Moments with Marianne

Are your thoughts holding you back, and what would change if you could finally break free? Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Tracy Doyle on her new book Life Storms Finding Your Clear Sky: Practices to Overcome Negative Thinking, Build Connection, & Find Fulfillment. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Tracy Doyle is a resilience coach, award-winning author of Life Storms: Finding Your Clear Sky, and creator of the Aurora Method. Her journey from a...

What does Amazon’s $340 billion investment really mean for jobs, local communities, and the future of AI across America? Tune in for Holly Sullivan Vice President of Worldwide Economic Development Policy at Amazon on the findings of Amazon’s 2025 U.S. Economic Impact Report. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com
 
Holly Sullivan is the Vice President of Worldwide Economic Development Policy at Amazon, where she drives large-scale growth strategies that fuel job creation and innovation across the glo...

What if the life you’ve been living isn’t who you truly are, and something deeper has been waiting to be remembered? Tune in TODAY for an inspiring conversation with Robert A. Wilson as we explore 7 Ways to Embody My Cowboy Wisdom and Release Past Energies.   

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Robert A. Wilson is not just a speaker, but a tempest of down-home charm and profound wisdom that resonates on a frequen...

Are we carrying the pain of the world, and if so, how can awareness help us heal it? Tune in for Liz Moyer Benferhat on her new book When the World Hurts: Why the World’s Pain Makes Sense—and What You Can Do About It.

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Empath by nature and change-maker by trade, Liz Moyer Benferhat has worked in the sustainable development field for nearly twenty years, she knows how much heart goes...

What if the key to lasting love isn’t perfection, but learning how to navigate the challenges together? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Nico & Devon Hase on their new book This Messy, Gorgeous Love: A Buddhist Guide to Lasting Partnership. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

nico + devon hase are married Buddhist teachers helping couples face—­ and blossom in—­ the truth about long-­ term romance. nico lived in a monastery for six yea...

What if one small act of kindness could change someone’s entire day, or even their life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lisa Winston on Kindness Stones. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Lisa Winston is an intuitive abstract and mixed‑media artist, five‑time #1 international bestselling author, professional vocalist of more than 40 years, and devoted mom whose creative life is guided by intuition, energy, and heart. Her artistic journey has evolved from wat...

Did you know that thousands of horses and donkeys face the kill pen every single day across the U.S.? What would a second chance for them look like? Tune in for an eye-opening discussion with Tahlia Fischer, co-founder at All Seated in a Barn rescue. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Tahlia Fischer is the co-founder of All Seated in a Barn, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing horses and donkeys from ki...

Mother’s Day is one of the biggest celebrations of the year - and families are making it more meaningful with connection and quality time. This year, Mexican Chef Pati Jinich and Eggland’s Best are inspiring families to create a vibrant, memory-making brunch at home - bringing everyone together through food, culture, and tradition. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  

Pati Jinich is a Mexican chef, NY...

When the lines between the ordinary and the magical blur, what does it really mean to belong? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Linda Drattell on her new novel The Peccadilloes of Filamena Phipps. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Linda Drattell is an award-winning poet and writer who splits her time between Boulder, Colorado and  Barcelona. Her poems have been published in online magazines and in print with var...

When everything feels like too much, what actually helps you make it through one more day? Tune in for an insightful conversation with Niyc Pidgeon as we explore her new book One More Day: Find Strength and Resilience through Your Darkest Times with Life-Saving Tools from Positive Psychology.

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Niyc Pidgeon is an award winning Positive Psychologist, TEDx & Keynote Speaker, Business Mentor, and author of books Now I...

What if one simple hug—just 20 seconds of connection—could change everything in a child’s life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Katherynne Martin on her new children’s book The Twenty Second Love Hug. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Katherynne Martin is a passionate children's author with a big heart and an even bigger hug. As a wife, mother, and first-time grandmother, she has embraced the storytelli...

What if the parts of yourself you’ve been avoiding hold the key to your greatest growth? Tune in for an inspiring discussion Kelly Ann Street on her new book Embrace the Dark: Heal & Find Balance in Life's Deepest Shadows

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Kelly Ann Street is a licensed therapist, author, and speaker whose work focuses on trauma, grief, and major life transitions. She integrates depth psychology, Internal Family Sys...

How did one woman’s voice shape the fate of a nation? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Debra Yates on her new book Woman Of Many Names. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Debra Yates hails from Ohio but now resides in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Although she began her writing later in life, she did so with great passion. Being of Cherokee descent and having had stories passed down from...

What if the patterns in your life didn’t begin here, but in a past life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Michelle Brock on her new book Who Do You Think You Are?: An Interactive Journey Through Your Past Lives and into Your Best Future. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Michelle Brock is a New York City–based spiritual development life coach who specializes in past-life regression. Her work has be...

What if the future isn’t happening to you but through you, and it’s full of more possibility than you could even imagine? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Steven Kotler on his new book We Are as Gods: A Survival Guide for the Age of Abundance. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Steven Kotler  is an American journalist, award-winning NYT best-selling author, and entrepreneur, recognized globally for his wor...

Financial stress is hitting more than just wallets—it’s impacting the workplace. New data shows 60% of Americans feel financial anxiety, and 40% have even missed work because of it—affecting productivity and performance. Tune in for Geoff Howard, CEO of Money Confidence Project. https://moneyconfidenceproject.org

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com   

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What if the words we speak to ourselves and others influence our lives more than we realize? Would you change your language? Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Judy Goodman, CPC, CSRC, CRC as we explore the power of our words and how conscious language can heal, connect, and transform our lives. 

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Internationally recognized, Judy Goodman may possibly be one of the most gifted teachers, and m...

What if the key to overcoming doubt is recognizing that you’ve been whole all along? Tune in for an insightful conversation with Lodro Rinzler as we explore his new book You Are Good, You Are Enough: Free Yourself from the Trap of Doubt and Return to Basic Goodness. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Lodro Rinzler is a Buddhist teacher and the author of several books, including the international bestseller The Budd...

What if releasing what no longer serves you could open the door to real change? Tune in for an insightful conversation with Lori Dyan as we explore her book Burn Your Sh*t: The Life-Changing Magic of Rituals.

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Lori Dyan is a tarot expert, two-time national bestselling author, and sought-after speaker with more than 35 years of experience working with tarot as a practical tool for insight and transformation. Known for h...

What if one of history’s most famous billionaires pulled off the greatest disappearance of the 20th century? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Major General (ret.) Mark Musick on his book Boxes: The Secret Life of Howard Hughes. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Mark Musick retired from the military in 2008 at the rank of Major General.  In 2002 Mark met Eva McLelland who told him a secret which she h...

Can pretending to be enemies protect your reputation, or reveal everything you’ve been trying to hide? Tune in for a discussion with India Holton on her new novel The Antiquarian's Object of Desire. 
 
Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

India Holton is a USA Today, Indie, and international bestselling New Zealand author. She lives in a cottage in a small country town, where she spends far too much time in he...

In a world seeking hope and change, could a new perspective transform us all? Tune in for an inspiring discussion Dick Larson on Reappearance of the Christ and the Masters of Wisdom. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Dick Larson is a counselor with a background in education who addresses the issues of meditation and practical spirituality. He has been a guest on radio talk shows nationwide, co-hosted a radio pr...

What hidden truths about compassion and bravery might these ancient Tibetan tales reveal for our lives today? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Laura Burges on her new children’s book Wisdom Stories of Tibet: Tales of Magic, Adventure, and Bravery. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Laura Burges (Ryuko Eitai) is a Soto Zen teacher who received monastic training at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. She teaches at San Francisco Zen Center and othe...

Ever wonder how ancient wisdom can transform your daily life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion Daniel Joseph on his  book Swimming With The Whale: The Miracles, Wonders and Healings with Daskalos & the Researchers of Truth. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Daniel Joseph is the founder of Researchers of Truth a lifelong spiritual seeker, author, and teacher who has spent more than five decades studying consciousness, ancient wisdom traditions, and the deeper nature of h...

Why do high-achieving women struggle to own their success? Tune in for an inspiring discussion Darby Bonomi, PhD, on her new book Unshrinkable: Why Strong Women Secretly Criticize, Diminish, and Thwart Themselves…and How to Stop. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Darby Bonomi, PhD, is a sport and performance psychologist who has facilitated transformations in hundreds of high-achieving individuals. After two decades as a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, and faculty member at the...

What if the story you’ve believed about yourself isn’t true and rewriting it could change everything? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Tricia Baxley on her new book The Stories We Tell Ourselves: The Soul Journey to Uncovering the Hidden Scripts That Define Us. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Tricia Baxley is a Certified MBTI Practitioner and a Certified Life Coach, empowering others to overcome obstacles and embrace their...

What if your deepest pain is leading you to your greatest love story? Join us for an inspiring discussion with Robyn Vogel, MA, on her new book Come Back to Love: A Path to Healing.  

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Robyn Vogel, MA, is a trauma-informed psychotherapist, IFS-trained clinician, couples specialist, and certified Love and Intimacy Coach who helps individuals and couples heal relational wounds and build emotionally secure, authentic connections. She holds a master’s de...

What if your body isn’t broken, but trying to tell you something? Tune in for an inspiring discussion Nicole J. Sachs, LCSW, on her new book Mind Your Body: A Revolutionary Program to Release Chronic Pain and Anxiety. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Nicole J. Sachs, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, bestselling author, speaker, podcaster, and internationally recognized leader in MindBody medicine. She is the creator of JournalSpeak®, a groundbreaking practice that has helped transform the l...

What if a forgotten ancestor’s story could reconnect you to your roots and reveal a strength you never knew you had? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Joseph Bolton on his new book series Old Grandmother’s Tree.  

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Joseph Bolton was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island during the twilight of the golden age of French-Canadian culture in New England. Growing up immersed in his...

What if lasting inner peace was actually possible, no matter what’s happening around you? Tune in for an inspiring discussion Dr. Elaine Aron on her new book Spirituality Through a Highly Sensitive Lens: An Objective Look at Meditation Methods and Enlightenment. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Dr. Elaine Aron earned her M.A. from York University in Toronto in clinical psychology and her Ph.D. at Pacifica Graduate Institute in clin...

What if what you’re feeling isn’t a lack of motivation, but a sense of disconnection?Tune in for an inspiring discussion Meg Tuohey on her new book HeartPrint: Unlock the Wisdom of You. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Meg Tuohey is a licensed psychologist, sought-after speaker, and host of the Wisdom Stripes podcast. Upon its one-year anniversary in October 2025, Wisdom Stripes reached over 1.8 million lifetime downloads and ranked Top 15 in Education in the...

Wish you could take that just-showered feeling with you wherever you go? Tune in for Founder Wy Livingston joins us to share Eco Bidét—A Clean You Can Carry®. 
 
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This portable, TSA-approved “bidet in a bottle” uses a gentle, plant-based formula so you can feel comfortable and refreshed anytime, anywhere. Wy introduces the inspiration behind Eco Bidét®, why so many people are turning to portable cleansing solutions, and how this refillable, t...

What if the challenges often labeled as ADHD, anxiety, or behavioral problems were actually rooted in how the brain processes sound and visual information? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Connie McReynolds on her new #book Solving the ADHD Riddle: The Real Cause and Lasting Solutions to Your Child’s Struggle to Learn, and her work Clarity Essentials. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Dr. Connie McReynolds is a licensed psychologist in California and a Ce...

When love, immortality, and power collide, what happens if becoming the monster is the only way to survive? Join us for an intriguing discussion with Richard Spegal as we dive into the Eternal Nights series Redemption and Origins.

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Richard Spegal is a storyteller who weaves together magic, mystery, and the darker shades of imagination. His worlds—such as those in Eternal Nights and the Wolves & Ravens tri...

Are legendary leaders born or shaped by the moments that test them most? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Jay Jacobson, LUTCF, CPC, CFSP, on his new #book Lead by Legendary Example. 

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Jay Jacobson, LUTCF, CPC, CFSP, is a funeral director, business owner, and leadership mentor with more than forty-five years of experience serving families, developing teams, and shaping public policy. His career has taken hi...

Are you waiting for permission to speak up, lead, or pursue what you really want in life? Tune in for an empowering discussion with Dr. Cindy McGovern on her new book The Permission Mission: Reclaiming the Power to Trust Your Own Voice.

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Dr. Cindy McGovern is the “First Lady of Sales", an internationally recognized speaker, and the founder/CEO of Orange Leaf Consulting and Orange Leaf Academy. She is a Wal...

Are you ready to release the hidden limits holding you back and step into what’s truly possible? Tune in for an illuminating discussion with Joe Vitale on his new movie Zero Limits.

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Dr. Joe Vitale was once homeless. Today he is author of over 90 books, star in over 30 movies, including the hit movie The Secret, and he is a musician with 15 albums. He received the US President Lif...

What does it take to rebuild communities and create real economic opportunity in Los Angeles? Tune in for an insightful conversation with Nicole Williams, Executive Director of LISC LA, as we explore how innovative programs are helping communities grow and thrive.

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Nicole Williams spearheads the LISC LA office, which has invested nearly $1.6 billion in affordable housing, small businesses, economic development, health, education, community safety and jobs t...

Have you ever felt like life’s toughest moments were too heavy to bear? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Lee Long, a renowned therapist, as he shares how to rise above pain, rediscover purpose, and unlock your inner strength.

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Dr. Lee Long, EdD, LPC-S, is an internationally respected therapist and clinical leader with nearly 30 years of experience helping people heal from depression, trauma, and emotional pain. As CEO...

Imagine living with a rare or serious health condition that can only be treated through the generosity of strangers. That’s a challenge that patients with hemophilia, primary immune deficiency, and other conditions face every day. Tune in Thursday, March 19th for an inspiring discussion with Patrick James Lynch as we discuss how your plasma can help save lives.

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Patrick James Lynch is a hemophilia patient and an award-winn...