Vividlife Talks

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought you looked too fat or too thin? Does the way you feel in your body ever feel frustrating or even intolerable? This month Gangaji is joined by author Geneen Roth. She is known to millions by her New York Times #1 Bestseller Women, Food and God. Together they get at the root of this sometimes painful relationship we have between our self-worth, what we look like and our relationship with food.brought to you by VividLife.me 

Shame is probably one of the most avoided words in the English language. And no wonder. It seems dark and sticky and secretive by it's very nature. Shame can arise from anything from abuse to sex to doing something we feel embarrassed about to simply being in a human body. The story of shame can wind its way through every part of our lives. What happens when we finally stop to face our own experience of shame? The answer could be both liberating and life-changing.Join Gangaji and host Hillary Larson as they take a close look at the issues that we face in our everyday lives, one topic at a time. Every month, for thirty minutes, A Conversation with Gangaji will address subjects like addiction, chronic pain, intimacy, depression, anxiety, enlightenment, death and many othersbrought to you by VividLife.me

Cuddle:  A Documentary:  Why Nurturing Touch MattersJoin Edie Weinstein and Jason O’Brien as they dive into the puppy pile and explore the importance of safe, nurturing, non-sexual touch as a means of healing emotional wounds, meeting skin hunger and strengthening relationships.Jason O'Brien, founder of Fast Lane Productions, is an award winning film producer, director, writer and editor, and has had a life- long love of movies after seeing the first Star Wars film. He has created numerous short films and award winning movies, including the recently released Cuddle: A DocumentaryEdie Weinstein, MSW, LSW (Bliss Mistress) is a colorfully creative journalist and interviewer, internationally known transformational speaker, licensed social worker, interfaith minister, Bliss coach and the author of The Bliss Mistress Guide To Transforming The Ordinary Into The Extraordinary.brought to you by VividLife.me

Change Your World:  The New AwakeningJoin Edie Weinstein and Eric Allen, a life- long learner, inspired author and teacher who believes that to change the world around us, we need to change the world within us, by becoming aware of the power of our thoughts; challenging those that hold us back from a fulfilling life.Eric Allen is a spiritual mentor, inspirational speaker, and author of two best-selling books ‘The New Way’ and ‘The New Awakening, as well as master martial artist with over 45 yrs. Experience. Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW (Bliss Mistress) is a colorfully creative journalist and interviewer, internationally known transformational speaker, licensed social worker, interfaith minister, Bliss coach and the author of The Bliss Mistress Guide To Transforming The Ordinary Into The Extraordinary.brought to you by VividLife.me

Fathers, Food & Memoir: How-to Write Food MemoirFathers, Food & Memoir with Dawn Lerman & Crystal-lee Quibell discusses how to write a memoir that includes recipes and family memories. Dawn also shares how she began writing for the New York Times as a food columnist & secured her literary agent.Dawn Lerman is the author of My Fat Dad. A certified nutrition expert and contributor to the New York Times Well Blog, as well as the founder of the Magnificent Mommies, a company specializing in personal, corporate and school-based education.Crystal-Lee Quibell is a memoirist, book coach and aspiring author.brough to you by VividLife.me