Today we welcomed Bill Deane to the show. He had much to share about a fascinating investigation that led to his book "Smooth Criminal." We not only discussed his book with him today but we also got a bit of his take on the Boston bombings.

Bill is a dedicated journalist, believing in the overall good of searching and revealing for the public’s right to know. The investigative reporter has 33 years experience as a writer and news assignment editor at ABC and CBS; news director in Denver and Rochester, New York; anchor at KYW, Philadelphia as well as Miami’s ABC TV affiliate. Bill is a member of the Radio Television News Directors Association; New York Press Club; Investigative Reporters and Editors; Society of Professional Journalists and the winner of many awards including an Edward R. Murrow for Best Coverage of a Major Breaking News Event, the Assassination of Itzhak Rabin.  He is the author of the book "Smooth Criminal, A One-Man American Crime Wave" as well as a daily blogger at www.OurMissingNews.com. 

To hear today's show:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freedomforall/2013/04/19/guest-bill-deane

 

This week, we welcomed to the show Tracy Bowman with "Fidos for Freedom." It was a fun show learning about service dogs and "therapy dogs" which help to free owners to live a more fulfilling life.

Tracy has been a volunteer with Fidos since 2001, when her daughter Samantha became a junior volunteer. In 2003, Tracy joined the Fido’s Training Department as an assistance dog trainer. Since that time, Tracy and her family have cared for, puppy raised and trained many Fidos assistance dogs. Tracy has served on the Fidos Board since 2003 and currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors. Fidos For Freedom, Inc. is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who strive to increase the quality of life for people living in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan community through the use of hearing dogs, service dogs and therapy dogs. The non-profit organization is based in Laurel, Maryland. Website:  http://www.fidosforfreedom.org/

To listen to today's inspiring show:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freedomforall/2013/04/12/guest-tracy-bowman-fidos-for-freedom

 

Today we welcomed Jim's pal Greg Hernandez to the show. It was a blast rekindling past memories of college journalism as well as having Greg speak of vital matters close to him, gay rights.

Greg is editor-in-chief of Greg In Hollywood (greginhollywood.com), Los Angeles correspondent for Gay Star News (gaystarnews.com) and president of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Gay & Lesbian Journalist's Association. Greg In Hollywood is an LGBT-themed entertainment and pop culture site that currently has approximately 300,000 unique visitors per month and in 2012, earned Greg one of Power Up Films' Amazing Men in Showbiz Awards. A professional journalist since 1987, Greg was a staff writer for the Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter and entertainment industry reporter for the Los Angeles Daily News. In 2006, Greg launched Out in Hollywood, an LGBT-themed entertainment blog that was among the first of its kind for any major daily newspaper in the US.

We talked with Greg today about who he has interviewed while he was naked, his favorite stories working with Jim on the college newspaper, and also the important topic of equal rights / freedom for all despite your sexual orientation. 

 

To hear today's show including the small technical difficulty we had and all: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freedomforall/2013/03/22/guest-greg-hernandez

How can you feel free within yourself even through illness of the body?

Katina Makris will share her captivating story of a misdiagnosed case of Lyme disease, an infectious illness that is sweeping our nation in epidemic proportions. Through Katina’s 10-year journey of illness - which included two episodes of being completely bedridden – she has found profound lessons and unexpected discoveries. Katina is a Classical Homeopath and bestselling author of the book, Out of the Woods: Healing from Lyme Disease and Other Serious Illnesses, Body, Mind and Spirit. She will be speaking in Southern California this weekend.

For more information about the events we mentioned on today's show: http://katinamakris.wordpress.com/

For Lyme Disease resources and to learn more about Katina's book: http://www.outofthewoodsbook.com

And to hear today's inspiring show: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freedomforall/2013/03/15/guest-katina-makris

Well this was a fun one. Any of you out there ever plan a wedding? Yeah, it's a blast, and a bitch.
Today's show was a bit different. "Freedom for All" hosts Jim and Jennifer gave the much-awaited update on "The Magic Campaign" - the 3-month drive to raise funds for a sacred wedding coming up in April. Jim and Jennifer ran down the process of raising money, getting the site, dealing with guests lists and invitations, and basically opening up to the will of a spirit who supposedly is in charge of this here divine manifestation. Check in to see how divinity works, at least through this couple up to now.

Website: http://ww.FreedomForAll.me

Show: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freedomforall/2013/03/08/the-freedom-campaign

Today we welcomed Robert and Lynne Hoss to the show. It was a show about the mystery and purpose of our night-time dreams and dreaming. Much insight was given about ways to work with your own dreams.

Robert is the author of Dream Language, Director and Past President of the International Association for the Study of Dreams, Director of the DreamScience foundation for research grants, faculty member of the Haden Institute for dream leadership training and former adjunct faculty at such institutes as Sonoma State University. A frequent guest on radio and TV, he hosted the DreamTime Radio series and has been an internationally acclaimed lecturer, researcher and instructor on dreams and dreamwork for over 30 years.

Lynne holds a degree in Clinical Psychology. She has been an Energy Psychology Program Director for Innersource, and contributing author to "101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life." She was formerly a clinical psychologist and counselor at the Hunterdon Council on Alcoholism in NJ and the Resource Center for Women and Their Families in New Jersey. She now teaches energy psychology in public forums and private sessions, and is certified by the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP).Lynne and Bob Hoss regularly provide group training and presentations on the Dream To Freedom technique for therapists as well as those who wish to use the technique for self-help. Their website is: www.dreamscience.org.

To hear this show: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freedomforall/2013/03/01/guests-robert-and-lynne-hoss

Want to hear of the path of positivity? Want to hear from a man with a mission? Want a boost?

Check out today's Freedom for All show with guest filmmaker Simon Weinberg.

Simon is co-owner of Big Voice Pictures, and Co-producer and Outreach and Distribution director of "Boys and Men Healing" and "The Healing Years." He was formally marketing and fundraising director for leading environmental organizations, and is dedicated to social justice filmmaking. His extensive marketing and advocacy efforts included broadcasting or The Healing Years on PBS stations nationwide, organizing hundreds of international screenings and reviews, and distributing the film internationally to thousands of organizations worldwide for training, education and prevention. His own website is http://www.bigvoicepictures.com

To hear this show: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freedomforall/2013/02/22/guest-simon-weinberg