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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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/
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Raising Spiritually Aligned Children with Efrat Shokef, PhD
04/02/2026 Duration: 55minAre there universal foundations that allow children to stay rooted in their inner wisdom, no matter what is happening in the world around them? 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.comFor more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/
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A Clean You Can Carry with Wy Livingston
04/02/2026 Duration: 20minWant that fresh, just-washed feeling with you wherever you go? Tune in as Founder Wy Livingston joins us to share Eco Bidét® — A Clean You Can Carry. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comThis portable, TSA-approved “bidet in a bottle” uses a gentle, plant-based formula so you can feel comfortable and refreshed anytime, anywhere. Wy introduces the inspiration behind Eco Bidét®, why so many people are turning to portable cleansing solutions, and how this refillable, travel-friendly design is creating a new standard for on-the-go comfort. From daily errands to long-distance travel, eco bidét® offers a simple way to feel clean, confident, and cared for no matter where life takes you. Stay tuned as Wy explains how this simple idea is transforming on-the-go hygiene. Learn more about Eco Bidét™ A Clean You Can Carry at http://eco-bidet.com For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/
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Real Ingredients, Real Cookies with MasterChef Whitney Miller
13/01/2026 Duration: 31minWhat happens when a MasterChef winner decides that using real, wholesome ingredients can actually redefine what a cookie means? Tune in for this engaging discussion with Whitney Miller and discover how real ingredients are changing the cookie game!Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comIn 2010, at just 22 years old, Whitney Miller was declared the winner of MasterChef - the hit reality cooking show hosted by Gordon Ramsay. Since winning the show, she has traveled the globe, cooking in the world’s most exclusive kitchens and appearing alongside celebrity chefs such as Guy Fieri, Curtis Stone, and Buddy Valastro. Whitney’s celebrity clientele has included Chip and Joanna Gaines, Tim Tebow, Willie Robertson, Jase & Missy Robertson, Rascal Flatts and many more, and notable names like Jessica Simpson and Reese Witherspoon have become some of Whitney’s Cookies' best customers. Whitney’s many television
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The Work of Intergration After Awakening with Pavel AEON
13/01/2026 Duration: 29minWhy do so many people feel burned out after personal or spiritual breakthroughs, and how can integration change that? Tune in for Pavel Aeon on exploring what it means to integrate awakening experiences at the nervous system level.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comPavel AEON, of Upper Aeon, is a multifaceted expert in self-realization techniques, an international conscious DJ/Producer, and a serial entrepreneur with a passion for holistic wellness. His innovative BDM method integrates powerful tools from across the globe, including breathwork, movement, and mindfulness practices, to guide individuals toward balance and inner peace. As a certified Wim Hof Instructor and Ambassador of Peace, Pavel's mission is to empower others to align with their true selves and foster community connection through the transformative power of movement and sound. Performing at festivals, retreats, conscious parties,