Julie Neraas, an ordained minister, spiritual director and college professor, discusses her book, Apprenticed to Hope: A Sourcebook for Difficult Times. As a person who lives with a chronic illness, Julie shares her own story, plus discusses some of the research she’s done about the nature of hope, especially during difficult times. Learn about how you can maintain hope and help others do so too. For more information, please visit http://www.julieneraas.com

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Dr. Raymond Moody, the world’s leading authority on “near-death experiences” revolutionized the way we think about death and dying with his first book, Life After Life. His new book, Glimpses of Eternity, is the first book to talk about the phenomenon of ‘shared death experiences,’ when at the time of death, loved ones also have inexplicable experiences. Join us to learn more about this fascinating topic and visit www.lifeafterlife.com for more information.

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Charles Glassman, MD, helps us discover how our mind is different from the automatic brain–the ever-present, primitive brain that often prevents us from living as fully as possible. Learn how to attract more positive energy into your life and foster spiritual growth by incorporating Dr. Glassman’s tips for avoiding ‘brain drain.’ For more information, please visit http://www.charlesglassmanmd.com/

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Dr. Miriam Cameron discusses the process and benefits of Tibetan Healing. Plus she’ll talk about her book, Karma and Happiness: A Tibetan Odyssey in Ethics, Spirituality, and Healing. Her book provides a model for integrating diverse wisdom traditions into our personal spirituality—allowing us to find meaning in life, to live ethically, and to transform life’s challenges into healing experiences. For more information, please visit http://www.tc.umn.edu/~camer008/

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Author Laurie Puhn, JD, shares techniques for developing a loving relationship, one of the most important aspects of living fully and longer. She’ll talk about the five “dumbest arguments smart people often get into” and share examples of “5 minute conversations to change your relationships without blowing up or giving in.” For more information, please visit http://www.lauriepuhn.com

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r guest, Robert Putnam, has co-authored (with David Campbell) American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us, the most comprehensive survey published about religion in the past 50 years. He shares fascinating research about America’s diverse yet remarkably tolerant religious beliefs and practices, which also foster happiness and wellbeing.

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Are you trying to figure out where you are with your health problems, where you need to go and the best way to get there? Our guest, Alan E. Smith, can help, as you’ll learn during our conversation about some of the 339 holistic therapies described in his book, How to UnBreak Your Health: Your Map to the World of Complementary and Alternative Therapies. Learn more at www.unbreakyourhealth.com.

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Ruth Bachman shares her inspiring story as a cancer ‘thriver’ who lost her dominant hand, yet finds purpose and meaning within her situation. She now helps others “grow through” their own “narrow spots”–the challenges and difficulties in their own lives.

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Dr. Alan Gass is a cardiologist and Medical Director of the National Institute of Whole Health in New York. He will share suggestions and stories that demonstrate the efficacy of using complementary therapies to develop and maintain a healthy heart.

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Just in time for World Gratitude Day (Sept. 21), we’ll discuss Todd Jensen’s just-released book, On Gratitude. Discover the benefits of gratitude, and hear about some of the fascinating interviews Todd had with celebrities who shared their own stories of gratitude.

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