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Kathryn Foster, Ph.D., is a psychologist in private practice in Ft Worth, Texas. With a masters degree in marriage and family counseling and a Ph.D. in psychology, she has practiced psychotherapy for 26 years. She has written two companions to The Naked Truth About Men (And Romance), one for couples (but written for men) What Women Want….Really! and another called When Your Relationship Changes. Her two novels are, Finding My Way and Sessions: Memoirs of a Psychotherapist. Join us as Dr. Foster reveals the naked thruth and men and romance!

Gerald Rogers is a bestselling author, transformational leader, speaker and coach. He is internationally known for his virtual sensation that has touched millions worldwide-- The Marriage Advice I Wish I Would’ve Had and his LIVE BIG breakthrough seminars. Gerald’s passion for love, life, and helping others has led him to be featured on The Today Show, NBC, ABC, the Huffington Post and 100’s of radio shows and blog posts across the world. Recently he was recognized and featured by Pope Francis in an article entitled A man gives you 20 tips to not get a divorce. Join us to learn what to do to create a happily ever after relationship.

Born in Zimbabwe and educated in South Africa, Yana Stajno enjoyed an artistic and eclectic start to life. Graduating in English and Drama at Cape Town University, Stajno was politically active, joining the anti-apartheid movement where she met her future husband in the middle of a riot. Leaving South Africa for a damp squat in Camden Town, she studied acupuncture and Chinese Medicine before becoming an artist and teacher. Stajno has written plays including Postcards from the Swamp and short stories Ten Plastic Roses (published in the Bristol Short Story Prize, 2010) and Flash in the Park (published by SelfMadeHero, 2012); this is her first novel. Yana can be found in her artist studio at the Chocolate Factory, Wood Green, where she happily splashes paint and hosts workshops for children of all ages with the Booster Cushion Company.  Join me as I interview Yana about her new book, Rules for Thursday Lovers, a story about midlife crisis and timesharing a lover!

Dr. Christie Hartman is an internationally recognized dating expert, behavioral scientist, and author of five dating advice books. A recovering academic and closeted nerd, Christie has refocused her overactive, analytical mind on unraveling the scientific and psychological mysteries behind dating and attraction. Catering to both men and women, she deconstructs all that is baffling about dating and makes it easily digestible to singles. Join us for an informative discussion on how introverts can have more dating success.

Arianna Jeret is a divorce mediator and certified divorce coach who focuses on shortening the traumatic process of divorce through a strategic approach towards prioritizing emotional and financial needs. She is particularly passionate about raising awareness of alternative paths to resolution in high-conflict relationships.  Arianna has been featured in interviews for FOX News Radio, Huff Post Divorce, CNBC.com, and Parents.com, and her articles for YourTango.com have been syndicated on top sites such as xoJane, Popsugar and Yahoo Style. Join us as we discuss how divorce can teach you to date smarter for better relationships.

Dating coach and expert Annie Gleason coaches single men and women to gain confidence, dating skills and an understanding of the opposite sex as they move from dating unhappiness into a long-term, happy, loving relationship. She is a certified relationship coach with an extensive background in motivational and mating psychology. She is an expert at handling dating dilemmas that face midlife singles. Join us for an exciting show that reveals how understanding the male mind will lead women to romantic success!

Experts in relationship and intimacy dynamics, Drs. Rob + Janelle Alex, Ph.D. are mentoring couples around the globe. As best selling authors, their newest releases are the Mission Date Night Adventure series. They also cohost the Mission Date Night podcast. Passionate about married dating, Secret Animal Powers, and Transcendent LovemakingTM Rob and Janelle are obliterating long-standing relationships myths. Join us to learn how to keep the spark and mystery alive in your relationship!

Henry Gornbein is a specialist in all aspects of family law, author of the Spousal Chapter of Michigan Family Law, and host of the award winning cable tv show, Practical Law. He is a frequent blogger, including for the Huffington Post, and a guest on Divorce Source Radio with the Ask Henry Segment. He is a partner in Lippitt O'Keefe Gornbein in Birmingham, Michigan, and the author of "Divorce Demystified, Everything You Need To Know Before You File For Divorce". Join us to learn what to do before you file for divorce.

Tina Tessina is a licensed psychotherapist in Southern California with 30 years’ experience in counseling individuals and couples. Known on the Web as Dr. Romance, Tina is also the author of 13 books in 16 languages, including "Money, Sex and Kids: Stop Fighting About the Three Things That Can Ruin Your Marriage", "Dr. Romance’s Guide to Dating In the Digital Age", and "The Real 13th Step: Discovering Confidence, Self-Reliance and Independence Beyond the 12-Step Programs". Join us for this important interview to learn how to become more indiependent and self-reliant in the recovery process.

Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, The Relationship Help Doctor, guides committed couples to find solutions to the challenges that life and family bring, helping them move closer, get stronger and share greater intimacy. Working with her, couples find healthy ways to balance independence and togetherness, experiencing once again the joy and mystery of true love. Join us to learn how to not fall into the trap of settling for the wrong partner because you're getting older.

Julieanne O'Connor is the author of the SPELLING IT OUT book series which includes Spelling It Out for Your Man, Insider Secrets to Sex, Love and Attraction, for Men and Women and Spelling It Out for Your Career, Insider Secrets to Living Your Dreams and Passions. Julieanne's 20+ year study of people has crossed all confines including geographic and economic boundaries, and themes continue to be recurring. With simple and fundamental changes that can be made, people can literally change their lives by using the art of relating. Mission: "To put RELATE back into RELATIONSHIPS!"

Peggy Wolman is the founder of Peggy Wolman Matchmaking. She has a Masters in Social Work, and was a Theatre Director and teacher for 20+ years. Peggy trained with world renowned dating coach and matchmaker, Rachel Greenwald. Her husband, Richard, a Harvard PhD in clinical psychology, has recently joined the team full time. She and Richard have been married for 40+ years with 4 married children. Peggy feels privileged to help singles of all ages find love. Join us as we discuss the benefits of working with a matchmaker who also offers dating coaching to her clients.

Luis Congdon is a Relationship Coach who has worked with hundreds of couples, taught the work of Drs. John and Julie Gottman, interviewed the top relationship experts through his podcast, LastingLoveConnection, and he teaches couples around the world how to break limiting patterns to have lasting love. Learn how to communicate better for healthier relationships in this important interview!

Dr. Margot E. Brown, a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, has counseled and helped thousands of people improve their relationships and save their marriages over the past two decades. She has written for The Family Psychologist and The American Journal of Family Therapy. For the past year and a half she has worked as the director of psychological health for Magellan Health Inc. as a civilian contractor for the United States Army Reserve. She is also a member of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and Employee Assistance Professional Association. Join us as we discuss how to fix the problems in your relationship and when it's time to move on.

Veronica Lopez is a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley. Her goal is to help women develop clarity and peace of mind with their wealth and take control of their financial life. This is such a common issue with women, especially those who are divorced and have never been on top of the family finances before. You'll learn so much valuable information about how to have a healthy relationship with the money you have during this essential interview.

Cindy Holbrook is a certified divorce coach at CoachingForDivorcedWomen.com. She helps women who are in the throes of divorce, heal, let go of the past, and rebuild their lives with less stress, more clarity and confidence about their future. She has been the guest of many telesummits and radio shows including Huffington Post Live. Her articles have been published on eHarmony, Huffington Post, Fox Magazine and MSN.  Join us as we discuss the common issue of dating the same person with a different face, and how you can break that pattern to forge a healthy loving relationship post-divorce.

Erwan Davon has taught thousands of singles and couples how to have exceptional romantic relationships over the last 17 years. He is the founder, senior teacher, and president of San Francisco based Erwan Davon Teachings. He graduated with a degree in psychology and soon began teaching personal development for one of the world's largest personal growth organizations. He then branched out on his own to support people in their relationships, and in 1993 founded Beyond Education, which later became Erwan Davon Teachings. Erwan has a straight talking style that gets through to anyone so you can see your blind spots in relationship and then take your romance to new heights. Join us as we discuss how to overcome fears and stumbling blocks in relationships.

Dr. Amy Banks was an instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and is now the director of Advanced Training at the Jean Baker Miller Training Institute at the Wellesley Centers for Women. She has a private practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, which specializes in relational psychopharmacology and therapy for people who suffer from chronic disconnection. Dr. Banks studies love. More specifically, she studies relational neuroscience, and is publishing a new book with her major findings in the realm of love: 1. It's not actually as important to have a strong sense of self as it is to have a significant other; 2. That friend that ALWAYS chooses the wrong guy isn't weak. A bad relationship reprograms your neuropathways to seek out similar relationships in the future. She needs to recondition her brain - not just to take a good hard look in the mirror. Join us for a dynamic conversation revealing the latest scientific research on love and attraction.

Many people who don’t have the love life they desire spend time “repackaging” their external self instead of rewiring their internal self. When “repackaging” doesn’t work, they still end up feeling alone and awful about themselves. Too often people ask, “what is wrong with me?” The answer we come up with is almost always incorrect. What is the correct answer? You’ll find out in this essential interview with Kimberley Heart.

Ross A. Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, CSAT is the owner and works in Clinical Care Consultants, a counseling center in the northern suburbs of Chicago. He also owns and trains with Advanced Clinical Trainers (ACT), which provides a platform for talented and inspiring trainers, leaders and experts. Ross has been a psychotherapist since 1988. He is considered an expert in codependency, sex and love addiction, and Narcissistic and Borderline Personality Disorders. Ross is a licensed therapist who is also a certified addiction counselor (CADC) and certified sex addictions therapist (CSAT).  Join us for a fantastic show about how to avoid daitng and falling in love with the people who hurt us.