Human Behavior – What A Trip

Living with Purpose is something most of us strive to do. Life often sends us down unexpected paths and as we react to those situations we can get burdened and lose sight of our paths and passions. Dr. Jonathan Brower and his guest, Heather McCloskey Beck, will discuss how to identify the belief barriers and help to get back on track to living life with passion and purpose. Heather McCloskey Beck is an inspirational author and speaker, musician and founder of the global peace movement, Peace Flash. Dedicated to creating Dynamic Peace within our world, Heather is a columnist for The Huffington Post and frequently speaks to audiences across the United States, and is now expanding her reach internationally. With a growing following on her Facebook pages that has surpassed One Million fans, Beck offers both virtual and on-site workshops and events to inspire people to create lives they truly love. If you would like to connect with Heather, you can visit her at her Facebook pages. Here are a few: www.facebook.com/HeatherMcCloskeyBeckAuthor , www.facebook.com/PeaceFlash , www.facebook.com/TaketheLeapBook.

Have you ever thought that you and a family member, friend, or coworker were at odds somehow but just couldn’t place a finger on it? Sabotaging, undervaluing, or undermining your efforts subtly? It’s a behavior we all to play into from time to time. Dr Brower’s guest, Andrea Brandt, author of * Keys to Eliminating Passive-Aggressiveness will be sharing her insights on this all too common behavior. Andrea Brandt, Ph.D., M.F.T., brings over 30 years of clinical experience to the role of supporting women in achieving a healthy work-life balance. She is a recognized expert on the management of anger and frustration – common emotions faced by professional women today. Dr. Brandt supports women in understanding where their mindsets, previous experiences, and current realities interrupt the pursuit of balance, meaning and happiness at home and at work. Offering a variety of workshops, tools, individual and group sessions and presentations, she reveals and teaches positive paths to emotional health, helping women reinvent and empower themselves. Dr. Brandt emphasizes the mind-body-heart connection as a key to mental, physical and emotional wellness. In and beyond her practice, she helps women bring joy and enthusiasm into all aspects of their lives.

We all face great challenges in our live at some point in our lives. None can compare to that of parents whose children are affected by a life threatening disease let alone a single parent who is tasked with handling it on her own. Today, Dr. Jonathan Brower will interview one such parent, Anne Marie Hamming, to discuss her journey and the lessons she learned along the way.

Pets have for a long time been known to contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of humans. Jonathan will be discussing these amazing affects with special guest Allen Anderson, author of A Dog Named Leaf. Allen Anderson and his wife Linda Anderson are best-selling authors of fifteen internationally distributed books about the health benefits of pets and co-founders of Angel Animals Network. The Andersons’ 2006 book about animal rescue and Allen’s 2013 memoir, A Dog Named Leaf, won the prestigious American Society of Journalists & Authors Outstanding Book Awards. Information on Allen Anderson can be found at www.angelanimals.net as well as www.angelanimals.net to view previous interviews, and their current list of books.

Leah Lund is a Holistic Health Coach & Neuro Nutrition Specialist with a holistic approach to energy, mood and weight. Leah founded One Whole Health where she uses food and targeted nutrients as nutritional repair for managing your anxiety, depression, low energy, insomnia, lack of focus, compulsions, lack of confidence, overwhelm, weight gain, stress management and more. Her virtual coaching programs combined with on-line journal give you a highly personalized experience, accelerate your results and help you look and feel your best without relying on will power. Details on her coaching programs, The Brain Makeover and One Whole Health Wellness Retreats available at www.onewholehealth.com

Today on Human Behavior…What a Trip, Dr. Brower will be interviewing author and professional Psychologist Susan Tschudi regarding Family and Marriage Therapy and understanding family members with ADD. Susan Tschudi is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Westlake Village, CA. Susan received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s Degree in Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. She is an adjunct faculty member in the graduate psychology department at Pepperdine University. In 2012 her book “Loving Someone with Attention Deficit Disorder: A Practical Guide to Understanding Your Partner, Improving Communication & Strengthening Your Relationship”, was published by New Harbinger Publishing and is also a chapter contributor to the soon to be published textbook titled, “The Distracted Couple: The Impact of ADHD on Adult Relationships. The book helps the reader understand that they symptoms associated with ADD can turn up in every areas of an individual’s life and, if not understood, can impair the health and well-being of a relationship. As a relationship expert and experienced speaker, she has addressed local, national, and international groups on the subject of relationships and Attention Deficit Disorder. More can be learned about Susan and her works by going to www.lovingsomeonewithadd.com .

Today on Human Behavior…What a Trip, Jonathan will be interviewing Tim Kanter who will be discussing the healing power of humor and his life experiences. Tim Kanter, Co-Creative Director for Clean Up Comedy along with Jeremy Zeller has been writing, directing, performing on stage since 1993 and Jeremy having been performing comedy since high school. Tim Kanter and Jeremy have traveled across the country performing for children and adults who need a good laugh. They performed free shows at children's hospitals, youth homes and homeless shelters. Overall, they traveled over 3000 miles, through 8 states, at 14 different locations, for 100’s of men, women, and children looking to enlighten and inspire using humor. When not on the stage Tim can be found spending time with his wife Angela and his daughters Megan and Emma, training as a black belt in the martial art To Shin Do, attending bible college, serving at his church, or working at his business. Tim Kanter can be reached at www.getbenefitsinsurance.com.

Dr. Jonathan Brower will be addressing Domestic Violence and related issues on this week’s program with guest Dr. Michael Levittan. Dr. Michael specializes in treating Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Anger management, Domestic violence, Child Abuse,, and Spousal Abuse in the greater Los Angeles area. He is also a Media Psychologist and Expert Witness. Dr. Michael believes that being a psychotherapist is both an honor and privilege that must be nurtured and cherished. He states: “Patients, couples, and group members show tremendous courage in revealing their personal struggles, shameful feelings, heaviest burdens, darkest secrets, and wishful longings to me. They do so with hopes of achieving clarity, healing, fulfillment, and contentment.” He feels that helping his patients is an awesome and meaningful responsibility and accepts the challenges with humility, seriousness, sensitivity, and enthusiasm. Dr. Michael goes on to say: “Being a therapist is emotional, intellectual, creative, always fascinating, and requires an open-mind. Trust must be established in order to help patients overcome pain and achieve their goals. I take active steps to be fully present in my life. I know that opportunities for joy, laughter, love, and a meaningful life are present all around us!”

Today Dr. Jonathan Brower will be discussing Manners & Etiquette and their effects in our society with his guest Robyn Jackson Director of the Civility School. As the world changes and evolves there are some things that remain constant for progressive society that involves how we communicate with one another. Manners, Etiquette, and Diplomacy convey respect and garner respect which create a mutually beneficial relationships. Often, our first impressions are the lasting ones and it’s important we start with using our manners. Robyn is the director of The Civility School, which offers children, teens, and adults a unique combination of social skills training and modern etiquette instruction not found in other programs. Instead of only teaching rote rules of good manners, Robyn encourages participants to strengthen their powers of empathy, which allows them to understand their effect on others and to also become a more engaging peer, family member, and/or employee. This, combined with etiquette and social skills instruction, provides the participants with a broader and deeper set of skills, which is more easily transferrable to a variety of situations and cultures.

Like so many everyday Americans, Jonathan’s guest today, Steven Schlah is anything but ordinary. Stevens life is filled with unique stories and experiences. Listen as Jonathan and Steven discuss his life and thoughts on “Human Behavior…What a Trip”. Steven Schlah was born on March 23, 1946 in So. Pasadena, CA. He was later adopted in August of '46, to Norman and Virginia Schlah and grew up in the Los Angeles, Inglewood, and Santa Barbara area. Steven dropped out of college and volunteered for service in the army but was denied due to medical reasons. Ironically 6 months later was drafted to serve in Vietnam where he worked on aircraft and as a Public Information Specialist. After being Honorably Discharged from the Army, he continued his education receiving his degree from UCSB in History and Political Science and also having completed the ROTC program. Steven decided not to pursue a career as an officer instead he elected to aid fellow veterans find employment through his position at the National Alliance of Business. “Jobs for Vets” program. Steven also aided in establishing self-help programs to aid veterans with PTSD. Steven has always found himself politically active and socially involved. Having both served and later protested the Vietnam war with friends like Ron Kovic (“Born on the 4th of July”). Steven shares his unique perspective having lost 13 of his high school classmates in the war and experiencing the “Survivor Guilt” from his time serving. He also had the pleasure of speaking with Ronald Reagan during the Republican Nomination Convention at his hotel. Later Steven would be encouraged to volunteer as a “reading tutor” which lead him to go back to school to become a teacher of Social Studies and has spent 18 years studying Ancient Egypt. He has also dealt with the challenge of researching his own biological family and was able to locate and make contact with his birthmother which coincidentally worked on aircraft as well (“Rosie the Riveter”) during WWII. Steven has also performed as a lead singer and performed with recognized Rock N Roll groups. Steven is one of Americas own.

The focus on Jonathan Brower’s show this week will be focusing on overweight children and their families and their ongoing battle with child obesity. Jonathan’s guest, Debbie Danowski, author of “Why Can’t My Child Stop Eating?”. As our nation grapples with an obesity epidemic that threatens the future lives, health, and happiness of our children, Jonathan and Debbie will discuss the numerous aspects and formulate real-world solutions to the social, emotional, and physical problems of overweight children.

Jonathan Brower’s Guest this week is John Baxton, An acclaimed film critic and biographer, John Baxter is the author of “The Perfect Meal”. John and Jonathan will discuss Johns experiences within the culinary world and the many exotic age old delicacies in France and abroad. Human Behavior as it relates to what we eat and the diversity within the cultures in which we experience them.

As a published poet, Brian has also written a variety of “poems with a glow®” which make up his Laminated Luminescence Collection. They are intended to touch the heart and soul of each individual, as well as administer to the whole of humanity.