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Our 24/7 media cycle is dominated by opinionated news pundits and an onslaught of celebrity or person-of-the-moment headlines. Do we create a false reality from false information? How do our reactions impact our lives - personally and collectively - from politics to war to the economy to and to our planet's very survival? Not afraid to challenge media spin with their own brand of truth-telling, Peter and Norman share their wisdom on how to best navigate through all the noise. You'll hear: * how headlines are shaped by the media, government, and corporations * the ways we are influenced by "dis-info-tainment" * inside stories that may challenge your opinions * sources you can count on for accurate reporting Featured Guests Norman Solomon is author of a dozen books - including, "War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death". As a nationally syndicated columnist on media and politics from 1992-2009, he has been featured in the NY Times, Washington Post, USA Today, LA Times, Huffington Post and truthout.org. A recipient of the esteemed George Orwell award, Solomon founded the Institute for Public Accuracy in 1997, where he was Executive Director until 2010 and is currently IPA's President. He co-founded RootsAction, a nonprofit, progressive, public policy advocacy group. www.normansolomon.com Peter B. Collins currently podcasts a program called News and Politics from the Left Coast, interviewing political leaders, journalists, and authors. Part owner of the progressive talk station KRXA in Monterey, he also operates Collins Media Services, offering consulting services and development of radio programs. From 2005 to 2009, he hosted the Peter B. Collins Show - a syndicated radio commentary and call-in program. In his late teens, during the Watergate years, he was a nightly on-air personality and talk show host at Chicago's ABC FM affiliate, and his broadcast was rated number one. www.peterbcollins.com

March 8th, 2016 is International Women’s Day. It’s been nearly 100 years since women won the right to vote in the U.S., and we now stand on the threshold of very possibly electing our first woman President – Hillary Rodham Clinton. Are we ready? Have we reached a “tipping point”? Our podcast shares the dream to raise consciousness everywhere around the globe. The manifestation of positive change for our planet through circles involving personal, social, cultural, and psycho/spiritual transformation, is reaching a tipping point – described in Dr. Bolen's celebrated book – Moving Toward the Millionth Circle: Energizing the Global Women's Movement. You will hear about * why global circles can create a morphic field for positive change * what time-honored guidelines add value to circle gatherings * how various circles have personally affected our lives * the Millionth Circle Initiative and its Conveners * circles that are connecting and influencing many cultures Featured Guests Jean Shinoda Bolen, MD is known worldwide as the author of many books, including Goddesses in Everywoman, The Millionth Circle, Urgent Message From Mother – Gather the Women, Save the World, Moving Toward the Millionth Circle, and Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman. Jean’s powerful writing supports peaceful planetary consciousness by encouraging more inclusion of the feminine genius everywhere. Dr. Bolen is a Jungian analyst, activist, speaker, and former clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. www.jeanbolen.com Justine Willis Toms is acclaimed co-founder of New Dimensions Radio – hosting and producing worldwide radio broadcasts. Justine’s inspiring interviews always include uplifting conversations for her listeners. Her guests have included Riane Eisler, Jane Goodall, Gloria Steinem, and Alice Walker. Justine's latest book is Small Pleasures – Finding Grace in a Chaotic World, 50 uplifting and engaging essays on friendships, rituals, animals, nature, circles, and much more. The New Dimensions Radio web site has more than 1000 programs in its digital archive. www.newdimensions.org

Let's go beyond what's possibly seen as a commercial view of Valentine love and remember Tina Turner's award-winning song - "What's Love Got To Do With It?" The lyrics proclaim: "Love is not a second-hand emotion". So, what does it take to keep love alive and have a relationship not only last, but flourish? We'll delve into the challenges of love and offer ways to promote relationship richness and rewards. You'll hear: * that difficult times can be transformed into deeper love * how men and women do indeed communicate differently * well-tested ideas for singles who want to find the right relationship * why past experiences impact how we perceive our partner * the reason commitment is so integral to relationship * what emotional infidelity is and isn't - and why it's important to know the difference Featured Guests Brenda Wade, PhD regularly appears on CNN and NBC's Today Show as a psychology expert and is featured on Oprah and Good Morning America. She hosts Black Renaissance on the CW network, and is the author of four books: Power Choices, Love Lessons, What Mama Couldn't Tell Us About Love, and 99 Things You Wish You Knew Before Falling In Love. Dr. Wade also facilitates retreats and seminars around the world. drbrendawade.com Ed McClune, MFT works as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in couples counseling. He also works as a supervising process teacher for the esteemed Hoffman Institute, where he facilitates transformational workshops throughout the US and Europe. McClune is formerly a San Francisco broadcast host for KBLX, and now focuses primarily on helping couples to restore the faith in their lives and their relationships. www.hoffmaninstitute.org

More than poems, cards, candy, or flowers, Valentine's Day comes around each year to remind us of both romance and enduring love. Yet we know that relationships involve so much more than the heady passion of the "falling in love" phase: authenticity, loyalty, deep friendship, respect, and so very much more. It's been said, "Where there's love, there's life." We explore the wonders of love and offer some helpful ideas to promote intimacy and handle rough patches. You'll hear: * what dynamics are involved when two people fall in love * stories that describe why love changes over time * the importance of honoring the various stages of loving * why commitment is both sexy and freeing * how to create the vital mature phase of a relationship Featured Guests Brenda Wade, PhD regularly appears on CNN and NBC's Today Show as a psychology expert and is featured on Oprah and Good Morning America. She hosts Black Renaissance on the CW network, and is the author of four books: Power Choices, Love Lessons, What Mama Couldn't Tell Us About Love, and 99 Things You Wish You Knew Before Falling In Love. Dr. Wade also facilitates retreats and seminars around the world. drbrendawade.com Ed McClune, MFT works as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in couples counseling. He also works as a supervising process teacher for the esteemed Hoffman Institute, where he facilitates transformational workshops throughout the US and Europe. McClune is formerly a San Francisco broadcast host for KBLX, and now focuses primarily on helping couples to restore the faith in their lives and their relationships. www.hoffmaninstitute.org

Music matters so much - to you, to everyone, and to our total well-being. Emmy Award-winning film and television composer, Laurence Rosenthal, shares his career wisdom and tells us what it was like collaborating with George Lucas and other major directors. Margret Elson - author of "Passionate Practice" - lets us know how learning about musical creativity will not only help you improve musically, but also affect your overall life in interesting and positive ways. The conversation in this popular re-broadcast will cover: - musical solutions for creative blocks - ways we can become friends with music - setting your creative process free - the artistry in composing music for films - how to free yourself from performance anxiety - what relating to music can mean in our lives Laurence Rosenthal has composed extensively for film and television, working with George Lucas, Marvin Chomsky, Peter Glenville, and Arthur Hiller. He's been nominated for two Oscars, two Golden Globes and 12 Emmy awards. Among his best-known film scores are A Raisin in the The Miracle Worker, Becket, and The Return of a Man Called Horse. Among his seven Emmys for miniseries are Peter the Great, Anastasia and episodes of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. www.laurencerosenthal.com Margret Elson has 30 years of teaching and coaching pianists, vocalists, and ensembles in her multi-faceted career. She founded the Center of Artistic Counseling in Oakland, has led workshops at national and international conferences on Mind, Body and the Performing Arts. Margret is a licensed psychotherapist and certified hypnotherapist. Her published book is "Passionate Practice - The Musician's Guide to Learning, Memorizing, and Performing" and upcoming is "The Couch and The Piano". www.margretelson.com

Can positive choices make you and your family healthier and happier? Is change really possible? It's never too late to learn new ways to truly take care of yourself. English playwright John Dryden once said, "We first make our habits, and then our habits make us." Our guests - Joyce Gidel, a licensed therapist and addiction specialist, and Patty Torza, a certified personal fitness trainer - share expert tips on making positive, lasting change. Because everyone can benefit from committing to healthier choices, our conversation explores: * what role the mind plays in the habits we have * reactions you may experience when you make healthy lifestyle changes * the ways we sabotage ourselves when committing to something new * what happens physiologically when you exercise, eat well, and reduce stress * how cultural norms and the media affect our attitude about ourselves and others * why having a spiritual focus can influence a healthier consciousness Featured Guests Joyce Gidel is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist and head of the family therapy program at Merritt Peralta Institute, part of Alta Bates-Summit Medical Center. Joyce has a private practice in Oakland and is in the process of writing a book on codependency and spirituality. 510-964-2004, www.joycegidel.com Patty Torza is a certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Post-Rehab Conditioning Specialist, and holistic Nutrition Consultant. She has worked in the fitness profession as an athlete, teacher, administrator, coach, and lecturer. Patty's approach to fitness is goal-oriented, motivating, and fun-filled. 510-612-1809, www.healthworks5.com

For this New Year's resolution, make the rest of your life the best of your life! Skip the "bad habits" and take a look at the bigger picture. Authoring your life path for 2016 and beyond is a meaningful choice, and there is always something to learn about how to live more effectively and more heartfully. Our expert panel brings inspiration and suggestions to make this authorship fresh. You'll hear about: * the value of setting clear intentions * reasons to include grace, gratitude, reflection and forgiveness every day * why anger is such a burden * how important it is to set aside time to listen to inner guidance * when expectations can become an issue Featured Guests Gwen Mazer, style consultant, speaker and workshop leader, brings a new dimension to growing in age in the 21st century with her book: Wise Talk, Wild Women, a collection of conversations with prominent luminaries. A former fashion editor and columnist for Harpers Bazaar, she has been a boutique owner in New York and San Francisco. Her workshops and Wild Women Sunday Salons are forums for women exploring their life path. Ms. Mazer's company is Total Image Management. www.gwenmazer.com George Schofield, PhD is a futurist, author and developmental psychologist who spent a distinguished career as a consultant before turning his focus on the span between middle age and elderly. His ground-breaking book, After 50 It's Up to Us, focuses on the skills needed for living long and well after mid-life. Dr. Schofield is also a founding principal of The Clarity Group and New Bright Life. www.georgeschofield.com Brenda Wade, PhD regularly appears on CNN and NBC's Today Show as a psychology expert and is featured on Oprah and Good Morning America. She hosts Black Renaissance on the CW network, and is the author of four books: Power Choices, Love Lessons, What Mama Couldn't Tell Us About Love, and 99 Things You Wish You Knew Before Falling In Love. Dr. Wade also facilitates retreats and seminars around the world. drbrendawade.com

With a commitment to staying healthy, sometimes it’s difficult to know how to shop and what products to trust - especially around the holidays! Conscious decisions - about what we eat and the quality of what we can afford - are more important than ever. Recent U.S. approval of GMO salmon underscores the point. Our guests, both live-food and food industry experts, join us to share their journeys, helpful tips, and ways to give - as well as point us toward healthier food - and eating. From personal choices to the larger issue of global food awareness, this program explores: * the significant rewards of mindful eating and mindful cooking * how healthy foods can still be “fast-foods” - even when you’re on the run * how the food you eat affects more than just your waistline * how at-home eating habits become a health legacy for children, and * why social, environmental and economic issues relate to food everywhere Featured Guests Terces Engelhart and her husband, Matthew, are founders of Café Gratitude – a restaurant that serves organic, vegan and raw foods. Terces has a long track record as an entrepreneur and pioneer in the food industry, is a self-taught chef, and a visionary in the field of business development. She is also co-author of I Am Grateful – Recipes and Lifestyle of Café Gratitude. www.facebook.com/terces.engelhart Justin Jackson, formerly an Executive Purchasing Coordinator for Whole Foods Market, now consults within the industry. Justin has worked in the food industry since age 10 and been in the business ever since. His passion for quality and organic foods has made him a valuable asset - as a executive, consultant, and spokesperson. www.linkedin.com/in/justin-jackson-5631275

The recent terrorist attack on Paris has left us deeply shaken, grief-sticken, and afraid. At the Joan Kenley Show, we wish to extend our heart-felt prayers to the survivors and families of the Paris terrorism attack - and all terrorism attacks, everywhere. And while we cannot be grateful for the terrible things that happen in life, we can - through the practice of gratitude and gratefulness – connect with the transformative power of gratefulness to give us strength and hope. It’s the season to increase our heartful awareness and generosity. If you decide to feel, act, and communicate more gratefully - the effect may surprise you! And loving words can work miracles. You’ll hear about: * the important work of A Network for Grateful Living (ANG*L) * recognizing the gifts of everyday life * how to cultivate daily gratefulness, acts of kindness, and sustainable activism * music and poetry's positive influence on growing your "attitude of gratitude" * some of the best online resources with practices and tools for grateful living * the many offerings on www.gratefulness.org - (61/2 million visitors last year!) Featured Guests Dale Biron is a speaker, poet and integrative coaching specialist to leaders and organizational teams. He is interested in the practical, no nonsense use of poetry in our everyday personal and business lives. Dale is co-founder of Core Action Associates, Inc., an organizational coaching company based in Marin. He serves as a board member and Poetry Editor At Large for ANG*L. www.core-action.com www.dalebiron.com Linda Larsson is on the board of ANG*L and is a member of the Board Development Committee. She has been an English Instructor at a community college; an Analyst and Designer for administrative and engineering configuration management systems; and a Sales Administrator and Analyst for a technology company. Linda has also developed and managed residential property. lmlarsson@yahoo.com

During CNN's GOP Presidential Debate, candidate Jeb Bush’s assertion that his brother - President George W. Bush - "kept us safe," was astonishing. The 9/11 attack, which instantly killed almost 3,000 people on U.S. soil, occured on President Bush's watch after his administration repeatedly ignored warnings that an attack was imminent. Yet Jeb Bush's basic misstatement of fact was never challenged during the debate - even by Donald Trump, whose critique of President Bush prompted the statement. This begs the question, "Should we believe everything we hear?" We know the answer, but it takes skill and practice - and perhaps a bit of stamina - to cut through the rhetoric. Journalist, author, and media critic, Norman Solomon and eminent broadcaster, Peter B. Collins join us to expose the rhetoric and tell us how to think more critically about what we see, hear, and read. You'll hear: * about presidents & leaders that used rhetoric to make war seem necessary * how "intentional selectivity" affects media messages, and also dilutes the truth * what hidden, astronomical costs have resulted from our most recent and current wars * about reliable sources for accurate reporting, such as truthout.org * Congresswoman Barbara Lee's speech to Congress against the Iraq war Featured Guests Norman Solomon has authored a dozen books - including, "War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits keep Spinning Us to Death" and "Made Love, Got War: Close Encounters With America's Warfare State." A nationally syndicated columnist on media and politics since 1992 - he's been featured in the NY Times, Washington Post, USA Today, and LA Times, and is frequently published on truthout.org. A recipient of the esteemed George Orwell award, Solomon founded the Institute for Public Accuracy in 1998 and serves as executive director. www.normansolomon.com Peter B. Collins is a well-known broadcaster, entrepreneur, and media consultant based in San Francisco. He was a satellite radio pioneer, and was part owner of progressive talk station KRXA in Monterey, California. In his late teens, during the Watergate years, he was a nightly on-air personality and talk show host at Chicago’s ABC FM affiliate, and at that intense time in history – his ground-breaking broadcast was rated number one. Peter currently hosts The Peter B. Collins Show, where he broadcasts analysis and views on national and international issues. www.peterbcollins.com

Celebrate September 21st - the annual International Day of Peace – when millions of people, worldwide, celebrate Peace Day events with concerts, workshops, vigils, and school projects. Over 200 million people will participate in hundreds of countries. This date is also World Gratitude Day and coincides with the Fall Equinox. This year's United Nation's International Day of Peace is focused on "Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All." In addition to the in-studio conversation with our honored guests, you will also hear call-ins from these eminent Peace Leaders: - Joanie Misrack Ciardelli - Pathways to Peace - Louise Diamond - Global Systems Initiatives - Sharon Franquemont - Annual Prayer Vigil for the Earth - Barbara Gaughen-Muller - Pax 2100 - Dot Maver - Department of Peace Initiative; Peace Partnership Int'l - Sharon Mehdi - Author, "The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering" - Patricia Smith Melton - Peace X Peace - Robert Muller - Univ. of Peace; Former UN Assist. Secretary General - Featuring music by composer and performing artist Gary Malkin - Peace is a raging river! It plunges over a cliff to become a waterfall, sparkling and roaring in the sunlight. It is power. It is generative, nourishing, and irresistible. It calls me to new places where I will change. - David Spangler www.internationaldayofpeace.org | www.cultureofpeace.org Our Program is a Special Project of Pathways to Peace www.pathwaystopeace.org Avon Mattison is Co-Founder and President of Pathways to Peace, an international peace-building educational and consulting organization. Avon is a forerunner in the field of peace-building, and has been involved with The International Day of Peace since it's inauguration. Pathways to Peace serves as international coordinator of the Culture of Peace Initiative, which has been granted UN Peace Messenger status. Charles Gibbs is the founding Executive Director of the United Religions Initiative, a global interfaith network for world peace that is active in 60 countries. Charles has traveled worldwide as a featured speaker and collaborator with religious, spiritual, and community leaders. He co-authored Birth of a Global Community about the birth of the United Religions Initiative. Masankho Banda is an international performer and educator dedicated to building peace t

How can women change the world? What do women see as their role today? How do we put a positive light on feminism and women's activism? When we talk about forefathers in America, why aren't we also talking about our foremothers? Our guests - three internationally known women - delve into these questions and more: Jean Shinoda Bolen, Isabel Allende, and Justine Toms. In this stimulating program you'll hear: * how women are central in creating community, accountability, and integrity * what Jean Bolen's book, "Urgent Message from Mother," means for everyone * why Isabel Allende creates her female heroines based on real women * how Justine Tom's global broadcasts address "the history of the future" * the ways women are dealing with the effects of patriarchy and hierarchy Featured Guests Isabel Allende is one of Latin America's foremost female writers, publishing over 20 works that have been translated into more than 30 languages. She is perhaps most widely known for her first international best seller, House of Spirits. Her writings are informed by her feminist convictions and the harsh political realities that shaped her destiny. In 1996, she created the Isabel Allende Foundation to support nonprofits in Chile and California that provide vulnerable women and children with healthcare, education, protection from violence, and reproductive self-determination. www.isabelallende.com Jean Shinoda Bolen, MD is known worldwide as the author of many books, including Goddesses in Everywoman, The Millionth Circle, Urgent Message From Mother - Gather the Women, Save the World, Moving Toward the Millionth Circle, and Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman. Jean's powerful writing supports peaceful planetary consciousness by encouraging more inclusion of the feminine genius everywhere. Dr. Bolen is a Jungian analyst, activist, speaker, and former clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. www.jeanbolen.com Justine Willis Toms is acclaimed co-founder of New Dimensions Radio - hosting and producing worldwide radio broadcasts. Justine's inspiring interviews always include uplifting conversations for her listeners. Her guests have included Riane Eisler, Jane Goodall, Gloria Steinem, and Alice Walker. Justine's latest book is Small Pleasures - Finding Grace in a Chaotic World, 50 uplifting and engaging essays on friendships, rituals, animals,

With the Annual Poetry Slam about to take place in Oakland, California, we are pleased to honor our guests, poets Drew Dellinger and Barbara Lyon. The National Poetry Slam (NPS) is the largest team performance poetry event in the world. Teams from all over North America, and a few from other places, will converge in Oakland, CA, August 10-15, 2015. Our guests talk about their journeys to becoming poets, the connection between poetry and social justice, and so much more. You’ll hear: * compelling life experiences that brought our guests into the world of poetry * the many ways poetic verse has the power to evoke profound responses * a lively in-studio poetry slam with Drew & Barbara * about some of the poets we know and love * how to ignite and cultivate your inner muse * information about the activist-driven collective - Poets for Global Justice * some of the best places to hear and perform poetry Featured Guests Drew Dellinger is a poet, teacher, activist and the founder of Poets for Global Justice. He has performed at events across the United States and the UK, speaking on justice, cosmology, ecology, and democracy. His collection, love letter to the milky way, has inspired readers on four continents. Drew has been called "a national treasure" by Joanna Macy and "a deep, courageous poet" by Alice Walker. www.drewdellinger.com Barbara Lyon has been writing poetry for more than a quarter century. Born in Chicago and raised in New York, she moved to the San Francisco and raised five children with her husband of 63 years. Her first book of selected poems is titled Memories & Mysteries. The title of her second book is Odes and Ends: Selected Paintings, Poems, and Sketches. At 60, Barbara received her Masters in Human Values at the SF Theological Seminary. 510-797-8971

Food, recipes, cooking - the wonderful world of eating! But do we really know what we are eating? The recent discovery of the Earth-like planet - Kepler-452b - reminds us of Earth’s unique characteristics, specifically Earth’s ability to sustain life. Earth’s bounty - good, wholesome, healthful food – is readily available. Yet, many of us still choose processed food over fresh food. Buying healthy food to cook and eat is easier and less expensive that you might think. Food preservatives and additives - as well as genetically altered crops - fill our stores and our stomachs. With that in mind, we can make better food choices. Learn where our food comes from, and how to buy or eat more locally grown food. Our guests share their commitment to educating consumers, and discuss ways to explore your best food choices. You'll hear about: * how eating locally grown food can have a positive impact world wide * the benefits of learning how to cook when combined with conscious consumerism * why embracing your cherished family recipes may positively surprise you * how to be knowledgeable about mass corn and soy production * subscribing to near-by CSAs - community-supported agriculture services Featured Guests Janet Griggs, former 6-term President of CUESA’s Board of Directors, is currently co-owner and CFO of Taste Catering and Event Planning. Janet and her business partner, MeMe Pederson, partnered with celebrity pastry chef, Yigit Pura, to found Tout Sweet Patisserie, with plans for expansion. Janet serves on the board of SF Travel and is a past president of the SF chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, an invitation only professional women’s group for the food, wine and hospitality industries. www.tastecatering.com Dave Stockdale, is currently Director of the Water & Environmental Center at Walla Walla Community College. The Center offers degrees in 3 water-management related disciplines, and serves as the host institution for 5 other collaborating agencies and organizations. Most recently he was Executive Director of the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture in San Francisco, a nonprofit whose mission was to develop and support family farms and educate consumers about sustainable food choices. www.cuesa.org and wwcc.edu

Healthcare must start at home - and it can only be done one commitment at a time. We know that "Greening Your Health" is imperative for "Greening Our Planet". We have the choice to save our own lives - from how we choose to eat, to what we wear, to how we live. Our guests - two amazing Bay Area health experts - offer terrific down-to-earth, evolutionary ideas about green healthcare and green living. You'll hear about: * why learning about "green choices" is so vital to your health and well-being * the food labeling fiasco, facts about genetic modification, and what not to trust * kudos for the film: Food, Inc. - as well as all Michael Pollan's books * how to follow your food's journey from the farm to your table * some surprising information from Brian Wansink, author of Mindless Eating Featured Guests Dr. Joel Kreisberg is the Founder & Executive Director of the Teleosis Institute - an institution dedicated to reducing healthcare's footprint, while broadening its ecological vision. He is an adjunct professor at the School of Holistic Studies at John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, and is the author of The Homeopathic Treatment of Poison Ivy and Poison Oak, and An Integral Ecology of Sudden Oak Death. Dr. Kreisberg continues to teach worldwide and maintains a private practice in Homeopathy and Integrative Healthcare in Berkeley, CA. www.joelkreisberg.com www.teleosis.org Dr. Ed Bauman is the Founder and President of Bauman College Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts and created the 'Eating for Health' (E4H) nutrition system, which is the foundation of the Bauman College Nutrition and Natural Chef Training Programs. Bauman is also the Director of Bauman Nutrition, a natural health clinic in Sonoma County, California, where he and his staff provide nutritional consultation to individuals, families and business groups. Their work includes a wide range of functional metabolic assessments and health research for serious health problems. www.baumancollege.org www.baumannutrition.com

"Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All" -- This year's theme for the UN International Day of Peace highlights the importance of silencing the guns of war and advancing the cause of peace. In the lead up to the International Day of Peace, and the Shift Network's Summer of Peace free online event, we present our radio interview with peacebuilders Dot Maver and Matt Albracht. Our show focuses on how to speak the language of peace and spread the word about this important and exciting initiative. Learn how "applied peace building" is a new and powerful science, and how we can use specific methods to bring about peace. We also want to acknowledge Avon Mattison and Joanie Misrack Ciardelli -- co-founders of Pathways to Peace -- for their many contributions toward the goal of worldwide peace. You'll hear about * what it could mean to our country to have a Department of Peace * how to get involved in the Summer of Peace Initiative * why thinking of peace in technicolor makes it more powerful & active * what the politics of peace encompass & how to navigate them * why it's critical to transform angry activism into compassionate activism Featured Guests Dorothy Maver is President of the National Peace Academy USA, where she and her team promote the principles and processes of peace. They work with the spirit of cooperation creating a culture of peace, community organizing, and designing experiences for community members to plan and implement their ideas for change. Dot has also served as Executive Director of The Peace Alliance, building a grass-roots lobbying effort in fifty states for the US Department of Peace Campaign. www.nationalpeaceacademy.us Matthew Albracht - a long-time ecological, social justice activist - is currently Executive Director of The Peace Alliance. Matt is involved in the Summer of Peace initiative that harnesses the efforts of dozens of groups and cutting-edge programs to drastically reduce violence, and to create new models for collaboration that can be replicated in cities across the US and in other countries worldwide. www.thepeacealliance.org

The recently published 'World Happiness Report 2015' reminds us that happiness is increasingly considered a proper measure of social progress and a chosen goal of public policy. What about in your own life? Will you choose happiness as a goal for yourself? Our guests, Dr. Brenda Wade and Dr. John Demartini, talk about how happiness can be a day-to-day choice. Our conversation brings forgiveness, gratitude, and love into the concept of experiencing a happier life. Re-focusing your daily intention about your attitude and behavior can be full of rewards. You'll hear: * why inspiration and coaching from others can add to your happiness * how giving up blame and resentment can soften and open your heart * about three ways you can move toward forgiveness * what it means to live gratitude and the "golden bottom line" * that happiness and health are true partners for a more joyful life Featured Guest Dr. John Demartini is an international speaker, philosopher, consultant. Dr. Demartini is considered one of the world's leading authorities on human behavior and personal development. He has authored over forty books and is the founder of the Demartini Institute, which includes the Studies of Wisdom research and the Concourse of Wisdom. John is the originator of The Breakthrough Experience and The Demartini Method. www.drdemartini.com Co-host Dr. Brenda Wade regularly appears on CNN and NBC's Today Show as a psychology expert and is featured on Oprah and Good Morning America. She hosts Black Renaissance on the CW network, and is the author of four books: Power Choices, Love Lessons, What Mama Couldn't Tell Us About Love, and 99 Things You Wish You Knew Before Falling In Love. Dr. Wade also facilitates retreats and seminars around the world. drbrendawade.com

Whether buying, staying, or selling, investing in your home has mental, emotional, physical, and financial components. Fine home experts - Judith Glass and Sheila Sabine - have distinguished themselves by making their own brand of home-staging a marketing specialty. They join us to talk about how they assist their clients in appreciating, buying, and selling homes, and how you can apply green and creative principles in making your home a place of energy, inspiration, and beauty. It's been said, "Home is where the heart is." Taking that idea one step further: Why not put your heart into your home? On the program, you'll hear about: * how to make buying a home an even smarter investment * the many advantages of considering design psychology & Feng Shui * ways a cluttered home or work space can negatively impact your life * why "green" building and environmental re-modeling are so important * tips and suggestions that make homes more attractive for buyers * why sellers who stage their homes have a big advantage in the marketplace Featured Guests Judith Glass has an impressive history in design and sales. Her MBA is in marketing, and she is a member of the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association. Judith was the owner and founder of The Fashion Connection - an image consulting firm in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and The New Moon - a specialty clothing store in Oakland, California. Sheila Sabine has extensive experience in property management, renovation, design, building and residential sales, and serves as an Interior Design Trainer for new agents. Sheila has published numerous articles in the San Francisco Chronicle, Northern California Homes and Gardens, and San Francisco Magazine.

Celebrating Mother's Day can be a gift for all. The history of Mother's Day as celebrated in the U.S. dates back to activist and writer, Julia Ward Howe, who suggested in 1870 that the annual celebration be dedicated to peace. Today, The Standing Women Initiative - www.standingwomen.net - invites people of all ages around the world to gather silently for peace on Mother's Day at 1PM for five minutes local time - with a special focus on a better world for our children and future generations. In this unique program, Brenda, Carol, and Joan read the powerful, lyrical story, "The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering", a book that has created exciting global attention. The conversation will also share the impact "foremothers", mentors, and mothers have for 21st Century change. On this stirring program, you'll hear about: * Julia Ward Howe's 1870 original Mother's Day proclamation calling for peace * Jean Bolen's "Urgent Message from Mother - Gather the Women, Save the World" * ways to actively participate and "Stand for Peace" on Mother's Day Featured Guests Dr. Brenda Wade is a psychologist, author, television host, and producer. National audiences know Brenda from her syndicated TV program, Can this Marriage be Saved, her PBS shows, and her recent guest appearances on the Today Show. She is also a regular host on the Bay Area TV show, Black Renaissance, and is the co-author of several books, including What Mama Couldn't Tell Us About Love. www.docwade.com Carol Adrienne is an intuitive counselor and author of books on life purpose, numerology, and change, which have been translated into over fifteen languages. Oprah has praised her best-selling book, The Purpose of Your Life: Finding Your Place in the World Using Synchronicity, Intuition, and Uncommon Sense. Carol develops and co-leads seminars and is in demand as a keynote speaker. www.caroladrienne.com

In this time of global change, growing economic inequality, climate unrest, and war, it is crucial to realize the power each one of us has to affect what matters. There is a beautiful Chinese proverb that says, "If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world." It’s interesting to reflect that the world we are experiencing today is the result of our collective consciousness. We have a vital and important conversation about all this with our guests – two visionary leaders who have each devoted their lives to personal transformation as a catalyst for social change. You'll hear about - the journeys that led Jones and O'Dea to the important work they're doing now - what steps guarantee an economic win-win for creating "green collar jobs," reducing economic inequality - ways our prison system creates post-traumatic stress similar to that experienced in war - why personal consciousness and social healing are necessary for true global change Van Jones is co-host of CNN's Crossfire, and has founded and led several not-for-profit organizations engaged in social and environmental justice, including The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Dream Corps Unlimited, and Color of Change. A Yale-educated attorney, Van has written two New York Times Best Sellers: "The Green Collar Economy" - the definitive book on green jobs, and "Rebuild the Dream" - a roadmap for progressives. In 2009, Van worked as the green jobs advisor to the Obama White House, and in 2007 co-founded Green For All, a national organization working to offer green jobs to many disadvantaged communities. VanJones.net RebuildTheDream.com James O'Dea is the lead faculty for the ongoing Shift Network's Peace Ambassador Training. He is the author of "Creative Stress," a book endorsed by Marianne Williamson as "Medicine for our Times." James is a well-known figure in international social healing and has conducted reconciliation dialogues for 15 years, and also leads Breakthrough Intensives for emerging leaders. He is on the extended faculty of the Institute of Noetic Sciences and was its former President. O'Dea has served as the Washington Office Director of Amnesty International and CEO of the Seva Foundation. He is a member of t