Marianne Pestana

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Moments of Marianne

In a single moment your life can change! “Moments with Marianne” is a transformative hour that covers an endless array of topics with the ‘best of the best.’ Her guest are leaders in their fields, ranging from inspirational authors, top industry leaders, business and spiritual entrepreneurs. Each guest is gifted, and a true visionary! A recognized leader in her own work, and while teaching others to develop, refocus, and grow; Marianne will bring the best guest, and sometimes a special surprise. Don’t miss this – you never know just which ‘moment’ will change your life forever.

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The Science of Caring with Dr. Tony Nader


Friday, October 16th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

What if caring isn’t weakness, but one of the greatest forms of human strength? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Tony Nader, MD, PHD, MARR, on his new book The Power of Caring: Who Cares, Why It Matters, and How Conscious Caring Creates a Fulfilling and Connected Life.

Dr. Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., is a Harvard- and MIT-trained neuroscientist, physician, Vedic scholar, and the global leader of the Transcendental Meditation organizations. A New York Times bestselling author, his work bridges modern science and ancient wisdom to explore consciousness, health, and human potential. Dr. Nader is also President of Maharishi International University and a frequent media guest and keynote speaker, including at the United Nations’ first World Meditation Day. Through his books, courses, and public talks, he shares research-backed approaches to reducing stress, improving well-being, and enhancing human performance and connection. https://drtonynader.com https://www.thepowerofcaringbook.com

Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Dr. Noam Drazin & Chance Osborne


Thursday, October 15th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET, & Wednesday, October 21st at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While much of the conversation focuses on diagnosis and treatment, millions of survivors are left wondering, “Will my cancer come back?” Tune in for Chance Osborne, a triple-negative breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed at age 24, and Dr. Noam Drazin, a medical oncologist with Cedars-Sinai as we explore how a personalized blood test may help patients and their doctors monitor for recurrence after treatment. 

For more information visit: https://www.natera.com/info/monitor-cancer/

Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships with Beverly Eng


Thursday, October 15th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET, & Wednesday, October 21st at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

How do toxic family dynamics shape our sense of self, our relationships, and the choices we make throughout our lives? Tune in for Beverly Engel, LMFT, on her new book Adult Children of Emotionally Abusive Families: Overcoming the Pain, Dysfunction, and Trauma of Growing up in a Toxic Family.

Beverly Engel, LMFT is an internationally recognized psychotherapist and expert on the subject of trauma. She has written numerous books on the related subjects of abuse, shame and empowerment, including The Emotionally Abusive Relationship, Healing Your Emotional Self and It Wasn’t Your Fault. She has a blog on Psychology Today entitled, “The Compassion Chronicles,” and her writing has been featured in publications including Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, and The Los Angeles Times. https://beverlyengel.com

Impact Art for Protecting the Earth with Ekaterina Sky


Tuesday, October 13th at 8:06am PDT, 11:06am EDT & Tuesday, October 20th at 8:06am PDT, 11:06am EDT

What if a painting could change the way you see the Earth and inspire you to protect it? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Ekaterina Sky on her impact art, and saving the planet.

Ekaterina Sky is an artist whose paintings plant forests. Working in watercolor and sustainable 24K gold leaf on archival paper, she seals handwritten prayers beneath the 24K sustainable gold. Her painting Forests of the World has been presented on stage at Carnegie Hall in  New York and at COP30, the United Nations climate conference in Brazil. Through her art and ourlifeforce.org, she turns awareness into tangible action, including the planting of native trees. Ekaterina lives and works between Los Angeles and New York. https://ekaterina-sky.com 

9 Simple Solutions to Achieve Health Equity with Dr. Mauvareen Beverley


Tuesday, October 13th at 8:06am PDT, 11:06am EDT & Tuesday, October 20th at 8:06am PDT, 11:06am EDT

What happens when the care you receive depends on whether your doctor truly sees and hears you? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Mauvareen Beverley on her new book 9 Simple Solutions to Achieve Health Equity: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals and Patients.

Dr. Mauvareen Beverley is a physician executive, nationally and internationally bestselling author, and recognized authority on health equity, cultural competence, and patient engagement. Dr. Beverley is President & Founder Mauvareen Beverley MD. PLLC. Patient Engagement and Cultural Competence Specialist and has spent her career moving the dial from health disparity to sustainable health equity inclusive of measurable action. With more than two decades of healthcare leadership experience, she brings a practical perspective to one of healthcare’s most persistent challenges. 9 Simple Solutions to Achieve Health Equity challenges the traditional focus on patient behavior as the primary driver of disparities. Dr. Beverley shifts attention to the behaviors, attitudes, communication gaps, and blind spots within healthcare systems themselves, offering practical strategies for improving trust, communication, and outcomes. https://drbeverley.com 

California Health Coverage with Jessica Altman


Monday, October 12th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Sunday, October 19th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

Are you a Californian and thinking about your health coverage for 2027? Tune in for Jessica Altman, Executive Director of Covered California, as she shares what Californians should know to make informed coverage choices for 2027.

Jessica Altman was sworn in as Covered California’s executive director on March 4, 2022. She oversees the planning, development, administration and evaluation of the organization’s efforts to increase the number of insured Californians, improve health care quality, lower costs and reduce health disparities through an innovative, competitive marketplace. Altman grew up in the Bay Area. She has a master’s degree in Public Policy from the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government and a Bachelor of Science in Policy Analysis and Management, with a concentration in Health Care Policy, from Cornell University. www.CoveredCA.com 

Live Without Fear with Lance LoRusso


Monday, October 12th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Sunday, October 19th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and the life you want is fear? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lance LoRusso on his new book Serve Others. Live Without Fear: Adopting a Fear-Free Mindset in a Fear-Driven World.

Lance LoRusso is a litigator with a writing habit. A former law enforcement officer turned attorney and author, Lance writes from decades spent where law, violence, media pressure, and public service collide. He has worked as a patrol officer, hostage negotiator, investigator, trainer, and public information officer, and has represented nearly 200 officers involved in shootings and other critical incidents. Named the National Fraternal Order of Police’s 2021 Attorney of the Year, Lance also serves as General Counsel to the Georgia State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police. https://bluelinelawyer.com 

Celebrating the 40th book in The Ordinary People Change The World series with Brad Meltzer


Tuesday, October 6th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Wednesday, October 14th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

Can books inspire kindness, courage, and compassion in the next generation? Tune in for New York Times Bestselling author Brad Meltzer, as we celebrate the 40th book in the Ordinary People Change The World children’s book series We Are The Wright Brothers, and a sneak peek into his new adult book in the conspiracy series that will drop next year!

Brad Meltzer is the Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod and twelve other bestselling thrillers. He also writes nonfiction books like The JFK Conspiracy, and the Ordinary People Change the World children’s book series, Brad is also the host of Brad Meltzer’s Lost History and Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History Channel and is responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag  that the firefighters raised at Ground Zero, making national news on the 15th anniversary of 9/11. https://www.bradmeltzer.com 

Leadership Within the Thin Blue Line with Police Chief Stoney Mathis


Tuesday, October 6th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Wednesday, October 14th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

When trust breaks down inside a police department, how does a leader begin to rebuild it? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Police Chief Stoney Mathis on his new book Leadership Within the Thin Blue Line: Caring Enough to Win.

Chief Stoney Mathis is a respected law enforcement leader with over 34 years of experience across Georgia police departments. Known as a turnaround expert, he has successfully led agencies through significant challenges, restoring trust, improving morale, reducing crime, and developing future leaders. Chief Mathis began his career as a patrol officer with the Monroe Police Department before rising through the ranks at Henry County Police Department. He later served as Chief of Police in Chattahoochee Hills, where he emphasized listening and relationship-building, and in Fairburn, where he achieved a remarkable 52% reduction in crime, helping transform the city into one of Georgia’s safest. Most recently, as Chief in Columbus, Georgia, he stabilized a struggling department facing severe staffing shortages and rising crime, morale, and community partnerships. The Columbus Police Department has seen a 37% reduction in overall crime rate and was selected for the 2025 Agency of the Year Award by the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy. https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/stoneymathisauthor 

Healthy Lung Month with Dr. Colin Swenson


Thursday, October 1st at 8:06am PDT, 11:06am EDT & Thursday, October 8th at 8:06am PDT, 11:06am EDT

It is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that can worsen over time and may lead to lung damage, yet it can take years to be diagnosed. Bronchiectasis or B-E affects the airways and can impact the lungs’ ability to clear mucus and bacteria. Approximately 500,000 people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with it, yet millions more people may be living with the disease without knowing it.

What if that persistent cough is trying to tell you something more? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with pulmonologist, Dr. Colin Swenson on what people should know about bronchiectasis, and how to know if they are experiencing unresolved respiratory symptoms. SuspectBE.com

The EcoCAR Innovation Challenge with Geoff Chavez & Jon Darrow


Thursday, October 1st at 8:06am PDT, 11:06am EDT & Thursday, October 8th at 8:06am PDT, 11:06am EDT

What does the future of America’s auto industry look like? Today’s students could be tomorrow’s innovators. Twenty university teams will apply cutting-edge engineering to real vehicles while developing the technical, leadership, and project management skills needed for careers in automotive engineering, transportation, and advanced manufacturing. And the competition is fierce!

Tune in for Geoff Chavez from California State University, Los Angeles and Jon Darrow, Vice President of Propulsions at Stellantis’ North American Tech Center. To learn more about the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge: Driving the Future is the 15th Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition in the AVTC series. AVTCseries.org

Life Is Hard and Then You Fly with Gina Vance


Thursday, October 1st at 8:06am PDT, 11:06am EDT & Thursday, October 8th at 8:06am PDT, 11:06am EDT

What if the way you respond to life’s hardest moments holds the key to turning pain into purpose? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Gina Vance, on her new book Life Is Hard and Then You Fly: How Your Nine Instinctive Responses Can Turn Pain into Purpose Through the Revolutionary Healing Power of SMGI®.

Gina Vance, creator of SMGI®, is a mind–body healing teacher, speaker, and guide. She helps people transform trauma into triumph through inner journeys that reconnect them to peace, power, and their deepest wisdom. https://mindbodyjourneys.com 

MinuteClinic at CVS with Jon Thiboutot & Dr. David Fairchild


Wednesday, September 30th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Wednesday, October 7th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

If you’ve tried to make an appointment with a primary care doctor lately, you may have noticed it is taking longer and longer to get in. In fact, average wait times for an appointment are now reaching 31 days — that’s up 19% since 2022. At the same time, higher health care costs and high-deductible plans are leaving many people deciding when — and where — to seek care. Tune in as Jon Thiboutot, President of Retail Health at CVS Health, and Dr. David Fairchild, Chief Medical Officer of Retail Health at CVS Health, share with us what they’re hearing from patients and how today’s health care experience is changing to meet those needs.

 

Jon Thiboutot

President, Retail Health | CVS Health

Jon Thiboutot is a healthcare executive with more than two decades of experience spanning retail health, pharmacy, and enterprise operations. Recognized for his ability to drive both operational excellence and growth strategy, Jon has led diverse teams across retail field operations, long-term care, pharmacy enterprise initiatives, consistently delivering innovation, efficiency, and measurable business impact. In his current role as President of Retail Health, Jon is responsible for full P&L performance of our national brick-and-mortar MinuteClinic practice providing acute care and primary care services as well as our Enterprise Virtual Care platform providing virtual primary care, 24/7 virtual care and behavioral health support. 

 

Dr.  David  Fairchild

Chief Medical  Officer for MinuteClinic and Senior Vice  President and Associate CMO within  the CVS Health enterprise.

In his role, Dr. Fairchild oversees clinical   quality and the scope of practice within MinuteClinic, (both brick and mortar clinics and MinuteClinic Virtual Care), Virtual Primary Care, health system relations, and Medical Affairs services such as provider credentialing and privileging. In the preceding four years, he was a Director at BDC Advisors, where he led the consulting firm’s physician enterprise strategy practice. Prior to joining BDC Advisors, Dr. Fairchild held various academic medicine positions, most recently serving as Senior Vice President for Clinical Integration at UMass  Memorial Health Care (UMMHC), President of the UMass Memorial Accountable Care Organization, and Professor of Medicine at University of Massachusetts Medical School. Before working at UMMHC, he was Chief Medical Officer at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, and Associate Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. 

https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic

Feed Your Purpose with Sandi Morse, LCSW-S


Wednesday, September 30th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Wednesday, October 7th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

What could you create, experience, or become if you reclaimed your time and energy to pursue your passion? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Sandi Morse, LCSW-S, on her new book Feed Your Purpose: Intuitive Eating as a Spiritual Practice.

Sandi Morse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She has been a clinician for 25 years and has been working in health care leadership and administration for the last 15.  Sandi leads with an evidence-based approach and is passionate about a holistic approach to behavioral healthcare. Sandi writes at the intersection of mental health, nutritional and spirituality. Her newly published book Feed Your Purpose: Intuitive Eating as a Spiritual Practice has been featured on ABC’s Good Morning Texas and she is a sought after local and national speaker. www.feedyourpurposebook.com 

Smart Ways to Stay Connected with Consumer Tech Expert Sarah Evans


Tuesday, September 29th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET & Monday, October 5th at 8:06am PT, 11:06am ET

With internet, mobile, TV and streaming all competing for a piece of the household budget, those monthly costs can add up fast. And with so many plans and packages to choose from, how do you know if you are really getting the most for your money? Tune in for a discussion with Consumer Tech Expert Sarah Evans on some simple ways to take a closer look at what you are paying for and where you may be able to save.

Sarah Evans is CEO of Zen Media, a consumer technology expert, author, business leader, and mom. She has built hundreds of AI tools and resources that help people make sense of emerging technology.  https://www.spectrum.com 


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