Working Things Out

Valentine's Day...Why do Some People Hate it? How to Love it Again

2012-02-08T23:19:00.000-08:00

Every year I see more and more anti-Valentine's Day parties. In fact, there is a tradition of them out there. But why? What is this holiday anyway?

This isn't a history of the holiday...for that, just go to your search engine and well yawn. I'm more interested as an intuitive in how we can transform this day from a dreaded day, to a day we can all benefit from.

If you are single, it is very easy to feel left out this day if we look around and see that this day seems geared only for couples in love. I know, I've had plenty of solo Valentine's day and during that time, I didn't think it was so cute.

Now I can imagine all the ways I can share love, not just romantic with those around me.

So instead of feeling jealous of juicy lovers near by, or hating all the couples who seem to be in romantic bliss, I try to think of all the people, children and animals I love.

How about you?

Single or coupled...can you think of anyone who can benefit from a little sharing of love. You don't have to "buy" into the commercialism of it all. I'm willing to bet there are people or animals in your life you can bring joy to by showing them extra love this day (and ideally, every day).

I'm showing my love by dedicating my radio programming to a show called "For the Love of Animals" with a great panel of diverse animal lovers who will speak on how they show feel about our animal companions.

If this isn't your cause, how about sending a nice note, handmade, electronic or give a small gift that comes from your heart to:

Someone in a hospital who may not have visitors
A neighbor who doesn't seem to have nearby friends or family
Seniors citizens
A cause that matters like assisting those with disabilities, or legitimate organization that seeks to cure a disease or heal an ill in the world
Someone who just underwent a breakup or other big loss
The grocery store clerk that always smiles at you
Give yourself and a beloved pet the gift of unconditional love by either adopting or helping animal rescuers save lives
LOVE YOURSELF by choosing a life of health, healing, forgiveness and joy.

So should you choose to celebrate with a romantic partner, a party or alone, keep in mind, you are always loved and never truly alone.

Info on the special 2/14 radio show can be found here:

http://dianaworksthingsout.blogspot.com/2012/02/ridiculously-fantastic-february-coming.html

...and remember I am

Diana The Cranky Psychic™

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Ridiculously Fantastic February Coming Your Way

2012-02-05T04:02:00.000-08:00

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Upcoming Shows:

2/7/12 Native New Yorkers: Inside scoop and talk about New York City with an incredible line up of Andy Troy, Anthony Ventarola, Valerie Pepe, Tom Pryor, Betty Eng, and ME,
2/14/12 For the Love of Animals: with incredible animal lovers with different perspectives on all things furbabies. Another amazing line up that includes Mark Ross, Olga Horvat, Karen Biehl, guest co-host Anthony Ventarola and ME.
2/21/12 BurnBright-Life Works and Laughs: with Lightworker Ozioma Egwuonwu, and Comedian Johnny Shkreli
2/28/12 All Them Bitches: How women can be their own worst enemies and how using basic manners can turn a bitch into a true and classy lady.

There are so many more surprises and announcements:

February 2012 for special TBA air date. I will have the pleasure and honor of interviewing Medium Mark Anthony. We will hear all about his career, is special ability and messages he wishes to share with us all. For more info check his Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Medium-Mark-Anthony/115215905414?sk=info

February 10, 2012 Working Things Out's Diana Navarro will be interviewing the Pre-Westminster Fashion Show. http://www.pre-westminsterfashionshow.com/

February 17-19, 2012 Couture Fashion Week is back. Look out for Mr. Andres Aquino on Working Things Out

February 26, 2012 Diana is interviewing and doing readings at New Apple Productions Oscar's Night

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One FAT Propaganda, Post Holiday Myth

2012-01-16T18:00:00.000-08:00

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One FAT Propaganda, Post Holiday Myth

As an Intuitive/Psychic I get cranky when I see corporations trying to pull the wool over our heads.

One of the biggest forms of propaganda perpetrated and BELIEVED is that we actually get fat due to holiday overeating. Did you know that's actually not true?
So here is the issue closer to the truth. Chances are that if you feel you got "fat" over the holidays but your fitness issues preceded any specific holiday.

It is fair to say that during any holiday season overeating eating can result from the availability of so much for food due to:
a) events and family gatherings,
b) expectations to eat more, and
c) permission we give ourselves to over-indulge. It's natural for us to obviously do gain some weight.

However, here is the key...it usually isn't a significantly amount weight. It's usually a few ounces not pounds. So if you do gain tons of weight in a short period of time, I would suggest you consult with a health professional and see what could be happening to cause this.

Have you noticed the huge increase in weight loss advertisements right at the turn of the New Year? I noted commercial after commercial from weight loss program after weight loss program telling us not to fret from holiday weight gain and try their product or service. Now, what is one of the most common New Year's resolution? You got it...losing weight. So what a coincidence that we are being bombarded by these weight loss ads.

If you want to be fit and healthy and being healthy includes losing weight, think if whether you want this to be a permanent process instead of yet another failed attempt so many of us have experienced. Nothing can be more discouraging than yet another try at weight loss just to gain it back and gain even more. So we must be doing something wrong and hence there must be a better way.

The better way is to be honest with yourself. LOVE yourself regardless of your weight right now, learn the truth about weight loss by doing some serious research on what really works and doesn't work.

From my personal experience and my own research what your intentions are and what strategy you use to lose the initial weight makes a big difference. There are people who have lost weight and kept it off for years. What makes them successful? You will find that the people who have lost weight and kept it off have certain things in common. What are those things...?

They have decided to love themselves from deep inside. that means being honest at to the reasons they gained weight in the first place.
They did research on their own reasons for gaining weight. Is it a medical condition or do you have a genetic predisposition?, Is it a psychological reason that translates into behaviors that are unhealthy like self-soothing by overeating. Or is it depression? Is it lack of physical movement and eating more than your body can burn off?
They have the determination to move forward despite any challenges, set backs or lack of support.
They are willing to learn and break free from myths. One of those myths means being on a "diet". Diet implies temporary. But diet isn't necessarily temporary. It means what you eat, how you eat and frequency of eating. I can't believe how many people still say diet with the wrong definition of the word. Don't be one of them. You want ongoing health, right? So that means making lifestyle changes that you can enjoy, live with and have success at.
They participate in physical activity, aka workouts that work for them. It does NOT have to be at a gym. So whether at a gym, home workouts or other way of moving your body in a way that is defined as "exercise", let it be something you can actually incorporate in to your life permanently and even enjoy.
They workout and exercise correctly. One of the biggest mistakes people make is working out the wrong way. There is no excuse with all the resources out there right now. Books, magazines, social media, websites, and an effective personal trainer--see below for my trainer's info.

Special note about personal trainers: I lost weight in 1994 and managed to keep it off despite many health issues and challenges. But I got into a plateau due to various reasons and it was necessary for me to up the ante and use a trainer. The trainer is still my trainer 7 years later. I do a combination of strength training, cardio, correct eating and continued adjustment of all of these thanks to my trainers professionalism.

Me in 1994 at 24 years of age

Me now in my 40's with my trainer

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Remember, it makes sense that you will succeed if you know why you gained in the first place.

If you want to be healthy, look good, be happier with yourself then start where you are, which is here and now.

I wish you love, light, OM and health.

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Diana The Cranky Psychic and I see Dumb People

2012-01-08T16:18:00.000-08:00

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Welcome Diana The Cranky Psychic and I See Dumb People
This is the proud announcement of the birth of Diana The Cranky Psychic! Labor lasted close to 42 years but after many pushes, deep bearing down and a Universe C-section, Diana the Cranky Psychic is finally here. So help me welcome this new brand of information, inspiration, teaching, and sharing via commentary, storytelling, broadcasts, performances, writings, intuitive/psychic consultations and Inspiration to the world. Diana The Cranky Psychic provides a new brand of compassionate yet honest, raw and humorous psychic and intuitive inspiration. She uses real-life examples of how to bring back manners, social graces and etiquette.

Social Graces are the elixir that lubricate our social structure. Diana The Cranky Psychic humorously writes, consults, broadcasts, professionally speaks and does one woman performances:

About the real and everyday human behaviors that are, rude, unhealthy, unsophisticated and NOT working,
Exploring the psychic/psychological/emotional reason people do these behaviors
Discussing why these behaviors and actions aren’t working and what to do to create change that does work for a better, happier, healthier life for ALL.

The incredible insights she has made in the decades of research, are the result of thousands of consultations, psychic/intuitive readings and observations of private clients, celebrities and big named companies. Now all this insight is ready to be shared in various forms. She still offers the same compassionate, insightful consultations, broadcasts and talks but with a twist... intense humor and honesty--all intended to create transformational positive change and healing. In addition, she provides storytelling and entertainment about the real and everyday human behaviors that are NOT working, why they aren’t working and what to do to create change that does work.

As an intuitive consultant/psychic, radio show host, academic researcher and writer, Diana The Cranky Psychic, has come across very interesting observations about human behavior. Most behaviorists agree that in general, people want pleasure and avoid pain. However, we do things, silly things, that cause us unnecessary pain and strife. Diana the Cranky Psychic spotlights some of these no-no’s in order to demonstrate what everyday behaviors all around us ought to be avoided and which we should engage in.

People need to see and hear examples of behaviors that do and don’t work. They need to know there are social norms. Many of us want to be accepted, liked and admired. Do you really want people to know you DON’T wash your hands (or wash them correctly) after pooping and are shaking their hand hello??? I doubt it. So through these commentaries, writings, and storytelling she puts it out there for us all to see, hear and experience.

There are countless books, how-to blogs, websites, magazine articles and even courses on social etiquette, manners and common courtesy. Clearly there is a desire to understand what’s proper behavior in our very busy and interconnected social world.

So what’s missing from the current sources on etiquette and manners? You will notice that what is indeed missing is honest and vivid real-life examples of what people are doing wrong AND the insight as to what the psychological, emotional and psychic reasons are. Just why is that that people do rude, unsanitary and ignorant behaviors? Diana’s decades long counseling, advising, psychic readings and speaking led her to understand glimpses of motivations behind why people do the silly, sometimes nasty things they do.

Want in on this good stuff? Contact info is below.

Bio:

Diana Navarro, M.S., is Diana The Cranky Psychic™. She is the Intuitive/Psychic/Empathic Consultant, Radio Show Host/Producer of Working Things Out Radio Show, Jazz Standards Vocalist, Professional Speaker and Animal Lover. Her background is a culmination of over 21 years of crisis counseling, intervention, academic advising, intuitive/psychic consulting and research.

She has a Bachelor's in General Psychology, Master's of Science Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and studied three additional years at the doctoral level conducting research on Environmental Psychology. She uses real life examples of how to bring back manners, social graces and etiquette into our everyday lives. She works from New York City but her work is available to the world.

In addition to thousands of personal and celebrity clients, she also worked with corporate clients that include Estee Lauder, Time-Warner, Macy's, Progressive Insurance and Skanska Construction Group.

Contact and all information, including full archived radio broadcasts, video samples of intuitive sessions, singing performances and blog can be found here:

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2012 Will Be Amazing! Want Proof? Just Look Who's On Working Things Out Radio Show

2011-12-27T02:45:00.000-08:00

Diana Navarro's Working Things Out Radio Show

When: TUESDAY LIVE at 6pm
Where: Broadcast LIVE from:

Umberto's Clam House
132 Mulberry Street (between Grand and Hester)
New York, NY
212 431 7545

Click on either link here to Listen LIVE:

www.centannibroadcasting.com

http://www.workingthingsout.com/radio.html

Upcoming Show Guests

1/2/11 Denise Jackrel: Reality TV, Sitcom Writer and Comedian, and Johnny Cathcart: Film Maker, author and two-time brain cancer survivor
1/10/11 Cathy Towle: Life Vision Mentor, Spiritual Writer and Psychic Medium
1/1711 Pilar Macchione: Fashion Designer
1/24/11 Richard Oliver: Artist, singer, writer, producer and MORE, Gloria Tetteh: will speak on Open Arms Children International, a 501-(c)(3) non-profit organization is to provide Water, Education, Food, Clothing, Shelters, and Medicines to the children in impoverished African Countries.
1/31/11 Maria Giorgio, Vocalist, Organic Make-up Artist.

About Our Guests:

In the coming shows, I have a stellar line up for you. Below are just a few to wet your appetite for talent and inspiration. Many of these shows will be co-hosted by my very special guest co-host Anthony Ventarola.

About This Show:

It is always the goal of Working Things Out to inspire intuitive action for a life full of joy, meaning and abundance. When we feature our guests, we spotlight their life's work as a way of seeing others shine their light and a reminder that we ALL have light within us ready be shine forth. We want to remind you that no matter what's going on in your life...you are NEVER alone.

Email me now at Dianan4839@aol.com

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"Discover Your Pets Paranormal Abilities" Panel Discussion

2011-12-24T03:42:00.000-08:00

Order tickets via Eventbrite:
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Join us for an interesting evening of discussion at the Edgar Cayce Center with three paranormal experts, and learn how pets can be effected too! Please RSVP early as space is limited to 25 seats.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
6:30pm until 8:30pm

Panelists:
1. Olga Horvat, MA, Bestselling Author of Paranormal Pooch
2. Diana Navarro, MS, Radio Host "Working Things Out with Intuition"
3. Carol Gurney.Expert Animal Communicator

Bonus: Free Book Paranormal Pooch ($14.99 value).

About the Panelists:

Olga Horvat

Olga Horvat is a founder and owner of Royal Dogs Gallery, a company that provides spiritual and holistic products and services exclusively for dogs and their owners. She is also an award-winning artist who specializes in canine paintings, color therapist and a bestselling author of "Paranormal Pooch".

Diana Navarro

Diana Navarro, M.S., is an Inspirational Speaker, an Intuitive Consultant, Radio Show Host/Producer of Working Things Out Radio Show, Jazz Vocalist and animal lover. She provides radio broadcasts, consultations, blogs and talks to motivate and guide others toward living each day to the fullest. Her background is a culmination of over 21 years of crisis counseling, intervention, academic advising, intuitive/psychic consulting and research. She has a Bachelor's in General Psychology, Master's of Science Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and studied three additional years at the doctoral level conducting research on Environmental Psychology. Much of the work incorporates decades of spiritual inquiry, and experiential background.

Carol Gurney

Carol Gurney is internationally respected as one of the foremost expert and a pioneer in the world of animal communication. She is also a medium capable of communicating with deceased pets. In 2008, Carol established The Gurney Institute of Animal Communication. This groundbreaking Institute is international recognized as a center of learning, devoted to the empowerment of individuals uncovering their innate ability to connect with animals. www.GurneyInstitute.com

Couture Fashion Week-VIP Backstage Tour w/Diana Navarro

2011-12-21T15:15:00.000-08:00

Come, click and join me for a VIP tour of Andres Aquino's Couture Fashion Week. From where you are, enjoy luxury at New York City's Waldorf Astoria.

You will see and hear various sights and sounds. You might even see someone you recognize...ENJOY.

This Week The Big Apple and New York Independent Film Festival Interviews

2011-12-04T01:39:00.001-08:00

To sponsor and keep this show going....click top right hand side for donation options.

Thank you!

Diana Navarro's Working Things Out Radio Show

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Between Houston and Bleeker

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This Week!

12/6/11 Big Apple Film Festival (BAFF) and New York Independent Film Festival Interviews (NYIFF)

In the film festival interviews you will hear interesting, entertaining, and impressive personalities like Steve Dash, who was in Friday the 13th Part II horror film, casting director John Thomas from JTS Talent and Casting, world-famous Vinny Vella, Sr., Director Guy Shahar, actress Sara Antkowiak, NYIFF creator Rich Rossi, musicians Vizion and Sin Final Productions, producer Emily Nan Iason, co-producer Carol Ziwek, Doug Lipp of New Apple Productions, Lewaa and his lovely models from Realm Boutique and many, many MORE...

Tune in for these fabulous and fascinating guests and shows!

TBA: Pilar Macchione, Fashion Designer and Artist
TBA: Your Business Connection and Talent Productions Event Interviews at The Parlour-Kojenwa Moitt of PR firm Zebra.nu and other very special guests who will be announced.
TBA: Fashion Couture Week Interviews

About Our Guests:

About This Show:

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It's a Sin to Steal

2011-11-12T15:45:00.001-08:00

Good economy, bad economy, to take something that does NOT belong to you is wrong at every level.

This applies to money, physical property, intellectual property, and stealing another person's romantic relationship who is involved with someone else.

What motivates anyone to take something that isn't inherently theirs, or they didn't earn? Greed, exhilaration of getting away with it, desperation? The answer is...who cares? Energy is energy and once someone knowingly takes something from someone else, that is sure to some how equal out one way or the other and in its own time.

Recently, I got an email from my bank saying there was a fraud alert. Well, sure enough someone got access to my checking debit card info and decided to help themselves to some gaming merchandise. This caused my card to be blocked for my protection but a huge inconvienience and most important, a sense of violation.

I ask again...who sits there and decides to happily use something that isn't theirs?

ATM Skimming is bigger than ever
http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/8-ways-protect-against-atm-skimming-1282.php

"Paranoral Pooch" Book Signing by Author Olga Horvat

2011-11-12T15:22:00.001-08:00

Working Things Out Radio Show guest Olga Horvat is doing book signings in New York City.

You can hear her interview on-demand by clicking on the show dated 11/8/11. http://www.centannibroadcasting.com/id54.html

Then in the very near future you can hear her and all of my wonderful guests at http://www.workingthingsout.com/radio.html

Olga Horvat's Book Signing Appearances:

Go and enjoy drinks, snacks and holiday cheer.

1. Unleashed by PETCO, 1155 Third Ave. (67th Street), Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. This book signing event will benefit Bideawee for rescue animals.

2. RS POP Shop at Roger Smith Hotel, 501 Lexington Ave. (47th Street), Sunday, November 27, 2011 from 2-6pm. This book signing event will benefit the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's animals.

3. Rocco and Jezebel for Pets, 89 Pineapple Walk, Brooklyn, Friday, December 2, 2011 from 6-8pm

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Look Who's On Working Things Out--This Week Kenneth Roman

2011-10-16T10:38:00.000-07:00

Diana Navarro's Working Things Out Radio Show

When: TUESDAY LIVE at 6pm
Where: Broadcast LIVE from:

Chez Jacqueline Restaurant

72 MacDougal St

Between Houston and Bleeker

Greenwich Village,NY 10012

(212) 505-0727

This week we have the distinguished Kenneth Roman retired CEO and Chairman Ogilvy and Mather Worldwide

"Ken joined the agency in 1963 as an assistant account executive and served as its Chairman from 1985 to 1989. In his 26 years with the company, he helped build the business of major clients including American Express, Unilever, Kimberly-Clark and General Foods, and grew Ogilvy & Mather’s global network and creative reputation. Before O&M he worked in several corporate communications positions.

After leaving O&M in 1989, he joined American Express in a senior communications position for a brief stint before becoming a consultant and board director. He was a senior advisor to Price Waterhouse and on the boards of Compaq Computer, Brunswick Corp., and Gartner, among others. He has been active in public service, on the boards of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Metropolitan Opera Guild, and the New York Red Cross, and continues to be involved on the boards of The New York Botanical Garden and The National Organization on Disability.

A graduate of Dartmouth College (Editor of the daily newspaper), Ken was born in Boston, lives in New York, is married to a native New Yorker, and escapes with her to Nantucket. He plays racquet sports and golf, and regards gardening as a competitive sport."

You can learn more about Ken Roman by checking his website http://www.kennethroman.com/

Tune in for these fabulous and fascinating guests and shows!

TBA: Pilar Macchione, Fashion Designer and Artist
TBA: Your Business Connection and Talent Productions Event Interviews at The Parlour-Kojenwa Moitt of PR firm Zebra.nu and other very special guests who will be announced.
TBA: Fashion Couture Week Interviews
Big Apple Film Festival
New York Independent Film Festival

About Our Guests:

About This Show:

Email me now at Dianan4839@aol.com

Keep this show going by sponsoring The Working Things Out Radio Show

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This Tuesday Richard Blackstone!!! Tune in for MOTIVATION!

2011-10-15T22:35:00.000-07:00

Diana Navarro's Working Things Out Radio Show

When: TUESDAY LIVE at 6pm
Where: Broadcast LIVE from:

Chez Jacqueline Restaurant

72 MacDougal St

Between Houston and Bleeker

Greenwich Village

NY 10012

(212) 505-0727

About Our Guests:This week I bring you author, motivational speaker, and Master Live Creator Richard Blackstone. For insights on manifesting and creating the life you want you will WANT to tune in this Tuesday for sure!!!

About This Show:

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Comedy Spillage And Working Things Out

2011-10-10T00:15:00.000-07:00

On Sunday October 16th, Comedy Spillage will arrive. That's just days away....

I, Diana from Working Things Out will broadcast from there and interview a few select guests.

I ask if you are interested in being my guest this evening there is room for a few more guests. You can contact me at: DianaN4839@aol.com soon.

This event will feature MANY talents, celebrities and special guests, see below for preview of details. Isn't often events like these are open to the public, so take advantage and join us!!!!!!

For Tickets go here and tell them DIANA FROM

WORKING THINGS OUT sent you!

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"Event Details Join Comedy Spillage for our 2nd annual “Red Carpet” Libra Birthday celebration at Slate. Brought to you by Bonnerfied entertainment in association with C. S. F Enterprises: AL Guglielmo of Talent Productions Scott Sellers of GOIN IN Entertainment VIP PACKAGE-TICKETS-18 DRINK TICKETS OR BOTTLE OF ULTAMA VODKA, 2 CHEIF TEIRS OF FOOD! LIBRAS [...]"

And remember to check any of my broadcasts on demand on http://www.workingthingsout.com/radio.html

A Pictorial of the Guests of Working Things Out

2011-10-04T00:40:00.000-07:00

The Wonderful Guests and Supporters of Working Things Out Radio Show

Diana Navarro's Working Things Out" Show

On Demand

I Welcome your support so let's keep this show going by sponsoring
The Working Things Out Radio Show

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About Our Guests:

This lil' collage shows a snapshot of the wonderful, incredible guests I have had on the Working Things Out Radio show.

A few upcoming shows will have an additional pictorial of guests who are equally fabulous.

Do know recognize anyone? Appearing in no particular order and of equal wonder and talent....

*David Giardina *Keisha St. John *Vince Lipari *Sandy Jordan *Coerce the Band--*James Keslo *Joe Minutillo *Nelson Glass, *Amber Blues the Band--*Dave Brumberg, *Jimmy Clark *Tarek Ismail *Jonathan Long *Vincent Musolino *George and *Francine Aline *Maurice Zebede *Guy Shahar *Chuck Bentz *Corky Dee *Felicia Mae *Anthony Ventarola *Geri Berman *David Vernon *Dana Lorge *Scot Albertson *Dan Sturges *Laurence Hewett *Mark Ross *Karen Timper *Elizabeth Forel *Andy Troy, *Betty Eng, *Bill Russo, *Valerie Pepe*Smooth Edward WBC and YBC Group *Audrey Johnson *Howard Landeck *Rachella Tantaro *Kelsie McKenna, *Antinea Rivera, *Janet Cruz *Ashley Cruz *Trevor Bonner *Jennifer Agostini and *Al Guglielmo *Ann Klein, *Shebna Olson *Jaime Garry *Geoffrey Davis *Tracey Lisch-Lombardi and *Grace Borrani.*Joe Corbalis *Chuck Strozier *Hunter Shea *Aylam Orian *Lois Bruno *Tony Borroughs *Rudy Pallas *Jordan Siwek *Drew Yowell *Tommy McInnis and *Nelson Velez *Janet Restino *Jeff Sher *DomVellella *Betsy Karp *Charles Massey *Mia Berman *Richard Blackstone

I have some goodies coming up in the very near future...including clothing designer Pilar Macchiano, pet psychic and author Olga Horvat and surprise video clips of guests from the 2011 Couture Fashion Week and more. So spread the word and share in the inspiration!

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Al Guglielmo, Rachella Tantaro, Kojenwa Moitt and Comedy Spillage

2011-10-03T18:57:00.000-07:00

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This week I bring you Talent Productions creator Al Guglielmo and the multi-talented Rachella Tantaro and PR guru Kojenwa Moitt introducing you to the upcoming Comedy Spillage event.

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Diana Talks with Bill Russo, Andy Troy, Betty Eng Valerie Pepe, joined by Guest Co-host Anthony Ventarola

2011-09-25T23:39:00.000-07:00

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Join us when my fellow Centanni Broadcasting Network hosts, Bill Russo, Andy Troy, Anthony Lofaso, Betty Eng with guest co-host Anthony Ventarola speak about the fun and unexpected of world of being a radio show host and much, much more!

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Don't Be a Shmogi, Aka A Phony Yogi (Ni), Taking Yoga Back

2011-09-20T14:53:00.000-07:00

From Shmoga Back to Yoga

I have some good news and I have some bad news. I'll start with the bad news. There has been an attempt to hijack and kidnap yoga from us. And now the good news, you can take it back. Many practitioners call themselves yogis or yoginis but they have taken the sacred practice of yoga and changed it to an inaccessible and inauthentic practice. They are who I call Shmogis(ginis), or phony yogis! Many of these Shmogis have tried to take yoga away from the masses by spreading myths about the practice and I want us to take yoga back.

Yoga is over 4,000 years old and practiced by men, women and children all over the world. Yoga is the yoking or weaving together of mind, body and spirit. So why would it suddenly be subject to rigid formulations, mysterious rituals or incredible physical feats?

Yoga encompasses many aspects including physical postures, study of sacred philosophies, mindfulness, discipline, meditation, and acknowledges wholeness, to name a few.I personally believe that there are benefits to the suggested general guidelines and paths to yoga. But as you will see below, some of these have morphed into myths that seem to keep yoga exclusive only to those who follow very specific paths and keep all other seekers away. We must ask, why do some insist on portraying yoga as something to be done by the young, physically beautiful, fit and acrobatic?

How I discovered Yoga and You Can Too

Back in 2000, I was grieving the sudden death of my mother from a rare cancer, adjusting to moving across the country from New York to San Francisco. During that time, I had no permanent job or resources, and was dealing with other crises that lead to my physical, emotional and spiritual breakdown. I decided to try yoga as a stress management strategy. I practiced alone in my apartment because I didn't have the money to go to a studio and didn't want to expose my broken self to others.Slowly I realized and discovered that yoga was much more than physical poses.

At a certain point I became confused because I didn't understand its philosophical or spiritual components very well. I learned through watching videos, reading books, and other literature the different ways to practice that would work for me. I'm pretty stubborn so I decided to do my own practice and customize it to fit my physical and financial limitations. It's been more than a decade and I still consider myself to be in the beginning phases of my yoga exploration as an integral part of my life.I have also learned that yoga as practiced in the western world has taken in few meandering turns away from TRUTH.

I want to prevent others from feeling the discouragement I felt at times by exposing the myths and propaganda perpetrated by the shmogis and industries that have over-business-fied yoga. Many well meaning practitioners earnestly believe these myths and perpetuate them further exacerbating the issue. You may have completely different reasons and desires to explore yoga and every one's path is individual. But if any of the myths below dissuaded you in the past, perhaps you can now return to what is your rightful place in the world of yoga.

Myths That Discourage the General Population From Practicing Yoga

Paying for Yoga--I believe in energy exchange and compensation for any goods and services. But you should be able to practice yoga even if you can't afford it. There are some studios that allow you to pay what you can. As long as you can give something with honor and within your means you can have access to their yoga studio. This arrangement obviously works better than paying sky high prices. It is also possible to be a solitary practitioner. You can practice by yourself using various resources that are available and some are listed below. When your circumstances change you can then choose to try a studio that charges

Elusive and mysterious practices-Some individuals or groups try to cloak yoga in mystery rituals and jargon and that frightens many seekers away. Yoga brings so many benefits, physical, emotional and spiritual and like anything with so many opportunities, it should be open to anyone at any level. Yoga can be as simple as finding a place to sit for 5 minutes a day to be still or as complex you wish. The point is YOU choose not others

You have to be thin, super flexible and sinewy-Yoga can be done by anyone of any age, size and physical condition. Yoga is more than just physical poses. So even when doing certain hand gestures called mudras, or simple breathing exercises, you are in essence doing yoga.

Convincing you to do yoga only ONE specific way-There are many types of postures, breathing techniques, meditation levels, philosophical depths that can be explored in yoga. But yoga is about life and it's all in the balancing, yoking and going at your own pace. Different yogic practices today emphasize different things. Some focus on reaching enlightenment, another on mastering control over one's mind and body, others on loving kindness, and various other focuses. So it is best to find what needs balancing in your life hence which type of yoga to begin exploring.

Insisting group yoga is superior to solitary practice-- Why is group yoga emphasized? Be in a group if you so choose to but not because you think it is absolutely necessary or superior to practicing on your own. Yes it is imperative to know how to do certain poses correctly and to understand the philosophy and history. Many people who practice yoga in groups do indeed feel it is useful, helpful and a very positive. However doing group yoga is a way not the only way to practice yoga.

Gender-izing yoga-An illusion has been created that yoga practice is mostly for women. By featuring mostly woman in the media, magazines, and advertising, this myth is perpetuated. Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years by men, women and children of all ages. Sadly many men shy away from yoga feeling silly for even contemplating practicing it. Also men may fear feeling out of place going to classes which are female dominated. But that is not fair to anyone. Yoga is for all and all can benefit from it,

Over-commercializing-Just one look at any yoga related material will quickly take the searcher to a world where s/he is drowned in specialty advertisement of yoga-specific clothing, jewelry, fancy props, philosophies, clubs, travel spots, retreats and events. But this unnecessarily monetizes a sacred practice. Many of these "things", devices and such do have their benefits and place but the cost and placement is indeed suspect.

Insisting yoga be done with a guru-A guru is someone that has undergone the right of passage, so to speak, in a particular path in life. Someone who has ascended to a place of wisdom and hence the ability to lead others who are inexperienced and students into the same passage of growth and learning. But is it an absolute necessity? Likely not. Having a guru is very personal and only you will know if and when you want one.

Exotic retreats that are treated as requirements-Retreats are lovely and a nice way to get centered, relaxed, and rejuvenated. It is not a requirement for finding spiritual enlightenment. Hence it is not a fair or honest way to sell a very high priced luxury travel plan,

Quoting fancy pose names and philosophies in Sanskrit-Sometimes some people use fancy names, terms and philosophies to intimidate the average person from practicing yoga and diving deeper into its philosophies. Thanks to technology, the good old fashion library or book store you can translate most terms yourself. Even pronunciation has become a big hoopla. Just check with the original Sanskrit when possible or call it by its translated name. For example don't worry of saying Tadasana, just remember it is also called Mountain Pose. With time it all comes together like any other language.

Featuring advanced poses as the ideal to attain to be a true practitioner-The truth is that one has to move within the limits of ones own body. Some believe, and I agree, in the idea that it is healthy to push ones self beyond what we believe to be our imitations. As long as we are careful and listen to what our body wants and needs, you will be living yoga.

Complicating the process needlessly with naming types of yoga practices and gurus associated with each.-There is a huge list of the different types of yoga you can practice. It can be very overwhelming. It is both interesting and beneficial to learn about the history of yoga, philosophy, branches, persons who are influential in the yoga community, etc. As long as you don't let this determine whether you'll practice at all or become snobbish once you do learn a specific way that works best to you. It all depends on what your goals are at any given point during your exploration of yoga.

Over-Sexualizing Yoga-One of the most interesting things that has happened to yoga is the over sexual-ization of it. Tantric yoga is very ancient and revered branch of yoga. It is also complex and interesting. But if you ask the average person or do a simple search on the internet, it is considered and treated like a sexual practice akin to the Kama Sutra. Sexuality is an integral aspect of Tantric yoga, as is breathing, meditation, right action, and so on. Sexuality is part of our humanity but doesn't have to dominate it, otherwise we become unbalanced and fall into the myth trap.

Making it into competitive events-There is yet another movement to create yoga competitive events. These events would have persons competing for form, complexity, flexibility and all sorts of acrobatics. Perhaps it would be interesting and entertaining but I'm not sure it would be in the spirit of yoga's intention, which is whole and abundant living,

Introducing circus type equipment-there seems to be a unlimited way in which yoga seems to develop and evolve. A lot of people use props, which is equipment to aid the practitioner in his/her ability to move into certain postures. But in a funny way, more "props" have been introduced and their function seems to be in the creating more of a circus-like atmosphere instead of aiding or expanding the yoga practice. That's fine as long as it doesn't discourage anyone from focusing on their own yoga process no matter how simple or complex that process may be.

Certification in Yoga- To be considered a yoga teacher, there is a certification process. That is quite different from being adept at yoga. Again, the ancients we read about today who brought us yoga didn't go through the official certification process that exists today. But the process does exist and again has its benefits like ensuring postures are done correctly, knowing some of the philosophy, encouragement and guidance on certain issues. But ultimately when you see how much it costs to get certified, it is clear the real reason this certification process exists. I respect the time, money and energy certified practitioners have put into getting to being yoga teacher certified. But are they "the" way to yoga salvation? No YOU are. You decide that you want to find a way of living your life in a holistic, compassionate, balanced way and you are yogic. Only you can make yourself a yogi or yogini not a piece of paper of approval from an organization that is profiting from your money.

Taking Yoga Back

Now that you have read of some of the myths you can take control back and explore yoga to the extent that you wish. There is so much information available but weeding through the fluff will make the process easier. So if you purchase a magazine and go through several pages of ads on yoga wear, studios, retreats etc., you can still enjoy the essence of what yoga is meant to be in some of the articles included in the periodical. Sure you will find all kinds of writers subscribing to the myths, but you will know better. At least we have the freedom to look at the material and choose what works for us and what does not.

I find exploring yoga can be so enjoyable and there so many resources to learn. Sources of information on yoga include online streaming videos, books, yoga classes (there are free introductory or donation-based classes), Magazines, and Websites/blogs/newsletters.

I don't claim to be a yoga master by far. However, I do know what I have learned throughout these years and that yoga is available to everyone and anyone who chooses to explore it with an open heart and open mind. If we keep stay flexible in the guidelines instead of making them inaccessible, VIP only routes to enlightenment, then yoga remains in the spirit of what I think is its real purpose. That is, to serve as a gift to us and the path to liberation, truth and awakening. Whatever your reason is for exploring yoga, I believe you should have the freedom to pursue it in a way that is most compatible for you. As I like to say, life liberty and And Yoga for All.

Get Ready for SPOOOOKY with Author Hunter Shea and Guest Co-Host Anthony Ventarola

2011-09-15T23:58:00.000-07:00

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It's not quite Halloween but it is always a good time for spooky and fun. This week will feature Forest of Shadows which is Hunter Shea’s first full-length horror novel. "His short stories have appeared in dozens of magazines and he is also the author of the critically acclaimed novella, Father Exorcist. Hunter Shea is the dark alter-ego of an ordinary man who happens to write children’s books, the first of which will be published by a division of Random House in 2013. He lives in New York with his family and savage rescue cat, where he’s working hard on his next novel. Visit www.huntershea.com -- he’s always happy to hear from you."

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Part II of Get Pen, Paper, or Device it's the World Networking Event for ALL Part 1 and 2

2011-09-04T22:09:00.000-07:00

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From Trump's World Bar, I bring you a wonderful group of people you'll want to connect with for business, networking, fundraising, entertainment and MORE. Believe me you will want to be part and be around this beautiful group and hear what they have to say. Get that pen, paper or your device and start jotting contacts. Yes....your welcome!

This will be a two part broadcast and my lovely guests were chosen randomly since they are all fabulous.
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Audrey Johnson, Howard Landeck, Rachella Tantaro, Kelsie McKenna, Antinea Rivera, Janet Cruz, Ashley Cruz, Trevor Bonner, Jennifer Agostini and Al Guglielmo, the co creator of this great event.

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Author of "The Code" Tony Burroughs Shares The Keys to Manifesting

2011-08-28T21:23:00.000-07:00

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For those who want to create a life of abundance and manifest all good things, the power of intention is truly miraculous. I interview author of The Code: 10 Intentions to a Better World Tony Burroughs who shares simple but incredibly effective ways to co-create your world.

Tony discuses the idea of an "Intenders Circle", his latest books The Law of Agreement and The Reunion, and how you can participate in the Vision Alignment Project. He explains when you create an intention for the highest and greatest good of all, that becomes the true key to manifesting. This is a must hear for anyone who wishes to live life at its fullest.

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Andy Troy Will Be On The Working Things Out Show For The "Host Exchange" Series

2011-08-19T18:04:00.001-07:00

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It is always the goal of Working Things Out to inspire intuitive action for a life full of joy, meaning and abundance. When we feature our guests, we spotlight their life's work as a way of seeing others shine their light and a reminder that we ALL have light within us ready be shine forth. We want to remind you that no matter what's going on in your life...you are NEVER alone.

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On 8/9/11 Tune in: 911 Ten Years Later, An Interview With Author Charles B. Strozier, Ph.D and Musician Drew Yowell plays LIVE

2011-08-07T23:01:00.000-07:00

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This will be a special Working Things Out edition on the eve of the 10 year anniversary of 911. I had the pleasure and honor of interviewing Charles B. Strozier, Ph.D., Psychoanalyst, Professor at the John Jay Center on Terrorism and the author of the about to be released book Until The Fires Stopped Burning. We will discuss various issues related to 911, including witness and survivor accounts of that very fateful day that changed our world forever.

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Multi-talented Performer Geri Berman is BACK for SPOOKY Talk!!!!

2011-07-31T16:43:00.000-07:00

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Multi-talented powerhouse Geri Berman will be on this week. Geri is on her sixth career and will share with us how she chose between dying or reinventing herself. She just completed a run of the very successful interactive show "Play Dead" and will speak about her acting, writing, and re-invention.

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Animal Rescue Photographer Mark Ross, Live Tuesday at 6pm

2011-07-17T23:30:00.000-07:00

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This week we have the extremely talented and compassionate animal rescue photographer Mark Ross. He will share his stories of how it is in the world of animal rescue, his passion, and even pet peeves.

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We Have the Fabulous David Vernon and Help Me Save Sam the Kitty

2011-07-05T02:18:00.000-07:00

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Once you've heard the incredible David Vernon sing, you'll never be the same. The beauty and elegance of his presence are beyond words. He speaks to us about his art, his spiritual practice and engage in conversation with us all.

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Diana's Birthday Broadcast This Tuesday June 28th, LIVE

2011-06-24T14:58:00.000-07:00

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This week I'll be celebrating my birthday by having guests provide us all with messages of inspiration!

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On This Week's Broadcast, Scot Albertson

2011-06-18T02:02:00.000-07:00

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We will be joined by the fabulous vocalist Scot Alberson who will share his music, story and announce future events. We will also have our guest co-host David Giardina! Join us live wherever you are.

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Feeling a Distinct Lack of Support?

2011-06-05T18:28:00.000-07:00

Your mind, gut and SOUL is screaming to move a certain direction in your life and you begin moving towards this BUT....

.....surprisingly you start noticing lack of support and resistance from various sources (even internally).

Do you why? What does it mean? Is what your feeling a mistake? Does this mean you should stop your soul's calling? What do you do?

Do an internal "check in". If you no matter what you try to do, you still hear this thing you want to do and be still SCREAMING for you to do it and be it, then the choice is yours to make and it's pretty clear huh? Be true to yourself!

Keep moving towards your calling and do it, as long as it is for the highest, greatest good. That means it ultimately harms nothing and no one and enhances life for everyone. In this case I lovingly I say again DO IT, trust yourself and the Universe's support will be there in surprising, unexpected and wonderful ways. You may feel temporarily isolated along, but this will pass I assure you. I know whereof I speak from personal and professional experience.

So now, what are going to do?

The Night Owl Syndrome De-Mystified: Awake at Night, And Sleepy During The Day

2011-06-03T17:41:00.000-07:00

You toss and you turn. You rock, then try to stay still. You concentrate on your breathing. You try visualizing. You have nature sounds playing in the background. You sprayed yourself and the room with lavender scented spray. You have a soft tea light candle lit. Before bed you took a warm, sudsy shower and put on calming night lotion all over. But you still cannot sleep. In the past you’ve tried sleep medication, both over the counter and prescribed. They did not work. You know why you can’t sleep. It’s 1a.m., much too early for you to feel sleepy. Although you enjoy the spa-like environment and continue to incorporate it in my life to relax, unwind, mediate and create an overall soothing ambiance, you know I can’t use it to fall asleep.

Insomnia?

You don’t have insomnia. You know what that is. Insomnia is experienced by approximately one third of Americans. In their case a person suffering from insomnia displays the following symptoms: they have occasional problems falling asleep, they don’t feel refreshed when they wake up, or they wake up during their sleep and can’t fall back to sleep. This can last for weeks or months. However, there is treatment for insomnia. In some cases it can be improved using behavior modification, as in changing your routine before you sleep and changing what is termed bad sleep hygiene (another word for bad sleep habits).

The general description of bad sleep hygiene include, having irregular bed times, poor diet including excessive caffeine and/or alcohol, using bed for things other than sleep or sex only, sleep deprivation due to work or other distraction, sleeping with your television on, having the room too warm or too cold, etc. I don’t particularly agree that all of these behavior or situations constitute a bad sleep hygiene, but as with everything else, some of changes should be tried to see if it makes a difference in your ability to have a good night’s sleep. If you want to see if you have a sleep disorder then you can go to sleep clinics and try to identify your sleep pattern and see if there is something you can change to find relief. I do hope your health insurance covers it, if you have insurance, that is.

Sleeping disorders such as sleep apnea, snoring heavily, narcolepsy, sleep paralysis, sleep walking and night terrors should be ruled out first. It if there is nothing that can be done with behavior modification, some have found relieve with over the counter sleep aids or had their doctors prescribe anyone of a growing family of sleep medication that seems to be helping some, at least in the short term.

These techniques didn’t and still won’t help me though. I’ve tried most of these, except the sleep clinic. I highly doubt I can fall asleep with probes on my head and body knowing I’m being monitored. Besides, I had a problem falling asleep yesterday, last month, last year, last decade and ever since I could remember. I would be up all night, restless and after hours of trying I would finally get drowsy at 6 am or later. When the alarm would ring, let’s say at 7 in the morning, I would not only press the snooze button incessantly, I would also weep a little saying aloud, “no, no it can’t be time to get up yet, help me God.” Being that drowsy actually hurt me.

The fear of losing my job or failing school, would finally be the arm-twisting that forced me to get up. If I arrived at home early enough in the early evening I’d collapse and take a four or five hour deep-sleep nap. I would then wake up at 11pm or so and be wide awake and ready to take on the world. Oh, yes, I tried skipping the naps for a few weeks, cutting down on the caffeine. I even tried the old “skip 24-hours of sleep and wait until the next night technique.” You guessed it, it did not work. All the attempts I have tried failed to bring my sleep cycle to a sleep-at-night cycle.

When I had the chance I tried working later shifts of work, took either later classes, when in school, and found that worked better. I then tried working overnight shift jobs and they worked the best for me. That felt more natural to my body. Not many people were sympathetic to my lifestyle. I remember working 12 hour overnight shifts, going home to sleep during the day and having family or friends call saying, “Why are you still sleeping?” I had to re-explain how I worked all night and they simply seemed perplexed.

Through the years however, I met many individuals just like me. They felt the same frustration in trying many techniques to achieve a so-called normal sleep cycle. Like me, all their attempts seemed to fail. It so happens that there is an actual name for night owls. The other classification is nocturnal; an animal that is up at night and sleeps during the day, as opposed to a diurnal animal that is up during the day and sleeps at night.

As of 1981 the name Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS) made its appearance. People with DSPS have their biological clocks or what is known in the sleep disorder community as circadian rhythm reversed. According to sleep experts the hormone that regulates our circadian rhythm is melatonin. This hormone is produced by our pineal gland deep within the brain and with those with DSPS, this hormone is released at a completely different schedule that it does for day people.

What causes DSPS (Night Owl Syndrome)?

There doesn’t seem to be any identified cause for being a night owl. As with everything else theories abound. Some think those with DSPS are simply lazy, slackers, antisocial, lax or don’t want to work. The saying that all of us night people really dislike, “the early bird gets the worm,” is particularly annoying. It is painful not to be understood, especially if it’s a loved one. Many feel depressed or develop emotional problems due to isolation, frustration, lack of success in trying to be a day person, and/or inability to function at work, school or other social events.

There is a theory that is more plausible. Some sleep experts believe a child is not put on a regular night schedule and kept up late on the regular basis during their formative years, the child’s circadian rhythm changes so that he or she becomes a night person. However, if a child is kept at a regular sleeping schedule where they are put to sleep early at night, their circadian rhythm is programmed to be a day person.

The Cure Please

There doesn’t seem to be a “cure” for DSPS. Although some sleep experts insist that trying certain techniques will correct the circadian rhythm malfunction. One of the techniques is having the person set a schedule whereby they wake up every day 15 minutes earlier each day. They do this repeatedly until they reach their ideal waking time, 7am for example. Then the person has to keep to this new schedule seven days a week. This seems a little impractical in our ever-changing world. I personally have tried this and did not get to the desired time at all. Two days into trying this method simply I could not wake up earlier. From anecdotal information, those I know who have DSPS have tried this without success. Perhaps there is someone who has another type of sleep disorder where this could very well work for them.

Another technique that is very popular and many are ready to recommend is light therapy or chronotherapy. The idea is that the light hits your retina through your eyelid while you are sleeping and stimulates the pineal gland which suppresses melatonin. It is believed that using this regulates your circadian rhythm. I have not tried this technique. It has to be done in a sleep lab with a very specific regimen. Also, it can be costly and normally not covered by traditional health insurance. Hence the third option and the one I have chosen to use. That is, accept my circadian rhythm and change my lifestyle to adjust for it while educating others as to what DSPS is.

If you were not aware of what DSPS is, take heart, now you know you are certainly not alone. Here is summary of the most common features:

· You cannot sleep at night and need to sleep during the day

· You are alert, energized, more creative at night

· You are extremely sleepy, sluggish, exhausted during the day and unable to concentrate

· All the techniques you have tried to reverse you schedule have not worked

· It takes you a very long time to fall asleep, regardless of when you make an attempt

If you can relate to most of these and have ruled out typical sleeping disorders, chances are you have DSPS. In my opinion is that those with DSPS fall into two categories.

1) Those who never thought they had a problem in the first place and always accepted themselves as night owls, or 2) those who think they have insomnia and are frustrated because nothing works. My purpose is to introduce a fresh new category those who now realize that they have a valid biological reason for having a circadian rhythm that allows them to be awake at night and sleep during the day. Now you know there are options. Think for a moment about those who were able to change their lifestyle. Many are artists, musicians, writers, 911 operators, emergency medical technicians and night shifters or practically any profession.

Of course I’m saying it’s going to be easy. You will always be faced with stigma from diurnal people, and find that the world is primarily a “day” world. But you are among millions just like you. You are capable of being completely functional, it is just that happens to be mostly at night. You can look up medical journals, magazines articles, reputable internet web sites and print or copy relevant articles You can keep them for yourself and share them with your family, friends, co-workers, supervisors, even your doctor or therapist who surprisingly often don’t know about DSPS. It is such a relief to find that when you let others know what DSPS they see things in a whole new light—no pun intended.

There is a huge online community and many web sites full of information. The more we keep up to date, educate ourselves and others the more the world will embrace that it functions 24 hours a day. Thank goodness, this night like most nights, it is private, calm, sacred, and quiet and with this I bid you Goodnight or should I say Good Morning.