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Dr. Judith Orloff: Surviving as an Empath Feb 01, 2020

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The term empath may be used to describe a person who experiences a great deal of empathy, often to the point of taking on the pain of others. These highly sensitive people give too much at their own expense. According to Dr. Judith Orloff, it’s important for empaths to incorporate daily self-care practices that protect them from the stresses of an overwhelming world. She joins Joan to discuss tools that empaths can employ to stay healthy and happy.

Dr. Orloff is a psychiatrist and a member of the UCLA Psychiatric Clinical Faculty. She is a New York Times best-selling author, whose new book is Thriving as an Empath: 365 Days of Self Care for Sensitive People.
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Mark Bego: Rocket Man - The Life of Elton John Feb 01, 2020

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Elton John is one of the most highly acclaimed and successful artists of all time. He has sold over 300 million records and CDs worldwide, won five Grammy Awards, a Tony Award, and an Academy Award. Joining Joan to talk about the life and legacy of Elton John is Mark Bego, author of Rocket Man. Mark’s Rocket Man is the story of one of the world’s most original and talented musical artists.

Mark has been been described as the #1 bestselling pop biography by Publishers Weekly. He has written over 65 books involving rock and roll and show business. He writing often appears in People, Us, Billboard, Record World and Cosmopolitan.

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Dr. James Gordon: Transforming Trauma Feb 01, 2020

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We all experience trauma in one form or another. It may be at the hands of an abuser, a relationship breakup, a health diagnosis, or the death of a loved one. No one is immune. Dr. James Gordon joins Joan to offer a comprehensive, evidence based program for reversing the biological and psychological damage resulting from trauma, and he teaches how to learn from and grow through its challenges.

Dr. Gordon is a Harvard-educated psychiatrist, former researcher at the National Institute of Mental Health, and chair of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy. He a clinical professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine at Georgetown Medical School, and is the founder and executive director of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C. He has traveled the globe to bring help and healing to survivors of wars, mass shootings, and disasters, and has served as an expert for 60 Minutes, Today, Good Morning America, CNN, MSNBC, NPR, among others. He is the author of the book, The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma.

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David Kessler: Finding Meaning from Grief Feb 01, 2020

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Many are familiar with the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Now, according to David Kessler, there is a sixth stage, meaning. David is an expert on healing and loss, and author of several books including On Grief and Grieving, which he co-authored with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. In his new book, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, he journeys beyond the classic five stages and he explains that it’s finding meaning beyond the five stages that can transform grief into a more peaceful and hopeful experience.

David is the author of five bestselling books. His first book, The Needs of the Dying is a #1 best-selling hospice book that received praise by Mother Teresa. His work has been featured on CNN, NBC, Fox, PBS, and Dr Oz, and he is is a contributing writer for Oprah.com, Dr. Oz’s Sharecare.com, and Anderson Cooper 360.

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Mel Robbins: How the Five Second Rule Can Change Your Life Feb 01, 2020

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What if you could spot opportunity and have the courage and discipline to take action? What if the secret to enriching your life is simply knowing how to push yourself? According to Mel Robbins, it takes just five seconds to change your life! Mel is the creator of the Five Second Rule, an approach to life that she says can help you live, love, work and speak with greater confidence and courage every day. Mel is the host of The Mel Robbins Show, a best-selling author, social media influencer, and sought-after motivational speaker. She is the author of The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work and Confidence with Everyday Courage.
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