eFitFamily Radio Show

eFitFamily with Karyn Capozzo welcomes Dr. T. K. Stone, author of the e-book “The Fertile Ground – Where Life’s Mind/Body Poetry Flowers”,  to talk about what is the meaning of life and if we be can be certain of anything in a world of constant change. Listen in as he gives us “food” for thought and the listeners are called upon to reexamine and contemplate their “inner” life and their relationship to our natural world, which is their “outer” life. Dr. T. K. Stone discovered the power of prayer as a child, which is one of many ways to control mental stress. As a teenager, he discovered the living foods uncooked herbivore lifestyle, which will control the physical stresses and prevent the many modern bodily diseases of our time. Being in control of your mental and physical stresses will prevent mind and body diseases and create health for your body and happiness for your mind. Today at 63 years of age, he continues to share his healthy lifestyle with others through public presentations, published articles and from his ebook, titled “The Fertile Ground.” Visit this web page to read a complimentary sample of “The Fertile Ground” by Dr. T. K. Stone. Like, follow and visit our page! Facebook Twitter eFitFamily

eFitFamily with Laura London welcomes Khadi Madama, TV Host of Yours Truly, Yoga and recipient of the Jewel Of India Award, to talk about stress and how to effectively manage it. Listen in as she shares tips on managing stress, maintaining morale and remaining motivated during challenging times. Khadi Madama is a speaker, author and creator of Stress Relief: The New Gold. She is an expert in what she calls, The New Gold, which she says is Stress Relief. “Stress will make you old, stress will injure you and make you sick and stress will kill you if you don’t get a hold of an easy to use means, both on the job and off, to manage it. STRESS RELIEF IS THE NEW GOLD, and your life may depend on it.” Khadi is so good at what she does that her stress relief program, Being Successful and Stressed, has been used by a branch of the U.S. Navy’s Fleet and Family Services as part of their suicide prevention program, as well as for relieving family stress of the deployed military. Visit her website. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter.

eFitFamily with Laura London welcomes Linda Frankenbach, founder and CEO of Life 180 Inc., to talk about helping our children lose weight and get a healthier lifestyle. Linda is the founder and CEO of Life 180 Inc., a health media company which, through its web site fitsmi.com, offers support, community and behavior modification tools to teen girls struggling with their weight. The company also offers support to parents so they can effectively help their child, through fitsmiForMoms.com. In November 2012, fitsmi launched affordable online group coaching for teen girls. In early 2013, fitsmi will launch an online group coaching for moms and one-on-one coaching for teens. Fitsmi.com has been featured on the Dr. Oz show, Teen Kids News and is endorsed by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the American Heart Association. Linda has an impressive track record in the creation of pioneering media brands. She was instrumental in the creation and launch of several major cable networks including HBO, Cinemax, Comedy Central and Court TV. Like, follow and visit our page! Facebook Twitter eFitFamily

eFitFamily with Angela Firkins-Lee welcomes Pete Koch, a Health, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Hollywood actor and former NFL player, to talk about why Strength Training is important and should be the central feature of a comprehensive “general health and fitness” program. Some know Pete Koch as a NFL defensive End and others as a Hollywood actor – well he has many more interests and he is just getting started! He has founded and grown two successful start-up businesses. He has led major national brands to new levels of success; built a successful acting and broadcasting career encompassing more than 100 movies, television roles, television hosting and radio broadcasting; numerous motivational speaking engagements and keynote addresses; and a successful professional football career as a first round draft pick and defensive end for 3 different NFL teams. He has a passion for bringing his successful experiences in several complex and diverse industries to an organization needing a leader who knows how to effectively compete and inspire others on the team to deliver consistent results. Visit his blog. Like, follow and visit our page! Facebook Twitter eFitFamily

eFitFamily with Laura London welcomes Debbie Blacher, founder and CEO of Wholesome Tummies, to talk about how to prepare healthy foods in creative ways so that our children will discover the joys of fresh, natural foods and choose them consistently over less-healthy alternatives. Learn more about Wholesome Tummies as Debbie shares how they make nutritious meals available to all children in the places they live and learn, and making these meals fun, kid-centric and appealing. Debbie Blacher is a former HR executive who worked in leadership development before leaving to found her own company, founded Wholesome Tummies because of her dedication to her own children. She developed the concept in 2007 while pregnant with her third son. A busy mom, she wanted to teach her kids the importance of eating well, but struggled to find the time to prepare three balanced meals each day. She knew she couldn’t possibly be the only mom facing that challenge, and with childhood obesity rates skyrocketing, she knew a solution had to be found. Visit their website, like their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter. You may also follow her on Twitter. Like, follow and visit our page! Facebook Twitter eFitFamily

Are you looking to hire a professional caregiver? eFitFamily with Karyn Capozzo welcomes Sherwin Sheik, President & CEO of CareLinx, to talk about how to make quality care more affordable and accessible for everyone. Asking the right questions upfront during the interview process is critical to a successful experience, and this show will help you better prepare for interviewing and hiring a private caregiver to take care of your loved one. As President & CEO of CareLinx, Sherwin Sheik understands the challenges of arranging nursing and companion care for a loved one. His oldest sister has Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and at one point she was quadriplegic and blind. His uncle suffered from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, and progressed to the point where he required 24-hour, seven-day-a-week in-home nursing care. Prior to founding CareLinx, Sherwin worked and invested in the healthcare industry for over ten years. His business interests centered on large healthcare corporations while working as a healthcare trader and analyst for a $900 million Equity Long/Short Hedge Fund, and in Investment Banking & Global Capital Markets. Check out CareLinx’s website and blog. Like their Facebook page, join their group on LinkedIn or follow them on Twitter and Pinterest. Like, follow and visit our page! Facebook Twitter eFitFamily

eFitFamily with Laura London welcomes Victoria Richards, CEO and Founder of Victoria Richards Technologies, to talk about drug-free alternatives in clinical studies, treatments and certifications for long-term pain, chronic conditions and addiction. She will also share with us new research findings that shows the four underlying causes and repair strategy that works in today’s world --- it’s the proverbial ‘fountain of youth’. Victoria Richards recently concluded clinical trials with the most resistant cases of patients with 20+ years of long-term chronic conditions and pain, (these included RSD, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis), bi-polar disorder, depression and anxiety attacks. Twenty five years in research, product and procedural development and accelerated training, certification & licensing, plus ten years in the manufacturing of equipment and products for the health and wellness industries has produced leading edge technology that delivers lasting solutions. The past five years have been focused on extensive research in the areas of the underlying cause and repair protocols for long-term chronic conditions, pain and weight gain. A national campaign to educate the public, train and license physicians and wellness practitioners in the new technology, and integrate new preventative programs is the focus for the upcoming three years. Please check out their website. Like, follow and visit our page! Facebook Twitter eFitFamily

eFitFamily with Laura London welcomes Keith Camhi, founder and CEO of Great Play Franchising, LLC, to talk about the countless benefits of physical  activity for children and why physical development matters even for the small ones. Learn more about Great Play gym as Keith shares how it is redefining youth physical development with innovative programs delivered in a fun, Interactive Arena so that every child will develop a love of physical activity that will lead them to an active, healthy and confident life. Keith Camhi has been a longtime leader in the fitness industry and is the founder of FitLinxx Inc., a leading provider of technology for coaching and monitoring exercise programs. He holds a BS from Cornell University and an MS in engineering and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The company was recently awarded their second patent, which broadly covers the technology used in the company’s gyms, or “Interactive Arenas.” Visit their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter. Like, follow and visit our page! Facebook Twitter eFitFamily

eFitFamily with Karyn Capozzo welcomes Barbara King, author of the book “Be Delicious Now”, to talk about how to find your own personal style. She will share tips on how to create a new look no matter what  income, level or age you are in, how to style yourself, learn the colors that work for you, accessorize, match outfits for different occasions and more. Expect to hear down to earth advice coming from a professional in the industry. Barbara King, professional fashion stylist to upscale celebrities as well as the average woman next door, has put her expertise and experiences to print with her first book entitled “Be Delicious Now”. She has worked in the past with industry giants such as Calvin Klein and Donna Karin and has styled celebrities like Sylvester Stallone, Sandra Bullock and Mary Tyler Moore. Barbara is currently residing in Bonita Springs, FL with her husband and two children, has been a fashion industry guru for over 20 years working as a styling professional in big cities like New York, Los Angeles & Miami. In 1995 she started her own fashion consulting business and is the founder and owner of Barbara King Styling. She takes personal clients from within Florida as well as California. She has also been a yoga instructor and personal life coach for many years and can be found teaching yoga classes in her local community. To reach Barbara to schedule an appointment or for more information, contact: Barbara@BarbaraKingStyling.com

eFitFamily with Karyn Capozzo welcomes Tina de Lemps, president & founder of B.FIT Management & Consulting & Femcho, to talk about how girls and women reach their full potential. She will also discuss the many issues regarding girls’ and womens’ body image especially childhood obesity. Tina de Lemps is a leading expert and innovator in the field of personal training and fitness. By combining her more than 30 years of experience, love of movement and passion for healthy living. Tina’s customized workout programs elevate her clients’ results to a superior level by enabling them to incorporate various disciplines of exercise and coaching them to make positive lifestyle choices. She lives by example, as a marathon runner and avid yoga participant. Ms. de Lemps currently serves as the Director of Fitness, Health and Wellness at various prestigious country clubs in the metropolitan New York area including the Muttontown Club of East Norwich, NY since 2005 and Delaire Country Club in Delray Beach, Florida. B.FIT also specializes in providing on-site trainers to private gyms and exclusive residences in NYC, Long Island and Florida. Once again anticipating a need in the field of wellness, Tina has developed Femcho, a unique fitness and self-worth program for pre-teen and teenage girls. Ms. de Lemps has involved her clients in raising thousands of dollars for the Leukemia Foundation and the Thomas Harttman Parkinson’s Foundation. She has been featured in publications such as Vogue, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and New York Magazine. She has appeared on national broadcast television and has spoken publicly at corporate wellness events.

eFitFamily with Laura London welcomes Alesandra Rain, author and drug expert, to talk about the many aspects of prescription pills especially the abuse and risks with over-prescription.   She will also educate the listeners on the dangers of mixing pills with herbs, over-the-counter items and certain foods. Let her personal journey inspire us that independence from prescription pills is indeed possible! Alesandra Rain has 18 years experience in the field of prescription drugs and their effects on the nervous system; personality alterations due to addiction; drug/drug interactions; drug/herb; drug/food and the withdrawals from various classifications of pills. Additionally, she has extensive knowledge of psychoactive medications within every age group. With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and completed graduate work in a Master’s of Fine Art, Alesandra went on to become a renowned author, speaker and expert in this specialty field. Alesandra’s introduction to prescription pills came after an auto accident required nearly 3 dozen surgeries that left her plagued with insomnia, anxiety and pain. She spent a decade on over 1,000 pills a month and then suffered tremendous physical decline from the combination of pills. Eventually Alesandra wanted her life back and unable to find help, she chose to go cold-turkey in the Cirque Lodge Treatment Center in Utah. The excruciating withdrawals gave Alesandra an inside view of prescription addition that is also affecting millions of people today. Alesandra is a prescription drug expert and the cofounder of Point of Return, a nonprofit that assists the public in recovering their lives from prescription pill addiction. Her team is a group of committed professionals who have dedicated their lives to this critical cause. Do visit their website at www.pointofreturn.com.

eFitFamily with Angela Firkins welcomes Mira Calton, CN, and Jayson Calton, PhD, co-authors of a soon-to-be-released book RICH FOOD, POOR FOOD, to talk about their second book which is the ultimate Grocery Purchasing System (GPS). This is an easy to use guide to finding the most micronutrient rich foods with the least harmful ingredients. Mira Calton, CN, FAAIM, DCCN, CMS,CPFC, BCIH is a Licensed Certified Nutritionist, a Fellow of the American Association of Integrative Medicine, a Diplomate of the College of Clinical Nutrition, a Certified Personal Fitness Chef and is Board Certified in Integrative Health. She holds a Diploma in Comprehensive Nutrition from Huntington College of Health Sciences, has completed the Yale University School of Medicine’s OWCH (Online Weight Management Counseling for Healthcare Providers) program, and currently sits on the American Board of Integrative Health. Mira’s interest in nutrition came after having been diagnosed at the age of thirty with advanced osteoporosis. Working with her husband Dr. Jayson Calton to become micronutrient sufficient, Mira reversed her condition, they now work together to inspire others to do the same. Jayson B. Calton, PhD, FAAIM, DCCN, CMS, CISSN, BCIH, ROHP is a Fellow of the American Association of Integrative Medicine, a Diplomate of the College of Clinical Nutrition, and is Board Certified in Integrative Health and Sports Nutrition. He has worked with thousands of international clients over the last 20 years to improve their health through his unique nutritional and lifestyle therapies. He has completed post-doctoral continuing medical education at Harvard Medical School, Cornell University, and Yale University School of Medicine, and sits on the Board of Directors for the American Holistic Health Association (AHHA) and the American Board of Integrative Health (ABIH).

Angela Firkins welcomes Leah Carey, the Chief Miracle Officer of The Miracle Journal, a popular blog where she writes about the large and small miracles that happen in her life every day. She is a life coach, speaker, journalist, freelance writer, and lover of life. In all of those pursuits, she works with people to identify what’s already right in your life so you can build an even more joyful and fulfilling daily experience from that foundation.  You may follow her on Twitter or visit her Facebook page. Like, follow and visit our page! Facebook Twitter eFitFamily

Laura London of LauraLondonFitness.com interviews Valerie Orsoni of LeBootCamp.com!  You hear stories all the time of people overcoming adversity and making a success of themselves. But how many do you know who turn their biggest problem in their life into their biggest money-maker? Valerie Orsoni did just that as the founder and CEO of the largest and most successful online personal coaching health site in the world, LeBootCamp!  Valerie has always struggled with health issues. As her doctor said You got the worst of the gene pool. Growing up in Corsica, she was an overweight teen who constantly struggled with her weight. She came from a poor family where access to information and health experts was very limited. Then, as an adult, a brain tumor and cancer would both challenge her life.   Now based in San Francisco, Valerie started her ventures in the world of coaching in 2003, one year after being cleared of a nasty brain tumor. She started her business from her hospital bed, when the doctors gave her the worst prognosis. Valerie vowed that she would overcome this health issue and spend the rest of her life creating a healthy life for her and others. Today, www.LeBootCamp.com is the leader in online health coaching and Valerie, thank goodness, is in great health.

Angela Firkins welcomes Pamela Post-Ferrante, a dynamic author, teacher  and four-time breast cancer survivor, who created therapeutic writing workshops for Cancer Survivors and had been leading them in the Boston area for 13 years.  During her cancer treatment she fulfilled a lifelong dream to become a published writer. Her illness led her to the realization that “health” involved not only the body, but also the mind,the spirit, and a balance among the three. Like, follow and visit our page! Facebook Twitter eFitFamily

Laura London welcomes Sherry Richert Belul, founder of Simple Celebrate, which helps people celebrate who they are and everything they love by offering coaching, non-fiction books, and Life Celebration Books. Sherry is also the author of Simply Celebrate: 101 Ways to Turn Ordinary Days into an Extraordinary Life and Present Perfect: 127 Creative, no-to-low cost, wow-em gifts they’ll never forget. Come and visit us at eFitFamily Like our page on Facebook Follow and join us on twitter

Laura Mak welcomes Helen Byrne, an internationally recognized prenatal and postpartum fitness expert, author, and founder of BeFit-Mom. Helene speaks regularly at fitness conventions, provides specialty training to other fitness professionals, and teaches workshops on postnatal rehabilitation. Her mission is to educate, support, and motivate women to have healthier pregnancies and babies, and to help women lead their entire families to better health and wellness. Come and visit us at eFitFamily Like us on Facebook Follow and join us on twitter

Angela Firkins welcomes Michele Howe, the author of twelve books for women and has published over 1600 articles, reviews, and curriculum to more than 100 different publications. After having undergone six shoulder surgeries, Michele saw the need for a women’s inspirational health-related book co-authored with her orthopedic surgeon titled, Burdens Do a Body Good: Meeting Life’s Challenges with Strength (and Soul), released in 2010.

eFitFamily with Laura London welcomes "The Zen Organizer" Regina Leeds. Regina Leeds is a proud cancer survivor and an expert organizer whos philosophy is to work with people to consciously create their home or office to one that nurtures and supports them in their lives. Regina is also a New York Times best-selling author of nine books including "One Year to an Organized Life" where she describes in detail how to create the space of your dreams on your own.

Laura Mak welcomes DAISI POLLARD; Charity Ambassador, Business Entrepreneur, International Model and the reigning Mrs. Ethnic World International 2012.Daisi has launched a career out of competition, representing Jamaica and the Caribbean in international pageants and branding herself an extreme queen through rigorous physical competitions such as marathons, agility, martial arts and precision sports such as blade throwing and billiards. Aside from being a Beauty Queen, Daisi is currently the 2012-2013 elected President of Figuratively Speaking Toastmasters, a member club of Toastmasters International. She also sits on the Board of the Meningitis Foundation of America and the committee for the National Meningitis Association’s Give Kids A Shot Gala.