Marcia Naomi Berger is a psychotherapist and author who brings us her important and relevant book, entitled "The Bipolar Therapist: A Journey from Madness to Love and Meaning." In this memoir Naomi shares her personal journey of overcoming bipolar disorder while navigating the roles of a psychotherapist and a patient. This can provide the important insights that help in our life or the life of someone in our circle. www.marcianaomiberger.com  ..read more

Jennifer Donnelly is a New York Times bestselling author of relevant young adult fiction. Jennifer brings us her newest book, "Beastly Beauty." A different take on the classic Beauty and the Beast motif, "Beastly Beauty" contains an interestingly newfound dynamic wrapped in a gender swap. Arabella and Beau, while set in a magical castle, still are so relevant, their story providing welcome food for thought about beliefs, dreams, faith, hope, trust and love. Regardless of age or gender, this is a great read, perhaps a worth end of school year or grad gift. www.jenniferdonnelly.com &nb ..read more

Dr. Allison Feldt is a physical therapist, the founder of Body Motion Physical Therapy, and author of 2 important books - "Restore Your Body After Kids," and "Pregnancy Era," both focused on overall health, which often begins with a strong, healthy core, a valuable body element a simple exercise to get started with today. Dr. Feldt is passionate about women's long term good health, and with her team of physical therapists in Edmonds and Poulsbo, brings this focus to all women who want to take charge of their health and age well.  www.bodymotionpt.com   ..read more

Kelly Campbell is a trauma-informed leadership coach and author of the new book “Heal to Lead: Revolutionizing Leadership Through Trauma Healing.” Kelly brings us the insights we need to be responsible for our own healing. It is different for each of us, but the healing work is entirely up to us. And while it may seem daunting, doing the work brings true freedom. www.klcampbell.com  ..read more

Brianna Stevenson with Seattle Humane Society informs us of the nearly 1 million meals provided to community pets, and the Community Medicine program that breaks down barriers in caring for our fur babies. Seattle Humane also helps other shelters around the country most affected by disasters and dangerous overcrowding.  www.seattlehumane.org   www.wagives.org  ..read more

Brynna Counts-Morgan is a manager with Washington Trails Association, but she began by using the great app to find great hiking trails in the state. WTA is working to raise $140,000 during GiveBIG for their efforts in creating and maintaining the thousands of miles of wonderful nature trails in our area. Members donate 150,000 hours of maintenance annually. She invites our support and invites us to get out to hike as well as to volunteer. www.wta.org    www.wagives.org ..read more

2 guests join us to promote a couple of the non-profits participating in the major giving event "Give Big".  Brianna Stevenson with Seattle Humane Society informs us of the nearly 1 million meals provided to community pets, and the Community Medicine program that breaks down barriers in caring for our fur babies. Seattle Humane also helps other shelters around the country most affected by disasters and dangerous overcrowding.  www.seattlehumane.org   www.wagives.org  Brynna Counts-Morgan is a manager with Washington Trails Association, but she began ..read more

Heidi Beierle is an artist, writer and adventurer. Her new book "Heidi Across America: One Woman's Journey on a Bicycle Across the Heartland" invites us to join on her amazing adventure: a 3000-mile bike trek across our vast country. This might not be our immediate idea of what we can or want to do, but Heidi makes clear this was her journey, and within her hopefulness may we find our personal explorations. Possibly on a bike, and in our own communities or venturing further. The idea is to see our connections to and with each other, while also learning more about our own self. www.heideac ..read more

Dr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess grew up in Bosnia and Herzegovina, experiencing the ethnic genocide in those countries firsthand from 1992-95. She was able to immigrate to the US, attend university and is a professor at Columbia University, studying how and why societies can dismantle and what role education can play in the rebuilds. Dr. Amra is the author of "The Cat I Never Named," with her latest book - "Three Summers: A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of the Bosnian Genocide" - just released. While written for young adults, the book can be, and certainly ..read more

Sanoma Blakeley is an admirable and genuine young woman who is living her dreams and is a great inspiration and model, of what is truly possible.  She is an equine enthusiast and professional racer, her experiences and impacts in both fields best described within her book "Chasing Dreams: The True Story of the Youngest Female Tevis Cup Champion." Sanoma continues to compete, as well as train young riders in endurance racing. She also accomplished another dream early this year, travelling to New Zealand for a competitive long-distance race. Her life is always an adventure which she sh ..read more