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Lifestyle Improvement

by Lifestyle Improvement

Learn ways to improve your own lifestyle by listening to real life stories of courage and survival. Listen to experts in the field of stress and care-giving.

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  1. Program #111- Part 1 Conversation with Dr. Melanie Greenberg- Author of the book The Stress-Proof Brain

    Listen to our interview with Melanie Greenberg. Dr. Greenberg has published more than 50 research articles in journals like The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. She has written chapters in books like Positive Psychology, Handbook of Health Psychology and The Writing Cure. She…

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  2. Program #115- Part 2 Conversation with Dr. Helen Odessky- Author of the book Stop Anxiety from Stopping You

    Listen to our conversation with Dr. Helen Odessky. Dr. Odessky is a licensed clinical psychologist trained in cognitive behavioral and exposure therapy. During the past decade, she has helped numerous individuals break the cycle of panic and anxiety. In this interview, she gives us helpful tips...

  3. Program #114- Part 1 Conversation with Dr. Helen Odessky- Author of the book Stop Anxiety from Stopping You

    Listen to our conversation with Dr. Helen Odessky. Dr. Odessky is a licensed clinical psychologist trained in cognitive behavioral and exposure therapy. During the past decade, she has helped numerous individuals break the cycle of panic and anxiety. In this interview, she gives us helpful tips...

  4. Program #113- Part 3 Conversation with Dr. Melanie Greenberg- Author of the book The Stress-Proof Brain

    Listen to our interview with Melanie Greenberg. Dr. Greenberg has published more than 50 research articles in journals like The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. She has written chapters in books like Positive Psychology, Handbook of Health Psychology and The Writing Cure. She…

    more
  5. Program #112- Part 2 Conversation with Dr. Melanie Greenberg- Author of the book The Stress-Proof Brain

    Listen to our interview with Melanie Greenberg. Dr. Greenberg has published more than 50 research articles in journals like The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. She has written chapters in books like Positive Psychology, Handbook of Health Psychology and The Writing Cure. She…

    more
  6. Program #110- Part 1 Conversation with Dr. Melanie Greenberg- Author of the book The Stress-Proof Brain

    Listen to our interview with Melanie Greenberg. Dr. Greenberg has published more than 50 research articles in journals like The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. She has written chapters in books like Positive Psychology, Handbook of Health Psychology and The Writing Cure. She…

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  7. Program #109- Part 2 Conversation with Filmmaker Adam Larsen- Producer of the Documentaries Neorotypical and Undersung- a Love Story Unlike Any You’ve Seen

    Listen to our conversation with filmmaker Adam Larsen. Mr. Larsen is a documentarist and a video projection designer for live performances. He has completed projects for over 200 productions in opera, dance, and theater. Mr. Larsen directed two feature-length documentary films about disabilities....

  8. Program #108- Part 1 Conversation with Filmmaker Adam Larsen- Producer of the Documentaries Neorotypical and Undersung- a Love Story Unlike Any You’ve Seen

    Listen to our conversation with filmmaker Adam Larsen. Mr. Larsen is a documentarist and a video projection designer for live performances. He has completed projects for over 200 productions in opera, dance, and theater. Mr. Larsen directed two feature-length documentary films about disabilities....

  9. Program #110- Part 3 Conversation with Susan Roberts, M. Div., O.T.R./L. Author My Kid Eats Everything: A Journey from Picky to Adventurous Eating

    Listen to our conversation with Susan Roberts. Ms. Roberts studied Occupational Therapy at the University of Boston, Theology at Harvard University and Nutrition at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She studied Five Element Theory of traditional Chinese medicine at the Tao Healing Center in...

  10. Program #109- Part 2 Conversation with Susan Roberts, M. Div., O.T.R./L. Author My Kid Eats Everything: A Journey from Picky to Adventurous Eating

    Listen to our conversation with Susan Roberts. Ms. Roberts studied Occupational Therapy at the University of Boston, Theology at Harvard University and Nutrition at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She studied Five Element Theory of traditional Chinese medicine at the Tao Healing Center in...

  11. Program #108- Part 1 Conversation with Susan Roberts, M. Div., O.T.R./L. Author My Kid Eats Everything: A Journey from Picky to Adventurous Eating

    Listen to our conversation with Susan Roberts. Ms. Roberts studied Occupational Therapy at the University of Boston, Theology at Harvard University and Nutrition at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She studied Five Element Theory of traditional Chinese medicine at the Tao Healing Center in...

  12. Program #107- Part 3 Conversation with Nancy L. Kriseman, L.C.S.W.- Author of The Mindful Caregiver: Finding Ease in the Caregiving Journey

    Listen to our conversation with Nancy Kriseman, L.S.C.W., who is the author of the book The Mindful Caregiver: Finding Ease in the Caregiving Journey. She has taught workshops on caregiving all across the US. As a mindful caregiver, she shares strategies to help manage stress in simple, but...

  13. Program #106- Part 2 Conversation with Nancy L. Kriseman, L.C.S.W.- Author of The Mindful Caregiver: Finding Ease in the Caregiving Journey

    Listen to our conversation with Nancy Kriseman, L.S.C.W., who is the author of the book The Mindful Caregiver: Finding Ease in the Caregiving Journey. She has taught workshops on caregiving all across the US. As a mindful caregiver, she shares strategies to help manage stress in simple, but...

  14. Program #105- Part 1 Conversation with Nancy L. Kriseman, L.C.S.W.- Author of The Mindful Caregiver: Finding Ease in the Caregiving Journey

    Listen to our conversation with Nancy Kriseman, L.S.C.W., who is the author of the book The Mindful Caregiver: Finding Ease in the Caregiving Journey. She has taught workshops on caregiving all across the US. As a mindful caregiver, she shares strategies to help manage stress in simple, but...

  15. Program #104- Part 3 conversation with Joanne Lara- Author of Teaching Pre-Employment Skills to 14-17- Year-Olds: The Autism Works Now! ® Method

    Joan Lara, a friend of our Lifestyle Improvement family, returns to share more of her insight in the field of Autism. Joan is an expert in the field of movement therapy and the founder of the Autism Movement Therapy® organization. Now she brings another fantastic contribution to the field with…

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  16. Program #103- Part 2 conversation with Joanne Lara- Author of Teaching Pre-Employment Skills to 14-17- Year-Olds: The Autism Works Now! ® Method

    Joan Lara, a friend of our Lifestyle Improvement family, returns to share more of her insight in the field of Autism. Joan is an expert in the field of movement therapy and the founder of the Autism Movement Therapy® organization. Now she brings another fantastic contribution to the field with…

    more
  17. Program #102- Part 1 Conversation with Joanne Lara- Author of Teaching Pre-Employment Skills to 14-17- Year-Olds: The Autism Works Now! ® Method

    Joan Lara, a friend of our Lifestyle Improvement family, returns to share more of her insight in the field of Autism. Joan is an expert in the field of movement therapy and the founder of the Autism Movement Therapy® organization. Now she brings another fantastic contribution to the field with…

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  18. Program #101- Part 3 Conversation with Dr. Alice Honig- Author of Little Kids, Big Worries: Stress Busting Tips for Early Childhood Classrooms

    Listen to our conversation with Dr. Alice Honig. Dr. Honig is a psychologist and a professor emerita of Syracuse University. She has presented her work in early childhood development, child care, and education nationwide and in many countries around the world. Her contributions to the field have...

  19. Program #100- Part 2 Conversation with Dr. Alice Honig- Author of Little Kids, Big Worries: Stress Busting Tips for Early Childhood Classrooms

    Listen to our conversation with Dr. Alice Honig. Dr. Honig is a psychologist and a professor emerita of Syracuse University. She has presented her work in early childhood development, child care, and education nationwide and in many countries around the world. Her contributions to the field have...

  20. Program #99- Part 1 Conversation with Dr. Alice Honig- Author of Little Kids, Big Worries: Stress Busting Tips for Early Childhood Classrooms

    Listen to our conversation with Dr. Alice Honig. Dr. Honig is a psychologist and a professor emerita of Syracuse University. She has presented her work in early childhood development, child care, and education nationwide and in many countries around the world. Her contributions to the field have...

  21. Program #98- Part 3 Conversation with Bonnie Brandes- Author of The Symphony of Reflexes: Interventions for Human Development, Autism, ADHD, CP and Other Neurological Disorder

    Listen to our conversation with Bonnie Brandes. Ms. Brandes is an educator with a background in kinesiology. She has used her expertise to develop several successful educational programs that use movement to enhance learning. In addition, she is the author of the book The Symphony of Reflexes:...

  22. Program #97- Part 2 Conversation with Bonnie Brandes- Author of The Symphony of Reflexes: Interventions for Human Development, Autism, ADHD, CP and Other Neurological Disorders

    Listen to our conversation with Bonnie Brandes. Ms. Brandes is an educator with a background in kinesiology. She has used her expertise to develop several successful educational programs that use movement to enhance learning. In addition, she is the author of the book The Symphony of Reflexes:...

  23. Program #96- Part 1 Conversation with Bonnie Brandes- Author of The Symphony of Reflexes: Interventions for Human Development, Autism, ADHD, CP and Other Neurological Disorders

    Listen to our conversation with Bonnie Brandes. Ms. Brandes is an educator with a background in kinesiology. She has used her expertise to develop several successful educational programs that use movement to enhance learning. In addition, she is the author of the book The Symphony of Reflexes:...

  24. Program #95- Part 3 Conversation with Dr. Carla Hannaford- Author of Smart Moves and The Dominance Factor

    Listen to our conversation with Dr. Carla Hannaford. She is a biologist, a kinesiologist, and an award winning educator and lecturer with more than 40 years’ experience. She has also written four books. One of her books, Smart Moves, presents cutting edge research that examines the body’s...

  25. Program #94- Part 2 Conversation with Dr. Carla Hannaford- Author of Smart Moves and The Dominance Factor

    Listen to our conversation with Dr. Carla Hannaford. She is a biologist, a kinesiologist, and an award winning educator and lecturer with more than 40 years’ experience. She has also written four books. One of her books, Smart Moves, presents cutting edge research that examines the body’s...

  26. Program #93- Part 1 Conversation with Dr. Carla Hannaford- Author of Smart Moves and The Dominance Factor

    Listen to our conversation with Dr. Carla Hannaford. She is a biologist, a kinesiologist, and an award winning educator and lecturer with more than 40 years’ experience. She has also written four books. One of her books, Smart Moves, presents cutting edge research that examines the body’s...

  27. Program #92- Part 2 Conversation with Stephanie Lord- Author of the Books Planning to Learn and Transition or Transformation? Helping Young People in the Autism Spectrum Prepare for Adulthood

    Listen to our conversation with Stephanie Lord. Ms. Lord is an educator with vast experience working with children in the autism spectrum and adults with dementia. She is the author of the book Planning To Learn that helps individuals in the spectrum create and use a personal planner to develop...

  28. Program #91- Part 1 Conversation with Stephanie Lord- Author of the Books Planning to Learn and Transition or Transformation? Helping Young People in the Autism Spectrum Prepare for Adulthood

    Listen to our conversation with Stephanie Lord. Ms. Lord is an educator with vast experience working with children in the autism spectrum and adults with dementia. She is the author of the book Planning To Learn that helps individuals in the spectrum create and use a personal planner to develop...

  29. Program #90- Part 2 Conversation with Joanne Lara- Author of the book Autism Movement Therapy® Method: Waking up the Brain

    Listen to our conversation with Joanne Lara. Ms. Lara is an expert in the field of movement therapy. She is a professional dancer turned educator and founder of the Autism Movement Therapy® organization. She is an adjunct professor at National University and was the Autism Consultant for Kiefer...

  30. Program #89- Part 1 Conversation with Joanne Lara- Author of the book Autism Movement Therapy® Method: Waking up the Brain

    Listen to our conversation with Joanne Lara. Ms. Lara is an expert in the field of movement therapy. She is a professional dancer turned educator and founder of the Autism Movement Therapy® organization. She is an adjunct professor at National University and was the Autism Consultant for Kiefer...

  31. Program #88- Part 3 Conversation with Dr. Theodore Kadet, Optometric Physician and Expert in Developmental Optometry

    Listen to our conversation with Dr. Theodore Kadet, Optometric Physician. Dr. Kadet is the director of Optometry and Neuro Optometry for The Hope Clinics which are located in Washington State. He is a Charter Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD), the certification...

  32. Program #87- Part 2 Conversation with Dr. Theodore Kadet, Optometric Physician and Expert in Developmental Optometry

    Listen to our conversation with Dr. Theodore Kadet, Optometric Physician. Dr. Kadet is the director of Optometry and Neuro Optometry for The Hope Clinics which are located in Washington State. He is a Charter Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD), the certification...

  33. Program #86- Part 1 Conversation with Dr. Theodore Kadet, Optometric Physician and Expert in Developmental Optometry

    Listen to our conversation with Dr. Theodore Kadet, Optometric Physician. Dr. Kadet is the director of Optometry and Neuro Optometry for The Hope Clinics which are located in Washington State. He is a Charter Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD), the certification...

  34. Program #85- Part 2 Conversation with Linda Porter- Program Coordinator for Lifespan Respite Washington

    Listen to our conversation with Linda Porter. Ms. Porter is the Program Coordinator for Lifespan Respite Washington, which was started in 2002. She has over 25 years of experience in the management and development of Respite Care. Ms. Porter imparts personal insight about the importance of taking...

  35. Program #84- Part 1 Conversation with Linda Porter- Program Coordinator for Lifespan Respite Washington

    Listen to our conversation with Linda Porter. Ms. Porter is the Program Coordinator for Lifespan Respite Washington, which was started in 2002. She has over 25 years of experience in the management and development of Respite Care. Ms. Porter imparts personal insight about the importance of taking...

  36. Program #83- Part 2 Conversation with Dr. Barry Jacobs and Dr. Julia Mayor – Authors of AARP Meditations for Caregivers: Practical, Emotional, and Spiritual Support for You and Your Family

    Listen to our conversation with Psychologist Dr. Barry Jacobs and Dr. Julia Mayor, authors of the book AARP Meditations for Caregivers: Practical, Emotional, and Spiritual Support for You and Your Family. This book is a compilation of more than 150 personal stories used to frame significant…

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  37. Program #82- Part 1 Conversation with Dr. Barry Jacobs and Dr. Julia Mayor – Authors of AARP Meditations for Caregivers: Practical, Emotional, and Spiritual Support for You and Your Family

    Listen to our conversation with Psychologist Dr. Barry Jacobs and Dr. Julia Mayor, authors of the book AARP Meditations for Caregivers: Practical, Emotional, and Spiritual Support for You and Your Family. This book is a compilation of more than 150 personal stories used to frame significant…

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  38. Program #81- Part 4 Conversation with Lisa Greene – Author of Parenting Children with Health Issues: Essential Tools, Tips, and Tactics for Raising Kids with Chronic Illness, Medical Conditions, and Special Healthcare Needs

    Listen to our conversation with Lisa Greene. Miss Greene has been an Adjunct Professor for the Department of Child and Family Education at Concordia University and an Independent Facilitator for the Love and Logic approach. The Love and Logic program trains parents and educators how to use...

  39. Program #79- Part 2 Conversation with Lisa Greene – Author of Parenting Children with Health Issues: Essential Tools, Tips, and Tactics for Raising Kids with Chronic Illness, Medical Conditions, and Special Healthcare Needs

    Listen to our conversation with Lisa Greene. Miss Greene has been an Adjunct Professor for the Department of Child and Family Education at Concordia University and an Independent Facilitator for the Love and Logic approach. The Love and Logic program trains parents and educators how to use...

  40. Program #80- Part 3 Conversation with Lisa Greene – Author of Parenting Children with Health Issues: Essential Tools, Tips, and Tactics for Raising Kids with Chronic Illness, Medical Conditions, and Special Healthcare Needs

    Listen to our conversation with Lisa Greene. Miss Greene has been an Adjunct Professor for the Department of Child and Family Education at Concordia University and an Independent Facilitator for the Love and Logic approach. The Love and Logic program trains parents and educators how to use...

  41. Program #78- Part 1 Conversation with Lisa Greene – Author of Parenting Children with Health Issues: Essential Tools, Tips, and Tactics for Raising Kids with Chronic Illness, Medical Conditions, and Special Healthcare Needs

    Listen to our conversation with Lisa Greene. Miss Greene has been an Adjunct Professor for the Department of Child and Family Education at Concordia University and an Independent Facilitator for the Love and Logic approach. The Love and Logic program trains parents and educators how to use...

  42. Program #75- Part 1 Conversation with Dr. Jed Baker, Ph.D. – Author of No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-Of-Control Behaviors

    Listen to our conversation with Dr. Jed Baker, Ph.D. Dr. Baker is a psychologist and the director of the Social Skills Training Project, a private organization serving individuals with autism and social communication difficulties. Dr. Baker has been featured on ABC World News, Nightline, CBS, and...

  43. Program #75- Part 1 Conversation with Dr. Jed Baker, Ph.D. – Author of No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-Of-Control Behaviors

    Listen to our conversation with Dr. Jed Baker, Ph.D. Dr. Baker is a psychologist and the director of the Social Skills Training Project, a private organization serving individuals with autism and social communication difficulties. Dr. Baker has been featured on ABC World News, Nightline, CBS, and...

  44. Program #77- Part 3 Conversation with Dr. Jed Baker, Ph.D. – Author of No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-Of-Control Behaviors

    Listen to our conversation with Dr. Jed Baker, Ph.D. Dr. Baker is a psychologist and the director of the Social Skills Training Project, a private organization serving individuals with autism and social communication difficulties. Dr. Baker has been featured on ABC World News, Nightline, CBS, and...

  45. Program #75- Part 1 Conversation with Dr. Jed Baker, Ph.D. – Author of No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-Of-Control Behaviors

    Listen to our conversation with Dr. Jed Baker, Ph.D. Dr. Baker is a psychologist and the director of the Social Skills Training Project, a private organization serving individuals with autism and social communication difficulties. Dr. Baker has been featured on ABC World News, Nightline, CBS, and...

  46. Program #76- Part 2 Conversation with Dr. Jed Baker, Ph.D. – Author of No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-Of-Control Behaviors

    Listen to our conversation with Dr. Jed Baker, Ph.D. Dr. Baker is a psychologist and the director of the Social Skills Training Project, a private organization serving individuals with autism and social communication difficulties. Dr. Baker has been featured on ABC World News, Nightline, CBS, and...

  47. Program #74- Part 3 Conversation with Martha Herbert, M.D. – Author of The Autism Revolution: Whole Body Strategies for Making Life All It Can Be

    Listen to our conversation with Martha Herbert, MD. Dr. Herbert is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, a Pediatric Neurologist and Neuroscientist at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and an affiliate of the Harvard-MIT-MGH Martinos Center for Biomedical...

  48. Program #73- Part 2 Conversation with Martha Herbert, M.D. – Author of The Autism Revolution: Whole Body Strategies for Making Life All It Can Be

    Listen to our conversation with Martha Herbert, MD. Dr. Herbert is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, a Pediatric Neurologist and Neuroscientist at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and an affiliate of the Harvard-MIT-MGH Martinos Center for Biomedical...

  49. Program #72- Part 1 Conversation with Martha Herbert, M.D. – Author of The Autism Revolution: Whole Body Strategies for Making Life All It Can Be

    Listen to our conversation with Martha Herbert, MD. Dr. Herbert is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, a Pediatric Neurologist and Neuroscientist at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and an affiliate of the Harvard-MIT-MGH Martinos Center for Biomedical...

  50. Program #71- Part 2 Conversation with Michael John Carley- Author of Unemployed and On the Spectrum: How to Cope Productively with the Effects of Unemployment and Jobhunt with Confidence

    Listen to our conversation with Mr. Michael John Carley. Mr. Carley explains the many obstacles that people on the Autism Spectrum have to deal with when trying to find a job. Distinctively unique and frank, Mr. Carley also writes a column for the Huffington Post (“Autism without Fear”) and is…

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Learn ways to improve your own lifestyle by listening to real life stories of courage and survival. Listen to experts in the field of stress and care-giving.

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