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The past is history    The future a mystery                      All we have is NOW! The NOW, The Present Moment, Being in the Moment, Being Present, FLOW, are just a few examples of how to describe this phenomenon.  The importance of this subject cannot be adequately measured.  Living in the NOW is being in the FLOW, where ideas, opportunities and people come into our lives and we live life with more ease and joy.    Mindfulness and meditation have been touted as two methods for staying in the present moment.  However, when the mind works overtime our thoughts tend to take us to the past to languish in sorrow and regret or to a fearful future resulting all too often in sadness and a constricted heart. My guest, Penny Cohen and I will discuss not only the benefits of living in the NOW, but also practical tools to help keep us there and also why the present moment enables us to realize all the benefits that life can offer. Your calls, questions and comments are always welcome.  Call-in number: (646) 716-

REVENGE: IS IT ALWAYS SWEET? with PENNY COHEN, LCSW The Old Testament of the Jewish bible which also forms the first 39 books in most Christian Bibles, proclaims an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But what does holding a grudge cost us both emotionally and psychologically?  Is it always worth it to get back at someone after believing that we were wronged? My guest, Penny Cohen and I will discuss the origin, meaning and ramifications of that dish which many claim is best served cold. You can find out more about my guest at www.pennycohen.com.

YOUR EGO: IS IT ALWAYS BAD AND CAN YOU EXIST WITHOUT IT? WITH PENNY COHEN, LCSW The term Ego is defined as follows: The “I” or self of any person; a person as thinking, feeling, and willing, and distinguishing itself from the selves of others and from objects of its thought.In psychoanalysis the part of the psychic apparatus that experiences and reacts to the outside world and thus mediates between the primitive drives of the id and the demands of the social and physical environment.Egotism, conceit, and self-importance. When we think of the Ego as bad we are clearly referring to third item on this list.  So why are we so tied to that aspect of the term?    

THE GAME OF LIFE w/ith PENNY COHEN, LCSW While it may perhaps sound like calling life a game is to trivialize it and to risk sounding callus and uncaring, this could not be further from the truth.  We as humans play many types of games in life, some harmless and banal and some that can have serious and even fatal consequences. As we ascend the scale of more serious games we discover those with steeper and steeper costs.  You risk injury in many sports and financial loss when indulging in games of chance.  War, to examine an extreme example with fatal consequences, may at first be thought of as something else, but it is also comprised of all the elements of a game: rules, goals, strategy, chance, outcomes, gain and loss to name the most obvious ones. Then there is the mating game, one's career and that of survival for not only ourselves but for all the creatures that inhabit the earth.    

While there can never be any guaranteed outcomes especially when it comes to raising children, always considered one of life’s most challenging responsibilities, by learning some valuable insights a parent can certainly give him or herself some advantages as opposed to just learning by trial and error or just limiting themselves to doing what your parents did.   In addition, we hope to add some interesting and perhaps even entertaining anecdotes from the many combined years that my guest and I have spent doing our part in raising our families, including our experiences with our grandchildren.  

MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS: WHY THEY FAIL AND HOW TO MAKE THEM FLOURISH with PENNY COHEN, LCSW Penny Cohen is a transformational psychotherapist, relationship counselor and the author of “Personal Kabbalah: 32 Paths To Inner Peace & Life Purpose.”  Find her at www.pennycohen.com.   Relationships are very complex entities and there are many reasons why they fail. Whether the relationship is in business, a close friendship or a romantic one, including marriage, expectations are an important dynamic.  Since relationships often end due to the dissatisfaction of one or both parties with the performance of the other, expectations are the key parameter.  Another key reason romantic relationships fail is the inability of one or both parties to reach a stage of emotional intimacy.  In the book “Games People Play,” by Dr. Eric Berne, the author describes different stages of the relationship of couples.  The ultimate stage is that of emotional intimacy but unfortunately most couples never reach that goal.  Most co

IT’S ALL ONE THING: WHY THE “REAL” & SPIRITUAL REALMS TOGETHER DEFINE OUR WORLDLY EXPERIENCE with PENNY COHEN, LCSW According to Albert Einstein, “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” We live in a world and universe that exists in an all inclusive context of duality which is dominated by Time and Space.  And because this duality exists we often believe we need to choose between two opposing phenomena.  Throughout my life, experience has shown me that rather than having to choose, it is better to strive to strike a balance between the two.  In this regard, we will discuss how and why an individual can best utilize his or her spiritual senses in relation to their daily lives in order to maximize their ability to function at the highest level possible.

THE DARK SIDE OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE with PENNY COHEN, LCSW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It is said that "The closer we approach the Light, the greater our Shadow becomes."   Why does this seemingly contradictory reality exist?   How true is the common belief that we all possess a Dark Side?  So if our Dark Side does exist, how adversely does it affect our lives and what can we do to make things better? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Find Paul Morris @ www.depressivesanonymous.org.        Listener call in number (347) 215-9456

"THE HUMAN EXCELLENCE PROJECT" with RAZ CHAN Raz Chan is an entrepreneur, bestselling author and speaker, focusing on helping individuals achieve human excellence through personal self-development and wellness.  Raz holds a black belt and is two time World Silver Medalist and two time US Open champion in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Recognized as one of America’s Premier Experts for his contribution in the field of personal development Raz is the best-selling author for “Power Principles for Success” with legend Brian Tracy and “The Human Excellence Project.” Mr. Chan holds a B.A. in history, is a licensed health professional with a degree in Osteopathic Manual Practice and is a certified as a Mixed Martial Arts conditioning coach.  Find Raz at www.razchan.com. Mr. Chan and I will be discussing his new book, "The Human Excellence Project: Lessons Even Awesome Parents Never Teach," covering such topics as Patience, Passion, Focus, Confidence, Courage, Humility and Honor and how they relate to achieving

WHY UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE NATURE OF DEPRESSION MATTERS! with PAUL MORRIS Depression tortured and eventually lead to my father's death.  I had it as well, but finally conquered it and life, since then, has never been sweeter.   I have devoted the last ten years of my life towards spreading the word that your Depression can be healed and conquered if you understand its true nature and apply the proper techniques. On this program I will discuss what True Depression is and what it is not and why the distinction matters.  I will also go over the general approach to overcoming and healing Depression's insidious grasp on the lives of those who suffer.  Find Paul Morris @ www.depressivesanonymous.org. Listener call in number (347) 215-9456

IF GOD EXISTS, WHY IS THERE SO MUCH SUFFERING IN THE WORLD? with PENNY COHEN, LCSW How often have peoples' belief in God hinged on the question of how a God of love and compassion could allow so much pain, suffering and evil to exist in our world?  And no doubt even those of faith must wonder at times, especially in times like theses, how and why an all powerful God would permit such extreme horrors to be inflicted on  good people and especially the helpless and innocent of this world. On this show Penny and I will endeavor to answer these questions and we invite listeners of all viewpoints to participate in the discussion. ---------------------- Penny Cohen is a transformational psychotherapist, relationship counselor and the author of “Personal Kabbalah: 32 Paths To Inner Peace & Life Purpose.”  Find her at www.pennycohen.com.  .  Find Paul Morris @ www.depressivesanonymous.org. Listener call in number (347) 215-9456

Who Are You? Who Am I? Understanding Personality Types with Paul Morris?  From as far back as 400 BC the ancient Greek philosophers have been codifying personality types.  The Greeks used terms like Sanguine, Choleric, Melancholic, and Phlegmatic to describe what they called the four fundamental bodily humours or fluids, where an imbalance and dominance of one or the other would tend to create a different personality type.  Other systems like Myers Briggs, based on Jungian archetypes exist as well and are most often encountered in corporate HR departments. I will be using a method illustrated by the diagram shown above with four personality types called Driver, Expressive, Amiable and Analytical.  This analysis is most often taught in sales training courses for understanding the personality type of the prospect so as to facilitate communication between them and the sales representative.  But even if you are not in sales, understanding these types that represent significant individuals in your life an those

 Learning Life Lessons with Penny Cohen, LCSW   It is said that we need to learn life lessons?  What does that mean anyway?  Some say the Earth is life's school where these lessons can be learned.   And, if so, how do we determine them? A hint to the answer is in understanding why the "squeekiest wheel" usually gets oiled first, meaning, the things that bother us the most may just contain the lessons that need to be learned the most.  ---------------------- Penny Cohen is a transformational psychotherapist, relationship counselor and the author of “Personal Kabbalah: 32 Paths To Inner Peace & Life Purpose.” Find her @ www.pennycohen.com.  Find Paul Morris @ www.depressivesanonymous.org. Listener call in number (347) 215-9456

THE ORIGIN OF EXPRESSIONS with PAUL MORRIS Some expressions are bastardizations of foreign phrases, have historical origins and many derive from nautical folklore and tradition. I will be "letting the cat out of the bag," while I "show my true colors," and "toot my own horn," by explaining the origin of some of my favorite expressions until I reach the "end of my rope," at the "bitter end" of the show.  Find Paul Morris @ www.depressivesanonymous.org. Listener call in number (347) 215-9456

WHO’S THE MATTER WITH ME? PART TWO with PENNY COHEN, LCSW Ancestral Lineage Influences can wreck havoc with our lives. The field of Epigenetics is proving that just like medical conditions may be passed down from generation to generation so are mental and emotional issues.  Therefore, our tendencies to act certain ways may be predetermined. However we can overcome these tendencies.  I will interview Penny about Ancestral Lineage influences and ways of overcoming them. Penny Cohen is a transformational psychotherapist, relationship counselor and the author of “Personal Kabbalah: 32 Paths To Inner Peace & Life Purpose.”  Find her at www.pennycohen.com.  .  Find Paul Morris @ www.depressivesanonymous.org.

EMOTIONAL TRAUMA: FROM A SHAMANIC PERSPECTIVE with PENNY COHEN, LCSW Emotional Trauma affects everyone.  We all have them whether we realize it or not.  Some are profound and life changing, many are not significant and the rest fall somewhere in between.  On this show Penny and I will discuss what constitutes an Emotional Trauma, why they are not always bad and how the North American Shamanistic Tradition explains these events.  Penny Cohen is a transformational psychotherapist, relationship counselor and the author of “Personal Kabbalah: 32 Paths To Inner Peace & Life Purpose.” Penny worked for and studied under Michael Harner, author of "The Way of the Shaman."  Find her at www.pennycohen.com.  .  

"THE SUNNY SIDE OF YOUR MIND:" FIVE STEPS TOWARDS IMPROVING YOUR MOOD with PAUL MORRIS, EHP The realization that I have finally come to after living more decades than I enjoy admitting to is that “mood conquers all.”  I used to think, believe and accept that a bad or dark mood was the direct result of my circumstances and until and unless this was changed, I had no choice but to suffer the consequence of my current life situation.  This lead me, in my younger days, to seeking out venues where I could drink and party to boost my mood or think of the “magic scheme” that would free me from my roller-coaster like emotional ride. Then one day, when my partying days were over, I learned the truth about ones mood.  That truth is that mood, for the most part, is not so much controlled by ones circumstances, which we cannot often control, but by ones thoughts, which we can. Please tune in to the live broadcast or archive to learn more about the importance of and the ease at which you can control your moods. Paul

POSSESSION, SPIRIT RECEPTION AND RECONCILIATION with PENNY COHEN, LCSW Penny Cohen is a transformational psychotherapist, relationship counselor and the author of “Personal Kabbalah: 32 Paths To Inner Peace & Life Purpose.” Find her at www.pennycohen.com.   If you’ve experienced dark moods, phobias, addictions, panic attacks, sexual issues, obsessive attachments to others, or other disorders that you can’t seem to overcome, these may be the result of ancestral lineage energies passed down and received from generation to generation,  or the result of spirit possessions.   Please join us for a discussion on reconciliation of spirit reception and possession.  Find Paul Morris @ www.depressivesanonymous.org.

"THE RESURRECTION OF ROMANCE" with MATTHEW ANDERSON Matthew Anderson, D.Min. is an author of "The Resurrection of Romance: How to Create and Sustain a World Class Romantic Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime." A Coach for Life with a specialty in relationships, Entrepreneur and Executive Coach and a motivational speaker for 4 decades,  Matthew is the creator of a variety of popular CD’s and internet courses including Wake Up and Drive Your Life, The Journey of Love, Eating to Kill, and Naked Hearts and Naked Bodies. Matthew is currently in year 4 of his 33 Year Plan to live to 100+ with passion, health, productivity and especially love.   In year two of his Plan he came out of the closet as a fine art photographer.  His art work can be seen at www.AndersonElegantArt.com   His blog is www.TheResurrectionofRomance.com Paul Morris is an Emotional Healing Practitioner helping clients heal their Emotional Trauma and deal more affectively with healing and eliminating their Depression.  Find Paul Morris @ www.depr

HOW DO COMPUTERS WORK?  A NON TECHNICAL OVERVIEW with PAUL MORRIS Today computers run our lives.  From our laptops to our mobile phones, to our automobiles , to our appliances, our wrist watches, and on and on.  But how does it all work?  On this show I will attempt to give a brief overview. Paul Morris' career spans more than thirty in the IT industry. Starting his career as a computer programmer and systems analyst, Paul rapidly rose to the position of Programming and Systems Manager at ADP serving the Wall Street community.  After starting and running a Corporate Training Consultancy, Paul experienced a spontaneous emotional healing which led him to explore the healing arts.  Paul now practices as an Emotional Healer helping clients heal their Emotional Trauma and deal with their Depression.  Find Paul Morris @ www.depressivesanonymous.org Listener call in number (347) 215-9456