The Deb Colitti Show

This week we celebrate 2012 grads with excerpts from the best commencement speeches: Tom Hanks at Yale, Sheryl Sandberg at Barnard, Amy Poelher at Harvard. PLUS, conversations with guests, Randy Howe, author of over 25 books including "Here We Stand - 600 Message from the World Best Commencement Addresses". Also recent grads Lindsey Herchel and Simon Pollack weigh in on what worked, and what did not.  The Deb Colitti Show - Graduation 6-11-11 by debcolitti

Steve Jobs stands as the ultimate icon of inventiveness whose Apple products far reaching impact, could not have been imagined. The iPad is revolutionizing communication for children and changing lives of those with autism, cerebral palsy and brain injuries. Guest Holly Palmer, singer songwriter, and Mom shares her remarkable story about learning to communicate with her 3 yr old brain injured son, Maceo. Because of the iPad and an App called Proloquo2Go, Maceo can now amazingly express his thoughts, and among other things, is able to tell his parents that he loves them. You can follow Maceo's progress here on Facebook. David Niemeijer, developer of Proloquo2Go, talks about how this App and others they've designed are changing the lives of so many. And why he created it in the first place. A story of resilience of children, devotion of parents and the unintended impact of modern technology. Both uplifting and educational. The DEB COLITTI SHOW - Impossible Takes Longer 12-11-11 by debcolitti

Suppose you had a wise, warm, funny best friend, who just happened to be a gynecologist. Dr. Lissa Rankin, OB/GYN, Public Speaker, Business Consultant for Healing Visionaries, Author, Entrepreneur, Artist, Mom and founder of the online health and wellness community OwningPink.com. Lissa was recently listed on the Huffington Post's Top Ten U.S. Twitter Doctors to follow and Forbes.com '20 Inspiring Women To Follow On Twitter' lists.  John Forte, musician, formerly of the Grammy nominated The Fugee's, writer columnist for the Daily Beast, talks about his life and travels. John’s career was interrupted by a drug conviction which landed him in prison for 7 ½ yrs, until his sentence was commuted by President G.W. Bush. Forte saw his new freedom as an opportunity to revive his career and rehabilitate his life. His recent musical sojourn to Russia was turned into a documentary film entitled ‘The Russian Winter’, featured at the Tribeca Film Festival. The DEB COLITTI Show - Physician and Musician Re-invented by debcolitti

Thinking divorce? Know you options. Collaborative Solutions attorney Paula Noe shares how to take the sting out of the dreaded process of divorce. Never easy but it can result in even better communication than you had IN the marriage. Dr. Gregory Jantz, leading expert in mental health, addiction and author of  'The Stranger In Your House' gives us hope and real tools to deal with that cranky, silent, snarkey, rude, overgrown brat who lives among us. The one we can't divorce. The DEB COLITTI Show - Better Divorce & Difficult Teens 4-18-12 by debcolitti

Dr. Peggy Drexler, author & Huffington Post contributor has an insightful and candid discussion about the evolving relationship of fathers and daughters.    Kathy DeBoer, author of 'Gender Competition' and expert on women's athletics shares her perspective and far reaching impact of Title IX, 40 years later. The Deb Colitti Show - Fathers & Daughters 7-2-11 by debcolitti

Priscilla Warner, NY Times best selling author of "Learning To Breathe" is wise, fearless, and big-hearted as she shares her journey to overcome panic and anxiety disorder to bring calm to her life. "When I finished Priscilla’s book, a smile washed over my face and I let out a sigh. I promise you will do the same.” —Meredith Vieira Meredith Melnick, TIME Magazine contributor and reporter discusses her recent article, "Should We Rethink Our Anti-Bullying Strategy?" An in-depth look beyond the symptoms, understanding root causes and strategic coping mechanisms. "Imagine if they all learned not that everyone has to be friends but that they could not be friends, with compassion and decency." The DEB COLITTI Show - Panic to Peace & Bullies 10-29-11 by debcolitti

With the current political climate and public discourse, are women's rights and control over our bodies regressing back to the 1950's? Letty Cottin Pogrebin, one of America's outstanding feminist journalists and founding editor of Ms. Magazine, weighs in. A pioneer of the women's movement, Letty worked with Marlo Thomas to create 'Free To Be You And Me' and authored 'Growing Up Free', among many others. Contributing correspondent, Nicole Rodgers, President and co-founder of Role/Reboot talks about the many changes over the last 40 years and outdated assumptions about men and women. The DEB COLITTI Show - Ms. Magazine & Free to be You 11-5-11 by debcolitti

  Long time adman and author of the new book "The Real Mad Men" Andrew Cracknell looks beyond the "Mad Men" cliches with personal accounts of the most influential decades in advertising history. A former creative director at top agencies in London and NYC, Andrew interviewed more than 50 legends of the time, that did in fact include sex, drugs and 3 martini lunch's. Judy Belushi, co-producer with Dan Ackroyd of the star studded performance of The Official Blues Brothers Revue commemorating the 30th anniversary of the passing of John Belushi. Judy shares stories from the new book "Belushi"  an oral history on John's life, music, and comedic genius. The DEB COLITTI Show - Mad Men & Blues Brothers 3-21-12 by debcolitti 

Lisa Barnett, internationally known Certified Teacher & Consultant of the Akashic Records, AKA ‘Book Of Life’ explains how to access your Soul’s Library to heal issues in your life. Lisa brings more than 15 yrs. of spiritual counseling and energetic healing to clients to help them break through blocks, clear pain and fear to create the life their heart and soul desire. Info on readings & Tele-seminars available at www.akashicknowing.com Beverley Golden, Huffington Post contributor and frequent guest on our show discusses her research, writings and her own experience with the Akashic Records. With her observational way of looking at life, Beverley also weighs in on on-line dating, where 1 in 5 relationships now begin! www.beverleygolden.com The DEB COLITTI SHOW - Akashic Records & Online Dating 3-14-12 by debcolitti

Kate Taylor, singer songwriter, kick-ass performer and only girl among the legendary musically talented Taylor family shares stories, live tunes and a good dash of Chapel Hill southern comfort. Performing from Nashville to New York City...a famous Kate quote - 'Wherever they will have me, then that's where I want to be'. And trust me, you'll want to be there. The DEB COLITTI Show - Kate Taylor Interview by debcolitti

Elizabeth Abbott, author of recent Huff Post 'Why Mistresses Have Everything To Do With a Marriage' among many other books including 'The History of Marriage', weighs in on this much discussed topic and burning question: Does marriage have a future? Followed by Hugo Schwyzer, author, speaker, and professor of gender studies sharing his own experience as a well, reformed cheater!  On his fourth and last marriage, he is also an expert on the topic and how not to behave. We talk monogamy, webcams, sex, perfectionism, secrets, lies and their far reaching consequences. The DEB COLITTI Show - Mistresses & Marriage by debcolitti

A special conversation with singer-actor Tony Vincent, most recently seen on Broadway in Green Day’s “American Idiot”, now on the 2012 season of the hit NBC reality singing competition, "The Voice". A Broadway veteran who also performed in"Rent" and "Jesus Christ Superstar", Tony is a great example of what it means to be successful and a rock solid guy who is both sensitive and self explored, with his feet squarely on the ground.  From body image to dealing with the pressure of fame, we cover the range.   The DEB COLITTI Show - Tony Vincent Interview by debcolitti

  Agapi Stassinopoulos author of 'Unbinding The Heart', speaker, and Huffington Post regular shares personal and inspiring stories taking us on a journey of inner exploration, lessons to bring freedom and grace into our lives...  With a good dose of Greek wisdom, generosity and unconditional love.   Peter Levine, PhD. is the originator of Somatic Experiencing, a trauma healing therapy that has touched the lives of many thousands, from combat veterans, survivors of rape or auto accidents, and chronic pain. Dr. Levine has written a number of books on the topic including "Waking The Tiger" and '"In an Unspoken Voice". The DEB COLITTI Show - Unbinding the Heart & Healing Trauma by debcolitti 

Christiane Northrup, M.D., is a pioneer and leading authority on women's health and wellness; author of numerous books and fresh off the press, the third edition of "The Wisdom of Menopause". From tapping into inner wisdom, to changing the focus from suffering, anger and martyrdom, to the missing ingredient …Pleasure. And speaking of Pleasure…Jena La Flamme has developed a whole system around Pleasurable Weight Loss.  Learning that punishing diets don't work, she found that more pleasure makes all the difference. Jenna offers Pleasure Camps, Pleasure Immersion seminars and coaching sessions for feminine strategies for weight loss. The DEB COLITTI Show - Pleasurable Menopause & Weight-loss by debcolitti

World renowned Mama Gena created The School of Womanly Arts and ignited The Pleasure Revolution over a decade ago, training women of all ages to use the power of pleasure to have their way with the world. Appearances include TED Talks, NBC Today Show, Elle Magazine, NYTimes and 20/20. Gena teaches us to have 'A Love Affair of Your Life'. AND A FREE GIFT OFFER FROM MAMA GENA, click here. Jason Wahler, an actor known for his role on The Hills and Laguna Beach, and unfortunately many arrests related to drugs and alcohol. Jason however, turned his life around at 23, even before he joined the cast of Celebrity Rehab. Now 24, and sober for over a year Jason works as a mentor and sober companion and is one committed, hard working, and great guy. The DEB COLITTI Show - Pleasure & Recovery 1-7-12 by debcolitti