Simple Life Radio with Cynthia Fernandes

What is an "eating disorder" and how does it impact us?  Doreen shares openly her journey with food and how she has reclaimed herself.  Listen to how she has managed to deal with the real life situations and find joy in life!

When children (no matter what their nationality, ethnicity or religion) are forced to become sex slaves or are kidnapped so that their kidneys can be surgically removed and sold on the black market, the entire world must take responsibility. Our guest on Simple Life Radio, Stuart Perrin author of Little Sisters; will share the back story to this incredible book. Listen at 4 to 5 p.m. on 540AM krxa or live-stream @radiomonterey.com. Book-signing at Pilgrim’s Way Community Bookstore & Secret Garden 5:30 to 7 pm same day.

Beyond the spotlight of success and power, the was a young and idealistic young man by the name of Steve Jobs. Exploring the little known truth of the the early years, Chrisann Brennan, author of "The Bite in the Apple" will share stories of her life and co-parenting with Steve. What are the costs and who pays the price for huge success? Local Chrisann Brennan will share candidly about sharing life with this and more.

Wall Street Journal's review of "Journey to the Sun" was published today and the book was released today!  Described as a combination of biography, anthropology, religion, and geography.  Our discussion includes the history, trials and humanness of Junipero Serra in a most thorough reflection from 12 years of work and travel by author Gregory Orfalea.  I hope you enjoy this as much as we did!

This segment we review Pilgrim's Way bestsellers for 2013 and look at what books will become movie motion pictures in 2014.  Included is a medley of book reviews offered by prior Simple Life Radio guests (Wendolyn Bird, Frank DeLuca, Linda Holiday, Chad Freeman, and Peter Shelling) as they describe their favorite book of all time and what they are doing now.

Deborah debunks philanthropy as an activity limited to the financially wealthy!  Sharing talents, skills and treasures of all sorts for the benefit of others adds richness to our life experience.  Where do we learns the values of giving and service?  What does the absence of this do to our community?  We had a great conversation and I wish we had more time...  Her website: enlightenedphilanthropy.com for more information.  Enjoy!

Justin's book "Fractures," tells his story of bullying, addiction, bi-polar, and gender issues.  He shares his personal journey with the extreme ups and downs; sometimes suicidal.  Through work with a trusted therapist and service to others, Justin is in a solid place in his life.  Working with teens therapeutically, he is happiest. 

After intensive training in Japan, Linda Holiday Sensei founded Aikido Santa Cruz in 1982.  Published this year, her book "Journey to the Heart of Aikido, the teachings of Motomichi Anno Sensei," she talks about her life experiences in Japan and her motivation for writing this book.

Wendolyn Bird, an outdoor educator through Tender Tracks, Tales and Trails for 30 years (tendertracks.com)  She is also found at childrennatureandyou.org and she is one of the "voices of the future" on hookedonnature.org  Her book & cd "Tales from Earth to Sky" is available at Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore & Secret Garden.  She's animated, authentic and speaks from the heart.  Enjoy!.

Our guest today is Chad Freeman.  Chad is brilliant, charming and lives from the heart.  He shares some of his background, dreams and accomplishments.  He is very active in local programs for benefiting youth. He is a fabulous graphic designer and has been very helpful to us at Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore & Secret Garden.

I hope you will enjoy this interview, I know I did.