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Guest Occupation: Neurocognitive scientist with the American Academy of Primary Care Psychologists
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Dr. Paul Sambataro, PhD, is a neurocognitive scientist with the American Academy of Primary Care Psychologists and creator of the Emotional Budgeting Program.  Dr Paul is also the host of the show “Talk Revolution” on BBSRadio Station 1 on Tuesday evenings 6 pm Pacific Time, 9 pm Eastern Time.   He offers his insights about helping people learn to handle the stress of life and learn how to manage their emotions better so they can live happier lives. 

Guest Category: Education, Health & Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Psychology, Self Help, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: Guitarist,singer,songwriter
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– founding member of the seminal rock band Television – presents his new album 

The Countdown on CD 

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!

On November 2, Richard Lloyd – founding member of the seminal rock band Television – presents his new album The Countdown on CD and digital via Plowboy Records, with vinyl available in 2019.

A pivotal fixture of the 1970s New York rock scene, Television’s improvisational, intelligent brand of avant-garde punk earned their reputation as a landmark act of the historic CBGB’s landscape, as well as an influence for generations of punk and alternative bands. Lloyd’s technical guitar proficiency was a key component to the band’s unique sound, which established their debut Marquee Moon (1977) as one of the defining albums of the era. After the band disbanded, Lloyd would go on to lend his signature guitar licks to Matthew Sweet and John Doe, as well as releasing several critically-acclaimed solo albums. Additionally, his recent memoir Everything Is Combustible: Television, CBGB’s and Five Decades of Rock and Roll was published in November 2017 with a second edition being released in paperback on November 2.

On The Countdown, Richard Lloyd creates an honest, natural expression with his stylized guitar sound and swagger. “I can only be me,” he says. “I can't turn into somebody else. So, every record I make is just a progression. I never felt the angst necessary to be a punk. I was too young to be a beatnik and too old to be a hippy. I like to say I’m an anthropologist from another planet who is observing human nature and expressing my observations through rock’n’roll.”

Taking a specific approach on the record, Lloyd’s process was to blend and balance the raw, live energy of in-studio performance with the benefit of technical refinements and additions behind-the-board. “You don't want to overcook the pasta,” he adds. “I never want a Chef Boyardee record. I like mistakes and rough edges. It's all very organic.”

Renowned Nashville session players Dave Roe (bass) and Steve Ebe (drums) served as a solid rhythmic backbone in the studio, cutting the basic 11 tracks in two days, while keys by Joe Bidewell (who played with Lloyd in his band in 1980) were eventually added to the mix. The result is a real rocker’s record, with Lloyd allowing his trademark fusion of garage rock, thoughtful soul, and power pop hooks to marinate from opening cut “Wind In The Rain” to the soaring heights of the closing title track “The Countdown,” in which he posits blasting off into space as he’s “had enough of planet Earth,” while his guitar and keys propel the listener with him into the stratosphere.

Adorned with his own personal paintings as the foundation for the front and back covers of the CD and vinyl, The Countdown continues the legacy of one of rock’s enduring pioneers.

Purchase 'Countdown' the latest CD by Richard Lloyd at amazon.com

And Everything Is Combustible: Television, CBGB's and Five Decades of Rock and Roll: The Memoirs of an Alchemical Guitarist at amazon.com

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Guest Occupation: Guest Expert on Relationship and Travel
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Devin Galaudet is the editor and publisher of the In the Know Traveler series of websites, which just celebrated 15 years. He also publishes several other travel-inspired websites including In the Know Bride, which chronicles his endeavor to marry his wife in 100 countries around the world. (They’ve married 20 times in 15 countries, so far). His wickedly funny memoir called: “10,000 Miles with My Dead Father's Ashes“ is part adventure and part tender reminiscence, makes readers laugh, cry, and yearn for their own Spanish adventure. Devin has written for the Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, The Citron Review, TravelAge West, and Turkish Airlines’ Sky Life Magazine. Devin holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Antioch University at Los Angeles. A frequently sought-after guest expert on relationship and travel, Devin has appeared on FOX-TV, NBC-TV, Reinvention Radio, the Experts Insights Publishing awards gala, the California Writers Coalition, JohnnyJet.com, the Jewish Journal, and hundreds of podcasts. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

Guest Category: Arts, Entertainment, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Self Help, Society and Culture, Spiritual, Travel & Leisure, TV & Film
Guest Occupation: Psychic, medium, empathy, clairvoyant, clairsentient, clairaudient
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Chris Garcia is a psychic/medium, empathy, clairvoyant, clairsentient, and clairaudient. He also has the abilities to see auars and remote viewing. Chris has had these god-given gifts since the age of 5. He loves helping sensitive children and adults with these gifts as well. Chris is additionally a tarot card reader, interested in paranormal ghost hunting, and is a shaman healer as well.

Guest Category: Paranormal, Ghosts, Spiritual, Access Consciousness, Medium & Channeling, Psychic & Intuitive
Guest Occupation: Family Physician, Medical Director of LuxeSkin Med Spa
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Dr. Ruth Martens, MD is a Family Physician specializing in Homeopathy, Functional & Aviation Medicine in Wheaton, IL and has been practicing for 37 years. She graduated from R Franklin Univ Of Med & Sci in 1981 and specializes in family medicine. She is also the Medical Director of LuxeSkin Med Spa in Naperville, Illinois.

Dr. Martens entire career has been marked by loyal patients who appreciate her heartfelt mission: seeing the whole person and helping them feel better rather than treating a problem or disease.

Her onsite presence and passion for excellence ensures all LuxeSkin patients seeking medical procedures receive one-on-one consultations and the highest level of care from qualifying through recovery.

  • Family practice physician specializing in Classical Homeopathic Medicine and Functional Medicine
  • Treasurer – American Institute of Homeopathy Foundation and Foundation for Homeopathic Education.
  • Senior Aviation Medical Examiner
  • Cool Sculpting Certification

“Every person who comes to LuxeSkin will be listened to and educated so they fully understand procedures and feel confident that every step will be executed in the healthiest way possible.”

 

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Medicine, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Speaker Author Kindness Expert
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GABRIELLA VAN RIJ [pronounced “Ray”] began her life as an orphan in Pakistan and without the determination and kindness of two strangers she would not have been adopted into her new family.

Today, Gabriella is the founder of the #DaretobeKind movement, a kindness expert, and a keynote speaker. With a brave and compassionate voice, she speaks at businesses, universities, corporate training events, school assemblies, community centers, places of worship, and on network shows. Her uplifting talks motivate, challenge, and provide the groundwork for lasting progress.She is an acclaimed author of three books. With All My Might is her mesmerizing memoir of one of the first cross-cultural adoptions. I Can Find My Might is part self-help, part practical resource for students, parents, and educators. Gabriella’s personal experience creates a boots-on-the-ground approach to bullying and self-acceptance that is nothing short of magical. Watch Your Delivery is Gabriella’s third and latest book, based on one of her popular presentations of the same name.

 “We as a society have dropped the ball on Human Kindness®,” says Gabriella. “Will you help me pick it up? One moment, one person, one kindness—is all it takes to help someone go from a negative space to a positive place. BE the difference.” Gabriella has been seen by millions on Dr. Phil, ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. She also writes for the Huffington Post and the NY Daily News.

Guest Category: Business, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Self Help, Spiritual, TV & Film, Variety
Guest Occupation: Yoga Teacher
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Founder and Director of HappyTree Yoga Studio in Montreal (Est. 2007), Melanie leads Hatha, Yin and Gentle Yoga teacher trainings. She is a passionate speaker, writer and workshop leader (TEDx Montreal Women, RVH Foundation, MUHC Conferences, Cirque du Soleil, Wanderlust Tremblant, Expo Yoga blog) on the topics of yoga, mindfulness and health. She was recognized as an outstanding citizen by CTV’s The Power of One for her work in the community with cancer patients and underprivileged youth, and is the winner of a Quebec Notable Award for social entrepreneurship.

Instagram: melhappytree
Guest Category: Courses & Training, Yoga
Guest Occupation: Founding Partner of Legends and Legacies Entertainment, Director of the Dick Gregory Foundation/Society, Author, Board Certified Chiropractor, Medical Director of Washington Spine & Disc
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Dr. Gregory is a Founding Partner of Legends and Legacies Entertainment. He is the executor of the estate of Dick Gregory, Director of the Dick Gregory Foundation/Society and a celebrated author. Dr. Gregory is a board certified Chiropractor and the Medical Director of Washington Spine & Disc.  He is the Vice Chairman and sits on the board of Wellness In Nature.

Christian is the 8th child of Dick and Lillian Gregory. He served for more than 20 years as Dick’s closest adviser, and was the point of contact and consulted on all matters pertaining to Dick Gregory.

Christian Gregory has consulted and added layers of protection to countless legends, iconic civil rights activists, Academy, Tony and Emmy Award winning actors and producers, Grammy Award winning musicians, sports stars and personalities.

Guest Category: Arts, Entertainment, History, Politics & Government, Self Help, Society and Culture, TV & Film, Variety