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• Naturally Vibrant Living – A Major Factor Affecting the Environment – What can Help it

  There is one factor that contributes greatly to environmental degradation and it’s one that isn’t discussed. What is it? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Laurie Mazur, author of A Pivotal Moment. This is something we can work on.

• Naturally Vibrant Living – Using Your Roof to Benefit the Environment – Roof-Top Gardens

  There are many recommendations on things we can do to benefit the environment. Did you know that your roof can too? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Stephen and Rebekah Hren, authors of The Carbon-Free Home. A great concept!

• Naturally Vibrant Living – When Will Climate Change Affect Us?

  As you know, climate change has been wildly debated. If it’s real, when will we see an effect from it? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Stephan Faris, Journalist and author of Forecast. Mr. Faris has studied this issue quite a bit and has some surprising insight.

• Naturally Vibrant Living – Organic & Green Lifestyles – Do They Really Make a Difference?

  Going green and organic is more in the news these days. But do they really make a difference? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Michael Edwards, Editor-in-Chief of Organic Lifestyle Magazine, who shares some surprising experiences.

• Naturally Vibrant Living – Getting Away from it All – Wellness Retreats

  As we enter the summer season and it’s time for vacation, could you boost your wellness at the same time? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Katherine Stefan, Director of Sales & Marketing for R & R Resorts. As it turns out, you can go to lovely destinations and focus on wellness.

• Naturally Vibrant Living – Finding Your Career Passion – A Green One

  We sometimes struggle to find work that will be fulfilling. Diane Brandon is joined this week by Suzie Gilbert, author of Flyaway. Ms. Gilbert struggled to find her career path and found a green one she is passionate about.

• Naturally Vibrant Living – A Green Experiment – Each Day a New Practice

  The prospect of going green can be daunting. Yet one woman bit off a huge challenge. Diane Brandon is joined this week by Vanessa Farquharson, author of Sleeping Naked is Green. She went on an ambitious year-long green odyssey and shares it.

• Naturally Vibrant Living – Combining Vacation & Ecology – Eco Tours

  We all love to get away on vacation. Could you combine vacation with environmentalism? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Gerard Caddick, Owner of Terra Incognita Tours. He specializes in just this thing that allows you to help the environment.

• Naturally Vibrant Living – Holistic Parenting – One Person’s Experience

  If you’ve made more holistic choices for yourself, have you considered doing that for your children? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Lynn Wiese Sneyd, author of Holistic Parenting. She did just this for her children and has an interesting story to share.

• Naturally Vibrant Living – Little Steps to Protect the Environment

  As you know, our environment is under assault these days. So how can you go green? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Kyle Jodice, Owner of Let’s Go Green. As it turns out, there are little things you can do to reduce your impact on the environment.

• Naturally Vibrant Living – Protecting Your Family from Toxic Chemicals

  Toxic chemicals are omnipresent in our everyday products. So how can you protect your family and yourself? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dagmar Breeden, Owner of Dagmar’s Goat Milk Bath & Body Products. Ms. Breeden took it upon herself to make sure her family was protected.

• Naturally Vibrant Living – Greening Your Food – One Family’s Big Change

  You’ve heard and read about some of the problems with our food supply these days – for example, how fresh your produce is. What can you do? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Grant Hawthorne, who made a drastic change in his shopping habits. Could this be for you?

• Naturally Vibrant Living – The Challenge of Losing that Weight & Keeping it Off – A New Approach

  Losing weight is forefront in the minds of so many of us. Could there be a new approach that actually works? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Jordan Meltzer, Co-Author of The Best Kept Secret to Permanent Weight Loss. Could this approach work for you?

• Naturally Vibrant Living – Using Profits to Protect the Environment – Eco Barons

  We’ve all heard of Robber Barons, the super rich who profited richly through unfair means. But are all wealthy businessmen ignoble? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Edward Humes, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Eco Barons. You may be surprised by what some businesspeople are doing.

• Vibrant Living – Weather Anomalies & Climate Change – Lessons from the Past

  Many are concerned about the state of our climate and changes in the offing. Is there anything we can learn from the past? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. Randall Cerveny, Professor of Climatology and author of Weather’s Greatest Mysteries Solved. What could the future hold?

• Vibrant Living – Discord in Relationships – A System to Restore the Love

  Being in a committed relationship with someone we love is wonderful, but can you reduce the conflict? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Shela Dean, author of Frequent Foreplay Miles, who has created an excellent system for keeping love in relationships.

• Vibrant Living – Do You See What I See? – The Marvels of Synesthesia

  We tend to assume that everyone else perceives what we perceive. Is that true? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. Richard Cytowic, a Neurologist and author of Wednesday is Indigo Blue, who has specialized in the not-so-rare condition of synesthesia.

• Vibrant Living – Love Surviving Death – A Very Unusual Story

  We quite naturally grieve when we lose a loved one. However, can love, even physical love, survive physical death? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Stephanie Riseley, a Hypnotherapist and author of Love from Both Sides. Her experience will surprise you and show you possibilities.

• Vibrant Living – Part 2 of A New Form of Intelligence – Integrity Intelligence

  We continue our discussion on developing Integrity Intelligence – what it is and how it benefits us. Diane Brandon is joined again this week by Dr. David Gruder, a Psychologist and author of The New IQ. Integrity Intelligence is necessary for our fulfillment.

• Vibrant Living – A New Form of Intelligence – Integrity Intelligence

  We seem to be living in a time of discontent and self-absorption. Do we need to develop more Integrity Intelligence? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. David Gruder, a Psychology and author of The New IQ. We would all benefit from more Integrity Intelligence!

• Vibrant Living – Strengthening Relationships through Technology – Virtual Visitation

  Whether through divorce or career, our modern society has many of us living at a distance from loved ones. How to bridge that gap? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Chuck Mason, Director of Information Services at Wolf Trap and a pioneer in Virtual Visitation.

• Vibrant Living – Could Your Home be Bad for Your Health? – The Invisible Dangers Where We Live

  For most of us, our home is our refuge – but could your home be damaging your health? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Beth Greer, Journalist and author of Super Natural Home. What is really lurking in your home may surprise you.

• Vibrant Living – Keeping Your Brain Young – What New Research Says

  None of us wants to lose brain function. So how can we avoid Alzheimer’s or forms of dementia. Diane Brandon is joined this week by Tanya Mitchell, Vice President of R & D for Learning Rx. Research sheds some interesting light.

• Vibrant Living – Chasing Beauty – How to Become More Attractive

  One thing that we pursue assiduously in our culture is beauty. It’s an endless obsession. But what really causes beauty? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Kat James, former beauty industry spokesperson and author of The Truth about Beauty. Prepare to be surprised!

• Vibrant Living – Calming Fear – What is at the Root of Our Fears?

  As much as we may not want to admit it, we all have fears, whether we call them anxiety or by any other name. What causes those fears? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Daniel Gardner, an award-winning Journalist and author of The Science of Fear. Interesting information!

• Vibrant Living – Are Humans the Only Moral Beings? -- Morality Among Animals

  As you know, we humans tend to feel we’re the only creatures with intelligence and awareness. What about morality? Could animals be moral? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. Marc Bekoff, a prominent Ethologist and Author of Wild Justice. New research may surprise you.

• Vibrant Living - Relationship Break-Ups – Moving Through Them Less Painfully

  We all know how difficult and painful the end of a relationship can be, with the crying, anger, and sadness. Can you move through it less painfully? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Lisa Steadman, a Journalist and Author of It’s a Break-Up, Not a Breakdown, who has suggestions for doing just that.

• Vibrant Living - Are Ebooks for You? – The Ins and Outs of Ebook Readers

  New technology is everywhere and one innovation is reading ebooks. So what are the advantages and disadvantages, including those of ebooks? Diane Brandon is joined this week by James A. Martin, a Contributing Editor to PC World and technology expert, who shares his expertise on ebook readers.

• Vibrant Living - Career Changes Later in Life – Too Late for Major Changes?

  Our cultural thinking is that we should all be settled in our lives by middle age. So is it too late to make major changes in your 40s or later? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. Nancy Irwin, a Psychotherapist and author of You Turn – Changing Direction in Midlife, who shares quite useful insight.

• Vibrant Living - Losing Weight in the New Year – The Secret of Someone Who’s Lost 160 Pounds

  One New Year’s Resolution at the top of many people’s list is to lose weight. Want to know the secret of someone who’s lost 160 pounds? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Angela Stokes Monarch, whose weight ballooned to 300 pounds and who’s not only lost over half of that weight, but also kept it off.

• Vibrant Living - Encore Presentation: Divine Intervention – True Accounts of it Changing Lives

  At low points in our lives, we might love to have things magically turned around by Divine intervention. Does this really happen? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Jennifer Skiff, a former award-winning CNN Journalist and author of God Stories, who has experienced this directly herself and amassed others’ accounts of the same.

• Vibrant Living - Part 2 of Understanding What Complementary Medicine Really is – A Conversation with Dr. David Russell

  Last week we learned about some of the differences between Complementary and Allopathic Medicine. What other differences are there? Diane Brandon continues her discussion this week by Dr. David Russell, a Classical Medicine Teacher and author of Healthy Solutions, who sheds even more light on this topic.

• Vibrant Living - Understanding What Complementary Medicine Really is – A Conversation with Dr. David Russell

  Increasing numbers of people are turning to Complementary Medicine, but how does it really differ from what your M. D. does? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. David Russell, a Classical Medicine Teacher and author of Healthy Solutions, who shares his considerable knowledge.

• Vibrant Living - Healing from Abuse – The Ugly Truth of Sexual Abuse

  No one wants to discuss sexual abuse, but its effects damage thousands of victims’ lives. Can it be healed? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. Lynn Daugherty, a Psychologist and author of Why Me?, who shares hopeful insight.

• Vibrant Living - The Power of Love – Facing a Health Crisis in Tandem

  If you were diagnosed with a fatal disease, how should you face it? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Brian & Gerri Monaghan, authors of The Power of Two, who have first-hand and highly useful recommendations to share.

• Vibrant Living - Why Does He Cheat? – Avoiding Infidelity

  What makes men cheat – and what can you do to prevent it? In a special encore presentation, Diane Brandon is joined this week by Gary Neuman, a Licensed Family Counselor and author of The Truth about Cheating, for a revealing discussion.

• Vibrant Living - What’s in Your Bottled Water? – Is Our Mania for it Healthy?

  We’ve a huge rise in the consumption of bottled water, but what’s really in your bottled water? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Elizabeth Royte, author of Bottlemania, who has researched the topic extensively, with some surprising results.

• Vibrant Living - Reducing Conflict in Relationships – Enhancing Closeness

  How often do you experience conflict in your relationships – and, sadly, the damage it can bring? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Barry and Janae Weinhold, authors of Conflict Resolution the Partnership Way, who share new relationship-enhancing tools.

• Vibrant Living - What the Tragic Death of Natasha Richardson Taught Us – Reducing Head Trauma

  We were shocked at the early passing of Natasha Richardson, due to head trauma from a skiing accident. What do we need to know to prevent such tragedy? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Michael Paul Mason, a Head Injury Case Manager and author of Head Cases, who shares valuable information that could save lives.

• Vibrant Living - Divine Intervention – True Accounts of it Changing Lives

  At low points in our lives, we might love to have things magically turned around by Divine intervention. Does this really happen? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Jennifer Skiff, a former award-winning CNN Journalist and author of God Stories, who has experienced this directly herself and amassed others’ accounts of the same.

• Vibrant Living - Could Your Food Choices Affect Heart Disease & Alzheimer’s? – Hopeful New Research

  Heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and other chronic diseases take a terrible toll on people’s lives. Are there food choices that could forestall them? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Pamela McDonald, author of The ApoE Gene Diet. New research may surprise you – and give you hope for greater health and vitality.

• Vibrant Living - Tips from Someone Living a Vibrant Life – A Conversation with Denise Jacob

  What do you need to do in order to live a vibrant life? Are there any tips that could help you? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Denise Jacob, a Master Herbalist, who embodies the vibrant life. Tune in as she shares her secrets for finding your way to a vibrant life!

• Vibrant Living - Loving Your Work – A Blueprint for an Enjoyable Workplace

  Can you learn to love your work? And can management create a workplace atmosphere of fun and empowerment? The answer is “yes,” if Roxanne Emmerich has anything to do with it. Diane Brandon is joined this week by Ms. Emmerich, author of Thank God it’s Monday, who shares her blueprint for making work fun.

• Vibrant Living - Are You Playing Enough? – New Research on Play that May Surprise You

  We all know that play is fun and enjoyable. But could it even be good for you? Well, new research sheds some interesting light on this topic. Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. Stuart Brown, author of Play – How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination and Invigorates the Soul. You’ll be surprised by what you hear.

• Vibrant Living - Having More Love in Your Life – Fascinating New Research

  We all want more love in our lives and there are countless theories proposed by countless experts on this theme. However, is there any research from science that could shed light on this? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Susan Kuchinskas, a Journalist and author of The Chemistry of Connection. New research may both surprise and intrigue you!

• Vibrant Living - Maintaining Your Health and Thriving – A Conversation with Edwin Veelo

  Our bodies are under assault continuously these days with toxic chemicals omnipresent in our world, stress, sleep deprivation, and less than nutritious diets. How can you preserve your health and thrive? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Edwin Veelo, President of Fitura, who has acquired considerable knowledge and expertise in this area and shares his insight with us.