House Calls

Arguably, the most important chapter of any book is the final. Often it closes loose ends, rights any wrongs, and leaves you with a sense of closure. In a way, life imitates art, and the trick to life is completing it with grace and peace. Dr. Connie welcomes to the show two inspirtional guests who know a little something about life. Spokeswoman for Hospice of the Valley, Lin Sue Cooney will discuss what hospice care is about and how patients and their families benefit from it. Author and octogenarian, Jane Wyker, joins during the second half to talk about her memoir, in which she wrote: Gracious aging depends upon releasing heavy burdens of emotion that have not been addressed. It requires clearing our inner home, giving us more energy and connection to our creative selves. Living in the now allows space for health and happiness.

More than 64,000 Americans die from opioid overdoses every year. Join Dr. Connie as she talks about this epidemic and how it ties into the famous quote from Julius Caesar: Beware the Ides of March. Guest in studio is Dr. Jerry Law, PhD, psychologist and addiction specialist who works at The Meadows, a renowned drug rehab center. Are you or a family member or friend struggling with addiction (drug or alcohol or both)? Tune in! it may save your life or the life of someone you love.

February is the Month of Love, so in this month's episode Dr. Connie is diving into all there is in life to love! She will be joined by three other women doctors from the Navy, so this is a reunion you won't want to miss. The four doctors will discuss loving their family, friends, country, professions and more!

Dr. Connie hits the digital airwaves in 2018 with Season 3 of House Calls! Join her as she shares how to successfully keep your New Year's resolutions and stay healthy all year long. When was your last annual exam? Dr. Connie talks about the importance of routine preventative medicine and her perspective on presidential health. You won't want to miss the start of another great season, sure to be filled with encouragement, positivity, and inspirational guests!

Dr. Connie wraps up the final show of her second season with an entire episode filled with the wit and wisdom of The White House Doctor herself, Dr. Connie. She shares the "teaching points about life" she's learned from each of the guests from the 12 prior episodes. In her final prescription to listeners, Dr. Connie shares her "Eleven Secrets to Longevity," which she believes has allowed American presidents to live longer than most Americans. Tune in for this interesting presentation of what promotes a long, vigorous and vital life (even for those of us who aren't American presidents). Catch up on previous episodes any time at https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2154/house-calls

The season is once again upon us: the stress of the holidays! Dr Connie shares how to survive the Christmas rush to shop, eat, over-indulge and interact with friends and family. Dr. Connie's special guest, Dr. Julie Anné, is a clinical psychologist and specialist in eating disorders who offers her wisdom and experience on healthy eating not only during the holidays but year-round.

As we head into the Thanksgiving season, Dr. Connie reflects on everything we should be grateful for as Americans. Having been born in a different country, she discusses some of the challenges and lessons involved with finding success in America. Two special guests will join her in studio to share their own journeys from birth in other countries to finding the American Dream in their unique professions.

Rear Admiral (retired) Connie Mariano honors America's veterans by sharing the story of her family's over 200 years of combined service to the U.S. armed forces. Dr. Connie first tells her own personal story of 24 years of active duty, and is then joined by her youngest son, Jason Stevens, who describes life growing up in a military family. Dr. Connie also interviews retired Army Sergeant First Class Glenn Powell, with whom she served at the White House. Sergeant Powell shares the story of his military career and highlights from his newly published memoir, "My Last Baggage Call Aboard Air Force One: A Journey of Sacrifice, Service, Family and Friendship."

Dr. Connie reflects on the special time of year that falls after Halloween and delivers us to All Souls Day, on November 2nd. Halloween often conjures up feelings of fear, so Dr. Connie explores the common fears that impact our lives and how we can overcome them. One of the most common fears is of the future---what to expect? Her special guest in studio is someone who has the gift of "seeing" futures, Annette Bricca, who has read for thousands of people over her 35 years as a psychic. Listen in as Dr. Connie interviews Annette about her work as a psychic and how we can conquer our fear of the future.

During the Golden Age of television, one hair color commercial begged the question: "Does she or doesn't she….only her hairdresser knows for sure." Dr Connie wonders if beauticians and stylists hear more secrets from their clients than physicians do from their own patients. Join us in studio as Dr. Connie interviews two members of her personal beauty team: hairstylist and master colorist, Alfonso Gonzales, and nail technician, Sandy Conklin, of Par Exsalonce Salon in Scottsdale, AZ. We'll learn about their careers in the beauty industry, secrets they have heard from clients, and secrets they are willing to share about staying beautiful.