Maya Angelou
Patricia Raskin interviewed well renowned Dr. Maya Angelou, a remarkable Renaissance woman who is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature.
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Vice-chair and professor of surgery at Columbia University. He directs the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
Joan Lunden
Joan Lunden is one of America’s most recognized and trusted television personalities and host of Good Morning America for almost two decades.
Jane Seymour
Patricia Raskin invited Jane Seymour, award winning actress, painter, jewelry designer, author and recipient of the Officer of the British Empire.
Patricia began her Patricia Raskin Positive LivingTM radio show on Southern New England's leading radio station News Talk 630 WPRO-AM/99.7-FM in January of 2008. She has interviewed several renowned guests, including John Gray, Mehmet Oz, and Jane Seymour. Tune in to 630 WPRO-AM or 99.7-FM Sundays at 12 p.m. eastern time or visit AM630 & 99.7FM - 630wpro.com to see the monthly lineup and to hear Patricia live!
WPRO JULY 3 12:30 PM
Tune in as Patricia interviews Jay O'Connell, owner of Vintage Fine Wine and Beer, one of the premier wine, beer and gourmet food shops in Massachusetts, located in Seekonk. He will discuss organic wine, wine selection, how wine compliments food and how eating well-planned and healthy meals makes such a positive difference in your life.
WPRO JULY 3 1:00 PM
Tune in as Patricia interviews Judy Zerafa, sought-after speaker on the topics of success, learning, parenting and motivation, founder of the Seven Keys to Success Life Program©, author of the bestselling title, GO FOR IT!, the first self-help book for young people, and founder of the GO FOR IT! Institute, located in Colorado. Go For It! Family Program: Seven Keys to Success that Teach you How to Empower Yourself and Your Family will make parent's and children's lives easier and better....Now is the time to GO FOR IT! Armed with this powerful technique, the sky is the limit to what readers can accomplish.
WPRO JUNE 26 1:30 PM
Join Patricia as she interviews Dr. Lisa Uebelacker, an experienced research psychologist (PhD) at Butler Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior for the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Uebelacker is about to begin a new study on July 5 that seeks to determine whether adding supplemental care, such as yoga or a healthy living workshop, is helpful for people with depression who have gotten some, but not complete relief of their symptoms by taking an antidepressant alone. Dr. Uebelacker (pronounced Ewe-beh lacker) is part of the Psychosocial Research Department at Butler, which conducts clinical treatment studies in the general area of mood disorders, with specific emphases in the areas of depression and suicidal behavior, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and men's experiences with depression. Lisa's interests center around developing and testing innovative psychosocial methods for treating depression, including collaborative treatment for depression and comorbid health conditions in primary care, and the use of yoga as a treatment for pregnant depressed women. www.Butler.org/
WPRO JUNE 26 1:00 PM
Tune in as Patricia interviews Dr. Anthony Bruzzese, Board Certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Radiology with over 20 years of practice experience, Dr. Anthony G. Bruzzese provides patients with comprehensive diagnostic services at Toll Gate Radiology. He will discuss the full spectrum of state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging services that Toll Gate Radiology provides in a caring and comfortable environment.
WPRO JUNE 26 12:30 PM
Tune in as Patricia interviews Dr. Tadeusz Sztykowski, D.Ac., wellness feature and founder of the Center for Preventive Medicine in Providence, R.I.. A board certified physician in Europe, Dr. Tad came to the United States in 1987 to further his studies in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. and in practice for nearly 20 years. At Brown University, he created the first program in acupuncture and alternative medicine for medical residents in the country. In 2003, he was awarded the "Acupuncturist of the Year" award for his work and leadership by the American Association of Oriental Medicine. He is the author of the new book "Healthcare Dollars and Sense: How Classical Chinese Medicine Can Save Your Health - and Your Company's Bottom Line". www.thewellnessclinic.net
WPRO JUNE 26 12:00 PM
Tune is as Patricia interviews Harold "Skip" Briggs, Jr., CPA/PFS, CFP®, partner and managing director of Bentley Wealth Advisors, LLC, located in Warwick, Rhode Island. Skip has over 27 years of experience providing tax, estate and wealth maximization strategies to a wide variety of individuals, families and business owners. He will be discussing retirement income planning issues facing individuals today, as well as wealth preservation strategies.
WPRO JUNE 19 1:30 PM
Tune in as Patricia interviews Wendy Fachon, MBA, Health Economist and Mother, designed Story Walking as a positive approach to weight management, emotional balance, and stress reduction. While this creative experience is targeted to children and their families, others will benefit from this joyful and inspiring new modality. Through the sharing of her own magical real life stories, Wendy empowers children by introducing the skills of mindfulness which will guide them in writing their own inspired life stories.
Tune in as Patricia interviews Karlie Girouard,native Rhode Islander and Founder of It's Right, a unique dating service right here in Rhode Island, with a matchmaker who gets to know all clients personally. It's a new way to meet someone outside your inner circle with a growing database of eligible men and women. Today on Father's Day, she will discuss dating tips for men as well as being single and finding the right mate. WPRO JUNE 19 12:30 PM
Maintain your identity while working in corporate America! Tune in as Patricia brings us her monthly success feature with guest expert Paula Marshall, CEO of Bama Companies and author of the new book, Finding the Soul of Big Business. The Bama Pie Company's story began in 1927 in the kitchen of Cornillia Alabama "Bama" Marshall, Paula Marshall's grandmother. This book is an amalgamation of every lesson she has learned as a CEO. She will answer your questions about happiness, fulfillment and change in the workplace today. www.findingthesoulofbigbusiness.com
WPRO JUNE 19 12:00PM
Tune in as Patricia interviews Paula C. Rapp, owner and founder of GreenPear Health, a company devoted to assisting patients to become better educated, empowered and more effective communicators in the healthcare setting. After graduating from Georgetown University and working for many years as an emergency room nurse, Paula went on to receive her Masters in Health Advocacy and has since focused on research and education. She developed GreenPear Health in 2010 after witnessing the significant struggle and challenge patients face trying to organize their medical information and communicate effectively with providers. Paula will offer insight on ways patients can be their own best advocate and tips to make your next doctor's visit more productive.
WPRO JUNE 12 1:30 PM
Tune in as Patricia interviews The Yoga Nurse®, Annette Tersigni RN, creator of a visionary new trend in health care called Yoga Nursing®. A former Hollywood actor and cover girl turned nurse, teacher, speaker and writer, Annette has designed a new prescription for our nationwide problem of chronic stress, anxiety, pain and suffering.Yoga Nursing combines the principles of modern nursing science with the wisdom of ancient yoga. Annette is helping caregivers to give sacred service, enlighten health care and make a difference. She offers a transformational solution to healing from the inside out, from the nurse to the patient to the community. Yoga Nursing, an accredited program, is creating a revolution in the heart of health care.
WPRO JUNE 12 1:00 PM
Tune in as Patricia interviews Judith Sherven, PhD and Jim Sniechowski, PhD, husband-and-wife relationship experts and psychology team - best known as Judith & Jim - inspire couples to confidently create more real and lasting romance and deep love in their lives. They are the bestselling authors of five relationship books including Be Loved for Who You Really Are, Opening to Love 365 Days A Year, and The Smart Couple's Guide to the Wedding of Your Dreams, which is often used for marriage vow renewal ceremonies. At the heart of their work is the message that embracing and learning from differences is the key to successful loving and living.
WRO JUNE 12 12:30 PM
Tune in as Patricia interviews Dr. Tadeusz Sztykowski, D.Ac., wellness feature and founder of the Center for Preventive Medicine in Providence, R.I.. A board certified physician in Europe, Dr. Tad came to the United States in 1987 to further his studies in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. and in practice for nearly 20 years. At Brown University, he created the first program in acupuncture and alternative medicine for medical residents in the country. In 2003, he was awarded the "Acupuncturist of the Year" award for his work and leadership by the American Association of Oriental Medicine. He is the author of the new book "Healthcare Dollars and Sense: How Classical Chinese Medicine Can Save Your Health - and Your Company's Bottom Line". www.thewellnessclinic.net
WPRO JUNE 12 12:00 PM
Join Patricia as she interviews Chris Bilotti, CPA/ABV, MBA with Otrando, Porcaro & Associates in Warwick, RI for the Accounting for Life monthly featured segment. He will discuss tax and reporting issues for employees, subcontractors,and businesses as well as IRS collections, record keeping, accounting for assets and investments and retirement plans. He will also discuss how to keep clean and clear records during the year for personal or business accounts.
WPRO JUNE 5 1:30 PM
Tune in when Patricia interviews Doug De Vito, author of The Upgrade: How to Improve Your Life by Healing Others, a book coming from Hay House, which explores the measurable benefits that accrue to the healer when he or she works on others. De Vito, former chemical engineer and MBA who once worked for some of the nation's top corporations, is now helping scientists to study Reconnective Healing and why it has such stunning impact.
WPRO JUNE 5 1:00 PM
Tune in as Patricia interviews Sheryl Worthington Turgeon, Health, Nutrition and Vital Living Coach who helps women make the changes they desire to live full, healthy, joyful lives. She has been a radio show host and speaker who helps women come alive by eating whole fresh foods and creating balance in their lives, whether it's getting off the sugar roller coaster, soothing food sensitivities or simply getting back your zest for living. It's been said that when what you eat changes, everything changes. Sheryl meets women wherever they are in terms of their life, health or eating habits, so they can choose the perfect next step to achieve their goals, align with their spirits and follow their hearts to create the life of their dreams.
WPRO JUNE 5 12:30 PM
Tune in as Patricia interviews Hale Dwoskin, author of the New York Times Best Seller, The Sedona Method: Your Key to Lasting Happiness, Success, Peace and Emotional Well-being and creator of the new film Letting Go. Hale is one of the 24 teachers from the movie The Secret and a founding member of the Transformational Leadership Council. He is the CEO and Director of Training of Sedona Training Associates, an organization headquartered in Sedona, Arizona.Hale will discuss the Sedona Method®, a unique, simple, powerful, easy-to-learn and duplicate technique that shows you how to uncover your natural ability to let go of any painful or unwanted feeling, belief or thought in the moment. For over three decades, hundreds of thousands of people from around the globe, have used The Sedona Method® to eliminate suffering and create all their heart's deepest and most worthy desires.
WPRO JUNE 5 3:00 PM
Tune in for the Prolotherapy featured segment, As Patricia interviews Dr. Albert Franchi, one of the foremost experts in the field of prolotherapy for the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Dr. Albert Franchi is a classically trained orthopedic physician and has been practicing orthopedics for the past 25 years. Over the years Dr. Franchi has treated a significant number of professional athletes who were able to achieve outstanding results using prolotherapy. He is often able to repair and reverse ligament and tissue damage in multiple joints. He will discuss the use of prolotherapy for chronic pain and sports injuries. www.newenglandprolotherapy.com/about.html
Tune in when Patricia interviews Elicia Collier, Owner of Designs by Dragonfly, which provides Interior design with Feng Shui, residential, commercial and property staging. Elicia helps people achieve their goals and reach their destiny through Feng Shui consulting, an ancient art of placement based on the elements and directions of the bagua map, to bring in to harmony your surroundings to support you as an individual. She will discuss how you can reconnect with your home, redesign or change your home to support your goals, dreams and desires and how Feng Shui can change your life, unlocking a door to a world that is fun and transformative. BRIANNA KARP
Join Patricia as she interviews Brianna Karp, author of the candid and inspiring new memoir, The Girl's Guide to Homelessness. She will share her remarkable story of how as an educated woman, working for a living since adolescence, have used no drugs with no mental illness, ended up living in an old camper trailer, without utility hookups, in a Wal-Mart parking lot? Expanding on a story that has already gained the attention of media around the world, Brianna tells the at once harrowing and hopeful tale of how anyone can become-and survive being-homeless. Her inspiring and painfully true story underscores how close many of us live to the line between a "normal" life and homelessness and can alter the way we view the issue of homelessness.
DR. TADEUSZ SZTYKOWSKI, D.Acu
Tune in as Patricia interviews Dr. Tadeusz Sztykowski, D.Ac., wellness feature and founder of the Center for Preventive Medicine in Providence, R.I.. A board certified physician in Europe, Dr. Tad came to the United States in 1987 to further his studies in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. and in practice for nearly 20 years. At Brown University, he created the first program in acupuncture and alternative medicine for medical residents in the country. In 2003, he was awarded the "Acupuncturist of the Year" award for his work and leadership by the American Association of Oriental Medicine. He is the author of the new book "Healthcare Dollars and Sense: How Classical Chinese Medicine Can Save Your Health - and Your Company's Bottom Line". www.thewellnessclinic.net
PAULA MARSHALL
Maintain your identity while working in corporate America! Tune in as Patricia brings us her monthly success feature with guest expert Paula Marshall, CEO of Bama Companies and author of the new book, Finding the Soul of Big Business. The Bama Pie Company's story began in 1927 in the kitchen of Cornillia Alabama "Bama" Marshall, Paula Marshall's grandmother. This book is an amalgamation of every lesson she has learned as a CEO. She will answer your questions about happiness, fulfillment and change in the workplace today. www.findingthesoulofbigbusiness.com
JOSEPH FRIEDMAN, MD, BUTLER HOSPITAL
Join Patricia as she interviews Joseph Friedman, MD, a leading expert in Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders is the director of the Movement Disorders Program at Butler Hospital. A Professor and Chief of the Division of Movement Disorders in the Department of Neurology at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Dr. Friedman has authored two books, Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior: Coping with Parkinson's Disease and Taking Charge: Good Medical Care for the Elderly and How to Get It. Actively involved in research on movement disorders, Dr. Friedman's primary focus is Parkinson's and Huntington's disease and drug induced movement disorders. He is currently studying the depression, anxiety and fatigue that are often related to Parkinson's disease, an area that has been little explored. www.Butler.org/parkinsons
DR. GREENBLATT, M.D.
Tune in as Patricia interviews Dr. James Greenblatt for the bi-monthly feature on integrative medicine for mental health. Dr. Greenblatt, a dually board certified child and adult psychiatrist, is the founder and Medical Director of Comprehensive Psychiatric Resources, an integrative psychiatric practice in the Boston area. He is also the author of "Answers to Anorexia" and the upcoming "The Breakthrough Depression Solution." With his many years of experience and expertise in psychiatry and integrative medicine, Dr. Greenblatt can answer your questions about nutritional interventions and medication for anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, and eating disorders.http://www.jamesgreenblattmd.com/jgreenblatt-bio.htm
CHRIS BILOTTI
Join Patricia as she interviews Chris Bilotti, CPA/ABV, MBA with Otrando, Porcaro & Associates in Warwick, RI for the Accounting for Life monthly featured segment. He will discuss tax and reporting issues for employees, subcontractors,and businesses as well as IRS collections, record keeping, accounting for assets and investments and retirement plans. He will also discuss how to keep clean and clear records during the year for personal or business accounts.
DR. ALBERT FRANCHI
Tune in for the Prolotherapy featured segment, As Patricia interviews Dr. Albert Franchi, one of the foremost experts in the field of prolotherapy for the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Dr. Albert Franchi is a classically trained orthopedic physician and has been practicing orthopedics for the past 25 years. Over the years Dr. Franchi has treated a significant number of professional athletes who were able to achieve outstanding results using prolotherapy. He is often able to repair and reverse ligament and tissue damage in multiple joints. He will discuss the use of prolotherapy for chronic pain and sports injuries. www.newenglandprolotherapy.com/about.html
Tune in as Patricia interviews Wendy Williamson, writer and author of 'I'm Not Crazy Just Bipolar'
With heart-wrenching honesty and humor, she shows the effects of bipolar disorder on the mind, body and soul of those who suffer from it. Despite Wendy's struggles, this is a not a book that brings the reader down, rather a road map for wellness and a vastly informative, yet entertaining, guided tour of bipolar disorder for those who don't understand it. With her perceptive self-awareness, Wendy is equal parts comedienne and educator, and she tells the unbelievable highs and lows of her story with a clear, grounded candor.
Tune is as Patricia interviews Taylor Clark, author of NERVE: Poise Under Pressure, Serenity Under Stress, and the Brave New Science of Fear and Cool. In NERVE, Taylor Clark draws upon cutting-edge science and painstaking reporting to explore the very heart of panic and poise. Using a wide range of case studies, Clark overturns the popular myths about anxiety and fear to explain why some people thrive under pressure, while others falter-and how we can all go forward with steadier nerves and increased confidence. He has written for GQ, Slate, and Psychology Today.
Tune in as Patricia interviews Donald Van de Mark, former CNN anchor and CNBC correspondent as well as executive producer and host of the public broadcasting TV series "Great Entrepreneurs" and "Great Leaders", is an expert on success. For more than 20 years, he interviewed many of the world's most prominent achievers--the politically powerful, rich, and celebrated. What he discovered is that while all of them were successful, not all were exemplary human beings.
He will discuss his new book, THE GOOD AMONG THE GREAT, where among the mega-successful, there is an elusive subset, the good among the great. Van de Mark identifies and describes this minority, a group who are surprisingly aware, egalitarian, dutiful and happy. Their associates and staffs love them; their competitors respect them, their success endures. These people care deeply about others and regularly use their positions to help their larger communities.
Tune in as Patricia interviews Sheryl Worthington Turgeon, Health, Nutrition and Vital Living Coach who helps women make the changes they desire to live full, healthy, joyful lives. She has been a radio show host and speaker who helps women come alive by eating whole fresh foods and creating balance in their lives, whether it's getting off the sugar roller coaster, soothing food sensitivities or simply getting back your zest for living. It's been said that when what you eat changes, everything changes. Sheryl meets women wherever they are in terms of their life, health or eating habits, so they can choose the perfect next step to achieve their goals, align with their spirits and follow their hearts to create the life of their dreams.
Tune in as Patricia interviews Valerie Cookson-Botto, owner of Better Choices, a company which offers green product & book reviews, information on avoiding toxins, and green event listings. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 80% of diseases are due to environmental hazards. Valerie will discuss changes in our home environment including injestion- we eat and drink, absorption- what we use on our skin and inhalation -what we breathe. She will also offer ways to reduce our exposure to household environmental hazards as well as providing simple steps towards better health and sustainable living for individuals and families.
Tune in as Patricia interviews Dr. James Greenblatt for the bi-monthly feature on integrative medicine for mental health. Dr. Greenblatt, a dually board certified child and adult psychiatrist, is the founder and Medical Director of Comprehensive Psychiatric Resources, an integrative psychiatric practice in the Boston area. He is also the author of "Answers to Anorexia" and the upcoming "The Breakthrough Depression Solution." With his many years of experience and expertise in psychiatry and integrative medicine, Dr. Greenblatt can answer your questions about nutritional interventions and medication for anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, and eating disorders.http://www.jamesgreenblattmd.com/jgreenblatt-bio.htm
Tune in as Patricia interviews Dr. Tadeusz Sztykowski, D.Ac., wellness feature and founder of the Center for Preventive Medicine in Providence, R.I.. A board certified physician in Europe, Dr. Tad came to the United States in 1987 to further his studies in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. and in practice for nearly 20 years. At Brown University, he created the first program in acupuncture and alternative medicine for medical residents in the country. In 2003, he was awarded the "Acupuncturist of the Year" award for his work and leadership by the American Association of Oriental Medicine. He is the author of the new book "Healthcare Dollars and Sense: How Classical Chinese Medicine Can Save Your Health - and Your Company's Bottom Line". www.thewellnessclinic.net
Tune in as Patricia interviews Dr. Maya Angelou, a remarkable Renaissance woman who is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature. As a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, she continues to travel the world, spreading her legendary wisdom. Within the rhythm of her poetry and elegance of her prose lies Angelou's unique power to help readers of every orientation span the lines of race and Angelou captivates audiences through the vigor and sheer beauty of her words and lyrics. She will discuss her newest book, Great Food, All Day Long is an essential reference for everyone who wants to eat better and smarter-and a delightful peek into the kitchen and the heart of a remarkable woman.
Tune in when Patricia interviews Mike Cooley, the CEO of The Quinlan Companies, who is a business development executive with over 20 years experience developing, growing and expanding companies through organic growth, mergers and acquisitions. After living as an abused child, a homeless and drug-addicted teenager, and a completely lost young adult, Mike decided to start over as a different person. Mike will discuss his new book, Rock Bottom-From the Streets to Success, which tells the story of how he escapes the darkness of his past, eventually puts his life back together, becomes a success in business and in his personal life, and now helps others who may be facing their own challenges.
Tune in when Patricia interviews Dr. Pat Baccili, inspirational sought-after radio host, consultant, speaker, and Life, Career, and Executive Coach, who captures the hearts, minds, and souls of people who dare to tap into the world of unlimited possibilities. She is an internationally recognized expert in the human potential field who makes a positive difference helping others realize their dreams. In her various roles in the human potential field, Pat has helped thousands of people dramatically change both their professional and personal lives.
Joining her is Janine Ouellette Sullivan, owner of Journey du Jour Enterprises in Somerset, MA, was 1 of 7 recipients in Dr. Pat's 2010 Holistic Makeover Contest. As part of the contest, Janine developed and implemented a pay it forward project. During this six month process Janine stocked 5 soup kitchens, assisted at a women's shelter, supplied an animal shelter, provided brunch to area Veterans and distributed back packs with supplies to the homeless. She also developed the first of its kind in her region women's series, What Women Want.
Tune in as Patricia interviews Harold "Skip" Briggs, Jr., CPA/PFS, CFP®, partner and managing director of Bentley Wealth Advisors, LLC, located in Warwick, Rhode Island. Skip has over 27 years of experience providing tax, estate and wealth maximization strategies to a wide variety of individuals, families and business owners. He will be discussing retirement income planning issues facing individuals today, as well as wealth preservation strategies.
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