key to unlocking your highest potential wasn’t about finding yourself—but creating yourself? Tune in as we dive into a thought-provoking conversation with mystical comedian and 'hope dealer' Justin L. Shaw, who turned his battles with trauma into a powerful system for transformation outlined in his new book Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! When Source does not call the qualified, it qualifies the called.  Justin L. Shaw is a mystical comedian, stand up philosopher, and Sourcerer passionate about empowering people to reclaim their self-worth and manifest their highest potential. Following a long battle with substance abuse, PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders, Justin, a former stand-up comedian, experienced firsthand the redeeming power of Source energy after an incredible experience he will never forget. This led him to studying and practicing v

Have you ever felt like life is giving you exactly what you put into it—good or bad? What if karma was a powerful tool you can use to bring more peace and positivity into your life?  Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Venerable Lama Lhanang Rinpoche & Mordy Levine on their new book The Beginner’s Guide to Karma: How to Live with Less Negativity and More Peace. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Lama Lhanang Rinpoche was born in the Amdo region of historic Tibet and received a traditional monastic education and later studied under several respected Tibetan lamas. Today, he teaches Vajrayana Buddhism at the Jigme Lingpa Center in San Diego, California. http://www.BuddhistSanDiego.comMordy Levine is an entrepreneur, meditation teacher, and the president of the Jigme Lingpa Center. He also created the Meditation Pro Series, a meditation program designed to alleviate chronic health issues. http://www.MordyLevine.com  

Has a new frontier in healing been uncovered? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Shamini Jain, PhD, on her upcoming documentary The Energy That Heals, award-winning book Healing Ourselves: Biofield Science and the Future of Health, and her new album Kaliyuga Blues. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Dr. Shamini Jain is Founder and CEO of the 501c3 social-profit Consciousness and Healing Initiative (CHI), an international collaborative of scientists, healing practitioners, educators and artists who lead humanity to heal ourselves.  Dr. Jain is a clinical psychologist, and an award-winning researcher and author in psychoneuroimmunology, integrative health and biofield science. She also serves as an adjunct professor at UC San Diego's Department of Family Medicine, where she supports research education within UCSD's Centers for Integrative Health.  Dr. Jain is a sought-after speaker and teacher with ample media experienc

Is there a hero’s journey specifically designed for women? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Joan Perry on her new book The Heroine’s Journey: The Art of Becoming the Heroine of Your Own Life.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Joan Perry is a best-selling author, speaker, investor, and host of The Heroine’s Journey with Joan Perry podcast. She writes for Medium.com and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Glamour Magazine, NPR’s All Things Considered, and The Gayle King Show. Joan’s best-selling books include The Heroine’s Journey: The Art of Becoming the Heroine of Your Own Life, A Girl Needs Cash (Random House), and Living Proof (co-authored with Lisa Nichols). A trailblazer in finance, she founded the first woman-owned investment banking firm in the U.S., underwriting municipal bonds and trading billions in securities despite skepticism about women taking financial risks.  She has spoken on major st

Are you experiencing the lingering impact of sexual trauma in your life and wondering how to truly heal? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Erika Shershun on her book and work Healing Sexual Trauma Guided Journal: Writing and Somatic Practices to Help You Process, Heal, and Feel Safe.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Erika Shershun, MA, LMFT, is a somatic psychotherapist who specializes in helping trauma survivors reclaim the life they were meant to live. She’s the author of the Healing Sexual Trauma Guided Journal, the Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook, Create Boundaries & Live with Resilience, and the PESI Sexual Trauma Clinical Training. The workbook is available in Spanish (Tengo Un Trauma Corporal?), Russian, and Polish. Her approach is trauma informed, rooted in somatic principles, drawing on neuroscience and integrative modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, energy psychology, mindfulness, self-compassion,

Is it possible to address conflict calmly and constructively when it arises? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Michael J. Lee, PhD, on How to Manage Stress & Anxiety During Conflicts. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!Michael J. Lee, PhD, teaches and writes in the areas of political communication and rhetoric. He received his Ph.D., in Communication studies at the University of Minnesota, his M.A. (Communication) and B.A. (Political Science),at the University of Georgia.  His research focuses on political branding, political identity, strategic communication, and audience positioning in American politics.  His work has earned over a dozen awards including five national book awards for his first book, Creating Conservatism: Postwar Words that Made an American Movement. His latest book is We Are Not One People: Separatism and Secession in American Politics Since 1776. He is regularly invited to speak about his res

Are you struggling to unlock a restful night’s sleep and reclaim your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Steve Smith on his science based sleeping course Fight For The Night. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Dr. Steve Smith is a passionate advocate for finding rest and peace in a world filled with busyness and distraction. A medical doctor with a deep love for both science and faith, Dr. Smith brings a unique perspective to the intersection of spirituality, personal reflection, and the wonders of creation. Through his work on the Live from Rest podcast and app, he guides listeners to the glory of God by exploring timeless truths and practical approaches to living with intention and balance. Drawing on his personal journey, Dr. Smith offers thought-provoking insights into the harmony between faith and the natural world. His reflections, grounded in scripture, encourage others to marvel at the intricacy of