Perspectives

The immigrant experience is not unique. There are many avenues used by immigrants who come to the United States. Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she shares her experiences as an immigrant to the United States. Andrew Szanton, author and memoir writer will be interviewing her.

What is gender based abuse? Is it always violent? Does it have a predictable pattern? Listen to Dr. Patel as she interviews Indrani Goradia about her own story and the resulting Foundation she has created to help victims around the globe.

Why do some get cancer and others don't? Why do some recover and others don't Maybe it has to do with their perspective on life. Listen as Dr. Patel interviews a woman of courage and conviction. Kathy James relates her life journey as she contends with a cancer diagnosis and the lessons she has learned from her illness and through life in general.

Do you ever wonder how acupuncture works? If it hurts? How eastern medical approaches can complement what your western medical doctors are doing for your health? Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she interviews Dr. Caryn Young, acupuncture physician and Doctor of Oriental Medicine as they discuss this and more.

Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she delves deeper into issues of gender identity, sexual orientation, and the vulnerability of transgender individuals. Heather Eslien returns to further the conversation and our understanding of these sensitive and timely issues.

Everyone's journey is different. Some are straight forward but most people have twists and turns. Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she shares her personal story of how she arrived at where she is today. Learn about how every decision in life is a good decision and can set you up for the life you were meant to live.

Everyone has a story to tell. Learn how telling your story through memoir can shift your perspective and those you touch. Andrew Szanton is a writer, author, and memoir collaborator. Join Dr. Vidisha Patel in conversation with Andrew Szanton as they discuss storytelling through memoir.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a successful leader? Authenticity, Integrity, and Empathy, of course! Learn how to be a leader in your own life, your family, your workplace, or society through these principles as explained by Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli - licensed clinical psychologist and author. Dr. Vidisha Patel will lead you through a conversation with Dr. Ciaramicoli to discover how you can be successful as a leader in every aspect of your life.

What does it mean to be transgender? How is gender determined? And how is it handled with children and adolescents? Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she chats with Heather Eslien MA, LNHC to explore issues of gender and how gender barriers and inequities might be better handled by society.

Have you suffered from loss in your life? Grief comes in all shapes and sizes but the lessons learned are universal. Join me in conversation with Lisa Frechette, author, artist, and educator as we discuss grief and how we can transform that grief to joy - healing our hearts through specific techniques and strategies.

Do you suffer from chronic illness? Are you frustrated by constantly treating your symptoms? Join Dr. Patel as she chats with Dr. Shilpa Saxena on promoting well-being through functional and integrative medical practice. Learn how looking for root causes of illness and understanding and making simple lifestyle adjustments can change your life. Reversing chronic illness is a possibility when you look at the whole person.

Join Dr. Vidisha Patel in discussion with Mary Pipher, New York Times bestselling author and psychologist. Mary Pipher specializes in women, trauma, and the effects of our culture on mental health. Dr. Patel and Ms. Pipher will discuss her latest book on women's experiences as they go through their 60s and 70s expectations and happiness as we age.

Technology has become an integral part of our lives and the way we communicate and relate to each other has been impacted in positive and negative ways. Listen to Dr. Patel as she engages expert, Marzia Hassan, in a discussion on the challenges of parenting children who are enmeshed with smartphones, tablets and the need to be continually connected. It is not just the children but the parents who must learn to modify their behavior.

This week, Dr. Patel will be talking about mindfulness with Laura Bakosh, founder of Inner Explorer. Learn about mindfulness and how it differs from meditation. Explore how you can easily incorporate it into your daily routine. And find out how children all over the United States are experiencing mindfulness through an incredibly simple mindfulness program called Inner Explorer.

For centuries, meditation has been a traditional practice in many Eastern cultures. Over the last few decades, it has become more accepted in the West as a way to calm the mind and practice self-care. In this episode, learn more about meditation as a tool for self-care as well as how eastern philosophy and mythology can guide us along our journey of life. Find answers to questions such as: Who are we? What is 'right' action and 'wrong' action? How do we apply spiritual teachings to everyday life. Join me in conversation with Ramaa Krishnan as we explore some of these questions and more!

This show will look at the relationship between mothers and daughters throughout life. Conversation will focus on the impact of early mother loss and how it affects a woman's life both as an individual and a mother

Join Dr. Patel as she engages in conversation with the Queen of Change, Julia Cameron. They will be discussing writing as a means of unleashing your creativity and improving well-being. Julia will share some of her favorite practical tools that everyone can use to start and continue writing for both personal and professional benefits.

Do you get stressed out or anxious? Do you find that it is difficult to focus on your work, school, or daily tasks? Stress and anxiety impacts everyone in one way or another these days. In this week's show we will talk with Howard Martin, Executive Vice President of HeartMath LLC. The Institute of HeartMath has developed scientifically based tools that can help individuals with stress and anxiety, bridging the gap between heart and mind and deepening connection with others. Learn more about how you can help yourself and others through these easy to learn strategies and techniques. Build resilience and create heartfelt connection within the community and the world.

Mental Illness is pervasive in our society and especially among youth. And yet, there is severe stigma attached to mental illness which prevents individuals from seeking help or families from accessing support. This episode will try to demystify some of the stigmas around mental illness and introduce listeners to NAMI, an organization that works to remove the stigma around mental illness for people of all ages