There are many engaged in the cause of ending violence and abuse in our world, but few who have had the impact that Bob Geffner has had.  We had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Geffner, president and founder of the Institute of Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT), a day following IVAT's international conference, which brought in over 1500 people from 49 states and over 15 countries. IVAT’s 17^thannual International Conference took place September 9 - 12 in San Diego, attracting professionals, counselors, researchers, policy makers, survivors, and advocates in order to find solutions and share knowledge, experience and hope. Among many accolades, Geffner is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California and Texas. He has also served on several national and state committees dealing with various aspects of family psychology, family violence, child abuse, and family law. He has presented over 450 keynote addresses, workshops and seminars at international, national, regional, and state conferences and meetings. In short, Geffner stands for the freedom for many afflicted human who is presently experiencing the trauma of abuse or violence.

To listen to the show:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freedomforall/2012/09/14/guest-robert-geffner

Hope, a pop sensation ready to explode onto the scene, was our guest on "Freedom For All" this week. With over 1 million listens/friends on My Space, this one is definitely going places. People on YouTube are even posting covers to her songs. Hear her songs and you know what everyone is getting. Hope's passion for her songs takes listeners on a journey to soul, love and hope.
 

Originally from Woodstock, NY, Hope learned piano and guitar as a child and started writing songs at 13. After high school she came to LA with $40 in her pocket. Playing to passersby at LA Venice Beach boardwalk, her popularity grew, leading to a self-titled Debut CD, which includes a duet with Jason Mraz. Hope has landed her songs in Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married,” “P.S. I Love You,” “Step Up 2,” MTV’s “The City” and many more. She can be found at FollowHope.com.

Hear the show HERE: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freedomforall/2012/09/07/guest-hope

Today's show we welcomed Miss Tina Malia, an international music artist whose music goes beyond the lyrics and the tunes. That's how I describe it. Etherial yet grounded, sacred and sublime, Tina's music can open hearts and minds for the sake of all of our evolution and personal growth. She spent time with us on the show talking about her music, her path and that which inspires her. We even got a glimpse of the title track of her most recent CD The Lost Frontier, with an introduction by Tina herself. Check out the show here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freedomforall/2012/08/31/guest-tina-malia

 

On today's show, we were pleased to welcome Alisha Zalkin, a wondrous LA-based singer who will be a featured talent at this year's IVAT international conference to end violence, abuse and trauma. Alisha was able to share about her process in creating and sharing her music, which empowers others to find inner peace, full self-expression, and courage in order to promote a harmonious world. She also shared about her mixed heritage with a Mexican grandmother and a Jewish grandmother and its effect on her art. As well, she shared about her participation in anti-bullying initiative Hey U.G.L.Y. And finally we were gifted with one of her most popular songs, You Beautiful You, to close out the show.

To listen to the show:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freedomforall/2012/08/24/guest-alisha-zalkin

On today’s Freedom for All Radio Show we talked with Dr. Coy Cross, author of The Dhance: A Caregivers Search for Meaning. Coy shared so openly, filled with emotion, the story of his late wife’s journey with ovarian cancer and his quest for meaning. There is such a freedom and inspiration in the way Coy chose to handle his wife’s diagnosis, illness and passing. Listen to the show to learn his secrets: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freedomforall/2012/08/17/guest-dr-coy-cross-ii

Today we welcomed to the show Margaret Dooley Sammuli from the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) Chapter in San Diego.

The organization’s mission: “The ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties fights for individual rights and fundamental freedoms for all through education, litigation, and policy advocacy.”

Vision: “We envision a society where fairness prevails and where liberty and justice exist for all.”

We brought up many topics today that all of you will be interested in hearing about – everything from check points, to traffic light cameras to the presidential election.

To listen to today's show: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/​freedomforall/2012/08/10/​guest-margaret-dooley-sammuli

On this week's Freedom For All radio show, we welcomed Charmaine Hammond so she could illuminate us all about “courageous dialogue." How many times have you felt anxiety about having to address a difficult issue with a business associate or co-worker or boss? Have you wondered: "What do I do if they react negatively to my dialogue?"
Knowing how to handle these situations can help you to feel free!The most inspiring Charmaine shares with us the path to effective communication and conversations so that we may be free in ourselves and in our relationships. This is an important show to listen to, especially for those of us wanting to ever utter words again to another. Listen in here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/​freedomforall/2012/07/27/​guest-charmaine-hammond