Moments with Marianne

Are we still capable of slowing down, paying attention, and finding meaning in a world that never stops? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Diana Gordon on her new book Loosestrife for Porcupines. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comDiana Gordon is the prize winning author of Nightly, at the Institute of the Possible, a finalist for the Massachusetts Book Award, and Loosestrife for Porcupines, 2026 finalist for the Blue Light Prize. Her past includes working as a classical pianist, teaching, and performing chamber music; as a political activist, and as an equestrian, schooling dressage mounts with Olympic team members. After a major course correction, Diana dedicated herself to becoming a writer. 10,000 hours later, she’s now a novelist, poet, and creative non-fiction writer. As an editor at Hedgerow Books, Diana midwifed the publication of ten poetry collections, several of which were honored as finalists for national awards. Short works have been published widely, in journals such as The Cincinnati Review, Poetry Daily, and Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet—a zine by Small Beer Press. Awards include, but are not limited to, a Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellowship in fiction and Glimmer Train’s First Prize for her short story, “The Work of Hunters is Another Thing." www.dmgordon.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/00MQKdiZ To learn more about interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com

Can a shattered faith become the beginning of a more authentic spiritual awakening? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Chantal Morales McKinney on her new book Following Jesus Beyond Church Walls: A Catalyst for Your Spiritual Growth.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.com Chantal McKinney is a mystic Christian and visionary, a faith-based entrepreneur, nationwide speaker, coach, and consultant for a wide diversity of church leaders, faith communities, and non-profits. She was the founding pastor for Christ’s Beloved Community/Comunidad Amada de Cristo in Winston-Salem, NC. She later founded Root Thrive Soar, a parachurch organization that trains, equips,and empowers churches, faith communities, and circles around the country. Its work centers on engaging compassionate action within local communities in the spirit of Christ’s love. She was ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church and now continually strives to be God’s priest, with a particular heart for the millions of people who have been in exile and on the margins of church. She is honored to form circles of support for women who have been harmed in the church. As the founder of Contemporary Mystics Publishing, she seeks to publish books rooted in Divine Love that expand our faith and spirituality beyond the confines of patriarchy. chantalmckinney.com rootthrivesoar.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/07VLBlRKTo learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com

Why are Americans getting sicker despite having the most advanced healthcare system in the world? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Stephen Bezruchka on his new book Born Sick in the USA: Improving the Health of a Nation.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comStephen Bezruchka AM, MD, MPH, has worked in health and healthcare for over 50 years. A graduate of Stanford Medical School, with a public health degree from Johns Hopkins University, his career began by helping set up a community health project in a Himalayan valley a week’s walk from the road in Nepal. He later set up a remote district hospital there as a teaching hospital for Nepali doctors, whom he supervised. He spent over 30 years practicing as an emergency physician in the United States. He studied pure mathematics at Harvard, attaining a master’s degree, before pursuing medicine. This instilled a desire to understand the production of health in populations. He joined the faculty of the School of Public Health at the University of Washington in 1994 and taught courses looking at the country as the “patient.” http://stephenbezruchka.com Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/07rqpjaA To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com

What if the life you’ve been living isn’t who you truly are, and something deeper has been waiting to be remembered? Tune in TODAY for an inspiring conversation with Robert A. Wilson as we explore 7 Ways to Embody My Cowboy Wisdom and Release Past Energies. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comRobert A. Wilson is not just a speaker, but a tempest of down-home charm and profound wisdom that resonates on a frequency that speaks to the human spirit. His words? They aren’t spun from the silk of opulent boardrooms or echoing from the marbled halls of the elite. They are forged in the heart of life’s furnace, hammered with experience, and cooled in the soothing streams of empathy. They are real, raw, and resoundingly human. Cowboy Wisdom Hypnoacuity is hypnotherapy without the drama. Cowboy Wisdom is Pure Liberation that shows you the way to stop healing the past and quickly liberate your now by liberating you from you and your viewpoints, opinions, beliefs, and ancestor survival mode mini movies of yesteryears sneers. https://mycowboywisdom.comFree Downloads! 7 Ways Why Mindset is an Unrealized Prison https://mycowboywisdom.com/courses/mindset-is-a-unrealized-prison/ 7 Ways Why I Am Thee Liberator of Me Liberation https://mycowboywisdom.com/courses/7-ways-why-i-am-thee-liberator-of-me/To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com

What if the key to lasting love isn’t perfection, but learning how to navigate the challenges together? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Nico & Devon Hase on their new book This Messy, Gorgeous Love: A Buddhist Guide to Lasting Partnership. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comnico + devon hase are married Buddhist teachers helping couples face—­ and blossom in—­ the truth about long-­ term romance. nico lived in a monastery for six years before earning a PhD in counseling psychology and becoming a full-­time Insight Meditation teacher. devon has practiced intensively in the Insight and Vajrayana traditions of meditation and teaches at Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock, and more. https://www.devonandnicohase.com Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03tzd3RH To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com

Financial stress is hitting more than just wallets—it’s impacting the workplace. New data shows 60% of Americans feel financial anxiety, and 40% have even missed work because of it—affecting productivity and performance. Tune in for Geoff Howard, CEO of Money Confidence Project. https://moneyconfidenceproject.orgMoments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.com To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com

What if the key to overcoming doubt is recognizing that you’ve been whole all along? Tune in for an insightful conversation with Lodro Rinzler as we explore his new book You Are Good, You Are Enough: Free Yourself from the Trap of Doubt and Return to Basic Goodness. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comLodro Rinzler is a Buddhist teacher and the author of several books, including the international bestseller The Buddha Walks into a Bar. He is also the cofounder of MNDFL meditation studios in New York City. A media- savvy teacher with a robust following across social media and his popular Substack, The Laundry, Lodro speaks directly to a generation grappling with disconnection. His work offers a powerful, optimistic message that recognizing our own goodness is the key to healing the wounds of isolation and fear, proving that even in chaotic times, we are already whole. https://www.lodrorinzler.comTo learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com

What if one of history’s most famous billionaires pulled off the greatest disappearance of the 20th century? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Major General (ret.) Mark Musick on his book Boxes: The Secret Life of Howard Hughes. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comMark Musick retired from the military in 2008 at the rank of Major General. In 2002 Mark met Eva McLelland who told him a secret which she had not divulged to anyone, however since her husband of 31 years had just died it was time to tell someone. Her story consisted of the ingredients of fabulous wealth, a reclusive man unable to escape his famous life, assistance from the CIA providing an alternate identity, and a loving wife who knew how to keep a secret. The first book “Boxes, The Secret Life of Howard Hughes” was released in 2010. During the next six years additional information continued to come forward to confirm Eva’s wild story. The second edition was published in 2016. Let’s hear about the details of how Howard Hughes pulled the wool over the eyes of the public and lived his last 25 years with the woman he loved finally dying in Nov. 2001. Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0fPJ2tOT To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com