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Guests on Joanie's Show: 8:35a.m.: Guest: Sleep researcher Dr. James Maas, co-author of "Sleep for Success", who discusses new discoveries in treating sleep problems.

8:20a.m.: Guest: Beverley Tracewell, RN, Program Director, The Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education, dba: American Bone Health. Ms. Tracewell invites KGO listeners to participate in the *Walk Tall for Life event on Sunday, November 14, 2010 in San Francisco. The community walking event and health fair is designed to educate the public about bone health, spinal fractures and other health-related issues. walktallforlife.com or call 415-759-2690 8:30a.m.: Guest-Philip Hagen, MD, preventive medicine expert and Editor-In-Chief for the Mayo Clinic and Book's. Dr. Hagen is the author of The Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies: What to Do For The Most Common Health Problems. Published by (Time Home Entertainment; Oct 26; ISBN-10: 1603201599). The book is about everything one needs to know about treating a range of health issues, from general care to more serious injuries like sprains, and strains. Many of the simple solutions in the book can help families save hundreds of dollars in medical costs each year.

8:30a.m.: Guest: Toni Raiten-D'Antonio, Psychoterapist and Author of the book "Ugly As Sin: The Truth About How We Look and Finding Freedom from Self-Hatred," published by (HCI Books; ISBN 978-0-75731-465-0; September 2010). The book explores the origins and widespread effects of our attitudes and feelings about ugliness and the devastating fear – she calls it "ugliphobia" – we harbor about our appearance. For more information, visit trdantonio.com

8:15a.m.: Guest: Chuck Toeniskoetter, stroke survivor and founder of the Stroke Awareness Foundation. For more information about strokes, visit strokeinfo.org. KGO listeners' are invited to a benefit concert for stroke awareness: Sinatra Sings Sinatra, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose, CA. Doors open at 7:30; 8:30 p.m. Frank Sinatra Jr. performs with Symphony Silicon Valley. 8:30a.m.: Guest: Marty Rosen is the co-author of the book "The Healthcare Survival Guide™ Cost-Saving Options for The Suddenly Unemployed and Anyone Else Who Wants to Save Money With Abbie Liebowitz, MD. Published by (Healthcare Advocates: ISBN-10: 0984069607) The book is available as a free download on the website: healthcaresurvivalguide.com or Amazon and Borders.com. It's also available at various retail stores with partial proceeds going to charity.

8:30a.m. - 9:00a.m.: Guest: Rachel Simmons, author of the book "THE CURSE OF THE GOOD GIRL Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence," published by (Penquin; Aug 2010; ISBN-10: 014311798X). Visit her websites at rachelsimmons.com or girlsleadershipinstitute.org

9:05-9:30a.m.: Guests: Dr. Kathy Fields, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology, UCSF, and Dr. Katie Rodan, Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at Stanford University School of Medicine spoke about the bad things women and teens do in the quest for beauty and other questions about skin. They are the authors of the most recent book Most recent book: Write Your Skin a Prescription for Change (Pair O' Docs MD Publishing;Oct 09; ISBN-10: 0982460805). Dr. Fields holds regular office hours at 2100 Webster Street, Ste. 505, S.F. CA 94115 (415-923-3377). Dr. Rodan holds regular office hours at 3300 Webster Street, Suite 11006, Oakland, CA 94609. (510-763-2662) Their websites are proactiv.com, or rodanandfields.com 9:45a.m. - 9:55a.m.: Guest: Karen Wener, Pres. of The Auxiliary at UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion. She spoke about the UCSF MED CTR AUXILIARY Benefit Luncheon

***Joanie broadcasts her show live from Girls Night Out at the Sofitel Hotel at Redwood Shores.*** Guest: Deborah Francesconi, RN Aesthetic Nurse Specialist spoke on the topic of skin care. Deborah holds regular office hours at Vein Specialists of Northern California Mark Isaacs, M.D., 1981 N. Broadway, Suite #427, Walnut Creek, Ca. 94596. For appointments, please call: 925-945-8656. E-mail your questions to Deborah at rn4skin@yahoo.com. Visit her website at rn4beautifulskin.com.

***Joanie broadcasts her show live from Girls Night Out at the Sofitel Hotel at Redwood Shores.*** Dr. Katherine Sutherland, co-founder of Women Physicians Ob-Gyn Medical Group at El Camino Hospital spoke about issues of womens health. elcaminohospital.org

Guest: Anthony Rao, Ph.D., is the author of the book, "The Way of Boys: Promoting the Social and Emotional Development of Young Boys," with Michelle Seaton (Paper Back: Harper Paperback; June 2010; ISBN-10: 006170783X) Also Hardcover: The Way of Boys: Raising Healthy Boys in a Challenging and Complex World (Hardcover: William Morrow: 0061707821 / ISBN 13: 9780061707827) For Helpful Parenting Articles visit anthonyrao.com or Facebook Page for The Way of Boys.

Joanie welcomed the following guests to her program: 8:35 - 8:45a.m.: Guest: Elizabeth Cohen, senior medical correspondent for CNN's Health, Medical and Wellness unit is the author of the book "THE EMPOWERED PATIENT: How to Get the Right Diagnosis, Buy the Cheapest Drugs, Beat Your Insurance Company, and Get the Best Medical Care Every Time (Ballantine Trade Paperback; Aug 2010; 978-0-345-51374-8). Visit her website at elizabethcohen.com or cnn.com/empoweredpatient. 8:45 - 10:00a.m.: Guest: Chuck Toeniskoetter, stroke survivor and founder of the Stroke Awareness Foundation, **A companion documentary, The Empowered Patient, will debut on CNN on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 8pm ET and PT. For more information, visit strokeinfo.org.

9:05 - 9:30a.m.: Guest: David Dodick, MD, is the President of the American Headache Society and a neurologist at they Mayo Clinic in Arizona. He spoke on the topic of headaches and migraines.

James Garrick, MD, world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and founder of San Francisco's Center for Sports Medicine, spoke on orthopedic medicine and Sports Injuries.

Deborah Francesconi, RN, Aesthetic Nurse Specialist provided expert advice about skin care.

Joanie welcomed Dr. Walter Bortz, a Longevity & Healthy Living Expert, who discussed the topic of Avoiding REAL Airline "Cabin Fever."

Joanie welcomed Dr. Walter Bortz, a Longevity & Healthy Living Expert, who discussed the topic of Avoiding REAL Airline "Cabin Fever."

Joanie welecomed Ms. Elizabeth Somer, MA, a registered dietician who serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Nutrition Alert. She also is the author of "Eat Your Way To Happiness: 10 Diet Secrets to Improve Your Mood, Curb Your Cravings And Keep The Pounds Off."

Health Headlines. Check out the daily celebraton strategies Joanie mentioned during her opening monologue at anitabehealthy.com. Check out Joanie's Exercise Videos and Health Tips at greggainshealthmatrix.com.

Joanie welcomed Diana Kaaha, author, web content developer contractor, and culinary diet and fitness consultant. Diana is the author of "The Round Diet...Don't be Round, eat Round!"

9:10a.m.: Debbie Ford, life coach, speaker and teacher spoke about "The 21-Day Consciousness Cleanse: A Breakthrough Program for Connecting with Your Soul's Deepest Purpose." 9:30a.m.: Joy Nordenstrom is the Founder of the Joy of Romance, Inc. She spoke about intelligent, fun and sexy ways to keep passion in your relationship.

Sharon Sakson, author of "Paws & Effect: The Healing Power of Dogs," spoke about the healing power of dogs. Sharon has served as an American Kennel Club dog show judge, journalist, and is a champion dog breeder.