Second Vision
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Second Vision host, Kristin Macdonald, spent many years working in production for the legendary Aaron Spelling and E. Duke Vincent of Spelling Television. She is partially sighted as a result of retinitis pigmentosa, but manages to interview scores of people who have found amazing ways to overcome personal injuries and conditions, as well as leaders in medicine and scientific research, actors and inspirational speakers. Tune in as she applies her unique perspective to her guests' life-experiences.
| Title | Podcast Description | Author/Reader | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Vision 05/10/2012 | Kelly Kloepping is the Assistant Vice President for Special Olympics Southern CA. She has been with the organization for almost 12 years. The Special Olympics Southern California empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities and works to improve the lives of the athletes. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Kelly Kloepping | 00:22:52 |
| Second Vision 04/12/2012 | Sharon L. Nash is someone you love the moment you meet her. She motivates, inspires and encourages others to be true to themselves despite the obstacles present. Sharons second book "Live The Life You Choose" is written for women stuck in bad relationships. Get to know Sharon at www.SharonLnash.com . | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Sharon L. Nash | 00:25:36 |
| Second Vision 04/05/2012 | Barb Sluppick is the founder and owner of Romancescams.org website and support group for victims of international romance scams. The group offers education, support and healing for all victims. Barb also consulted on two books Cyber Loves Illusions, and The Healing Journey. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Barb Sluppick | 00:26:14 |
| Second Vision 03/22/2012 | Dr. Betty Martini for 20 years is the founder of the worldwide volunteer force, Mission Possible World Health International, which is committed to removing aspartame. She has an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree for the work she has done and 22 years in the medical field. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Dr. Betty Martini | 00:26:04 |
| Second Vision 03/15/2012 | Phyllis Zimbler Miller has an M.B.A. from The Wharton School and is co-founder of the online marketing company Miller Mosaic LLC. She is the author of fiction and nonfiction books and ebooks. Her volunteer online activities include websites that support U.S. troops and their families. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Phyllis Zimbler Miller, M.B.A. | 00:21:35 |
| Second Vision 03/09/2012 | Jeff Fasano is an author and an accomplished photographer and co-founder of the Antel News Network. He has published his first book, Journey of the Awakened Heart that is based on the teachings of Archangel Michael. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Jeff Fasano | 00:24:08 |
| Second Vision 02/27/2012 | Kristin and guests discuss The Great American NO BULL Challenge, the first campaign empowering teens to help each other - giving a national platform to discuss and eliminate cyberbullying. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Shawn Edington and daughter Nicole | 00:21:28 |
| Second Vision 02/10/2012 | Rob Hartley is known as the ultimate out-of-the-box expert. His main focus in life is working with companies who have a passion to help others. He is an author, motivational speaker, and man with a heart of love for others. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Rob Hartley | 00:24:56 |
| Second Vision 02/03/2012 | Ava - heart transplant recipient to advocate, is an Ambassador for 'Donate Life' and Founder of Ava's Heart, a non-profit that supports transplant candidates. Her new book 'Heartless' is riveting and inspirational. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Ava Kaufman | 00:23:52 |
| Second Vision 01/19/2012 | Lea Yekutiel is an energy-healer, clairvoyand, teacher, breast cancer victor and author of the book and soon-to-be movie "Making the Breast of It." It's about empowering, and rebuilding self-confidence among BC survivors. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Lea Yekutiel | 00:25:12 |
| Second Vision 01/13/2012 | Eva Maria Mora is the author of "Quantum Angel Healing - Energy therapy and communication with angels". She is a world-renowned clairvoyant, medical intuitive, spiritual healer and licensed psychotherapist. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Eva Maria Mora | 00:23:59 |
| Second Vision 12/08/2011 | Our guest today is Carol'Ann Tappaz, aka Divalia, world-renowned healer, author of the book "Divalia's Imago, Flutter to Higher Ground and Success," a singer of uplifting music that transports you to higher dimensions, and author of a unique healing method, which she developed after a traumatic accident at age 22. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Carol'Ann Tappaz | 00:26:42 |
| Second Vision 12/01/2011 | Susann Taylor Shier is a dynamic and gifted author, teacher, and intuitive counselor, committed to inspiring the people of this world to access and live from the magnificence of their soul gifts, strengths and purposes. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Susann Taylor Shier | 00:25:07 |
| Second Vision 11/11/2011 | Ernest Quansah, author of "How to Identify Your Soulmate," has over ten years experience as a love relationship expert and has written many articles on SelfGrowth.com, the largest self-improvement web site. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Ernest Quansah | 00:25:52 |
| Second Vision 11/03/2011 | Guest Terry Moore is an actress and author. She joins Kristin to discuss her recent trip to Florida, where she visited the Dolphin who starred in "A Dolphin's Tals. The movie is a big hit and Terry's story is inspirational. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Terry Moore | 00:24:57 |
| Second Vision 10/27/2011 | Part 2: Kristin's guest, Susan Allison, a counselor in Northern California, is the author of "Empowered Healer", a book which opens the way for physical, emotional and spiritual self-healing. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Susan Allison, Ph.D. | 00:25:24 |
| Second Vision 10/13/2011 | Part 1: Kristin's guest, Susan Allison, a counselor in Northern California, is the author of "Empowered Healer", a book which opens the way for physical, emotional and spiritual self-healing. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Susan Allison, Ph.D. | 00:26:43 |
| Second Vision 10/06/2011 | Jackie Lapin is a world leader in educating, mentoring and coaching Practical Conscious Creation. Her newest book, Practical Conscious Creation, follows up on her bestseller, The Art of Conscious Creation. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Jackie Lapin | 00:25:09 |
| Second Vision 09/22/2011 | Al Zimbler is a World War II vet, comedy story writer, and a member of MEL - Men Enjoying Leisure. He is the author of "The Life and Loves of Howard Handsome and Other Short Stories." | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Albert Zimbler | 00:22:57 |
| Second Vision 09/12/2011 | Mr. Allen lives in Bethlehem, PA. He is Professor of Writing at Northampton Community College, a fellow of the National Writing Project at Penn State University, and author of "Gone Away Into the Land," a novel. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Jeffrey B. Allen | 00:24:02 |
| Second Vision 08/27/2011 | Lorelei Shellist's book "Runway Runaway" illustrates the story of neglected child turned teenage runaway who follows her dreams to become an international model, eventually finding herself in the process. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Lorelei Shellist | 00:25:11 |
| Second Vision 08/04/2011 | Kristin's guest today is an internationally-recognized healer and author of the best-seller "The Recognition: Heal Others, Heal Yourself." He was recently featured in the film "The Living Matrix." | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Dr. Eric Pearl | 00:29:21 |
| Second Vision 07/29/2011 | Nicky VanValkenburgh is the author of "Train Your Brain, Transform Your Life: Conquer ADHD In 60 Days, Without Ritalin." She discusses a 60-day program for conquering ADHD while lying flat on your back, with your eyes closed. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Nicky VanValkenburgh | 00:29:55 |
| Second Vision 07/21/2011 | Ava, a former back up dancer for Gloria Gaynor was dying from an auto immune disease. Now she's dancing again and works with Donate Life. Listen as she and Kristin discuss her miraculous life. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Ava Kaufman | 00:24:18 |
| Second Vision 06/30/2011 | Kristin's guest, Penelope Torribio, has a masters in education, writes musical puppet shows and teaches children with behavior and educational challenges. Plus, she's an award-winning singer-songwriter! | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Penelope Torribio | 00:25:45 |
| Second Vision 06/23/2011 | Kristin's guest today is among the top real-estate investors in Southern California. Through his speaking engagements and workshops, he empowers those who want to invest successfully. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Joseph J. Rangel | 00:23:31 |
| Second Vision 06/09/2011 | Part 2 of an interview of Charly Emery, author of "Thank Goodness You Dumped His Ass." She has guested on TV shows, commercials and fitness DVDs, has been a columnist, and contributes to EmpowerHER.com | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Charly Emery | 00:25:21 |
| Second Vision 06/05/2011 | Guest Julie Renee, CEO of "Miraculous Healing," is one of America's most gifted Authors, Speakers, and Master Healers and has authored four books and numerous CDs, DVDs and home study courses. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Rev. Julie Renee | 00:26:27 |
| Second Vision 05/05/2011 | Charlie Scola (Party Charlie) has been planning parties for celebrities, politicians and corporate execs for more than 30 years. He and Kristin discuss planning a successful party. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Charlie Scola | 00:25:22 |
| Second Vision 04/29/2011 | Kristin's guest today, Peggy Sweeney-McDonald is the creator of a unique food monolog show called "Meanwhile Back at Cafe du Monde." | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Peggy Sweeney-McDonald | 00:25:00 |
| Second Vision 04/28/2011 | Greg Hannley is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Soba Recovery Center. His vision is to provide a safe, sober environment for those suffering from the disease of addiction. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Greg Hannley | 00:29:30 |
| Second Vision 03/26/2011 | Personal strategist Charly Emery, is the author of "Thank Goodness You Dumped His Ass," has guested on TV shows, commercials and fitness DVDs, has been a columnist, and contributes to EmpowerHER.com | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Charly Emery | 00:25:22 |
| Second Vision 02/18/2011 | Lydia Cornell is an international celebrity, award-winning actress, writer, comedienne, and inspirational public speaker. She co-stars in an upcoming film with Robert Downey, Jr. and Jon Bon Jovi. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Lydia Cornell | 00:25:54 |
| Second Vision 02/08/2011 | Kristin's guest today has been doing Intuitive Counseling for over 35 years! It's a gift she takes seriously because she guides others in seeing their full potential by tapping into their positive energy and thoughts. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Rhonda | 00:28:41 |
| Second Vision 01/20/2011 | Kristin's guest is a woman who has totally reinvented herself after becoming ill and losing her job. She is now a Professional Certified Coach, Energy Leadership Index Master Practicioner and a public speaker. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Evie DiPiazza | 00:25:28 |
| Second Vision 12/20/2010 | Ma Ananda Kamaa, Kristin's guest this week, is a spiritual healer and student and practitioner of the Vedic Tradition. She and Kristin discuss her visit with John of God, a healer residing in Brazil. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Ma Ananda Kamaa | 00:30:03 |
| Second Vision 12/02/2010 | Author and video producer Larry Cook became an advocate for natural living after reading "Diet For a New America." He is publisher of Natural Life News & Directory and The Eco Vision Journal. His web site is thenaturalguide.com | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Larry Cook | 00:26:26 |
| Second Vision 11/24/2010 | Patti Hawn is a first-time author and former film publicist who has worked on more than 30 movies including "Ghost," "Glory," winner of 3 Oscars; and the box office hit "Overboard," starring her sister Goldie Hawn. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Patti Hawn | 00:26:10 |
| Second Vision 11/11/2010 | When faced with loss of business at her interior design firm, Barbara Wirth faced a career decision shared by millions today. She and Kristin discuss the steps that led to Barbara starting "Travel Legacy," a unique source of Travel Journals. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Barbara Wirth | 00:29:13 |
| Second Vision 10/22/2010 | Cindy Laverty, motivational speaker and radio personality in Santa Barbara, CA, has written a book: "Caregiving: Eldercare made simple and clear." In this interview, she shares her knowledge of this universal topic with Kristen. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Cindy Laverty | 00:28:03 |
| Second Vision 10/14/2010 | Since leaving active duty in the US Navy, Kristin's guest, Captain George Dom, has been in management at two aviation consulting companies, and is now a performance coach for the Human Performance Institute. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Capt. George Dom | 00:27:27 |
| Second Vision 10/01/2010 | Kristine Carlson captivated readers worldwide with her first three bestsellers, "An Hour to Live, An Hour to Love," "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff In Love," and "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Women." She has been on The Today Show, The View, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Kristine Carlson | 00:28:02 |
| Second Vision 09/24/2010 | Laura Gisborne owned her first business by age 23 and, in the past 20 years, has created, owned and operated 9 businesses. Laura trains entrepreneurs and owns a winery, a retail store and a real estate brokerage. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Laura Gisborne | 00:28:21 |
| Second Vision 09/17/2010 | Michele Smith, CEO of 3L Publishing, LLC and M Communications, is an award-winning marketing professional, with years of experience in diverse markets. She has appeared on Rachel Ray, ABC National News and Success Magazine. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Michele Smith | 00:26:46 |
| Second Vision 09/10/2010 | Sarah Robinson is a seasoned coach and business strategist who is passionate about the idea of escaping mediocrity - both personally and professionally. Her blog is at escaping-mediocrity.com. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Sarah Robinson | 00:28:01 |
| Second Vision 08/06/2010 | Barbara Niven is an actress, speaker, author & performance coach. She's been living her dream as one of Hollywood's busiest actresses for 25 years, shooting over 2500 commercials, TV shows and movies and has served on the National Board of Directors for the Screen Actors Guild. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Barbara Niven | 00:27:58 |
| Second Vision 08/05/2010 | That's right! Sigrid interviews her sister, Kristin on how to create and host your own radio show. Kristin's experience includes work in radio and TV broadcast production and as host of her own cable TV show. | Host: Sigrid Macdonald, Guest: Kristin Macdonald | 00:24:44 |
| Second Vision 08/05/2010 | Susan Levin is an international marketing consultant and founder of Speaker Services, which offers marketing and training services and an on-line directory for those eager to pass along their professional experience. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Susan Levin | 00:29:43 |
| Second Vision 07/29/2010 | Joan Cameron is the founder of Your Beliefs Matter, whose mission is to help people discover the divine essence of who they are, to live their greatness and to share their gifts with the world. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Joan Cameron | 00:27:39 |
| Second Vision 07/22/2010 | Sigrid Macdonald is a copy editor, book coach, and freelance writer. She's written three full-length books including "Getting Hip," "D'Amour Road," and "Be Your Own Editor" and has numerous articles in newspapers and magazines. And, of course, she's Kristin's sister! | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Sigrid Macdonald | 00:26:48 |
| Second Vision 07/17/2010 | Howard Lim is a world-class brand specialist, with over 22 years of experience with such companies as Apple, Honda, Disney, DreamWorks, Xerox, Mattel, Paramount Pictures and HP. His company isf HOW Creative. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Howard Lim | 00:25:28 |
| Second Vision 07/09/2010 | Jack Barnard is a master presentation and branding coach, a media trainer and writer, the developer of SourceWork, a technique of dynamic expression and author of "We Get Our Cue From You," and three CDs. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Jack Barnard | 00:30:39 |
| Second Vision 06/29/2010 | Kristin's guest is a Classical Homeopath with over 15 years of professional development in Vancouver's homeopathic community. She is a co-author of the soon-to-be-released book "Transformational Women." | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Albertine Phan | 00:24:33 |
| Second Vision 06/18/2010 | Kristin's guest, Joy Leach, M.A., M.C.C., specializes in design and delivery of workshops in leadership, professional development, teams and diversity. She has 25 years experience in training and Organizational Development with organizations such as Pfizer, Adidas and PricewaterhouseCoopers. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Joy Leach | 00:25:31 |
| Second Vision 06/01/2010 | Kristin's guest Kimber Marie Lim has more than 25 years experience in the business world and has trained several thousand entrepreneurs to increase sales. She was a professor at USF and has taught at Stanford Graduate School of Business. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Kimber Marie Lim | 00:28:34 |
| Second Vision 04/29/2010 | Bruce Lipton, the bestselling author of "The Biology of Belief," is a cellular biologist, and former medical school professor. His new book, "Spontaneous Evolution: Our Positive Future (And A Way To Get There From Here)," with co-author Steve Bhaerman, was released in September 2009. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Bruce H. Lipton, PhD | 00:33:41 |
| Second Vision 04/22/2010 | Paula Fellingham is the CEO and founder of the Women's Information Network the author of five books, a former journalist, radio host and member of the National Speaker's Association. Her new book is "Believe It and Become It" | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Paula Fellingham | 00:27:46 |
| Second Vision 04/06/2010 | Dr. Allen Miller works with companies across the nation to reduce work-related injuries. He developed HitmanPR and represents authors, professional athletes, celebrities, publicising their books, products and services internationally. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Allen S. Miller | 00:30:02 |
| Second Vision 03/26/2010 | Jackie Bridgeman is an author, journalist and former president and co-founder of the Malibu Theater Company. Her book, "The Lonely Sky," is about her late husband Bill, a 50's era test pilot. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Jackie Bridgeman | 00:26:18 |
| Second Vision 03/11/2010 | Merle Singer, "The Relationship Miracle Worker," is founder of ImperfectSpouse.com and creator of the 3-step "Transform Your Relationship Experience(TM)" System. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Merle Singer | 00:28:23 |
| Second Vision 03/03/2010 | Dr. Stuart H. Garber, D.C., Ph.D. has been practicing holistic medicine since 1981. He is the developer of Dr. Garber's Natural Solutions line of condition-specific biotherapy formulas and practices in Santa Monica, CA, where he also conducts research in homeopathic medicine. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Dr. Stuart H. Garber | 00:31:13 |
| Second Vision 02/25/2010 | Kristin's guest, Judy Johnson is a forty-something Mom with two very interesting kids, including one who is transgender. She is in the process of writing a book, "Changes That Changed Me," on her experiences. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Judy Johnson | 00:27:18 |
| Second Vision 02/04/2010 | Heart transplant survivor Elizabeth Pratt lives every day full of passion. She is the author of "Dancing With Angels," a compelling true-life story of her odyssey of organ donation and the transplantation process. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Elizabeth Pratt | 00:26:42 |
| Second Vision 01/28/2010 | Kristin's guest has been an O.B.-Gynecologist for over 30 years and has delivered nearly 10,000 babies. He now devotes his attention to problems of memory as an author, lecturer, educator and Preventive Gerontologist. He is the author of "Guide to Caring for Yourself." | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Dr. Arnold Bresky | 00:28:13 |
| Second Vision 01/15/2010 | Kristin's guest is a lecturer and seminar leader at local wellness and healthcare facilities. She has appeared on radio, television, and in newspapers and magazines and is often called to consult on acute and chronic cases of Autism and related learning difficulties. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Barbara Schwartz | 00:27:57 |
| Second Vision 01/08/2010 | Kristin interviews Dr. Howard Elkin, a cardiologist from Whittier, California, and founder of the HeartWise Longevity center, about his unique approach to wellness. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Dr. Howard Elkin | 00:27:45 |
| Second Vision 12/19/2009 | Kristin's guest today, Judith Guralchuk, is the author of "A Life Preserver in a Sea of Debt," which shows you how to acquire the mindset to overcome overspending, establish financial stability and change your life. Together they explore the personal journey that led to Judith's publication. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Judith Guralchuk | 00:28:11 |
| Second Vision 12/19/2009 | Kristin interviews Christopher Howard, internationally acclaimed Lifestyle and Wealth Strategist, best-selling author, prominent speaker and the owner of Christopher Howard Training. His latest book is "Instant Wealth - Wake Up Rich!" | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Christopher Howard | 00:27:50 |
| Second Vision 12/09/2009 | Today Kristin interviews Tom Sullivan - author, composer, singer, actor, producer, director, motivational speaker and blind since birth. Author of the autobiography "If You Could See What I Hear"; his latest title is "Adventures in Darkness," a tour through his monumental eleventh summer. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Tom Sullivan | 00:28:49 |
| Second Vision 10/30/2009 | Todays guest is Baeth Davis, founder and CEO of The Hand Analyst, Inc., a company devoted to helping spirit-minded entrepreneurs unleash their Life Purposes and get paid for their passions so they can BE the change they want to see in the world! She has been featured in Cosmo, Women's World, L.A. Times and heard on NPR, Radio Europe and the BBC. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Baeth Davis | 00:27:53 |
| Second Vision 10/16/2009 | Kristin's guest, Erik Weihenmayer became the only blind man in history to reach the summit of the world's highest peak - Mount Everest on May 25, 2001. He is the author of "Touch the Top of the World" published in 11 countries and 8 languages. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Erik Weihenmayer | 00:28:17 |
| Second Vision 10/02/2009 | Today's guest, Cathie-Ann Lippman, M.D., is a leading expert in the practice of Environmental and Preventative Medicine and the founder of the Lippman Center for Optimal Health in Beverly Hills. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Cathie-Ann Lippman, M.D. | 00:28:40 |
| Second Vision 09/10/2009 | Kristin's' guest, Susan Carlson, founder of the Rexelle Group, received her BA from UCLA and a MS and teaching credentials from CSULA. She spent 20 years teaching Special Ed and K-6. Her business ventures provide leading-edge pain control and rehabilitative treatments. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Susan Carlson | 00:24:19 |
| Second Vision 09/05/2009 | Nate Gray is a first-time self-published author and motivational speaker. His debut book, "From Him to Us: Volume 1," contains words of motivation and insight for aspects of daily life. The second book in the series is set for release by April 2010. Kristin will talk to Nate about his faith, vision and attempts to get his message to the people. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Nate Gray | 00:21:41 |
| Second Vision 09/03/2009 | Kristin discusses the advent of adult stem cell research with Don Margolis, founder of TheraVitae and The Repair Stem Cell Institute. Don helps about a dozen patients a month get treatment for diseases such as spinal cord injury, blindness, MS, cerebral palsy, heart disease and diabetes. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Don Margolis | 00:28:52 |
| Second Vision 08/21/2009 | Today, Kristin chats with Emily & Scott McKay, full-time dating and relationship coaches and the owners of X and Y Communications. They met on-line and married in December 2006 after having overcome unfortunate divorces. Among their varied activities, they are doing their best to parent her kids, his kids and their kid. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guests: Emily & Scott McKay | 00:32:42 |
| Second Vision 08/14/2009 | Sang K. Lee is a state-licensed acupuncturist, board-certified by the California Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and holds an MS degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. As a practitioner of Traditional Chinese medicine, Dr. Lee is dedicated to healing his patient's whole body, mind, and spirit. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Dr. Sang K. Lee | 00:28:25 |
| Second Vision 08/07/2009 | Kristin chats with Jay Fisk, the founder of Northwest Benefit Auctions Inc., a full-service auction management company. Jay trains organizations wishing to increase benefit auction yields while maintaining a fun-filled environment. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Jay Fisk | 00:25:25 |
| Second Vision 07/23/2009 | Kristin interviews Dr. Howard Elkin, a practicing cardiologist in Whittier since 1986. Although he has often dealt with crippling illness and death, he prefers a more preventive approach in which patients are intimately involved with their health, with Dr. Elkin acting as the "quarterback." Today's discussion centers on anti-ageing. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Dr. Howard Elkin | 00:24:16 |
| Second Vision 07/16/2009 | For fifteen years, Kristin's guest Deborah Merlin made it her mission to advocate for her twins' special needs. Rejecting a drugs-only solution to their problems, she attended alternative medicine and nutritional seminars, researched ADHD and other health-related issues, promoted PL 99457, part H and co-ran a parent support group. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Deborah Merlin | 00:27:01 |
| Second Vision 07/03/2009 | CEO of Envision Network, Marsh Engle leads women and men worldwide to create amazing lives for themselves via empowered success & unbridled feminine esteem! Each week the Marsh Engle Show is heard on Voice America Business. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Marsh Engle | 00:30:20 |
| Second Vision 06/19/2009 | In 1964, at Georgetown University, Melinda Bates met classmate, Bill Clinton, and a lifelong friendship formed. She is the only person to be a Special Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Visitors Office for all eight years of an administration. She authored "Clintonista, A White House Memoir", which tells of those eight amazing years. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Melinda Bates | 00:25:42 |
| Second Vision 06/13/2009 | Kristin's guest, Linda Hollander is known as "The Wealthy Bag Lady". She is an industry leader in teaching entrepreneurs about small business success; has over 20 years experience as a small business owner and does small business consulting for clients such as Disney, Cisco, Mattel, Universal, Ocean Spray, Sears, and Nissan. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Linda Hollander | 00:24:44 |
| Second Vision 05/21/2009 | Cindy Conway, "The Library Fairy," has been entertaining children for more than a decade. A combination of Mr. Rogers, Dr. Seuss and Glenda the Good Witch, her Library Fairy character has performed on TV and in libraries, schools and theaters throughout the US, introducing thousands of children to the art of storytelling. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Cindy Conway | 00:22:29 |
| Second Vision 05/15/2009 | Moira Shepard was a journalist, editor, columnist, performer, publicist and marketing expert. But it all came to a halt when, after a back injury, doctors told her she would never walk again. Thanks to a miraculous healing, she rose from her sickbed and now serves as a speaker, teacher, healer, writer and publisher. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Moira Shepard | 00:26:57 |
| Second Vision 05/01/2009 | Dr. Toni Galardi is a licensed psychotherapist, speaker on crisis management, syndicated columnist and author. Her ground-breaking body/mind/spirit technology, The LifeQuake Method was created for those overcoming a fear of change. She recently published "The LifeQuake Phenomenon" to help her readers discover their life-purpose. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Toni Galardi | 00:27:30 |
| Second Vision 04/17/2009 | Jerry "The Brain Guy" Christensen suffered a catastrophic head injury in a mountain bike accident in 1998 that left him in a coma and temporary paralysis. In re-assessing his life, he discovered the "No-Brainer Method" that teaches how to live, love and experience the deliciousness of life. Listen as Kristin and Jerry discuss this amazing story. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Jerry Christensen | 00:25:39 |
| Second Vision 04/10/2009 | Today's topic is fitness as Kristin interviews Josh Crosby, ultra-endurance athlete, Ironman triathlete and world champion rower. He brings an elite caliber athletic pedigree to Indo-Row, an international fitness program created for an intense, full-body, team-oriented workout. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Josh Crosby | 00:24:48 |
| Second Vision 03/26/2009 | If you're not living your life's passion, today's show is for you! Craig is the author of "Don't just retire and die, a new approach to your life and work after 40" | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Craig Nathanson | 00:27:31 |
| Second Vision 03/19/2009 | Kristin hosts Laurie Boehm, who is both an advocate for children with special needs and a parent of such a child. As an advocate, she helps parents steer through the maze of local, state and federal agencies in order to get needed services. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Laurie Boehm | 00:27:05 |
| Second Vision 03/05/2009 | For over twenty years Cheryl has been a meditator, a student of energy therapies and the paths of Buddhism and Sufism. She holds a B.A. in History and is the author of two books, "Mount Kurama and the Emerald Lake" - A Child and Youth Reiki Program, and "Awakening Through Insight Intuition" - A 52-Week Intuition Course. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Cheryl Driskell | 00:24:27 |
| Second Vision 02/22/2009 | Kristin interviews Barbara Niven, one of Hollywood’s busiest actresses. Barbara has served on the National Board of Directors for the Screen Actors Guild and is also a popular speaker, having recently joined the speaking faculty of Brian Tracy's iLearningGlobal. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Barbara Niven | 00:29:08 |
| Second Vision 02/15/2009 | Denedria Banks, founder of Gem Communications, was born with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome, an inherited, degenerative disorder that causes weakness and limb atrophy. She has a Bachelor's in Child Development from CSUN and a Master's in social work from CSU Sacramento and is the author of "Melodies of My Life," an autobiography. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Denedria Banks | 00:24:36 |
| Second Vision 02/10/2009 | In this podcast, Kristin gives a speech in which she features AIRS-LA and tells the story of her loss of vision. | Host: Kristin Macdonald | 00:21:29 |
| Second Vision 01/26/2009 | Today, Kristin's guest is actress and author Terry Moore. Terry has starred in over seventy seven films and numerous tv shows. She was nominated for an Oscar for her role in "Come Back Little Sheba," with Burt Lancaster. She even has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Terry Moore | 00:27:21 |
| Second Vision 01/17/2009 | This week, Kristin talks to Tricia Greaves, a certified coach and internationally known speaker offering workshops and teleclasses on the topic of emotional eating and healthy weight loss. She is also the contributing author of "101 Great Ways to Improve Your Health" and the popular "Thank God I" book series. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Tricia Greaves | 00:28:37 |
| Second Vision 01/11/2009 | Jaelline Jaffe, PhD, has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 30 years. Dr. J is a former schoolteacher and co-author of The Heroic Journey: A Rite of Passage Program, used by Montessori and other middle schools across the country. She also co-authored The Language of Emotional Intelligence, released by McGraw Hill in 2008. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Jaelline Jaffe | 00:37:30 |
| Second Vision 12/12/2008 | Kristin's guest, Evan Marc Katz, founder of online dating service E-Cyrano and author of "Why You're Still Single: Things Your Friends Would Tell You If You Promised Not To Get Mad" and "I Can't Believe I'm Buying this Book: A Commonsense Guide to Successful Internet Dating," has established himself as America's leading dating expert. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Evan Marc Katz | 00:30:20 |
| Second Vision 12/05/2008 | Today Kristin talks with Rick Boggs; actor, composer, musician and advocate for the disabled; a man who lost his sight at age 5. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Rick Boggs | 00:24:12 |
| Second Vision 11/10/2008 | Kristin talks about the challenges of diabetes with Andy Mandell, executive director of "The Defeat Diabetes National Association," a man who is engaged in a "Wake Up and Walk Tour." He has walked the perimeter of America in an attempt to increase diabetes awareness. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Andy Mandell | 00:29:19 |
| Second Vision 10/22/2008 | In today's show, Kristen raps with Sam Genensky, the founder of the Center for the Partially Sighted and developer of the popular closed circuit TV aid for the partially sighted. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Sam Genensky | 00:27:58 |
| Second Vision 10/09/2008 | Kristin discusses coping with challenge and change with Ardis Bazyn, head of Bazin Communications, author, inspirational speaker and coach. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Ardis Bazyn | 00:32:25 |
| Second Vision 09/11/2008 | Today Kristin interviews Tom Sullivan - author, composer, singer, actor, producer, director, motivational speaker and blind since birth. Author of "If You Could See What I Hear"; his latest title is "Together," co-written by Betty White. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Tom Sullivan | 00:33:22 |
| Second Vision 09/04/2008 | Kristin interviews Malia Bernal, pioneering martial arts teacher and author of the upcoming book "White Belt." | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Malia Bernal | 00:31:55 |
| Second Vision 08/07/2008 | A second look at (Second Vision?) the dating techniques championed by Cherry Norris, the Hollywood Dating Director. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Cherry Norris | 00:18:11 |
| Second Vision 08/07/2008 | Today, Kristin interviews a kindred spirit - a woman who helps run a riding school, competes in equestrian events (sometimes against sighted riders) and has overcome blindness and other diabetes-related conditions | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Sam Madden | 00:25:43 |
| Second Vision 07/24/2008 | Cherry Norris, today's interview, is a relationship advisor and dating director who has written and produced an independent movie "Duty Dating." She discusses her techniques for successful dating with Kristen. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Cherry Norris | 00:30:06 |
| Second Vision 07/10/2008 | Two Interviews: Steve Welker, a motivational speaker who lost his sight and had twin sons within weeks; La Donna Ringering of Center for the Partially Sighted discusses state budget cuts | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guests: Steve Welker and La Donna Ringering | 00:37:56 |
| Second Vision 06/26/2008 | Today's guest, Donna Johansen, is a Distance healer, Reiki master, artist, interior designer, and a student of feng shuii. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Donna Johansen | 00:28:34 |
| Second Vision 06/19/2008 | Kristin's interview for today is Pastor Ray Fico, a remarkable partially sighted clergyman who has been honored by the Clinton administration for his work with the homeless | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Ray Fico | 00:24:47 |
| Second Vision 06/05/2008 | Kristin interviews Gurutej Khalsa of The Blessing Center, an expert in Kundalini Yoga, meditation, chanting, and an experiential speaker. Lately, Gurutej has been the subject of much media attention. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Gurutej Khalsa | 00:29:43 |
| Second Vision 05/29/2008 | Kristin interviews Maria Zaccaro, an amazing lady with RP, who has a retinal implant and, with her family runs a successful Chicago restaurant and a travel agency. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Maria Zaccaro | 00:24:29 |
| Second Vision 05/22/2008 | Kristin interviews the Director of Public Affairs at Guidedogs for the Blind, Michael Hingson. He and his dog Roselle survived the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Michael Hingson | 00:25:31 |
| Second Vision 02/01/2008 | Kristin interviews Judy Delgado, director of the Macular Degeneration Partnership in Los Angeles | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Judy Delgado | 00:32:59 |
| Second Vision 01/07/2008 | Kristin interviews Bruce Atchison, author of "Deliverance From Jericho - 6 years in a blind school" | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Bruce Atchison | 00:30:07 |
| Second Vision 01/15/2008 | Steve Gladstone, an actor who lost his vision to RP, portrays sighted characters in film, television and on stage. Steve is also a playwright and lyricist whose collaborative work received the 1999 ASCAP Musical Theatre Award, and serves on the National SAG Performers with Disabilities Committee. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Steve Gladstone | 00:40:22 |
| Second Vision 12/05/2007 | Despite having an eye condition with no current treatments or cure, Louis Posen became a director and producer of music videos. His Hopeless Records label has released over 130 albums and sold over 3 million records, many of which made Billboard's Top 200. His Sub City imprint label raised more than a million dollars for various non-profits. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Louis Posen | 00:43:08 |
| Second Vision 10/29/2007 | Kristin speaks with representatives of F.F.B. about their Vision Walk, scheduled for Sunday, November 4th at UCLA. Jennifer Hecker, Events Manager, discusses logistics of the walk and how to join in. Joining them is Colette Kramer, Family Walk Chair. Proceeds from the Walk support research in promising areas. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guests: Jennifer Hecker & Colette Kramer | 00:39:53 |
| Second Vision 10/10/2007 | Kristin speaks first with last weeks guest, Aliene Hughes, about her upcoming book and her friendship with our second guest Jane Merrill, Ph.D., who works at the Veterans Hospital in Los Angeles, heading the Visually Impaired Service Team (VIST) program. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guests: Aliene Hughes & Jane Merrill | 00:52:00 |
| Second Vision 10/10/2007 | Kristin is back with a new show. An interesting and unique way to teach children about disabilities and service dogs. Her guest is Aliene Hughes, author of "Lovie Foster Friends", a book created to help children connect with special needs people through the wonderful use of service dogs. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Aliene Hughes | 00:38:21 |
| Second Vision 10/10/2007 | Anita joins Kristin to discuss the important role of Independent Living Skills Training in the rehabilitation of a person with impaired sight. Anita will talk specifically about steps that can help people with low vision remain independent. To learn more about Independent Living Skills, go to www.low-vision.org. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Anita | 00:37:11 |
| Second Vision 10/10/2007 | They discuss the California Department of Rehabilitation and their mission to assist Californians with disabilities in obtaining and retaining employment and maximizing their ability to live independently. To learn more about Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, visit www.low-vision.org | Host: Kristin Macdonald | 00:36:46 |
| Second Vision 10/10/2007 | Omega-3 Fats are being studied in the latest Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) by our National Eye Institute. Joyce Nettleton is the editor of the Fats of Life web site, www.fatsoflife.com. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Joyce Nettleton | 00:35:57 |
| Second Vision 10/10/2007 | UV Safety Month. Kristin recognizes UV Safety Month with Pat Jordan, Public Information Manager of The Center for the Partially Sighted. They discuss sunlight and other risk factor for eye diseases and talk about lighting as a component in seeing. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Patricia Jordan | 00:39:56 |
| Second Vision 10/10/2007 | Dr. Bill Takeshita from The Center for the Partially Sighted, discusses what it means to be partially sighted and/or legally blind from his first-hand experience. He also talks about new technology and rehabilitation instruction to help individuals with impaired sight. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:36:57 |
| Second Vision 10/10/2007 | Kristin speaks with Dr. Pam Thompson, R.N., Ph.D., Psychosocial Services Director at The Center for the Partially Sighted. They discuss emotional adjustments to vision loss. The C.P.S. was one of the first agencies to address the emotional needs of people with impaired sight and to provide therapists. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Dr. Pam Thompson | 00:40:44 |
| Second Vision 10/10/2007 | Kristin interviews Ben Uphues, manager of "Dining in the Dark", offered on Friday and Saturday nights at Opaque in the Hyatt Hotel on Sunset Boulevard, one of West Hollywood's hottest restaurants. The concept of having dinner in the dark served by waiters who are visually impaired started in Europe. | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Ben Uphues | 00:36:42 |
| Second Vision 04/16/2007 | An introduction to the Center for the Partially Sighted and to living with low vision, what it is and how it differs from functional blindness. To learn more about Low Vision rehabilitation services, visit www.low-vision.org | Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Patricia Jordan | 00:41:32 |
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