Moments With Marianne

Are you looking for a holistic path to healing? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Ayla Shepherd on her new book The Truth Trip: Healing Trauma and Disease through Psychedelic Wisdom. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Ayla Shepherd is a trauma-informed therapist, author, and holistic retreat facilitator. With a background spanning corporate roles at Emirates Airlines, Samsung Electronics, and a leading Middle Eastern construction group, she has since returned her focus to healing and wellness. Ayla is an active member of global plant medicine and Compassionate Inquiry communities, and has contributed to the design of a multimillion-dollar wellness retreat. A seasoned writer, her work has been featured in international lifestyle publications, and she continues to inspire through her transformative coaching programs and therapeutic practices. https://www.aylashepherd.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePest

Looking for a costal getaway that’s a hidden gem? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with owner and fifth-generation innkeeper Cally Coombs on Little River Inn. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Cally Coombs grew up working in the restaurant at Little River Inn.  At age 5, she helped the bartender polish glasses in exchange for Shirley Temples.  After graduating from Columbia University, Cally lived all over the United States waiting tables and bartending, always returning to Little River Inn to help run the family business.  Back home for good since 2003, she has become the fifth- generation innkeeper of Little River Inn. Cally is a board member of several local non-profits, including the Mendocino County Tourism Commission and the Mendocino Area Parks Association.  She is passionate about growing the local economy while preserving the Mendocino lifestyle. Cally holds the 2011 CHLA Outstanding General Manager award and t

Are you dreaming of a secluded getaway that combines breathtaking nature, adventure, and modern comforts? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with General Manager Valerie Frapp on the Historic Tapoco Lodge in North Carolina.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Valerie Frapp, General Manager at Historic Tapoco Lodge, is a dynamic leader with over 25 years of experience in human resources, hospitality, tourism, and marketing. Known for her problem-solving skills and dedication to Southern hospitality, Valerie has excelled in managing teams, driving strategic initiatives, and delivering exceptional results. A former attendee of the University of Oklahoma, Valerie’s extensive travels across all 50 U.S. states and 23+ countries have shaped her global perspective and versatile leadership style. Passionate about mentoring future leaders, she remains committed to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of industry trends. Vi

Did you know there was a secret assassination attempt on JFK before his tragic death in Dallas?  Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Brad Meltzer on his new  book THE JFK CONSPIRACY: The Secret Plot to K*** Kennedy—and Why It Failed. 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 k*** 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 is responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag that the firefighters raised at Grou

Are you conforming to the expectations of others instead of living life on your own terms? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Hailima Yates on her #book  Dissolving the Anchor: Untethering Dysphoria and Self-Doubt to Create an Empowered Life. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Hailima I. Yates is the CEO and Founder of Luv Mrk, a coaching company providing transformative workshops, events, and multimedia productions on self-empowerment; social, emotional, and mental wellness; and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Luv Mrk inspires others to recognize their power to transform themselves in ways that positively impact their life and their community. https://www.hiyates.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if we saw motherhood as an opportunity for a mother to access a deeper sense of her own power and authenticity?  Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Jessie Harrold on her new book Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Jessie Harrold is a coach and doula who has been supporting women through radical life transformations and other rites of passage for over fifteen years. She works one-on-one with women and mothers, facilitates mentorship programs, women’s circles and rituals, and hosts retreats and nature-based experiences. Jessie is also the host of The Becoming Podcast.  http://www.jessieharrold.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Do you feel like you’ve lost your creative spark? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Becca Powers on her new book A Return to Radiance: The POWER Method to Ignite Your Soul and Unleash Your Potential.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Becca Powers is an author, Fortune 500 high-tech sales executive, keynote speaker, and CEO of Powers Peak Potential, she has worked with industry giants Cisco, Dell, Royal Caribbean International, and Office Depot. With an impressive record of leading large teams and hitting $500 million in annual revenue, Powers has earned the coveted President’s Club award seven times. A certified kundalini yoga teacher and Reiki Master, she lives in Florida. Visit her online at http://www.BeccaPowers.com. For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Do you wish you could spend less time on social media, or maybe even quit it altogether? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Amelia Knott on her new book The Art of Thriving Online: A Workbook: Creative Exercises to Help You Stay Grounded and Feel Joy in the World of Social Media. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Amelia Knott, RP, RCAT, is an art psychotherapist who specializes in the mental health impacts of hustle culture and social media. With over a decade of facilitation experience, she offers meaningful mental health care through one-on-one art therapy, group sessions, and workshops, and also hosts Anti-Hustle Art Studio, a resource for coworking sessions to help others carve out time to care for themselves with creativity. She lives in Slocan, BC. www.arttherapyinreallife.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Are you looking for a way to alleviate TMJ pain with a powerful, integrative mind-body approach? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Cator Shachoy on her new #book The TMJ Handbook: A Therapeutic Guide to Relieving Jaw Tension and Pain with Yoga and Mindfulness. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Cator Shachoy is a yoga therapist, mindfulness teacher, and craniosacral practitioner. She has taught for over twenty years in the US, Europe, and South America. Her innovative workshops weave together information from yoga, mindfulness, and craniosacral therapy. She has an inclusive, family-based private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. Ms. Shachoy completed teacher training at the Iyengar Institute of San Francisco and at Kripalu Yoga Center, she is a certified International Association of Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT) yoga therapist, and a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) instructor. She is also a Mindfuln

What happens when an overwhelmed new mother becomes consumed by the unsolved disappearance of a young girl, only to uncover a shocking dark secret within her own family? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Sarah Sawyer on her new book The Undercurrent: A Novel. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Sarah Sawyer is an English teacher who lives and works at a boarding school in western Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Amherst College and the Middlebury Bread Loaf School of English. https://www.sarahsawyerauthor.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Ready to release your childhood blocks, achieve flow state and discover your purpose for success and fulfillment? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Francesca Simpa on her new book Unblock Your Purpose: Breathwork, Intuition, and Flow State.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Francesca Sipma is an author, founder and CEO of Mastry, the creator of HypnoBreathwork®, and an international speaker who offers courses and training programs for C-suite executives, world-renowned producers, celebrities, artists, and athletes. She has led sessions for Deloitte, Snap, Upwork, and Athletic Brewing, and her work has been featured by Bloomberg, Forbes, NBC, and ABC.  http://www.FrancescaSipma.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Ever dreamed of embarking on an adventure that pushes the limits of both body and mind? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Natalie Warren on Hudson Bay Bound: Two Women, One Dog, Two Thousand Miles to the Arctic.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Natalie Warren is an author, scholar, and public speaker on environmental issues. A lifelong paddler and river lover, she canoed the length of the Mississippi River and won first place in the Yukon River Quest in the women’s voyageur division, paddling 450 miles in fifty-three hours. A contributing writer to outdoor publications, she has worked with Bancroft Arnesen Explore, St. Croix River Association, and River Management Society, and she started a nonprofit to present urban rivers as natural, dynamic classrooms for youth.  https://www.natalie-warren.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What happens when a family’s legacy collides with one of the worst environmental disasters in history? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Joselyn Takacs, PhD, on her book Pearce Oysters: A Novel.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Joselyn Takacs holds a PhD in Creative Writing and Literature from the University of Southern California and an MFA in Fiction from Johns Hopkins University. Her fiction has appeared in Gulf Coast, Narrative, Tin House online, Harvard Review, The Rumpus, DIAGRAM, Columbia: A Journal of Literature and Art, and elsewhere. She has published interviews and book reviews in the Los Angeles Review of Books and Entropy. She has taught writing at the University of Southern California and Johns Hopkins University.  https://www.joselyntakacs.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Want to learn real estate investing tips from a top investor?  Tune in  for an inspiring discussion with Eduardo Sigal on his new book Resisting Recession: How to Build and Preserve Your Real Estate Investments Regardless of Market Conditions.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Eduardo "Boots" Sigal quickly discovered the importance of trust and responsibility, knowing from an early age that they are earned through consistency and demonstrated worth. Eager to contribute to the family real estate business, he began learning the industry’s inner workings when his father, a successful developer, brought him into meetings at just 11 years old. These early experiences, coupled with invaluable partnerships, became the foundation of his prosperous career. Sigal’s path included earning an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Pepperdine University, actively engaging with ICSC, and founding Signet Investments—a thriving consulting and investment

Would you like to make a bigger impact in your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with David Richo, PhD, MFT, on his new #book By Your Side: How to Find Soulful Allies and Become One to Others.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  David Richo, PhD, MFT, is a psychotherapist, writer, workshop leader, and author of over 23 books. David combines psychological and spiritual perspectives in his work. He has taught at a variety of places including the Esalen Institute, Spirit Rock Retreat Center, San Francisco Zen Center, and San Damiano Retreat Center. David’s work has been featured in media from Psychology Today, to Business Insider, and many more. www.davericho.com    For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Can your dreams help shape a better future? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lisa Marchiano LCSW NCPsyA, Deborah Stewart LCSW & Joseph Lee LCSW on their new #book Dream Wise: Unlocking the Meaning of Your Dreams.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Lisa Marchiano LCSW NCPsyA is a certified Jungian analyst, licensed clinical social worker, and a co-host of the podcast "This Jungian Life." She holds a BA from Brown University, a master's in international affairs from Columbia University, and a social work degree from New York University. She trained with the Interregional Society of Jungian Analysts and is on the faculty of the Philadelphia Jung Institute. She has a private practice and lectures and teaches widely. https://lisamarchiano.comDeborah Stewart, LCSW, is a certified Jungian analyst, Gestalt therapist, and licensed clinical social worker who migrates between Cape Cod and Florida. She is an active member o

Is there a better way to support women who have had a pregnancy loss? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Eileen S. Rosete on her new book To Tend and To Hold: Honoring Our Bodies, Our Needs, and Our Grief Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!    Eileen Santos Rosete, MSMFT, PCD(DONA), CYT 200, holds a master of science in marriage and family therapy from Northwestern University and is certified as a DONA International postpartum doula, trauma-informed yoga teacher, and grief educator. Her brand, Our Sacred Women®, is known for its elevated offerings that help women feel seen, held, and honored. She is especially passionate about supporting all who give birth and are postpartum both after live births and after loss. www.eileensantosrosete.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Why are modern friendships are so ambiguous? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Anna Goldfarb on her new bookModern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Anna Goldfarb is a journalist, author and speaker. Called “The New York Times’ friendship correspondent”, Anna’s work explores the nuances of friendships, relationships, and pop psychology. She has reported for outlets including The New York Times, The Atlantic, TIME, Vice, The Cut, Vox, and The Washington Post. She also writes the Substack newsletter, Friendship Explained, where she demystifies friendship mechanics through a pop culture lens. www.annagoldfarb.com   For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Is it time to reframe our approach to aging? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Avanti Kumar Singh, MD, on her new book The Longevity Formula: Ayurvedic Principles to Reduce Inflammation, Increase Cellular Repair, and Live with Vitality.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD, is an internationally recognized Ayurveda and integrative medicine practitioner, a certified yoga therapist, and a former ER doctor. Her approach brings together Western medicine with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda from her South Asian lineage. Dr. Avanti is the former co-lead facilitator at Northwestern Medicine's Osher Center for Integrative Health, hosts The Healing Catalyst podcast, and offers courses on integrative medicine. She has also been featured in notable outlets such as the Huffington Post, Goop, mindbodygreen, and more.  https://www.avantikumarsingh.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Is it possible to address conflict calmly and constructively when it arises? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Michael J. Lee, PhD, on Conflict Management in Political & Personal Relationships.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM 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, hisM.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