60 http://www.prwebpodcast.com A Top 30 Stream of INSPIRATION STATION Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com (PRWeb) podMaster@emediawire.com Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:38:29 -0700 INSPIRATION STATION http://www.prweb.com/prwebrss.gif 130 49 http://prwebpodcast.com Copyright PRWeb International, Inc. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A Top 30 Stream of INSPIRATION STATION Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb A Top 30 Stream of INSPIRATION STATION Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com PR Web PRWeb no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/1/prweb491361.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/1/prweb491361.htm Dr. Lois Einhorn, author of "Forgiveness and Childhood Abuse: Would YOU Forgive?," poses the following question to 53 celebrities, authors, politicians, death row inmates, clergymen, therapists, and others: You are a child in a family that sadistically abuses. You are forced to torture and destroy. What should you do now as an adult? Do you forgive your parents? How do you forgive yourself? [PRWeb Jan 10, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/1/prweb491361.htm Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:35:57 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com "Forgiveness and Childhood Abuse: Would YOU Forgive?," posed the following question about child abuse to 53 celebrity responders, authors, politicians, death row inmates, clergymen, therapists, and other professionals: You are a child in a family that sadistically abuses. You are forced to torture and destroy. What should you do now as an adult? Do you forgive your parents? How do you forgive yourself? As a child, Einhorn, who is a recipient of the "Heroine of Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Peace Award" - an honor which she shares along with Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Bishop Desmond Tutu - was forced by her parents (now deceased) to hurt or kill live animals, perform torturous acts upon her sister, have sadistic acts performed upon herself, and endure years of physical and sexual child abuse. With no desire to forgive her mother or father, Einhorn sent the question above to people whom she considered to be her personal heroes, and then expanded to include others from all walks of life. Replies, which varied greatly, included: • Ed Asner, actor and activist: "I am glad you don't forgive your parents." • Patch Adams, celebrity and physician: "There is no future without forgiveness." • Thomas Eagleton, former U.S. Senator, Vice-Presidential nominee: "My initial response to your letter was that you were a 'kook'." • Robert Muller, co-founder, United Nations: "I urge you to forgive your parents." • Dr. Richard Vatz, political commentator, frequently on CNN, "Crossfire" and "Larry King Live:" "It would be impossible for me to forgive those who affected the sadistic abuse." • Dr. Albert Ellis, founder, Rational-Emotive Therapy: "If I were abused as a child and forced to torture and abuse others, I would still unconditionally accept myself and my family members who tortured me." Numerous respondents drew comparisons to Hitler and Nazi Germany, including Daniel Quinn, author of "Ishmael," who said, "If for some reason your parents deserve forgiveness, then they deserve it not only from you, but from all humanity, for their crimes were crimes against humanity, as surely as were the crimes of Josef Mengle or Adolf Eichmann." Rabbi Steven L. Jacobs, child of a Holocaust survivor and professor at the University of Alabama, replied: "…that your parents died without having confronted their own crimes, like far too many of the Nazis before them, proves them guilty of their crimes and worthy of condemnation. But not all comparisons to Nazi Germany yielded such sympathetic responses. The most controversial reply came from Arun Gandhi, grandson of the late Mahatma Gandhi, and founder of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, who said, "Most Jews have not forgiven the Nazis for the holocaust… It is this inability of the Jews to forgive and heal that leads to their excessive violence towards the Palestinians." Determined not to censor, edit, or delete any responses, Einhorn, who is of Jewish descent, gasped at the reply but allowed Gandhi, as well as every other respondent, to voice their opinions, regardless of whether or not she agreed. Equally challenging for the Professor of Communication at Binghamton's State University of New York was a response from Rev. Bernard... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/1/prweb491361.htm]]> Dr. Lois Einhorn Child Abuse and Forgiveness: Celebrity Responses Cause Controversy "Forgiveness and Childhood Abuse: Would YOU Forgive?," posed the following question about child abuse to 53 celebrity responders, authors, politicians, death row inmates, clergymen, therapists, and other professionals: You are a child in a family that sadistically abuses. You are forced to torture and destroy. What should you do now as an adult? Do you forgive your parents? How do you forgive yourself? As a child, Einhorn, who is a recipient of the "Heroine of Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Peace Award" - an honor which she shares along with Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Bishop Desmond Tutu - was forced by her parents (now deceased) to hurt or kill live animals, perform torturous acts upon her sister, have sadistic acts performed upon herself, and endure years of physical and sexual child abuse. With no desire to forgive her mother or father, Einhorn sent the question above to people whom she considered to be her personal heroes, and then expanded to include others from all walks of life. Replies, which varied greatly, included: • Ed Asner, actor and activist: "I am glad you don't forgive your parents." • Patch Adams, celebrity and physician: "There is no future without forgiveness." • Thomas Eagleton, former U.S. Senator, Vice-Presidential nominee: "My initial response to your letter was that you were a 'kook'." • Robert Muller, co-founder, United Nations: "I urge you to forgive your parents." • Dr. Richard Vatz, political commentator, frequently on CNN, "Crossfire" and "Larry King Live:" "It would be impossible for me to forgive those who affected the sadistic abuse." • Dr. Albert Ellis, founder, Rational-Emotive Therapy: "If I were abused as a child and forced to torture and abuse others, I would still unconditionally accept myself and my family members who tortured me." Numerous respondents drew comparisons to Hitler and Nazi Germany, including Daniel Quinn, author of "Ishmael," who said, "If for some reason your parents deserve forgiveness, then they deserve it not only from you, but from all humanity, for their crimes were crimes against humanity, as surely as were the crimes of Josef Mengle or Adolf Eichmann." Rabbi Steven L. Jacobs, child of a Holocaust survivor and professor at the University of Alabama, replied: "…that your parents died without having confronted their own crimes, like far too many of the Nazis before them, proves them guilty of their crimes and worthy of condemnation. But not all comparisons to Nazi Germany yielded such sympathetic responses. The most controversial reply came from Arun Gandhi, grandson of the late Mahatma Gandhi, and founder of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, who said, "Most Jews have not forgiven the Nazis for the holocaust… It is this inability of the Jews to forgive and heal that leads to their excessive violence towards the Palestinians." Determined not to censor, edit, or delete any responses, Einhorn, who is of Jewish descent, gasped at the reply but allowed Gandhi, as well as every other respondent, to voice their opinions, regardless of whether or not she agreed. Equally challenging for the Professor of Communication at Binghamton's State University of New York was a response from Rev. Bernard... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/1/prweb491361.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb489442.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb489442.htm Divorce expert, Lorena Bathey, author of "Happy Beginnings: How to Become Your Own Fairy Godmother," helps divorced women learn how to put themselves first, deal with ex-husbands, turn their lives around, and become unstoppable. [PRWeb Dec 14, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb489442.htm Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:49:34 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com "Happy Beginnings: How to Become Your Own Fairy Godmother," (Scepter Press) was informed by her husband of 11 years that he was pulling the plug on their marriage, she was stunned. Although her marriage had never been the stuff fairy tales are made of, says Bathey, "I would have preferred to be like most married couples; sometimes loving my husband and sometimes wanting to run him over with my car." Eventually, Bathey created her own happily-ever-after story, and in the process, discovered that she had mastered the keys to help other women heal from the ravages of divorce, turn their lives around, and boldly go on to live their dreams. Bathey describes the initial three levels of grief common to women in the first few months of their divorce as: a.) "Get me alcohol quick;" b.) "I don't need a man," and, c.) "I'm a loser who will be living alone with many cats." After moving beyond these levels, she concludes that three new phases take center stage in a divorced woman's life: 1) A selfish phase, in which one tries to find a replacement boyfriend so as to not feel more pain; 2) A self-help phase in which one lives in the psychology section of Borders and Barnes and Noble, and reads every book about recovering from a divorce; and 3) A self-empowerment phase, in which a woman becomes her own advocate -- or "fairy godmother." Says Bathey, "When a divorce occurs, a woman is shell-shocked. Even if she is highly accomplished, she feels like a victim and she loses her sense of self-esteem. For example, look at Uma Thurman, who is one of the most gorgeous women in the world. When Ethan Hawkes left her, she said she no longer felt any sense of confidence in herself." "When a woman feels like a victim, someone is draining her power away," continues Bathey, referencing the thousands of ex-husbands who intimately know how to push their former spouse's buttons. To call back one's power, she encourages women to say "no," as in: "No. I do not accept that." "No, you may not speak to me that way." "No, you don't get to know why I'm going there." "No, you don't get to know why I'm choosing to do x, y, and z." For those who need a personal power boost, Bathey also offers "Fairy Godmother in Training" workshops, which are especially handy when an ex-husband throws the "you're-a-bad-mother" card or when dealing with any other equally challenging or stressful situation. So, how does one become her own fairy godmother? According to Bathey, Fairy Godmothers in Training begin by visualizing the presence of a special fairy godmother who embodies all of the attributes they wished they possessed. At first, one's fairy godmother is seen as a being outside of oneself. However, as each woman learns how to take her power back and strengthens emotionally, she... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb489442.htm]]> Lorena Bathey Modern Day 'Fairy Godmother' Empowers Single Women to Rebuild Their Lives After Divorce "Happy Beginnings: How to Become Your Own Fairy Godmother," (Scepter Press) was informed by her husband of 11 years that he was pulling the plug on their marriage, she was stunned. Although her marriage had never been the stuff fairy tales are made of, says Bathey, "I would have preferred to be like most married couples; sometimes loving my husband and sometimes wanting to run him over with my car." Eventually, Bathey created her own happily-ever-after story, and in the process, discovered that she had mastered the keys to help other women heal from the ravages of divorce, turn their lives around, and boldly go on to live their dreams. Bathey describes the initial three levels of grief common to women in the first few months of their divorce as: a.) "Get me alcohol quick;" b.) "I don't need a man," and, c.) "I'm a loser who will be living alone with many cats." After moving beyond these levels, she concludes that three new phases take center stage in a divorced woman's life: 1) A selfish phase, in which one tries to find a replacement boyfriend so as to not feel more pain; 2) A self-help phase in which one lives in the psychology section of Borders and Barnes and Noble, and reads every book about recovering from a divorce; and 3) A self-empowerment phase, in which a woman becomes her own advocate -- or "fairy godmother." Says Bathey, "When a divorce occurs, a woman is shell-shocked. Even if she is highly accomplished, she feels like a victim and she loses her sense of self-esteem. For example, look at Uma Thurman, who is one of the most gorgeous women in the world. When Ethan Hawkes left her, she said she no longer felt any sense of confidence in herself." "When a woman feels like a victim, someone is draining her power away," continues Bathey, referencing the thousands of ex-husbands who intimately know how to push their former spouse's buttons. To call back one's power, she encourages women to say "no," as in: "No. I do not accept that." "No, you may not speak to me that way." "No, you don't get to know why I'm going there." "No, you don't get to know why I'm choosing to do x, y, and z." For those who need a personal power boost, Bathey also offers "Fairy Godmother in Training" workshops, which are especially handy when an ex-husband throws the "you're-a-bad-mother" card or when dealing with any other equally challenging or stressful situation. So, how does one become her own fairy godmother? According to Bathey, Fairy Godmothers in Training begin by visualizing the presence of a special fairy godmother who embodies all of the attributes they wished they possessed. At first, one's fairy godmother is seen as a being outside of oneself. However, as each woman learns how to take her power back and strengthens emotionally, she... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb489442.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb446271.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb446271.htm Want to be a champion in your daughter's life? Joe Cucchiara, author of “What All Little Girls Need & What Most Women Never Had…Healthy, Loving Relationships With Their Fathers,” offers solid advice for dads who want their daughters to grow up to be healthy, confident, loving, emotionally secure adults. [PRWeb Oct 11, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb446271.htm Fri, 6 Oct 2006 10:23:42 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com “What All Little Girls Need & What Most Women Never Had…Healthy, Loving Relationships With Their Fathers,” the role of a father cannot be underestimated. “Without a father’s loving guidance, girls have a greater chance to grow up with low self-esteem and self worth, make poor choices when it comes to choosing men, hate their bodies, and often develop eating disorders,” warns Cucchiara. “Fathers must prioritize their daughters if they want them to become successful, happy, confident, loving, good people with high self-esteem.” After the birth of his second daughter, Stephanie, Cucchiara, who is the father of two girls, observed that none of the women in his extended family and circle of friends had a positive relationship with their fathers while growing up. While some of the fathers were alcoholics or abusive, others were disinterested, or simply hardworking and uninvolved in their daughters’ lives. As adults, most of these women were on their second or third marriage, and had married a man who was an alcoholic, abusive, uninvolved, or who disrespected women just as their father had. Additionally, most struggled financially and seemed to lack focus and confidence when it came to creating a career. Vowing to break this chain of failed relationships and dismal outcomes, Cucchiara says, “I wanted to make sure that my daughters would be raised differently and that I would be a participating father in their lives.” To build a healthy, loving relationship with his daughters, he made a commitment to prioritize his family above all else and spend time with his daughters everyday. To foster this commitment, Cucchiara changed professions, which allowed him more flexibility in his schedule. He then jumped into the process of bathing, feeding, and diaper-changing his girls, as well as taking them on walks, playing and singing with them, and getting involved in their preschool. The result? As they now enter their teens, he speaks of a deep and loving bond with his two girls, who he describes as happy, confident and loving, good people. For dads who want to learn the keys to building stronger father-daughter bonds to create higher self-esteem in their daughters, Cucchiara offers the following 7 tips: 1. Spend time playing with your young daughter. It’s the number one way to bond with your daughter and build your early relationship. Simple activities, such as playing with blocks, throwing a ball, rolling around on a rug, or playing hide-and-seek teaches your daughter that you care about her. At that age, all she wants to know is that her father loves her enough to play with her. 2. Listen to your daughter and honor her requests. As parents, we often think we have the right answers. We can easily overpower a daughter’s requests. Your daughter might want to play baseball, golf or a musical instrument, etc. Although you might not want her to, listen and respect... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb446271.htm]]> Joe Cucchiara Parenting Expert Offers Top 7 Tips for Fathers to Increase Self-Esteem in Girls “What All Little Girls Need & What Most Women Never Had…Healthy, Loving Relationships With Their Fathers,” the role of a father cannot be underestimated. “Without a father’s loving guidance, girls have a greater chance to grow up with low self-esteem and self worth, make poor choices when it comes to choosing men, hate their bodies, and often develop eating disorders,” warns Cucchiara. “Fathers must prioritize their daughters if they want them to become successful, happy, confident, loving, good people with high self-esteem.” After the birth of his second daughter, Stephanie, Cucchiara, who is the father of two girls, observed that none of the women in his extended family and circle of friends had a positive relationship with their fathers while growing up. While some of the fathers were alcoholics or abusive, others were disinterested, or simply hardworking and uninvolved in their daughters’ lives. As adults, most of these women were on their second or third marriage, and had married a man who was an alcoholic, abusive, uninvolved, or who disrespected women just as their father had. Additionally, most struggled financially and seemed to lack focus and confidence when it came to creating a career. Vowing to break this chain of failed relationships and dismal outcomes, Cucchiara says, “I wanted to make sure that my daughters would be raised differently and that I would be a participating father in their lives.” To build a healthy, loving relationship with his daughters, he made a commitment to prioritize his family above all else and spend time with his daughters everyday. To foster this commitment, Cucchiara changed professions, which allowed him more flexibility in his schedule. He then jumped into the process of bathing, feeding, and diaper-changing his girls, as well as taking them on walks, playing and singing with them, and getting involved in their preschool. The result? As they now enter their teens, he speaks of a deep and loving bond with his two girls, who he describes as happy, confident and loving, good people. For dads who want to learn the keys to building stronger father-daughter bonds to create higher self-esteem in their daughters, Cucchiara offers the following 7 tips: 1. Spend time playing with your young daughter. It’s the number one way to bond with your daughter and build your early relationship. Simple activities, such as playing with blocks, throwing a ball, rolling around on a rug, or playing hide-and-seek teaches your daughter that you care about her. At that age, all she wants to know is that her father loves her enough to play with her. 2. Listen to your daughter and honor her requests. As parents, we often think we have the right answers. We can easily overpower a daughter’s requests. Your daughter might want to play baseball, golf or a musical instrument, etc. Although you might not want her to, listen and respect... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb446271.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb439594.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb439594.htm Lauren Groveman, TV personality, author, and food and lifestyle expert, explains how busy parents can build stronger bonds with their teenagers though the practice of old-fashioned home cooking and family dinners -- even though we don't live in a "Leave It to Beaver" world. [PRWeb Oct 4, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb439594.htm Wed, 4 Oct 2006 08:58:41 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.laurengroveman.com fully exemplifies her philosophy. Says Groveman, “A study was conducted by The National Center on Addition and Substance Abuse at Columbia University and it was discovered that children who ate dinner with their families were less likely to smoke, drink or use drugs. The study compared teens who had five or more family dinners per week with teens who had two or less dinners with their family per week. The teenagers who ate less dinners with their families were three times more likely to try marijuana; two-and-a-half times likelier to smoke cigarettes; and more than one-and-a-half times more likely to drink alcohol. The study also showed that teens who had five or more dinners a week with their parents experienced lower levels of stress and felt as though they could go to one or both of their parents to talk over serious problems. Their conclusion was that, in order to raise healthy kids, we’ve got to get the family back to the dinner table.” Groveman, who is the author of two highly-acclaimed cookbooks, “Lauren Groveman's Kitchen: Nurturing Food for Family and Friends” and “The ‘I Love to Cook’ Book: Rediscovering the Joy of Cooking for Family and Friends,” encourages families to make it a priority to gather with their loved ones around a dinner table for regular “moments of togetherness” -- whether that be once a week or once a month. Key to Groveman’s family bonding strategy involves understanding the difference between eating a meal and feeling nurtured when eating a meal. “Real home cooking can bring a family together and inject a healing calm into even the most hectic household,” she says. “If you take pre-prepared food and put it on a platter, you are telling your family to ‘eat.’ However, if you sit down together at a candlelit table after a chicken has been roasting or some onions have been sautéing, you are encouraging your family to ‘relax and breathe’. Groveman further explains that “breathing feeds every part of us (not just our stomachs) and helps us become fully restored. “When we feel restored on every level of our being, we are better able to achieve a balance between our commitments outside the home, and what we want to do for, and with, our families.” For moms and dads who would like to learn how to bring their teens back to the table, Groveman, whose recipes have been featured in “The New York Times,” “The Daily News,” “Newsday,” “Bon Appétit,” “Food & Wine,” “Victoria,” “Better Homes & Gardens,” “Modern Bride,” “Brides,” “Lightstyle” and “Fine Cooking Magazine,” teaches non-vocational... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb439594.htm]]> Kathi Edelson Food / Lifestyle Expert Helps Parents Strengthen Family Bonds with Teenagers Using Home Cooking Strategy www.laurengroveman.com fully exemplifies her philosophy. Says Groveman, “A study was conducted by The National Center on Addition and Substance Abuse at Columbia University and it was discovered that children who ate dinner with their families were less likely to smoke, drink or use drugs. The study compared teens who had five or more family dinners per week with teens who had two or less dinners with their family per week. The teenagers who ate less dinners with their families were three times more likely to try marijuana; two-and-a-half times likelier to smoke cigarettes; and more than one-and-a-half times more likely to drink alcohol. The study also showed that teens who had five or more dinners a week with their parents experienced lower levels of stress and felt as though they could go to one or both of their parents to talk over serious problems. Their conclusion was that, in order to raise healthy kids, we’ve got to get the family back to the dinner table.” Groveman, who is the author of two highly-acclaimed cookbooks, “Lauren Groveman's Kitchen: Nurturing Food for Family and Friends” and “The ‘I Love to Cook’ Book: Rediscovering the Joy of Cooking for Family and Friends,” encourages families to make it a priority to gather with their loved ones around a dinner table for regular “moments of togetherness” -- whether that be once a week or once a month. Key to Groveman’s family bonding strategy involves understanding the difference between eating a meal and feeling nurtured when eating a meal. “Real home cooking can bring a family together and inject a healing calm into even the most hectic household,” she says. “If you take pre-prepared food and put it on a platter, you are telling your family to ‘eat.’ However, if you sit down together at a candlelit table after a chicken has been roasting or some onions have been sautéing, you are encouraging your family to ‘relax and breathe’. Groveman further explains that “breathing feeds every part of us (not just our stomachs) and helps us become fully restored. “When we feel restored on every level of our being, we are better able to achieve a balance between our commitments outside the home, and what we want to do for, and with, our families.” For moms and dads who would like to learn how to bring their teens back to the table, Groveman, whose recipes have been featured in “The New York Times,” “The Daily News,” “Newsday,” “Bon Appétit,” “Food & Wine,” “Victoria,” “Better Homes & Gardens,” “Modern Bride,” “Brides,” “Lightstyle” and “Fine Cooking Magazine,” teaches non-vocational... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb439594.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/9/prweb435169.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/9/prweb435169.htm An insurance expert explains why senior citizens should not cash in their life insurance policies for their current cash surrender value, when that policy can be sold through a life settlements brokerage to a buyer for more than 3 to 5 times the cash value of the policy. [PRWeb Sep 19, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/9/prweb435169.htm Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:51:24 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Settlements for Life, senior citizens who are contemplating cashing in their life insurance policies could receive 5 times or more than the cash value of their policy by not cashing that policy in at its current cash surrender value. Instead, by using a reputable life settlement brokerage firm, a buyer can be found to purchase that policy and take over the payments on it. While the buyer ultimately reaps the larger financial benefit at the time of that person’s passing, the individual receives a lump sum payment for that policy that is typically substantially higher than the policy’s current cash surrender value.” Here’s how it works: A life settlement is the sale of a life insurance policy, whereby, the owner of the policy receives more than the cash surrender value of the policy. After an application is submitted by an individual, medical and insurance carrier information is gathered to help evaluate whether an existing policy might be attractive to a buyer who invests in this kind of product. To qualify, individuals must be age 65 or older and the policy must have a death benefit of at least $250,000. Once it is determined that the policy is worthy of purchase, a life settlement firm sends the policy to companies who are buyers in the marketplace. After the sale is made, the buyer will continue to make the premium payments for as long as that individual lives. “This is a previously untapped asset that most elderly people don’t even know they have,” says Katz, who has helped scores of individuals to get extended cash value for their policies. For example, Bill Johnson (name changed to maintain confidentiality), was 82 years old, in good health, and still working. With premiums of $80,000 a year, his estate planning attorney advised him to sell his policy. “Surrendering that policy for the cash value would have netted Bill $105,613. However, by selling his policy to an interested buyer, we got Bill $515,000 for his $1.5 million policy,” says Katz. Selling a life insurance policy can be an ideal solution for seniors who want to: • Fund a retirement • Pay for a child’s education • Pay off credit cards or get out of debt • Eliminate a policy that is not performing well or which is no longer needed • Cover medical bills for eldercare, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities • Buy a better life insurance policy with a guaranteed death benefit While buyers only buy permanent insurance products, such as “whole life” or “universal life” insurance, “term policies” can often be converted into permanent policies, then sold to a buyer, depending on various circumstances. “Day after day, we speak to people whose term policies have just lapsed,” says Katz. “They let them lapse because they have no cash value; they only provide a death benefit. They had no idea we might have been able to sell that million dollar policy for $300,000 or $400,000.” In addition to working with individuals who have policies, life settlement brokers, such as Settlements For Life, also work with insurance agents, financial advisors, CPAs and attorneys who are looking out for the best interests of their elderly clients. “As a broker, it’s our responsibility to represent and look out for the best interest of the seller of the policy,” says... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/9/prweb435169.htm]]> Daniel Katz Insurance Expert Warns Senior Citizens: Don't Cash in Your Life Insurance Policy Settlements for Life, senior citizens who are contemplating cashing in their life insurance policies could receive 5 times or more than the cash value of their policy by not cashing that policy in at its current cash surrender value. Instead, by using a reputable life settlement brokerage firm, a buyer can be found to purchase that policy and take over the payments on it. While the buyer ultimately reaps the larger financial benefit at the time of that person’s passing, the individual receives a lump sum payment for that policy that is typically substantially higher than the policy’s current cash surrender value.” Here’s how it works: A life settlement is the sale of a life insurance policy, whereby, the owner of the policy receives more than the cash surrender value of the policy. After an application is submitted by an individual, medical and insurance carrier information is gathered to help evaluate whether an existing policy might be attractive to a buyer who invests in this kind of product. To qualify, individuals must be age 65 or older and the policy must have a death benefit of at least $250,000. Once it is determined that the policy is worthy of purchase, a life settlement firm sends the policy to companies who are buyers in the marketplace. After the sale is made, the buyer will continue to make the premium payments for as long as that individual lives. “This is a previously untapped asset that most elderly people don’t even know they have,” says Katz, who has helped scores of individuals to get extended cash value for their policies. For example, Bill Johnson (name changed to maintain confidentiality), was 82 years old, in good health, and still working. With premiums of $80,000 a year, his estate planning attorney advised him to sell his policy. “Surrendering that policy for the cash value would have netted Bill $105,613. However, by selling his policy to an interested buyer, we got Bill $515,000 for his $1.5 million policy,” says Katz. Selling a life insurance policy can be an ideal solution for seniors who want to: • Fund a retirement • Pay for a child’s education • Pay off credit cards or get out of debt • Eliminate a policy that is not performing well or which is no longer needed • Cover medical bills for eldercare, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities • Buy a better life insurance policy with a guaranteed death benefit While buyers only buy permanent insurance products, such as “whole life” or “universal life” insurance, “term policies” can often be converted into permanent policies, then sold to a buyer, depending on various circumstances. “Day after day, we speak to people whose term policies have just lapsed,” says Katz. “They let them lapse because they have no cash value; they only provide a death benefit. They had no idea we might have been able to sell that million dollar policy for $300,000 or $400,000.” In addition to working with individuals who have policies, life settlement brokers, such as Settlements For Life, also work with insurance agents, financial advisors, CPAs and attorneys who are looking out for the best interests of their elderly clients. “As a broker, it’s our responsibility to represent and look out for the best interest of the seller of the policy,” says... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/9/prweb435169.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/9/prweb428042.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/9/prweb428042.htm WomensCommunity.com is a new online forum for businesswomen at all levels of success who are ready to skyrocket their business profits through the creation of Power Partnerships with other women in business. Building Power Partnerships & Corporate Sponsorships is the theme for the upcoming online teleclass on Sept. 14th, 12pm, EST. [PRWeb Sep 6, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/9/prweb428042.htm Tue, 5 Sep 2006 10:18:55 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com WomensCommunity.com is on a passionate mission to help women in business start, expand, and grow their businesses through the creation of Power Partnerships (strategic alliances, joint ventures) – which is the key to building a blockbuster business while living a life of balance and joy. She is cracking the code of collaboration and the myth of “having to do it all” while helping women to increase their sales and profits. WomensCommunity.com is conducting a Grand Launch of its new online community with the following complimentary and educational Teleseminars presented by businesswomen experts: • Thursday, September 14, 12:00 – 1:15 EST: Building Power Partnerships & Corporate Sponsorships • Thursday, September 21, 12:00 – 1:15 EST: When & How to Hire • Thursday, September 28, 12:00 – 1:15 EST: How to Keep the Cash Flowing • Thursday, October 5, 12:00 – 1:15 EST: Business Planning & Operations • Thursday, October 12, 12:00 – 1:15 EST: Marketing Tips: Do’s and Don’ts • Thursday, October 19, 12:00 – 1:15 EST: The Secrets to Wealthy Health To join the Launch, visit http://www.WomensCommunity.com, register and receive a bonus gift: recorded telesession: The Power of Affiliate and Joint Venture Partnerships for Greater Profits! WomensCommunity.com presents a model of creativity and collaboration. The model includes Established Entrepreneurs sharing their expertise with Start-Up Entrepreneurs, who in turn assist Women in Transition – creating an “all–win” Partnership. Key to the success of the model, WomensCommunity.com helps women in business to: 1) Form Power Partnerships for accelerated profitability 2) Create information products to generate more income 3) Gain advice, support and resources for accountability 24/7 Denise’s sales success and experience as an associate of Dr. Stephen Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, led her to the realization that creating an online Women’s Community would give experienced businesswomen the opportunity to share their expertise with one another, while giving new businesswomen the opportunity to learn from those who have created higher levels of entrepreneurial success. Trifiletti is author of Create the Business Breakthrough You Want, along with Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hansen and other business gurus. Trifiletti says, “Rather than doing traditional business networking and joining referral groups, focus on building a Power Partner team. Identify those who can help you the most; those to help you to sell your informational products, build your global platform, increase your market reach, provide business solutions, business strategies, best practices, support and accountability. They become your “hand-picked” networking and referral organization and Power Partners™”. The WomensCommunity.Com model allows women to access the knowledge and resources of successful women experts. Discussion Forums, Power Partnership Mastermind groups, educational teleseminars, a rich library of resources and articles, a Members Directory, and Online Store are all available. WomensCommunity.Com is the most comprehensive resource for women in business. Visit Denise Trifiletti WomensCommunity.com Teaches Women in Business How to Build Power Partnerships™ to Increase Their Profits WomensCommunity.com is on a passionate mission to help women in business start, expand, and grow their businesses through the creation of Power Partnerships (strategic alliances, joint ventures) – which is the key to building a blockbuster business while living a life of balance and joy. She is cracking the code of collaboration and the myth of “having to do it all” while helping women to increase their sales and profits. WomensCommunity.com is conducting a Grand Launch of its new online community with the following complimentary and educational Teleseminars presented by businesswomen experts: • Thursday, September 14, 12:00 – 1:15 EST: Building Power Partnerships & Corporate Sponsorships • Thursday, September 21, 12:00 – 1:15 EST: When & How to Hire • Thursday, September 28, 12:00 – 1:15 EST: How to Keep the Cash Flowing • Thursday, October 5, 12:00 – 1:15 EST: Business Planning & Operations • Thursday, October 12, 12:00 – 1:15 EST: Marketing Tips: Do’s and Don’ts • Thursday, October 19, 12:00 – 1:15 EST: The Secrets to Wealthy Health To join the Launch, visit http://www.WomensCommunity.com, register and receive a bonus gift: recorded telesession: The Power of Affiliate and Joint Venture Partnerships for Greater Profits! WomensCommunity.com presents a model of creativity and collaboration. The model includes Established Entrepreneurs sharing their expertise with Start-Up Entrepreneurs, who in turn assist Women in Transition – creating an “all–win” Partnership. Key to the success of the model, WomensCommunity.com helps women in business to: 1) Form Power Partnerships for accelerated profitability 2) Create information products to generate more income 3) Gain advice, support and resources for accountability 24/7 Denise’s sales success and experience as an associate of Dr. Stephen Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, led her to the realization that creating an online Women’s Community would give experienced businesswomen the opportunity to share their expertise with one another, while giving new businesswomen the opportunity to learn from those who have created higher levels of entrepreneurial success. Trifiletti is author of Create the Business Breakthrough You Want, along with Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hansen and other business gurus. Trifiletti says, “Rather than doing traditional business networking and joining referral groups, focus on building a Power Partner team. Identify those who can help you the most; those to help you to sell your informational products, build your global platform, increase your market reach, provide business solutions, business strategies, best practices, support and accountability. They become your “hand-picked” networking and referral organization and Power Partners™”. The WomensCommunity.Com model allows women to access the knowledge and resources of successful women experts. Discussion Forums, Power Partnership Mastermind groups, educational teleseminars, a rich library of resources and articles, a Members Directory, and Online Store are all available. WomensCommunity.Com is the most comprehensive resource for women in business. Visit 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/Hurricane/Katrina/prweb419268.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Hurricane/Katrina/prweb419268.htm While Hurricane Katrina may have long since blown over, the need for emotional healing continues. As the one year anniversary of Katrina approaches, Transitions Expert, Dr. Carol McClelland, offers tips for the survivors and their loved ones to deal with what psychologists call, “The Anniversary Reaction.” [PRWeb Aug 15, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/Hurricane/Katrina/prweb419268.htm Mon, 7 Aug 2006 11:55:09 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Transitions Expert, Dr. Carol McClelland, cautions anyone who was directly involved in Hurricane Katrina – from the survivors, to their friends and relatives, to the rescue workers and the media – to be on the lookout for what psychologists call, “The Anniversary Reaction.” The Anniversary Reaction refers to a process whereby a specific date, time, or environment triggers an individual to revisit any emotions that were put on “pause” while he or she was in survival mode. Although the crisis may have passed, the body retains the emotional memories that were never expressed and that still need to be released. Any big storm or hurricane can trigger the Anniversary Reaction in an individual – especially a major event like Katrina. Emotionally, individuals may experience a feeling of dread or uneasiness, to feeling “out of it,” to feeling anger, frustration, fear, terror or overwhelm. An individual also might feel jumpy, find it hard to take action, be overly worried about personal safety, or obsess about his or her mortality. Physical feelings might include: low energy, illness, panic attacks, addictions, trouble breathing, and stomach aches and headaches, as well as sensory memories related to sights and sounds. Mentally, one’s memory might be foggy or nightmares might occur. Psychologically, one might feel hopeless, depressed, or experience tension within a family or relationship. Spiritually, questions may emerge around one’s faith or world view. The ability to perform at work can also be affected. Hurricane Katrina handed its survivors multiple losses – from loved ones, to family pets, to homes and a lifetime of belongings, to the disbanding of social networks, communities, and life as it was known to be. Below are 8 tips for those who found themselves at the mercy of Hurricane Katrina: Tips for Handling the 1-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina 1. Decide ahead of time how you want to spend this anniversary day and choose a point of focus: Do you want to be alone? With family or friends? In a church or community setting? Do you want to focus on what you’ve lost? Something positive you’ve gained? The relationships that are now in your life? 2. Create a simple ritual: Light a candle, hold a moment of silence, or sing in a circle. Expect tears to fall. Recognize that a tearful celebration is healing. 3. Tell your story: Find someone who is willing to listen and tell the part of your story that you are now ready to tell. Each time you tell your story, you will obtain greater clarity and new insights might emerge. 4. Practice self-care and nurture yourself on a daily basis: Relax with a cup of tea or watch a sunset. Be compassionate with yourself for not being able to get everything on your to-do list done. Eat, sleep and rest, and do some kind of movement. If you are not up to a full workout, stretch a little while you... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/Hurricane/Katrina/prweb419268.htm]]> Carol McClelland PhD The Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, August 29 – Tips for Survivors and Their Loved Ones Transitions Expert, Dr. Carol McClelland, cautions anyone who was directly involved in Hurricane Katrina – from the survivors, to their friends and relatives, to the rescue workers and the media – to be on the lookout for what psychologists call, “The Anniversary Reaction.” The Anniversary Reaction refers to a process whereby a specific date, time, or environment triggers an individual to revisit any emotions that were put on “pause” while he or she was in survival mode. Although the crisis may have passed, the body retains the emotional memories that were never expressed and that still need to be released. Any big storm or hurricane can trigger the Anniversary Reaction in an individual – especially a major event like Katrina. Emotionally, individuals may experience a feeling of dread or uneasiness, to feeling “out of it,” to feeling anger, frustration, fear, terror or overwhelm. An individual also might feel jumpy, find it hard to take action, be overly worried about personal safety, or obsess about his or her mortality. Physical feelings might include: low energy, illness, panic attacks, addictions, trouble breathing, and stomach aches and headaches, as well as sensory memories related to sights and sounds. Mentally, one’s memory might be foggy or nightmares might occur. Psychologically, one might feel hopeless, depressed, or experience tension within a family or relationship. Spiritually, questions may emerge around one’s faith or world view. The ability to perform at work can also be affected. Hurricane Katrina handed its survivors multiple losses – from loved ones, to family pets, to homes and a lifetime of belongings, to the disbanding of social networks, communities, and life as it was known to be. Below are 8 tips for those who found themselves at the mercy of Hurricane Katrina: Tips for Handling the 1-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina 1. Decide ahead of time how you want to spend this anniversary day and choose a point of focus: Do you want to be alone? With family or friends? In a church or community setting? Do you want to focus on what you’ve lost? Something positive you’ve gained? The relationships that are now in your life? 2. Create a simple ritual: Light a candle, hold a moment of silence, or sing in a circle. Expect tears to fall. Recognize that a tearful celebration is healing. 3. Tell your story: Find someone who is willing to listen and tell the part of your story that you are now ready to tell. Each time you tell your story, you will obtain greater clarity and new insights might emerge. 4. Practice self-care and nurture yourself on a daily basis: Relax with a cup of tea or watch a sunset. Be compassionate with yourself for not being able to get everything on your to-do list done. Eat, sleep and rest, and do some kind of movement. If you are not up to a full workout, stretch a little while you... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/Hurricane/Katrina/prweb419268.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb416580.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb416580.htm Randy Peyser, the creator of “Comic Intervention” shares humorous and powerful strategies for singles in search of a loving relationship. If you think true love is possible for everybody on the planet except for you, join Peyser and wild woman, radio host, Vaishali, on “You Are What You Love,” Friday, August 4, 1pm, PST, on Contact Talk Radio. [PRWeb Jul 27, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb416580.htm Fri, 28 Jul 2006 11:18:38 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Randy Peyser the creator of “Comic Intervention” joins wild woman, radio host, Vaishali, on “You Are What You Love,” Friday, August 4, at 1pm, PST, on Contact Talk Radio [http://www.contacttalkradio.com/hosts/vaishali.htm. If you are a single person with an uncanny ability to choose the least available person in a room, or want to release that giant force field that is surrounding you and pushing love away, tune in as Vaishali and Randy Peyser bring new hope, and hilarious insight, to single people whose love life is trickling slower than an intravenous drip. Demonstrating how to turn on the “love faucet,” Peyser will share her personal story about how she found her “happily-ever-after.” In brief, following a seven year drought of intentional singlehood, she went on a quest to find her soulmate. Having made a list of qualities she wanted in a partner, she carefully tacked the list up over her bed in anticipation of attracting her beloved. When six months passed with no love light blinking on the horizon, she declared, “I’m ripe for a relationship.” When yet another few months passed, she declared, “I’m so ripe, I’m fermenting.” Eventually, she ripped her list off the bedroom wall and threw it away, thoroughly disgusted. Deciding to approach the whole relationship bugaboo differently, Peyser then asked herself a series of questions, the answers of which opened the doors for a real love to come her way. She now lives with her sweetheart of five years, (and their two cats who are in couples counseling because they still refuse to bond.) Much of Peyser’s work is featured in a new book called, “The Marriage of Sex and Spirit,” (Elite Press) which includes her interviews with best selling authors’ and relationship experts,’ John Gray and Deepak Chopra. Additionally, Peyser, who is the author of “Crappy to Happy: Small Steps to Big Happiness NOW!” and the upcoming book, “The Power of Miracle Thinking,” has interviewed scores of people who have created loving relationships out of the ashes of their lives. She will share vital information that will blow the socks off of anyone who is having a pity-party over the state of their love life. Listen to “You Are What You Love” on Contact Talk Radio, [http://www.contacttalkradio.com/hosts/vaishali.htm Friday, August 4, 1pm, PST, as Vaishali and Randy Peyser share the techniques they have each discovered that lead to attracting one’s soulmate. Additional upcoming guests on “You Are What You Love” [http://youarewhatyoulove.com include: • July 28th - Brian Narelle, actor, Emmy-award winning writer, cartoonist, stand up comic and spiritualist, discusses his new book, “Living in Vertical Time,” in which he talks about the power that animals have to make us more human. • August 18th - Sarah Bartholomew, astrologer and Feng Shui expert who will field questions from “what is mercury retrograde?” to “how to best organize your living room,” and everything in... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb416580.htm]]> Vaishali Comic Intervention for Single Brooding People in Search of a Relationship Randy Peyser the creator of “Comic Intervention” joins wild woman, radio host, Vaishali, on “You Are What You Love,” Friday, August 4, at 1pm, PST, on Contact Talk Radio [http://www.contacttalkradio.com/hosts/vaishali.htm. If you are a single person with an uncanny ability to choose the least available person in a room, or want to release that giant force field that is surrounding you and pushing love away, tune in as Vaishali and Randy Peyser bring new hope, and hilarious insight, to single people whose love life is trickling slower than an intravenous drip. Demonstrating how to turn on the “love faucet,” Peyser will share her personal story about how she found her “happily-ever-after.” In brief, following a seven year drought of intentional singlehood, she went on a quest to find her soulmate. Having made a list of qualities she wanted in a partner, she carefully tacked the list up over her bed in anticipation of attracting her beloved. When six months passed with no love light blinking on the horizon, she declared, “I’m ripe for a relationship.” When yet another few months passed, she declared, “I’m so ripe, I’m fermenting.” Eventually, she ripped her list off the bedroom wall and threw it away, thoroughly disgusted. Deciding to approach the whole relationship bugaboo differently, Peyser then asked herself a series of questions, the answers of which opened the doors for a real love to come her way. She now lives with her sweetheart of five years, (and their two cats who are in couples counseling because they still refuse to bond.) Much of Peyser’s work is featured in a new book called, “The Marriage of Sex and Spirit,” (Elite Press) which includes her interviews with best selling authors’ and relationship experts,’ John Gray and Deepak Chopra. Additionally, Peyser, who is the author of “Crappy to Happy: Small Steps to Big Happiness NOW!” and the upcoming book, “The Power of Miracle Thinking,” has interviewed scores of people who have created loving relationships out of the ashes of their lives. She will share vital information that will blow the socks off of anyone who is having a pity-party over the state of their love life. Listen to “You Are What You Love” on Contact Talk Radio, [http://www.contacttalkradio.com/hosts/vaishali.htm Friday, August 4, 1pm, PST, as Vaishali and Randy Peyser share the techniques they have each discovered that lead to attracting one’s soulmate. Additional upcoming guests on “You Are What You Love” [http://youarewhatyoulove.com include: • July 28th - Brian Narelle, actor, Emmy-award winning writer, cartoonist, stand up comic and spiritualist, discusses his new book, “Living in Vertical Time,” in which he talks about the power that animals have to make us more human. • August 18th - Sarah Bartholomew, astrologer and Feng Shui expert who will field questions from “what is mercury retrograde?” to “how to best organize your living room,” and everything in... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb416580.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb410389.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb410389.htm Entrepreneurs: learn a fun, new, effective way to easily market your services or products by being yourself, rather than by pushing yourself to do what you really don’t want to do. [PRWeb Jul 18, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb410389.htm Thu, 13 Jul 2006 14:30:28 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://www.marketingontheplayground.com. Talk about a 180-degree turn-around! She went from hating marketing to creating a marketing business in which she began to teach others how to discover their own inner marketer. What Beth discovered is that, when it comes to marketing, there is no one-size-fits-all; there is no one way to market oneself, or one’s services or products that is right for everybody. However, Beth further discovered that there is one critical component that is key to any business person’s marketing success. This key involves finding the form of marketing where entrepreneurs feel the most at ease, versus pushing themselves out of their comfort zone and struggling with the “I should’s,” as in, “I should make phone calls,” or “I should push myself to go to that networking event that I really don’t want to go to.” By focusing on one’s passions and strengths, and by incorporating one’s best learning style, the form of marketing that comes most naturally to an entrepreneur can be found. Let’s face it, some of us do well in large group situations, while others of us enjoy more intimate one-on-one interactions. If you are a... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb410389.htm]]> Beth Woodward The "I-Hate-to-Market" Plan for Marketing Success http://www.marketingontheplayground.com. Talk about a 180-degree turn-around! She went from hating marketing to creating a marketing business in which she began to teach others how to discover their own inner marketer. What Beth discovered is that, when it comes to marketing, there is no one-size-fits-all; there is no one way to market oneself, or one’s services or products that is right for everybody. However, Beth further discovered that there is one critical component that is key to any business person’s marketing success. This key involves finding the form of marketing where entrepreneurs feel the most at ease, versus pushing themselves out of their comfort zone and struggling with the “I should’s,” as in, “I should make phone calls,” or “I should push myself to go to that networking event that I really don’t want to go to.” By focusing on one’s passions and strengths, and by incorporating one’s best learning style, the form of marketing that comes most naturally to an entrepreneur can be found. Let’s face it, some of us do well in large group situations, while others of us enjoy more intimate one-on-one interactions. If you are a... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb410389.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb409986.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb409986.htm Dannion Brinkley stars on “You Are What You Love” on Contact Talk Radio, July 14, 1 PM, Pacific Standard Time. [PRWeb Jul 12, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb409986.htm Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:41:20 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://www.contacttalkradio.com/hosts/vaishali.htm). From one’s sex life, to one’s financial situation, to the nature of reality, no subject is off limits as Brinkley and Vaishali slice and dice their way through questions hurled their way by listeners. Check a box: Is your mind your best friend or your worst enemy? Brinkley and Vaishali will help listeners transform any limiting beliefs, and provide a fresh perspective when it comes to the big questions, such as, Who am I?” “Why am I here?” and “What is my purpose?” Dannion Brinkley, who is a big fan of Vaishali’s, states that “Vaishali has the most original slant on spirituality I have ever seen.” It is guaranteed that listeners are going to be treated to some helpful, and often amusing, responses as the ultimate wild man and wild woman let loose on the subjects of sex, diets, hospice, and life after death on Contact Talk Radio (http://www.contacttalkradio.com/hosts/vaishali.htm). Joining Vashali on future shows are: • Randy Peyser, author of the upcoming book, “The Power of Miracle Thinking” who will share the one step that people miss when they want to create a miracle for themselves; • Jonathan Rose, head of the New Century Publications Division for the Swedenborg Organization, who shares how to bring greater mastery to our human experience; • Sarah Bartholomew and Mark Borax, two astrologers who bring a very different flavor to astrology as they share how to get the most out of life…and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear two of the wisest and most entertaining teachers of spiritual thought on the planet today! Dannion Brinkley stars on “You Are What You Love” airs on Contact Talk Radio, Friday, July 14 at 1pm, PST. http://www.contacttalkradio.com/hosts/vaishali.htm # # #]]> Vaishali Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll ... and Spirituality? http://www.contacttalkradio.com/hosts/vaishali.htm). From one’s sex life, to one’s financial situation, to the nature of reality, no subject is off limits as Brinkley and Vaishali slice and dice their way through questions hurled their way by listeners. Check a box: Is your mind your best friend or your worst enemy? Brinkley and Vaishali will help listeners transform any limiting beliefs, and provide a fresh perspective when it comes to the big questions, such as, Who am I?” “Why am I here?” and “What is my purpose?” Dannion Brinkley, who is a big fan of Vaishali’s, states that “Vaishali has the most original slant on spirituality I have ever seen.” It is guaranteed that listeners are going to be treated to some helpful, and often amusing, responses as the ultimate wild man and wild woman let loose on the subjects of sex, diets, hospice, and life after death on Contact Talk Radio (http://www.contacttalkradio.com/hosts/vaishali.htm). Joining Vashali on future shows are: • Randy Peyser, author of the upcoming book, “The Power of Miracle Thinking” who will share the one step that people miss when they want to create a miracle for themselves; • Jonathan Rose, head of the New Century Publications Division for the Swedenborg Organization, who shares how to bring greater mastery to our human experience; • Sarah Bartholomew and Mark Borax, two astrologers who bring a very different flavor to astrology as they share how to get the most out of life…and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear two of the wisest and most entertaining teachers of spiritual thought on the planet today! Dannion Brinkley stars on “You Are What You Love” airs on Contact Talk Radio, Friday, July 14 at 1pm, PST. http://www.contacttalkradio.com/hosts/vaishali.htm # # #]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/6/prweb400394.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/6/prweb400394.htm No subject is off limits on the new spiritual radio show, “You Are What You Love,” as host, Vaishali, who has been described as a cross between Lenny Bruce and an Ascended Master, blends the teachings of the world’s major religions with Groucho Marx, Cheech and Chong, Jimi Hendrix, James Dean, and Homer Simpson All on Contact Talk Radio. [PRWeb Jun 21, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/6/prweb400394.htm Tue, 20 Jun 2006 17:15:26 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Contact Talk Radio Network, Friday, June 23 from 1-2pm, Pacific Standard Time. Is your mind your best friend or your worst enemy? Vaishali, an intellectual, yet highly irreverent mystic, magically stirs up concepts and stories from such traditional sources as Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Sufism, and blends them with the teachings of the ancient mystic, Emmanuel Swedenborg. But don’t expect her to stop there. Vaishali, who is the author of a book also called, “You Are What You Love,” is equally adept when it comes to discussing the spiritual teachings of Groucho Marx, Cheech and Chong, Jimi Hendrix, James Dean, or Homer Simpson. Joining Vashali on July 14 is Dannion Brinkley, the best selling author of “Saved by the Light,” which has sold in the millions. Brinkley, who is a big fan of Vaishali’s, states that “Vaishali has the most original slant on spirituality he has ever seen.” Hear the ultimate wild man and wild woman as they let loose on the subjects of sex, diets, hospice, and life after death. Joining Vashali on future shows are: • Randy Peyser, the “Chutzpah Deva” and author of the upcoming book, “The Power of Miracle Thinking” who will share the one step that people miss when they want to create a miracle for themselves; • Jonathan Rose, head of the New Century Publications Division for the Swedenborg Organization, who shares how to bring greater mastery to our human experience; • Abagayle, a shining example of how to overcome indescribable rage as she learns how to forgive the man who murdered her daughter; and • Sarah Bartholomew and Mark Borax, two astrologers who bring a very different flavor to astrology as they share how to get the most out of life. Says Vaishali: "Until now, radio has been used to bring forth a huge influx of fear. It’s time to take back the airwaves from selling tampons and terrorism. We’ve got one hour to explore what makes our lives meaningful, to talk about the big questions in life, and share how to get the most out of life. Listen to “You Are What You Love.” I promise that radio will never be the same, and neither will your perspective.” Don’t miss this opportunity to hear one of the wisest and most entertaining teachers of spiritual thought on the planet today, along with her inspiring guests. “You Are What You Love” airs on Contact Talk Radio, on Friday, June 23 at 1pm, PST. # # #]]> Vaishali Hot New Spiritual Radio Show Premieres June 23; Stirs Up Controversy Contact Talk Radio Network, Friday, June 23 from 1-2pm, Pacific Standard Time. Is your mind your best friend or your worst enemy? Vaishali, an intellectual, yet highly irreverent mystic, magically stirs up concepts and stories from such traditional sources as Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Sufism, and blends them with the teachings of the ancient mystic, Emmanuel Swedenborg. But don’t expect her to stop there. Vaishali, who is the author of a book also called, “You Are What You Love,” is equally adept when it comes to discussing the spiritual teachings of Groucho Marx, Cheech and Chong, Jimi Hendrix, James Dean, or Homer Simpson. Joining Vashali on July 14 is Dannion Brinkley, the best selling author of “Saved by the Light,” which has sold in the millions. Brinkley, who is a big fan of Vaishali’s, states that “Vaishali has the most original slant on spirituality he has ever seen.” Hear the ultimate wild man and wild woman as they let loose on the subjects of sex, diets, hospice, and life after death. Joining Vashali on future shows are: • Randy Peyser, the “Chutzpah Deva” and author of the upcoming book, “The Power of Miracle Thinking” who will share the one step that people miss when they want to create a miracle for themselves; • Jonathan Rose, head of the New Century Publications Division for the Swedenborg Organization, who shares how to bring greater mastery to our human experience; • Abagayle, a shining example of how to overcome indescribable rage as she learns how to forgive the man who murdered her daughter; and • Sarah Bartholomew and Mark Borax, two astrologers who bring a very different flavor to astrology as they share how to get the most out of life. Says Vaishali: "Until now, radio has been used to bring forth a huge influx of fear. It’s time to take back the airwaves from selling tampons and terrorism. We’ve got one hour to explore what makes our lives meaningful, to talk about the big questions in life, and share how to get the most out of life. Listen to “You Are What You Love.” I promise that radio will never be the same, and neither will your perspective.” Don’t miss this opportunity to hear one of the wisest and most entertaining teachers of spiritual thought on the planet today, along with her inspiring guests. “You Are What You Love” airs on Contact Talk Radio, on Friday, June 23 at 1pm, PST. # # #]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/5/prweb383093.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/5/prweb383093.htm The 7 Powerful Secrets of Emotional Sex helps singles discover the biggest mistake that most individuals make when searching for love or their 'soul mate,' and learn what it takes to create a lasting, healthy, fulfilling relationship. [PRWeb May 10, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/5/prweb383093.htm Tue, 6 Jun 2006 13:50:06 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.7emotionalsecrets.com, the key to finding and creating a fulfilling relationship has little to do with the attraction or sexual desire that one feels upon meeting a new person, but has everything to do with the power of one’s mind and one’s understanding of what it takes to make a correct choice to begin with when pursuing a soul mate or partner. So, what are the choices? Love or lust?; attraction or beauty?; and sex or sexual desire? When a door swings open and a new person enters one’s life, most individuals do not make the kinds of choices that lead to greater happiness. Instead, they choose to enter into some version of a relationship that is based on the worst possible choice for themselves. Vish shares the example of a person who is presented with a choice of being given a $10 bill or a $100 bill. Naturally, he or she will choose the $100 bill because this individual has the ability to distinguish between the two bills and understands that the $100 bill has a value that is greater than the $10 bill. When it comes to this kind of choice, all individuals can agree that choosing the $100 bill is the right choice. However, when it comes to relationships, most people will choose lust over love; attraction over beauty, and desire over sex. “If an individual can make a choice between 10 and 100, why cant’ he or she choose love over lust?” asks Vish, who believes that it is the mind that interferes with one’s choice, and that it is up to us to change our thought processes. “You have to make better choices in your life. If you do not know the difference between love and lust, you are shooting in the dark.” Distinguishing between one’s ability to make a choice based on beauty versus attraction, Vish says, “Don’t participate in attraction; the best choice is beauty. Attraction is like gift wrap, but beauty is the ultimate gift. When you go after the gift wrap, you tear it apart, but the real beauty lies inside. When a relationship is primarily based on attraction, a question will linger in the mind of the person feeling the attraction: he will think about what it is that he finds so attractive. If a relationship is based upon an attraction, even after the question has been asked -- and answered -- the question will not go away. Instead, it will remain in the person’s mind as he thinks about the other’s sexy looks, her smile, or her great body, etc. If, on the other hand, a person sees another’s beauty, he will perceive the inner value of the other through the observance of her personality. “Actions taken from beauty are healthier than attraction,” says Vish, who states that sex is 90% emotional,... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/5/prweb383093.htm]]> A. Vishwanath Anantharaman Playing the Love Game to Win www.7emotionalsecrets.com, the key to finding and creating a fulfilling relationship has little to do with the attraction or sexual desire that one feels upon meeting a new person, but has everything to do with the power of one’s mind and one’s understanding of what it takes to make a correct choice to begin with when pursuing a soul mate or partner. So, what are the choices? Love or lust?; attraction or beauty?; and sex or sexual desire? When a door swings open and a new person enters one’s life, most individuals do not make the kinds of choices that lead to greater happiness. Instead, they choose to enter into some version of a relationship that is based on the worst possible choice for themselves. Vish shares the example of a person who is presented with a choice of being given a $10 bill or a $100 bill. Naturally, he or she will choose the $100 bill because this individual has the ability to distinguish between the two bills and understands that the $100 bill has a value that is greater than the $10 bill. When it comes to this kind of choice, all individuals can agree that choosing the $100 bill is the right choice. However, when it comes to relationships, most people will choose lust over love; attraction over beauty, and desire over sex. “If an individual can make a choice between 10 and 100, why cant’ he or she choose love over lust?” asks Vish, who believes that it is the mind that interferes with one’s choice, and that it is up to us to change our thought processes. “You have to make better choices in your life. If you do not know the difference between love and lust, you are shooting in the dark.” Distinguishing between one’s ability to make a choice based on beauty versus attraction, Vish says, “Don’t participate in attraction; the best choice is beauty. Attraction is like gift wrap, but beauty is the ultimate gift. When you go after the gift wrap, you tear it apart, but the real beauty lies inside. When a relationship is primarily based on attraction, a question will linger in the mind of the person feeling the attraction: he will think about what it is that he finds so attractive. If a relationship is based upon an attraction, even after the question has been asked -- and answered -- the question will not go away. Instead, it will remain in the person’s mind as he thinks about the other’s sexy looks, her smile, or her great body, etc. If, on the other hand, a person sees another’s beauty, he will perceive the inner value of the other through the observance of her personality. “Actions taken from beauty are healthier than attraction,” says Vish, who states that sex is 90% emotional,... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/5/prweb383093.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb376039.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb376039.htm Who do you know who can talk about the spirituality of Homer Simpson, Jimi Hendrix, James Dean, or Cheech and Chong with as much aplomb as she can talk about the world’s great mystical traditions or major religions? "You Are What You Love" by Vaishali, (Purple Haze Press), is the definitive 21st Century guide for spiritual seekers of timeless wisdom who are searching for the answers to life's biggest questions. [PRWeb Apr 25, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb376039.htm Tue, 6 Jun 2006 15:03:10 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://www.purpleV.com. Fortunately, for both the spiritually adept and layman, "You Are What You Love," doesn’t stick like dry rice cakes on the roof of one’s mouth while delving into such subjects as consciousness, spiritual growth, the function of the ego, or the nature of mind itself, but rather offers a fresh, new, often humorous slant on bringing alive the essence of eternal truth. In between the traditional and the unconventional, readers will discover the core teaching the author feels binds many of the divergent philosophies and individuals together, which is namely that “you are what you love.” Based on the work of one of the author’s favorite teachers, the 17th Century mystic, Emmanuel Swedenborg, Vaishali states, “You are what you love, and you love whatever it is you are giving your attention to right now. For example, if one is worried about their income, what they love is being in a state of perpetual fear. If one is stewing over a relationship, what they love is to stew.” Explains Vaishali, who has worked to extrapolate the extremely turgid writings of many brilliant philosophers like Swedenborg (who only wrote in Latin), and convert them into bite-sized concepts that anyone can understand, “We do not have love, we are love. Love is not a possession. You can’t lose it like a cheap pair of sunglasses in a gas station bathroom. Nobody can take it away from you. This book is about knowing you don’t have love, you are inseparable from it. You don’t have to earn it; you don’t have to justify it; you don’t have to wait until other people decide that you’re good enough to own it; you claim it because you don’t have it; you are it! Since you don’t have love, you are love, this also means you don’t have God-consciousness; you are God-consciousness.” Calling "You Are What You Love" “nothing short of brilliant," Dannion Brinkley, the best selling author of "Saved by the Light," states, “This book is a spiritual recipe for serving up wisdom at its best. Vaishali shows you how to take the knowledge of the ages, mix it with the clarity of a flawless diamond, and stir in the truth of Heaven. Dine on it daily!” Dr. Brian Breiling, the author of Light Years Ahead, agrees, stating, “Vaishali’s writing provides a clear road map showing how we can practice realigning our insights to the gates of heaven itself.” Rave reviews have also been received from the world-renowned medical intuitive, Anthony William, who has gone as far as to say, “Vaishali provides a window into the future of spirituality.” "You Are What You Love" delivers the secret to finding true happiness and purpose in life – especially for those who have hit a pothole on the road to enlightenment. Vaishali says she wrote the book so that anyone, regardless of their religious... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb376039.htm]]> Stephanie Buenger "You Are What You Love" Receives Rave Reviews http://www.purpleV.com. Fortunately, for both the spiritually adept and layman, "You Are What You Love," doesn’t stick like dry rice cakes on the roof of one’s mouth while delving into such subjects as consciousness, spiritual growth, the function of the ego, or the nature of mind itself, but rather offers a fresh, new, often humorous slant on bringing alive the essence of eternal truth. In between the traditional and the unconventional, readers will discover the core teaching the author feels binds many of the divergent philosophies and individuals together, which is namely that “you are what you love.” Based on the work of one of the author’s favorite teachers, the 17th Century mystic, Emmanuel Swedenborg, Vaishali states, “You are what you love, and you love whatever it is you are giving your attention to right now. For example, if one is worried about their income, what they love is being in a state of perpetual fear. If one is stewing over a relationship, what they love is to stew.” Explains Vaishali, who has worked to extrapolate the extremely turgid writings of many brilliant philosophers like Swedenborg (who only wrote in Latin), and convert them into bite-sized concepts that anyone can understand, “We do not have love, we are love. Love is not a possession. You can’t lose it like a cheap pair of sunglasses in a gas station bathroom. Nobody can take it away from you. This book is about knowing you don’t have love, you are inseparable from it. You don’t have to earn it; you don’t have to justify it; you don’t have to wait until other people decide that you’re good enough to own it; you claim it because you don’t have it; you are it! Since you don’t have love, you are love, this also means you don’t have God-consciousness; you are God-consciousness.” Calling "You Are What You Love" “nothing short of brilliant," Dannion Brinkley, the best selling author of "Saved by the Light," states, “This book is a spiritual recipe for serving up wisdom at its best. Vaishali shows you how to take the knowledge of the ages, mix it with the clarity of a flawless diamond, and stir in the truth of Heaven. Dine on it daily!” Dr. Brian Breiling, the author of Light Years Ahead, agrees, stating, “Vaishali’s writing provides a clear road map showing how we can practice realigning our insights to the gates of heaven itself.” Rave reviews have also been received from the world-renowned medical intuitive, Anthony William, who has gone as far as to say, “Vaishali provides a window into the future of spirituality.” "You Are What You Love" delivers the secret to finding true happiness and purpose in life – especially for those who have hit a pothole on the road to enlightenment. Vaishali says she wrote the book so that anyone, regardless of their religious... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/4/prweb376039.htm]]> 00:15:00 no