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ADHD often goes undiagnosed in older adults and very few resources focus on age 55 plus. According to Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, there are steps adults with ADHD can take to reclaim control and lead calmer, happier, more productive lives. She discusses how we can create a more ADHD friendly lifestyle. Dr. Nadeau is founder and clinical director of the largest private ADHD specialty clinic in the United States and author of many books including her newest, Still Distracted After All These Years: Help and Support for Older Adults with ADHD.

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Deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency room visits due to medication or drug overdose, have become a growing public health concern. Getting sober and staying in recovery is a challenge for many. William Cope Moyers understands both sides of the problem. William was an addict and alcoholic who turned his life around and has now worked for over 28 years at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. He discusses his addiction journey and why there is more to recovery than simply staying sober. William is the vice president of public affairs and community relations at the Hazelden Betty Ford. He was a journalist for CNN, and is the son of journalist and former White House Press Secretary, Bill Moyers, and journalist, Judith Moyers. William has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, and National Public Radio. His work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Newsweek. He has written four books, including Broken: My Story of Addiction and Redemption. His new book is, Broken Open: What Painkillers taught Me About Life and Recovery.

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Every day it feels like we are becoming more and more divided. Many people spend time picking fights rather than communicating or solving problems. In a world that’s becoming exhausting and exasperating, how can we learn to come together? Diana McLain Smith believes that we must not give up on each other or give in to forces that tear us apart. She talks about how we can deepen our relationships, improve communication, and bridge divides. Diana is a thought leader who has led change efforts in some of the most iconic businesses. She developed a novel approach that has been used around the world to turn conflict into a powerful force for change. Diana is the author of Divide or Conquer and The Elephant in the Room. Her new book is Remaking the Space Between Us: How Citizens Can Work Together to Build a Better Future for All.

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The gut microbiome plays a key role in our overall health and well-being. Researchers are now beginning to understand just how massive a part it plays. One such researcher is Dr. Sabine Hazan. a gastroenterologist and microbiome expert whose work has shown the connection between gut health and disease. She discusses the complexities of gut health and what we can do to manage and optimize health.

Dr. Hazan has published articles in numerous prestigious medical journals, and is the Series Editor on the microbiome for Practical Gastroenterology, a peer-reviewed journal. She is the CEO of Ventura Clinical Trials, where she has 20+ years experience leading clinical trials for cutting-edge research on various medical issues and has done over 300 clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies. She is also the founder & CEO of Progenabiome, a genetic sequencing research laboratory. She leads 35+ studies investigating the role of the gut flora in various diseases. Since March, 2020, Dr. Hazan has been at the forefront of COVID-19 research. Through their study exploring the role of the gut flora in COVID-19, Progenabiome became the first lab worldwide to detect SARS-CoV-2 from patient fecal samples by whole genome sequencing, and the lab that showed a susceptibility marker for COVID in the microbiome.

Dr. Hazan is mastering familial fecal transplant showing hope for kids with Autism. She created The Malibu Microbiome meeting where physicians who perform fecal transplant can discuss their findings freely. She is a coauthor of, Let's Talk Shit: Disease, Digestion and Fecal Transplants.

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If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you know how challenging it can be. We are constantly looking for easy, effective ways to take off the pounds and keep them off. According to Dr. Neal Barnard, certain foods actually cause weight loss, like a weight-loss medication without a prescription. He discusses the power foods diet, which he contends results in easy weight loss, with no calorie counting and no portion limits. Dr. Barnard is an adjunct faculty member of the George Washington University School of Medicine and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, where he heads a research team investigating scientific issues in nutrition and health. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes, Power Foods for the Brain, The 21-Day Weight-Loss Kickstart, and Your Body in Balance, among many others. His new book is, The Power Foods Diet: The Breakthrough Plan That Traps, Tames, and Burns Calories for Easy and Permanent Weight Loss.

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After a traumatic past, which includes kidnapping and physical, emotional and sexual abuse, Doug Dane beat the odds stacked against him to find happiness and success in his own life. Doug’s work is inspired by the steps he took to overcome the typical trajectory for someone in his shoes. He discusses ways to help us break into a new life, no matter what we may have experienced. Doug is a mindset mentor, speaker, mental health advocate, and author of Mistaken Identity: A Guide to Letting Go Of A Past That’s Holding You Back.

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Millennials are opting for prenups in record numbers compared to previous generations. They are also more likely to simultaneously plan for divorce while preparing for their wedding, essentially assuming that it won’t last. But what if you could take preemptive action to have one of the marriages that does last? Dr. Frieda Birnbaum says that an emotional prenup, the often-unnoticed emotional investment, is the key to a successful marriage! She discusses how to navigate difficult topics to avoid conflict and divorce. Dr. Birnbaum is a research psychologist, radio and television personality, and author of the book, Life Begins at 60.

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Despite our changing world, the majority of leaders still utilize a command and control style of leadership. But according to Stephen M. R. Covey, the old “command and control” model is no longer conducive to organizational success.  He discusses a leadership style that he contends will allow for increased productivity and improved company culture. Stephen is the New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, which has been translated into 22 languages and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He is also the author of Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others. Stephen is the former president and CEO of the Covey Leadership Center. He co-founded and currently leads Franklin Covey’s Global Speed of Trust Practice, and serves on numerous boards, including the Government Leadership Advisory Council.

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Joy is one of our basic needs, and yet it eludes many. When we experience life’s challenges and turmoil it may difficult to live in joy. Grace Harry learned how to see her pain as a gift that created a pathway for joy. She discusses how we find joy, re-discover it, and incorporate it into our daily lives. Grace worked for 30 years as a music industry executive at Island Def Jam and Jive Records. Today, she helps people welcome joy back into their lives. Her new book is The Joy Strategist: Your Path to Inner Change.

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Often, those who suffer from anxiety either exhaust themselves trying to cure it or they resign themselves to a lifetime of fear and worry. But according to Dr. David Rosmarin, instead of fighting anxiety, we can learn to turn it into a strength. He discusses how we can use anxiety as a tool to be more self-aware, self-accepting, and resilient. Dr.  Rosmarin is the founder of the Center for Anxiety, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, and director of the McLean Hospital Spirituality and Mental Health Program. He is a clinical innovator in the treatment of anxiety, a board-certified clinical psychologist, and a peer-reviewed scholar. He is the author of the book, Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make Your Anxiety Work for You.

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