Voices In The Family

July 2004 Voices In The Family shows

7/05/04
Hope

Even when faced with adversity, illness and suffering, people have hope. Hope that things will change for the better, hope for a miracle. Often, hope is the positive force that keeps them going. Join Dr. Dan Gottlieb for the next Voices in the Family, when our guest is Dr. Jerome Groopman. Drawing on his 30-year career in hematology and oncology, Groopman presents stories based on his patients and his own debilitating back injury in his book The Anatomy of Hope : How People Prevail in the Face of Illness. We'll also hear from Jim Knipfel, author of Ruining it for Everybody. Listen »

7/12/04
Menopause

Menopause is a major turning points in a woman's life. It's a process of change, and can have a strong effect on mood and overall well-being. Some women experience problems with their memory, and it's difficult for them to handle their jobs. Dan Gottlieb and his guests will discuss menopause from a medical, psychological and spiritual perspective. Our guests are Dr. Helene Leonetti and Kathleen O'Hara. Leonetti is a practicing OB/GYN from Bethlehem, PA, and the author of Menopause: A Spiritual Renaissance. O'Hara is a counselor and therapist in Philadelphia, she also teaches meditation. Listen »

7/19/04
Work, Stress and Vacation

It's vacation time - but are you taking any time off ? Maybe a long weekend, a day here and there? 80 percent of American workers feel stress on the job, and the American Institute of Stress estimates that 1 million workers are absent daily due to stress. Dan Gottlieb and his guests will discuss work stress, vacation and how much time we need to really recharge our batteries! Our guests are Rosemary Haefner, Leah McLaren, and Katherine Handen. Haefner is vice president of Human Resources for career builder dot com, McLaren is a columnist for the Globe and Mail in Canada, and Katherine Handen is the founder of Global Coaching Alliance. Listen »

7/26/04
Pre-empted