A Fine Time for Healing

Today's special guest, Joseph Emet, is a beloved Dharma teacher and the author of Finding the Blue Sky: A Mindful Approach to Choosing Happiness Here and Now.

In this insightful title, Emet shows readers how to use multiple mindfulness techniques to foster happiness even when life is far from perfect. These practices will help readers to:

 Retell their personal narrative Incorporate moments of pleasure into each day Identify and omit the destructive habits that we assume will bring us happiness  Understand how emotional states impact the way we experience the worldDetermine real needs from wants, and learn how to express themCounteract the daily indoctrination of the mediaPractice mindful lazinessExperience agelessness by being in the moment

Joseph Emet trained with Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh at Plum Village in France and was made a Dharma teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh's tradition. He has a doctorate in music from Boston University and is the author of Buddha's Book of Sleep(winner of the 2013 COVR Award for Book of the Year), Buddha's Book of Stress Reduction, and Buddha's Book of Meditation. The founder of the Mindfulness Meditation Centre in Montreal, Emet lives in Pointe-Claire, Canada.

THE TOPIC OF TODAY'S SHOW IS: ADULT CHILDREN OF NARCISSISTIC ABUSE

Transcript

As a survivor of Narcissistic abuse myself I know how frustrating, helpless, and confusing this disorder can be to deal with. As an experienced counselor I know that issues dealing with this problem are always arising. I am fully aware that many of you cannot afford the out of pocket expense of paying for counseling, but do have important questions you would like answered. I can and want to help all of you work through these sensitive issues. 

The second Friday of every month my internet radio show, A Fine Time for Healing, will be entirely devoted to taking to your calls and answering your questions about NPD. The advice is FREE! The show airs at 11 a.m. EST and runs for 45 minutes. The number you will call to connect with the show and speak to me is 424-220-1801. This time will not be a convenient one for everyone so there is another way for you to get your questions answered. Just email me ahead of time and I will read your questions on air and answer them. I assure you that your identity will be kept anonymous.

 All shows will be recorded and archived after broadcasting. They can be listened to at your convenience by clicking on the link I will provide you when you email me.

Please send your emails to [email protected] with “Radio Show Question” in the subject heading.

Today's special guest, Ann Boroch, CNC, healed herself of multiple sclerosis and has been symptom free for 22 years. She brings her personal experience and 18 years of private practice to help you heal and recapture your vitality. Among her specialties: allergies, autoimmune diseases, and candida.

Mental illness seems to be on the rise in our society over the past 20 years. Could a number of these cases be a result of the Candida fungus and its effect on brain chemistry? Ann Boroch bring to the forefront a few of the following conditions associated with Candida fungus overgrowth.

Conditions/Symptoms Caused by Candida toxins affecting the brain:

Memory problemsMood changesObsessive thoughtsDifficulty concentrating and staying focusedAnxiety and/or depressionNot as mentally quick and sharpMental illness

As a nutritional consultant, naturopath, educator, award-winning author, and inspirational speaker, Ann Boroch is passionate about helping people realize that the body has an innate intelligence that allows it to heal itself. She is the author of The Candida Cure Cookbook, 248 pages filled with the recipes, resources, and tips you need to take control of candida or yeast overgrowth.

Today's special guest, Sandra L. Brown, M.A. is the founder of The Institute for Relationship Harm Reduction and Public Pathology Education. She is a former psychotherapist in the field of psychopathology, community educator on the intersections fo Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Violence, and Recidivism. She is a clinical lecturer and trainer, TV and radio guest, and an author. Her books include the highly popular How to Spot a Dangerous Man Before You Get Involved, the award winning Women Who Love Psychopaths: Inside the Relationships of Inevitable Harm with Psychopaths, Sociopaths and Narcissists, as well as the clinically relevant Counseling Victims of Violence.

Sandra is recognized for her pioneering work in women's issues related to relational harm from dangerous and pathological partners. She is most noted for being the first to research the effects of psychopathy on female partners which has ignited interest in obtaining training by mental health professionals for this new and emerging genre of clientele. Her research has largely impacted the treatment field through her systematic approaches to recovery for women.

Sandra Brown is currently a writer for several large women's websites; Psychology Today, Times Up! Blog, and The Institutes online magazine Safe Relationships Magazine. She is the founder and current president of the first professional national Association for NPD/Psychopathy Educators and Treatment Providers.

The top stressor for humans is relational stress--stress resulting from breakdowns in interactions with other people.

Today's special guest, Dr. Mary Wingo wants to bring decades or fascinating and groundbreaking research in human stress into clarity for the average person. This is perhaps one of the most complicated fields in science, as it crosses so many disciplines. As a result, even many life scientists do not understand the adaptive stress response.

Mary Wingo, Ph.D., author of the Impact of the Human Stress Response is a paradigm-shifting author and scientist who speaks about the biological, psychological, sociological, political, and economic aspects of human stress in a fun and easy-to-understand way. She has been a permanent resident in Ecuador for 2 years. She trained as a Ph.D. scientist and is a business person originally from the United States, but quit the science profession for 10 years before returning due to the humanitarian crisis we now face due to preventable stress.

To learn more about Mary Wingo, please visit http;//www.marywingo.com

Honored guest, Laura Lee, popular professional and "radio-medium" is back on the show by popular demand. The topic that will be discussed on today's show is "School of Life." Laura will be taking your calls and giving free readings. Please call 424-220-1801 to speak live  with Laura.

Laura Lee has the incredible gift of being able to access the link between the physical and spiritual worlds. She can see, feel, hear, and know what the other side needs to communicate with the living.

Laura Lee, popular, loved and enjoyed by many listeners every time she comes on the show, has partnered with Randi Fine, the host of A Fine Time For Healing, to be a monthly guest.

Save the date and call in early for a chance to speak to Laura.

For more information about Laura Lee, please visit her website http://www.MediumLauraLee.com

Get ready to be inspired and entertained. Today's special guest, Dr. Kathy Gruver, delivers life-changing information in a fun and down-to-earth manner. She is an award-winning author, health practitioner, PhD, hip-hop dancer and trapeze artist. She is the host of the new national TV series, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet. But, her natural health career started, unknowingly, at the young age of 6 when she would massage her dad's neck on long car trips. Years later watching him care for her dying mother sparked even more interest in alternative medicine, life options and helping others heal.

With a background in theatre and bad fast food, Dr. Gruver overcame her addiction to caffeine, artificial sweetener and meals that were eaten in the car. Now, decades after her mother died of cancer and 15 years since her last drink of soda, Kathy, with her 'Go for it' attitude, makes it a point to help others navigate the sometimes-confusing world of nutrition, stress reduction, natural health and mind/body medicine.

Dr. Gruver has earned her PhD in Natural Health. She has studied mind-body medicine at the famed Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School and is a natural health practitioner with over two decades of experience. She has penned countless articles, contributed as an expert to dozens more, appears regularly as an expert on radio and TV and has written five books. She has lectured around the world for everyone from nurses in the Middle East to 911 dispatchers in New Orleans, corporations around the US and teachers in her own backyard. She just completed work on a project for the military to create and institute a stress reduction program.

To learn more about Dr. Kathy Gruver, please visit http://www.thealternativemedicinecabinet.com/

When it comes to relationships, everyone has issues, but some people have more than issues—they have personality disorders. Today's special guest Donna Andersen explains how to spot the true problem partner.

She'll explain that no, sociopaths are not all deranged serial killers. But they are social predators—both male and female—who live their lives by exploiting people, and some of their favorite targets are unsuspecting romantic partners. So what are the red flags?

1. Charisma and charm.? 

2. Sudden soul mates. 

3. Sexual magnetism. 

4. Love bombing.

5. Blames others for everything. 

6. Lies and gaps in the story. 

7. Intense eye contact. 

8. Moves fast to hook up. 

9. Pity play. 

10. Jekyll and Hyde personality.

Donna explains how these social predators act in real life, why they are the way they are, and the three steps you can take to protect yourself from relationship disaster.  

Donna appeared on ABC News 20/20,  "My Life is a Lifetime Movie;" Investigation Discovery's "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" and the Ricki Lake Show.

 Donna Andersen is the author of Lovefraud.com, a website that teaches people how to recognize and recover from sociopaths. She is author of a book called, "Red Flags of Love Fraud—10 signs you're dating a sociopath."

Today's special guest, Nancy Virden, is a suicide attempt survivor who is passionate about sharing hope with those in emotional pain. She is an author, Mental Health and Recovery Advocate, and Founder of Always the Fight Ministries.

Diagnosed with Major Depression Recurrent in 2005, and closely related to people with the same disease, Nancy has been on two intense sides of the spectrum as the patient and a key support. By directly relating with audiences, her goal is to encourage those who struggle with depression, and to help supports understand what to do or say without becoming overwhelmed.

Nancy offers a revealing look into major depression and recovery as only one who has been there can. Nationally and internationally, she shares her experiences and unique insights in-person, in publications, on FM/AM and internet radio, and as the host of the CompassionateLove Radio show. Her Compassionate Love Blog, which reaches readers in over 83 countries, publishes semi-weekly.

Her books titled, Called to Live: A Chronicle of Recovery After Attempted Suicide, and Always the Fight, inspire readers to connect to promise and hope.

You can learn more about Nancy on her website, NancyVirden.com.

As a survivor of Narcissistic abuse myself I know how frustrating, helpless, and confusing this disorder can be to deal with. As an experienced counselor I know that issues dealing with this problem are always arising. I am fully aware that many of you cannot afford the out of pocket expense of paying for counseling, but do have important questions you would like answered. I can and want to help all of you work through these sensitive issues. 

The second Friday of every month my internet radio show, A Fine Time for Healing, will be entirely devoted to taking to your calls and answering your questions about NPD. The advice is FREE! The show airs at 11 a.m. EST and runs for 45 minutes. The number you will call to connect with the show and speak to me is 424-220-1801. This time will not be a convenient one for everyone so there is another way for you to get your questions answered. Just email me ahead of time and I will read your questions on air and answer them. I assure you that your identity will be kept anonymous.

 All shows will be recorded and archived after broadcasting. They can be listened to at your convenience by clicking on the link I will provide you when you email me.

Please send your emails to [email protected] with “Radio Show Question” in the subject heading.