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Get Connected - July 5, 2009

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:02 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Vivian Torres Suarez, Senior Vice President of Services for Lighthouse International. To learn more about the services Lighthouse has to offer all New Yorker"s including the new Vision Max, visit www.Lighthouse.org or call 800-829-0500.

Get Connected - June 28, 2009

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:44:02 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Fox Business News Reporter, Tracy Byrnes. Tracy"s book, Break Down Your Money, How To Get Beyond The Noise To Profit In The Markets, breaks down financial terms and meanings so that we can better understand them and understand where our money is being invested. For more advice from Tracy Byrnes visit www.FoxBusiness.com.

Get Connected - June 21, 2009

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:35:09 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Dr. Simon Prince, a Nephrologist specializing in Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension, and founder of North Shore Nephrology. For more information on kidney health visit www.nsneph.com or call 516-365-5570. You can also view Dr. Prince"s blog at www.uremicfrost.com.

Get Connected - June 14, 2009

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:21:52 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Frank Mongioi, Outreach Manager for Clean Air, N.Y. Frank will tell us how Clean Air New York is working towards keeping our air as clean and non-polluted as possible. For more information on how air pollution effects us and what we can do about it visit www.CleanAirNY.org and also join the contest to name Clean Air's Cloud Mascot.

Get Connected - June 7, 2009

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:55:49 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be author and animal communicator Tim Link. Tim"s book, Wagging Tales, Every Animal Has A Tale, will help us to better understand our pets in order to keep them happy and healthy. A portion of the proceeds from the book will benefit animal rescue organizations. For more information visit www.Wagging-Tales.com.

Get Connected - May 31, 2009

Wed, 27 May 2009 17:42:01 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Dr. John Bendo, the Director of the Spine Service, Clinical Division of NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. Join Dr. Bendo and Lite-FM at the Rose Dobbs Health Fair on Saturday, June 6th from 11am to 1pm. A free event to answer all of your back and joint related questions. For more information visit www.med.NYU.edu.

Get Connected - May 24, 2009

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:01:27 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Jo Maeder, author of When I Married My Mother, A Daughter's Search For What Really Matters. Jo will discuss her memoirs about going from a New York City deejay to caring for her Mother in North Carolina. Jo's Mother had been battling Alzheimer's Disease. For more information on Alzheimer's and dementia, please visit www.Alz.org, www.AlzheimersAssociation.org or to learn more about Jo Maeder's book, visit her website at www.JoMaeder.com.

Get Connected - May 17, 2009

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:11:32 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Elizabeth Graves, Elizabeth is the Beauty and Health Director of Real Simple Magazine. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and Elizabeth will discuss the best ways to protect our skin and the best ways to save money on skin care products. The May issue of Real Simple Magazine is on newsstands now. For information on Skin Care Prevention visit www.MalanomaMonday.org.

Get Connected - May 10, 2009

Wed, 06 May 2009 14:29:32 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be motivational speaker and award winning journalist and author, Jean Chatzky. Jean's latest book is The Difference: How Anyone Can Prosper in Even the Toughest Times. To learn more about The Difference, visit www.JeanChatzky.com, and www.ChoosetoSave.org to help balance your finances.

Get Connected - May 3, 2009

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:43:00 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be bestselling author and motivational speaker, Laura Day. Laura's latest book, The Circle, How the Power of a Single Wish Can Change Your Life focuses on how we can transform our lives with one single wish. To learn more about Laura Day and her books visit www.PracticalIntuition.com or www.WelcomeToYourCrisis.com.

Get Connected - April 26, 2009

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:09:16 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Annette Sym, Australia"s number one low-fat cookbook author and author of Symply Too Good To Be True, the American Version. Annette will share recipes and lifestyle advice for healthy eating and battling obesity in children and adults. For more information visit www.symplytoogood.com.

Get Connected - April 19, 2009

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:20:12 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guests will be Stacey Eisler, Deputy Director of the 92nd Street Y May Center for Health, Fitness and Sport, and Dr. Laura Lieberman, Breast Imaging Specialist for Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and author of "I Signed as the Doctor: Memoir of a Cancer Doctor Surviving Cancer." To learn more about the Women's Health Symposium focusing on Breast Cancer on April 26th at the 92nd Street Y May Center visit www.92Y.org or www.92Y.org/breastcancer or call 212-415-5500.

Get Connected - April 12, 2009

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:06:44 -0400

This week on a repeat Get Connected we"ll be discussing Autism Speaks with the VP of Scientific Affairs, Dr. Andy Shih and volunteer Jesse Mojica who"s son has autism. For more information on autism and the latest in research, treatment and support visit www.AutismSpeaks.org.

Get Connected - April 5, 2009

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:16:25 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guests will be Sharon Doyle-Hennessy, Maternal Child Health Educator with Lawrence Hospital Center in Bronxville, New York and Dr. Joshua Waldman, Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology with Lawrence Hospital Center. To learn more about Lawrence's new maternity ward and services visit www.LawrenceHealth.org and to sign up for the free online Parent Review visit www.ParentReview.com. Also, celebrate 100 Years of Caring with Lawrence Hospital on June 7th�if you were born there, register to participate at www.LawrenceHealth.org.

Get Connected - March 29, 2009

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:18:28 -0400

This week on a repeat Get Connected we"ll be speaking with Virtual Assistant and author of VA Secrets Revealed, Alyssa Gregory. Alyssa will explain the work involved in being a virtual assistant and how to get your own business started. For more information and to order Alyssa's book, visit www.VASecretsRevealed.com or www.Avertua.com. For information on finding a virtual assistant or listing yourself as one visit www.IVAA.org.

Get Connected - March 22, 2009

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:19:21 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Rosemary Mackey, Chief External Affairs Officer of the American Red Cross of Greater New York, in honor of March being Red Cross month. To learn more about the Red Cross, volunteering, being prepared for emergencies, and donating, please visit www.nyredcross.org.

Get Connected - March 15, 2009

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:02:24 -0500

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Jill Schensul, Travel Editor and Senior Writer for The Record of Northern New Jersey. Jill will let us know about affordable getaways in our area and how to help homeless pets through the Best Friends Animal Society in Utah. For more information visit www.NorthJersey.com, www.byways.org or www.BestFriends.org.

Get Connected - March 8, 2009

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:52:01 -0500

This week on Get Connected our guests will be Jody Domerstad, Owner of Become One Yoga and Pilates Center in Rutherford, New Jersey and Geri Topfer, Founder and President of Kula for Karma. Kula for Karma is an organization devoted to bringing yoga to underserved communities. For more information about Kula for Karma and the upcoming fundraiser event at Become One on March 14th visit www.KulaforKarma.org and www.BecomeOne.us.

Get Connected - March 1, 2009

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:05:07 -0500

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Dr. Luther Clark, Global Director for Scientific Affairs for Merck & Co. Dr. Clark will be discussing women"s heart health and the Go Red for Women Campaign. To learn more about the number one killer of women and how best to protect yourself from heart disease visit www.GoRedforWomen.org.

Get Connected - February 22, 2009

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:30:47 -0500

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Clutter Diet Expert and Founder Lorrie Marrero. Lorrie will help us manage our clutter in every area of our homes and offices. For more information visit www.clutterdiet.com. Her new book, The Clutter Diet: The Skinny on Organizing Your Home and Taking Control of Your Life, is available in stores and online. For details on finding an Organizing Expert in your area visit www.NAPO.net orwww.NSGCD.org.

Get Connected - February 15, 2009

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:42:18 -0500

This week on Get Connected our guests will be Dr. Leslie Faerstein, Executive Director of Musicians on Call; Sean Altman, a singer-songwriter and volunteer with MOC; and Tom Poleman, Senior Vice-President of Programming for Clear Channel and the Co-Chair Board Member of MOC. Musicians on Call is an organization devoted to bringing the healing power of music to hospital patients bedsides. For more information about the upcoming Benefit Concert with James Taylor at the Hard Rock Cafe on February 24th visit www.MusiciansOnCall.org and to hear more of Sean Altman"s music visit www.SeanAltman.com.

Get Connected - February 8, 2009

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:42:18 -0500

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Jennifer Tuma-Young, speaker, writer, coach and blogger for Yahoo Health. Check out her DVD "Diets Don"t Work." For more information visit www.inspirista.com, www.JenniferTumaYoung.com or www.FindYourBalance.com.

Get Connected - February 1, 2009

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:00:28 -0500

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Foot and Ankle Specialist Dr. Mark Solomon. Dr. Solomon will discuss Diabetic Foot along with common ankle and foot injuries, and how they can be treated and prevented. For more information visit www.ADVfoot.com or www.FootMakeover.com.

Get Connected - January 25, 2009

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:46:24 -0500

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Career Coach Maggie Mistal. Maggie will be offering tips on finding a job and making the best impression possible on a job interview. Check out www.MaggieMistal.com for more information.

Get Connected - January 18, 2009

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:23:37 -0500

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Cooper Lawrence, author of The Cult of Celebrity, What Our Fascination with the Stars Reveals About Us. Cooper will be discussing celebrity culture and its effects on our society and children. Watch for Cooper on VH-1"s Confessions of a Teen Idol, Sunday nights.

Get Connected - January 11, 2009

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:24:05 -0500

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Dr. Ajay Goyal, founder of the NJ Bariatric Center to discuss weight loss surgery options. For more information visit www.NJBariatricCenter.com for more information or call 877-NJBC-INFO!

Get Connected - January 4, 2009

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:44:47 -0500

This week on a repeat Get Connected our guest, Kevin DeMarrias, Consumer Columnist for The Record of New Jersey, will help us make the most of our money during tough economic times. Kevin has been writing The Make The Most Of Your Money column for the Record and has helpful tips on grocery shopping, gassing up and keeping a budget.

Get Connected - December 28, 2008

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:32:47 -0500

This week on a repeat Get Connected our guest will be Frank Mongioi, Marketing Outreach Manager for Clean Air NY. Find out what you can do to help protect the environment and save gas and money by changing how you commute. For more information visit www.CleanAirNY.org

Get Connected - December 21, 2008

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:46:19 -0500

This week on Get Connected our guests will be Lou-Ellen Barkin, President and CEO of the Alzheimer"s Association, New York City Chapter and Jed Levine, Executive Vice-President and Director of Programs and Services for the Alzheimer"s Association, NYC Chapter. For more information and services please visit www.alznyc.org or call 646-744-2900. A 24 hour helpline is available at 800-272-3900.

Get Connected - December 14, 2008

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:56:33 -0500

This week on Get Connected our guests will be Steve Pasierb, President of the Partnership for a Drug Free America and Sibyl Jacobson, President of the Met Life Foundation. Steve and Sibyl will discuss the pressures that young people are facing today and ways to help them discuss those issues so they do not turn to drugs. For more information visit www.drugfree.org, www.MetLife.org, www.drugfree.org or call 800-729-6686 for a brochure for Met Life and the Partnership for a Drug Free America.

Get Connected - December 7, 2008

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:28:48 -0500

This week on Get Connected our guests will be Dr. Iffath Hoskins, Chair of OBGYN at Lutheran Medical Center and Spokesperson for the March of Dimes, along with Laurie Molina, the Mission Ambassador Mom of March of Dimes of New York City. We"ll be discussing the work the March of Dimes is doing to help raise awareness and help prevent premature births. For more information visit www.marchofdimes.com.

Get Connected - November 30, 2008

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:17:43 -0500

This week on a repeat Get Connected our guests will be Dr. Stuart Fischer, founder of the Park Avenue Diet and make up artist Laura Geller who works on his team. They"ll explain how looking after your weight and taking care of yourself can positively affect your health and self esteem and bring about positive change in your life. For more information visit www.parkavenuediet.com and to see Laura"s make-up collection visit www.sephora.com.

Get Connected - November 23, 2008

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:21:18 -0500

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Sandy Gluck, Food Editor of Everyday Food, with healthy eating tips in a challenging economy and last minute turkey tips. Everyday Food is available on news stands, or visit www.MarthaStewart.com.

Get Connected - November 16, 2008

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:52:01 -0500

This week on Get Connected we"ll be speaking with Virtual Assistant and author of VA Secrets Revealed, Alyssa Gregory. Alyssa will explain the work involved in being a virtual assistant and how to get your own business started. For more information and to order Alyssa"s book, visit www.VASecretsRevealed.com or www.Avertua.com. For information on finding a virtual assistant or listing yourself as one visit www.IVAA.org.

Get Connected - November 9, 2008

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:48:07 -0500

This week on Get Connected we"ll be discussing Autism Speaks with the VP of Scientific Affairs, Dr. Andy Shih and volunteer Jesse Mojica who"s son Adam has autism. For more information on autism and the latest in research, treatment and support visit www.AutismSpeaks.org.

Get Connected - November 2, 2008

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:03:30 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be nutrition expert, Doug Ingoldsby, discussing how to handle stress in our lives through proper diet, vitamins and lifestyle choices. To learn more about Doug"s 5 Step Stress Rescue Plan and All One nutrition visit www.All-One.com or call 800-235-5727.

Get Connected - October 26, 2008

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:04:08 -0400

This week on Get Connected we"ll be talking with our guests from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Dennis Chillemi, Executive Director, Westchester Hudson Valley Chapter; Stephanie Berkowitz, Senior Director, Therapy Acceleration Program; Dina Mariani, Campaign Director and Jana DiZenzo, Campaign Coordinator. We"ll discuss the latest in treatment and research along with the upcoming fundraiser, Party for the Cure, at Vintage Bar and Restaurant in White Plains, New York on November 14th. For more information visit www.lls.org or www.lls.org/wchparty.

Get Connected - October 19, 2008

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:54:59 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be career and life purpose coach Maggie Mistal. Maggie will offer advice on making the most of your career through tough economic times and why it is harmful to get into a panic. For more of Maggie"s advice, and inspiration blog, go to www.MaggieMistal.com.

Get Connected - October 12, 2008

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:05:13 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Founder and Executive Director of Divabetic, Max Szadek. Max will be discussing the workshops offered to women living with diabetes which help in support, education and sharing�they are also offering free Divabetic makovers! Go to www.Divabetic.org for more information or call 800-634-8888. To learn more about the upcoming children"s event, Broomstick Bash at Mt. Sinai Hospital in NYC on October 28th, call 212-241-8727, or visit the Divabetic website.

Get Connected - October 5, 2008

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:39:44 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Ross Ellis, Founder and CEO of Love Our Children, USA. Love Our Children, USA is devoted to ending the cycle of violence against children. Ross will be discussing the Stomp Out Bullying Campaign along with how to put an end to cyber-bullying. For more information visit www.LoveOurChildrenUSA.org.

Get Connected - September 28, 2008

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:47:39 -0400

This week on Get Connected we"ll be speaking with Tony Award Winning Director Jeffrey Seller, and Executive Director of the Elton John AIDS Foundation Scott Campbell. Jeffrey and Scott will be discussing the Broadway production of Elton John"s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Show on October 20th. For tickets and more information visit www.EJAF.org or call 212-307-4100.

Get Connected - September 21, 2008

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:49:14 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Trisha Calvo, Executive Editor of Shape Magazine. Trisha will be discussing Shape"s upcoming event Pilates for Pink to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. We"ll also be discussing health and diet tips along with October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Visit www.PilatesforPink.com or www.Shape.com for more information.

Get Connected - September 14, 2008

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:45:11 -0400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Hope Schultz, CCO and Founder of WebVet, a new website devoted to the health and well being of your pet. The site offers information and advice on your pet"s physical and emotional health. Visit www.WebVet.com for more details.

Get Connected - September 7, 2008

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:04:27 -0400

This week on Get Connected Lite-fm is going green with Emblem Health"s Green Initiative and guest Janice O"Leary, Green Living Editor of Body and Soul Magazine. For more information, pick up Body and Soul Magazine on newsstands or visit www.WholeLiving.com.

Get Connected - August 31, 2008

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:42:39 -0400

This week on a repeat Get Connected our guest will be Jennifer Tuma, Fitness Expert and Transformation Coach. For more information visit www.MyVitalityindex.com or for more on Jennifer check her website at www.FindBalanceInYou.com

Get Connected - August 24, 2008

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:15:50 -14400

This week on a repeat Get Connected our guest will be Mary Carlomango, founder of the organizing company Orderperiod.com and author of Give It Up! My Year of Learning to Live Better with Less. For more information visit www.orderperiod.com.

Get Connected - August 17, 2008

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:05:08 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guests will be Dr. Dara Richardson, CEO of the Greater NYC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and Dr. Robert Schneider, Associate Director of NYU Cancer Institute and Co-Director of the Breast Cancer Program of NYU School of Medicine. The Komen NYC Race for the Cure is Sunday, September 14th in Central Park. Visit www.raceforthecure.com or www.KomenNYC.org for more information.

Get Connected - August 10, 2008

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:54:39 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Maris Blechner, Executive Director of Family Focus Adoption Services. Maris will discuss the process of adoption and focus on children of all ages who are looking for a forever family. For more information visit www.FamilyFocusAdoption.org.

Get Connected - August 3, 2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:51:08 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Basil Seggos, Hudson River Program Director and Chief Investigator of Riverkeeper. Riverkeeper is an organization devoted to protecting the Hudson River and our drinking water supply. For more information visit www.RiverKeeper.org.

Get Connected - July 27, 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:17:55 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Billy Cox, motivational speaker and author of The All-Star Sales Book, Get in the Game, Boost Your Numbers and Earn the Big Bucks. Billy coaches people on being the best they can be in business and all aspects of life. For more information visit www.BillyCoxInternational.com.

Get Connected - July 20, 2008

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:01:06 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guests will be Dr. Stuart Fischer, found of The Park Avenue Diet and author of The Park Avenue Diet-the complete 7 Point Plan, and make-up artist Laura Gellar who works on Dr. Fischer"s team. Dr. Fischer and Laura Gellar will explain how looking after your weight and taking care of yourself can positively effect your health and self esteem and bring about positive change in your life. For more information visit www.parkavenuediet.com and to see Laura Gellar"s make-up collection visit www.sephora.com.

Get Connected - July 13, 2008

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:11:36 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Career and Life Purpose Coach, Maggie Mistal. Maggie will be able to offer advice on making the most of your work situation and recognizing when it is time to move on. For more information visit www.MaggieMistal.com

Get Connected - July 6, 2008

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:54:36 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Frank Mongioi, Marketing Outreach Manager for Clean Air NY. Find out what you can do to help protect the environment and save gas and money by changing how you commute. For more information visit www.CleanAirNY.org.

Get Connected - June 29, 2008

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:00:04 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Dr. Aaron Chevinsky, Chief of Surgical Oncology at Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, and a surgical oncologist for Allied Surgical Group in Morristown, NJ. Dr. Chevinsky will be discussing the importance of skin cancer screenings and how best to treat and prevent melanoma. Visit www.cancer.org, www.cancer.gov or www.AlliedSurgical.org for more information.

Get Connected - June 15, 2008

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:56:06 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Dr. Carol Ash, the medical director of Sleep for Life in Hillside, N.J. Dr. Ash will discuss how sufficient sleep is a crucial part of our lives and what the consequences are if we don't get enough. For more information on sleep disorders visit www.sleepforlifeusa.com.

Get Connected - June 8, 2008

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:10:19 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest, Kevin DeMarrias, Consumer Columnist for The Record of New Jersey, will help us make the most of our money during tough economic times. Kevin has been writing The Make The Most Of Your Money column for The Record and has helpful tips on grocery shopping, gassing up and keeping a budget.

Get Connected - June 1, 2008

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:11:18 -14400

This week on Get Connected, our guest will be Sandy Gluck, Food Editor of Everyday Food Magazine and the book, Great Food Fast. Sandy will guide us on providing quick, healthy meals for our families that are affordable too, every night of the week. For more information visit www.everydayfood.com.

Get Connected - May 25, 2008

Tue, 20 May 2008 18:03:45 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Martica Heaner, the new health and fitness columnist for MSN.com. Martica will help us reach our 2008 fitness goals with practical tips. For more information visit www.Health.MSN.com.

Get Connected - May 18, 2008

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:15:38 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guests will be husband and wife writing team Squire Rushnell and Louise DuArt. They will be discussing their latest book, Couples Who Pray, and how that has helped them create an even tighter bond and strengthen their marriage. They will share their 40 Day Prayer Challenge. Visit www.CouplesWhoPray.com for more information.

Get Connected - May 11, 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:21:41 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Dr. Tara Cortes, CEO of Lighthouse International. The Lighthouse Posh Designer Sale is coming up on May 14th through May 17th. Check out www.poshsale.org or www.lighthouse.org for more information on the sale and to find out about the services Lighthouse has to offer for the visually impaired.

Get Connected - May 4, 2008

Fri, 02 May 2008 10:36:17 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guests will be Liz Miersch, Assistant Fitness Editor of Self Magazine and Erin Hobday, Nutrition and Diet Editor of Self Magazine. Liz and Erin will be discussing Self Magazine's 15th annual Workout in Central Park on May 10th. All proceeds benefit women's charities. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.SelfWorkoutinthePark.com or www.Self.com

Get Connected - April 27, 2008

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:54:25 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guests will be Caitlin Friedman and Kimberly Yorio, authors of The Girl's Guide to Kicking Your Career Into Gear. Caitlin and Kimberly will offer their tips on making the most of your workplace and getting the best out of your career. Go to www.girlsguidetobusiness.com for more information.

Get Connected April 20, 2008

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:06:50 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guests will be Andrew Pek and Jeannine McGlade, authors of Stimulated! Habits to Spark Your Creative Genius at Work. Andrew and Jeannine will offer advice on helping us break the everyday rut and get excited about work again, with fresh ideas and innovative approaches. They can also help us know when it's time to move on. Visit www.novesinc.com for more information on Stimulated!

Get Connected - April 13, 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:33:04 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be CJ Golden, author or Tao of the Defiant Woman. CJ will discuss how important it is to embrace change, nurture relationships and continue to stretch and grow. Visit www.taogirl.com for more information.

Get Connected - April 6, 2008

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:14:08 -14400

Get Connected - March 30, 2008

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:42:37 -14400

This week on Get Connected we'll be discussing eating disorders and creating a positive self-image for young people with Abby Sarrett-Cooper. Abby is a Psychology Professor at Caldwell College and a Licensed Professional Counselor. Visit www.caldwellcollege.edu for more info.

Get Connected - March 23, 2008

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:25:37 -14400

This week on Get Connected we'll be discussing cold and flu season and how best to avoid it with Dr. Paula Busse of Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Division of Clinical Immunology and Dr. David MacIntosh, Instructor Environmental Management at Harvard Extension School. For more information visit www.cdc.gov and to learn more about keeping your home as germ free as possible with whole-house air filtration systems visit www.trane.com.

Get Connected - March 16, 2008

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:23:46 -14400

This week on Get Connected we'll talk with Kathy Taromina, Program Director of the Graduate Program of Oriental Medicine for Touro College, also a licensed acupuncturist and Dr. Kevin Wong, Director of Physical Therapy Programs at Touro College. We'll discuss how physical therapists and acupuncturists can work together to help stroke victims and to help people cope with chronic pain.

Get Connected - March 9, 2008

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:25:40 -18000

This week on Get Connected we will be focusing on March, which is Red Cross month with guests Vernon Reed, Interim CEO of the American Red Cross of Northern NJ and Michelle Lemieux, Director of Communications and Government Relations for the American Red Cross of Northern NJ. In order to volunteer, donate blood or learn more about safety tips visit www.redcrossnnj.org.

Get Connected - March 2, 2008

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:56:11 -18000

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Dr. Stuart Fischer, Founder of the Park Avenue Diet Center and author of The Park Avenue Diet Plan. Dr. Fischer will discuss how to make a complete, healthy lifestyle change. Visit www.parkavenuediet.com or www.askdoctorfischer.com for more information.

Get Connected - February 24, 2008

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:04:25 -18000

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Mary Carlomagno, founder of the organizing company Orderperiod.com and author of Give it Up! My Year of Learning to Live Better with Less. Mary will offer guidance in getting organized and letting go of clutter. For more information visit www.orderperiod.com.

Get Connected - February 17, 2008

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:33:27 -18000

This week on Get Connected we'll be discussing autism and how it is now being treated with Dr. Jill Harris, Director of Psychology and Coordinator of Autism Center of Excellence, Children's Specialized Hospital, Mountainside, NJ.

Get Connected - February 11, 2008

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:51:51 -18000

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Dr. Allan Goldberg, Director Scientific Affairs of Merck & Co., Inc. Dr. Goldberg will be discussing heart disease, the number one killer of women in our country, and the need for treatment and awareness. For more information visit www.goredforwomen.org.

Get Connected - February 3, 2008

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:38:45 -18000

Get Connected - January 27, 2008

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:48:47 -18000

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Jennifer Tuma, Fitness Expert and Transformation Coach. Jennifer will discuss how to add more vitality into our lives and live our lives to the fullest, through proper nutrition and food choices. For more information visit www.MyVitalityindex.com or for more on Jennifer check her website at www.FindBalanceInYou.com.

Get Connected - January 20, 2008

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:19:19 -18000

This week on Get Connected we'll be discussing Musicians on Call, the organization that brings musicians to hospitalized patients' bedsides. Our guests will be Dr. Leslie Faerstein, Executive Director of MOC, Tom Poleman, senior Vice-President of Programming for Clear Channel and a member of the Board of Directors of MOC, Nadine Goellner, an artist and volunteer with MOC and Anita Scipio, a volunteer guide with MOC. To learn more about MOC and the upcoming concert and auction with Seal, January 29th at the Hard Rock Cafe, NYC, please visit www.MusiciansOnCall.org.

Get Connected - January 13, 2008

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:46:14 -18000

This week on Get Connected, our guest will be Max Szadek, founder of Divabetic, an outreach program for women dealing with diabetes. Max was inspired by his former boss, the late Luther Vandross, to create Divabetic and support other people living with diabetes. To learn more about Divabetic and all the free programs they offer in NYC, including monthly meetings please visit www.Divabetic.org or email Max at Divabetics@aol.com

Get Connected - January 6, 2008

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:57:50 -18000

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Susan Ciminelli, author of The Ciminielli Solution, A 7-Day Plan for Radiant Skin and founder of the Susan Ciminelli Day Spa. Susan will answer Lite-FM listeners' questions about skincare and getting through the tough winter months.

Get Connected - December 23, 2007

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:56:29 -18000

This week on a repeat Get Connected we'll be speaking with Susan Westmoreland, author of Good Housekeeping's The Supermarket Diet Cookbook and Food Editor for Good Housekeeping. Susan will tell us how planning, shopping for and preparing our own meals can help keep our families healthy and slim. The Supermarket Diet Cookbook offers the guidance along with the recipes to accomplish this.

Get Connected - December 16, 2007

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:33:28 -18000

This week on Get Connected, our guest will be Yoga and Pilates instructor, Jody Domerstad. Jody will explain how yoga and breathing techniques can help us through the stressful holiday period. Jody is also the founder of Become One Yoga & Pilates Center in Rutherford, NJ, for more information visit www.becomeone.us.

Get Connected - December 9, 2007

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:12:46 -18000

This week on Get Connected, our guest, woman's health expert, Dr. Donnica Moore, will discuss the importance of Omega-3's in our diets and general nutrition to get us through the cold and flu season. For more information visit www.DrDonnica.com. Dr. Moore is the founder and president of the Sapphire Women's Health Group.

Get Connected - December 2, 2007

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:30:05 -18000

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Dr. David Clarke, author of They Can't Find Anything Wrong, 7 Keys to Understanding, Treating and Healing Stress Illness. Dr. Clarke will explain the toll that stress takes on our health and ways we can learn to manage it. For more information visit www.stressillness.com.

Get Connected - November 25, 2007

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:07:57 -18000

This Sunday on a repeat Get Connected, our guest will be Robin Shimel, a psychotherapist located in Montclair and Springfield, NJ. Robin will guide us through the holiday blues and dealing with the stress and anxiety that comes with that. If you are feeling depressed this season please contact support groups such as The National Alliance of Mental Health at www.NAMI.org or call AA if you are battling alcohol addiction and would like support at 1-800-245-1377.

Get Connected - November 18, 2007

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:15:18 -18000

This week on Get Connected our guest will be author L.Y. Marlow whose book, Color Me Butterfly, has just won the 2007 National Best Book Award. L.Y. will discuss her family's story of four generations of domestic violence and how she has ended the cycle in her life and her daughter's. L.Y. has also founded the Saving Grace Campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence. To learn more visit www.colormebutterfly.com.

Get Connected - November 11, 2007

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:41:55 -18000

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Dr. Ariel Ostad, Cosmetic Dermatologist and Skin Surgeon. We will discuss the latest advancements in laser treatments, how best to prevent and spot the early signs of skin cancer, as well as skin treatments, such as botox and other options. To learn more visit www.drarielostad.com.

Get Connected - November 4, 2007

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:25:27 -18000

This week on Get Connected our guests will be discussing the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Westchester/Hudson Valley and the programs they have to offer. Joining us will be Jean Montano, Director of Eastern Divisions; Denise Raptoulis, Patient Services Manager; Dina Mariani, Campaign Manager; and Marialena DiMatteo, Campaign Coordinator. To learn more about the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and to purchase tickets to Party For The Cure on November 16th at Vintage Bar and Restaurant in White Plains, New York, visit www.lls.org or www.lls.org/wchparty.

Get Connected - October 28, 2007

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:29:14 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Lisa Orloff, Founder and Executive Director of World Cares Center. Find out how you can volunteer to make a difference in your community in the event of a disaster. Visit www.WorldCares.org for more information. Plus, tickets are available for the annual Iron Skillet Cook-Off, hosted by Valerie Smaldone at Slate Restaurant in NYC on November 5th. Visit www.IronSkilletCookOff.org for information on the chefs and firefighters involved in the fundraiser to support WCC.

Get Connected - October 21, 2007

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:09:19 -14400

This week on Get Connected we'll focus on the New York Women's Agenda and NYU Women's Initiative with guests Karen Karpowich, Vice President of the Board of the NYWA and Chair of the Star Breakfast. Also, Dr. Dennis Garritan, Chair of the Department of Leadership and Human Capital Management at NYU. Find out how the NWYA and NYU are working together to encourage woman in business and networking and how women can make a difference in their own communities. To learn more visit www.nywa.org.

Get Connected - October 14, 2007

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:57:07 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Cherly Mure, National Director of Education for Bodies the Exhibition. The Bodies Exhibition just celebrated it's one millionth visitor in NYC, learn why it is a great tool in teaching children and adults about the way in which our bodies work and how precious they really are. Visit www.bodiestheexhibition.com for more information.

Get Connected - October 7, 2007

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:10:38 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Tara Casimano, Chair of the Bay Shore Occupational Therapy Program at Touro College. Tara will explain what autism is and how best to help children who are faced with the challenge of it. For more information on Touro's program, visit www.Touro.edu.

Get Connected - September 30, 2007

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:55:11 -14400

This week on Get Connected learn what it takes to start up your own business with guests Monica Rivera Dean, Director of Baruch College Small Business Development Center of the Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship and James Daley, Senior Business Advisor. Small business owners looking for guidance and people looking to open a small business can call 646-312-4790 or email the fieldcenter@baruch.cuny.edu. Services are free of charge. For information about an upcoming seminar geared towards people above the age of 50 looking to open their own business, visit www.TakeTwoEvent.com.

Get Connected - September 16, 2007

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:08:18 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Raquel Oden, managing director of UBS Financial Services. Raquel is dedicated to promoting financial literacy and how we can best prepare for our future. Raquel is also the Chair of the UBS, Black and Hispanic Employee Network and will share her tips on mentoring young women towards successful business careers. For more information visit www.diversity@ubs.com and for financial information visit www.lac.org or www.mymoney.gov, you can also call 888-My-Money.

Get Connected - September 9, 2007

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:58:35 -14400

This week's Get Connected reflects on the sixth anniversary of the attacks of September 11th. Our guests will be Diane Murphy, President and Co-Founder of the WTC Families for a Proper Burial and Anthony Gardner, Executive Director of the WTC United Family Group. Diane and Anthony will share their own personal stories of loss and what they are doing to help insure proper burials and memorials for the victims of 9/11. Visit www.WTCUnitedFamilyGroup.org for more information.

Get Connected - September 2, 2007

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:27:34 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guests will be Donna Lawrence, Executive Director of Komen Greater New York and Ann Marie Rappa, registered nurse and case manager of the Columbia University Breast Cancer Screening Partnership. Learn about the latest advances in fighting breast cancer and help New York's 106.7 continue the fight by supporting Race for the Cure in Central Park on September 9th. Register online at www.KomenNYC.org or call 212-293-CURE.

Get Connected - August 26, 2007

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:42:31 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Dr. Joseph Weisberg, Dean of Touro College School of Health Sciences and author of 3 Minutes to a Pain Free Life. Dr. Weisberg will discuss his technique to keeping us pain free, by doing 3 minutes of stretching per day. His book is available online and in bookstores everywhere.

Get Connected - August 19, 2007

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:05:07 -14400

This Sunday on Get Connected our guest will be Yolanda Askew, Chairperson of First Book-Jamaica. First Book is devoted to sharing the gift of reading with families across the country and in our very own neighborhoods. Yolanda founded the First Book-Jamaica, Queens chapter. For more information on donations or to set up your own First Book chapter, please visit www.FirstBook.org and www.FirstBook.org/JamaicaLab. You can also call 202-393-1222, or send donations to First Book Jamaica, 127-02 177 Street, Jamaica, NY, 11434.

Get Connected - August 12, 2007

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:39:36 -14400

Join us for this Sunday's Get Connected when our guest will be Dr. Nate Booth, author of Tiger Traits, 9 Success Secrets you can discover from Tiger Woods to be a Business Champion. Dr. Booth will share what we can learn from Tiger Woods to reach our own goals in life.

Get Connected - August 5, 2007

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:48:34 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Wynne Whitman, estate planning lawyer and co-author of Wants, Wishes and Wills: A Medical Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family in Sickness and Health. Wynne will guide us through the legal choices we should be making to prepare ourselves and our families for life changing events.

Get Connected - July 29, 2007

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:46:21 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Mike Virgintino, Director of Public Relations for the Red Cross of Greater New York. Mike will tell us about the programs the Red Cross has to offer, how to volunteer and how to be prepared for any emergency. Visit www.NYRedCross.org or call 1-877-Red-Cross for more information. For help in dealing with emotional trauma in the face of an emergency call 1-800-Life-Net.

Get Connected - July 22, 2007

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:23:55 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Elizabeth Graves, Beauty, Health and Fitness editor of Blueprint Magazine. Elizabeth will guide us through summer skincare and how best to protect ourselves from aging and skin cancer. She"ll also give advice on how to safely fade brown spots brought out by the sun and how best to stay hydrated. Check out www.blueprintmagazine.com if you"d like to learn more.

Get Connected - July 15, 2007

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:26:07 -14400

Learn about Lighthouse International and their new Mental Health Service Center on this week's Get Connected. Lighthouse supports the visually impaired, contact them at 1-800-829-0500 or 212-821-9232, or visit www.lighthouse.org to learn more. We will be talking with Noreen Brennan, Vice President of Children's Services and Low Vision Practices, along with Dr. Josephine DeFini, Director of Mental Health/Social Services Department.

Get Connected - July 8, 2007

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:39:04 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Captain Thad Krasnesky, who has just returned from Iraq. He will share his experiences with us and tell us ways in which we can support the troops. Visit www.army.mil/otf to learn more about the Army's new program, Operation Tribute to Freedom.

Get Connected - July 1, 2007

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 10:29:39 -14400

Listen to Get Connected this Sunday to learn how you can win tickets to Live Earth at Giants Stadium on July 7th. Our guest will be David De Rothschild, author of the Live Earth companion book, The Live Earth Global Warming Survival Handbook, 77 Essential Skills to Stop Climate Change. Learn what Live Earth is all about and how we can make small changes everyday to protect our environment and our future. Check out www.LiveEarth.org for more information. David is also on the list of People Magazine's Hottest Bachelors issue, look for him on page 132. David's book is available online and at all book stores.

Get Connected - June 24, 2007

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:15:22 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Dr. Gary McLain who has just launched a website called Just Got Diagnosed.com. The site is to help, guide and support people who have received a life threatening or troubling illness. Please visit www.JustGotDiagnosed.com.

Get Connected - June 17, 2007

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:44:26 -14400

Kitten Season is in full swing and there a lots of beautiful pets just waiting for homes at city shelters. ASPCA Senior Manager of Special Events, Allison Cardona, stops by this week's Get Connected to discuss Adopt a Shelter Cat Month. Allison also reminds us that cats don't always land on their feet and there have been a several cases a week of cats falling out of windows and being seriously injured. Make sure your windows are secured with strong screens to protect your pets. For more information please visit www.ASPCA.org.

Get Connected - June 10, 2007

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:51:04 -14400

This week on Get Connected our focus will be on City Harvest and all the great programs they offer to help fight hunger in New York. Our guest, Laura Brown, Manager of Corporate Volunteers at City Harvest will let us know how we can all help. Visit www.cityharvest.org for more information.

Get Connected - June 3, 2007

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:24:46 -14400

This week on Get Connected Dr. Tom Kersting talks about his book and approach to weight loss, Losing Weight When Diets Fail, the clinically proven Power Programming method for amazingly easy, fail-proof, diet-free weight loss. Visit www.Losingweightwhendietsfail.com or call 201-664-5777.

Get Connected - May 27, 2007

Wed, 23 May 2007 12:31:44 -14400

This week on Get Connected we'll be speaking with Susan Westmoreland, author of Good Housekeeping's The Supermarket Diet Cookbook and Food Editor for Good Housekeeping. Susan will tell us how planning, shopping for and preparing our own meals can help keep our families healthy and slim. The Supermarket Diet Cookbook offers the guidance along with the recipes to accomplish this.

Get Connected - May 20, 2007

Mon, 21 May 2007 11:17:18 -14400

This week on Get Connected we will explore the topic of autism and an innovative program to help teach autistic children. Our guests will be Dr. Ken Reeve, Chair of the Psychology Department at Caldwell College and author of Behaviorspeak: A Glossary of Terms for Applied Behavior Analysis. Along with May Beth Walsh, a teacher of theology at Caldwell College, and advocate and mother of an autistic son. To learn more about autism and Applied Behavior Analysis please visit www.njosac.org, www.asatonline.org and www.caldwell.edu.

Get Connected - May 13, 2007

Mon, 14 May 2007 11:58:21 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Dr. Jenny Romero, medical oncologist at the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention. Learn about everything the Cancer Center has to offer along with information on when to go for screenings and how best to protect yourself in the fight against cancer. For more information please visit www.RaplhLaurenCenter.org, www.NCCN.com, www.AmericanCancerSociety.org or call 212-987-1777, ext. 230.

Get Connected - May 6, 2007

Thu, 03 May 2007 09:29:53 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Ross Ellis, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Love Our Children USA. Love Our Children is devoted to protecting children from child abuse and educating families and the public on how we can help. Please visit www.LoveOurChildrenUSA.org for more information.

Get Connected - April 29, 2007

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:35:00 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guests will be Craig Rosati, assistant director of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund and comedian Judy Gold, a performer for the OCRF's fundraiser, Stand Up for Madeline at Carolines on Broadway, on May 14th. Each year over 22,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and the early symptoms are difficult to catch. As early detection is key in fighting the disease please visit www.OCRG.org to learn more. For ticket information to the Carolines on Broadway fundraiser call Craig at 212-268-1002 or visit www.CarolinesonBroadway.com.

Get Connected - April 22, 2007

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 14:49:06 -14400

This week on Get Connected learn more about the March of Dimes and their latest efforts to help prevent premature births. Our guests will Nelson Andino the NY State Director of Program Services for the MOD and Dr. Lorna Friedman a volunteer as State Chair for the Prematurity Campaign for the MOD. For more information and to get involved with Walk America, coming up on April 29th, visit www.marchofdimes.com/ny or call 1-800-525-WALK.

Get Connected - April 15, 2007

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 10:47:11 -14400

This Sunday on Get Connected we'll try to make sense of the pet food recall with Dr. Robin Brennan, the Vice-President and Chief of Veterinary Services at Bide-A-Wee along with the Vice-President of Development and Communications with Bide-A-Wee, Ann Cohen. For the latest on the pet food recall please check back with our website along with www.AVMA.org. For recipes to make your own pet food at home, please consult with your vet and check www.PetDiets.com or www.ACVN.org.

Get Connected - April 8, 2007

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:02:30 -14400

This Sunday on Get Connected our guests will be Crista Earl, Female Athlete of the Year with Achilles and her friend and guide, Eamon Wood. Achilles Track Club is dedicated to bringing sports and athletic opportunities to people with disabilities by partnering them up with able-bodied volunteers. For more information on the Achilles Track Club and their upcoming Hope and Possibility Run/Walk in Central Park on June 24th, please visit www.achillestrackclub.org or call 212-354-0300. For information on services for the sight impaired, please visit www.AFB.org.

Get Connected, March 25, 2007

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 10:30:58 -14400

This week on Get Connected we'll be talking with Terri Trespicio, Senior Editor of Body and Soul Magazine. We'll be discussing Earth Day, coming up on April 22nd, along with organic foods and green living. For more information on Body and Soul Magazine, visit www.BodyandSoulMag.com.

Get Connected - March 18, 2007

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:02:38 -14400

This week Get Connected will focus on a wonderful organization, Musicians on Call, which brings the joy of music and song to hospital patients and staff. Our guests will be Leslie Faerstein, Executive Director of Musicians on Call, and Board Member and Vice-President of Programming for Z100/Clear Channel New York Tom Poleman, along with artist and volunteer, Morley. To learn more about Musicians on Call and the upcoming auction and charity event at Sothebys with Maroon 5 on March 30th please visit www.MusiciansOnCall.org. To hear more of Morley's music and to purchase a CD, click on www.MorleyMusic.org.

Get Connected - March 11, 2007

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:43:29 -14400

This Sunday our guest on Get Connected will be Dr. Gerald Curatola, author of Smile for Life: Rejuvenation Dentistry and the Art of Wellness. Learn about Rejuvenation Dentistry and how the health of the mouth reflects the health of a person's overall well being. Also, learn safe, natural ways of maintaining a beautiful smile. Go to www.RejuvenationDentistry.com or www.EastHamptonDental.com to learn more about Dr. Curatola and his dental philosophy and practices.

Get Connected - March 4, 2007

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:52:32 -18000

Get Connected - February 25, 2007

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:02:34 -18000

This week on Get Connected our guests will be Stamatia Dewbury and Michele Monopoli, the Divorce Divas. Stam and Michele are matrimonial attorneys in NY and will lead us through the process of filing for a divorce, along with the emotional and financial resources you will need. For more information visit: www.DivorceDivasOnline.com.

Get Connected - February 18, 2007

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:07:54 -18000

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Howard Kaminsky, co-author of Beyond Botox... 7 Strategies for Sexy, Ageless Skin Without Needles or Surgery. Kaminsky's father Ben is also a co-author and founder of B. Kamins skin products. Check www.BeyondBotox.com or www.bkamins.com for more information on keeping your skin healthy through diet, rest and exercise.

Get Connected - February 11, 2007

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:28:48 -18000

We'll be discussing women's total heart care on this week's Get Connected with our guest, Dr. Nieca Goldberg. Dr. Goldberg is the chief of Women's Cardiac Care at Lennox Hill Hospital and author of the book, The Women's Healthy Heart Program, Lifesaving Strategies for Preventing and Healing Heart Disease. The signs of a heart attack are very different in women than in men and treatment varies as well. Dr. Goldberg will tell us what to watch for and how to best care for ourselves. This is a repeat show from 10/1/2006.

Get Connected - February 4, 2007

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 10:29:25 -18000

This Sunday on Get Connected our guest will be Lisa Peterson, Director of Club Communications at the American Kennel Club. Learn more about what the AKC has to offer, which breeds are best suited for people with allergies, children or other pets. Also, how to train a puppy and care for dogs in the cold weather. Visit www.AKC.org for more information.

Get Connected - January 28, 2007

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:44:09 -18000

This week on Get Connected, our guest will be Dr. Andrew Kirschner, author of Back Together, a program to help people understand, relieve and prevent back pain. Dr. Kirschner's book focuses on how couples can help each other in battling back pain, available online and in book stores.

Get Connected - January 21, 2007

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:18:35 -18000

Our guest on this Sunday's Get Connected will be best selling author, Mireille Guiliano, of French Women Don't Get Fat and the new, French Women for All Seasons, A Year of Secrets, Recipes and Pleasure. Mireille offers diet and lifestyle advice on weathering the cold winter while maintaining our own well being, and how we can incorporate exercise and small pleasures into every day of our lives.

Get Connected - January 14, 2007

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:39:06 -18000

This Sunday on Get Connected join our guests Joe Tavano, author of a Dachshund's Wish, Linda Purpura, publisher and Elizabeth O'Brien, a librarian with PS 84 in Queens. We'll be discussing Joe's wonderful children"s book, A Dachshund's Wish and the lesson that we all learn from it. Also, how crucial it is to encourage our kids to read and how you can help save dachshunds by visiting, www.AlmostHomeRescueSociety.com. Please visit www.traitordachshund.com to find out more about the book and order teacher's materials.

Get Connected - January 7, 2006

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 15:13:11 -18000

This week on Get Connected our guest will be Larry Ackerman, author of The Identity Code, the 8 Essential Questions for Finding Your Purpose and Place in the World. Larry helps people discover who they truly are and what they are about. Go to www.TheIdentityCode.com for more information.

Get Connected - December 31, 2006

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:35:58 -18000

This Sunday is a repeat of Get Connected, popular guest Judymay Murphy returns to help us stick to our new year's resolutions and to make 2006 one of our best years yet. Judymay is the author of Your Life Only a Gazillion Times Better and also works as a private success coach

Get Connected - December 24, 2006

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:45:44 -18000

This Sunday on Get Connected our guest will be Rabbi Harold Kushner author of Overcoming Life's Disappointments and When Good Things Happen to Bad People. Rabbi Kushner will advise us on how to handle life's ups and downs and how to forgive ourselves if we feel that we've failed. The book is now available through Knopf Publications online and in book stores.

Get Connected - December 17, 2006

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 10:35:57 -18000

This Sunday on Get Connected, our guest will be Robin Shimel, a psychotherapist located in Montclair and Springfield, NJ. Robin will guide us through the holiday blues and dealing with the stress and anxiety that comes with that. If you are feeling depressed this season please contact support groups such as The National Alliance of Mental Health at www.NAMI.org or call AA if you are battling alcohol addiction and would like support at 1-800-245-1377.

Get Connected - December 10, 2006

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 08:58:05 -18000

Get Connected - December 3, 2006

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 13:15:04 -18000

This Sunday on Get Connected, our guest will be Dr. Janis Amatuzio, author of Beyond Knowing, Mysteries and Messages of Death and Life from a Forensic Pathologist. Janis will share her observations of what happens when people pass on and the peace that comes to loved ones with knowing and understanding that process. Dr. Amatuzio's book is available in stores now along with her previous best seller, Forever Ours.

Get Connected - November 26, 2006

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:19:16 -18000

Sunday, 11/26 will be a repeat Get Connected. Guests will be Tony Butler, executive director of St. John's Bread and Life in Brooklyn, and Sister Madeline who heads the mobile soup kitchen of St. John's. St. John's offers free meals daily along with community support through counseling and financial services to those in need. To volunteer or find out more about the programs, visit www.breadandlife.org.

Get Connected - November 19, 2006

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:00:09 -18000

November is National Adoption Awareness Month and our guest on this Sunday's Get Connected will be Herb Stupp, CEO of Little Flower Children and Family Services of NY. Herb will tell us about all the wonderful work Little Flower does in supporting children in foster care and helping them to find adoptive parents. If you would like more information on adoption, please visit www.ocfs.state.ny.us/adopt/. Or to learn more about Little Flower and the programs they offer for adults and children, please visit www.LittleFlowerNY.org. To find out about volunteering you can call 718-875-3500, ext. 3617 and ask for Tanisha or 631-929-6200 and ask for Eileen.

Get Connected - November 12, 2006

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:24:26 -18000

This Sunday on Get Connected, our guests will be Stephen Paserb, President of the Partnership of a Drug Free America and Sibyl Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer of the MetLife Foundation. They will discuss how best we can keep our children away from drugs and how to help them if they do run into troubles, plus how to spot the warning signs. For more information, visit www.DrugFree.org and www.MetLife.org or call 800-729-6686.

Get Connected - November 5, 2006

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:04:52 -18000

Searching for a meaningful relationship? This week on Get Connected, our guest will be Cooper Lawrence, author of Been There, Done That, Kept the Jewelry. Find True Love. Cooper will help us recognize unhealthy dating patterns and how to really know who is right for you. Find the book in bookstores, online, and visit www.TheCooperLawrenceShow.com for more information.

Get Connected - October 29, 2006

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:34:10 -18000

This Sunday on Get Connected we will discuss Leukemia, Lymphoma and other forms of blood cancer, along with the latest treatments and research. Our guests will be Dina Mariani, the Campaign Coordinator of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Westchester and Hudson Valley, Jean Montano the Executive Director and Dr. Deborah Banker, Vice President of Research. Please visit www.LLS.org for more information or call 914-949-0084 or 800-955-4572. Don't miss the Party For A Cure, Friday, November 10th at Vintage Bar and Restaurant in White Plains, NY with a special performance by The Nerds.

Get Connected - October 22, 2006

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 10:42:10 -14400

Get Connected - October 15, 2006

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 14:29:58 -14400

This Sunday on Get Connected our guests will be Ruth Brenner, President of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, NY City Chapter and Dr. Arron Miller, chief medical officer and chairman of the Medical Advisory Board of the National MS Society from 1991-2004. We will discuss what MS is, how it affects people, what the latest treatments are and what is being done to fight it. We'll also let you know about upcoming MS fundraisers in NY City. Visit www.nationalmssociety.org for more information.

Get Connected - October 8, 2006

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:59:04 -14400

Description: This Sunday's Get Connected will focus on Lighthouse International and World Sight Day on October 12th. Our guest will be Dr. Tara Cortes, President and CEO of Lighthouse International. She will tell us about all the programs Lighthouse has to offer for people facing vision challenges. For more information, to volunteer or donate, please visit www.Lighthouse.org or call 212-821-9200, or 800-829-0500.

Get Connected - October 1, 2006

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 11:11:14 -14400

Get Connected - September 24, 2006

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:10:17 -14400

This Sunday's guest on Get Connected will be author Sana Shabazz. Sana will discuss her book, Why Women Cry: A Compilation of Stories, Poems and Positive Responses for the Cleansing of the Eyes and the Soul. To learn more about the book and purchase a copy, go to www.WhyWomenCry.net. Some of the proceeds will be donated to the Alzeheimer's Association.

Get Connected - September 17, 2006

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:49:44 -14400

This week's Get Connected covers public health issues. Our guest will be Dr. Joseph Indelicato the Director of Public Health at Touro College, also a psychologist and social worker. Dr. Indelicato can address any public health concerns from staph infections to emergency preparedness. For more information on Touro College visit www.Touro.edu.

Get Connected - September 10, 2006

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 09:54:40 -14400

Description: This Sunday on Get Connected we will reflect on the Fifth Anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks with our guest, Anthony Gardner. Anthony lost his brother in the attacks and is now the founder and executive director of The World Trade Center United Family Group, devoted to protecting the memory and legacy of 9/11/01. For more information on their new educational program, please visit www.wtcunited.org/educate. To find out more about making September 11th a National Day of Remembrance and Volunteerism, visit www.MyGoodDeed.org.

Get Connected - September 3, 2006

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:02:54 -14400

This Sunday on Get Connected we'll be discussing the 16th annual Komen NYC Race for the Cure in Central Park on Sept. 10th and the advances that are being made in the fight against breast cancer. Our guests will be Dr. Kathie Ann Joseph, a breast surgeon and researcher with NY Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center. Iris Dankner, a breast cancer survivor, board member of Komen Greater NYC and the Chair for the Race for the Cure. And, Kavita Das, Program Director of Komen Greater NYC. For more information visit www.KomenNYC.org or call 212-293-CURE.

Get Connected - August 27, 2006

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:00:44 -14400

This Sunday on Get Connected, our guest will be Allison Cardona, Senior Manager of Special Events and Outreach for the ASPCA in New York City. Allison will tell us about the newly renovated ASPCA uptown and all that is being done to help the city's homeless animals. If you suspect animal abuse, please call 212-876-7700, ext. 445. If you're concerned that an animal has been poisoned, immediately call 888-426-4435. To learn more about the ASPCA and to donate or volunteer, check the website at www.ASPCA.org.

Get Connected - August 20, 2006

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:22:58 -14400

This Sunday's Get Connected is devoted to healthy skincare. Our guest will be Susan Ciminelli, author of The Ciminelli Solution: A 7 Day Plan for Radiant Skin, Recipes from the Inside Out. Susan will explain how adjusting your diet can clear up any skin issues. For more information visit her website at www.SusanCiminelli.com. Susan is also the founder of the Susan Ciminelli Day Spa in Manhattan.

Get Connected - August 13, 2006

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:34:50 -14400

This Sunday on Get Connected, learn all about the American Red Cross and the wonderful services they provide, with our guest Mike Virgintino. Mike is the Director of Communications and Media Relations for the American Red Cross of Greater New York. He will tell us how best to prepare for an emergency situation. "To go" kits are available on the Red Cross website at www.NYRedCross.org. Also, NY's Red Cross is in great need of funds after the 10 Day Queens Blackout, to donate please check the website or call 1-877-Red-Cross.

Get Connected - August 6, 2006

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 14:16:21 -14400

This week on Get Connected our guests will be Cheryl James, Founder and CEO of Where There's a Need, along with Stephanie Griffin, who's daughter was a recipient of a Where There's a Need scarf and Taylor Haymore, the inspiration for the organization and Youth Board Member, along with Youth Board Member Narisa James. Ms. Griffin founded Where There's a Need to provide free scarves to women and children being treated for cancer or battling any disease that causes hair loss. For more information visit www.WhereTheresaneed.org.

Get Connected - July 30, 2006

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 14:02:46 -14400

Get Connected - July 23, 2006

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:49:23 -14400

This Sunday on Get Connected our guests will be Tony Butler, executive director of St. John's Bread and Life in Brooklyn, and Sister Madeline who heads the mobile soup kitchen of St. John's. St. John's offers free meals daily along with community support through counseling and financial services to those in need. To volunteer or find out more about the programs, visit www.breadandlife.org.

Get Connected - July 16, 2006

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:04:21 -14400

Our guest on this Sunday's Get Connected is Alan Ross, the Executive Director of Samaritans of NY. Alan offers information about Samaritan's services as a suicide hotline and as a place to call when a person is feeling down and hopeless. The number is 212-673-3000, and the call is free and confidential. Alan will offer tips on dealing with depression and what to say to a person when they turn to you for help. For information on suicide prevention, please call 1-877-SUICIDE. To volunteer for Samaritans and learn more about the organization, call 212-673-3041 or visit www.SamaritansNYC.org.

Get Connected - July 9, 2006

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 16:30:01 -14400

This Sunday's Get Connected features Stan Silver and his wife Phyllis. Stan is battling ALS and he and his wife are strong advocates for the disease. Also, Jackie Puerta the ALS Healthcare Services Coordinator for the MDA. Stan will share his story of battling ALS and talk about services that are offered to people to learn more about the disease and what is being done to fight it. Visit www.ALSUSA.org or call 212-689-9040 for more information.

Get Connected - June 25, 2006

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:06:20 -14400

Our guest on this Sunday's Get Connected is Ross Ellis, founder and chief executive officer of Love Our Children, USA. Ross and the organization are dedicated to breaking the cycle of violence against children and strengthening families. She shares ways in which all of us can help. For more information visit www.loveourchildrenusa.org or call 1-888-347-KIDS.

Get Connected - June 18, 2006

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:37:49 -14400

This Sunday on Get Connected our guest will be Bobbi DePorter, author of Quantum Success. If you feel it's time for a change in your life, or you want to find your true calling, this book offers a plan to help you do that. Included are eight catalysts that can help you shift focus. Bobbi is also the founder of SuperCamp, a worldwide organization that promotes learning and self esteem for young people. To learn more visit www.QLN.com where you can also discover the principles of Bobbi's Quantum Learning Network.

Get Connected - June 11, 2006

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:14:39 -14400

June is Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month so we will be devoting this Sunday's Get Connected to adopting cats and keeping them happy and healthy. Our guest will be Dr. James Richard, a veterinarian and Director of the Cornell Feline Health Center. For more information about recognizing subtle signs of illness in your cat, visit www.catwellness.org.

Get Connected - June 4, 2006

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:49:09 -14400

For Get Connected, June 4th, our guest will be Susan Kurz the Chief Inspirational Officer of the Dr. Hauschka Skincare Line and author of Awakening Beauty the Dr. Hauschka Way. Awakening Beauty is a holistic approach to skincare, to look and feel your best. Recommendations for diet, exercise and lifestyle choices are included in the book along with ways to treat acne, rosacea and premature aging. For more information visit www.DrHauschka.com. Awakening Beauty is available in bookstores and online.

Get Connected - May 21, 2006

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:10:40 -14400

This Sunday on Get Connected we will be discussing the new Medicare Plan D for seniors along with how we can get information about New York City's nursing homes with our guests, Lisa Jackson and Amy Torres from FRIA. FRIA is the Friends and Relatives of Institutionalized Aged, offering free advice and services through their helpline 212-732-4455 and website www.FRIA.org

Get Connected - May 14, 2006

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:30:23 -14400

This week's Get Connected is all about breaking into show business. How to avoid the scams and rip-offs and how to get the important information that you or your child may need to pursue a career in modeling or acting. Our guests are Tika Fotoglidi of Upper Taste Marketing and Ngo, model, actor and founder of the International Talent Conference. The Conference is a free event, open to people of all ages on Sat. June 10th at the Fashion Institue in Manhattan. The day will offer seminars and meetings with the industry's top casting directors, agents and working professionals. Go to www.TalentConference.com for more information and to register in advance.

Get Connected - May 7, 2006

Fri, 05 May 2006 17:12:00 -14400

This Sunday's Get Connected is about Multiple Myeloma a rare, and not yet curable form of cancer and the fundraiser Laugh for Life at Caroline"s on Broadway, to help raise funds for research. Our guests are Shelley Terry the Development Manager of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, Paul Mecurio a comedian and host of Laugh for Life, and Carol Goldschien, a patient battling myeloma and strong advocate for research. For more information on the fundraiser at Caroline"s on May 9th and 10th and to learn more about the disease, visit www.multiplemyeloma.com. To find out more about Paul Mecurio, visit his website at www.PaulMecurio.com.

Get Connected - April 30, 2006

Fri, 05 May 2006 16:47:00 -14400

This Sunday's Get Connected will explore Autism, its possible causes and research that is being done to help parents and their children. Our guests will be Dr. Stacey Wasserman with the Autism Center of Excellence, Susan Gloor, the tri-state regional director of Autism Speaks and Michele Lopes and Tara Banuls, co-chairs of the Autism Walk. The Autism Walk will be held Sunday, May 21st. at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, and will be a great opportunity for families to spend time with others in similar situations. Fun activities for the kids and information about Autism will be available throughout the day. Go to www.autismwalk.org/nnj for more information.

GC for 4_23_06

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:20:30 -14400

Get Connected for Sunday April 23, features guests Craig Rosati of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, John Hansbury, husband of the late actress Madeline Kahn who lost her battle with Ovarian Cancer in 1999 and Joy Behar, one of the hosts of The View on ABC-TV and host of the Standup for Madeline Benefit at Carolines on Broadway on May 8th. The show will benefit the OCRF and will include performances by Rosie O'Donnell, Mario Cantone, Sussie Essman, Judy Gold, John Pinette and Colin Quinn. For ticket information and to learn more about the OCRF and the strides that are being made in battling Ovarian Cancer, where early detection is key, please visit www.OCRF.org or call 1-800-873-9569.

GC for 4_16_06

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 13:36:14 -14400

April 16's Get Connected features guests Dave Bratton and Lynn Hurley of Rebel, Bergen County, NJ. An organization devoted to preventing smoking among teens and helping people kick the habit. Saturday, April 15th is the start of NJ's Clean Air Act which makes smoking in public places illegal. For more information on Rebel and their many helpful programs, visit www.njnotforsale.com.

GC for 4_9_06

Sun, 09 Apr 2006 13:09:37 -14400

Sunday April 9th's Get Connected, our guests are Josue, Jessica and Alexa Ostalaza the 2006 Ambassador Family for the March of Dimes, and Dr. Andrei Rebarber, a consulting physician for the March of Dimes. The March of Dimes is committed to preventing premature births and birth defects. The annual Walk America to raise money to help these babies is coming up on April 30th in New York City. For more information please visit www.MarchofDimes.com or www.walkamerica.org. Also, to share your story and talk with other people who have experienced premature births, visit www.shareyourstory.com.

GC for 4_2_06

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 23:11:38 -18000

Alane Fagin was our guest on this Get Connected for Sunday April 2, 2006. Alane is the Executive Director of Child Abuse Prevention Services on Long Island. Alane will discuss cyber-bullying and other issues facing our kids. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. If you see a child in trouble, please call 800-342-3720 to report it. Visit www.CAPSLI.org for more information on Alane's organization or call 516-621-1552.

GC for 3_26_06

Sun, 26 Mar 2006 08:44:21 -18000

Get Connected for Sunday March 26, featured Paul DiMeo, designer and carpenter for ABC-TV's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The team of Home Edition headed to the South for a series of episodes to help communities devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma. These four special episodes will begin airing Thursday March 23rd and for the following three Thursdays. Paul will also talk about his battle against high cholesterol and how we can all control ours. For more information on how to manage high cholesterol and the reason it is so important to do so, go to www.GoalStandard.com.

GC for 3_19_06

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 09:16:41 -18000

Get Connected for Sunday March 19, features Tom Poleman, the Senior Vice-President of Programming and Marketing for Clear Channel NY and also one of the board of directors of Musicians On Call. Dr. Leslie Faerstein, the Executive Director of Musicians on Call and Kenli Mattus an artist who was one of the first performers for Musicians On Call. Musicians On Call is a wonderful organization that brings the art and inspiration of music to the bedside of hospitalized patients. An incredible fundraising event, featuring performances by Rob Thomas and Gavin DeGraw and hosted by Lite-FM's own Valerie Smaldone, will be held at Sotheby's on April 10th. The event will also feature a live auction of items donated from today's most popular artists. Go to www.Musicansoncall.org for more information.

GC for 3_12_06

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 08:19:04 -18000

Get Connected show, which aired on 106.7 Lite fm on March 12, 2006. Christine Nagey spoke with Roslyn Brilliant, Director of Disabled and Alone Life Services for the Handicapped.

GC for 3_04_06

Sun, 05 Mar 2006 08:27:15 -18000

Get Connected show which aired on 106.7 Lite fm on Sunday March 5, 2006. Christine Nagey spoke with Dr. Anthony Griffin, a well known plastic surgeon.

GC for 2_26_06

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 08:11:58 -18000

Get Connected show that aired on 196.7 Lite fm, Feb 26, 2006. Christine spoke with CJ Golden, Author of Tao of Defiant Women - a guide to women over 40.

GC for 2_21_06

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:08:22 -18000

Get Connected Episode from 2/21/06. Christine Nagey talks to Judy Dohnerstadt on relaxing with Yoga and Pilates.

Happiness

Sun, 19 Feb 2006 12:39:44 -18000

Amy O'Connor of Prevention Magazine talks about happiness.

Preventing Hazing

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:57:51 -18000

106.7 Lite fm's Get Connected show from 2/5/06 focusing on preventing hazing.

Get Connected Sunday Jan. 29, 2006

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 15:56:56 -18000

Chrsitine Nagy interviews Stephanie Winston, author of "Getting Organized."

Get Connected Sunday Jan. 22, 2006

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 15:37:56 -18000

Christin Nagy interviews Judy May Murphy, author of Life, Only A Gazillion Times Better.

Get Connected Sunday Jan. 8th, 2006

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 13:49:44 -18000

Christine interviews Chris Gethard, author of the new book Weird NY.

Get Connected Sunday November 20th, 2005 - Part 2

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 12:36:45 -18000

Get Connected Sunday November 20th, 2005 - Part 2

Get Connected Sunday November 20th, 2005 - Part 1

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 12:14:00 -18000

Get Connected Sunday November 20th, 2005 - Part 1

Get Connected Sunday November 13th, 2005 - Part 1

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 16:28:57 -18000

Get Connected Sunday November 13th, 2005

Get Connected, Sunday November 6th, 2005 (Part 2)

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 14:08:12 -18000

Dr. Pastore shares his health tips on beating colds and flus this season and on how to plan your diet to control acne and fatigue.

Get Connected Sunday, November 6th, 2005 (Part 1)

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 14:05:49 -18000

Dr. Pastore shares his health tips on beating colds and flus this season and on how to plan your diet to control acne and fatigue.