Moments With Marianne

What if God never wanted you to live in fear, shame, or self-hate — but to know, without a doubt, that you are deeply loved? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail on her new book God Didn't Make Us to Hate Us: 40 Devotions to Liberate Your Faith from Fear and Reconnect with Joy.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail, a.k.a. “Father Lizzie,” is the vicar of Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas, which she planted in 2022. Known online for her trademark phrase “beloved babes of God,” she uses her social media platform to unravel toxic theology and reveal the abiding love of a joy-full God. She lives with her husband, Rev. Jonathan, and their two beloved daughters, who are often found on Lizzie’s hip or underfoot while she preaches.  https://revlizzie.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Have you ever given so much of yourself — been so kind, so selfless — that it left you drained, lost, or even broken? What  do you do when your kindness becomes a magnet for toxic relationships and how do you reclaim your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Tara Wolfe Schaan on her new book Unravel Notebook. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Tara Wolfe Schaan is a REALTOR®, Life Coach, and host of Live Brighter with Tara, which is dedicated to helping women navigate personal transformation. With a background in science, education, and fitness, she spent years balancing multiple roles, including motherhood and teaching. Behind the façade of a picture-perfect life, she endured a marriage marked by emotional neglect and silent abuse, leading to a Bipolar diagnosis. After two psychiatric hospitalizations and two decades in the marriage, she began a journey of self-discovery, questioning long-held beliefs and reclai

What if the secret to a more fulfilling life was hidden in the principles of magic? Learn how small shifts—can unlock more meaning in our lives. Are you ready to make magic in your own life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Brad Meltzer on his new  book Make Magic: The Book of Inspiration You Didn't Know You Needed. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!   Brad Meltzer is the Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod, The Escape Artist, and eleven other bestselling thrillers, with more than 11 million copies sold. He also writes non-fiction books like The Nazi Conspiracy, about a secret plot to kill FDR, Stalin, and Winston Churchill at the height of WWII – and the Ordinary People Change the World kids book series, which inspired the PBS KIDS TV show, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.  He is also the host of Brad Meltzer’s Lost History and Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History Channel, and

Are you the go-to person for everyone’s problems and struggling to set boundaries? Do you feel drained from always putting others first? Tune in for an inspiring discussion Amy Wilson on her new book Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser.#MomentsWithMarianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Amy Wilson is an author, recipient of a Mom's Choice Gold Award, and has served as contributing editor for Parenting Magazine. Her writing has also appeared in Redbook, Parents, and New York Family magazines, and on websites like CNN, NPR, and The New York Times. Amy is also an actor who starred on Broadway and appeared as a series regular on multiple network sitcoms. Amy was the performer and creator of Mother Load, a solo show which toured to sixteen cities nationwide after its hit off-Broadway run. Her comedy solo work was also featured at the HBO US Comedy Arts Festival. https://www.amywilson.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePest

What if the key to unlocking your highest potential wasn’t about finding yourself—but creating yourself? Tune in as we dive into a thought-provoking conversation with mystical comedian and 'hope dealer' Justin L. Shaw, who turned his battles with trauma into a powerful system for transformation outlined in his new book Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! When Source does not call the qualified, it qualifies the called.  Justin L. Shaw is a mystical comedian, stand up philosopher, and Sourcerer passionate about empowering people to reclaim their self-worth and manifest their highest potential. Following a long battle with substance abuse, PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders, Justin, a former stand-up comedian, experienced firsthand the redeeming power of Source energy after an incredible experience he will never forget. This led him to studying and practicing v

Have you ever felt like life is giving you exactly what you put into it—good or bad? What if karma was a powerful tool you can use to bring more peace and positivity into your life?  Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Venerable Lama Lhanang Rinpoche & Mordy Levine on their new book The Beginner’s Guide to Karma: How to Live with Less Negativity and More Peace. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Lama Lhanang Rinpoche was born in the Amdo region of historic Tibet and received a traditional monastic education and later studied under several respected Tibetan lamas. Today, he teaches Vajrayana Buddhism at the Jigme Lingpa Center in San Diego, California. http://www.BuddhistSanDiego.comMordy Levine is an entrepreneur, meditation teacher, and the president of the Jigme Lingpa Center. He also created the Meditation Pro Series, a meditation program designed to alleviate chronic health issues. http://www.MordyLevine.com  

Has a new frontier in healing been uncovered? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Shamini Jain, PhD, on her upcoming documentary The Energy That Heals, award-winning book Healing Ourselves: Biofield Science and the Future of Health, and her new album Kaliyuga Blues. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Dr. Shamini Jain is Founder and CEO of the 501c3 social-profit Consciousness and Healing Initiative (CHI), an international collaborative of scientists, healing practitioners, educators and artists who lead humanity to heal ourselves.  Dr. Jain is a clinical psychologist, and an award-winning researcher and author in psychoneuroimmunology, integrative health and biofield science. She also serves as an adjunct professor at UC San Diego's Department of Family Medicine, where she supports research education within UCSD's Centers for Integrative Health.  Dr. Jain is a sought-after speaker and teacher with ample media experienc

Is there a hero’s journey specifically designed for women? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Joan Perry on her new book The Heroine’s Journey: The Art of Becoming the Heroine of Your Own Life.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Joan Perry is a best-selling author, speaker, investor, and host of The Heroine’s Journey with Joan Perry podcast. She writes for Medium.com and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Glamour Magazine, NPR’s All Things Considered, and The Gayle King Show. Joan’s best-selling books include The Heroine’s Journey: The Art of Becoming the Heroine of Your Own Life, A Girl Needs Cash (Random House), and Living Proof (co-authored with Lisa Nichols). A trailblazer in finance, she founded the first woman-owned investment banking firm in the U.S., underwriting municipal bonds and trading billions in securities despite skepticism about women taking financial risks.  She has spoken on major st

Are you experiencing the lingering impact of sexual trauma in your life and wondering how to truly heal? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Erika Shershun on her book and work Healing Sexual Trauma Guided Journal: Writing and Somatic Practices to Help You Process, Heal, and Feel Safe.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Erika Shershun, MA, LMFT, is a somatic psychotherapist who specializes in helping trauma survivors reclaim the life they were meant to live. She’s the author of the Healing Sexual Trauma Guided Journal, the Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook, Create Boundaries & Live with Resilience, and the PESI Sexual Trauma Clinical Training. The workbook is available in Spanish (Tengo Un Trauma Corporal?), Russian, and Polish. Her approach is trauma informed, rooted in somatic principles, drawing on neuroscience and integrative modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, energy psychology, mindfulness, self-compassion,

Is it possible to address conflict calmly and constructively when it arises? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Michael J. Lee, PhD, on How to Manage Stress & Anxiety During Conflicts. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!Michael J. Lee, PhD, teaches and writes in the areas of political communication and rhetoric. He received his Ph.D., in Communication studies at the University of Minnesota, his M.A. (Communication) and B.A. (Political Science),at the University of Georgia.  His research focuses on political branding, political identity, strategic communication, and audience positioning in American politics.  His work has earned over a dozen awards including five national book awards for his first book, Creating Conservatism: Postwar Words that Made an American Movement. His latest book is We Are Not One People: Separatism and Secession in American Politics Since 1776. He is regularly invited to speak about his res

Are you struggling to unlock a restful night’s sleep and reclaim your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Steve Smith on his science based sleeping course Fight For The Night. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Dr. Steve Smith is a passionate advocate for finding rest and peace in a world filled with busyness and distraction. A medical doctor with a deep love for both science and faith, Dr. Smith brings a unique perspective to the intersection of spirituality, personal reflection, and the wonders of creation. Through his work on the Live from Rest podcast and app, he guides listeners to the glory of God by exploring timeless truths and practical approaches to living with intention and balance. Drawing on his personal journey, Dr. Smith offers thought-provoking insights into the harmony between faith and the natural world. His reflections, grounded in scripture, encourage others to marvel at the intricacy of

How much do you really know about what shapes our national security? Is it just about military strategy, or is it something that affects all of us, every day? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Asha Castleberry on her new book Why National Security Matters: A Memoir. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!Asha Castleberry is a national security and foreign policy expert, U.S. Army veteran,   author, and former U.S. Congressional candidate. With over a decade of experience in Middle East policy, she served as a Senior Official in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs under the Biden-Harris Administration and held key roles in Kuwait, Iraq, and Jordan. A sought-after speaker, Asha has participated in high-level forums, including the Erbil Security Forum and the Foreign Policy Institute Black Sea Conference. Asha served as a Cyrus Vance Visiting Professor at Mount Holyoke College, she has also taught at Fordham, George Washingt

Looking for a simple secret to unlock peak performance? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD, on protein packed recipes PLUS a chance to win $5000 and more from Eggland’s Best!Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified specialist in sports dietetics. She also has a Certificate of Training in Integrative and Functional Nutrition. She is the author of two books: The Flexitarian Diet, ranked a top plant-based diet by US News & World Report, and her second book, The Superfood Swap. She is a trusted expert appearing regularly in local and national media outlets such as The Today Show and Good Morning America. She starred in (and won!) the primetime reality TV show on ABC called, My Diet Is Better Than Yours. Dawn worked as the head dietitian for the Chicago Cubs for 10 years (Yes, she does have a World Series rin

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list and would like to stop stressing? Tune in for a discussion with Risa Williams, LMFT, on her new book Get Stuff Done Without the Stress: 5 Secrets for Making the Best Use of Your Time and Achieving Your Goals for Greater Happiness.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Risa Williams, LMFT, is an author, psychotherapist, psychology professor, and time management consultant. She's the author of five self-help books including: Get Stuff Done Without the Stress, The Procrastination Playbook, The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit, The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit, and The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit. She's also the host of The Motivation Mindset Podcast, which features organizational tools. She's been featured in Forbes Magazine, Business Insider, Parade Magazine, and Real Simple.  https://www.risawilliams.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if a shift in perspective could unlock new possibilities in your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Daryl Dittmer on his new books When I Stop Fighting and When You Stop Fighting. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! After a humble and often tumultuous beginning, Daryl Dittmer has dedicated nearly 40 years to personal growth and self-improvement. Raised in a blue-collar family, a strong work ethic was instilled in him from an early age, and his first job as a farmhand, earning just one dollar and fifty cents per hour, taught him the immense value of hard work and long days. Over the years, he has built an impressive and varied career, working as a carpenter, sales professional, business owner, builder, landlord, real estate investor, and consultant—now adding "author" to that list. Grateful for the mentors who have guided him throughout his journey, he is passionate about paying forward the wisdom and suppor

Is having a primary care physician the key to better health for older adults? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Robert Zorowitz from Humana. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Dr. Robert Zorowitz has been Regional Vice President, Health Services for the Northeast Region of Humana for 3 years. He is a graduate of Albany Medical College in Albany, NY, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and his fellowship in geriatric medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center, both in New York. He is a fellow of the American Geriatrics Society and the American College of Physicians. Prior to joining Humana, Dr. Zorowitz enjoyed a long career, practicing geriatric medicine and hospice/palliative medicine in a wide variety of settings, including office, hospital, nursing home and as medical director of several home health and hospice agencies. In his current position, he continues to

Is the missing piece to a cold case hidden in plain sight, just waiting to be uncovered? Tune in for a discussion with Laura Burke on her new novel Model Murder: A Jolene Mystery.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Laura Burke has always been and always will be a storyteller. Since childhood, she dreamed of becoming an author, and now, with her stories in print, that dream has become a reality.  Her passion for mysteries, murder mysteries, began at the age of eight. This lifelong fascination eventually led her to a career as a Private Investigator after spending twenty years as a Nurse. In this role, she worked closely with police officers and detectives on several closed-case files, achieving remarkable results. Laura currently resides in North Carolina and is currently working on the next novel in the Jolene series. https://lauraburkemysterywriter.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

What if love and relationships weren’t a mystery, but a game—one you could master with logic, love, and virtue? Tune in for a discussion with Princess Merrilee of Solana on her new book The Game: Winning by Virtue One Move at A Time.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Princess Merrilee of Solana, Award-winning, International Best-selling author, host of The Merrilee Show, Equally Yoked, Cracking the Rich Code, and High in the Canopy is an Advocate for Love. Her most recent book, THE GAME, Winning by Virtue One Move at a Time, wins nine literary awards for Religion, Spirituality, Human Relations, Love & Marriage, and How-To. She is a Marquis WHO’S WHO, cover for Millennium Magazine, and named distinguished leader in The Wall Street Journal. Her story is scribed by John LaCasse in his memoir series, Deals Danger Destiny. Princess Merrilee believes whatever the question love is the answer. https://merrileeofsolana.com For m

Why is now the most crucial time to understand trade relations? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Marc Fasteau & Ian Fletcher on their new book Industrial Policy for the United States: Winning the Competition for Good Jobs and High-Value Industries.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!Marc Fasteau is a former investment banker and founder of an insurance company that is now a division of Progressive. Early in his career, he served on the professional staffs of the US Senate Majority Leader, the House Banking & Currency Committee, and the Joint Economic Committee. He was a partner at the New York investment bank Dillon, Read & Co. He has been involved in questions of international trade and industrial policy for 18 years and is a Vice Chairman of the Coalition for A Prosperous America. He has written on international trade and industrial policy in the Financial Times Economist Forum and Palladium magazine.  

Can a single moment of surrender change your life forever? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Sophia Rose on her new book Until Shiloh Comes: Testimony of a Living God.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Sophia Rose is a full-time traveler and freelance writer with a master’s degree in immunology and a teaching certificate in K-8 education. She   is the managing editor of a major scientific reference work and writes evidence-based information for clinicians. Sophia is also the author of the forthcoming science fiction/fantasy series for middle school aged children, The Forest Chronicles.  https://www.untilshilohcomes.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com