Moments With Marianne

How can women reclaim their femininity, while redefining what it means to be a W.O.M.A.N.? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Gina Cloud as we talk about her best-selling #book W.O.M.A.N.: A New Definition For Reclaiming The Feminine.#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, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Gina Cloud is the creator of GinaCology, a lifestyle, health and wellness revolution, where she is a speaker, consultant, author, and natural beauty/life coach, educating thousands of women worldwide. With over 25 years of expertise in her field, Gina empowers women to live fully awake and alive by breaking free of the media’s influence on how they relate to their bodies, each other and men. Her radically unique approach transforms women’s lives from the inside out as she helps them rediscover the self-love, and self-esteem that has always been deep within

Can understanding the nature of reality led us to improvements in our psychological wellbeing, social harmony, spiritual wealth, or the health of this planet? Tune in for an inspiring discussion Andy Karr as we discuss his new book Into the Mirror: A Buddhist Journey through Mind, Matter, and the Nature of Reality.#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 ABC News Radio KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Andy Karr is a teacher, author and photographer who offers profound and penetrating insights into dharma and mind. At an early age, he dreamed of becoming a Zen master—probably the result of reading Zen in the Art of Archery as a teenager, and watching too many samurai movies when he was in college. That led him to Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind, and the San Francisco Zen Center, to train under Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, and subs

Is it possible to create the life you want? Tune in on Tuesday, June 6th at 3pm PT/6pm ET for an inspiring discussion with artist and author, Ken Elliott on his artwork and his book Manifesting 123, and you don’t need #3. #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 ABC News Radio KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM! No the the Southern California area? Click here to listen LIVE: https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Ken Elliott is an artist and writer living in Castle Rock Colorado. He is a full-time artist that exhibits nationally and someone who has experienced and collected astonishing stories for over 30 years. In his book, Manifesting 1,2,3 and you don’t need #3, Ken has experienced sending objects in thought and having them appear in the home of someone gifted enough to describe what had been sent. Ken learned that intentions instantaneously start to manifest on the ‘other side.' https://mani

Do you know how the Finnish art of Sisu can dramatically change your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with E. Elisabet Lahti, Ph.D., MSc, MAPP, on her new book Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu.#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 ABC News Radio KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM! E. Elisabet Lahti, PhD, is an awarded educator, applied psychology researcher, and founder of Sisu Lab which builds communities and organizational cultures based on everyday leadership as expression of courage and compassion. Her work has been featured in The New Yorker, Business Insider, BBC, and Forbes. Originally from Finland, she’s taught internationally and given talks at Fortune 500 companies. www.sisulab.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #lifeskills #KMET1490AM

Most people have heard of near-death experiences, but do you know about the life of one of the researcher that helped to bring this discussion forward? Tune in for this discussion with PMH Atwater on her new book Edge Walker: The Many Lives and Deaths of PMH Atwater.#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/ Dr. P.M.H. Atwater is an international authority on near-death experiences and spiritual transformations. “Different” since childhood, she conducted her first double-blind study with a control group at the age five. This led to extensive studies in altered states of consciousness and the transformational process, leading her to initiate Idaho’s first non-profit metaphysical corporation, Inner Forum. http://www.pmhatwater.com For more show information

How can we be present for those experiencing grief & loss? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Colin Campbell on his new #book Finding The Words: Working Through Profound Loss with Hope and Purpose.#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/ Colin Campbell is a writer and director for theater and film. The short film he wrote and directed with his beautiful and talented wife, Seraglio, was nominated for an Academy Award. Campbell teaches screenwriting at Chapman University and theater at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He has a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MFA from Columbia University. https://colincampbellauthor.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #aut

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