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Join us Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 p.m. EST for a live show with host Denise Messenger. Dr. Christopher Metzler is our guest and will be talking about the U.S. opiate epidemic. Educated at The University of Oxford in Oxford England and Columbia University, Dr. Metzler obtained a Ph.D. in International Legal Philosophy from The University of Aberdeen. A former faculty member at Cornell University, he too, stood as Senior Associate Dean of Applied Management Degrees at Georgetown University. Today, he is a Senior Fellow at the Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine Institute of Emerging Health Professions — home of The Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine. A non-Executive Chairman in the global healthcare enterprise, Dr. Metzler’s business portfolio spans wide in the medical and Management Consulting fields, where he stands CEO of Gordium HealthCare, City Place Pharmacy, Next Generation Labs, JMI Consulting, Medicine on Wheels, 911 Urgent Care, FHWFIT, MelixMJ and others. Author of The Constru

Please join us Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 p.m. EST for a live show with host Denise Messenger. Gerald Vardzel, President and CEO of Helomics will be joining us for an informative and lively interview regarding the trends in personalized medicine and how their company can help in a cancer diagnosis. Mr. Vardzel has over 25 years of healthcare executive management experience developing and implementing commercialization strategies and models for technology launches.  He has developed innovative solutions for both CLIA and FDA regulatory paths defining the delivery chains from discovery to clinical acceptance. Mr. Vardzel was previously Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategic Initiatives at Global Specimen Solutions.  Mr. Vardzel graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. Helomics’ services are tailored to the specific requirements of our clients within the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biotechnology and academic industries. Projects are performed on a fee-for-service basis

Please join us Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 p.m. EST for a live show with host Denise Messenger.  Dr. Andrew E. Budson is our very special guest. We will be discussing the book he co-authored with Dr. Maureen K. O'Connor, "SEVEN STEPS TO MANAGING YOUR MEMORY: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What to Do About It." Andrew E. Budson, MD, majored in chemistry and philosophy at Haverford College before receiving his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Budson is Professor of Neurology at Boston University, Lecturer in Neurology at Harvard Medical School, and Chief of Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology at the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System. His career combines education, research, and clinical care to help those with memory disorders. Maureen K. O'Connor, PsyD, was educated at Ithaca College, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. O'Connor is Assistant Professor of Neurology at Boston University, Director of Neuropsychology at the

Please join us July 4, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 p.m. EST for a live show with host Denise Messenger. Our guest is returning to our show for another great interview. JOHN VESPASIAN is the author of nine books about rational living, including "When Everything Fails,Try This" (2009), "Rationality Is the Way to Happiness" (2009), "The Philosophy of Builders: How to Build a Great Future with the Pieces from Your Past" (2010), "The 10 Principles of Rational Living" (2012), "Rational Living, Rational Working: How to Make Winning Moves When Things Are Falling Apart" (2013), "Consistency: The Key to Permanent Stress Relief" (2014), and "On Becoming Unbreakable: How Normal People Become Extraordinarily Self-Confident" (2015) and his newest is, "Sequentiality: The Amazing Power of Finding Sequence of Steps." Sequentiality provides a simple, but highly effective prescription for personal development. By means of real-life examples, this book will show you how to find the right sequence of steps. Become a supporter

Please join us this Wednesday, June 26, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 p.m. EST for a live show with host Denise Messenger.  Our special guest is Shawngela Pierce.  She is an author, meditation, law of attraction and spiritual life coach. She has a master’s degree in the field of education with over 3-years of post-masters education in naturopathic medicine.  Shawngela has studied the art of yoga and qigong for over 10-years; and throughout her professional career of almost 20-years, has worked in the science, education, legal and medical fields. At the end of a 2-year meditative sabbatical to improve her personal life, discover a new career, and awaken spiritually; Ms. Pierce started her own business, Seek Within You.  Now she teaches others how to awaken to their own innate power to heal through spiritual guidance and by utilizing their own creative power. You asked for it and we deliver.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/health-media-now--6436169/support.

Please join us this Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 p.m. EST for a live show with host Denise Messenger.  Richard Gordon is our guest. Richard Gordon is considered a pioneer in the field of energy medicine, with more than 40 years of experience. He is the author of four best-selling books, now published in 17 languages. Gordon attended the Christos School of Natural Medicine, had been on faculty at Heartwood Institute and the Holistic Health Institute. With certified practitioners of his work in over 50 countries, Richard’s work was praised by Dr. C. Norman Shealy (founding President of the American Holistic Medical Association) as “The first technique that may truly allow us all to become healers.” Richard Gordon, founder of Quantum-Touch Organization, is a visionary and a pioneer. With 37 years of experience in the field of energy medicine, Richard is the bestselling author of Quantum-Touch: The Power to Heal, now published in 17 languages, and Your Healing Hands - The Polarity Experience

Please join us this Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 p.m. EST for a live interview with host Denise Messenger.  Our very special guest is David Weinstein. We will be discussing how to achieve a baseline of wellness in order to reach the best version of ourselves physically and mentally through the LifeForceIQ and Lifeforce Oasis program run by David and Leidy Weinstein. David Weinstein has been an investment banker for 35 years specializing in biotechnology and medical companies. Leidy is an active body sculpting competitor and works daily with nutritionists and physical trainers. She also cooks healthy and organic food while growing vegetables in Tower Gardens. Together they assist millions of people around the world achieve a state of high performance through empowering them to enhance their LifeForce and its physical, mental, energetic, and recovery dimensions. You asked for it and we deliver.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/health-media-now--6436169/su

Please join us on June 6, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 p.m. EST for a live show with host Denise Messenger. Our guest is Bob Choat. Bob is the host of The School of Transformation Podcast, the author of Mind Your Own Fitness and the forthcoming book, Develop the Champion Within. He is also the founder of Mind Hack Academy (mindhackacademy.tv). His articles on peak performance have been published in various publications and websites. He is known as the Transformational Grandmaster. Bob Choat is co-conducts The Laughter Mindset workshops along with Sofie Nubani. laughtermindset.com He's appeared on both radio and TV, including KABC TalkRadio, Cosozo Radio Network, Sirrius Satellite Radio and Hypnosis Today TV Show. You asked for it and we deliver!    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/health-media-now--6436169/support.

Please join us this Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 p.m. EST for a live show with host Denise Messenger.  Robert Williams will be joining us and talking about his book, "Love in the Power--Moving Humanity from Fear to Love."  Robert is considered one of the world’s foremost experts in subtle energy engineering and technology. Robert is an inventor, musician and educator. He lectures at leading universities and is the inventor and developer of Quantum Code Technology™. In addition to teaching music at the university level, Robert recorded and performed with such artists as The Beach Boys, Paul Horn and Charles Lloyd. He has worked with prominent scientists including Dr. William Tiller (Stanford), Dr. Beverly Rubik (Berkeley), Dr. Rustum Roy (Penn State) and Dr. Stuart Krassner (UC Irvine).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/health-media-now--6436169/support.

Please join us Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 p.m. EST for a live show with host Denise Messenger.  Our special guest is Cheryl Meyer known as the Health Muse!  Five years ago, Cheryl Meyer got sick. Her doctor said it was in her head, but she had so much pain she couldn’t get out of bed. Thus began an odyssey that culminated in Meyer’s writing the manual she wishes she’d had when she got sick. In  her award winning book It Feels Good to Feel Good: Learn to Eliminate Toxins, Reverse Inflammation and Feel Great Again, Meyer explains how she discovered she was suffering from inflammation and autoimmune disease, how she actively searched out, purged, and replaced toxins in her life, how she found the right doctor, and how she finally returned to wellness. Eliminating toxins was a big step in reducing Cheryl’s chronic pain. As she regained her health, she returned to school and became a health coach to share her new knowledge with others.  She comments, “I wrote this book for people with autoi

Please join us on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 p.m. EST for a live show with host Denise Messenger. Mark Oristano is our special guest. He has a distinquished career as a  professional writer/journalist, actor, sports reporter and has worked with notable broadcasters including Verne Lundquist, Oprah Winfrey and as a sportscaster for the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network and Houston Oilers Radio Network.  He has covered Super Bowls and other major sports events throughout his career.  He was part of Ron Chapman’s legendary morning show on KVIL-FM in Dallas for nearly 20 years. In 2002 Oristano left broadcasting to pursue his creative interests, starting a portrait photography business and becoming involved in theater including summer productions with Shakespeare Dallas. He follows his daughter Stacey’s film career who has appeared in such shows as Friday Night Lights and Bunheads. A veteran stage actor in Dallas, Mark Oristano was writer and performer for the acclaimed one-man show “And Crow

Please join us Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 4:00 pm PST for a live show with host Denise Messenger. Our special guest is Carolyn Coleridge lcsw, who is a psychotherapist, intuitive and healer, for 23 years. She has appeared on CNN and other radio shows. She has two books, “Honor your spirit and How to work with the universe.” She works in mental health teaching about spirituality energy awareness and healing.  You asked for it and we deliver. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/health-media-now--6436169/support.

Be sure to join us Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 p.m. EST for a live show with host Denise Messenger.  Our special guest is Andrea Lieberstein, MPH, RDN, RYT. She is the author of the bestselling book, “Well Nourished: Mindful Practices to Heal Your Relationship to Food, Feed Your Whole Self and End Overeating” She is a mindfulness and mindful eating expert, speaker, mindfulness-based registered dietitian nutritionist, mindfulness meditation teacher, teacher trainer and a champion for leading a Well Nourished Life. She leads mindful eating and Well Nourished trainings and retreats internationally, coaching and training professionals and the general public. In her private practice, Andrea works with individuals to have more peace, balance and joy in their relationship with food, nutrition, body-image, and stress-related issues and health concerns or whom simply want to bring their lives back into balance and vibrancy through mindful eating and living. She spearheaded mind body programs at

Please join us Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 p.m. EST for a live interview with host Denise Messenger.  Her special guest is Jerid Fisher, PhD, ABN. The discussion will about his book, "My Dad Got Hurt, What Can I Do." Dr. Fisher is a forensic neuropsychologist with over three decades of experience and has an extensive professional career. It includes the founding of innovative businesses, collaborative works, articles, publications, consultation and speaking engagements at the leading edge of neuropsychology. Dr. Fisher is also a leader in support of many community-based projects, charities and the National Academy of Neuropsychology Foundation. He continues to foster innovation in his second year as Chair of the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) Foundation where his primary goal is to expand knowledge of the Foundation’s mission to a larger community of people, especially those in the military. To that end, he has spearheaded a project to educate families about traumatic brain i

Please join us this Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST for a live show with host Denise Messenger.  Our special guest is Lindsey Bristol, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, who will discuss the Swanson's A-Z Guide to Modern Wellness and the importance of Vitamin D. She is a nationally recognized registered dietitian and nutritionist with a soft spot for guilty pleasure food. As a professional speaker, author and blogger, Bristol empowers people to take charge of their health by finding the balance between the pleasure and nourishment in food. Her philosophy is that you should take care of your body because it’s the only permanent home you have. It’s what inspired her to pursue a career in nutrition and, ultimately, led her to Swanson Health Products. Prior to arriving at Swanson, Bristol honed her nutrition expertise by working with some of the world’s most well-known brands, including PepsiCo, Tropicana, Quaker Oats, Naked Juice, O.N.E. Coconut Water, Dole Juice, Red Bull and more, both in t

Please join us Wednesday, February 20, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST for a live show with host Denise Messenger.  Dr. Craig Weiner is a licensed Psychologist based in Worcester, Massachusetts where he specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and families. Dr. Wiener obtained his Doctorate Degree from the Clark University in 1979, and he is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Massachusetts Psychological Association. In addition to over thirty years of private practice, he is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and Clinical Director of Mental Health Services at Family Health Center of Worcester where he supervises a large staff of clinicians, Dr. Craig B. Wiener is the author of three books on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). His first two books: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as a Learned Behavioral Pattern: A Return to Psychology (2007), and Attention Deficit Hy

Please join us on February 7, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 EST for a live show with host Denise Messenger.  Our special guest is Kathy Gruver who is returning to our show. She holds a PhD in Natural Health and is an award-winning author of over six books. We will be discussing her current book, "The Journey of Healing." She has studied mind/body medicine at the famed Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School and has been featured as an expert in numerous publications including Glamour, Fitness, Time, More, Women, Wall Street Journal, CNN, WebMD, Prevention, Huffington Post, Yahoo.com, Ladies Home Journal, Dr. Oz’s The Good Life, First, and Women. Dr. Gruver has appeared as a guest expert on over 250 radio and TV shows including NPR, SkyNews London, Every Way Woman, Morning Blend in Las Vegas, CBS Radio, and Lifetime Television, and has done over 200 educational lectures around the world for everyone from nurses in the Middle East to 911 dispatchers in New Orleans, corporations

Please join us this Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST for a live show with host Denise Messenger.  Our special guest is Dr. David Steenblock. We will be discussing an ALS treatment he has pioneered.  Dr. Steenblock earned his B.S. degree from Iowa State University, then an M.S. in biochemistry and Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. He  co-authored one of the very first lay-level books on umbilical cord stem cell therapy ever published titled “Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy: The Gift of Healing from Healthy Newborns” (Basic Health Publications). Beginning in 2005, Dr. Steenblock pioneered the harvesting and infusion of stem cell rich bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) along with FDA approved pharmaceutical stem cell activators to successfully treat a wide range of chronic medical conditions and diseases. In addition, in 2014-5 Dr. Steenblock carried out a retrospective study which revealed that 52 of 54 sporadic ALS pat

Please join us on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 p.m. EST for a live show with host Denise Messenger. Her special guest is Helene Byrne. Helene Byrne, pre-and-post natal health and fitness expert is the founder of BeFit-Mom, and the publisher of the award-winning DVD “Bounce Back Fast: Post Natal Core Conditioning” and the author of the acclaimed book “Exercise After Pregnancy: How to Look and Feel Your Best” now in its second edition. Her latest publication, the “Perfect Pregnancy Pounds.”  Helene’s mission is to support women staying fit and healthy during and after their pregnancies, and to inspire and motivate women to lead their entire families to better health and wellness. You asked for it and we deliver.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/health-media-now--6436169/support.

Please join us this Wednesday, January 16, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. for a live show with host Denise Messenger.  Our special returning guest is Dr. Robert Weil. He has practiced sports podiatry for over 35 years and treated some of the best athletes in all sports. He will be sharing with us treatment, prevention and secrets we all need to know about our feet.  You asked for it and we deliver.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/health-media-now--6436169/support.