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The Art of Living
SIGGIE COHEN |
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Siggie Cohen is a Child and Family Specialist, teaches parenting, counsels families through crisis - child related or otherwise, conducts early assessments for any developmental issues, teaches college and writes professional articles for local newspapers. |
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HAYUTA COHEN |
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Hayuta Cohen is a Certified Hypnotherapist, a Certified Medical Hypnotherapist, a Registered Nurse, and a Public Health Nurse.
She provides therapy by using hypnosis to all of life's issues and challenges (smoking, weight, fears, phobias, etc.).
Hayuta also teaches about hypnosis and its many uses, stress management, weight reduction, and more through lectures and seminars in a variety of venues.
www.goodlifehypnotherapy.com
Siggie and Hayuta have been BFFs for 26 years, walking side by side through thick and thin (pregnancies, raising children, marriages, divorce, disease, and the story is still unfolding.)
Through their shared and separated life experiences, and with the help of thousands of chatting sessions, they are able to bring forth a dynamic, in depth conversation about many topics and help people of all walks of life with their struggles. |
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Chick Town is a friendly and immaculately designed fast casual restaurant focused on healthy eating.
It is a wonderful place to come in and sit down for a quick and relaxing lunch or dinner.
And if you mention our name you will get a 10% discount on your meal.
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Listen to Siggie & Hayuta Live
Mondays at 11:00AM (PST) |
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Show Summary & Guests |
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Monday, February 20, 2012 |
Soraya Mire', a Somali woman who survived female genital mutilation.
A human rights activist and recipient of the UN Humanitarian Award, Soraya wrote, directed, and produced the film "Fire Eyes", and authored the book "The Girl With Three Legs". She has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Nightline, and other programs, and is considered the spokeswoman against female genital mutilation. |
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Monday, February 13, 2012 |
HILLEL MAZANSKY, M.D. of La Jolla, California - a veteran family physician, treating people with guided imagery, hypnosis, nurtrition, and exercise ONLY - talking about CHILDHOOD OBESITY.
Dr. Mazansky specializes in helping adults and children with obesity, cancer, and / or anxieties. Please check out his website: www.gianinc.com for a host of information and valuable health tips. |
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Monday, February 6, 2012 |
We were honored to have Dr. Sara Hurvitz, leader of the Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Program at UCLA, with us today to discuss breast cancer research, present and furture treatmemt modalities, and help us understand clinical trials and their relevance to cancer patients. |
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Monday, January 30, 2012 |
From what is development to how to handle sibling rivalry; from how to talk to children about death to what does play mean to healthy growth. These and many other such questions are answered on today's show. |
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Monday, January 23, 2012 |
Today, we tackled the huge, frightening, and very important subject of bullying:
Where does it come from? What is it all about?
Who is the bully and "what" is he/she "made" of? Who is the victim? Is there more bullying today than ever before?
Do internet and cyber activities change or increase bullying?
So many questions, and, yes - some answers too. |
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Monday, January 16, 2012 |
how often do you wonder about the end of your life? what you might feel? what you will say? how, if at all, do you come to terms? do you bring closure? we have all thought about it. Dr. Karen Wyatt has been there many times, at the death bed of others: she brought comfort while witnessing and listening. her 7 Lessons of Living form the stories of the the Dying is a compelling and rewarding read. Tune in to this compelling and honest interview with her. |
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Monday, January 9, 2012 |
Yasin Musa, a Darfuri refugee living in Israel, was with us today to talk about his plight since the outbreak of the Darfur genocide in 2003. Yasin provided a brief background on the conflict, shared his personal story of how he fled his attackers and made his way, first through Egypt and then to Israel. In 2007, he founded B'nai Darfur (Sons of Darfur), a nonprofit organization that assists Darfuri refugees living in Israel. www.bnaidarfur.org
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Monday, December 19, 2011 |
Our guest today was Mr. Art Torres, a transport agent to at-risk children and teens. We were absolutely fascinated by Art's art of helping those troubled kids and their families by using a perfect combination of firmness and compassion. |
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Monday, December 12, 2011 |
Scout Masterson and Bill Horn (aka "The Guncles").
They are Simone's dad's, Guncles to Liam, Stella & Hattie.
Can be seen every week on Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood (Tuesdays @ 10PM on Oxygen).
& recently launched adoption consulting organization Hold My Hand. |
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Monday, December 5, 2011 |
Lisa Cohen (www.datingdesigners.com), a designer matchmaker and a regular on the Kendra E! TV show,
returned to The Art of Living
for another fun conversation on how to get rid of emotional baggage, clean up our inner closets, making room for some new ideas, experiences, affairs...and, yes, maybe even find a loving date for the New Year. |
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Monday, November 28, 2011 |
Nonie Darwish, founder of the organization Arabs For Israel, renowned author, and speaker, was with us today for a
most engaging conversation about her personal journey, beliefs, and values. If you are an Arab, a Jew, a middle-eastern,
a human seeking a better world - this show is a "must listen" for you. |
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Monday, November 21, 2011 |
Author & philosophical entrepreneur Stephany Lane Yarbrough doesn’t only have a dream, she has a vision and a plan to go with it. With her extensive background in women’s studies, philosophical psychology and spirituality, she’s passionate about the spirit of women, and wants to enlighten them all over the world; she’s starting with the Middle East and we’re right behind her, in this feisty and entertaining interview. |
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Monday, November 14, 2011 |
Art therapy and eating disorders with the amazing art therapist Pamela Hayes.
There is so much that can be learned, uncovered, touched, expressed, and communicated.
whey one engages physically in the creative process. |
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Monday, November 7, 2011 |
Nothing was further from Shelly's mind than early onset Alzheimer's, but her husband's diagnosis
was only the start. While caring for him for 8 years with love and devotion, she parented her, then, two teenage children successfully,
and with poise and grace, kept her family, as well as her husband's dignity. |
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Monday, October 31, 2011 |
Our guest today: Lisa Cohen, a modern matchmaker, relationship coach, and a regular on the E! TV show Kendra. We had a very lively discussion on men, women, relationships, and that thing called LOVE. |
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Monday, October 24, 2011 |
Carrie James Murray, a long-time teacher in public and private schools, and now the academic director at Ivy Academia charter school in Woodland Hills, CA - was our guest today, as we continued our ongoing discussion on homework (is it necessary? how much is too much? and more) and children's stress. Don't miss this opportunity to hear Carrie's non conventional point of view. |
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Monday, October 17, 2011 |
Sylvia Fogelman, CEO of Southern California Family & Adoption Agency (SCFFAA), was with us
to talk about her agency's mission, and programs, and to educate us and our listeners on the very important subjects of adoption and foster care. |
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Monday, October 10, 2011 |
Positive Psychology - a relatively new field, focuses on the science and art of optimism, happiness, and well being. Started in the 1980's and gaining interest here and around the world, it studies what makes people more satisfied with their lives, and how
optimism affects the physical and mental health. Our guest, Naama Kaminer Mevorach, has a Masters degree in positive psychology, and helps us shed a light on this very fascinating
subject. |
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Monday, October 3, 2011 |
Our guest today, James Krehbiel, a writer, counselor, and cognitive-behavioral therapist is talking to us about his latest book: Troubled Childhood, Triumphant Life: Healing from the Battle Scars of Youth. An engaging conversation about the fact that the only way to move forward in life is to through the "mess" of our past, and so much more. |
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Monday, September 26, 2011 |
Do our kids get too much homework? Does more mean better? Better what? The topic of homework is today's focus, in light of the fact that American children are among the most stressed and unhappy in the world. If you are a parent, a teacher, a policy maker, a therapist, or just interested in the wellbeing of our nation's kids - listen to this discussion. |
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Monday, September 19, 2011 |
You have been here before! Whether or not you believe in reincarnation - our conversation with, Orly Arava, a past life discovery specialist, hypnotherapist, and spiritual coach, was a very interesting, educational, and enjoyable one. Some of the topics that we discussed today: What's the purpose of our lives here on earth? What is the lesson that we came here to learn? What happens after we die? And more. |
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Monday, September 12, 2011 |
We talked about Siggie's trip to Fiji with Preschool In A Box, an organization that trains teachers in developing countries. Plus, a husband that feels on the bottom of his wife's list, love, ego, stress...did anyone say - life? |
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Monday, August 29, 2011 |
An acupuncturist, our guest, Deborah Warshauer, a stage 3c ovarian cancer survivorspecializing in fertility, and an advocate of plant based, whole foods lifestyle - is such an inspiration . One can learn so much from the way she handled the dreaded diagnosis, planned her treatment, put together a team, elicited support, and continued to plan her future. this is a show you don't want to miss. |
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Monday, August 22, 2011 |
Listen to the fun and inspiring conversation that we had with Eyal Gordin, an esteemed TV director of such shows as Raising Hope and My Name Is Earl. We talked about his dream, his journey, and, yes, some hollywood gossip as well. |
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Monday, August 15, 2011 |
Raw girls talk with a nibble of fresh attitude and a handful of bite size ideas and advice for a healthier you at any age. Max Izenberg just happened to be 75. Her spirit is youthful, her character courageous, her laughter full of guts. |
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Monday, August 1, 2011 |
Dr. Diana Barnes is a renown psychotherapist and marriage and family therapist, an author, and world wide speaker, specializing in women's mental health and mood disorders around the reproductive years. Her personal and professional experience is a leading force in her passion towards bettering women's chances of avoiding, or overcoming postpartum depression. On today's show, she shared with us her many ways of advocating for education, knowledge and immediate intervention, for everyone involved in reproduction, pregnancies, and the journey to parenthood. |
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Monday, July 25, 2011 |
This week, the Art of Living, hosted Marina, who with her husband adopted beautiful Hanna from Vietnam, and Paloma, who together with her husband adopted Valeria, 5, Victoria, 4, and David 3, from Kazakhstan. Listen to the story of their journey, and share in the joy and pride they experience becoming parents. |
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Monday, July 18, 2011 |
A deep but fun conversation with Dr. Uri Kenig, a clinical psychotherapist, founder of IPEC Therapy, a unique method of diagnosing and treating emotional as well as physical conditions. |
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Monday, July 11, 2011 |
When Hayuta and I reminisce after today’s show, we both agree that talking to Kennedy, our 14 year old guest on the Art of Living, was like ocean breeze on a hot summer valley day. Or simply - most enjoyable. Nothing unusual about Kennedy, except that she was conceived via anonymous sperm donation, suffered a premature loss of her fraternal twin sister in the womb, something she still wonders about, to only continue on a road of more complications and be born almost three months prematurely, yet survive and live victoriously. |
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Monday, June 27, 2011 |
A captivating, dynamic, funny, informative and most of all personal conversation with Marc Sedaka, author of What He Can Expect When She Is Not Expecting, and his wife Samantha, about their long journey with infertility and the book (a must read for men and women alike). |
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Monday, June 20, 2011 |
Our guest today, Teresa Van Zeller, is an advanced clinical hypnotherapist, and a hypnotherapy teacher.
She has develped her own childbirth preparation method called B.A.N.I. (Birthing As Nature Intended), and her book, carrying the same name, was published this year. We talked with Teresa about hypnotherapy, childbirth, and common sense. |
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Monday, June 13, 2011 |
End of life issues - what exactly does it mean? Death and dying - just as much a part of the journey called life, as birth and living. Our guest Rutie, a hospice nurse, helps us shine a light on this, sometimes uncomfortable, subject. |
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Monday, June 6, 2011 |
Finding your calling - what is a calling, do you have to have one, how to go about finding it, and will having a calling make you happier? |
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Monday, May 23, 2011 |
an interview with Amanda is a vibrant young mom of a toddler, experiencing issues with biting, hitting, socialization, and first time mommyhood. |
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Monday, May 16, 2011 |
a compelling interview with Sharon Hensel-Cohen, a licensed speech and language pathologist and the founder of Nicky’s world, on language delays, autism spectrum and what is and can be done for limited or non-verbal children. |
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Monday, May 9, 2011 |
Dani is a single mom, raising her wonderful daughter and still recovering from her divorce. A candid conversation about her struggles then and now. |
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Monday, May 2, 2011 |
transition part 2 – with our guest Julie, we are discussing two personal transitions: Julie’s son moving from middle school to high school, plus Julie and her oldest son are in the midst of experiencing a one of a kind challenging transition: him leaving for college. |
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Monday, April 25, 2011 |
Transitions - as the end of the school year nears, we talk about transitioning our kids to preschool, kindergarten, middle school, high school, and college. |
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Monday, April 18, 2011 |
The first year - Our guest, a new mother of an 11 month old baby, discuss honestly her struggles in the past year. Post partum depression, sleep, and more. |
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Monday, April 11, 2011 |
Fears - what are we afraid of? What are our kids afraid of? What can we do about it? How can we move forward? |
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