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Love expert Dr. Diana Kirschner -- a media favorite, psychologist and bestselling author -- will help you singles and couples find your dream relationships. Dr. Diana is the author of the new, acclaimed relationship advice book, "Sealing The Deal: The Love Mentor’s Guide to Lasting Love." The book is a follow-up to her best-seller, "Love in 90 Days." Her work on love relationships is the basis for her PBS Pledge Show, Finding Your Own True Love. In January 2009, Fox’s Morning Show with Mike and Juliet issued an official challenge to Dr. Diana: Could she really help someone to find love in just 90 days? True, lasting love? Over 13 consecutive weeks, Fox viewers watched and ratings hit an all-time high, as Dr. Diana helped 37-year old Amelia go from zero dates to having 12 great prospects to a dramatic finale where a beaming Amelia found "The One." Dr. Diana is a frequent guest on The Today Show and has appeared on: Oprah, Good Morning America, Nightline & Access Hollywood. She starred as the Love Specialis

Janet Attwood, my guest today, is co-author of the New York Times Bestseller, “The Passion Test- The Effortless Path To Discovering Your Life Purpose”, and co-author of “From Sad to Glad: 7 Steps to Facing Change with Love and Power.” As an expert on what it takes to live a passionate life, she has shared the stage with The Dalai Lama, Sir Richard Branson, Jack Canfield, Lisa Nichols, and other top transformational leaders. Janet’s programs include The Passion Test for Coaches™, (accredited by the ICF) The Passion Test for Teens™, The Passion Test for Kids™, The Passion Test Reclaim Your Power Program for the homeless™, and, The Passion Test Empowered Youth Program™, for kids in lockdown detention centers™. For her ongoing work with homeless women and youth in detention centers, Janet received the highest award for volunteer service in the U.S. from the President of the United States, The Presidents Volunteer Service Award. Janet is co-founder of one of the largest online magazines in the world, Healthy Wealt

Zumba® is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. And it's a blast!!! The fitness program blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive. Since its inception in 2001, Zumba Fitness has grown to become the world’s largest – and most successful – dance-fitness program with more than 10 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly Zumba classes in over 90,000 locations across more than 110 countries. Today, you'll hear about Zumba instructor, Richard Martinez, who was obese for most of his life. He did practically every workout and diet fad that existed. But then he hit on Zumba. Tune in to learn Rich's remarkable story! Learn how Zumba provides all the necessary ingredients to lose weight, stay fit and have fun while doing it. His great story begins when he purchased the Zumba Fitn

Today, my guest is Paul Hoffman, a transformational musician, speaker, author, and teacher, who has composed and produced music for internationally acclaimed speakers, best-selling authors, Fortune 500 companies, as well as TV and radio commercials for more than 25 years. His Success Songs music inspires thousands of people worldwide every day to create powerful moments in their day as they Hear Life from a Higher Vibration. This music empowers and motivates the listeners to wake up to who they really are and take action in their lives. His music elevates the mind and opens the heart to show how seeming impossibilities can become possible. Paul merges music with enlightened consciousness to create success. Paul will tell you about “The Power of Music… How To Go From Inspiration To Manifestation" and “The Awakened Creativity Experience.” Paul created the Circles of Brilliance mastermind concept and facilitates personal empowerment trainings and inspirational meditations for Humanity Unites Brilliance. Paul’s c

Can you go a year without candy? Specifically, can you quit your favorite candies, cookies, cakes, ice cream, pastries and any sugar-based desserts for 365 days running? Not only that, but can you chronicle your candy-curbing adventures publicly, doing so with panache, humor and even literary aplomb? That's exactly what talented journalist Dana Kennedy is now doing on her entertaining, insightful, healthily addictive A Year Without Candy Blog, which she began on Feb. 28, 2010. Now, nearly one year into her sugar-squashing mission, Dana -- who contributes to AOL News, People Magazine, TIME and other outlets – began her blog announcing her "choice to abstain from" her "addiction of choice – candy, ice cream, cakes and all manner of sweet treats – for at least a year." A few days later, she also humorously announced her candy-cutting mission on the Huffington Post blog, admitting being "as hooked on cheap and delicious American candy like Hershey bars, Junior Mints and candy corn (bite it, dessert snobs) as I am

Marina Kamen, ("Marina") is a Certified Fitness Trainer, Casting Director, Choreographer and Billboard Charting writer/producer/musician & Vocalist, who once was obese. Marina -- who lost 100 pounds -- will help you realize the power of music to help you lose weight and achieve your other dreams. She is the Leading Weight Loss Expert for Fitness Television Products on the East Coast with 3 new weight loss products coming to television in 2011. Marina is co-owner of Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. She is also mother of 3. Companies including Gaiam, The Firm, All Star, Script to Screen, QDirect, and Hawthorne Direct have all utilized Marina’s expertise comissioning her to cast, write music and track hundreds of people to lose weight for those incredible “before & after” weight loss pictures we see on television. Marina’s music and voice has been heard on numerous commercials over the past 30 years including Verizon, Poptarts, Exxon Mobile, Equinox and Tourneau. She has worked with a multitude of celebri

In honor of the passing of Jack LaLanne, I'm re-running an interview that I held with him on May 2008, in honor of my 10 years off sugar.  Please also see my related post on my Sugar Shock Blog.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to find the love of your life? Is it your dream to find a life-partner who will love, cherish and adore you? My guest today is Arielle Ford, author of the fabulous book, The Soulmate Secret: Manifest the Love of Your Life with the Law of Attraction. In our Gab with the Gurus Show, Arielle will tell you how you how to take control of your romantic destiny. Arielle knows that you can find your soulmate -- no matter what your age -- if you’re willing to prepare yourself on all levels to become a magnet for love. Arielle brought Brian Hilliard into her life at age 44, and they were engaged a mere three weeks later. Now together for more than 10 years, Arielle's techniques have worked for men and women aged 18 to 85. If you learn to believe that The One is not only out there but is also looking for you, then true love can be yours. By following the techniques, prayers, rituals, projects, and feelingizations in The Soulmate Secret, Big Love can be yours, too. In Arielle's book,

Please don't pay attention to this. This is just a new intro and outtro to the tribute show to Jack LaLanne.

In honor of the passing of Jack LaLanne, I'm re-running an interview that I held with him on May 2008, in honor of my 10 years off sugar. Please also see my related post on my Sugar Shock Blog: http://www.sugarshockblog.com/2011/01/jack-lalanne-fitness-guru-and-anti-sugar-pioneer-thrives-until-96.html

We begin the new year with world-renowned weight loss expert Brian Alman, Ph.D., the bestselling Author of Keep it Off, which was positively reviewed by Deepak Chopra. Dr. Alman is author of the new book, The Voice: Discovering the Power of Your Inner Wisdom. He has worked for more than 30 years helping people find effective and permanent weight-loss solutions. Dr. Alman’s latest book, The Voice, details his revolutionary methods for helping people overcome their life-long physical and emotional challenges. His motivational techniques have been a key part of Kaiser Permanente San Diego’s Department of Preventive Medicine, and he has also developed applications for Qualcomm, Sprint Telephone, and Great Call cell phone. Through his company TruSage International, Dr. Alman has been delivering weight-loss, wellness and mental fitness mobile support calls for 15 years to tens of thousands of people all over the world. He has reached hundreds of thousands of people through TV and radio appearances, CDs, videos, and

Did you know that 1 in 100 people -- or 3 million Americans -- has celiac disease, which is an intolerance to gluten. This is the most common genetic disease of mankind. Plus, in addition, millions more have a gluten sensitivity. No one knows for sure how many that is, but estimates are as high as 70% of the population. Learn about this from “The Gluten-Free Guru” Danna Korn, who is an author, motivational speaker, and wellness expert. Danna is author of six bestselling books, including three in the “For Dummies” series. Danna has been featured in People Magazine, on ABC’s “20-20,” and other media outlets. She has been a pioneer in the nutrition and wellness communities since 1991, when her son was diagnosed with celiac disease. Doctors told her that her son, like others with celiac disease, would “suffer” a life of deprivation and restrictions, and they gave her no direction for following a gluten-free diet, which was the key to his improved health. Six bestselling books and thousands of speaking engagements

Today my guest is Pamela Madsen, author of the new book, Shameless. As one of the nation’s most outspoken and media-genic fertility advocates, Pamela launched women’s fertility issues into the spotlight and served as founding Executive Director of The American Fertility Association. Now, she’s sharing her journey from an honest-to-goodness repressed, monogamous, middle-aged, hyper-achieving, chubby woman with two kids to an honest-to-goodness monogamous, middle-aged, accomplished chubby “sex goddess” with two kids. Pamela has participated in more than 1,500 interviews with print, online, and broadcast media including appearances on Oprah, Dateline NBC, Today, and 60 Minutes. She currently lives in the Riverdale section of New York City with her husband of 28 years and their two sons. Find out more at http://www.beingshameless.com/.

Having challenges accomplishing your dreams? My guest today can help. HALE DWOSKIN is the author of the New York Times Best Seller, The Sedona Method: Your Key to Lasting Happiness, Success, Peace and Emotional Well-being. The Sedona Method is a unique, simple, powerful, easy-to-learn and duplicate technique that shows you how to uncover your natural ability to let go of any painful or unwanted feelings, beliefs or thoughts in the moment. The Sedona Method liberates you to have, be or do whatever you desire in 4 main ways: * Achieve Dramatic Results in Improving Your Wealth and Success * Have More Loving, Healthy and Harmonious Relationships * Enjoy the Peace, Happiness and Joy You Have Been Seeking * Have More Radiant Health and Mental and Emotional Well-beingHale is one of the 24 teachers from the movie, The Secret, and a founding member of the Transformational Leadership Council. He is the CEO and Director of Training of Sedona Training Associates, an organization headquartered in Sedona, Arizona. He co-fo

Not a day goes by that the average American doesn't think about weight. Millions cut calories, cut fat or cut carbs. Dieters eat five or three times a day. They take the stairs. They keep trying to lose weight. But the obesity epidemic keeps growing. What's wrong? My guest today is celebrated bariatric surgeon Dr. Michael Snyder, who teaches you to reject the diet mentality of restrictions and deprivations. He teached you a new definition of health and introduces the science of fullness, and he offers weight-control strategies that are rooted in our physiology and proves that the narcotic effect of fullness is the ultimate weapon in the battle for weight loss. You'll learn several practical strategies to lose that weight for good. End your confusion over portion control by synching visual and physilogical cues of fullness. Be full with less food but be just as satisfied, if not more so. Apply a Cheat Prescription so you can say yes to indulgences and temptations but not feel like you've failed. Take advantage

My guest today is Barbara Biziou, an expert in rituals, which are wonderful tools that can help you release old patterns and limiting thoughts and move you into the future with clarity and lightness. In particular, the first 12 days of the new year are the most auspicious time to use the focused power of ritual to align your mind, heart and actions and to release the blocks and barriers that prevent you from manifesting your goals and reconnect with the sacred. In fact, cultures around the world all have special rituals to welcome in the New Year. In this radio show, you'll discover powerful rituals to use as you welcome in the new year. In addition, you'll get help to shed excess weight, move away from unwanted situations, complete unresolved issues and focus on goals more clearly or manifest love and abundance. This Gab with the Gurus Radio Show will help you move into a new year with energy, inspiration and focus. Barbara will give you tools to make simple choices that lead to big changes. Barbara is autho

Joe Vitale, author of many books, including Zero Limits, comes on the Gab with the Gurus Show today to discuss Ho'oponopono, a simple, self-help forgiveness, Hawaiian technique that removes the mental obstacles, which block your path. Joe shares information about his book, Zero Limits, which he co-authored with Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len, master teacher of modern Ho'oponopono. You'll learn how this simple process helps you clear your mind of subconscious blocks so that destiny and desire can take over and help you get what you truly want from life. You'll find out how when you wipe your mind's slate clean, you can live in a world of daily wonder, possibility and accomplishment. Joe is a featured expert in "The Secret" and the man known as the "World's First Hypnotic Marketer." You'll also learn about Joe's amazing story -- how thirty years ago he was broke, desperate and living on the street -- but how through a series of odd “coincidences,” he found his inner calling and has gone on to great fame and success as

It's my honor and pleasure to interview the internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher Marianne Williamson. Today, you will learn how to shed unwanted weight as Marianne discusses principles in her latest book -- the acclaimed A "Course in Weight Loss: 21 Spiritual Lessons for Surrendering Your Weight Forever." Among her 10 published books, four of them -- including A Return to Love -- were #1 New York Times Bestsellers. A Return to Love is considered a must-read of The New Spirituality. A paragraph from that book, beginning "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure" - often misattributed to Nelson Mandela's Inaugural address - is considered an anthem for a contemporary generation of seekers. The Age of Miracles hit #2 on the New York Times Bestseller list. Marianne's other books include Everyday Grace, A Woman's Worth, Illuminata, Healing the Soul of America and The Gift of Change. Marianne has been a popular guest on television programs such as

My guest today is Tracey Marks, MD, an Atlanta psychiatrist and psychotherapist, and author of Master Your Sleep: Proven Methods Simplified. Dr. Marks works with professionals who struggle to find balance between life and work -- many of whom have a habit of going to bed with their iPads, laptops, and smart phones. In 2011, Dr. Marks wants to help people understand why trouble with “turning off” – digitally or emotionally – often leads to troubled nights and compromised sleep patterns. Underneath burnout, depression and stress, Dr. Marks often finds that sleep problems are the root of her patients’ problems. Dr. Marks says that reclaiming your sleep in 2011 means putting on-screen distractions, like email, Twitter, Facebook and Farmville, to bed. In this show, Dr. Marks will help burned-out, stressed-out and over-stimulated professionals. While one third of the U.S. population (more than 100 million people) suffers from clinically diagnosed sleep disorders, she says our tech toys are responsible for a new gen

For our last Gab with the Gurus show of the year, I'm pleased to present David Rourke, an EFT Master, Certified Trauma Specialist and Addictions Expert, who will teach you the fundamentals of an amazing technique, called EFT. He has been working in the field of addictions and trauma for over 24 years. He is president of Addiction Studies Forum Inc. David -- who has worked with EFT founder, Gary Craig -- is an EFT Master. He gives presentations at the Institute on Addiction Studies on an annual basis and has led innumerable EFT Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and EFT Specialty training workshops to a wide variety of audiences. He currently offers EFT Intensive Retreats and leads Continuing Education-approved workshops for professional counselors and therapists to teach them EFT. David’s international practice includes one-on-one counseling sessions both in person and via phone and Skype, as well as training programs, workshops and speaking engagements. He also provides individual recovery assistance to high-value pe