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In today's show, we'll chat about the sleep deprivation-obesity connection with Thomas Roth, Ph.D., is one of the leading authorities on sleep and sleep medicine in the world. He currently serves as the Director of Research and Chief of Sleep Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He is also a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University Of Michigan College Of Medicine. Dr. Roth's research has examined sleep loss, sleep fragmentation, sleep pathologies, and the effects of pharmacologic agents on sleep-wake function. He is co-editor of Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine, the primary educational text for sleep medicine. He has published more than 315 manuscripts, 12 edited volumes, 160 chapters, and 490 abstracts. He has additionally held multiple leadership positions in the field of sleep medicine. Dr. Roth has been a past President of the National Sleep Foundation, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the Sleep Research Society. He is the former Chair of th

On Saturday, a 27-year-old young woman, who was seeking treatment for depression, took her own life by jumping from an apartment building on the Upper West Side of New York City. While we can't know why she leaped to her death, we can spotlight one reason why people get depressed that's often overlooked. Lack of sleep can cause depression and possibly suicidal tendencies. With us today is Dr. Robert Oexman, director of the Sleep to Live Institute, who will talk about the connection between lack of sleep and depression. You'll learn how sleep impacts mental health, how your brain is affected by lack of sleep, the direct correlation between lack of sleep and mental health disorders such as depression, and how symptoms normally associated with depression may be misdiagnosed and could be due to lack of sleep. And you'll get helpful tips if you're is battling depression and suffering from sleep deprivation. Dr. Robert Oexman is Director of the Sleep to Live Institute in Joplin, Mo. In his current role, he oversees

Famous literary heroines from Scarlett (in "Gone With the Wind"), Jo March (from "Little Women"), Scout Finch (from "To Kill a Mockingbird"), Jane Eyre, Lizzy Bennet ("Pride and Prejudice"), and Anne Shirley ("Anne of Green Gables") have been guiding us women for years. They're the sisters you look to when you're going through a hard time. These beloved characters, often extensions of their equally celebrated creators, have endured floods and famines, unrequited love and the scorn of their societies, but at their core, they are just like us. The lessons of yesterday’s literary heroines can often serve as sturdy example for modern day problems. Listen to Erin Blakemore, author of the new book, THE HEROINE’S BOOKSHELF: Life Lessons from Jane Austen to Laura Ingalls Wilder," share valuable lessons we can learn from these heroines. In her book, Erin pays tribute to 12 of literature’s greatest authors and their unforgettable superwomen. Women everywhere place a value on such inspirational traits as faith, dignity,

This is a short show in which I'm announcing The Sweeter Holiday Summit, an exciting program in which 40 experts -- from the popular "FlyLady" Marla Cilley to "Spiritual Entrepreneur" John Assaraf -- will give you valuable tips on how to have your best holiday season yet. To learn about this exciting program, visit: ==>> http://www.SweeterHoliday.com

We live amidst a tremendous amount of stress. Witness the drug store and supermarket aisles filled with hundreds of products aimed at relieving stress-related symptoms. On top of that, add the prescription medications for anxiety, depression, headaches, fatigue, and a laundry list of gastrointestinal disturbances. We worry about our families, our health, jobs and finances. At times, our sleep is disturbed. Many of us fight that seemingly never-ending battle of the bulge. Our lives are hectic, and much of the time we feel exhausted, unhappy or fearful. We also have to deal with world affairs, war and terrorism. Dr. Alan Gettis, author of The Happiness Solution, has gathered a collection of about 100 parable-like stories that are a marriage between cognitive behavioral therapy and Zen wisdom. Dr. Gettis will discuss how stories such as these can help you to * Identify obstacles to feeling better, * Simplify rather than complicate, * Experience life differently, * Let go of anxiety, insecurity, and unhappiness,

In this special Halloween show, a team of experts -- "The FlyLady" Marla Cilley, Dr. Lisa Hark; Leanne Ely, CNC and Dr. Jill R. Baron -- will help you parents figure out how to deal with your Little Sugar Monsters after they come home from all their trick-or-treating and sugar-gorging. Then, we'll give you juicy ideas on what to do with all those sugar-filled candies.

Today, we're joined by Dr. Anthony Scioli, one of the world's leading authorities on the topic of hope. Dr. Scioli is a professor of clinical psychology at Keene State College and a member of the graduate faculty at the University of Rhode Island. He maintains a hope blog for Psychology Today. He has served as a consultant for NBC and CNN affiliates, as well as WedMD on copying with depression and trauma, and restoring hope in the aftermath of 9/11.

How many times have you heard prepubescent girls, teens or adult women say, "I think I look too fat" or "My belly is too big" or "I can't stand my legs." These phrases are all too common and are emblematic of the silent epidemic of low body self esteem among girls aged 9 to 14 -- and many grown women -- in America. On today's podcast, Dr. Robyn Silverman, author of Good Girls Don't Get Fat: how Weight Obsession is Messing up Our Girls and What We Can Do to Help Them Thrive Despite It, will teach you the secret impact that mothers have on their daughters' body images; the ways fathers unknowingly sabotage their daughters' confidence; how cruelty in the guise of family humor can destroy a girl's self-image; how teachers, who allegedly should know better, can cause harm; how friends can often be the enemy; and how girls need to "kiss their assets" and embrace who they are inside and out. Dr. Silverman is a leading child and adolescent specialist with a focus on character education and body/self-esteem developmen

Today's guest is Roger Gould, M.D., one of the world's leading authorities on emotional eating and adult development. Dr. Gould will share eight signs of emotional eating and offer some tips to End Your Emotional Eating. A board-certified psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, author and former head of Community Psychiatry and Outpatient Psychiatry at UCLA, Dr. Gould has pioneered the use of online therapy sessions focusing on weight loss and stress management in an effort to make the benefits of therapy accessible and affordable to anyone who needs it. He was acknowledged by the Smithsonian institute as a pioneer in the field. His work has been featured on national television (ABC, CBS and FOX) and covered in Time Magazine, The New York Times, Bariatric Times, Prevention, Psychology Today, Good Housekeeping, MedHelp and MSN Health. He is the author of two books, Transformations, and Shrink Yourself.

Eating disorders affect up to 24 million Americans and 72 million people worldwide. My guest today is Johanna S. Kandel, founder and executive director of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, who struggled with her eating disorder for 10 years before finally getting help. Now fully recovered, Kandel wrote a book called "Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder." Joanna will talk about her healing process and how the Alliance can help you or your loved one(s). She'll share some of her practical tools to address the everyday challenges of recovery, which are included in her book, Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder. For instance, you'll get tools to: • Stop self-sabotage and sidestep triggers • Quiet the eating-disordered voice • Strengthen the healthy, positive voice • Let go of all-or-nothing thinking • Overcome fear and embrace change • Stay motivated and keep moving forward Complete with inspiring true stories from others who have won their personal battles with eating disorders, this book provides the help yo

For over seven years, "The Four Agreements" has been a New York Times bestseller, transforming the lives of millions of people around the world with its simple yet profound message. Now author and spiritual teacher don Miguel Ruiz has collaborated with his son, don Jose Ruiz, to write the long-awaited sequel, "The Fifth Agreement: A Practical guide to Self-Mastery." This captivating book expands on "The Four Agreements" with fresh insights that empower us to recover our faith and authenticity with a powerful new agreement -- Be skeptical, but learn to listen. Today, we'll hear from both the famous spiritual teacher don Miguel Ruiz and his son don Jose Ruiz, who will tell us about the fifth agreement. This is sure to be an empowering, fascinating, life-affirming show.

Learn how to make the rest of your life the best of your life with two amazing women -- Kathy Kinney and Cindy Ratzlaff -- who've written the inspiring book, "Queen of Your Own Life" to help grown-up women develop an empowering attitude and way of life. Get motivated in today's show with these two long-time friends and life-affirming authors. Special thanks to Facebook and BEA (Book Expo America), because that's how I connected with these motivating ladies.

Are you getting enough sleep? My guest Dr. James B. Maas, author of "Power Sleep," will tell you that to be a peak performer, you need to be fully alert, dynamic, energetic, in a good mood, and cognitively sharp. You must be able to concentrate, remember, make critical and creative decisions, communicate persuasively and be productive all day long. NONE of this is possible without quality sleep. Furthermore, healthy sleep has been proven to be the single most important determinant in predicting longevity. It is more influential than diet, exercise or heredity, but our modern culture has become a study in sleep deprivation. We must learn to value sleep, yet most of us know very little about the incredibly varied activity that occurs during the course of each night and how it affects health, happiness and performance. You will learn: o Why are 100 million Americans sleep deprived? o What are the consequences for thinking, performance and lifespan? o What are the different stages of nocturnal sleep and how impor

Today, it's my pleasure to interview spiritual entrepreneur John Assaraf, who is one of the stars of "The Secret," the hit film and book that launched a worldwide phenomenon. John will talk with us about the power of vision boards and offer other tips to getting what you want. You may have seen John on Larry King Live, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Anderson Cooper 360. As a teenager, John Assaraf risked the consequences of a turbulent lifestyle that could have easily led to jail or to the morgue. In his quest to overcome his challenges and fulfill his desire to live a purposeful and meaningful life, he discovered a unique passion for brain research and quantum physics as they relate to achieving success in business and life. He has since built four multi-million dollar companies, including RE/MAX of Indiana, Bamboo.com and now OneCoach, which helps thousands of entrepreneurs and small-business professionals grow their revenues so they can achieve financial freedom and live extraordinary lives.

Today, it's my honor to present two representatives from the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's amazing Team In Training (TNT) program. You'll hear from Helena Scott, Team In Training Senior Campaign Director, and David Dorfman, a TNT Honored Teammate. Team In Training (TNT) offers hands-on training unlike any other program. You'll get more help than with other charities, gyms, online training programs or sports clubs. Team in Training is comprised of an established network of coaches, mentors and teammates, built by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society over the past 22 years. TNT helps set your training regimen. You get advice on nutrition and injury prevention. You participate in weekly team workouts to encourage others and stay on track. TNT trains for events around the country and abroad. Challenge yourself to complete a marathon, half marathon, triathlon, hiking event or 100-mile bike ride (what I'm doing). Jut pick the event that suits you. Travel to a destination with your team for a weekend. Or gear

Today's guest is the internationally renowned Dr. Darren R. Weissman, a holistic physician, speaker, educator, developer of The LifeLine Technique™ and best-selling author of "The Power of Infinite Love & Gratitude: An Evolutionary Journey to Awakening Your Spirit" and "Awakening to the Secret Code of your Mind" (Hay House). Dr. Weissman has practiced holistic medicine for 15 years. He opened The Way to Optimal Health medical center in Northbook, Illinois in 1999. The LifeLine Technique™, developed by Dr. Weissman, is a fusion of science and spirit and it enables people to reconnect to the source of symptoms and stress, balance the mind and body, so a person can thrive in his or her life with meaning. It is an integration of the ancient healing arts of Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, and shamanism, combined with modern day scientific concepts and philosophies of the mind,body, and spirit. The LifeLine Technique™ is hailed by author and publisher Louise L. Hay as “The wave of the future…” and by Japa

Today, you'll learn from communications success strategist Sharon Sayler -- author of "What Your Body Says" -- how to master the messages your body sends. Sharon, who trains, counsels and coaches professionals on how to become stronger, more influential communicators and leaders, teaches people how to communicate with confidence and clarity by matching their verbals and nonverbals to create messages that produce successful outcomes. In her new book and in this Gab with the Gurus Radio Show, Sharon will help you to: * Become aware of signals you're sending, both intentionally and unintentionally, and their effects; * Understand and use gestures to convey intention, relationships, information, influence and expectations; * Use your gestures, eyes, tone of voice and more; and * Combine the different tools into a highly effective communication style.

Today, I'm honored to chat with Caroline Sutherland, who is internationally renowned for her gifted ability as a medical intuitive. She has been helping people for 25 years, and and specializes in breaking through the body's health and wellness code to reveal some of its veiled mysteries. Caroline offers a unique combination of insight and practical guidance. With a vast clinical background, expertise in healthy aging, hormone balancing weight loss, Candida and food allergies, Caroline provides insightful guidance to help you feel your youthful best.

Today, Gab with the Gurus guest Connie Dieken -- author of "Talk Less, Say More: 3 Habits to Influence Others and Make Things Happen" -- will share valuable skills with you. Voted one of America's Top 5 Speakers for 2010 by Speaking.com, Connie is one of the nation's most in-demand authorities on influential communication. She guides senior executives at organizations such as Apple, Olympus, McDonald's, Moen, and American Greetings. Her book was honored as a Top Business Book of 2009 by the editors of Small Business Trends. Connie helps transform high profile leaders into highly influential communicators and workplaces into high-results environments. The founder and CEO of onPoint Communication, Connie helps leaders ignite positive action during their presentations, media appearances, leadership development, and during times of change. Since launching onPoint Communication in 2000, Connie's communication expertise has earned a Leadership Think Tank Award, the National Speakers Association's highest earned hon

Today, you can learn hot social media tips with Mitch Meyerson, author of the new book, Success Secrets Of The Social Media Marketing Superstars, which features secrets of 20-plus social media marketers, who discuss little-known strategies, tactics and insights to create create effective social media campaigns to cut through the clutter, reach out to millions and grow your business. You'll learn about the biggest mistakes people make with social media and how to fix them. This new book also features tips from Keith Ferrazi & Tahl Raz on relationship strategy; Mitch Meyerson on online marketing; Gary Vaynerchuk on building mega-followings; and Chris Brogan on building communities. Mitch is the author of nine books, including Guerrilla Marketing On The Internet. He is also a keynote speaker and accomplished musician.