The Life Talk Show sheds some light into addiction, prevention and effective treatments. Our guests are Dr. Marina Picciotto, Dr. Carlton Erickson and Marie (a parent with a child in rehab for heroin addiction)

Dr. Carlton Erickson is the author of “The Science of Addiction: from Neurobiology to Treatment”, and Co-author: “Drugs, The Brain, and Behavior”

Dr. Marina Picciotto is the Charles B.G. Murphy Professor of
Psyychiatry and professor of Neurobiology and Pharmacology at Yale University.

Randye, Nicky and Diana's special guest is one of America’s music legends – Peter Yarrow of the beloved trio- Peter, Paul & Mary. We talk
with Peter how the power of music can bring about both healing and social change.

Randye, Nicky and Diana welcome guest Gail Blanke, author of “Throw out Fifty things- Clear the Clutter, Find Your Life." Gail is also a life coach and creator of Lifedesigns.com, where she teaches you to thrive on change. Clear old the old items and ideas that no longer work for you - and get inspired!

CRITICAL THINKING” -knowing how we think and solve problems, can help children learn and seniors to keep mentally sharp - Katayoun Kamyab, certified teacher of “Brain Gym”, and Dr. David Martin, author of “Thinking Academy”

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Start the conversation in your family about YOUR Last Will and Testament.
And, families - keep an eye out for those who will ingratiate themselves to the elderly and exploit their kindness by embezzling from estates. We talk with our guests on the importance of taking care of these matters early on, before death,and the consequences if we don’t. Our guests: Pamela S.K. Glasner, producer of acclaimed documentary "Last Will and Embezzlement", and Connecticut Probate Judge Daniel J. Caruso.

We all face challenges in life, and obstacles on the road to success. If "what doesn't kill us makes us stronger," how can we help ourselves to bounce back from setbacks and use new strengths to move forward?

Dr. Susan O’ Malley was a college drop out at age 18, worked as a secretary for ten years before transforming herself into a physician at 39,enterprenuer at 50, a public speaker and soon to be author at 61!

She says, "if I can become a doctor, you can do anything!" Join us as well all share our secrets for resilience and courage.

Helping you find your path in 2014, Randye Nicky and Diana chat with guest Lionel Ketchian, author of “Food For Thought” and founder of the Happiness Club.

Do you know your path? And if not how do you find it?

How do you stay on course?

"Happiness is an inner state of well-being that enables you to profit from your highest thoughts, intelligence, wisdom, awareness, common sense, emotions, health, and spiritual values." - Lionel Ketchian

Ah, the Holiday Season - already upon us.Do they inspire love in you - or the blues? Does the "holidays" unite or divide us? What do you love most - or least - about the holidays? What about all that gift giving? If you were granted one holiday wish what will that be? In this "Just Us" segment, Randye Nicky and Diana talk about that and more. Happy Holidays from us all!

Can an entire room in your home be redone under budget? Yes! Get tips for our own "Project Nicky" - a total redo of her bedroom for our budget (under $1000). Whatever your budget, get ideas and inspiration from what we learned along the way. The head of the makeover project is our very own interior designer from Interiors by Diana. We also have with us our Feng Shui expert Lurrae Lupone, in a return visit filled with brilliant tips for your home - and life.

Today the new in word is “ Green” -that label is slapped on just about
everything from detergents to floor cleaners. Are they Green Clean?
How can we practice green clean at home? What are the Seven Daily Steps that make it a cinch to manage your home's cleanliness? We interview Nicky about her "Penguin's Best" secrets, and welcome a guest who is in charge of an entire University's cleanliness: Trigona Mililli,Director of Custodial Services & Moves at Sacred Heart University.