This episode is one full of hope and encouragement for those who have suffered the devastation of child sexual abuse and of valuable information for parents to keep their children safe and away from predators. My guest Dave Pittman is the Executive Director of "Together We Heal" and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Through his organization he provides counseling and guidance for those who suffer from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and works to educate the public and expose the sexual predators methods. We will be discussing how he brings healing to those who have been victimized this way and what parents can do to protect their children.

Join me on this special episode of Dare to be Authentic where I will be featuring guest Tina Brown author of "Struggles of the Womenfolk" and "A Life Not My Own." We will be talking about the struggles woman have encountered through the years, how they overcame these struggles and what we can learn from them. We will also talk about how all things are possible and what you can do to open possibilities in your life.

There are so many negative labels put on people these days. Alcoholism, ADD, addiction, anxiety, just to name a handful. Sometime is seems your past won't let go of  you and keeps you from the happy future you are looking for. Join me and my guest Kimberly West as we discuss how to break FREE of any negative label that's been put on you and live a life of joy and fulfillment.

Life is meant to be enjoyed to the fullest, but sometimes you can get stuck in survival mode. Pain, disapointment and turmoil can overwhelve you to the point where you can't geat aheard  Join me and my guest Lisa Rimas. We will be talking about how to THRIVE and not just survive, how to let go of the stories we've been telling about ourselves which don't serve us and how to live our life on our terms and in a way that brings us joy and fulfillment.

We suffer through many things in our lives. Some suffer more than others as in the case of my guest Orit who was born Baghdad, Iraq during very turbulent times. In order to move forward with out lives it is sometimes necesssary to let go of baggage that is weighing us down and keeping us from the successful and joyful lives we want to lead. Join me and guest Orit Murad Rehany, author and teacher as we discuss her message of healing and moving forward.

Taking care of yourself is necessary for not only a healthy, but a happy life. Using products that work with your body instead of against it is a must. Join me and my guest Marla Nemanic as we talk about taking care of your inner and outer self, what being authentic means to her and how all of us can make this a better world just one little gesture at a time.

There are many transitions we go through in life. As women we may sometimes have to deal with simultaneous transitions such as: empty nest, menopause and aging parents or even divorce or job changes.How do we navigate this time of our lives? One way is by looking within for the strength we already have. Join me with special guest Christine Catoggio as as we discuss how to successfully transition and create the life we desire.

Interior designers create a space that's beautiful to look at, comfortable to live in and fill your needs for space while soothing your senses. On this show we are going to talk about designing YOUR life from the inside out. Are there spaces in your life that are dark, dreary, or maybe just boring? Do you know deep inside you have potential for much more, but have no idea how to tap it? Join me and my guest Karen Bryce as we talk about how she re-designed her life and how you can do the same with yours.

Have you given up on a dream? Maybe you don't even know how to dream anymore. You can still realize whatever you dream of doing or having and bring back joy into your life or increase your joy. Join me with guest Peggy Lee Hanson as we talk about what keeps us from achieving our dreams and how to heal the part of us that is holding us back. Also learn some techniques or processes that can help. You can even call in with your questions or comments during the second half of the show.

Are you in transition or thinking about transitioning in your life? Sometimes being authentic or true to yourself means making a big change:changing careers, ending a relationship or even leaving the religious life for the secular. There can be challenges such as alienation, gossip or ridicule along with self-doubt, confusion and heartbreak. My guest Monica Martins and I will be taking about her transition from being a nun to secular life. She will share her challenges, how she overcame them and what made for a successful transition.