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Natasha NOW!

Natasha NOW!

By Natasha Sherman

Natasha Sherman, Life Success Coach, TV Host & Producer, infinitely curious, thought provocateur - has conversations about subjects that have meaning for most of us; happiness, what it takes to survive the seemingly unsurvivable, consciousness-raising, addiction, wrongfully convicted, death penalty, healing, etc.
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Natasha NOW!Jul 20, 2021

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Naloxone - Saving Lives

Naloxone - Saving Lives

A Father's Story and Mission - Paul Ressler lost his son Corey to an overdose. There were people with his son, someone started to dial 911 but the call was interrupted. The people with him were afraid that they would be arrested so cleared out and left Corey to die. Corey could have been saved with an injection of naloxone (narcan). Paul has started a nonprofit to educate, train, and get naloxone in the hands of anyone and everyone who could be in a situation where they could save a life.

Aug 08, 202329:40
Recognizing Anxiety in Children and Helping Them Heal

Recognizing Anxiety in Children and Helping Them Heal

Psychologist Dr. Paul Foxman, author of "Dancing with Fear" ...Controlling Stress and Creating a Life Beyond Panic and Anxiety and "The Worried Child", discusses the prevalence of anxiety in children; the sources of anxiety, and tools and strategies to deal with and to heal the various forms of anxiety.

Jul 25, 202329:34
Baby Teeth Showing High Levels of Cancer-Causing Strontium 90 Near Nuclear Reactors

Baby Teeth Showing High Levels of Cancer-Causing Strontium 90 Near Nuclear Reactors

Joe Mangano, Executive Director for the Radiation and Public Health Project discusses years-long and recent studies that show evidence of high levels of cancer-causing strontium 90 in the teeth of babies born when weapons testing was being done, along with evidence that shows similar results in those living near nuclear reactors today.

May 02, 202329:05
"A Life Designed, Not Resigned"; an Episcopal Priest's Perspective

"A Life Designed, Not Resigned"; an Episcopal Priest's Perspective

Some of what we believe from religion can be stifling, rigid, and even debilitating. The Reverend Stephen Rozzelle has written a book "A Life Designed, Not Resigned" where he gives positive, enriching, and empowering spiritual perspectives. He starts with "Context is Everything" and expands on how we can shift limiting beliefs.

Mar 07, 202329:01
Mass Shootings: Conversation with Psychiatrist Stephen Dolinski

Mass Shootings: Conversation with Psychiatrist Stephen Dolinski

"We are a nation awash in guns and grievances." And we are quick to make limited assumptions about causes and solutions but the issue is not reducible to simple cause & effect.  In this conversation we explore expanding the inquiry & possible steps we as a society can take.

Feb 22, 202327:40
Is our "mad dash to chemical utopia" destroying us?"

Is our "mad dash to chemical utopia" destroying us?"

"Pick Your Poison" author, Monona Rossol; a chemist, artist and industrial hygienist, discusses "how our mad dash to chemical utopia is making lab rats of us all". She shares some very surprising and useful facts that we all should know.

Feb 08, 202328:49
Peter Woodbury on Edgar Cayce

Peter Woodbury on Edgar Cayce

Peter Woodbury, MSW, psychotherapist, hypnotist & avid student of the Edgar Cayce readings, talks about some of the messages of Edgar Cayce. Peter also uses hypnotherapy and past life regression in his practice. His focus is on the use of spirituality and faith as tools for personal transformation and liberation.

Jan 25, 202329:02
Coming to Terms With Having a Gay Child

Coming to Terms With Having a Gay Child

An open and authentic conversation with Jack, father of a gay son; the surprising issues that showed up for him and what it took to come to terms with having a gay child.

Jan 11, 202328:24
Conversation With Angels Part 2

Conversation With Angels Part 2

Dror Ashuah has "authored" a series of books bringing messages from angels on the other side to us, "the angels on earth". He talks about the 4th book "Conversation With Angels:Are You Ready?" "The energy of the planet is rapidly shifting. These messages guide us to move with joy, peace, balance, and love into the next step of planetary evolution into a higher frequency and vibration."

Dec 28, 202230:35
Conversation With Angels Part 1

Conversation With Angels Part 1

Dror Ashuah has "authored" a series of books bringing messages from angels on the other side to us, "the angels on earth".  He talks about the 4th book "Conversation With Angels:Are You Ready?"  "The energy of the planet is rapidly shifting.  These messages guide us to move with joy, peace, balance, and love into the next step of planetary evolution into a higher frequency and vibration."

Dec 14, 202229:35
Wrongfully Convicted, Exonerated, Life After Exoneration - One Man's Epic Journey

Wrongfully Convicted, Exonerated, Life After Exoneration - One Man's Epic Journey

At 16, Jeffrey Deskovic was wrongfully convicted of rape & murder. After 16 years in prison he was one of the "lucky" ones to be exonerated. After years of intense work, Jeffrey passed the New York bar exam and intends to devote his life to changing the laws and policy, and to exonerating the innocent. He shares important information for each of us, since his story can happen to anyone.

Nov 30, 202229:42
Healing Using Therapeutic Frequencies

Healing Using Therapeutic Frequencies

Every object has a resonant frequency. To shatter a glass, a singer’s voice has to match that frequency. Can we then use frequencies to shatter cancer cells? Dr. James Bare, inventor of the the Rife-Bare Device talks about using frequencies for healing.

Nov 16, 202230:13
Can We "Re-Humanize" What Our Culture has De-Humanized In Us?

Can We "Re-Humanize" What Our Culture has De-Humanized In Us?

Dave Buck, Master Certified Coach (MCC), MBA and CEO of CoachVille discusses how our industrial hierarchal culture is designed to create a fearful and obedient society. What that does is suppress our natural instincts for self-expression, collaboration, freedom, relatedness, and joy. He shares compelling ideas on how we can shift and "re-humanize" our culture.

Nov 02, 202227:40
"fathermothergod: My Journey Out of Christian Science" by Lucia Greenhouse

"fathermothergod: My Journey Out of Christian Science" by Lucia Greenhouse

“Unimaginable . . . As much an indictment of Christian Science as it is a memoir of her family’s experience of loss.”—O: the Oprah Magazine

Oct 04, 202228:34
Are nuclear weapons really a deterrent?

Are nuclear weapons really a deterrent?

Ward Wilson, Nuclear Weapons Policy Analyst, and author of “Five Myths About Nuclear Weapons”. Ward is widely acknowledged as the leading source of innovative pragmatic arguments against nuclear weapons in the world today. Most of us think of the proliferation of nuclear weapons as a “done deal”. Ward makes a case not only for the need of shifting that thinking but also what we can do to make that happen.

Sep 20, 202229:12
The story of a saved life because of a kidney donation.

The story of a saved life because of a kidney donation.

“No one can speak personally about conducting and being personally responsible for killing people in the name of society better than I can," says Frank Thompson, former Oregon State Penitentiary Superintendent. Riveting, compelling and eye-opening from someone who personally participated in executions.

Sep 06, 202227:52
Making a case for alcohol being the "gateway drug"

Making a case for alcohol being the "gateway drug"

Scott Stevens, Alcohologist, Recovering Alcoholic, and author of "Look What Dragged the Cat In" discusses the devastating health impacts of alcohol, the cost to our medical system and our society, and the evidence of alcohol as the gateway drug to our opioid crisis.

Aug 16, 202226:60
Men Recovering From Sexual Child Abuse

Men Recovering From Sexual Child Abuse

Psychotherapist Mike Lew discusses his book Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse.

Aug 02, 202227:46
Recovery From Addiction - One Person's Story

Recovery From Addiction - One Person's Story

Mariel Hufnagel battled with alcohol & drug addiction, bipolar disorder & bulimia nervosa for all her teen years. She is formerly incarcerated, a convicted felon, formerly homeless & a sex trafficking survivor. She is in recovery since 2007, now happily married, and committed to making a difference in the world of addiction and recovery.

Jul 19, 202227:16
Scalar Energy/Universal Energy for Healing

Scalar Energy/Universal Energy for Healing

Tom Paladino began research with scalar energy, (aka known as prana, and chi) during his under-graduate years. He was inspired by various scientists, especially Nikola Tesla, as to the existence of an energy that was not of the electromagnetic spectrum. Tom says he has developed a technique using scalar energy that will transmute pathogens quickly and painlessly at a quantum level.

Jul 05, 202228:08
Loss of a Son From A Drug Overdose

Loss of a Son From A Drug Overdose

Stephanie Oswald lost her son January 27, 2017, due to an overdose of fentanyl-laced heroin. His addiction started with opioids for pain after an accident and surgery. Stephanie is on a mission to change the course of the epidemic of death due to opioids.

Jun 21, 202229:12
Domestic Violence - Signs to Watch for and Sources of Help

Domestic Violence - Signs to Watch for and Sources of Help

Donna Zytko, Counselor & Advocate at Womanspace in NJ, shares important information and insights. Domestic violence is not just physical.  It can be verbal, psychological, even financial.

Jun 07, 202228:27
The Opioid Epidemic - One Father's Story

The Opioid Epidemic - One Father's Story

Larry Mihlon, former Chief of Police of West Long Branch New Jersey talks about his son's heroin overdose. His son was one of the lucky ones who was resuscitated. Larry talks about the trauma, lessons learned, and his mission to raise awareness.

May 17, 202228:16
Death Penalty - 1st hand account

Death Penalty - 1st hand account

“No one can speak personally about conducting and being personally responsible for killing people in the name of society better than I can," says Frank Thompson, former Oregon State Penitentiary Superintendent. Riveting, compelling and eye-opening from someone who personally participated in executions.

May 03, 202227:44
KGB Spy in America - Part 2

KGB Spy in America - Part 2

Interview with Jack Barsky, former sleeper agent of the KGB  who spent 10 years as an undercover agent in the US. He was captured by the FBI in 1997.

Apr 26, 202227:49
KGB Spy in America - Part 1

KGB Spy in America - Part 1

Interview with Jack Barsky, former sleeper agent of the KGB  who spent 10 years as an undercover agent in the US. He was captured by the FBI in 1997.

Apr 12, 202226:55
Dating

Dating

A funny, open, and engaging conversation - 4 people share perspectives, experiences, and challenges

Mar 23, 202227:44
What the Akashic Records/"The Book of Life" Can Tell Us

What the Akashic Records/"The Book of Life" Can Tell Us

Cheryl Harrell talks about reading the Akashic Records .  In theosophy and anthroposophy, the Akashic records are a compendium of all human events, thoughts, words, emotions, and intent ever to have occurred in the past, present, or future.

Mar 09, 202226:58
Precognitive Dreaming

Precognitive Dreaming

Dale Graff, author of "Tracks in the Psychic Wilderness - An Exploration of ESP, Remote Viewing, Precognitive Dreaming and Synchronicity" talks about precognitive dreams.

Feb 22, 202227:47
The Immigrant Experience

The Immigrant Experience

The immigrant experience can be harrowing, delightful, challenging, filled with joy, etc. Everyone's story is different but hearing the different stories is what has us connect and relate and learn. This interview is with two brothers of Afghan descent.

Feb 09, 202227:20
Autin Wright

Autin Wright

Conversation with Jamaican-born sculptor, Autin Wright. Autin talks about his work, his process, his journey, and his 26 years at the Seward Johnson Atelier.

Jan 18, 202246:32
Alternative Treatments for Cancer

Alternative Treatments for Cancer

Conversation with Dr. Carlos Bautista who opened his internationally acclaimed Immunity Therapy Center in Mexico in 2007 with the goal of providing the highest quality medical care, using alternative multiple holistic cancer therapies that are the most effective, more natural, less aggressive, and individually customized.

Jan 04, 202226:29
"Proof of Heaven"; Dr. Eben Alexander's Near Death Experience

"Proof of Heaven"; Dr. Eben Alexander's Near Death Experience

After decades as a physician and teacher at Harvard Medical School and elsewhere, renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander thought he knew how the brain, mind and consciousness worked; until he had a transcendental near-death experience. His books "Proof of Heaven" and "The Map of Heaven" have collectively spent more than 2 years atop the New York Times and international bestseller lists.

Dec 21, 202128:33
Weight loss through surgery; one person's story

Weight loss through surgery; one person's story

Carl Archer, an elder law attorney, was 500+ pounds and how he could engage with life became more and more limited.. He reached the familiar "sick and tired of being sick and tired" and chose surgery. He talks openly of the wins, the challenges, the processes, and the impact on his life.

Dec 07, 202128:13
Traumatic brain injury; a conversation with Chiropractic Neurologist Dr. Vincent Kiechlin.

Traumatic brain injury; a conversation with Chiropractic Neurologist Dr. Vincent Kiechlin.

As well as addressing traumatic brain injury, Dr. Kiechlin discusses simple ways to keep our brains healthy.

Nov 16, 202126:43
Being Gay, Being Transgender; Free and Open Q & A

Being Gay, Being Transgender; Free and Open Q & A

Free and open Q & A with William Placek, a gay man and Seth Rainess, a transgender man.  Questions range from the issue of what public bathrooms you get to use, to "coming out", to the significance of pronouns, and the very real impact of friends and family support.

Nov 02, 202127:46
Being Gay, Being Transgender; Two Personal Stories

Being Gay, Being Transgender; Two Personal Stories

Interview with William Placek, a gay man and Seth Rainess, a transgender man; their very real stories of grappling with what it takes to live in the world as gay and transgender and, ultimately their personal “victories”.

Oct 19, 202127:08
The Cure for Hate

The Cure for Hate

Tony McAleer, a former member of the white aryan resistance and co-founder of the nonprofit group "Life After Hate", uses the prism of his own experience to examine what draws young people to hate groups. In his book "The Cure For Hate: A Former White Supremacist's Journey From Violent Extremism to Radical Compassion" Tony details his own journey from middle class doctor's son to violent white supremacist before the spiritual change that finally allowed him to leave hate behind.

Oct 05, 202126:48
Surviving a Mother's Murder

Surviving a Mother's Murder

Murder of a family member and the journey to forgiveness ... Stephanie Cassatly's mother was murdered in a hold-up when Stephanie was 18. Years later she shared her story, her journey to forgiveness, and talked about her soon to be released book "Notice of Release."  Since this interview her book "Notice of Release: A Daughter's Journey to Forgive Her Mother's Murder" has been released.

Oct 05, 202126:54
Wrongfully convicted of rape and murder at age 16. (Part 2 of 2)

Wrongfully convicted of rape and murder at age 16. (Part 2 of 2)

Jeff Descovic was a victim of the legal system at its worst; and, it can happen to anyone.  In this interview Jeff shares the frightening step-by-step events that ended with him spending 16 years in prison for a crime he never committed.  He is one of the "lucky" ones who was exonerated.  He has since passed the bar exam in New York and works to exonerate the wrongfully convicted, but his "start story" is worth hearing if only as a warning.

Sep 05, 202127:44
Wrongfully convicted of rape and murder at age 16. (Part 1 of 2)

Wrongfully convicted of rape and murder at age 16. (Part 1 of 2)

Jeff Descovic was a victim of the legal system at its worst; and, it can happen to anyone.  In this interview Jeff shares the frightening step-by-step events that ended with him spending 16 years in prison for a crime he never committed.  He is one of the "lucky" ones who was exonerated.  He has since passed the bar exam in New York and works to exonerate the wrongfully convicted, but his "start story" is worth hearing if only as a warning.

Sep 05, 202126:51
Beating the Odds - An African American in the South during Jim Crow.

Beating the Odds - An African American in the South during Jim Crow.

Eugene Marsh grew up as an African-American in the south in the Jim Crow era.  He became the first African-American to integrate an all-white high school in 1965.  He served in Vietnam and upon returning ended up living in the streets.  Because he never gave up, his story is a profoundly inspiring one of beating the odds.

Aug 17, 202126:38
Guest Anita Moorjani, Near Death Experience

Guest Anita Moorjani, Near Death Experience

Anita Moorjani, author of "Dying to Be Me" was dying of cancer, her organs failed, and she was in a coma when she entered into an extraordinary near-death experience (NDE).  She returned, and was cancer-free within weeks.  She shares her story, her insights, and a very powerful message.

Aug 05, 202126:40
Guest Tommy Rosen, Addiction Recovery Expert

Guest Tommy Rosen, Addiction Recovery Expert

Conversation with Tommy Rosen, yoga teacher, addiction recovery expert with 29 years of continuous recovery from drug addiction, and author of "Recovery 2.0..Move Beyond Addiction and Upgrade Your Life."  His book is described by expert Gabor Mate M.D. as "what I unreservedly regard as the best book I have ever read on the subject of recovery from addiction." Tommy defines addiction as ANY BEHAVIOR you continue to do despite the fact that it brings negative consequences into your life.  We all have those.  Tommy shares knowledge, insight, information and wisdom.

Jul 20, 202128:18
A story of complete recovery from scleroderma - still considered incurable

A story of complete recovery from scleroderma - still considered incurable

Jane Grecsek's life has been devastatingly altered by scleroderma (A group of rare diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissue).  In many people, scleroderma also harms structures such as blood vessels, internal organs and the digestive tract.  This was the case with Jane.  Scleroderma is considered incurable.  Amazingly, after at least 20 years she found something that worked.  Her recovery has been miraculous - full and complete recovery/reversal.

Jul 08, 202126:31