Do you believe everything you read in the paper, see on tv, scroll past on the Internet, or hear on the radio? How does the media influence and impact the way we live and make decisions? Listeners beware as Dr. Connie discusses the power of the media to inform, entice, incite, and impress its listeners with "news" that is filtered through the lens of the media. In-studio guests are graduating journalism major Ashley Lay from ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and former veteran journalist and news anchor, Kristi Tedesco, to discuss life as a journalist and how listeners should respond to the news of the day.

Dr. Connie celebrates America's birthday on the July show. Vital to America's heritage is the story of resilience. Dr. Connie shares the topic with her special guest Sam Kawa, sommelier of nationally-acclaimed Café Monarch in Scottsdale, Arizona. Listen in to hear the White House Doctor's thoughts about the meaning of July 4th and why resilience is important to our survival and our journey. "Sam the Man" the sommelier shares about the journey from crushed grapes to fine wine.

With over half of Americans having been vaccinated for Covid-19, and most of the world either having been exposed to the virus or getting a vaccine, travel is now opening up for Americans. Where are you going this summer? Dr. Connie's in studio guests are world-wide expert travelers, Jane and Vince Roig, who will share the joys and challenges of travel, especially in this post-Covid era. Buckle up for a new episode about navigating your next adventure!

Women wear many hats and can play many roles in life: daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, grandmother, employee, entrepreneur, and CEO. Dr. Connie explores the important roles of women as mothers and businesswomen with her special guest Carlyn Bushman, former corporate executive who works as a consultant to women seeking to turnaround their companies. Tune in live to catch this conversation between these two business moms!

It's been over a year since the pandemic struck. Now over 103 million people in the US have received at least one dose of the Covid19 vaccine. Now what? Dr. Connie discusses the implications of vaccination and how we move on to the "new normal".

Dr. Connie's month of March podcast welcomes spring and the promise of new life, hopes and dreams. March also brings the one year anniversary of the pandemic. Are there any "gifts" from the past year? How does looking for the positive make a difference in our lives? Dr. Connie and her in-studio guest, ASU sophomore Tara Liu, discuss the Power of Being Positive and how looking at life and it's adversity through a positive lens can help one navigate the difficult times.

With spring around the corner and Valentine's Day celebrated in the middle, February is considered The Month of Love. But Cupid's arrow is sharp and can be painful, especially when one is faced with a break-up, separation, divorce, or death of a partner. Dr. Connie welcomes her 5th time in-studio guest, psychologist Dr. Julie T. Anné, to discuss how to successfully recover from the death of a relationship and move on in life to love and live another day.

Dr. Connie welcomes the start of a new year with how one begins a new chapter in life. Her special guest Rob Rafanan is from her Canadian family, calling in from Milton, Ontario. Rob shares the struggles and triumphs of his personal journey with health, work, and family life that led him to make dramatic changes. Listen in as Dr. Connie and Rob discuss beginning a new chapter in life towards a healthier mind, body and spirit.

It's the last show of 2020 and the first show of Dr. Connie's 6th season of House Calls. Dr. Connie is joined by Dr. Patricia Pepper and Elina Pepper to reflect on how the past year has affected their lives and what they have learned that can help listeners. This is Dr. Patti's 4th guest visit to House Calls, and Elina will provide the perspective of a Dartmouth undergraduate student. Looking forward, Dr. Connie and her guests discuss New Year's resolutions and how to transform the challenges of 2020 into a positive outlook for 2021.

As Thanksgiving ushers in the holiday season, Dr. Connie reflects on the theme of gratitude. 2020 is drawing to a close, and she will encourage listeners to count their blessings after what was a difficult and painful year for many. Dr. Connie welcomes in-studio guest, Nancy Kinnard, Vice President and Private Banking Relationship Manager for National Bank of Arizona, to discuss how listeners can manage finances during this challenging time. Finish the year 2020 with a plan to count both your savings and your blessings!