Moments With Marianne

What if a broken sacred object set two young boys on a journey that would change not only their lives, but reveal the soul of a land and its people? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Kent Nerburn, PhD, on his new novel Lone Dog Road.  Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Kent Nerburn is the author of Lone Dog Road and 15 other books on spirituality and Native American themes.  He has been praised as one of the few American writers who can bridge the gap between Native and non-Native cultures.  Kent has twice won the Minnesota Book Award.  His book, Chief Joseph and the Flight of the Nez Perce, was a New York Times best seller, and his internationally acclaimed Neither Wolf nor Dog, which was the One Book South Dakota selection for 2019, is used in multi-cultural curriculums around the world. Kent is currently serving as cultural liaison to the International Smile Network in their work providing dental and cleft palate

What if everything you thought you remembered about your life, your love, or even your own mind wasn’t the full truth? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lisa Loop on her new novel States of Matter. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Lisa Loop (MFA UCR/PD) has published in NBC.com/THINK, The Coachella Review, Kelp, Ballast, Gastropoda, University of Alabama Z Publications, Gunpowder Press, and other places. She is the author of five books, two under the pen name Thora Wolf. A former Hollywood creative executive originally from Seattle, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their elderly Aussie Shepherd mix. https://www.lisaloop.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if the very things we’ve been praised for, working nonstop, shrinking to fit in, and always showing up strong, are actually costing us our mental health? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Kristen Guillory on The Power of Pause. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Dr. Kristen Guillory is an acclaimed international speaker, author, coach, and mental health professional known for her transformative, heart-centered approach. Earning her Ph.D. by age 27, and has since delivered over 1,500 talks to audiences totaling more than 500,000 people. Blending humor, storytelling, and deep insight, Dr. Guillory empowers individuals to break free from emotional barriers and live with clarity, purpose, and ease. Her expertise has been featured on NBC, FOX, CBS affiliates, and Forbes. She is the author of Walking Through the Fog and Look, Stop Hiding, and the founder of Candid Conversations for Men — a powerful space for truth

What if lasting peace has been within you all along, just waiting to be awakened? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Awakened Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien on her work The Great Vow. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the broadcast area? Click here or your favorite radio app to tune in! Awakened Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien, also known as The Awakened One, is a globally respected spiritual teacher and the founder of Universal Door Meditation Center in Sugar Land, near Houston, TX. From a young age, she knew she did not belong to the human world of constant conflicts and duality, and longed to return to what she calls the Awakened Home, free from suffering, rooted in truth, love, and clarity. She became a Buddhist nun at 18 and explored countless teachings and methods, but none of that helped her return to Awakened Home. In April 2001, she fully awakened in Thailand, returning to the boundless wisdom and compassion

What if the key to healing your own trauma lies in breaking the patterns your family never could? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Donna Simmons on her new book Ashes to Flame: Transforming Trauma Into Purpose.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Donna Simmons is a wife, mother, author, and dedicated advocate for breaking cycles of generational trauma and supporting mental health recovery. Appointed by the Governor to the Kentucky Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, she collaborates with leaders across the state to reduce juvenile system involvement and strengthen protective factors for at-risk youth. A survivor of child abuse and exploitation, Donna’s personal journey fuels her mission to help others transform pain into purpose. Her memoir, Ashes to Flame, chronicles her experience of survival and healing, encouraging others to uncover their own inner resilience. Donna’s story has been featured in Good Housekeeping, Gl

What can a retired police officer teach us about healing a city, and ourselves through compassion? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Leatrice Woody on her work and new book Not Without Love: 7 Tasks To Check Off. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Leatrice Woody is a retired Chicago police officer with over 21 years of service, now devoted to bridging the gap between law enforcement and the communities they serve. A lifelong Chicagoan and entrepreneur since age nine, she has launched multiple ventures—including three salons, real estate projects, and the patented Buff & Go portable nail salon, now sold globally. With a bachelor’s in business and communication, she is a certified life and business coach with Blue Heart Coaching, empowering others to succeed personally and professionally. Her four-time bestselling book, Not Without Love: 7 Tasks to Check-Off, offers practical tools for personal growth and trust-bui

Can sound really shift your energy, heal emotional wounds, and reconnect you with your soul’s wisdom? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Ashana on her work and book Crystal Singing Bowls: The Angelic Sound of Healing, Relaxation and Spiritual Awakening.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Ashana is a multi award-winning musician and author and one of the premiere healing music artists and New Age vocalists of our time. As a world recognized Master of Crystal Singing Bowls, Ashana’s original sound is credited as pioneering an entirely new genre of healing music with crystal bowls. Her beautiful recordings are hailed by listeners all over the world as “breathtaking” and “a Gift from Heaven.” Ashana's best-selling book, Crystal Singing Bowls: The Angelic Sound of Healing, Relaxation and Spiritual Awakening, has won multiple awards and is hailed by sound healing practitioners as "soon to be a classic" in sound healing. Ashan

Is it possible to make travel sports season feel like a vacation? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Carolyn Antonini as she shares some of her best tips to help parents navigate their summer travel adventures for sporting events. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Caryn Antonini is a multilingual entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and media personality whose global upbringing sparked a lifelong passion for language and culture. A graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Languages and Linguistics, she created the award-winning Early Lingo Language Learning System and later launched Cultivated by Caryn, a media brand and radio show focused on culture, cuisine, and comfort, airing on six stations. She previously ran Present Perfect, a luxury gift business serving A-list clients in Los Angeles, and co-produced the Town Dish series honoring First Responders. Caryn has been featured on CNN, ABC, Fox, CBS, and NBC as an exper

Are you unknowingly overlooking simple safety steps that could protect your family or business? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Cathy Pedrayes on common safety mistakes and tips that could help prevent a major emergency.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Cathy Pedrayes is a safety and cybersecurity expert with a passion for all things home tech, and as a mom, she knows firsthand how important  it is to keep your family safe. She brings a trusted voice and real-life parenting perspective to families looking to enhance their home security. With over 2.6 million TikTok followers, Cathy makes smart technology approachable, blending her media presence with practical tips that help households stay safe, secure, and connected. www.kwikset.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if the simple act of breathing, held the key to deep insight, inner peace, and even spiritual awakening? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Sarah Shaw on her new book Breathing Mindfulness: Discovering the Riches at the Heart of the Buddhist Path.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Dr. Sarah Shaw is a faculty member and tutor at the University of Oxford and a visiting contemplative mentor at Brown University. She has taught and published numerous works on the history and practices of Buddhism. https://www.shambhala.com/breathing-mindfulness.html https://samatha.org   For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if the very reason joy feels out of reach isn’t because you’re broken, but because your brain has been trying to protect you? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD, on her new book The Joy Reset: Six Ways Trauma Steals Happiness and How to Win it Back.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD, is a trauma researcher, author, and coach who helps people reframe trauma as a strength response and reconnect with joy. She’s passionate about making healing accessible, grounded, and even a little bit fun. https://alchemycoaching.lifeFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if one bold choice in midlife had the power to rewrite your entire story? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lauren Gibbons Paul on her new novel The Steps Between Us.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Lauren Gibbons Paul is a Boston-based freelance writer. For 30 years, she has covered how organizations use technology to advance business goals. She got interested in ballroom dance roughly seven years ago when she started taking lessons with a Hungarian pro. Lauren was interested in the lives of the pros at her dance studio -- all of whom were born in other countries. Invited to come here, they are pursuing their own version of the American dream. But odds are stacked against them, even when there is no criminal network running the studio, as in The Steps Between Us.  https://www.laurengibbonspaul.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if everything we thought we knew about autism was wrong, and the real key to independence isn’t fixing what’s 'broken,' but unlocking what’s already brilliant? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Clain Udy on his new book Rebranding Autism: A Guide to Seeing Strength on the Spectrum. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Clain Udy is the co-founder and president of Autism Elevated and the Regional Vice President of Learning and Development at Fortida. With more than 30 years of experience in the corporate sector, specializing in human performance improvement and learning, Udy brings a wealth of knowledge to his work in neurodiversity advocacy. As the father of a high-functioning autistic adult son, he has dedicated over two decades to researching how individuals on the spectrum can build fulfilling, independent lives by working in environments that align with their natural talents.His new book, Rebranding Autism: A G

Can economics really be called a science if its predictions so often fail? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Daniel Munson on his new book Fiscal Follies: A Little Fun with Economics (and Economists). Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Daniel C. Munson is a graduate of the University of Minnesota (with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering) and the William Mitchell College of Law, with a professional background in chemical engineering, law, and financial management. For over two decades, he has written for national financial publications including Barron’s and Financial History, bringing a sharp, multidisciplinary perspective to complex economic issues. In his latest book, Fiscal Follies, Munson examines the intersection of economics, finance, and technology—arguing that unlike the hard sciences, economics is riddled with flawed assumptions and imprecise thinking. The book was hailed by Marketwise senior editor Garrett Bald

What if the chaos we see in the world today is actually part of a spiritual awakening, one designed to guide humanity out of fear and into love? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Zach Bussewitz on his new book Awaken Now Humanity!: The Great Reveal What Future Will We Choose?Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Zach Bussewitz is a devoted father, nature lover, and spiritual truth seeker of over 23 years. His work explores timeless spiritual themes of unity, love, and awakening. Zach is the founder of Awaken Now Humanity, a growing community and platform for collective spiritual insight. His book, Awaken Now Humanity: The Great Reveal, unveils a big-picture perspective on humanity’s past, present, and future, inviting readers to remember their soul’s true nature, Heart-Mind Enlightened Love, and live with greater purpose, harmony, and awareness. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552971485272For more show informa

How do we define healing when grief never fully goes away? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Rev. Kevin W. Hartman on his new book Journey Through Grief: A Long Road Ahead. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Rev. Kevin W. Hartman is a passionate preacher, mental health advocate, community leader with over a decade of ministry experience, and author of Journey Through Grief. He began preaching in 2013 at Lovely Baptist Church under the mentorship of his grandfather, Pastor Wilbert Crew, eventually serving as Youth Leader and Associate Minister. His leadership was especially impactful during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he introduced virtual services and partnered with city officials and nonprofits to support the community’s emotional and spiritual needs. By emphasizing mental health awareness and support, Rev. Hartman demonstrated his commitment to a holistic ministry that extends beyond the pulpit.  Rev. Hartman holds

What if the key to changing your life isn’t outside of you, but already within, waiting to be activated through your intuition? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Natasha Rosewood on her work Intuitive Manifestation, and books Aaagh! I Think I'm Psychic (And You Can Be Too), and Aaagh! I Thought You Were Dead (And Other Psychic Adventures). Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Natasha Rosewood, born in England, is a gifted metaphysician, author, and former international flight attendant with varying levels of fluency in six languages. Her lifelong fascination with people, travel, storytelling, and the metaphysical led her to study palmistry and psychic development while flying global routes. After immigrating to British Columbia in 1983, Natasha built a thriving career helping others tap into their intuition and potential. She’s the author of five highly acclaimed books including, Aaagh! I Think I’m Psychic (And You Can

Is it possible to receive messages from loved ones who have passed? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Suzanne Giesemann on her new book Mediumship: Sacred Communications with Loved Ones from Across the Veil, and her new film Wolf’s Message. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Suzanne Giesemann is a spiritual teacher, medium, and author named one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People by Watkins in 2022. A former Navy Commander and aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, she now shares The Awakened Way™, a path to living a consciously connected and divinely guided life. Suzanne has authored 13 books, created 6 Hemi-Sync recordings, and reaches millions through her YouTube videos, Daily Way messages, and Messages of Hope radio show. She teaches globally through workshops, retreats, and faculty roles with The Shift Network and Humanity’s Team.  https://suzannegiesemann.comFor more show information visit

What if the most transformative healing you could offer the world wasn’t through doing more, but through becoming a blessing in how you simply show up? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Paul Weiss on his work The Blessing Way. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the broadcast area? Click here to listen! Paul Weiss is a highly acclaimed writer, teacher, and founder of The Whole Health Center in Blue Hill, Maine. His work encompasses zen meditation, tai chi, qigong, and compassionate healing practices, drawing from decades of study and practice across various traditions. His counseling work incorporates a Buddhist-based cognitive behavioral therapy, couple's communication processes, and expressive emotional recovery and integration work. In his practice, he also applies meditative awareness to what he called  CNR – conscious neural re-circuiting; and has elaborated the Tibetan compassion practice of Tonglen as a

What if yoga wasn’t just about feeling better, but about becoming a force for healing in the world? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Susanna Barkataki on her new book Ignite Your Yoga: How to Live, Practice, and Teach as an Authentic Yoga Steward. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Susanna Barkataki is a yoga diversity and unity educator and the founder of Ignite Yoga and Wellness Institute. Susanna holds an Honors degree in Philosophy from UC Berkeley, a Masters in Education from Cambridge College, and is an E-RYT 500-hour Master Teacher, a 500-hour Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, and a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT). A clear, thought-provoking, and inspiring speaker, she is known for making yogic wisdom accessible in everyday life and consults on yoga culture, history, leadership, social justice, curriculum, scope of practice with colleges, schools, busine