Sunday Morning Magazine

Dr. Supatra Tovar is a clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, fitness expert, and author of "Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, And Live a Diet-Free Life." This title captures the essence of Dr. Tovar's integrative health approach. It follows the evolution of her personal journey, finding that fitness required good nutrition. In her perspective, becoming a licensed dietitian upon her fitness certification, led to a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, the combination resulting in mental wellness supported by physical fitness and good health. Dr. Tovar has important comments on the current 'popularity' of diet pills.https://Drsupatratovar.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gabrielle Oliveira is an Associate Professor of Education and Brazil Studies at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is the author of "Now We are Here: Family Migration, Children's Education, and Dreams for a Better Life." Gabrielle met and learned the stories of sixteen immigrant families, human beings in search of a better life, pursuing a dream when conditions in their home countries became dire, and they had to leave to survive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura Browne is a job interview expert, career coach, and author. Laura has written numerous books supportive of the various aspects of jobs and careers, with her latest book titled "Interview Speak: What Your Interview Really wants to Know." This information couldn't be timelier when we consider the job market - between layoffs, and where there are jobs, sometimes they don't materialize quickly. So being informed and prepared is certainly to our advantage.www.careercoffeebreak.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Larry Zuckerman is a local author with a new book entitled "To Save a Life." The story couldn't be more timely or relevant as Larry writes about immigrants in New York City in the early 1900s, Inspired by memories of his grandparents and a memorable visit to a Tenement Museum in NYC - the actual 'apartments' where these early residents lived and worked, this is a compelling story that has us considering, appreciating the people who contributed to the building of this country. Larry has a bookstore appearance at Third Place Books in Ravenna on Wednesday, Oct 29, 7pm. RSVPs appreciated.www.larryzuckerman.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jae W. Oh, CFP, is the author of "Maximize Your Medicare," and an Education Fellow at the Alliance for Lifetime Income. We're in the season of health care enrollment, and like any year, many changes and evolutions abound. Jae steeps himself in all that relates to health insurance, costs, choices, and with Medicare it can be quite complicated. It's a good plan to work with family members to understand and make the right choices. www.gh2benefits.com   www.maximizeyourmedicare.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just as the Benefits Enrollment period begins, it's the ideal time to be aware of issues around retirement and health care. Paula Almgren is the author of the new book "Eldercare: The Rules - Navigating the Legal, Financial, Medical, Housing, and Care Maze." These are the 5 critical buckets. Paula is an attorney specializing in estate planning, elder law and life care. Her passion for this work helps her guide us in understanding the basics and commit to working on this important pillar and starting early.https://berkshirelawgroup.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Michelle Jorgensen is a renowned health-based dentist, board certified holistic health practitioner, author and whole-body health advocate. She has important oral health advice to share, sourcing from her latest book "Living Well with Dr. Michelle: A Comprehensive Handbook for Optimal Health and Unlimited Energy." The book contains self-assessment tools, along with thirty recipes ranging from smoothies to slow cooker meals. www.livingwellwithdrmichelle.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time for the Washington Heart and Stroke Walk. Turner Prewitt is a heart disease survivor and volunteer with the American Heart Association, and participating in the Seattle Walk on Saturday, October 11 at Fisher Pavillion. Knowing how to administer CPR, and doing it, can save a life! CPR, especially when performed immediately, can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival. Yet only 40% of cardiac arrest victims receive bystander CPR before emergency help arrives. Information will be available at the Walks.  https://www2.heart.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time for the Washington Heart and Stroke Walk. Speaking about the Tacoma-based event on Saturday, September 27 at Cheney Stadium is Eddie Bratko, 2025 Event Chairperson, and President of MultiCare Tacoma General and Allenmore hospitals. Knowing how to administer CPR, and doing it, can save a life! CPR, especially when performed immediately, can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival. Yet only 40% of cardiac arrest victims receive bystander CPR before emergency help arrives. Information will be available at the Walks.https://www2.heart.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ruchira Gupta is a writer, journalist, feminist campaigner, professor at New York University, and founder of the anti-sex-trafficking organization, Apne Aap Women Worldwide. Ruchira has a new book entitled "The Freedom Seeker," giving us a view into immigration, some reasons people find themselves forced to leave their homeland. The lens is on 12-year-old Simi, and Ruchira provides a deeply authentic story having spent time in the various locations, recognizing the hard reality within. While the book is for young readers, all ages will find it gripping.www.ruchiragupta.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jenifer Weiss is the Executive Director of Susan G. Komen for Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. Along with providing some basic facts and support by Komen for women and families impacted by breast cancer, Jenifer lets us know how we can be partners and participate in the support. Case in point is the More Than Pink Walk, Saturday September 27 at Woodland Park Zoo. It's a perfect time for family and friends to raise funds together, then head out together to the zoo, do the walk, have a wonderful time enjoying one of the premier locations in the Seattle area, the zoo. www.komen.org/seattlewalk or call: 877-GO-KOMEN See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Richard J. Sexton is a distinguished professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of California - Davis. He has published extensively and is the author of an important book entitled "Food Fight: Misguided Policies, Supply Challenges, and the Impending Struggle to Feed a Hungry World." Richard provides critical insights for our collective future, and our awareness needs to lead us to action.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gabriella Pomare has a passion for writing and for family law. Through her experiences working with separating families and her own personal family situation, Gabriella was simultaneously creating a collaborative coparenting plan for families. She's ultimately used actual life situations for what can help families thrive in her book, entitled "The Collaborative Co-Parent—Co-Parenting Made Simple, Dignified, Collaborative."https://thecollaborativeco-parent.com/auSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paula Almgren is the author of the new book "Eldercare - The Rules: Navigating the Legal, Financial, Medical, Housing, and Care Maze." These are the 5 critical buckets. Paula is an attorney specializing in estate planning, elder law and life care. She is passionate about helping people make their own best choices for their life as they age. Communication with family members is important, even if it feels uncomfortable initially.https://berkshirelawgroup.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gina Tarnacki is a travel writer who now lives on the Eastside and sees Washington as her home. Gina loves to travel and experience the culture of the places she's visited. She has a natural way with words, and this makes for a great invitation for us to venture out. Gina's latest book, "100 Things to Do in Washington State Before You Die," marks great places to discover all across her home state.https://evergreenandsalt.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Kamin Samuel is the Director of the upcoming documentary "Courage to Thrive," which highlights tangible tools for women to create breakthrough results despite facing adversity. Kamin began her career as a Navy helicopter pilot. In fact, she was the first black woman to do so. Kamin is also an international business and career coach, public speaker, and author. It's not always been a smooth or easy path, and she uses her personal experiences as well as those of two other women highlighted in her documentary.www.kaminsamuel.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dheepa Maturi is the author of "108: An Eco-Thriller." Formerly an attorney, Dheepa has long had the urge to write. This book has been nearly a decade in the making, and Dheepa knew she had to listen to her inner voice and write - poetry, prose, essays, all that explore culture, beliefs, the stories of the past that guide us to care for our ecology, to care for mother earth.  www.areyou108.com www.dheeparmaturi.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Olivia Chadwick and Garnet Morris are the authors of "17 Runs: The Unbeaten Path to Unlock Life's True Potential." Over a decade ago, Garnet hired Olivia as a coach to improve his fitness, ahead of participating in a 100-mile mountain race - The Kananaskis Relay in Alberta, Canada. The 'Runs' are a metaphor for the conversations that occurred, their honest sharing of life experiences, which provide us with one of the best motivational books of our time. Garnet and Olivia's experiences attest to the choice we have in creating the life we choose.https://www.17runs.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jae Oh, CFP is author of "Maximize Your Medicare," and an Education Fellow at the Alliance for Lifetime Income.  There's much complexity in the new bill just passed, and what it can mean to our health care costs.  It's still unfolding but it's in our best interest to be paying attention and learning and acting on any communications and updates in a timely manner. www.gh2benefits.com   https://jaeoh.substack.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Therese Huston, PhD is a cognitive scientist at Seattle University and an author - one who makes this science very understandable and readable for the average reader. Her new book is "Sharp: 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science." How about a simple exercise to find sleep when our brain won't shut down, or how to think on our feet? Dr. Huston is all about helping us make our life better, and our brain 'sharper.' https://www.theresehuston.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.