From My Mama's Kitchen® Talk Radio

Whether you are a guy are a girl, at one time or another our mom our “Romance Guru” - has played her fair share of match making for us. The good news is: You’ve got a date. The bad news is: Your mom set it up. Mom swears she’s found “the one” for you, her baby, and you ended up on a date from hell. If you’ve been there, done that, you’ll appreciate this darling hilarious collection of true tales of real dates gone wrong - "Have I GOT a GUY for YOU."Alix Strauss is a media satirist and lifestyle trend writer. She has appeared on national morning shows and talk shows including ABC, CBS, CNN, and VH1. She has written for the New York Times, the New York Post, as well as national magazines Time Magazine, Town & Country Travel, Marie Claire, Entertainment Weekly, Self, Men’s Health, and Esquire. Her award winning collection of shorts,The Joy of Funeralsis going to the big screen with Stockard Channing attached to direct. Alix and I will be discussing her mischievous collection of true stories that exacerb

Her career has always involved children, and when she was ready to have a child of her own, she traveled half way around the world to an orphanage in Russia to adopt a two-year old boy. It was love at first sight, but when her son Neal was diagnosed with autism, former Hollywood acting coach Elaine Hall, aka Coach E, took matters into her own hands, and used her resources to guide him toward an increasingly independent life. In the process, she founded The Miracle Project, a groundbreaking organization that uses the performing arts to connect with children with autism. Both controversial and unorthodox, Elaine’ innovative approach has been praised by leaders in the field of autism. She was also the subject of an Emmy Award -winning documentary, Autism: The Musical. Elaine and I will be discussing - Now I See the Moon; a story of hope, faith, and miracles; a story only a mother could tell. Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday July 6th from 5-6 PM CST US to join Elaine and I live on the air with your questio

Every once in a while, life presents an unexpected challenge that requires you to stay in faith; that all things are meant for some greater good, perhaps not seen immediately, but non the less for the “Greater Good.” Until we are able to put ourselves beyond our comfort zone, we will not realize we have what it takes to make a difference in our life and in others as well. At 13 years old, Melinda Marchiano began feeling ill. No one took her seriously except her mom Lee. Together they started on a journey that eventually tested their faith, while strengthening their love for one another when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma in December 2007. Now cancer free Melinda had written a memoir titled, Grace - a child’s intimate journey through cancer and recovery which recently won the 2010 International Book Award, to help inspire others. Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday June 29th from 10-11am CST US to join Melinda, her mom Lee, and I live on the air with your questions and personal stories.

Forced to live with her father by a judge who deemed her mother’s lifestyle, “unnatural”, Melissa Hart was only allowed to visit her mother and her partner two weekends a month. During these short stays, she embraced the culture of her mother’s neighborhood, seeking solace in quesadillas, musicals, and her mother’s ramshackle VW bus. Melissa and I will be discussing her fleeting moments with her mother, her unfolding adoration of Oxnard’s Latino culture, and the ways in which she’s molded by the polarity of her parents’ worldviews - “ a touching and reflective look at one girl’s struggle with the dichotomies of class, culture, and sexuality! Melissa Hart teaches journalism at the University of Oregon and memoir writing for UC Berkeley’s online extension program. Her essays have appeared in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Advocate, Fourth Genre, and High Country News. She is also a contributing editor to The Writer Magazine. Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday June 22nd from 10-11am CST US to j

After seven years of raising kids, Amy Wilson has an overriding daily thought: she sucks at being a mother. The Screamer, the Worrier, the Dinosaur-Chicken-Nugget-Buyer, and Other Mothers I Swore I ‘d Never be - Amy quickly discovered after having children that things don’t always work out according to plan. Any mother who wants what is best for her child - and what mother doesn’t? - can soon, despite her best intentions, find herself on a fruitless and losing quest for perfection. Amy finds great humor in her own journey, first to achieve what she is told is “best” for her children, then to ignore those same voices once she realizes that is not the mother she wants to be either! Amy and I will be discussing her funny, endearing celebration of a mother’s quest to provide what is best for her kids in the age of too many options. It’s also about the doubts almost anyone has facing a giant life change, and their ability to preserve in the face of that change. Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday June 15th fr

As a songwriter, Karen is a Grammy-nominee. As a vocal artist, Karen has been heard on national radio and television jingles. As a solo artist, Karen has had 9 nationally-charted singles. As an entrepreneur, Karen has overcome many music industry obstacles by forming her own record label, and her own music publishing and merchandising companies. As an author, Karen has

All mothers know that being a mom can be challenging at times. These challenges are further compounded if you are a single mom. Author Brian Shell, who was raised by his single mom recently wrote a book titled, Every Day Single Mom - “Life and Dating Inspirations.” Filled with a daily dose of soulful spiritual affirmations for the whole year, this book is a wonderful source of inspiration, tips on how to raise your kids with care, advice on romance and relationships, keys to unlock your creativity, encouragement to manifest your destiny, a bit of poetry, and the essence of love! Brian and I will be discussing this wonderful book, and he will provide a list of 7 things a mother can do to stay inspired. Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday June 1st from 10-11am CST US to join Brian and I live on the air with your questions and personal stories.

According to my nine moms, if not at conception then certainly during delivery, moms, in just an instant, realize that their lives have just changed forever. The most important person in their lives is no longer themselves, rather it is their baby. However, with this new responsibility comes a new challenge - the balancing act of motherhood, and one’s self identity and well being. If left unchecked, it can sometimes become so overwhelming that what was once the joyous time of a woman life soon fizzles away into a dreaded routine, which will eventually affect the entire family’s synergy. Suzy Stauffer’s personal triumph in overcoming this experience resulted in her creating an organization called Beyond the Bus Stop. Today, Beyond the Bus Stop, as an organization, through its various local chapters and through its online support, has helped countless women nationwide to overcome these challenges. Suzy and I will be discussing how moms all over the country are once again recapturing the magical heartfelt mo

For the last nine Mother’s day Pamela MacPhee has been celebrating a unique gift she has given to her cousin. DELiVERiNG HOPE is an intimate memoir of Pamela’s challenging, but fulfilling journey carrying a baby for a cousin devastated by infertility. What kind of a woman chooses to become a surrogate? What is she thinking when she's pregnant with someone else's child? How does she feel when she delivers the baby into the waiting arms of the parents? "It was truly amazing to share such an intimate journey with another couple, and I feel grateful for the privilege of being entrusted with my cousin's dreams and the opportunity to give them the gift of a family. Giving is what makes life meaningful." - Pamela MacPhee. Pamela and I will be having a candid conversation about her experience as a surrogate mom as we look back and celebrate her personal journey of “unconditional motherly love”. Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday May 18th from 10-11am CST US to join Pamela and I live on the air with your question

“Mother’s day is a very special time for me. I make it a point to be at home on that special Sunday to celebrate with my children and grandchildren, and honor the memory of my own mother. This year I thought about the babies born into this world who may not have all the advantages that my own children and I enjoyed. I wanted to find a way to help -- and knitting for charity has always been one of my passions. It seemed like a natural: I could encourage my many readers who knit or crochet to mark Mother’s Day by making one special project - Knit1, Bless2.” - Debbie Macomber. Debbie and I will be discussing this very special heartfelt project - “Knit1, Bless2” for Project Linus Mission, Newborns in Need, and Binky Patrol, and her latest book “Hannah’s List: A Letter of Love” as we celebrate Mother’s Day 2010. Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday May 11th from 10-11am CST US to join Debbie and I live on the air with your questions and personal stories.

This mother’s day is particularly very special for a few thousand parents and their children because it was 35 years ago last month that they became a family due to the gallant efforts of a few courageous men and women, and the President of the United States who collectively undertook a humanitarian initiative called “Operation Babylift.” "Operation Babylift" was a $2 million dollar US initiative that airlifted over 2,500 Vietnamese orphans out of a war-torn country in 1975 to protect them from the impending threat of the Communist Regime. Lana Noone, is the author of “Global Mom: Notes From a Pioneer Adoptive Family,” and she is a Babylift mother who runs a website - Vietnambabylift.org which is a resource center for Operation Babylift history and families. Tammy Nguyen Lee is an award winning film maker who took on a personal mission to bring Operation Babylift to live in her award winning film “Operation Babylift - The Lost Children of Vietnam” which came out in 2009. We will be discussing the 35th ann

Whether you realized it or not the way you look and your self-esteem is closely tied to the level of success you will achieve in life. The ImageMaker, Inc. was created by Dr. Joyce Knudsen, Phd, to help you look and feel your best at any given time so that you have your best foot forward in whatever environment and situation you are in, or encounter. Dr. Knudsen has been training people all around the world since 1985. She has been an author, speaker, television host, and an expert widely quoted in the media. She is also the first image consultant in the world to hold the coveted "Certified Image Master" designation from The Association of Image Consultants International (AICI), as well as being the first AICI CIM trainer to teach abroad. The AICI has honored her with its Image Makers Merit of Industry Excellence (IMMIE) award and its Award of Excellence for Education. Dr. Knudsen also played a leading role in the ground-breaking study sponsored by the AICI which showed image consulting services give a

Empower American Children is a non-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas. The organization’s mission is to create opportunities for kids by igniting the imagination, so that they will become Dream Builders. The work began in West Dallas and will continue to expand to include urban and rural areas across the country. They offer opportunities in places where young people have lost the power to imagine and instill in them the power of possibility. They facilitate experiential learning in a team environment that gives them the power to create their own dreams. Imagination is the central point of all the parts of their program. Candace Henry, the founder of Empower American Children will be my special guest, as we discuss the impact her organization has already made in our community. Please call 347.327.9995 to join Candace and I live on the air with your questions and personal stories.

Spring has always been associated with new beginnings and new growth. FMMK is excited to help you Sprint into Spring 2010 with Traci Shoop, PhD. Traci is a celebrity reality fitness and model champion who has also been awarded many achievements in fitness and lifestyle. She runs a consulting service for alternative medicine and personal growth, and is the founder of Fitness Professional Lifestyle Association. She has created a program called Fitstyle which uses energy work techniques of the mind and body to help enhance health, career, and relationships. She has used this powerful image design techniques in counseling and coaching celebrities, US soldiers and other pro athletes to perform at their optimum level of personal excellence. Over the years, having conquered many of her own life’s challenges from losing her hearing at four, dealing with cancer, and financial loss, Traci has transformed herself to be the ideal person who can best help others overcome their personal life obstacles and challenges by

Fashion Feng Shui® is an innovative, transformational dressing technique inspired by Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese Art of Placement. It considers clothing to be your body's most intimate environment, and applies Feng Shui philosophy and principles to personal appearance. Having the approach of what you wear is as influential on your life as your home and business decors, Fashion Feng Shui® teaches you how to dress with mindfulness and intention so that your clothes express your authenticity and attract your deepest desires. Using the energetic language of Nature's Five Elements, Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal, to describe physical appearance, preferences and goals, lifestyle, and clothing design elements, Fashion Feng Shui® elevates what was once a mundane routine of getting dressed to a new mindful ritual, which becomes fun, easy, and empowering. Please call 347.327.9995 to join Evana and I live on the air with your questions and personal stories.

By Presidential proclamation in 1985, April was declared Child Abuse Prevention Month. Since then, people and organizations who are dedicated to protecting children have used this special time of the year to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse in all its forms. After having the opportunity to be speak at this year’s 24th Annual Conference for Prevent Child Abuse Texas last month, I am delighted to welcome Wendell Teltow, M.Ed. the Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Texas to FMMK Talk Radio to talk about their various programs. We will also be discussing how we as a community, can help to bring further awareness to this, and the many ways how we can help make a positive difference in the lives of our future generations - our children. Please call 347.327.9995 to join Wendell and I live on the air with your questions and personal stories.

Spring has always been associated with new beginnings and new growth. FMMK is excited to help you Sprint into Spring 2010 with Traci Shoop, PhD. Traci is a celebrity reality fitness and model champion who has also been awarded many achievements in fitness and lifestyle. She runs a consulting service for alternative medicine and personal growth, and is the founder of Fitness Professional Lifestyle Association. She has created a program called Fitstyle which uses energy work techniques of the mind and body to help enhance health, career, and relationships. She has used this powerful image design techniques in counseling and coaching celebrities, US soldiers and other pro athletes to perform at their optimum level of personal excellence. Over the years, having conquered many of her own life’s challenges from losing her hearing at four, dealing with cancer, and financial loss, Traci has transformed herself to be the ideal person who can best help others overcome their personal life obstacles and challenges by

Feeling overwhelm, chaotic, disorganized, and don’t know where to start and how to get back the serenity of life, living, and joy! Experts Karen Chappell and Heidi Maggio of Kessler Simple Solutions are here to help you bring back order. From your home to the office, from your play zone to the work zone, form down sizing to up sizing, to anything in between like special projects, Karen and Heidi have solutions on how you can manage your stress, time, and priorities by sorting out clutter and simplifying your life so that you can once again discover, embrace, and maintain harmony in living your wonderful life! Please call 347.327.9995 to join Karen, Heidi and I live on the air with your questions and personal stories.

Amy Mack has been the Head Trainer for Camp Gladiator in Dallas, Texas since the camp started in Dallas in 2008. Since her last appearance on FMMK Talk Radio in January she had invite me to attend Camp Gladiator, and I did. She and I will be talking about “Surviving Camp Gladiator Boot Camp.” We are excited about getting you ready and fit for this up coming Spring by being a participant of Camp Gladiator! Please call 347.327.9995 to join Amy and I live on the air with your questions and personal stories.

Concluding our February’s theme of “Love Will Find A Way” - From My Mama’s Kitchen™ is excited to welcome Singles Coach, Nina Atwood. Nina is a licensed therapist with twenty years experience in private practice. She launched the world’s first educational resource on the internet for singles, Singlescoach®, in 1996, simultaneous with the publication of her first book, Be Your Own Dating Service. Since then, she has established herself as one of the foremost authorities on the intricacies of dating and love relationships. She has been featured in various national magazines and newspapers. Nina has also been on radio shows hundreds of times, and has appeared on various national and regional television shows. Regardless of how you celebrated your Valentine’s Day this past Sunday, you may want to tune in to pick up some special tips to help you spice up your love life, as Nina and I will be discussing romance, love, and the single life! Please call 347.327.9995 to join Nina and I live on the air with your