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Is There Life After Death? Dr. Gary Schwartz an eminent scientist, director of the Human Energy Systems Laboratory and author of the new book, The Afterlife Experiments: Breakthrough Scientific Evidence of Life After Death presents a fascinating lecture entitled "Is There Life After Death?" Dr. Schwartz's presentation puts the audience on the scene of a breakthrough scientific achievement: contact dead friends and relatives of "sitters" who were masked from view and never spoke, depriving the mediums of any cues. The message that came through stunned sitters and researchers alike. Dr. Schwartz was forced by the overwhelmingly positive data to abandon his skepticism, reaching some startling conclusions.
Flo Conway & Jeff Siegelman America's leading authorities on the cult epidemic and co-authors of Snapping: America's Epidemic of Sudden Personality Change. Acclaimed communication experts and investigative journalists, Flo Conway and Jim Siegelman share their award-winning insights into the methods of controversial cults, sects, self-help therapies and extremist political groups.
Dr. Keith Ablow Keith Ablow is a psychiatrist, writer and television personality who treats men and women across the country, in Europe and in Asia who come from every corner of society—college students, married couples, Fortune 500 executives, the homeless, mental health professionals and high-ranking government officials. In addition to Dr. Ablow’s ongoing work with patients, he has testified as an expert witness on forensic psychiatry in some of America’s most highly-publicized trials. The root of Ablow’s unique ability to "reach" patients and the foundation of his writing is that all of us suffer, that none of us is born evil, and that we must be helped to confront the truth about our lives. Ablow graduated Brown University and the Johns Hopkins Medical School. While a medical student, he worked as a reporter for Newsweek magazine and a freelancer for the Washington Post and Baltimore Sun, as well as a medical editor and producer for Lifetime Medical Television in New York and Los Angeles. He also wrote his first book, a guide to gaining admission to medical school and preserving one’s humanity during the four grueling years that follow. Following his studies, Ablow entered a psychiatry residency at Tufts/New England Medical Center hospitals (where he is now an assistant professor). He continued to write about psychiatry and social issues for publications such as U.S. News and World Report and USA Today. He also wrote three more books: How to Cope with Depression, To Wrestle with Demons, and Anatomy of a Psychiatric Illness. In 1990, Dr. Ablow’s close friend and fellow psychiatry resident was murdered. This tragedy prompted him to write Without Mercy, a true crime book examining the killer’s life and the use of the insanity defense at his trial. After residency, Ablow served as medical director of the Tri-City Mental Health Centers, one of the country’s oldest networks of community psychiatry clinics. He also was medical director of Heritage Health Systems, a state-wide spectrum of medical, psychiatric and addiction facilities. Today, Ablow is busier than ever. His USA Today bestselling psychiatric thrillers featuring Dr. Frank Clevenger include Denial, Projection, Compulsion, Psychopath, Murder Suicide and The Architect. His true crime book, Inside the Mind of Scott Peterson, hit the New York Times Bestseller list this year. He is a contributing editor to Good Housekeeping magazine, and his columns have appeared there, as well as in The New York Times and Cosmopolitan. He is also a frequent guest on programs including Oprah, Tyra, Good Morning America, Good Day NY, Catherine Crier Live and many others. Dr. Ablow is now at work on a self-help book (Little, Brown, April, 2007) that will make his healing philosophy and techniques available to readers everywhere. His syndicated talk show, Dr. Keith Ablow, produced by Telepictures and LMNO TV, will begin airing across the nation in September.
Dr. Miriam Adahan Dr.Miriam Adahan, author, lecturer and renowned psychotherapist, is famous throughout the Jewish world for her sensitive advice and her highly effective EMETT ("Emotional Maturity Established Through Torah") system for coping with life's crises. She has a B.A. in psychology, with honors, from the University of Michigan. She also holds a Masters in counseling psychology from Wayne State University and did three years of post-Masters work in Humanistic Psychology Institute in San Francisco.
Kirstie Alley Kirstie Alley's career has encompassed success in top-grossing films and highly acclaimed television, garnering multiple awards. Most recently, she made her return to network television by producing and starring in the hit show, "Veronica's Closet." In the show's first season, Kirstie won a People's Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series as well as nominations for the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Emmy Awards. Kirstie first gained notoriety for her portrayal of bar-owner Rebecca Howe on the long-running television comedy, "Cheers." During her six years on the show, she won the Emmy, Golden Globe and People's Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. She has an overall deal with Warner Bros. that encompasses features and television series. Her screen career includes recent performances in Woody Allen's acclaimed "Deconstructing Harry" and with Tim Allen in the romantic comedy, "For Richer or Poorer." She also stars in "The Mao Game," based on the New York Times bestseller, and reteamed with John Travolta with whom she starred in the "Look Who's Talking" series in the drama, "Common Ground."
Murray Banks Humorous psychologist and best-selling author of What To Do Until the Psychiatrist Comes.
Claudia Black Psychologist and expert on co-dependency.
John Bradshaw Marriage and family therapist and best-selling author.
Joyce Brothers Dr. Joyce Brothers is consistently named one of the most admired women in America. A noted psychologist, radio and television personality, she is an incredibly dynamic speaker who moves audiences with her unlimited energy and vitality. As a popular columnist, her bylines appear in more than 175 newspapers coast to coast. Dr. Joyce Brothers fits more into one day than most people could accomplish in a month. As a noted psychologist, she is also an NBC Radio Network personality columnist, author, business consultant, wife and mother.Outstanding organizational skills enable Dr. Brothers to pursue her many careers simultaneously and successfully. In addition to her well-known Monday through Friday broadcasts on NBC Radio Network's Newsline, she is a news correspondent for both ABC and CBS-TV News and a regular guest on The Tonight Show and numerous panel shows. Dr. Brothers also writes a widely-syndicated daily newspaper column and is a regular columnist for Good Housekeeping magazine. Her many books have been translated into 26 languages and are read worldwide.Furthermore, Dr. Brothers reaches out to all sectors of the American public. She has written columns for Popular Mechanics and other male-oriented publications, as well as for business journals in her role as corporate consultant. She creates and performs in films and seminars for corporate personnel training and at the other end of the spectrum, appeared on the former Captain Kangaroo show for three years.This crowded schedule has not dimmed the quality or influence of Dr. Brothers' work. The Gallup Poll has listed her one of the "Most Admired Women in America" for six consecutive years. A United Press International poll selected Dr. Brothers as one of the ten most influential people in America and a survey conducted by the Greenwich College Research Center showed her to be among the ten women most admired by students. A search by Good Housekeeping for the "Women in the World Most Admired" ranked Dr. Brothers in an impressive tenth place tie with former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir
Deepak Chopra World famous holistic medical doctor, head of the Chopra Center for Well Being and best selling author of such books as Quantum Healing; Ageless Body, Timeless Mind; and The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success.
Colette Dowling Author of 8 books on women's psychological issues with advanced training is psychotherapy and psychoanalysis and expertise in women's mental health.
Wayne Dyer Well-known psychologist, motivational speaker and author of many best selling-books, including Your Erroneous Zones, Pulling Your Own Strings, and The Skies The Limit.
Susan Forward Nationally known psychologist, talk-radio host, and author of Men Who Hate Women and The Women Who Love Them.
Sonya Friedman Psychologist, talk show host and author, Sonya Friedman was the host of the CNN Informational/News program "Sonya Live" from 1987 to 1994 and ABC Talkradio's resident psychologist for 10 years. She is the author of such best selling books as Smart Cookies Don't Crumble; and Men Are Just Desserts.
Dr. Jewell Taylor Gibbs A clinical psychologist and professor of Social Policy, Community Change and Practice at the School of Social Welfare, University of California at Berkeley, Jewell Taylor Gibbs is the author of Race and Justice: Rodney King and O.J. Simpson in a House Divided. She is the editor of Young, Black and Male in America: An Endangered Species and co-author of Children of Color, Psychological Interventions With Minority Youth. Dr. Gibbs brings an inspiring and practical approach to solving some of America's social ills.
Lillian Glass Relationship expert, motivational speaker and author of such books as He Says-She Says: Closing the communication Gap Between the Sexes; and Toxic people, Ten Ways to Handle People Who Make Your Life Miserable.
Ellen Gootblatt Relationships expert and a former ABC Talkradio show host and a nationally syndicated advice columnist, Ellen Gootblatt's topics include, Sex, Passion & Intimacy; "Meeting, Dating and Mating: 250 Important Questions to Ask Before You Go Further in a Relationship and Men Aren't Women Understanding and Appreciating the Inherent Differences Between the Sexes." Ellen presents an upbeat, humorous, entertaining and motivational program that will be the highlight of your booking season.A "relationships" expert, a nationally syndicated advice columnist and author, Ellen Gootblatt was the host of the #1 rated ABC evening talk show heard in thritynine states, Getting Together with Ellen Gootblatt. Her radio talk show was about just that: how to build and sustain the finest relationships one can in a positive, optimistic way. Her topics varied widely from program to program, and her shows unpredictability was part of its appeal. The umbrella was male-female relationships: marriage, divorce, the lifestyle of singles and widows. But on any given night, the topic may have been parents and children; neighbor and friend or any other aspect of the human condition that piqued her interest and what she thought might be meaningful to her listeners. Ellen Gootblatt is a person who lives a full life and, whey they're relevant, shared her experiences with her listeners and guests. A former educator, her curiousity about people, common sense and sense of humor set the tone for the show. She questioned her guests celebrities and ordinary people about just the topics most of us would wonder about but wouldn't dare ask and disarmed them by being open, vulnerable and honest about herself. Ellens personal warmth and her ability to draw out her guests brought to her program such celebrities as Steve Allen, Valerie Harper, John Denver, David Brenner, David Steinberg, Kris Kristofferson, George Carlin, Patricia Neal, Phyllis Diller and Lucille Ball and somehow, in her presesnce, each of these prestigious stars found new stories to share.
Quay Hanna Authentic is one of the best ways to describe Quay Hanna. When he began his career as a speaker, he didn't get paid for any engagements for the first 3 years. In fact, he would take time off from his construction job to visit the schools that were in need. He is truly dedicated to the cause of getting teenagers to respect one another, regardless of differences they may have. His interaction with students has been shown to effectively change attitudes of young people and the entire school environment. Not only do students begin to break through the labels they are given, but they also begin to look at others very differently. In 1993, Quay set out on a mission. After graduating from college with a B.A. in English, he left his small town of Strasburg, PA to see America. He hopped on a Greyhound bus and began traversing the country. Nine weeks, thirty-seven states, and twelve-thousand miles later, he got more than an incredible journey and hundreds of stories to tell. As he traveled he was forced to confront his own racist and prejudiced beliefs, causing him to realize that life had more to offer than his lifelong hatred of others. Upon his return to Strasburg, he had a new objective: to reach out to his subculture- rural, white America – and to challenge racist beliefs as his were challenged on the trip. Quay published a book about his life-changing experience entitled, Bus America: Revelation of a Redneck and began telling his story to audiences around the country in 1997. Nine years and hundreds of schools later, he is still entertaining and educating students on a daily basis. He is not your "bells-and-whistles" type of speaker. It is only a man in his t-shirt and jeans with a microphone. No multimedia. No magic tricks. No stand-up routine. Quay presents in a simple and honest way that has caused hundreds of thousands of students to take an introspective look at their lives. Quay's programs are extremely effective in schools that are looking to act in a proactive way towards student relations, or for schools that are currently struggling with racial and prejudicial issues. In addition to his assembly speaking, he also offers consultation to school officials and communities dealing with hatred and violence, along with private consultation for individuals or groups that are showing interest or are involved in hate-filled beliefs and activities. Rest assured, Quay's participation in your school will help put it on the path to reconciliation and peace.
Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz Noted Psychotherapist who is known for her groundbreaking work helping women lead more productive, balanced lives. Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz is the author of The Superwoman Syndrome and her new book, The Confident Women: Learn The Rules of the Game.
Mariette Hartley Emmy Award winning actress, Mariette Hartley has established herself as an enduring star on stage, in five television series, countless television movies, and more than a dozen feature films. One of the top motivation speakers in the country, Mariette is a national spokesperson for combating mental illness and is active in handgun control, drug and alcohol abuse, and in strengthening family value.
Valerie Johnson Native American psychologist and social activist.
Lawrence Kutner Psychologist, columnist and authority on parent/child communications.
Dr. Henry Lee Dr. Henry C. Lee is one of the world’s foremost forensic scientists. Dr. Lee’s work has made him a landmark in modern-day criminal investigations. He has been a prominent player in many of the most challenging cases of the last 45 years. Dr. Lee has worked with law enforcement agencies in helping to solve more than 6000 cases. In recent years, his travels have taken him to England, Bosnia, China, Brunei, Bermuda, Middle East, South America and other locations around the world. Dr. Lee’s testimony figured prominently in the O. J. Simpson trial, and in convictions of the “Woodchipper” murderer as well as hundreds of other murder cases. Dr. Lee has assisted local and state police in their investigations of other famous crimes, such as the murder of Jon Benet Ramsey in Boulder, Colorado, the 1993 suicide of White House Counsel Vincent Foster, the murder of Chandra Levy, the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart and the reinvestigation of the Kennedy assassination. Dr. Lee is currently the Chief Emeritus for the Scientific Services and was the Commissioner of Public Safety for the State of Connecticut from 1998 to 2000 and served as Chief Criminalist for the State of Connecticut from 1979 to 2000. Dr. Lee was the driving force in establishing a modern State Police Forensic Science Laboratory in Connecticut. In 1975, Dr. Lee joined the University of New Haven, where he created the school’s Forensic Sciences program. He has also taught as a professor at more than a dozen universities, law schools, and medical schools. Though challenged with the demands on his time, Dr. Lee still lectures throughout the country and world to police, Universities and civic organizations. Dr. Lee has authored hundreds of articles in professional journals and has co-authored more than 30 books, covering the areas, such as; DNA, Fingerprints, Trace Evidence, Crime Scene Investigation and Crime scene reconstruction. His recent books; Famous Crimes Revisited, Cracking Cases and Blood Evidence have been well received by the public. Dr. Lee has been the recipient of numerous medals and awards, including the 1996 Medal of Justice from the Justice Foundation, and the 1998 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Science and Engineer Association. He has also been the recipient of the Distinguished Criminalist Award from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences; the J. Donero Award from the International Association of Identification, and in 1992 was elected a distinguished Fellow of the AAFS. Dr. Lee was born in China and grew up in Taiwan. Dr. Lee first worked for the Taipei Police Department, attaining the rank of Captain. With his wife, Margaret, Dr. Lee came to the United States in 1965, and he earned his B.S. in Forensic Science from John Jay College in 1972. Dr. Lee continued his studies in biochemistry at NYU where he earned his Masters Degree in 1974 and Ph.D. in 1975. He has also received special training from the FBI Academy, ATF, RCMP, and other organizations. He is a recipient of seven honorary Doctorate Degrees from Universities in recognition of his contributions to Law and Science.
Leil Lowndes Internationally acclaimed relationship expert, communications consultant and motivational speaker, Leil Lowndes is the author of the best-selling books How to Talk to Anybody About Anything; and How to Make Anyone Fall in Love With You.
Morris Massey Expert on conflict resolution, human behavior and diversity issues, known for his program, “Flashpoint: When Values Collide.”
Marlee Matlin Marlee Matlin has received world wide critical acclaim for her impressive motion picture debut in "Children of a Lesser God," a performance that earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Marlee, who is deaf, presents a powerful and inspiring lecture.
George Mendoza A man of courage and vision, George Mendoza seems invincible. Even though he lost his sight at the age of 15, he has gone on to become a world class runner, Olympic contender and a motivational speaker for the youth and disabled in America. Mr. Mendoza has written a novel, Cup of All Good Things which is the first book in his "The Spirit Man Trilogy and an autobiographical screenplay, "The George Mendoza Story," a one hour docu-drama which was aired on the Public Broadcasting System (PBS)and was hosted and narrated by Academy Awared winner, Robert Duvall. A biography, Running Toward the Light, Mr. Mendoza's life story, will soon be made into a major motion picture.
M. Scott Peck, MD Renowned psychiatrist and best-selling author of The Road Less Traveled.
Dr. Drew Pinsky A trusted source of information and advice for millions of young adults, Dr. Drew Pinsky has been co-host on the nationally syndicated call-in radio show Loveline for 18 years. Loveline evolved when Dr. Drew, then a medical student, volunteered to answer a few questions on the radio. The show is now heard on more than 50 radio stations across the country. In 1996, he and his co-host Adam Carolla took their show to MTV, which had a successful five-year run. In 1998 Dr. Drew and Adam Corolla released a book from Dell Publishing entitled The Dr. Drew and Adam Book: A Survival Guide to Life and Love. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California School of Medicine, Dr. Drew continued at USC for his residency. He then became chief resident at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. He is a board-certified internist and a board-certified addictionologist. Dr. Drew is the Medical Director for the Department of Chemical Dependency Services and the Chief of Service in the Department of Medicine at Las Encinas Hospital in Pasadena. He continues to run a private clinical medicine practice and was recently named Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Los Angeles Children's Hospital. A regular on Politically Incorrect and The View, Dr. Drew has been a guest on numerous national television outlets, including Larry King Live. He is a regular contributor to USA Weekend, writing extensively on a variety of topics related to addiction, adolescent health, intimacy, and relationships. Dr. Drew has been profiled in Time, Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, and other national media. A popular guest at college campuses across the country, Dr. Drew speaks to sold-out crowds at over 30 colleges per year. Dedicated to helping young people, Drew has been a spokesperson for the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and has participated in AIDS charity events such as Macy's Passport with Michael Jordan, and drDrew.com, a lifestyle online community for 14- to 24-year-olds was launched in 1999. The Internet is the logical medium for Dr. Drew to communicate with young adults. The site is rich with content, chat rooms, forums, exclusive celebrity interviews, home pages, user polls, and great information on relationships, sex, and health issues.
Mari Saunders Clincal psychopathologist, and therapist and relationship expert, Dr. Mari Saunders is the author of Marry Yes/Marry No: Marriage for the Clueless, a look into the mating game for anyone contemplating marriage or living together as a couple.
Dr. Laura Schlesinger One of the country's most popular talk-radio personalities, Dr. Schlessinger's show, "Ask Dr. Laura" is heard by over 20 million listeners every week. She is the author of the best-selling books Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives and The Ten Commandments: What's in It for Me. She is also an internationally syndicated newspaper columnist.
Bernie Siegel Renowned physician and author of the best-selling books, Love, Medicine and Miracles and Peace, Love and Healing.
Ervin Staub Eminent psychologist and author of The Roots of Evil: The Origins of Genocide and other Group Violence, Dr. Ervin Staub lectures extensively on heroism, altruism, origins of caring, roots of racism, ethnic conflict and violence, and the holocaust. His topics include The Ideal Family of the 21st Century, Raising Kids in a Tough World, Roots of Evil and Origins of Caring, Where Have All The Heroes Gone?, and Facing History and Ourselves. He's available to lecture, conduct seminars and do sensitivity training.
Deborah Tannen Psychologist and expert on interpersonal relationships
Johnnie Tuitel To many, Johnnie Tuitel's disability is a struggle. But to Johnnie, it's just the way things are. Much of his positive attitude can be attributed to his upbringing. In 1963, doctors told Johnnie's Dutch-immigrant parents that their son had cerebral palsy. "He'll be a burden," they said. "He won't be able to lead a normal life." Ignoring the doctors, the Tuitels took their baby home to love him and to raise him. They encouraged him to focus on his abilities and to try anything and everything. Yes, there were cuts and bruises along the way, but they just increased his determination and toughened his resolve. Each struggle was a stepping-stone to a higher, yet undefined goal. The goal became clearer in 1974 when Johnnie became the first student with a disability to be mainstreamed into the public school system. He not only completed public schooling, but went on to receive a bachelor's degree from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. And all this from a young man who wasn't supposed to be able to lead a "normal" life. Speaker, author, entrepreneur, visionary, family man and world-traveler, Johnnie Tuitel is a man who thinks outside the wheelchair. And he helps others to focus on life's potentials rather than its limitations.
Dr. Carmen Vasquez Leading Hispanic psychologist, Carmen Vazquez is senior psychologist at Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital and Director of the Clinical Psychology Internship Training Program at NYU-Bellevue Hospital Center. Dr. Vazquez writes a column for Latina magazine and is co-author of The Maria paradox: How Latinas Can Merge Old World Tradition with New World Self-Esteem.
Herschel Walker Herschel Walker was born in Augusta, Georgia and grew up outside of Wrightsville, Georgia. For the first eleven years of his life, Herschel Walker showed little interest in sports; he preferred reading books and writing poetry. At age 12, however, he began a crash exercise program. Over the next year, he did 100,000 push-ups, 100,000 sit-ups and sprinted thousands of miles. In high school, Walker played football and basketball and competed in track and field. He scored a record-breaking 85 touchdowns as a running back and led his teams to state championships in both football and track, while maintaining an A average. Herschel Walker participated in the 1980 Academy of Achievement program as the valedictorian of his class and the most sought-after high school football player in the nation. At the University of Georgia, Walker set an NCAA freshman rushing record and helped capture the national collegiate football title. He earned consensus All-American honors three consecutive years, set 10 NCAA records, 15 Southeast Conference records, 30 Georgia all-time records, and capped a sensational college career by earning the 1982 Heisman Trophy in his junior year. In 1983, Walker gave up his final year of collegiate eligibility and turned professional, joining the New Jersey Generals of the short-lived United States Football League. Walker dominated the league, earning Most Valuable Player honors and setting the single-season pro football rushing record (2411 yards). After his first pro season, he finished his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Georgia. Walker joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1986, where he led the entire NFL in rushing and earned All-Pro honors. Walker moved to the Minnesota Vikings as starting running back in 1989. In 1992, he joined the Philadelphia Eagles football team, but returned to the Dallas Cowboys in 1996. He retired from the NFL in 1997. Walker was one of the top running backs in the pros, gaining more yards than anyone in professional football history, counting his seasons in both the NFL and USFL. He finished his professional career with with a total of 8,225 yards and 61 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 512 passes for 4,859 yards and 21 scores. Herschel Walker has worked with numerous charitable and educational organizations. In 1981, he became the first Academy of Achievement honor student to return to the annual program as a recipient of the Golden Plate Award. In 2002, he was voted into the Collegiate Football Hall of Fame, and was selected as the second greatest player in college football history, just behind the legendary Red Grange.
Dr. Jim Wand Dr. Jim Wand is the founder and owner of Wand Enterprises, The Hypnosis Agency. He has been involved in the field of hypnosis for over 20 years. Dr. Wand holds a Ph.D. in the field of psychology, has over 5,000 professional engagements to his credit and is considered to be one of the most professional hypnotic entertainers in the world today. He has worked with such personalities as Jay Leno, Chris Rock, Carrot Top, Larry the Cable Guy, Jeff Probst the host of Survivor, Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, and The Judds just to to mention a few. Dr. Wand has also appeared on numerous T.V. programs including a national FOX special entitled "WOW", "The Sally Show", "The Judge Joe Brown Show", the Discovery Channel, Comedy Central and numerous other appearances on FOX, ABC, NBC, and CBS. He is currently producing a hypnosis show in Las Vegas that plays 7 days per week.
Lisa Williams Lisa Williams is a gifted Medium and Clairvoyant she has the ability to communicate with loved ones and give clear accurate messages from those whom have passed on to the 'other side'. Lisa works with your loved ones and her spirit guides to inform you of situations that you may find yourself in, or places that you will visit. She will also help you to resolve issues and problems that have troubled you for years that could be a result of one of your past lives. Lisa will pass on messages from Spirit to members of the audience, talk about her life, clairvoyance, and answer questions about her spiritual experiences. Lisa's hit show on Lifetime "Lisa Williams; Life among the Dead" is about to go into second season starting October 12th. Lisa has appeared on Oprah, Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel, KTLA, Insider and Entertainment Tonight.