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CHI FOR YOURSELF host: John Kobik

by John Kobik ("Gio")

Chi For Yourself is intended to promote good "chi" (pronounced CHEE) or essential energy toward the living of a genuine life. Guests and show topics are chosen on the basis of their contribution to healthy human development

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  1. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Linda Graham

    Subscribe to GenuLines at ChiForYourself.com Today's Chi For Yourself guest tells John that resilience is essential for surviving and thriving in a world full of troubles and tragedies, and it is completely trainable and recoverable — when we know-how. Linda Graham is the author of "Resilience:...

  2. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Danielle Dulsky

    Our Chi For Yourself guest is making her second appearance on the program. Danielle Dulsky is a witch who has been part of the growing witchcraft movement. She talks about an ancient practice that is putting its own voice into today's societal discussion. Danielle Dulsky is the author of "Holy...

  3. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Sarah Anne Shockley

    Our guest today on Chi For Yourself has lived with chronic pain since 2007. Sarah Anne Schockley offers fellow pain sufferers a compassionate and supportive guide for living with pain that can be used alongside their ongoing medical or therapeutic healing programs. Sarah Anne Shockley is the…

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  4. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Andrew Matthews

    Our Chi For Yourself topic on this edition is happiness. Our guest has written a book that encourages us to model happy and successful people. And he says it’s what you feel which attracts the sort of life you have. Andrew Matthews is the author of "How Life Works: Why Happy People Are More...

  5. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Julie Simon

    (For show news subscribe to GenuLines at www.chiforyourself.com) Today CHI FOR YOURSELF explores the issue of emotional eating. John welcomes Julie Simon, who offers hope for those who equate food with comfort. Julie Simon is the author of WHEN FOOD IS COMFORT: Nurture Yourself Mindfully, Rewire...

  6. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Corinne Zupko

    (Get show and guest info at ChiForYourself.com) Our CHI FOR YOURSELF guest undertook her study of psychology out of necessity when debilitating anxiety threatened to derail her life. Corinne Zupko wanted to do more than temporarily alleviate her symptoms, In this interview, she offers a new way…

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  7. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Linda Kohanov

    Our guest (Linda Kohanov) adapts horse-inspired insights into powerful tools for developing collaborative leadership and managing change. Linda Kohanov is the author of "The Five Roles of a Master Herder: A Revolutionary Model for Socially Intelligent Leadership."

  8. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Ira Israel

    Every adult wants to live a version of what he or she imagines is “the good life.” Yet, many struggle with a default voice in their heads that tells them that whatever they do will never be good enough and that they will only be happy when they get a new job, relationship, physical appearance…

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  9. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Scott Stabile

    What happens when you fully commit yourself to love? Our guest on the next CHI FOR YOURSELF says the result is endless good. Scott Stabile found that out by overcoming plenty of bad, including the murder of his parents. Scott's intention is to show us that growth and healing are possible,...

  10. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Rebekah Freedom McClaskey

    How does one regain confidence and optimism about love after a breakup? After her own relationship ended, author and counselor Rebekah Freedom McClaskey developed and practiced a series of small, step-by-step actions that ultimately helped her heal her heart and live in harmony with her destiny....

  11. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Tori Hartman

    This time on CHI FOR YOURSELF we learn about using intuitive power to bring profound growth into our lives. Tori Hartman is the author of Chakra Wisdom Oracle: How to Read the Cards for Yourself and Others. Her system of cards and workbook is designed to help you break through blockages and…

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  12. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Suzanne Scurlock-Durana

    At one level or another, traumatic experiences are a part of any life — from the emotional shock of a parent or peer’s careless words in childhood to intense physical injuries to life-threatening emergencies and/or assaults by others. These events take a toll on our psyches. In this CHI FOR...

  13. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Dan Millman

    The "Peaceful Warrior" returns to CHI FOR YOURSELF. John welcomes back Dan Millman to the show. Dan comes back to help us face today's accelerating change, transcend the daily news, feel less anxious, and always re-center and re-align through the ever-constant present. Dan Millman is the author…

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  14. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Lisa Smartt

    The last words of the dying can be confusing. Our CHI FOR YOURSELF guest decodes the symbolism of those last words. Lisa Smartt talks with John about the language of the dying and how it points the way to a transcendent world beyond our own. Lisa Smartt is the author of "Words at the Threshold:...

  15. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Dr. Rachel Harris

    Today's guest has done extensive research on the use of Ayahuasca, including her own experience. Ayahuasca is a psychedelic brew from the Amazon rainforest. Dr. Rachel Harris has found that there is great therapeutic potential in this medicine. Dr. Rachel Harris is the author of "Listening to...

  16. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Tatiana Jerome

    After a relationship breakup, our CHI FOR YOURSELF guest began using social media as a direct way to uplift and empower herself. She went on to write a book intended to turn breakups into breakthroughs that pave the way toward both self-love and relationship success. Tatiana Jerome is the author…

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  17. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Mark Coleman

    CHI FOR YOURSELF listeners are well acquainted with the “Inner Critic.” It’s the voice that makes us second-guess our every step by saying “not enough,” “not good enough,” or sometimes “too much.” At times the Inner Critic can be so strong that it feels invincible, but bestselling author and...

  18. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Helene Segura

    So, are you keeping those New Year's resolutions? Today on CHI FOR YOURSELF we welcome Helene Segura for her second visit. We'll be talking about New Year's Resolutions- making them and keeping them. Helene Segura is the author of "The Inefficiency Assassin: Time Management Tactics for Working...

  19. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Sam Bennett

    Back for her second visit to CHI FOR YOURSELF- Sam Bennett, author of "START RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists."

  20. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Amelia Kinkade

    CHI FOR YOURSELF welcomes Amelia Kinkade for discussion on the value of ALL sentient beings. Amelia Kinkade is the author of WHISPERS FROM THE WILD: LISTENING TO VOICES FROM THE ANIMAL KINGDOM.

  21. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Thomas M. Sterner

    In those times when we want to acquire a new skill or face a formidable challenge we hope to overcome, what we need most are patience, focus, and discipline, traits that seem elusive or difficult to maintain. On this CHI FOR YOURSELF, our guest Thomas M. Sterner talks about learning skills for…

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  22. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Susan Anderson

    CHI FOR YOURSELF welcomes back psychotherapist and author Susan Anderson. She brings us help in healing the wound of abandonment through a step-by-step process of personal recovery. Susan Anderson is the author of THE ABANDONMENT RECOVERY WORKBOOK: Guidance through the Five Stages of Healing from...

  23. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Juliya Juliette

    Our guest on today’s CHI FOR YOURSELF is Juliya Juliette, author of the book Becoming the Boss: Of Your Own Life. The book is a very personal account of making conscious, and genuine change in her life

  24. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli

    “We work too much, sleep too little, love with half a heart, and wonder why we are unhappy and unhealthy,” writes clinical psychologist Arthur Ciaramicoli. In this CHI FOR YOURSELF interview, Dr. Ciaramicoli discusses techniques for using empathy and cognitive behavioral therapy to perceive...

  25. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: William Martin

    It’s more than 2-thousand years old, but our CHI FOR YOURSELF guest says it’s just what we need to make positive change in our troubled world. The Tao Te Ching is known for its enigmatic wisdom and yet William Martin says Taoism’s simplicity can be subversive and its flexibility a potent force....

  26. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Matthew McKay

    Our CHI FOR YOURSELF guest today is Matthew McKay, PhD., author of "SEEKING JORDAN: How I Learned the Truth about Death and the Invisible Universe." Seeking Jordan is the story of McKay's experiences after learning how to use a technique called channeled writing to connect with his son Jordan on...

  27. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Zen DeBrucke

    The best way to get where you want to go in life is by tapping into your unique internal guidance system, according to this week's CHI FOR YOURSELF guest. Zen DeBrucke says that too often, we ignore the life-directional system we were each born with, what she calls our Internal Guidance System...

  28. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Cara Bradley

    Have you ever hoped to recapture the powerful sense of aliveness you’ve felt at the best moments of your life? Cara Bradley is here to talk about tools for experiencing what she calls “high-definition, high-voltage living” on purpose, every day. Cara is the author of ON THE VERGE: Wake Up, Show…

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  29. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Donald Altman

    You clear the clutter from your living space, but do you tidy up around your inner space? Our CHI FOR YOURSELF guest today is Donald Altman, author of "Clearing Emotional Clutter: Mindfulness Practices for Letting Go of What’s Blocking Your Fulfillment and Transformation."

  30. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Kira Asatryan

    Our CHI FOR YOURSELF guest this week is Kira Asatryan, author of "Stop Being Lonely: Three Simple Steps to Developing Close Friendships and Deep Relationships." Kira says it’s not a lack of people in our lives, it's a lack of feeling that speaks to the heart of this new loneliness. But there is...

  31. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Dan Millman

    These days we are all preoccupied with not only our personal challenges but the on-going economic crisis, natural disasters, political instability, celebrity scandals and more. It seems like we are all going a little crazy and feeling a little lost; it is hard to know where to turn and how do...

  32. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Dr. LeslieBeth Wish

    Relationships is our topic in this CHI FOR YOURSELF episode, but not the "hearts and flowers" kind. We'll examine relationships and dating with our guest Dr. LeslieBeth Wish. Dr. Wish is an award-winning, nationally honored author and licensed clinical psychotherapist, specializing in helping men...

  33. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Tracey Ash

    This week on CHI FOR YOURSELF we learn about The Source Codes- a high frequency miracle- resource for powering intelligence and excellence. Our guest is Tracey Ash, author of "Ancient Egyptian Celestial Healing: The Source Codes for High Frequency." Celestial Healing exposes new scientific and...

  34. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Rick Heller

    Rick Heller is John’s guest on this CHI FOR YOURSELF. Rick leads meditations at the Humanist Community at Harvard. In this interview he tells us that meditation is actually an age-old secular practice with numerous scientifically verified physical and psychological benefits- a meditation you can…

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  35. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Marlise Karlin

    John’s guest on this show is an internationally renowned thought leader and visionary author who has shared the stage with Gregg Braden, Panache Desai, and Dr. Eric Pearl. Marlise Karlin has been interviewed on NBC and Fox News about her pioneering mind-body research. The emotional and physical...

  36. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Kim Schneiderman

    On this episode of CHI FOR YOURSELF we learn about a self-help writing program designed to work for anyone who can compose a simple sentence get a fresh perspective on a familiar story— their own. Psychotherapist and freelance journalist Kim Schneiderman utilizes research-inspired methods to help...

  37. CHI FOR YOURSELF GUEST: Tim Link

    Do you sometimes wonder what's going on behind those barks, meows, and tweets your pets let out? Our guest in this CHI FOR YOURSELF episode is a Reiki master, radio host, author, and- animal communicator! Tim Link uses an approach that respects the personality and feelings of animals, and his...

  38. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Michelle Fondin

    Health problems, including preventable issues like high blood pressure, obesity, and type-2 diabetes, have become epidemic in our modern world. We are constantly bombarded by the latest healing trends whether it is the newest program, supplement, or drug. Millions of dollars are spent on…

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  39. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Diana Lang

    Meditation takes center stage on this week’s CHI FOR YOURSELF when we welcome Diana Lang. She’s the author of "Opening to Meditation: A Gentle, Guided Approach", and the owner and director of the Lifeworks Center for Growth in Los Angeles, where she lives. She's also active in a variety of...

  40. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Frankie Picasso

    CHI FOR YOURSELF welcomes Frankie Picasso (Unstoppable Frankie). She's a woman who wears many hats- Solution Specialist, Certified Life, Business and Master Coach, author, animal communicator, and founder of The Institute for Quantum Living and Conscious Design, an organization designed to bring...

  41. CHI FOR YOURSELF: Joy and Roy Martina

    This week’s CHI FOR YOURSELF guests are Joy Martina, PhD and her husband Roy Martina M.D. Both Joy and Roy are passionate about health, longevity, and fitness. They say “We are health food lovers, exercise maniacs, happiness addicts, and never go to bed angry or stressed.” Together they have...

  42. CHI FOR YOURSELF: Relationship Repair

    Dr. Susan Campbell and Dr. John Grey are the co-authors of FIVE-MINUTE RELATIONSHIP REPAIR: Quickly Heal Upsets, Deepen Intimacy, and Use Differences to Strengthen Love. Most couples start out their committed relationships with the best intentions and optimism. Over time, upsets and disagreements...

  43. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Karen Koenig

    Anyone who has struggled to make peace with the refrigerator and the scale can identify with the vicious cycle of painfully forging a bit of progress, only to see it vanish after getting fed up with the struggle to eat healthfully. Our guest on this CHI FOR YOURSELF offers a new approach for...

  44. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest Mary Beth Sammons

    Mary Beth Sammons is an award-winning journalist and author whose work appears in Family Circle, the Chicago Tribune's lifestyle section, and on various health and wellness websites.She and her co-author Nina Lesowitz explore how gratitude cultivates contentment and leads to a healthier and more...

  45. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Gina Vucci

    Our CHI FOR YOURSELF guest is Gina Vucci. Gina and Shakti Gawain have co-authored The Relationship Handbook: A Path to Consciousness, Healing, and Growth. Their approach reflects the fact that each of us is in relationships not only with romantic partners, family, coworkers, and children, but…

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  46. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest:Marney Makridakis

    Marney Makridakis is our guest on this CHI FOR YOURSELF. Marney visited us a couple of years ago to talk about her book Creating Time. Then she turned conventional wisdom about the nature of time on its head. Now she's back and sort of poking the paradigm with a lighthearted look at manifesting,...

  47. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Rob Kendall

    Many of us don’t know this, but miscommunication, aside from being one of the most frustrating things in the world, is also one of the leading causes of sabotaged friendships, relationships, careers and yes, even the cause of political warfare. Our For Yourself guest is a once self-proclaimed...

  48. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Capt. Dan Willis

    Captain Dan Willis is an author and active duty police officer with more than 25 years of experience and a leader of Peer Support/Emotional Survival classes for first responders. Statistics and headlines speak for themselves as first responders fall victim to destructive habits and disorders,...

  49. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Linda Carroll

    We all love to talk about love, and we likely always will because so much of it is mysterious. From the partners we choose, to why we leave or stay, to how a relationship’s dynamics are always changing, nothing hurts or heals so much. The notions that passion always peters out, that there’s a...

  50. CHI FOR YOURSELF guest: Robert Kull

    Years after losing his lower right leg in a motorcycle crash, Robert Kull traveled to a remote island in Patagonia's coastal wilderness with equipment and supplies to live alone for a year. On this edition of Chi For Yourself he talks with Gio about his efforts to explore the effects of deep...

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Chi For Yourself is intended to promote good "chi" (pronounced CHEE) or essential energy toward the living of a genuine life. Guests and show topics are chosen on the basis of their contribution to healthy human development

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