Jody Bremer is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Jody received a special certification and verification from the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists in Working with Military and Their Families in Private Practice. Servicemen from the Marines, Navy, Army and Air Force are a significant specialty, allowing her to provide personalized care for all of the military members and their families struggling with the specific hardships the military incurs, such as long-term separations, deployments, and PTSD. To learn more about Jody and her work, visit: 
Ellen Langer is a Yale PhD, Harvard Professor of Psychology, and artist. She is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and three Distinguished Scientist Awards, the World Congress Award, the NYU Alumni Achievement Award, and the Staats award for Unifying Psychology, and has authored eleven books and over 200 research articles on the illusion of control, perceived control, successful aging, decision-making, to name a few of the topics. Each of these is examined through the lens of her theory of mindfulness. Her research has demonstrated that by actively noticing new things-the essence of mindfulness-health, well being, and competence follow. Her best selling books include Mindfulness; The Power of Mindful Learning; On Becoming an Artist: Reinventing Yourself Through Mindful Creativity; and her most recent book, Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility. To learn more about Ellen and her work, visit: 
Jamie Catto co-produced and directed the double Grammy nominated film ‘1 Giant Leap' which encountered high profile writers, thinkers, spiritual gurus and entertainers including Bob Geldof, Robbie Williams, Steven Fry, Susan Sarandon, Deepak Chopra, Michael Stipe, Brian Eno, and Dennis Hopper. Having sold over 300,000 albums, and won numerous awards globally. '1 Giant Leap' was subsequently commissioned and made into a Channel 4 documentary series in 2008 to explore the complexities of human nature through music.
Bryan Single is the director and producer of "Children of War", an award-winning documentary filmed in Uganda over a period of three years which follows a group of former child soldiers of war criminal Joseph Kony as they escape the battlefield, enter the sanctuary of a rehabilitation center, and undergo a remarkable process of trauma therapy and emotional healing. To learn more about Bryan and his work, visit: 
Jane Ekayu is a trauma counselor for former child soldiers of Joseph Kony and founder of Children of Peace Uganda, a nonprofit which works to heal and empower these youth through psychosocial therapy, creative arts therapy, education, and empowerment programs. Since 2004, she has helped over 3,000 of these children rehabilitate and return home to their communities. Ms Ekayu also travels around the world to raise awareness on the issues of child soldiers and post-war rehabilitation. She has captivated audiences in schools, universities, community groups, human rights organizations, political embassies, and in the United Nations General Assembly Hall. To learn more about Jane and her work, visit: 
Filmmaker Cynthia Travis has worked in Liberia since 2003, where she's developed innovative grassroots approaches to conflict resolution with her non-profit organization everyday gandhis. Her most recent film, THE FIGHT TO FORGIVE, follows former child soldiers who were forced to fight in Liberia's brutal civil war. THE FIGHT TO FORGIVE teaches that perpetrators of violence have an extraordinary capacity as peace builders. With an academic background in human development and creative writing, and a professional life in mediation and conflict resolution in vulnerable communities, Cynthia believes that storytelling is a powerful tool in conflict resolution. To learn more about Cynthia and her work, visit: 
Kirsty Spraggon is a Talk show host, Speaker, Life Liver, People lover, Founder of Konnection Global, and Executive Producer of Kirsty TV.
Psychotherapist Ira Israel is the author of 
Richard J. Davidson, PhD, is a renowned neuroscientist and one of the world's leading experts on the impact of contemplative practices, such as meditation, on the brain. He is the founder and chair of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Paula J. Caplan is a clinical and research psychologist. She received her A.B. with honors from Radcliffe College of Harvard University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in psychology from Duke University. She is currently Associate at the DuBois Institute, following two years as a Fellow in the Women and Public Policy Program of Harvard Kennedy School, both at Harvard University. She is the author of 11 books, co-editor of one book, and author of dozens of book chapters and articles in scholarly journals, as well as of numerous articles and essays in popular publications. 
Naama Haviv, who holds an MA/ABD in Genocide Studies from Clark University, joined JWW's team as Assistant Director. Naama develops and directs JWW's policy objectives towards Sudan and Congo, manages JWW's strategic partnerships both in the US and in Sudan, Chad, and Congo, and their program development including youth activist training initiatives and domestic education and advocacy programs. As well as researching current world conflicts to assess the risk of genocide. To learn more about Naama and her work, visit: 
Julie Bram is a full time community volunteer and activist. As a founding partner and past chair of the Jewish Venture Philanthropy Fund she has been blessed to support and work with many remarkable non-profit organizations. Her passion lies in using education and communication to effect positive change in the world. (Tikkun olam) Julie currently serves on several advisory committees and boards of directors for a wide variety of charitable causes. They include:
Sallie Culbreth is the founder of Committed to Freedom - a non-profit organization that facilitates holistic empowerment and spiritual tools to help people move beyond abuse, exploitation, and sexual trauma, and provides adjunct services to helping professionals, agencies, and faith communities working with those who want to include spiritual concerns in their abuse recovery process. Her work and writings come from her personal experience of childhood sexual abuse and recovery. She holds a bachelor's degree in pastoral ministries and a master's degree in mental health counseling studies. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, American Association of Christian Counselors, and has received training in Critical Incidence Stress Management. She has authored several books and self-help workbooks and writes a weekly blog, Roadside Assistance.
An Emmy Award winning composer and writer, Patricia Lee Stotter lends her tremendous talents in TV, film and social media to furthering awareness of PTSD and Veteran reintegration struggles. Stotter first became interested in Veteran issues while working on a theatre testimonial project that discussed suicide rates among Vietnam Veterans. She has since worked to bring awareness to Veteran issues through True Rep, a repertory company that explores trauma and resilience through testimonial theatre and film, and fosters collaboration among actors, writers and humane service organizations. Her recent documentary, Service: When Women Come Marching Home, highlights challenges facing female Veterans as they transition from active duty to civilian life. For more, visit 
BriGette McCoy served in the US Army from 1987 to 1991 and became an E4, communications specialist with top secret clearance. Since leaving the service she has had a variety of jobs including medical claims processor, insurance underwriter, bank card specialist and mortgage originator. Suffering from a back injury incurred while in the army and from the hidden disability of MST that got so out of control she lost my job and her house and ended up homeless with two children. She couldn't get help until she understood what was wrong and that didn't happen until she found the website VETS WOW. Through the women vets she met on line, she learned about MST and PTSD and with their support, was able to seek help at the VA.
Dr. Benjamin La Brot is a native Southern Californian who learned to swim before he could walk. His love of water led him to working on sport and commercial fishing boats and on the Floating Marine Science Laboratory vessel .He, along with his sister and others began Floating Doctors, whose mission is to reduce the present and future burden of disease in the developing world, and to promote improvements in health care delivery worldwide. To learn more about Ben and his work, visit: 
Claire Wineland was born with cystic fibrosis or "CF", a genetic disease that causes excessive mucus secretions and collection, especially in the lungs. In her short life, Claire has undergone dozens of surgeries and has spent weeks at a time in the hospital. This is not, however, what characterizes her. Claire is a singer, an artist, a composer, and a natural-born comedian and speaker. She radiates with a warmth and wisdom beyond her years. She has been called a "little Buddha" a "bridge among people", and a "true old soul." She is precious to anyone who has met her, especially to her mother, Melissa, and her father, John.
Eric Lumiere lives For the Love of Music + the Music of Love
Sarah Steffen is the Marketing Coordinator at Habitat for Humanity for San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys. She attended San Diego State University and interned for the San Diego State Marketing and Communications Department, working on news and profile stories. She graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with an emphasis in Media Studies and a minor in English. She enjoys doing what she loves while giving back and advocating for the community.
Shanna McCord is currently a Journalist for the Santa Cruz Sentinel. She has been a television and newspaper reporter for 17 years and covered military issues while working in Yuma, AZ. She will share with us a fantastic article she wrote about a man, Dr. Peter Linnerooth, who took his own life after a long time battle with PTSD. 
David Ari Leon is a multiple award-winning and Emmy-nominated composer and music supervisor. He has brought his signature blend of acute classical expertise and emotive pop ethos to countless films, video games, albums, and TV shows. David's music can currently be heard in places such as ABC's hit show, Sea World's "Sea Rescue and on Disney XD's "The Avengers." He is music director and co-founder of the Voice of Life project, whose mission is to elevate wellness with great music. He's also raising mobile game music to new heights with his immensely popular music. Recently, he scored Woody Woodpecker, named "iPhone Game of the Week," the top-seller Superman (Warner Bros), and Contre Jour, the No. 1 selling game app, and "iPad Game of the Year" in more than 10 countries. Leon's SoundMind Music is a company that oversees the entire music package for a project with many clients including luminaries such as: Lionsgate Films, Warner Bros, Marvel, Universal, DC Comics, ABC, Sea World, EA and Disney.
Shannon Bindler is a Shoeologist and Style Editor who believes in the transformative power of fashion. She is also the co-founder of Get Up Girl, a popular women's coaching series that inspires women to shine.
Laurel Airica took to words like a bird to the skies and began her literary flights of fancy early in her life. Particularly enchanted by rhythm and rhyme, palindromes, puns and other ‘electro-poetic' linguistic phenomena, she announced to her parents with absolute certainty at age three or four, "I bet I now know all the words in the English language." Laurel began writing poetry at the age of seven. Later in life, Laurel was inspired to take everything she'd discovered about letters and words and to turn it into the performance art she now calls,
Agapi Stassinopoulos is the author of the best-selling book: 
Sophie Chiche is the founder and curator of 
Jodi Delaney is the Founder of Yatra Yoga International (YYI) and VetsYoga. Jodi combined her passions for yoga and travel with YYI, facilitating yoga and wellness retreats in Mexico, Guatemala and Costa Rica. In 2010, she assisted New Mexico's first Veterans Wellness Conference. This experience, along with a visit to the amputee unit at Walter Reed Medical Center, inspired the creation of VetsYoga, as a route for military personnel to explore the benefits of yoga to enhance mental and physical health in the privacy of home. To learn more about Jodi and her work, visit: 
Debbie Gregory is both the CEO of MilitaryConnection.com and the founder of the Veteran and Military Business Owners Association (VAMBOA). She covers all the bases when it comes to serving the needs of Military and Veteran Communities. MilitaryConnection.com, one of the most popular websites on the Internet for active military, veterans and their families, is referred to as The Go to Site for jobs, benefits, news, and information regarding education benefits. To learn more about Debbie and her work, visit 
Leah Jantzen coaches highly motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, and creative individuals looking to make profound changes in their lives. She EMPOWERS her clients to reach new heights with their God given abilities and talents. Using sports and sports analogies, Leah dramatically expands her clients' vision of what's possible. Her clients live bigger and experience higher levels of personal and professional success. To learn more about Leah and her work, visit: 
Gina Ross, MFCC, is founder and president of International Trauma-Healing Institute in the United States and Israel. An internationally respected psychotherapist, she is the co-founder of the Israeli Trauma Center at Herzog Hospital in Jerusalem and has specialized in trauma and the understanding and treatment of trauma since 1990. She is trained in cognitive, behavioral, and somatic treatment approaches and is certified in the more innovative techniques of Somatic Experiencing® (SE), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Thought Field Therapy (TFT), and Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR). Gina is also the author of many articles and a series of books entitled Beyond the Trauma Vortex Into the Healing Vortex. To learn more about Gina and her work, visit:
Born in 1934 in Durban, South Africa as the grandson of Mohandas K. "Mahatma" Gandhi, Arun Gandhi grew up under the discriminatory apartheid laws of South Africa. He was beaten by "white" South Africans for being too black and "black" South Africans for being too white; so, Arun sought eye-for-an-eye justice. However, he learned from his parents and grandparents that justice does not mean revenge, it means transforming the opponent through love and suffering. 
Catherine Ryan Hyde is the author of 18 published and forthcoming books. Her newest releases are 
Charley Johnson has a deep passion for Pay It Forward. Believing in Pay It Forward so much so he left his company, career & millions behind to change the world and how people view humanity. He is now the president of the Pay It Forward Foundation and the creator of the Pay It Forward Bracelet, a physical reminder to do good that has been sent to over 1 million people in 108 countries. Charley founded the "
Scott Carlin is a recognized leader in television. With over 30 years experience, he was responsible for original, record-breaking deals for The Sopranos, Sex & the City, Band of Brothers, The Wire, and many other HBO programs. He has held senior positions at top studios including Warner Bros. Television and Lorimar-Telepictures. As a 2007 graduate of the Masters Program in Spiritual Psychology at The University of Santa Monica, Scott is immersed in the emerging area of transformational media. He has just completed producing a feature-length documentary about Deepak Chopra called, "Decoding Deepak" that is directed by Deepak's son, Gotham Chopra.
Gotham Chopra is a multi-media voice in the worlds of entertainment, news, spirituality, and pop-culture. Recently he published Walking Wisdom which portrays all the love and licks that go along with being a dad, a dude, a dog-owner, and son of Deepak Chopra.
Yariv Lerner is the founder of 
Martin Papazian is an actor, writer, and director of feature films. Previously, Martin directed the award winning short film IN THE WIND, about a soldier's return to a Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans. As an actor, Martin burst onto the screen in Universal Picture's, JARHEAD, THE BURNING PLAIN, and THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. On the small screen you may have seen him featured in 24, Lie To Me, CSI:NY, and DEXTER, amongst others.
Michele Rosenthal inspires trauma survivors to overcome depression, anxiety, and fear so that they may build lives full of freedom, meaning, purpose, and joy. A survivor herself, Michele shares her story as a keynote speaker, post-trauma coach, award-winning blogger, poet, author, radio show host, and founder of 
Jenny Andrews is one of the founders and the Program Director of Not Alone which provides programs, resources, and services to warriors and families impacted by combat stress and PTSD through a confidential and anonymous community. Through this course, veterans learn to use the strengths gained in service, to transition from the military culture to the civilian workplace culture. For more information visit: 
Wayne Hankin is a period instrument specialist who has played 400 different instruments over a 30 year career. Specializing in medieval, renaissance, and baroque periods, Wayne has mastered instruments played only by a small handful of people in the world, including various bagpipes, hornpipes, flutes, whistles, gemshorns, trumps, bone flutes, double reeds, and others. There are also instruments made exclusively for his talents of which he is the sole performer. With over 4000 concerts to his credit and over 300 works composed for period instruments, Wayne has received numerous awards and commissions from ASCAP Awards to The National Endowment of the Arts. His film, 7 SOLOS, was awarded best short subject at The World Music and Independent Film Festival in Washington DC. To learn more about Wayne and his work, visit: 
Jerry Yellin, a distinguished veteran of World War II, is the author of "The Resilient Warrior," and co-chair of the David Lynch Foundation's new program, 
Through her book LISTEN: Trusting Your Inner Voice in Times of Crisis, Lynn Robinson, M.Ed., has redefined her theories on intuition for an entirely new audience. A celebrated expert on intuition, Robinson teaches individuals to use their innate guidance system - their intuition - to help them survive turbulent times, find a clear and accurate direction for their lives, and to create a happier existence. Learn more at 
Noted Austrian filmmaker Alexander Vesely strives to produce films that have depth, meaning and substance. He brings this philosophical approach to the U.S. with his American directorial debut, Viktor & I. Chronicling the life of Alexander's grandfather, Viktor & I gives the viewer complete subjectivity as the film moves from family members to friends and others who were close to Viktor Frankl. Alexander Vesely resides in Vienna and recently opened Noetic Films, Inc., in Southern California. For more information about the film, visit 
An Olympic Medal winner, five-time world champion, competitive diving legend Greg Louganis has long been celebrated for his spirit of sportsmanship and community service. Greg serves as an advocate for many organizations, including youth's clubs, drug and alcohol rehabilitation groups, and organizations for the dyslexic. Since shedding light on his struggle with HIV in his best-selling autobiography, Breaking the Surface, Greg's inspirational message has reached a whole new audience. To learn more about Greg and his work, visit 
Tara Wise founded the National Military Women Veterans Association of America after returning home from the Gulf War and searching for help in transitioning back to civilian life. Fighting depression, suffering from Military Sexual Trauma and considering suicide, she found a way to transform pain into progress. An inspirational spokesperson and leader, she helps women veterans across the nation find healing and hope. 
Rick Collins is a Veteran, a Papa and Father, Rugger, historian and world traveler. Recently Rick made the decision to dedicate his life to supporting our youngest combat veterans and Healing The Unseen Wound is a result of that commitment. He explains, "The lessons learned from WWII, Korea and Vietnam are destined to be repeated unless we engage, educate and heal our young veterans as they return to civilian life... Our initiative is not a program of entitlement, it is a program of necessity if we are to reduce the levels of despondency among our next greatest generation." 
Douglas W. Kmiec is an American legal scholar, author, and former U.S. ambassador. He is the Caruso Family Chair and Professor of Constitutional Law at Pepperdine University School of Law. Kmiec came to prominence during the United States presidential election, 2008 when, although a Republican, he endorsed Democrat Barack Obama. Kmiec recently released a book entitled, 
Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is widely known as the "Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology" because his 
Jenn Lim is the CEO and Chief Happiness Officer of Delivering Happiness, a company she and Tony Hsieh ,CEO of Zappos, co-created to inspire happiness in work, community, and everyday life.
Ash Adams is a multi award- winning filmmaker and actor who has starred in television shows such as: Ryans Hope-,Thunderboat Row and Acapulco Bay. Adams has also appeared in Adam 12, VIP , The Young Riders (two hour season finale as Jesse James) , Renegade, FBI The Untold Stories, Beverly Hills 90210, and the new Dragnet. As a Filmmaker he has written, produced, directed, and co-starred in Once Fallen, After The Past, The Distance, and Peter's Hope, all of which won Adams awards. His newest short is In Mexico, about a returning combat vet suffering from PTSD.
Alison Lighthall served as a Captain in the Army Nurse Corps from 2004-2007. She has spent the past 9 years creating programs and trainings regarding the psychosocial reintegration of Veterans. Alison served as Fort Carson's Psychiatric Nurse Consultant and the Lead Clinician of their Urgent Psychiatric Care Response Team, providing emergency psychiatric care to their most emotionally wounded. She also created Fort Carson's Mental Resiliency Program for their 1000 hospital employees-a program that was subsequently adopted by Army hospitals on numerous other military bases. 
Dr. Bill Cloke has over 30 years' experience as a licensed psychotherapist and marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles. 
Meet Sallie Culbreth. Unfortunately, Sallie's story is not very unusual. No explicit sensational descriptions distinguish her experiences of sexual abuse as more or less than someone else's. She is a survivor, perhaps like you. It is a tragic reality. But she has come to understand this: She is more than the abuse. It has scarred her, but she is more. She despises what she had to work though to come to that conclusion, but she is glad she knows it.
This Week's Fan Giveaways:
One lucky person who enters will win a H-Factor...Where Is Your Heart?, a 30 minute rough-cut documentary film produced by Lisa Cypers Kamen and used worldwide in classrooms and at conferences as a thought-provoking tour of happiness and why it matters. Retail value: $18.95 
He is the President of the Pay it Forward Foundation and is the creator of the Pay it Forward Bracelet, a physical reminder to do good that has been sent to over 1 million people in 108 countries. Video describing the power of the Bracelet can be seen here - 
Born in 1934 in Durban, South Africa, Arun is the fifth grandson of India's legendary leader, Mohandas K. "Mahatma" Gandhi. Growing up under the discriminatory apartheid laws of South Africa, he was beaten by "white" South Africans for being too black and "black" South Africans for being too white; so, Arun sought eye-for-an-eye justice. However, he learned from his parents and grandparents that justice does not mean revenge, it means transforming the opponent through love and suffering. 
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There was something missing. Although he had degrees from four different universities and was schooled in psychodynamic, supportive, and cognitive behavioral therapy, there seemed to be a key ingredient that was lacking in his therapeutic approach to helping others heal and thrive.
Benjamin Utecht spends every minute of every day making his dreams become a reality. The 29-year-old stud achieved football's highest honor when he and the rest of his teammates on the 2006 Indianapolis Colts squad won Super Bowl XLI. But now, two years removed from his NFL career as a tight end, he is chasing after his original childhood dream: becoming a successful artist in the music industry.
Chrissy Carew is a Hall-of-Fame Master Certified personal and business coach, mentor and trainer as well as the author of Insightful Player: Football Pros Lead a Bold Movement of Hope, published in October of 2011 by Morgan James Publishing.
Our guest this week will be shedding much-needed light on the science of spending. He uncovers why we spend money we don't have, in search of happiness we cannot buy. Dr. James Roberts empowers us to make smart changes, improve self-control, and curtail spending. The American Dream is still ours for the taking, and Dr. Roberts gives us hope and identifies the power we each hold to redefine the pursuit of happiness.
Lisa Steadman is an internationally acclaimed best-selling author, sought after speaker, results coach, creative consultant, and CEO of Woohoo, Inc. A masterful mentor when it comes to Awakening your Woohoo WithinTM, Lisa loves showing woman how to step into their spotlight, stake their claim in the world, and create the life, relationships, and business of their dreams. Lisa is a frequent media contributor, having appeared on The Today Show, The Tyra Banks Show, iVillage Live, The Fran Drescher Show, Playboy Radio, and New Zealand's Good Morning. In 2012, she's leading a year long mission called The Year of You to help women celebrate themselves and stop playing small.
Chris Waddell was a promising young skier at Middlebury College in 1988 when a skiing accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. Determined to get back on the slopes, he began skiing on a monoski roughly one year later. A little more than two years later, Waddell was named to the US Disabled Ski Team.
In the midst of the Holiday Season, slow down, count your blessings, take time to reflect, enjoy your family and friends, and remember the reason for the season. Our Special Encore show this week will help you do just that. We usher in the Holiday Season with music. I am very grateful and thankful to the guest musicians this week as they share with us their expressions, creativity and talent, through their love of music.
At a very young age Bekah dreamed of writing music that would touch nations. Her love for music was instantaneous. Her life dramatically changed once she started writing fluently. Writing music isn't just a hobby for her, it is an expression of who she is. When she writes, she begin to feel things change in the atmosphere and the words she has written have brought breakthroughs into her life, as well as the lives of others. At the end of the day songwriting is her creative outlet that aids her in releasing her deepest feelings and thoughts.
Terence Davis, President and Founder of Great Music, began as a musician in many bands. He graduated from University Of Wisconsin (Oshkosh) and Marquette University as well as The New York Institute of Finance and was trained as a NYSE Stockbroker.
Hannah Mulholland is a 20-year-old singer/songwriter from Malibu, California. At a young age, Hannah knew that she loved music and performing, and began to play piano at 5 years old. She was very inspired by artists like Faith Hill growing up, which pushed her to write music of her own, in hopes that one day Faith Hill's songwriters would write for her.
Abraham McDonald's victory on the first ever Oprah Show Karaoke Challenge earned him an exclusive contract with the Island Def Jam Music Group.As Oprah aired his return to the show, Abraham's debut single, "Miracle," was starting a 48-hour free download at www.islanddefjam.com/abraham. The single impacts at Urban AC radio on April 26th, and Mainstream AC radio on May 3rd. "Miracle" was produced by the successful production team of Sam Watters and Louis Biancaniello (Whitney Houston, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis, and Jessica Simpson, to name a few).
The Insightful PlayerTM campaign was born to prove to you that this is not true. It is here to inspire you to follow your heart and give you practical tools to be all you can be. It will show you evidence of the immense power of the human spirit ... your spirit!
Grit and Grace Creates Harmony On and Off the Field
WAYNE HANKIN is a period instrument specialist and has played 400 different instruments over a 30 year career. Specializing in medieval, renaissance and baroque periods, Wayne has mastered instruments played only by a small handful of people in the world including various bagpipes, hornpipes, flutes, whistles, gemshorns, trumps, bone flutes, double reeds and others. There are also instruments made exclusively for his talents of which he is the sole performer. 
As an architectural designer, cookies and baking were a side note in Tami Cromar's life. When she wanted to a little extra spending money, she'd bake. When she wanted to help her daughter's raise funds, she'd bake. When she wanted a quality, memorable gift for her clients, she'd bake.With happiness as the ultimate goal, Cromar has been successfully bringing herself happiness, her employees happiness, and above all else, delighting customers with happiness, as she buzzes around the kitchen mixing a little of this and a little of that, peeks around the counter with a bright hello, and then presents the world with one innovative, timeless treat. 
Dr. Bill Cloke has over 30 years’ experience as a licensed psychotherapist and marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles
Fuzzy Manning is the Founder & CEO of PTS Treatment. He is a recognized international alternative clinician, therapist, and speaker who mends the hearts of female/male military veterans, National Guard, Coast Guard, reservists, and their families who are dealing with the invisible wounds of Post Traumatic Stress (PTS). During the alternative therapy process, it’s impossible to separate Chronic Disease, Chronic Pain and Musculoskeletal Damage, Combat Stress, Military Sexual Trauma (MST), Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Suicidal Thoughts, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from PTS during treatment. You can’t treat one without treating the other. Fuzzy offers a safe and secure environment for people to tell their story and receive the necessary treatment and therapy despite their gender, age, language, or ethnicity. He believes in treating veterans, military personnel, and their family as one-unit. He comes to you via conference call, Skype, or in person to provide alternative PTS solutions.
Barry Fixler is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968 and fought on Hill 861-A during the legendary Siege of Khe Sanh. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps in 1973, Fixler used the G.I. Bill to finance his undergraduate degree from the Gemological Institute of America and joined his father in the jewelry business. Today he lives with his wife Linda in Bardonia, N.Y., where he owns Barry’s Estate Jewelry.
The Veterans Preservation Corps is a newly-formed non-profit entity whose mission is to train and educate veterans of America’s Armed Forces in the field of Historic Preservation crafts. The organization’s long-term goal is to train veterans in the various aspects of Historic Preservation crafts, and eventually support these vets in the preservation of historic structures at VA centers around the country.
Deva Premal and Miten met in India in 1990 and soon began a journey into love and creativity that has taken their inspiring blend of song, mantra and meditation to a worldwide audience. They have released a string of acclaimed CDs with international sales of nearly one million, and their concerts and ecstatic chant workshops are met with rave reviews throughout Europe, Australia, South America, Canada and the United States.
Raquel Reyna is an emotional eating specialist and weight loss expert. She has been in the business of weight loss for the last 10 years and has helped hundreds of women find their ideal body weight. She helped launch one of the most successful weight loss franchises in the US. 
The Real Cougar Woman is a 5-carat diamond with each of the 5-carats representing an essential facet of her life. The 5-carats are: health, beauty, relationships, finance and spirituality. Achieving clarity in all 5 carats insures she will shine just like a perfect-cut diamond.
Chitoka Webb is a successful business owner, motivational speaker and author who lives in Hendersonville, TN.
Suzanne Jauchius is a professional psychic, author and radio personality. When she was 40, she walked away from “the perfect life” that was killing her to become who she was born to be. Suzanne’s life has been a kaleidoscope of astonishing experiences that have conspired to bring her finally to a life of seamlessness and fulfillment.
Adonis holds two degrees from British Universities, one in Marketing and one in Interior Design. He is using Marketing to promote Health, Joy, Success, Happiness and Interior Design by changing the Interior of people's minds, in order to live life at their fullest potential. His main interests are in the fields of Mind, Body and Spirit, Self Development and Quantum Physics. He is a trained EFT practitioner, releasing emotional traumas from the past, and also has certificates in PSYCH-K (Psychology-Kinesiology) , Pranic Healing and Fire Walking. With PSYCH-K ,you can change limiting, holding back beliefs, that exist in the sub-conscious mind, and replace them with powerful positive ones, and hence change the printout of your life. Furthermore, he has studied in depth everything about the Law of Attraction and the Secret, and also did studies in NLP , Hooponopono, Meditation, Epigenetics, The Science of Getting Rich, Creative Visualization , Subliminal Programming,The Power of Now, The Passion Test and the Tao Te Ching. His mission is to give all his energy in an effort to make a more peaceful, happier, greener and safer planet, being at service to others, coming always from his Higher Self.
Evelyn serves the residential, small-based businesses, and the corporate marketplace with on-site organizing, consulting, coaching, seminars, and speaking engagements. Customized solutions are created to meet your challenges, where she turns your piles into smiles, so the only thing you have to lose is your clutter.
Life Coach, Marla Tabaka is The Million-Dollar Mindset Coach and specializes in coaching women business owners who are ready to embrace their full potential in life and business. 
Drs. Ron and Mary Hulnick are founders of the University of Santa Monica, a small, private graduate school offering master’s degree programs in Spiritual Psychology. Most recently, Ron and Mary have released their newest book, “Loyalty To Your Soul” – The Heart of Spiritual Psychology. First and foremost, loyalty to your Soul means learning to live life from within the spiritual context of who you are, meaning the YOU that is the spiritual essence of your very being as opposed to who you think you are, which is really all about your ego or personality. The idea is that “We are not human beings who have a Soul, we are Souls having a human experience.”
ing the teachings of the ancient Toltec. For the past seven years, he has been lecturing and leading classes across the United States, and at sacred sites around the world.
Dr Jessica Wu is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Los Angeles, California.
ViewfromthePier.com, an online oasis for those seeking self-discovery and a sense of wonder through the prism of travel, celebrated its second anniversary April 2nd. Each day, the site features a new image captioned by an uplifting quotation--a daily dose of colorful inspiration available as a free subscription. Other regular features include bi-monthly blog postings that are part-travelogue, part-life lesson, as well as an in-depth destination feature and a thought-provoking monthly Q&A column.
Robert Rowland Smith was, for seven years, a Prize Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, where his work on philosophy, literature and psychoanalysis was described by Jacques Derrida as ‘superbe'. He now advises blue-chip companies and government departments, teaches at London's School of Life, and writes, among other things, a column on ‘life lessons' in the Evening Standard and a regular column in the Sunday Times. He contributes to the Philosophy Bites podcast series and speaks regularly on BBC radio. His first book, 
Patricia Spadaro is the award-winning author of the book 
A FEW ENTHUSIASTIC REVIEWS for Honor Yourself:
Sgt. Andy Brandi's mission is simple: changing and saving lives. By helping each and every Warrior understand they’ve walked off the battlefield far stronger than when they walked on, and to then use that strength to overcome the traumas of their experiences. This allows them not only to understand their feelings about their experiences are normal and to heal, thus preventing them from taking their lives and the lives of others. It also directs them toward life goals that benefit themselves and their loved ones and leads to a more productive and excellent future.
Rivers of Recovery (ROR) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization. ROR delivers direct support to physically and psychologically injured combat veterans through innovative, outdoor-based therapies and pioneering research. We strive to provide our participants with therapeutic programs which result in measurable and sustainable improvement. These programs are designed to re-enable and re-energize participants and provide the support and self-confidence necessary to maximize long-term recovery.
Four Los Angeles based partner companies and organizations have come together to for the Veterans Preservation Corp. Each partner brings a niche value to the new program, offering post combat Vets a full spectrum of opportunity to re-enter the workforce after battling the effects of PTSD. 
Frank Clayton is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Happiness. He has a thriving private practice in Salt Lake City and teaches a class there called Happiness 101. In the two years he has been teaching the class, he has taught hundreds of people scientifically proven methods to be happier. 
Author of "The Untold War", Nancy Sherman writes, "My introduction to the psyche of the soldier, in a sense, goes back to my father and my childhood. My dad was a WW II vet who never talked about "his" war, though he carried his dogtags on his keychain for 65 years. The war never left him; he took it to the grave; and he always felt that his burden was private. I suspect I always felt that the burden ought to be shared, or at least, that I ought to understand it better."
In 2005, Janine Wilburn co-founded and became the Chief Creative Officer of Touch.Nology Holdings LLC – a socially responsible, Communications Company committed to making a difference.
Gail Lynne Goodwin is the founder of InspireMeToday.com, bringing the best inspiration to the world. With members in more than 120 countries, InspireMeToday.com provides free inspiration- each day from a new Inspirational Luminary. Gail has interviewed many well-known names including Sir Richard Branson, Guy Laliberte, Seth Godin, Tony Hseih, Gary Vaynerchuk, Michael Gerber, Marci Shimoff, Jack Canfield and hundreds more. According to Mashable, Gail is one of 2009′s Top 25 Most Inspirational People on Twitter.
Lynn Zavaro has emerged as a leading voice in the art of guiding others to know themselves and create the life they’ve always envisioned. She has a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology and her book and card deck set, 
Nic makes films. Short, black and white. Far beyond simple. Films that show people stark naked
as they are. Films made with a pace that makes little sense when set against the canter of our modern day lives.
In one breath they appear to soothe and in the very next, can challenge to a point far beyond uncomfortable. They’re not for everyone. They are for those who have set out to consciously seek a meaningful life.
Nic’s films have been said to shake the soul. Exposed humans beings usually do. All his work is characterized by a depth of observation. His films are watched in the living rooms of Hollywood to the quiet of Buddhist Monasteries, and the many places in between. They have profoundly affected the lives of many.
Nic selects & interviews each subject, films, edits, writes the words and records the guitar for each of the films.
For more information, visit http://www.soulbiographies.com
Find your Happiness with Lisa Cypers Kamen every Wednesday at 9 am PST/12 pm EST on Toginet.com! For more information, visit Lisa’s website, www.harvestinghappiness.com .
Drs. Ron and Mary Hulnick are founders of the University of Santa Monica, a small, private graduate school offering master's degree programs in Spiritual Psychology. Most recently, Ron and Mary have released their newest book, "Loyalty To Your Soul" - The Heart of Spiritual Psychology. First and foremost, loyalty to your Soul means learning to live life from within the spiritual context of who you are, meaning the YOU that is the spiritual essence of your very being as opposed to who you think you are, which is really all about your ego or personality. The idea is that "We are not human beings who have a Soul, we are Souls having a human experience."
Drs. Ron and Mary Hulnick are founders of the University of Santa Monica, a small, private graduate school offering master's degree programs in Spiritual Psychology. Most recently, Ron and Mary have released their newest book, "Loyalty To Your Soul" - The Heart of Spiritual Psychology. First and foremost, loyalty to your Soul means learning to live life from within the spiritual context of who you are, meaning the YOU that is the spiritual essence of your very being as opposed to who you think you are, which is really all about your ego or personality. The idea is that "We are not human beings who have a Soul, we are Souls having a human experience."
A former criminal lawyer and psychotherapist, Jeff Brown is the author of “Soulshaping: A Journey of Self-Creation,” recently published by North Atlantic Books. Endorsed by authors Elizabeth Lesser and Ram Dass, “Soulshaping” is Brown’s autobiography — an inner travelogue of his journey from archetypal male warrior to a more surrendered path. You can connect with his work at 
Most of you are aware of the sacrifices our Veterans have made for us. What many people are not aware of is the continuing sacrifices vets face when they come home. Repeated surgeries and years of rehab and adjustment. Some pretty tough stuff.
Peter Hill offers an integrative arts program called G.E.T. I.T. The acronym is based on sun tzu’s “art of war” fundamental phrase “Know yourself- know your opponent”.
This week Harvesting Happiness Talk Radio welcomes Sue Lynch of There & Back Again; a non-profit reintegration program offered at no cost to veterans of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Because of their combat service abroad, many veterans return home with a myriad of complex emotional issues, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). TABA offers a structured program of yoga, meditation and alternative approaches to healing the whole body to help veterans transition back to their lives stateside.
This week Lisa welcomes Kimberly Trapp to ring in the new year on Harvesting Happiness Talk Radio to share her project encouraging people to release and heal through sharing. My Three Things is asking people around the world to name three things they’re willing to forgive themselves for. We all need an outlet; a place where we feel safe enough to let go of guilt and shame. Their website has been most successful with many submissions from around the world. Submissions are to be included in a book being published about forgiveness and releasing judgement.
This week on Harvesting Happiness Talk Radio, Lisa is joined by Dr. Mark Setton from The Pursuit of Happiness; a group of educators from various universities and high schools, as well as specialists in web design, constructing a multimedia educational platform on the internet focused on the topic of human happiness. Their mission is to provide educators, students, and the general public free access to clear, concise, information on the history and scientific study of human happiness, positive psychology and mental well-being in general. For more information about The Pursuit of Happiness, visit 
On the next Harvesting Happiness Talk Radio program, Lisa welcomes Michael Chase of the Kindness Center. Michael began The Kindness Center with the Vision of creating a more peaceful and kindhearted world. Located in the beautiful state of Maine, he is accomplishing this by inspiring kindness in schools, the workplace, and in everyday life. Through his programs and events, Michael reveals the secrets to true happiness and the incredible benefits of a heart-centerd lifestyle.
Empowerment, this is the through line through all of Sandra Beck’s work. Whether she is coaching a company owner to a million dollar commission goal, training a stay at home mom to perform SEO on web sites or speaking to a group of women who are in recovery, her message is about what is possible and how to create the circumstances of your choosing.
Kelly and Erin work in the Office of Development at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston. The focus of their work is to raise critical funds for the hospital, and this is accomplished through education, stewardship, and inspiration. Grateful Nation is a vehicle for giving at BIDMC; the events, stories, and sweepstakes created encourage patients, staff, friends, and family to give back in a number of ways.
Tom recounts his story and journey from his first knowledge of his disease through his difficult battle to recovery. As one who is deeply grateful to the doctors, staff, and specialists at BIDMC, Tom knew he needed to find a way to not only say thank you, but to bring awareness and financial support for brain cancer care and research at the Medical Center. As part of the organization Grateful Nation, Tom and his wife Judy founded “A Reason To Ride” annual bike-a-thon in 2008. This year’s event, held in September, surpassed their goal and has generated more than $89,000 to date.
