How to Be Comfortable in Your Own Shoes is proud to present DREAM TALK ~ a highly anticipated six week series with radio personality Lauren Liebowitz and Dream Journalist Barbara Smith.  Don't be afraid to dream for out of such fragile things come miracles! This week's episode Dancing with the Shadow  will explore nightmares, their hidden gifts and how these gifts shift our lives.

How to Be Comfortable in Your Own Shoes is proud to present DREAM TALK ~  a highly anticipated  six week series beginning on Thursday, 21st.  EVERY ONE DREAMS.....don't be afraid to dream for out of such fragile things come miracles!  When we learn to play in the dream of spirit we begin to interpret the visions and dreams of "waking life".  Radio personality Lauren Liebowitz and Dream Jouralist and expert, Barbara Smith will be listening deeply to your personal dream and reveal to you the secret language of dreams that unlocks the potential which lives within each of us.  Let go of who you think you are and begin to REMEMBER WHO YOU TRULY ARE!

Zach Kleiman has been a tennis pro for the past 30 years.  He combines tennis instruction with counseling to help his clients address issues that may be affecting their lives off the court.  Having body awarenss, using the mind, connecting to spirit and addressing psychology are four principles of his work.

Marsha Lucas, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist who has been practicing psychotherapy and studying the brain-behavior relationship for over twenty years.  Prior to entering private practice, she was a neuropsychologist on the faculty at the Emory University School of Medicine.  She ahs a special interest in the practice of mindfulness, especially in how it stimulates the brain to develop new, more integrated circuits ~ which may be at the heart of well-being, including emotional balance and resilience, enhanced relationships and friendships, and greater empathy and connectedness.

Mitchell A. Karasov, ESQ. began practicing law in 1998 as a Business Attorney. In 1993, his legal specialization shifted as his ninety year old grandmother fell ill and he witnessed first-hand, the extensive stress inflicted on the caregiver of an elderly family member.  Following further research and education in the field of Elder Law, Mr. Karasov opened his practice which focuses on all aspects of Elder Law, with the primary concentration in Conservatorships, Medi-Cal Planning, Elder Abuse Litigation and much more.

The International Child Abuse Network (Yes ICAN) is a premier provider of information and referral services world-wide for those dealing with child abuse issues.  Their mission is to break the silence and cycle of abuse.  Yes ICAN board member, Sharyn Yuloff, will address the issues surrounding child abuse and domestic violence and how to receive assistance and support to affect change.

Barbara Ann Smith is a master of the art of dream healing and self discovery.  Barbara's career started as a licensed medical technician working in the areas of hematology and chemistry.  Her studies expanded her research into body,mind and spirit healing modalities and she came to realize the power of the dream.  A dream of her own led her to study at Pacifica Graduate Institute in the Dream Tending Program under Dr. Steven Aisenstat for several years.  Barbara says dreams are the language of the soul and has become the 'dance of transformation " in her life.  Her passion is to restore the lost art of a sacred practice.

Mitchell A. Karasov, ESQ. began practicing law in 1998 as a Business Attorney.  In 1993, his legal specialization shifted as his ninety year old grandmother fell ill and he witnessed first-hand, the extensive stress inflicted on the caregiver of an elderly family member.  He became one of the individuals responsible for his family members medical, financial and legal decisions and learned of the need for more attorneys who truly understood elder care issues.  Mr. Karasov expanded his research and education in the field of Elder Law and opened his practice which focuses on all aspects of Elder Law, with the primary concentration in Conservatorships, Medi-Cal Planning, Elder Abuse Litigation, Probate and Trust Administration.

ChadMichael is owner and principal visual display artist at CM Squared Designs.  His career as a visual artist began at the young age of 16 when he worked at Nordstrom's as a men's trimmer.  He then became the youngest window dresser at Saks Fifth Avenue where he worked as a member of the Visual Merchandising Team.  ChadMichael's work has been recognized by industry professionals deeming him, "Best Window Dresser in Los Angeles".  As an avid collector of 300+ mannequins, ChadMichael  will be launching a mannequin rental business in late Spring 2012.

Conni Ponturo  is the owner of The Absolute Yoga & Pilates Studio and has been doing pilates since 1998.  She began her movement career in New York at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and performed with dance companies in New York as well as performing as an actress in theatre.  Conni developed her highly trained eye for movement and her instinct for teaching studying with Maria Leone at Bodyline Studios.  Her greatest joy is to keep clients moving, injury free and challenged.  Conni works to achieve the perfect mixture of physical fitness while energizing the spirit.