What does it mean to celebrate life in the face of profound loss, and how can that act transform not only grief, but those who witness it? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Myra Sack on her new book Fifty-Seven Fridays: Losing Our Daughter, Finding Our Way.

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Myra Sack is the author of Nautilus award-winning memoir, "Fifty-Seven Fridays: Losing Our Daughter Finding Our Way," and founder of E-Motion, Inc., a nonprofit organization created to support community, movement and ritual to enhance coping and resilience. Myra's life changed when her older daughter, Havi, died on January 20, 2021 of Tay-Sachs disease. Myra is a certified Compassionate Bereavement Care provider, holds an MBA in Social Impact from Boston University, and graduated with a B.A. cum laude from Dartmouth College. Myra's writing has been featured in the Boston Globe, Kveller, People, Hadassah Magazine, Today and Upworthy. Myra serves on the Board of the Courageous Parents Network and  lives in Boston, MA with her family. https://www.myrasack.com https://www.emotion-mc.org

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Fifty-seven Fridays with Myra Sack

Can spending time among ancient trees truly awaken creativity, intuition, and even deep healing? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Ellen Dee Davidson on her new books The Miracle Forest: A True Story, Wind, and Sacred Forest Bathing: The Healing Power of Ancient Trees and Wild Places.

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After graduating from UC Santa Cruz, Ellen Dee Davidson spent years teaching elementary school, creative writing, and piano while raising her two daughters, Jessica and Michelle. She is the author of six published books and several magazine articles, including one on preserving ancient trees. Her works include The Miracle Forest: A True Story (a 2025 Nautilus Silver Award winner), Wind (a 2023 Nautilus Gold Award winner), and Sacred Forest Bathing: The Healing Power of Ancient Trees and Wild Places. Ellen lives among the redwoods in Humboldt County, where nature continues to inspire her writing and way of life. https://www.ellendeedavidson.com

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The Miracle Forest with Ellen Dee Davidson

What if the future of fine jewelry isn’t just about sparkle, but about access, innovation, and redefining who luxury is really for? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Monil Kothari on the Haus of Brilliance Jewelry Collection. 
 
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Monil Kothari is the founder and CEO of Haus of Brilliance, a New York City-based fine jewelry brand rooted in the belief that luxury should be accessible to all. With over 13 years of experience, including early training in India and more than a decade leading operations in New York, Monil brings a global perspective and deep industry insight to his work. Since launching the brand, he has grown Haus of Brilliance from a family-rooted business into a major player in modern jewelry retail, with products available through Amazon, QVC, Kohl’s, Belk, 1stDibs, and the brand’s own e-commerce site. Known for its focus on quality, trend-driven design, and fast delivery, the company continues to expand under Monil’s leadership, delivering fine jewelry at value-driven prices to meet the needs of today’s consumer. https://www.hausofbrilliance.com

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Haus of Brilliance Jewelry with Monil Kothari

Did you know that according to research provided by the American Cancer Society, more than 2 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Mohit Manrao, Senior Vice President of US Oncology at AstraZeneca, on the rising caner rates among younger adults. 
 
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Mohit Manrao, Senior Vice President and Head of the US Oncology Business Unit at AstraZeneca, is responsible for leading commercial strategy and maximizing performance of their expansive oncology portfolio. Prior to assuming his current role in 2022, Mohit served as Vice President, Global Franchise Head Lung Cancer since 2020. Mohit joined AstraZeneca in 2012, holding various roles at the market, regional, and global-level across geographies, including Head of UK Oncology and Head of Daiichi Sankyo Alliance Europe. Mohit’s education includes Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Punjab Technical University and Masters of Business Administration, Indian School of Business. https://www.astrazeneca.com

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Rising Cancer Rates in Younger Adults with Mohit Manrao from AstraZeneca

What happens when one woman dares to challenge centuries of religious tradition, not with protest, but with compassion, wisdom, and an unwavering heart? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Cindy Rasicot on her Nautilus award-winning book This Fresh Existence: Heart Teachings from Bhikkhuni Dhammananda.
 
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Cindy Rasicot is a retired psychotherapist and author of This Fresh Existence: Heart Teachings from Bhikkhuni Dhammananda, a Nautilus Gold and Special Honors: Ordained to Lead: Women’s Spiritual Legacy Award. In 2005 she travelled to Thailand with her family where she met Bhikkhuni Dhammananda — an encounter that changed her life forever. In 2020 she wrote the award winning memoir Finding Venerable Mother: A Daughter’s Spiritual Quest to Thailand. Her memoir is a soulful story of spiritual healing through her loving connection with Bhikkhuni Dhammananda. The book was a finalist in the international Book awards, The Sarton Awards, and Chanticleer International Book Awards. https://cindyrasicot.com

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This Fresh Existence with Cindy Rasicot

Are you ready to power up your #pickleball game? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD, on protein packed recipes to keep you energized on the court PLUS a chance to win $5000 and more from Eggland's Best Eggs!
 
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Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified specialist in sports dietetics. She also has a Certificate of Training in Integrative and Functional Nutrition. She is the author of two books: The Flexitarian Diet, ranked a top plant-based diet by US News & World Report, and her second book, The Superfood Swap. She is a trusted expert appearing regularly in local and national media outlets such as The Today Show and Good Morning America. She starred in (and won!) the primetime reality TV show on ABC called, My Diet Is Better Than Yours. Dawn worked as the head dietitian for the Chicago Cubs for 10 years (yes she does have a World Series ring!), hosted an Emmy-nominated TV show in Chicago for 3 seasons, and won the Media Excellence Award from the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. She owns a nutrition consulting & communications business with a focus on fun, flexible superfood nutrition. https://www.dawnjacksonblatner.com

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Powering Up for Pickleball with Dawn Jackson Blatner

What if everything you’ve been through was actually preparing you to become the woman you were always meant to be?  Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lori Pappas on her Nautilus award-winning book The Magic of Yes: Embrace the Wise Woman Within.

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Lori Pappas was one of the first female computer sales reps in the world in her 20s; an award-winning entrepreneur in her 30s and 40s, and, after failing retirement, founded an international charity and moved to Africa in her 50s. At 67, she met the “love of her life” online, and at 75, Lori launched her next career with her award-winning book, The Magic of Yes: Embrace the Wise Woman Within. Lori leveraged her experience with successful business models to create an innovative D.R.E.A.M. framework, The Magic of Yes includes practical strategies for personal growth and self-care, empowerment tools for leadership and success in business, and most importantly, tips for how you can access your inner wisdom in everyday life.  https://www.loripappas.com 

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The Magic of Yes with Lori Pappas

Brotherhood is more than skin-deep. After Alex's family is killed by the Ku Klux Klan during the Great Depression, he takes refuge in the barn of a nearby dairy farm. The family that owns the dairy, including their young son Pete, take in Alex and raise the boys together. Pete and Alex consider themselves brothers and together they navigate the Jim Crow racial intolerance of the rural South.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Roger Newman on his Nautilus award-winning book Boys: A Novel, based on a true story.  

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In addition to Boys which is based on a true story, Roger Newman is the author of a series of medical thrillers: Occam’s Razor, Two Drifters, and What Becomes; and a Civil War historical fiction novel Will O’ the Wisp: Madness, War, and Recompense. He is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology, specializing in the care of women with multiple gestations. He has authored two hundred scientific papers, a dozen book chapters, and the award-winning and bestselling When You’re Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads; Fourth Edition. He served as the national president for the Society forMaternal-Fetal Medicine and has been voted by his peers as one of the “Best Doctors in America” for thirty consecutive years. He and his wife, Diane, live on the Ashley River in Charleston, South Carolina. https://rogerbnewman.com 

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Boys with Roger Newman

Could one children’s book spark lifelong healthy habits in your child? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Alana C. Marks on her Nautilus award-winning children’s book Bugs in My Tummy.
 
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Alana C. Marks discovered a love of writing as an adolescent when she began writing a pen pal. One pen pal soon grew to a multitude as her letters spread to friends near and far. When her children were born, her nightly story telling talents blossomed and from that ritual her first novel, Unbroken Bones, was born.  Writing is Alana's hobby which she does in her spare time between managing her business and traveling abroad. She's a sucker for a quiet walk or bike ride down a lonely forest trail, which always seems to soothe her soul and ignite her imagination.  https://www.alanacmarks.com

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Bugs in My Tummy with Alana C. Marks

Why are so many Indigenous women and girls going missing in America, and why isn’t anyone talking about it? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Bonnie Bley on her Nautilus award-winning book Stolen Voices: Missing and Murdered in Big Horn County.
 
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Bonnie Bley is an award-winning author whose work explores identity, place, and justice in the American West. Born in Wyoming and raised in Hardin, Montana—a border reservation town in the southeastern corner of the state—her formative years deeply shaped her storytelling and commitment to advocacy.  Her academic journey took her to South Dakota and Minnesota, where she sharpened her research and writing skills. Since the late 1980s, she has called Minnesota home, though her creative and emotional connections to Montana and Wyoming remain at the heart of her work. In Stolen Voices: Missing and Murdered in Big Horn County, Bley brings to light the stories of Indigenous people who have tragically gone missing or been murdered in the very county where she grew up. Through intimate interviews, investigative research, and gripping storytelling, she offers a deeply personal and urgent account of a national crisis too often ignored. Passionate about advocacy and community service, Bley also volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Wildcat Sanctuary, and Feed My Starving Children. Her work amplifies voices that deserve to be heard while striving to inspire awareness and change. https://www.bonniebley.com/index.html

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Stolen Voices with Bonnie Bley

In a single moment your life can change!  “Moments with Marianne” is a transformative hour that covers an endless array of topics with the ‘best of the best.’ Her guest are leaders in their fields, ranging from inspirational authors, top industry leaders, business and spiritual entrepreneurs.  Each guest is gifted, and a true visionary!  A recognized leader in her own work, and while teaching others to develop, refocus, and grow; Marianne will bring the best guest, and sometimes a special surprise.  Don’t miss this – you never know just which ‘moment’ will change your life forever.

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