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Poets on Fire
Poet, teacher, activist and the founder of Poets for Global Justice - Drew Dellinger
Poet, author, painter and yoga teacher - Barbara Lyon

The Power of Loving Intention
Psychologist, Television Host, Author - Dr. Brenda Wade
President of the Bali Institute for Global Renewal - Marcia Jaffe

Skin Care: The Latest, The Best
Bay Area Laser Institute Founder - Vic Narurkar, MD

Why Conversations Matter
Noted Community Organizer & Co-founder of The World Café - Juanita Brown
Executive Coach & Co-founder of the Chaordic Commons - Tom Hurley

Green Money Matters
New Resource Bank, Founder & Vice Chairman - Peter Liu
Conscious Bookkeeping, Founder - Bari Tessler

Loving Green – Sustaining Relationships
Psychologist, Television Host, Author - Dr. Brenda Wade
Author, Psychologist, and Media Personality - Dr. Joan Kenley

Healthy Choices For Your Horses, Bunnies, Cats & Dogs
Founder of the Creature Comfort Holistic Veterinary Center - Jenny Taylor, DVM
Social Activist and Animal Advocate - Emily Rosenberg
Certified Equine Body Worker - Rebecca Thomas, EBW

Activism for Change
Co-founder of The Peace Alliance - Dorothy Maver
Social Justice Activist and Founding Member of The Peace Alliance - Matthew Albrecht

Coaching for Personal Change
New Ventures West - Pamela Weiss

Standing for Peace – A Mother’s Day Idea
Psychologist, Television Host, Author - Dr. Brenda Wade
Numerologist, Author, and Intuitive Counselor - Carol Adrienne
Featuring "The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering" by Sharon Mehdi

Can Do Politics
Guest - Nate Miley, Alameda County Supervisor
Co-Host - Barry Kendall, Executive Director of the Commonweal Institute

Authoring Your Life
Author and Personal Style Consultant - Gwen Mazer
Author and Human Development Expert - George Schofield, PhD
Psychologist, Television Host, Author - Brenda Wade, PhD

Music & Its Magic
Award-Winning Composer and Producer – Gary Malkin
Bread & Roses, Concert Producer – Marian Hubler
Producer, Musician, and Music Educator – Shari Berger

Expert Choices For Looking Better—
Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology
Loren Eskenazi, MD - San Francisco
Christine Brozowski, MD – Berkeley

Why Stories Are Needed
Oakland Public Library - Gay Ducey
Storyteller and Educator - Sandra Noman

Election Fever & Progressive Values
President and Co-Founder of the Commonweal Institute - Katherine Forrest
Executive Director of the Commonweal Institute - Barry Kendall

Why Everything About Your Teeth Matters
Robert Watkins, DDS - Berkeley
Dorothy Slattery, DDS - Mill Valley

Why Gratefulness Matters
Speaker, Poet, Integrative Coach - Dale Biron
Educator, Social Entrepreneur - Linda Larsson

What’s Love Got to Do with It
Psychologist, Television Host, Author - Brenda Wade, PhD
Hoffman Institute Facilitator & Couples Counselor - Ed McClune, MFT

Valentine Love
Psychologist, Television Host, Author - Brenda Wade, PhD
Hoffman Institute Facilitator & Couples Counselor - Ed McClune, MFT

Practical Intuition
Author on Intuition - Sharon Franquemont
New College Graduate Student - Megan Doherty

Your Pets: Best Love, Best Care
Oakland Veterinarian and a Founder of the Montclair Pet and Wildlife Fund -
Gary Richter, DVM
Founder, Assistance Dog Institute in Santa Rosa - Bonnie Bergin, DVM

What On Earth Are We Eating?
CUESA Board President - Janet Griggs
CUESA Executive Director - Dave Stockdale

YOUR HOME: The Art of Buying, Designing & Selling
Real Estate Broker - Judith Glass
Broker & Interior Design Trainer - Sheila Sabine

Choose a Healthy New Year
Marriage and Family Therapist, Addiction Specialist - Joyce Gidel
Personal Fitness Trainer and Nutirtionist - Patty Torza

The Wonders of Tea
Organix-South - Trinity Ava
Numi Organic Tea - Anna Wasserman

Awaken Your Soul Purpose
Psychologist, Author, Television Host, and Producer - Brenda Wade, PhD
Psychologist and Archivist for the Joseph Campbell Library - Jonathan Young, PhD

Edwards’ Bold Solutions
Co-founder of the Win the White House in ’08 - Nina Horne
California State Senator - Leland Yee

Supporting Causes That Matter
Women’s Intercultural Network Board Member and Host of Your Call - Rose Aguilar
Founder and President of the Women’s Intercultural Network - Marilyn Fowler

Conscious Giving
Global Exchange - Tex Dworkin
World of Good - Priya Haji

Volunteer Power: The Green Challenge
Tim Quigley and Judy Levin
Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley

Coffee: Grounds for Health
& Sustainability
Uncommon Grounds - Orrel Lanter
Volcafe Specialty Coffee - Andi Trindle

Peace Day – 2007
Pathways to Peace, Co-Founder - Avon Mattison
United Religions Initiative, Executive Director - Charles Gibbs
The Peacebuilding Institute, Co-Founder - Masankho Banda

Visioning What Can Change
The Ella Baker Center, Founder & Director - Van Jones
The Institute of Noetic Sciences, President - James O’Dea

Love Is Not a Second Hand Emotion
Psychologist, Television Host, Author - Brenda Wade, PhD
Hoffman Institute Facilitator & Couples Counselor - Ed McClune, MFT

Put More Green In Your Money
New Resource Bank, Founder & Vice Chairman - Peter Liu
Conscious Bookkeeping, Founder - Bari Tessler

Healthy Choices – Healthy Life
Marriage and Family Therapist, Addiction Specialist - Joyce Gidel
Personal Fitness Trainer and Nutirtionist - Patty Torza

Circle Gatherings: Changing Lives
Internationally Acclaimed Author & Lecturer - Jean Shinoda Bolen, MD
New Dimensions Radio Co-Founder - Justine Toms

The Color of Great Health
Teleosis Institute, Founder & Executive Director - Joel Kreisberg
Bauman College, Founder & Director - Ed Bauman

Mindful Eating
Whole Foods Market - Justin Jackson
Café Gratitude - Terces Engelhart

Red, White & Green
Tim Quigley and Judy Levin
Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley

Purposeful Giving: Ideas and Choices
Global Exchange - Tex Dworkin
World of Good - Priya Haji

Following Your Soul Path
Psychologist, Author, Television Host, and Producer - Brenda Wade, PhD
Psychologist and Archivist for the Joseph Campbell Library - Jonathan Young, PhD

All About Coaching
New Ventures West - Pamela Weiss

Home Owner Appreciation
Real Estate Broker - Judith Glass
Broker & Interior Design Trainer - Sheila Sabine

The Democracy Conversation, Gore Influence & Winning
the White House in '08
Shiny Penny Ventures, Founder and Principal - Jeff Anderson
Davis Wright Tremaine , Partner - Judy Keyes
Business Executive, Political Activist, and Fundraiser - Jeff Soukup

Why Stories Matter
Oakland Public Library - Gay Ducey
Storyteller and Educator - Sandra Noman

The Wellness Approach
Doctor and Director of Phoenix WellCare - Eleanore Hynote, MD
Practitioner at Phoenix WellCare - Moses David Goldberg, ND

Standing for Peace - A Mother's Day Idea
Psychologist, Television Host, Author - Dr. Brenda Wade
Numerologist, Author, and Intuitive Counselor - Carol Adrienne
Featuring "The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering" by Sharon Mehdi

Green Money Matters
New Resource Bank, Founder & Vice Chairman - Peter Liu
Conscious Bookkeeping, Founder - Bari Tessler

Personal Journeys for Global Change
The Ella Baker Center, Founder & Director - Van Jones
The Institute of Noetic Sciences, President - James O'Dea

Greening Your Health
Teleosis Institute, Founder & Executive Director - Joel Kreisberg
Bauman College, Founder & Director - Ed Bauman

The Value of Circles
Internationally Acclaimed Author & Lecturer - Jean Shinoda Bolen, MD
New Dimensions Radio Co-Founder - Justine Toms

Investing In Your Home and Your Life
Real Estate Broker - Judith Glass
Broker & Interior Design Trainer - Sheila Sabine

What's Love Got To Do With It?
Psychologist, Television Host, Author - Brenda Wade, PhD
Hoffman Institute Facilitator & Couples Counselor - Ed McClune, MFT

Everything Music
Award-Winning Composer and Producer - Gary Malkin
Bread & Roses, Concert Producer - Marian Hubler
Producer, Musician, and Music Educator - Shari Berger

Healthy Habits Year Round
Marriage and Family Therapist, Addiction Specialist - Joyce Gidel, MFT
Personal Fitness Trainer and Nutirtionist - Patty Torza

How Storytellers Weave Stories
Oakland Public Library - Gay Ducey
Storyteller and Educator - Sandra Noman

Focusing on Food
Whole Foods Market - Justin Jackson
Café Gratitude - Terces Engelhart

Conscious Giving
Global Exchange - Tex Dworkin
World of Good - Priya Haji

The Magical World of Tea
Traditional Medicinals - Trinity Ava
Numi Organic Tea - Anna Wasserman

The Post-Election Impact
Collins Media Services - Peter B. Collins
KQED “This Week in California” - Belva Davis

Safely Saving Face and Treating the Skin You're In
Bay Area Laser Institute Founder - Vic Narurkar, MD

Awakening Your Soul Purpose
Psychologist, Author, Television Host, and Producer - Brenda Wade, PhD
Psychologist and Archivist for the Joseph Campbell Library - Jonathan Young, PhD

Healthy Grounds for Coffee
Uncommon Grounds - Orrel Lanter
Volcafe Specialty Coffee - Andi Trindle

How Gathering Women Can Save the World
Internationally Acclaimed Author - Jean Shinoda Bolen, MD
Internationally Acclaimed Author - Isabel Allende
New Dimensions Radio Co-Founder - Justine Toms

The Dilemma of Mothers in the Workplace
Move On.org Co-Founder - Joan Blades
California NOW Executive Director - Helen Grieco
UC Hasting Law School Professor - Joan Williams

Celebrating the International Day of Peace
Pathways to Peace, Co-Founder - Avon Mattison
United Religions Initiative, Executive Director - Charles Gibbs
The Peacebuilding Institute, Co-Founder - Masankho Banda

Welcome to The Joan Kenley Show
Collins Media Services - Peter B. Collins
Host & Executive Producer - Joan Kenley, PhD

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Have you been wondering about educational options for your child or a child you know and love? This wonderful program will share with you how the Waldorf and Montessori Schools approach learning. Hear our two gifted, dedicated teachers — Wendy Baschkopf from the East Bay Waldorf School and Paul McNees from the Montessori Family School — describe the care and attention brought to each student. The wealth of information will touch your mind, body, heart and soul.

You’ll find out:

• Why Jennifer Anniston values her Waldorf education.
• The three dimensional way Montessori schools teach math.
• Some differences between the two schools.
• How they both value mental, emotional, physical and spiritual learning.
• What they offer as alternatives to public education.

Wendy Baschkopf is a Waldorf classroom teacher at the East Bay Waldorf School. She earned an interdisciplinary degree in history, humanities and the arts from San Francisco State. Her personal mission is to develop rapport and communication with parents to assist her understanding of their child as a unique individual. Beginning as a kindergarten assistant and crafts instructor, she received her teacher training at the Rudolf Steiner College in San Francisco.  Prior to her Waldorf training, she earned a degree in fashion design and was a clothing designer for The Limited Stores. www.eastbaywaldorf.org; 510-223-3570

Paul McNees is a Montessori teacher at the Montessori Family School in Kensington. He also is a respected teacher trainer and an inspired Orff Schulwerk music specialist. Paul embodies Montessori’s vision of education as an ever changing, evolving entity, which adapts itself to each child who enters his classroom. As an artist and musician, Paul brings his unique view of the world into his classroom, inspiring children to think critically and creatively. Paul is currently working on a CD of children’s music that will include both original and traditional songs. www.montessorifamily.com; 510-528-5233

Roland Gauthier is Computer Graphics Department Manager and Senior Technical Director at LAIKA, a major animation studio in Portland, Oregon. His passion and curiosity for art and science began at a Montessori school in France, and continued at Waldorf Schools in the Bay Area. His early educational experiences guided and enhanced his pursuits at Lick-Wilmerding High School, Vassar College, Expression College for Digital Arts, as well as his current career. www.laika.com

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Learn about the powerful and extraordinary role intention can play in your life. Dr. Brenda Wade and Marcia Jaffe are two wonderfully successful women who credit their achievements to using intention — in many ways — throughout their lives. The stories you’ll hear from Brenda, Marcia and Joan will inspire you, motivate you, and touch your mind, body, heart, and soul.

You’ll find out:

• How you truly can have a more intentional life
• Heartful ways to use intention for positive change
• What intention and spirituality have in common
• How to take risks — discover how you can live intentionally without fear

Dr. Brenda Wade is a psychologist, author, television host and producer. Power Choices is the name of her new book and her PBS pledge special. Dr. Wade helps viewers turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones and is best known for her love-centered approach to transformation. Power Choices will be aired on KQED in the Bay Area on June 5th and 15th. Contact PBS for air times in other areas. www.docwade.com; www.powerchoices.net; 888-362-9233

Marcia Jaffe is a conference entrepreneur and the visionary behind the Quest for Global Healing Conference series in Bali. She has been creating and producing conferences and events for more than 30 years, bringing together up to 400,000 people around cutting edge topics of national and global concern. Early this May, Marcia completed her second event in Bali with Desmond Tutu and more than 650 delegates from over 35 countries. www.questforglobalhealing.org; 800-577-2254

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Loving the Skin You’re In

with
Mary Thé - Dr. Vic Narurkar

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Hour One -- Mary Thé speaks about the use of micro-current and RST treatments, how sound waves can deliver vitamins to your skin, and what products give you ”physical“ rather than just chemical sun protection. She’ll also share her passion for matching products and services to each person’s needs.

Hour Two -- Dermatologist, Dr. Vic Narurkar tells us about Fraxel lasers, pulsed light treatments, hair removal, skin cancer, and various kinds of facial peels. And with his wide-ranging expertise, he’ll let us know about the safety of med spas, and what’s true in advertising for over-the-counter skin products.

Mary Thé is the founder of the Mary Thé Skin Care Salon in San Francisco. She has customized her treatment plans into her trademarked Beauty with Integrity philosophy. For over thirty years, she has brought cutting edge attention to her clients, focusing on inner and outer beauty. Mary views skin care as a lifestyle. 415-788-8431; www.marythe.com

Dr. Vic Narurkar founded the acclaimed Bay Area Laser Institute, and has a full dermatology practice in San Francisco. He has pioneered laser treatments for acne scars, wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, botox, fillers and more. Currently, he is President of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery. 415-923-3377; www.bayarealaserdr.com; www.fraxel.com

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This show will bring you into the magical world of storytelling. You’ll hear all about why stories matter in our lives -- why we love them -- and how they help us communicate. You’ll be transported back to a time when you first heard of Cinderella and Snow White. And our guests will share how stories affect our body, mind, heart and soul.

You’ll hear:

• What it was like to be a guest on Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.
• How stories can enhance education as well as bring hope to young people
• What it would take for you to be a good storyteller
• How your children can benefit from story hours at your local library.
• What the difference is between a fairy tale, a myth and a fable

Gay Ducey is a children’s librarian, free-lance storyteller, storytelling educator and organizer. She has appeared on Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and performs regularly throughout North America. She was commissioned by the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History to present stories in ”Union Maid: Stories from America’s Women at Work.” Gay is also co-author of Spilt Milk: Traditional Tales of Mother and Motherhood, scheduled for publication in 2007. mducey@earthlink.net

Sandra Noman is a teacher, writer, grandmother and lively teller of tales. She is currently directing a program serving the needs of homeless middle school children in San Francisco. Born in East Africa to medical missionaries, she has lived in many lands, gathering stories everywhere. She recently was the director of the Dominican University Storytelling Program. sandra@homeaway.org

For more information on storytelling in your area, seeNational Storytelling Network, and The Storytelling Association of Alta California

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Find out about some terrific projects and inventions that are supporting important world programs – recently highlighted in the headlines by George Clooney, Angelina Jolie, and Brad Pitt. The program is inspiring and full of surprising information. The conversations will touch your mind, body, heart, and soul.

Hour One – Auburn University’s War on Hunger Project: www.auburn.edu/hunger; World Food Programme: www.wfp.org

Dr. June Henton is Dean of the College of Human Sciences. Her goal is for Human Sciences graduates to be technically competent in their respective fields of study, as well as globally aware and socially engaged. She launched the War on Hunger effort with the UN World Food Programme to offer innovative, multi-faceted learning. jhenton@auburn.edu

Dr. Harriet W. Giles is Director of External Relations for the College of Human Sciences at Auburn University. She has been actively involved in the War on Hunger campaign since its inception in 2004 – working with Dean June Henton and other campus leaders to conceptualize and implement the Auburn Hunger Model. hgiles@auburn.edu

David Buys is a second-year graduate student in Sociology at Auburn University. Along with students, faculty, and staff – he has been part of a team that has created a new Fair Trade Coffee Blend to help raise awareness about ways to join the War on Hunger. He will begin his doctoral studies this year. buysdav@auburn.edu

Trevor Rowe is the North American Spokesman for the United Nations World Food Programme, the world’s largest humanitarian agency, based in Rome. Although the WFP fed over 100 million children last year, Rowe says that hunger has dropped off the public radar screen in recent years, replaced by concerns about war, disease, and terrorism. rowe@un.org

Hour Two – Founder of International Development Enterprises: www.ide-international.org:http://www.ide-international.org

Dr. Paul Polak – a life-long entrepreneur, Paul is President and CEO of International Development Enterprises (IDE), launched in 1981. It is a non-profit, poverty alleviation organization. In 2004, he was Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year for social responsibility. He was also honored as one of Scientific American’s Top 50 innovators in 2003. ppolak@ideorg.org

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Hear why “Conversations that Matter” are at the heart of The World Café and the Quest for Global Healing Conference in Bali this week. Learn about some of the great people who’ll be there. We’ll talk about ideas that can affect your mind, body, heart, and soul.

You’ll hear . . .

• Why there are those who believe the world can be changed by conversations that matter and movements like The World Café.
• The amazing story about Marcia Jaffe – the visionary and entrepreneur for the Quest for Global Healing Conference in Bali.
• How intentional conversations can liberate the genius in each of us.
• The role deep listening plays in the way you connect with others.
• That action and purpose can truly make a difference around the globe.

Juanita Brown — Early in her career, Juanita was a community organizer with César Chávez. She then became a senior corporate consultant as well as co-founder of The World Café with David Isaacs, who also co-authored their best selling book, “The World Café: Shaping Our Futures Through Conversations That Matter”. www.theworldcafe.com

Tom Hurley — For many years, Tom was well known as a Director at the Institute for Noetic Sciences, founded by the astronaut Edgar Mitchell. Recently, he acted as Managing Director for the innovative organization, Chaordic Alliance. Currently, he works as Chaordic Mentor to The World Café, and is a writer, consultant and leadership coach. tom@tjhassociates.com

Paul Andrews — Paul was part of the original staff of the United Religions Initiative, a global interfaith organization known as URI. He was Executive Producer of the important documentary film “Improbable Pairs”, and was Founding Director of the San Francisco Russian Chorus “Slavyanka”. paulandrews@earthlink.net

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Joan Kenley brings you subjects to touch your body, mind, heart, and soul. In this program you’ll hear wonderful stories, expert advice and decorating tips from two great professionals in floral and interior design. Learn how managing clutter can raise your self-esteem, what colors make flower arrangements sing, and how much fun it is to beautify your space.

Conversations with Ron and Rachelle will include:

• How flowers put a smile in your home
• Why having a space that pleases you matters
• How having a beautiful home can affect your feelings and actions
• What’s good about the current trend in TV makeover shows

Ron Morgan, based in Oakland, is one of the most sought-after and well-recognized floral designers in the United States. He has consulted as an interior designer, owned floral and antique shops, and published two books: The Center of Attention, and this year: In the Company of Flowers. He now devotes most of his creative energies to the garden club lecture circuit. Ron’s store in Oakland, CA is called Loot. www.ronmorgandesigns.com ; 510-652-3996

Rachelle Goodfriend is founder and owner of Spirited Spaces Design Consultants, a thriving business in the California Bay Area. She brings a unique combination of talents to her work: interior designer and a psychotherapist. Rachelle’s passion is to create comfortable, functional, and beautiful environments. Rachelle is currently creating product lines for Spirited Spaces. design@spiritedspaces.com ; 415-584-4000

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Joan Kenley brings you subjects to touch your body, mind, heart, and soul. In this program you'll hear about dogs, cats, bunnies, and horses. Learn the latest in veterinary procedures, and how caring for a pet helps you care for yourself.

Our conversations with our guests will include:

• What are the right checkups for your pet?
• Can pit bulls be friendly?
• When can massage benefit your pet?
• What creates a special bond with horses and owners?
• Do you have a healthy love connection with your animals?

Dr. Jocelyn Thurm, DVM has been a San Francisco Bay Area veterinarian for the last four years. Her current practice is at the Broadway Pet Hospital in Oakland where she works with five other veterinarians in providing health care primarily for dogs and cats. Her work includes preventative medicine for healthy pets as well as diagnostics and treatment for the ill and critically ill. She currently lives in Oakland with her husband and small son. Her contact information is: www.broadwaypethospital.com, jocelyncevans@yahoo.com, 510 653-0212.

Heather Marchman currently owns an eight-year old imported Dutch Warmblood horse named Romulus Augustus. He is a 1200 lb. bright chestnut gelding and they are currently training together at First Level Dressage at Euro-Quest Farms in Walnut Creek. Heather is a stay-at-home mother for her 12 year old son who was recently named a Junior National Scholar. She has lived in the Oakland Hills for twenty years and has a Masters Degree in clinical psychology. Her email is Hmmarchman@aol.com

Rebecca Thomas, EBW is a certified equine body worker in the Bay Area. Her practice includes backyard pets, trail horses, endurance racers, and high-end show horses. Working with vets and individual owners, she handles injury recovery, physical therapy, arthritis, and general maintenance for horses, dogs, cats, and birds. Her massage is an adjunct to veterinary care for healing and optimal performance. www.equinebodywork.net

Heidi Kistler was inspired by her love of animals to start her pet sitting business nine years ago, The Pawsitively Pampered Pet.  Within the first two years she was awarded Pet Sitter of the Year by the Pet Sitting International organization.  With the success of her business, and with the help of her clients, she has recently planned and presented charity events that raise money for needy mothers and children.  For more information go to www.yourpamperedpets.com

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Joan Kenley brings you subjects to touch your body, mind, heart, and soul. In this program you’ll hear about dogs, cats, bunnies, and horses. Our conversation will cover how alternative treatments such as chiropractic, acupuncture, and homeopathy can benefit your pet.  What if your pet needs chemotherapy? Did you know there are dogs who can detect certain kinds of skin cancer?  And we’ll be discussing compassionate ways to help your pets through serious or terminal illness.

Other questions we’ll be talking about with our guests:

• How can you keep your pet even healthier?
• Are you intuitive about your pet’s needs?
• Why are dog parks so important for you and your dog?
• Why is dental care so critical for your dog, cat, or horse?

Jenny Taylor, DVM has a broad background, as well as advanced training, in her career as a veterinarian. She founded Creature Comfort Holistic Veterinary Center in Oakland, California — the first complementary veterinary clinic in the Bay Area. Dr. Taylor and her staff offer Chinese and Western herbal therapies, acupuncture, homeopathy, and chiropractic — in addition to traditional Western veterinary medicine. www.creaturecomfort.com

Emily Rosenberg is a long time social activist and animal advocate. Her special interest is helping people benefit from the companionship of animals. She helped launch San Francisco’s “Pets Are Wonderful Support” — also known as PAWS — the first organization helping AIDS patients keep their pets throughout their illness. Emily also works locally to create dog parks and to actively support Smiley Dog Rescue in Oakland. www.dogparkinfo.com

Rebecca Thomas, EBW is a certified equine body worker in the Bay Area. Her practice includes backyard pets, trail horses, endurance racers, and high-end show horses. Working with vets and individual owners, she handles injury recovery, physical therapy, arthritis, and general maintenance for horses, dogs, cats, and birds. Her massage is an adjunct to veterinary care for healing and optimal performance. www.equinebodywork.net

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In this program about “Music and Creativity” — you will hear Emmy Award-winning film and television composer, Laurence Rosenthal, tell us what it was like collaborating with George Lucas and other major directors. Margret Elson — author of “Passionate Practice”, will share how learning music creatively will not only help you improve musically, but also affect your life in interesting and positive ways.

Our conversations with Laurence and Margret will cover:

• How composing music for live action films is different from composing for animated features
• What to do about performance anxiety
• Solutions for creative blocks
• Ways we can become friends with ourselves in the creative process

Laurence Rosenthal has composed extensively for film and television, working with George Lucas, Marvin Chomsky, Peter Glenville, and Arthur Hiller. He’s been nominated for two Oscars, two Golden Globes and 12 Emmy awards. Among his best known film scores are A Raisin in the Sun, The Miracle Worker, Becket, and The Return of a Man Called Horse. Among his seven Emmys for miniseries are Peter the Great, Anastasia and episodes of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. He is currently completing a commission for the Oakland East Bay Symphony and is being honored with the ASCAP Foundation – “Life in Music Award” in April 2006. His background in piano and composition includes the Eastman School of Music and study with Nadia Boulanger in Paris. You can contact Mr. Rosenthal through his agent, Linda Kordek: (310) 385-2846

Margret Elson’s multi-faceted career spans 30 years of teaching and coaching pianists, vocalists and ensembles. As a counselor, she has helped countless performers overcome artistic blocks. Margret is a licensed psychotherapist, certified hypnotherapist, and holds MA degrees in both Journalism and Political Science. She is also an accomplished performer, both as soloist and in ensemble. As founder of the Center of Artistic Counseling in Oakland, she’s led workshops at national and international conferences on Mind, Body and the Performing Arts. She has published a book called “Passionate Practice – The Musician’s Guide to Learning, Memorizing, and Performing” (Amazon.com), and is authoring a new book, “Couch at the Piano”. You can contact her at margret.elson@gmail.com or (510) 601-7044

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Joan Kenley brings you subjects to touch your body, mind, heart, and soul. This program about “Addiction, Co-Dependence, and Recovery” addresses issues that touch almost everyone’s lives in some way. We’ll identify what’s true for many kinds of addictions and ask: Are you caught up in the web of co-dependency and don’t know it? We’ll talk about how dealing with anger, sorrow, comfort, and homework contribute to recovery.

Our conversations with Kay and Joyce will cover:

• How to deal with shame, guilt and insecurities
• The need to set psychological and behavioral boundaries
• The methamphetamine crisis
• How to see the difference between rescuing and enabling
• Whether believing in God, a higher power, or a higher self, affects recovery

Kay Kopit, MA is an accomplished artist, actress, writer, speaker, teacher, and columnist. She has documented her 15 years of living with an alcoholic in “I Survived, One Woman’s Journey Of Self Healing and Transformation”, written and produced by Kay. Her passion is not only the arts, but to help other people through her inspirational stories. Kay has published several articles and writes a monthly column for Recovery Times.com. Kay lives with her husband, Bryan, and daughter, Mariah, in Oakland, CA. For more about Kay visit www.isurviveddocumentary.com

Joyce Gidel, MFT works as a family therapist in the chemical dependency field. Her earlier career was in radio and television advertising, promotion and production — before she decided to return to graduate school to earn her master’s degree in counseling psychology at John F Kennedy University. She’s the head of the family therapy program at Merritt Peralta Institute, which is part of Alta Bates-Summit Medical Center in Oakland. She also has a private practice in Piedmont that specializes in co-dependency. You can reach her at (510) 559-7775.

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We hope you’ll enjoy our thought-provoking theme: “Can you Choose a Better Life?” There are intriguing questions as well as challenges.

The program will let you in on the ABCs of what makes a happy life, and you’ll appreciate our informative guests.

We’ll offer conversations about how much negative self-talk fills your day. Did you know there are various types of happiness? We’ll tell you about the difference between short and long term therapy. Hear about Attention Deficit Disorder becoming more frequently diagnosed in adults, what there is to know about anti-depressants, and how physical pain affects your feelings of self worth. How do you grieve when you lose a relationship, a job, or a friend is another important topic. And you’ll be surprised about what can’t bring real happiness.

You’ll also hear about:

• How many ways a heart can break
• What causes your deepest fears
• How forgiveness and compassion can change you
• What gives life meaning — and much more

Harvey Caplan, MD first intended to become a cardiologist when he was chosen to help found the first teen contraception clinic for Planned Parenthood. He then focused on the field of human sexuality and a broad spectrum of psychotherapeutic techniques. Dr. Caplan lectures internationally and has taught in several universities and graduate schools. His private practice is in San Francisco.

Deborah Jenkins is the author of the motivational self-help book “Massive Abundance — How to Create Prosperity in Your Life”. She has worked for numerous corporations as a dynamic communications consultant in sales and presentation skills. When Deborah isn’t coaching others, she enjoys her role as a Martha Stewart look-a-like celebrity, and is frequently featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

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