The Aware Show

Dr. Harley Rotbart, a nationally renowned infectious diseases specialist, pediatrician, parenting expert, speaker, and educator discusses his latest book “No Regrets Parenting: Turning Long Days and Short Years into Cherished Moments with Your Kids.” He shares special keys for parents to guide children to live a life of wonder and contentment by conscious parenting and notes that there are just 940 Saturdays before children turn 18.  He talks about the importance of boundaries and includes forgiveness, appreciation, and opening to discovery. A man of science, and the son of a Holocaust survivor, he talks about his believe in a higher power and how that belief has guided him to live a life of meaning and purpose. Named to "Best Doctors in America" for eighteen consecutive years, as well as receiving numerous other national and local awards for research, teaching, and clinical work, Dr. Rotbart continues to serve as professor and vice chair emeritus of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado. Info: harleyrotbart.com. 

Do you find yourself recreating and repeating the same relationship issues over and over again? Same issue, different person? Do you feel that you need a partner to “complete” you? Perhaps there’s something to look at there. And today’s guest, author and therapist Sherry Gaba just may be able to help. Her latest book, “The Marriage and Relationship Junkie” offers great relationship insights. You can find out if you’re a love junkie by taking her quiz at: http://sherrygaba.com/love-addiction-quiz

How does our brain create our reality? And is it true that our emotions are based solely in the right hemispheres of our brains, as science has taught for more than 50 years? Our guest today, Dr Jill Bolte Taylor, is a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist. She shares with us the idea of cellular circuitry and how there are four distinct modules of cells that make up who we are, combining the thinking mind and the emotional side.  She discusses her new book, “Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characteristics that Drive Our Life,” which blends neuroanatomy with psychology in order to gain balance and thereby deep inner peace. Today she also talks about the beauty of our human brain and its ability to recover from trauma. 

In 1996, she experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. Her memoir, “My Stroke of Insight,” documenting her experience with stroke and eight-year recovery, spent 63 weeks on the NY Times nonfiction bestseller list and is still routinely the #1 book about stroke on Amazon. Dr. Taylor was chosen as one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” and she was the premiere guest on Oprah Winfrey’s “Soul Series” webcast. Her TED Talk now has more than 26 million views. Info: drjilltaylor.com. 

Today Lisa continues her conversation with Michael Gelb, the world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development. He is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated learning, and innovative leadership. Michael leads seminars for organizations such as DuPont, Merck, Microsoft, and Nike. He brings more than 30 years of experience as a professional speaker, seminar leader and organizational consultant to his international clientele. Listen as they discuss highlights from his latest book, The Art of Connection: 7 Relationship-Building Skills Every Leader Needs Now. Info: michaelgelb.com

What is the invisible, pervasive epidemic which influences each and every one of us on some level? Psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti believes it’s trauma. Recognizing that some people have more severe and burdensome circumstances, he suggests that all of us have been affected in some way as we’ve all been living under the stress of the pandemic, with health concerns, changing finances, job instability, and constant uncertainty. In his new book, “Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic,” Dr. Conti examines the most recent research and shares stories to present a deeper and more urgent view of trauma. He helps us to understand its insidious effects and offers us a path to healing. Dr. Paul Conti is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine and former chief resident at Harvard. He is a practicing psychiatrist with training in brain biology and psychology, and a leading trauma treatment expert. Info: drpaulconti.com

We have all become accustomed to Zoom, Skype, and online meetings. With the pandemic, it’s good that we have technological shortcuts available. Oftentimes though, a text or email just won’t work. Lisa’s guest today, author Michael Gelb, argues that true meaningful relationships come from real interaction and are the key to creating innovative ideas and solving problems. Michael is the world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development. Listen as they discuss highlights from his latest book, The Art of Connection: 7 Relationship-Building Skills Every Leader Needs Now. Info: michaelgelb.com

Does it seem like society is obsessed with youth? Do you find yourself questioning as you go into middle age and beyond? Well, why not embrace older age? Today’s guest, Connie Zweig, Ph.D., is a retired therapist and author who says it’s possible to thrive as we age. It’s time to re-define the process, as we are essentially “aging” from the moment we are born. Her latest book is “The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul.”  She is an expert in “the shadow” and has written numerous books about that topic. Today she talks about extending shadow-work into late life and teaches aging as a spiritual practice. Connie has been doing contemplative practices for 50 years and she also notes the importance of meditation in daily life. Info: conniezweig.com

If any of your sentences begin with the words “Someday I’m going to……” then this interview is for you.  Listen in as Lisa talks with author and communication expert Sam Horn about how to stop waiting and start initiating the life you want.  It’s waiting there for you, behind the “someday.” Sam is the “Intrigue Expert,” a world-renowned author, speaker, communications strategist, and executive coach who has trained the world’s top entrepreneurs and executives how to communicate more clearly, compellingly, and convincingly.  Her books include  Take the Bully by the Horns, Tongue Fu!®, ConZentrate, What’s Holding You Back? and Got Your Attention?  Info: www.samhorn.com

 Have you ever wondered about your past lives?  Why certain people are in your life right now?  Or why some people and places seem so familiar to you even though you’re sure you’ve never met them before or been to that location?  These are just some of the questions that can be answered with a past life regression. Joining us today is Mira Kelley, a consciousness architect, international speaker, best-selling author,  and past-life regressionist. Her international best-selling book is Beyond Past Lives. She has worked with hundreds of thousands of people worldwide and has been featured on OWN, Coast to Coast, Gaia TV, and many other national and international TV and radio shows. She will be speaking as part of Lisa Garr’s Segment at the upcoming Conscious Life Expo in Los Angeles and online. Info: mirakelley.com and consciouslifeexpo.com

What do meditation, Feng Shui, the Matrix, and the Law of Attraction have in common?  They’re all the techniques that Catherine Curry Williams uses in her coaching practice to help create vision boards.  Listen to how she coaches you through the complete process of understanding the “what” and releasing the “how” to create the best outcome for personal vision.  Cat has been recognized as one of L’Oréal Paris’ Women of Worth in 2015 for making an extraordinary difference in her community, as she and her husband created a non-profit organization called “Shane’s Inspiration,” with a mission to give children with disabilities a safe and inclusive place to play.  Info: winewomenandchocolate.com