Alternative Talk- 1150AM KKNW

Geoffrey Mark is back with Mantz and Mitchell. This time, we talk about Hollywood at the Holidays! We recall the classic films that remind us, ‘Tis the Season. What's on YOUR list?!

Today, Sunny is joined by the former president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines, Michael Clinton, to discuss his new book, ROAR. Listen in and hear his transformative and proven process for fulfilling your dreams, no matter your age! As a young man, Michael Clinton moved to New York with just $60, a college degree, and a dream to get into the magazine publishing business. He then went on to become the president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines! Now, through his new book ROAR, Michael’s mission is to help others shape a second half of life full of joy, purpose, learning, and fulfillment. Hear Michael’s transformative and proven process for fulfilling your dreams, no matter your age!

Host Gretchen Krampf welcomes Katie Gray, musician, guide and author of recently published "Journey of The Empowered Heart" - A Pathway through Suffering and into Compassion, Confidence and Healing.

Website: https://www.katiegray.com/

Aging is something we will all go through… one way or another. Many see their way to include inevitable health concerns. It’s the “other way”, staying as healthy as we can for as long as we can that we would like to learn about. We’ll talk to pharmacist Greg MacPherson, author of “Harnessing the Nine Hallmarks of Aging: to live your healthiest life”. He’s steeped in the science behind cellular health that is core importance to helping us age well.

Website: www.TheNineHallmarksOfAging.com/

Consider those times when a teacher inspired you. How did they help you radically pivot? A great teacher sees your talent and makes sure you develop it.

Episode 61: Giving Gifts From the Heart This Holiday Season

Finding the perfect gift for your special someone can be difficult and expensive.

We all know that giving a thoughtful, meaningful gift is important, but it can be so hard to find something for your spouse or partner if you feel like they already have everything, especially if you're trying to stick to a budget.

Great news! This week in the Love Shack, we're sharing some great ideas on how to give unique gifts without spending too much money. You'll walk away with some inspiration and guidance as we finish up our gift shopping this holiday season.

Join us as we talk all about giving gifts from the heart this holiday season, and truly celebrating the most important people in your life. Sometimes we feel the more a person means to us, the more expensive the gift must be. But what if it wasn’t the cost that mattered, but we made sure our gifts express the meaning this person holds for us? The crazy thing is…these types of gifts are usually budget friendly ones, as well as ones we're most excited to give.

In today's show our guest Sherry Belul of Simply Celebrate is providing her expertise on how to give meaningful items without breaking your budget!

If you're stuck on what to get someone you love, this episode is for you!

Sherry Richert Belul is a certified high performance coach who helps people find creative, intentional, and impactful ways to celebrate life and express love for family and friends. Sherry supports people in living their best lives, full of joy, success, engagement, and meaningful relationships. She is the author of "Say it Now: 33 Creative Ways to Say I Love You to the Most Important People in Your Life."

We're covering several key topics about holiday budgeting tips for couples to reduce money stress, including:

The emotional aspects of gift giving (and why it matters!)

How this style of gift giving creates less pressure on finding "THE perfect gift"

How to find unique gifts for the people in your life

Ways to save money on presents without sacrificing meaning or thoughtfulness

How you can cultivate more meaningful relationships with people close to you as a result of expressing your emotions through gift giving

This podcast will provide some inspiration and guidance as you head into the holiday season! Happy shopping!

Resources:

Get Sherry's Love List Tool Kit here: https://simplycelebrate.net/love/

New Free Masterclass: The Simple 4-Step System to Save Your Marriage. Reserve your spot here.

Relationship Check-up - tired of re-hashing your issues with your partner without making progress? Schedule your check-up today!

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Check out our Love Shack Live Playlist for all the songs we play on the show.

Thursday, December 9 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM guests for the hour are:

*Attorney Jesse Wineberry, Washington Equity Now (WENA) comments on the organizations efforts to restore Affirmative Action in the state. He was disappointed that Governor Jay Inslee didn't show up for a meeting that Governor scheduled with Black Leaders.

*Bob Armstead, Washington State Civil Rights Coalition, the architect of the United States Department of Justice that documented the discrimination against African Descendants of the United States Enslaved (Blacks that have been here for 400 years)in Washington State.

*Attorney Karama Hawkins, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) had hoped for a celebration of the rescinding of Governors Directive 98-01 by Governor Inslee on Tuesday Morning. GD 98-01 killed Affirmative Action in Washington State.

Roundtable with Central Area Documentary Project and Black Box Digital Films

*Greg Allen, Director&President

*Robert Gant, Vice President

*Roger Evans, Owner, Black Box Digital Films

Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday 7-8 am (PST).

Special Guest Hosts, Gretta, Leigh, Yvonne, and The Realm of Beings of Shifting Impressions

"We’re Not Done Yet, Pop"

Joe McQuillen and his wife Sally have experienced the devastating loss of their son, Christopher. In this follow-up book, Joe continues to share his journey, a father-and-son tale, while simultaneously finding in-roads to connection and thriving on this ability to visit with his son on the other side at various ‘thin places.’ With Chris at his side, Joe takes us from his beloved son’s gravesite to his bedroom (now Joe’s office) in Winnetka, Illinois to the Florida Gulf beaches at night where Joe has found hope and affirmation of his son’s everlasting love through shared dialogues, to In Balance Ranch Academy in Arizona, where Chris was a shining star and a leader for troubled youth, and where he also found healing and the love of an American paint horse. Through their travels and visits to thin places, we learn about both men. Navigating the roads in his Jeep with a cigar, his trusty yellow lab, a Buffalo Bills folding chair in back, and a love of music and audio books which alternately pour from the speakers, Joe is the quintessential, hard-working guy’s-guy who loves golf and a good steak, who sometimes makes “an Irish exit,” and who also happens to have a heart bigger than life itself. Their story speaks directly to you, providing courage, strength, hope, and connectivity—all delivered with a healthy dose of McQuillen humor. The words within provide comfort and solace for all of us, reminding us life is precious, and that although we may go around only once, we can continue to find connection from both sides of the veil.

We’re Not Done Yet, Pop, is fresh follow-up to his first book, My Search for Christopher on the Other Side, Joe McQuillen continues to share his difficult journey in this father-and-son tale, We’re Not Done Yet, Pop: My Lessons from the Other Side, while simultaneously finding in-roads to connection and thriving on this ability to visit with his son on the other side at various ‘thin places.’

With Chris at his side, Joe takes us from his beloved son’s gravesite where a trusted friend might sometimes leave an empty Landshark bottle to his bedroom (now Joe’s office) in Winnetka, Illinois, to the Florida Gulf beaches at night where Joe has found hope and affirmation of his son’s everlasting love through shared dialogues, to In Balance Ranch Academy in Arizona, where Chris was a shining star and a leader for troubled youth, and where he also found healing and the love of an American paint horse.

Joe's book is an easy-to-follow guide to finding out what best connects each of us with our loved ones in spirit. Throughout the book, Joe and Christopher offer evidence that our kids are still right here, sharing in every significant event and helping us move forward and heal.

For this special episode, Amy welcomes her mother Gerri back to the show along with Stacy’s mother Joan. For her Fireside Chat, Amy shares a quote from Mary Tyler Moore about having been around, or at least having been nearby. The quote reminds Amy of mothers; they’ve been around or at least nearby and have a wealth of experience to draw from most of us don’t appreciate. Then Amy asks Gerri and Joan some basic background questions before testing their pop culture knowledge with “Boomer” and current trivia questions. For a funny and endearing listen that proves moms are the GOAT, enjoy another episode that is, Eternally Amy.