SHINE ON - THE HEALTH AND HAPPINESS SHOW

From Yogi Berra to Derek Jeter. The story of the iconic New York Yankees comes to Broadway in a few weeks.  Meet Tony Ponturo, the producer who brings bigger than life stories to the stage. Your Yankees fan needs these tickets! Lucille O'Neal, Shaq's Mom, knows a thing or two about how to inspire a child. She taught one of the NBA's most memorable players how to strive for greatest.  Who is the inspiring Mom in your life? Listen in and hear what she could win. And keep the pets away from the eggnog and the holiday lights, but don't freak out if they drink from the Christmas tree water. Dr. K checks in with must know tips for keeping pets safe for the holiday. Ribbon and sugar free treats are big dangers this time of year! I hope your holiday spirit is big...like the moon above this week.   Kacey  

Hello...I've got two great guests for you this week Dave Asprey calls himself a bio hacker.  This "Bulletprood Executive" spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to discover via science out what foods would make his body strong and his mind sharp. What he found may have you eating more fat and getting thinner.  I find myself mixing coconut oil in my tea while my husband mixes butter in his coffee! Deb Carlin Polhill offers healing advice from the heart and soul in her book Love Honor Celebrate. After experiencing a great loss, she teaches how moving forward with the spirit of the one we love is far great than just "moving on" Here in the Hudson Valley, this was a difficult week. We lost 4 commuters on a Metro North train derailment.  Deb's words and ways bring comfort and healing. Namaste,  Kacey

Black Friday, Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday. What are you doing this Tuesday? Eileen Heisman, President and CEO of the National Philanthropic trust is a spokesperson for Giving Tuesday. A day, she says, that is set aside to remind us that we are our brothers keeper.  After days of consuming food, and then buying stuff, let's pause and think about how we can make the world a better place.  Eileen has a few ways to make giving easy...and we can all afford to give in some way. I think, we can't afford not to give. As the Goo Goo Dolls sing, Give a little bit....even if it's just a smile. www.givingtuesday.org Give $15 to the American Cancer Society and you'll get a gorgeous, glossy calendar of Dogs Who Bark for Life. Bark for Life is an annual day in the park with your pup to raise money to fight cancer.  The Dog Who Bark for Life are featured in the calendar and the photography is priceless.  And, my pack, Ella, Rosie, Kooer and Chevy,  are the models for January.  This is the greatest gift for dog lovers!! If

There are a few things that never fail to make me feel good. The bass line of a Motown song, walking in the woods with my pack of pups, and sitting on the couch with my husband and glass of red wine at the end of the day. Most days, I'm pretty happy...but every now and then something comes along that pins my joy o meter.  Today it was being featured,  with my dogs, on the cover of NY Pets Magazine. www.nypetsmagazine.com   I thank these four funny creatures for finding me and making my life interesting! What makes you happy?  Make a list. And pick up Live Happy,  a new magazine that celebrates Postive Psychology. Ron Howard grins from the cover of the premier issue. Listen in as we learn how to give ourselves the gift of happiness. The holidays are near.  Do you have that anxious feeling in your stomach because you know you're going to have to spend familly time with that person who really gets on your nerves? Geoffrey Tumlin is a communication expert who knows how we can stay happy even when people start pu

TV's Mike Hammer is also a powerful stage actor know for his Hamlet, King Lear and Richard III. Stacy Keach shares his life story in his new book All in All. James Earl Jones and George C Scott play supporting roles in this tale. As does Judy Collins, a long time love of Stacy's.  Listen to his strong rich voice as he shares how he once fell off the stage and into the orchestra! And, finally, I get to tell him my Stacy Keach story. I've been waiting years for this!! Couples; it's time to get naked with your money! Manisha Thakor of MoneyZen Wealth management has advice on insurance and how to talk money with your honey. As we get ready for Thanksgiving, there is a warehouse at the Westchester Airport ready to put a table under every turkey for needy families. This great idea may take care of your holiday gift giving too. And Dr. Jody Sandler, the vet who gets to care for all the great Labradors and Shepherds at Guiding Eyes for the Blind share some tips for feeing your furry friends. Thanks for tuning in,

Kieth Craft says what makes you different is the key to fulfilling your destiny. Raise that fingerprint in the air and get on with your greatness! David Pogue, the new science writer for Yahoo, introduces us to what's cool in the universe. And Toys for Tots...a good idea that's still going strong. Let's make the world a bit happier.... xoKC

Amy Newmark from the ever popular Chicken Soup for the Soul books has some very big announcements! And, you can win one of the new titles. Dawna Stone has a 14 day health and wellness plan that can finally get you in a place where the fat stays away for good! And what can we learn from a support group for ladies who are breast feeding? Plenty!!

Jonathan Scott, half of the Property Brothers, wants to turn your home into a castle...literally! Listen for your chance win some really cool make overs.   Lorna Vanderhaeghe takes the crazy out of menopause with A Smart Woman's Guide to Hormones. Our endocrine system is complicated and confusing...but Lorna makes it easy to understand. You don't have to suffer any more. Thanks for listening! K

Karen White is a woman who has ruled the workplace, both at Cosmopolitan Magazine and at her own writing desk.  This succesful novelist and business woman has gutsy tips for you to  nail the interview, get the job and the money you want! Do you have an office bully?  They can be loud or quietly manipulative. They can be underhanded or in your face. Dr. Colleen Logan has 3 tips to help you cope with the office butt head.

Therapist Naaz Hosseini is a peaceful and powerful presence. In six steps, and with a little practice, you can learn to speak from your heart as she does.   Be it a presentation at work, or meet the teacher night, you can be calm, clear and standing in your truth. Elizabeth Gilbert of Eat Pray Love fame has a new epic novel starring a towering woman and her love of botany. The Signature of All Things will take you around the world and deep into the heart of life. And finally...the Anthony Weiner story told as a Greek tragedy. The Weiner Monologues, off off Broadway, takes a revealing look at what is private and what is not in this new world of social media.  Thanks for listening....K

Sister, Mother, Husband Dog is the new collection of essays from Delia Ephron. She didn't know she was writing a book...she was just writing her way through the great loss of her sister Nora.  It's a wonderul read and she's a wonderful woman. Hear that? That was fat creeping up on you. Dr. Chris Mohr has some some news that will help you keep fat far behind you...www.mohrresults.com Thanks for listening in today.

Dr. David Perlmutter is linking our super high carb diet to neurological disorders.  This is worth a listen...it may change what you're having for dinner. How to Speak Dog is the latest learning tool for all ages from Nat Geo.  ( I love me some Nat Geo!) Why does your dog bring you his favorite toy when you come home? I think you'll like the answer. And you can choose to get your flu shot straight up your nose.  Here's  to a healthy you! Kacey

Get ready for fall in this 30 minute show packed with information and entertainment. Actress, advocate and football fanatic Holly Roninson Peete can help you win a couple of cozy chairs and a big screen tv for ultimate football viewing. Rachel Ray loves her pumpkins! The Editor in Chief of Rachel Ray Everyday has easy and fun decorating ideas to get the pumplins off the porch and into every room of your house. And the Queen of Fitness - Denise Austin's new DVD can get you to burn 300 calories in half an hour. 

Joy Behar has The View in her rear view manor while she's back on the road and laughing all the way! Look for Joy on Jay Leno's show next week, and find her on stage in Tarrytown, New York October 12. Joy weighs in on her new life, and looks back on the path that lead her to fame.  It's a great story, told with with great joy. Imagine your parents spending the day cheering on toddlers and youngsters as they learn to tie their shows, create art and grow in mind and body. That's what happens every day at the intergenerational day care center for seniors and kids in Mt. Kisco, NY. Listen to tales that will inspire! And win tickets to a gala under the stars.

It's None of My Business What You Think of Me! Life coachPeter Baksa helps us look at the labels we live with. Are we who we want to be?   Do you know a veteran who needs emotional support? September is Suicide Prevention month for our veterans. Dr. Joseph Amato tells us the signs to look for and how to find intervention.www.veteranscrisline.net

Susan Campbell Cross was someone you would have never heard of....until she made her list.  When this self proclaimed soccer mom realized she had lost track of her own dreams she wrote them down. On this list were the things she wanted to bring to life.  Now, this blogger, author, magazine contributor and commercial actress wants to give you the keys to your kingdom. The Fab You List is a fun experiement....let's try it! Are you addicted to your social media and gadgets? Alex Pang 'studies technoligies and the worlds they make". He can introduce to you "comtemplative computing". Alex believes we can find a way to live healthfully with all of our gadgets....but right now we have Distraction Addiction.  Did you know you get a hit of dopamine every time your cell phone dings?  Let's reclaim our peace. Thanks for listening! Kacey Morabito 100.7 WHUD www.kaceyontheradio.com

High Tops. James Freedman's first film is a documentary that Martin Scorcese approved of and it's debuting on HBO.  The subject matter is a man known to sports fans of a certain age, athlete and broadcaster Marty Glickman.  I had never heard of Glcikman before I sat down with James Freedman. Now, I will never forget either man and how their lives entertwined to create this wonderful film and labor of love.  High Heels.  New York Times journalist Pamela Ryckman has discovered legions of ladies helping each other succceed in the business world. She lets us peak inside her new book  Stiletto Network.  Step inside.... Kacey 100.7 WHUD

Meet Pamela Popper, PhD, ND, director of The Wellness Forum. She thinks Dr. Oz has mislead us down a path to poor diet. Food Over Medicine, the Conversation that Could Save Your Life, has kept me up at night rethinking my "healthy" lifestyle. Hold on. This could rock your cheese loving, olive oil dipping world.  Food for thought!   Kacey 100.7 WHUD

Daniel Tammet is 30 years old and lives in Paris. Since he was four, he's had an intimate relationship with numbers.  He can recite pi to over 20 thousand digits without error. Seeing the world through his eyes is a magical thing, in deed. Tyler Presnell is  two years younger than Daniel. Tyler has lost part of his memory to a teenager's joy ride. Seeing his passion for saving others from the same fate is also beautiful. Thanks for listening... Kacey 100.7 WHUD

Leonora Burton is a beloved shop keep on Main Street in cozy Cold Spring, New York. She hails from Wales and all her customers love her lilting accent.  But little did we know the lives she led! Until now. Her book is called Lament of an Ex Pat; or How I Discovered America and Tried to Mend it. She's flown a plane, worked with Robert Redford and even had run ins with the mafia and the Happy Hooker? Details are in the book...this conversation is just the beginning. Plus...meet Darya Pino Rose...she has a Ph.D in nueroscience and a bachelors degree in Molecular and Cell Biology. Want she wants you to learn is that diets don't work...only healthy living does. Her blog is Summer Tomato. Her book is Foodist. You'll love them both. Thanks for listening! Kacey 100.7 WHUD