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Behavioral Health Expert Bokinia Colbert joins us to talk about her popular new book My Healthy Noggin'  Mental Wellness Journaling Through Highs, Lows, and Everything in Between As we navigate life's twists and turns, it's crucial to keep a clear sense of direction—knowing where we've been, where we are, and where we want to go. Journaling offers a powerful way to explore our innermost thoughts, confront our fears, and celebrate our strengths. Dive into the reflective practice of journaling to chart your path toward a more fulfilling future. This book is more than a guide; it's a companion on your journey. With practical exercises, heartfelt stories, and insightful prompts, it encourages you to embrace every part of your experience—the sunshine, the thunderstorms, and the rainbows. Let this book be your trusted friend, helping you to unlock your potential, achieve mental wellness, and create a life filled with purpose and joy.

Paul Sanders is an award-winning true crime author who draws on his real-life experiences as a juror to craft gritty, exhilarating tales that take readers on page-turning thrill rides. Paul’s story began in 2014 when he was first called to serve as a death penalty juror in the trial of Marissa DeVault. Upon the completion of the case, he wrote his first critically acclaimed True Crime book, “Brain Damage: A Juror’s Tale—The Hammer Killing Trial.”.

Adonis Tsilimparis is a born and raised New York City composer. He began studying guitar and piano at age 11. After graduating from College, he played in several pop and rock bands as a lead guitarist and singer. In the mid 1990′s he became a staff writer at commercial jingle house called Fearless Music, where he wrote and performed countless commercial ads.Many of his compositions could be heard in advertisements for Burger King, AT&T, Sprite and Pepsi. He continued to write at Fearless for several years before expanding to compose music for other film and TV Projects. He has composed music for TV’s ‘Guiding Light’, ‘All My Children’, ‘CSI:NY’, ‘NCIS’, and numerous reality shows on the E Network, and A&E Network. He has also written music for cable shows and several indie films. His recent film credits include “Naked As We Came” and “Wife Missing”.   

Baby, It's Cold Outside, but it's about to feel like Dateline in here! Ever pondered the lyrics of familiar songs that you've sung along to, perhaps since your childhood, only to discover they hold a different meaning than you initially thought? Join Jennifer Noran, AKA Queen Bee of Queen City Steam, and Madame Perry as they delve into the hidden dark themes in popular music. Songs like Under My Thumb by The Rolling Stones, Every Breath You Take by Sting, and even the classic holiday tune Baby, It's Cold Outside might surprise you with their themes of domestic violence, misogyny, and homophobia. Share your thoughts by calling or messaging during the live broadcast, or by leaving comments on the review section of Madame Perry's Salon on your preferred podcast platform.  

Airship Ashanti,a steampunk group focusing on multiculturalism in steampunk and philanthropy  will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer.  Her Royal Airship Airship Ashanti is a multicultural steampunk group in Ohio. They are known and loved in the Steampunk, Anime, and other communities for their brilliant costumes, many talents, and for their practice of acceptance and inclusivity. Airship Ashanti has an actual rich history reaching back to at least 1903. Which we'll definitely ask them about during this episode. Their Mission Statement: To give back to the community and utilize our steampunk costumes to bring attention to philanthropic to local and international causes.

Jonathan Brenner is an Atlanta-based singer-songwriter who defies easy classification. Described as “somewhere between New York and Nashville,” his music is a unique amalgam of genres, including pop, country, folk, Americana, and jazz. His musical influences include Hank Williams, Sr., Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Elton John, Billy Joel, James Taylor, Cole Porter, Tom Lehrer, and Antônio Carlos Jobim  A wildly clever and often epic songwriter with romantic/heartbreaking storytelling, witty social commentary and the weaving of pointed musical fables at the core of his creativity, the Atlanta based musical enigma – currently riding a fresh wave of intoxicating eclecticism via his second album Instagram Success - is so wondrously all over the map that even his promoters have a hard time defining his artistry.    Is he pop? His infectious, 70s-esque, jangly brassy, vocal harmony filled romp “Silly Little Habit” screams yep! Is he country? His country accent and plucky steel guitars on “Little Lost Lamb in Dixieland”

DJ Night In The Genie Bottle - Come For The Music, Stay For The Wisecracks Music from previous and upcoming guests, including TruckerBomb, Joe Symes & The Loving Kind, Zaida, Run Katie Run,  Denton Perry, Jonathan Brenner,The ShakeUps,  Madame Perry's Salon's Producer is Megan Whitlock. Intro music, Miss E's Vacation, was composed and recorded by Denton Perry. Outro music Everybody's Got To Swing,by The Jennifer Perry Combo from the CD of the same title. Madame Perry Presents Women of Science launches on YouTube Sunday, August 11.

Ever listen to people younger than you? There's a lot to be learned from their knowledge, observations, and perspective. Lydia and Atticus visit Madame Perry and give us the scoop, the lowdown, the skinny regarding What's On The Minds Of Kids Today. We'll cover games, sports, future plans, the planet, and what kind of future they want. Studio call in # is 646-716-9922. 

When a rookie reporter is convinced a series of street crimes are connected, she is willing to go the extra mile to chase down the big story. - BAD BOY BEAT “Simon’s staccato prose sets a tense mood that keeps readers on the edge.” – Kirkus Reviews Clea is the author of the psychological suspense novels  World Enough  and  Hold Me Down  (both named “Must Reads” by the Massachusetts Center for the Book), six mystery series, and three nonfiction books. She also writes frequently for the Boston Globe and other outlets. Clea’s latest mystery is Bad Boy Beat (Severn House), kicking off a fast-paced amateur sleuth series starring Em Kelton, a Boston crime reporter with a nose for news. Madame Perry's Salon's Producer is Megan Whitlock. Intro music, Miss E's Vacation, was composed and recorded by Denton Perry. Outro music Everybody's Got To Swing,by The Jennifer Perry Combo from the CD of the same title.    

It is said that Santos Andújar is more automaton than man. The mysterious aristocrat living in 1897 San Juan barely survived the unknown illness that killed his entire family and left him with multiple prosthetics to lead a reclusive existence. Yet Santos’ darkly whimsical world is besieged by a visit from his beautiful and hedonistic cousin, Violeta Andújar during the onset of the Spanish-American War.  Let the enigmatic Gentleman of San Juan transport you through Carolina Cardona’s lyrical and cinematic journey straight into an uncanny romance you never saw coming.  A romance with a man who may not be a man at all. Born on the haunted side of Puerto Rico, steampunk author Carolina Cardona fell in love with the English language while living in another beautiful and possessed place: New Orleans. She majored in English Literature and has a Master’s Degree in Comparative Literature. Carolina currently lives in Davie, Florida, where she makes a living as an award-winning travel and content editor. She’s an enth

So many way out and wacky stories on Reddit! Do you read them? Do you comment? Thousands do and so does Madame Perry. Tonight she and her well known and loved BFF Kinia Colbert read a couple of stories on Reddit and and the replies and give our takes.  And to make it really fun we want YOU to call in and opine along with us! Like a pajama party in cyberspace!  

With a unique blend of rock sensibilities and folky textures, the sound of Run Katie Run condenses into a singular force of energy and power. American Songwriter  Kate Coleman may be front and center in Run Katie Run, but the band’s new album, Cowboy Boots with Fishnet Tights, due out April 28, deeply reflects the community surrounding her. Its 13 Americana/roots-rock tracks cover the good, the sad, the inspired, and the tired — and everything in between — about relationships of all kinds. A few of the songs, in fact, are true stories starring Kate’s family members. - RKR website What else do you need to know? Run Katie Run will be in the genie bottle and you definitely want to be there with us!   

Bob Gardner is the Founder of The Freedom Specialist, a body-based approach to happiness, health, and well-being. He is also the author of the book Built for Freedom and host of the podcast Alive and Free. As a Transformational Specialist Bob’s aim is to share his unique tools with the world that help them find happiness, health, and well-being. In our current mental health and recovery paradigm, we often treat symptoms without looking deeper into the root causes of mental health struggles. As a result, many of us have resigned ourselves to struggling and being unhappy as “just part of the human experience” But what if it isn’t?!  What if there are actually steps we can  take that would set us free from stress, addiction, anxiety, and even depression. What if you can actually teach your body to instinctively release the trauma and  live in joy rather than fear?     Bob Gardner's revolutionary approach offers a fresh perspective on living in a way that makes trauma disappear for good. Bob’s unique system focu

The Shake Ups are an award-winning, Midwestern-based power-pop music collective that blends co-ed vocals, bouncy melodies and infectious energy into a refreshingly charming sound. The Shake Ups are comprised of Patrick O'Connor (vocals, guitars), Savannah O'Connor (keyboards, vocals), Lee Cherolis (bass), Luisanna Rodriguez (vocals, percussion), Ed Cho (guitars) and Steve Hinckley (drums). Originally formed in 2005, The Shake Ups have independently released several full-length albums on their own Gelatinous Productions and Murk-Ta imprints alongside projects with indie labels Blindspot and Not Lame. The Shake Ups have performed at San Diego's legendary House of Blues and at events such as the International Pop Overthrow Festival and Blitzkrieg Bash, among others.

Explore the fascinating psychology behind these killer women, unraveling their motives and unveiling the infinite complexities of human behavior in Women Who Murder: An International Collection of Deadly True Crime Tales. From chilling stories of black widow murderers to spine-tingling narratives of women who shocked the world with their sinister deeds, this anthology spans eras and continents, offering an electrifying and thought-provoking exploration of the darkest corners of human nature and the female psyche. Like Mitzi Szereto’s popular The Best New True Crime Stories series, Women Who Murder includes all new and original nonfiction accounts from an international cast of writers, all of whom prove that women can be just as deadly as men—if not more so!

In a time where there seems to be bad news and tough breaks everywhere, we need a few extra coping skills to keep on keeping on! Behavioral Health Counselor Kinia Colbert joins us tonight to give us those skills and take calls.  Bokinia (Kinia) Colbert owns My Healthy Noggin, LLC, a Behavioral Health company specializing in mental and social wellness, focusing on a "Healthier Mind, Healthier Life" concept. My Healthy Noggin makes caring for your mental health more manageable and a very budget-friendly investment in yourself,

Animator Peter G, owner of Sine Timore Animation Studios, is a popular guest and friend of Madame Perry. Peter created videos for the Ask Blanche comedy segments popular on The Sherman & Tingle Show on Chicago's classic rock station the Drive 97.1FM. Recently he was contracted by The Shake Ups, a pop culture band out of Michigan, to create a video for their song Stella Stalagmite. We'll talk about animation, the art and the biz, and play new music by bands that will be appearing on Madame Perry's Salon in the next month.  

  Megan-Claire Chase, also known as Warrior Megsie, is a 7-year breast cancer survivor in Atlanta, Georgia. She’s a sought-after patient advocate, speaker, and blogger in the cancer community. Her blog, Life on the Cancer Train, is about the struggles of being a young adult cancer survivor while advocating for better treatments and resources. Megan-Claire and her work have been featured in the national press, including The New York Times and People Magazine, as well as through numerous patient advocacy publications, including Cancer Health Magazine, Cancer Today, CURE, and Patient Power. She has served as a consumer reviewer for the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program, a contributing WebMD writer, and a budding voice-over actor. 

Days of Wonder is about a young troubled woman, early-released from prison, struggling to reinvent herself as she searches for the child she gave up, and grapples with the mystery of an attempted murder she and her now vanished boyfriend supposedly committed when they were fifteen.  Caroline Leavitt is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Days of Wonder, With or Without You,Cruel Beautiful World,Is This Tomorrow, Pictures of You, Girls In Trouble, Coming Back To Me, Living Other Lives, Into Thin Air, Family, Jealousies, Lifelines, Meeting Rozzy Halfway. Many of her titles were optioned for film, translated into different languages, and condensed in magazines. Many of her titles were Best Books of the Year and Indie Next Picks. A New York Foundation of the Arts Fellow, she was also shortlisted for the Maine Readers Prize, and was a Goldenberg Fiction Prize winner.   Days of Wonder made the Amazon Pre-order Bestseller list, clocking in at #48, its first day. of pre-ordering.