David Rubinson is my special guest on this podcast where he shares why he moved to Eze, France and is cultivating a permaculture property. He has been an activist for improving the planet since he was 15, and continues to be relentless in his pursuit for causes of equal rights as he provides support for the FreeGaza.org movement. This man is passionate about creating an environment that will be safe and healthy for his 2-1/2 year old granddaughter.

His thoughts are bound to inspire you – listen in…

David Rubinson

David Rubinson is an intelligent, wise and savvy person who dives into whatever he is working on 100%. Before moving to Eze, France last July, he had never gardened before growing up in New York City. Though he’s been long retired from the music industry proper, most Bay Area engineers who came of age in the ’70s credit David Rubinson with teaching them how records are made. Herbie Hancock, the Pointer Sisters, Santana, Janis, Moby Grape, Jefferson Airplane, Taj Mahal — his legacy will never end. Did we mention that he founded the Automatt and was the music producer for Apocalypse Now?

He is a beautiful example of redesigning life from the inside out. Thank you David…for your commitment and desire to create a peaceful and loving planet.

Marc Ayza with Coach Betty

From Barcelona, Spain, I am so happy to share the amazing drummer, Marc Ayza. His orgasmic nature is obvious on stage as he expresses the emotions that are difficult for him to verbalize. His sweet soul and passion for pure rhythm and music can be felt in his music and in his words.

Listen in…

Coach Betty, Marc Ayza and Yvette Summers

Marc was born in Barcelona, Spain and studies in the Luthier school. He has worked with many fabulous musicians including Quim Soler, Jorge Rossy, and Lluis Verges. He has conducted masterclasses with Bob Moses, Leon Parker and Jimmy Cobb. In 2000, he traveled to New York studying with Eric McPherson and Nasheet Waits and creating a masterclass with Brian Blade.

Since then, his resume is long and varied as he is found playing gigs every week in either Barcelona or New York. He is ready to take it to the world now! His CD “Offering” demonstrates his incredible talent.

To find out more about Marc and his music, go to MySpace.com/marcayza.

Antonia Moreno with Coach Betty

My special guest today from Barcelona, Spain is Antonia Moreno of Antonia’s Organic Restaurant. Her tag line is “Organic is Orgasmic.”  Her spirit is as lively as her tag line, and when you listen in you will see why I wanted to find her (3 cab rides later) and hear what she had to say. This is authentic Barcelona as Antonia did not speak english, and I did not speak spanish (un poquito) so we have her beautiful daughter, Shell, interpreting.

Coach Betty, Antonia Moreno, Yvette Summers and Shell Moreno

Antonia is a passionate chef who has been cooking without chemicals and as naturally as possible long before it was hip to be organic. She treats herself and her family’s ailments with natural healing products and organic food, of course, instead of any kind of medicine. She is an innovator with cooking in Barcelona as she has brought the vegetarian fare to a city where people travel far and wide to sample the tapas which are primarily meat dishes.

Her spirit is strong and so lively that even though she was considered strange opening up an Organic Vegetarian Restaurant, she was committed to bringing healthy orgasmic food to the world.

Thank YOU for your commitment to a healthy planet, Antonia!

To learn more, AntoniaOrganicKitchen.com.

Maricà Elles, my special guest, is a song writer and Franco-Spanish performer with a beautiful voice. It was fascinating to listen to her perspective on how the health of our world is dependent on women taking care of themselves. All over the world, the awareness of the need for women to step into their happiness is known. The opening audio to her interview is her beautiful voice singing live at the La Belge Biere in Agde, France where they serve coconut, strawberry and mango beers. You may be surprised at the song she is singing.

Check it out…

Marica Elles with Coach Betty

Singer, Choreographer, Dancer, and Actress Marica’ (Marie-Claude Caselles) was born in Isere in Voiron, Spain to Algerian parents, and is now living in the south of France. She likes to be defined as a citizen of the world. At 6 years of age she was dancing at the private academy of Grenoble, and continued to pursue dancing, acting and playing the guitar as a child. At 14 years old she was working semi-professional. She then became a professional dancer in the company of contemporary dancer Colette Priou in Grenoble.

Marica Elles Performing Live

In 2006, Marica’ decided to launch as a soloist writing her own music. Her 2nd CD is a message for world peace, and her style always returns to Latin Jazz with a key caribéenne créolis.

To listen to more of her music and learn more about her go to MySpace.com/maricaconsagracion.

Do you want to be inspired to believe that anything is possible? You will want to hear my special guest on this episode of CoachBettyLIVE! The delightful Karen Parsegian is a blind woman who knows that anything is possible. She shares her vision of what is meaningful and important in life. Her list of adventures since she went blind include throwing out the first pitch at a San Francisco Giant baseball game, whitewater rafting, and flying on a trapeze on Santa Monica pier. She talks about what it took to overcome the challenges of blindness and live an even a more fulfilling life.

She knows the juice of life…check it out…

Karen Parsegian

Karen Parsegian, found herself blind in 2002 when complications from an accident to one eye left her unexpectedly and totally blind in both. With more than 25 years of corporate and non profit experience under her belt, Karen now considers herself a work in progress and a student of reinventability. She speaks to schools and groups around the country about disability awareness and “ELBOW Theory” (experience life by overcoming whatever).

She was the subject of “A Daring Adventure,” (2004) a one hour documentary by Hoel Hockberg that premiered at 20th Century Fox. Karen lives in Sacramento and loves living with her hair blown straight back.

To communicate with Karen, email karenparsegian@sbcglobal.net.

Bonjour!

I am on the road in France with a side trip to Barcelona, Spain last weekend. The upcoming European interviews will begin to post on Friday, June 4th. I have interviewed Marica, singer/dance extraordinaire from Agde, France, Antonia Moreno of Antoina’s Organic Kitchen in Barcelona, and also Marc Ayza, fabulous drummer, also from Barcelona. Much more from Europe to come…

Tonight I am in Eze, France which is on the French Riviera between Monaco and Nice. It is a small village where the air is clear, and much of the food is organic. Our host is converting a neglected hillside property into a permaculture environment. He is a retired music producer from the San Francisco Bay Area who is recreating himself and exploring nature to a new level. I will interview him on his inspiring story so stay tuned for that.

Some of my observations of how Europe is helping to care for the planet:

• Turning lights on in a hotel has to be done with your room key-can’t leave the lights on when you leave
• Capturing rain to water yards is common practice
• Often see the French wearing the same clothes for several days in a row eliminating need to do laundry
• Hanging clothes on drying racks is typical practice…
• Every single toilet I have seen here has a dual flush mode

Let’s keep learning how to heal our planet?

To see photos of the adventure so far, go to www.facebook.com/coachbetty.  Become a fan!

Dr. Jenni Skyler

Dr. Jenni Skyler is a very smart and articulate clinician and sex therapist who has a beautiful description of the healing powers of sex. She shares some of her tips from a workshop she teaches titled “Becoming Orgasmic.” Her description of being orgasmic means allowing and surrendering to the joy of each and every moment. Wow, where have you heard that before? It is so inspiring to find people all over the earth who are speaking the same language. Dr. Skyler’s advice to parents includes talk to your children about sex EARLY AND OFTEN. She is passionate about helping us find the healthy expression of sexuality.

Listen in…

Jenni Skyler, PhD, is a sex therapist and  Director of The Intimacy Institute for sex and relationship therapy in Boulder, Colorado. She holds a doctorate in Clinical Sexology, a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology, and has worked in the field of sexual health as a therapist, educator, and public health consultant since 2005. Currently, Dr. Jenni is an expert author on SexualHealth.com and writes three columns: Sophisticated Sex for The Boulder Weekly; Sexy Shabbos with Dr. Jenni for Boulder Jewish News, and Sunday Sex Talk with Dr. Jenni on BuffSecret.com.

To reach Jenni and see what her offerings are, go to TheIntimacyInstitute.com.

N’Dea Davenport shares her story behind the superstardom of being the lead singer of “The Brand New Heavies.” She is a progressive musician, singer, songwriter and producer who has followed her dream and traveled the world. Her vision of how we can bring the planet back into balance includes embracing “living in the moment,” and nurturing and nourishing ourselves. There are so many wonderful healers working as musicians and traveling modeling the life that is restful, calm and happy. N’Dea Davenport is one of those people.

Listen in…

N'Dea Davenport

The soulful voice of vocalist/ songwriter/ producer N’Dea Davenport first emerged in 1991 when she became the front woman for the Acid Jazz British funk band, The Brand New Heavies.

But long before worldwide notoriety was present, she fell in love with music, dance, performing and the arts. “I think I got involved in almost everything creatively I could do when I was in school, to keep my mind busy to try and stay out of trouble. From sports to theater, you name it. I probably did it.” A regular routine of piano and dance studies were the core of her development. Ironic as it is, singing would later be the focus of her affections.

As soon as it was possible to “break out” as she calls it, she left her home town of Atlanta, with little more than 300 dollars on route to Los Angeles with the primary goal of just going somewhere she had never been to alone. Little did she know, that early sense of adventure would begin a chain-of-events that would change her life forever.

To learn more about NDea and listen to her music, go to MySpace.com/ndeadavenport.

Coach Betty’s special guest on this podcast is Carolyn Braddock, who is a straight shooter on talking sex. She shares information about a product, Aloe Cadabra, which helps you “flow like a river of ecstacy.” This personal lubricant  is 97% organic aloe that has a smooth and silky feel. There are statistics which show that 80-95% of women experience vaginal dryness…how about this Carolyn also discusses how to discover the inner sexuality that lives within you.

Listen in to learn more about how you can increase your satisfaction with the inner sexual YOU.

Carolyn Braddock is a nationally and internationally known consultant, educator, trainer, group facilitator, and author of “Body Voices: Using the Power of Breath, Sound, and Movement to Heal and Create New Boundaries.” She works with individuals, couples, families, groups, and businesses, and especially Aloe Cadabra.

Carolyn Braddock

Ms. Braddock founded the Institute on Child Abuse and Neglect in l981, which became The Braddock Body Process. This is a body-centered approach based in the ancient philosophy and art of Tai Ji and Qi Gong. The Institute on Child Abuse and Neglect was conducted through the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver and The Professional Psychology Department at the University of Northern Colorado from 1981-1984.

To learn more about Carolyn, go to BraddockBodyProcess.com.

To find out and order Aloe Cadabra, go to AloeCadabra.com.

Pleasure is a very good thing…what else do you do to increase your pleasure? Stay tuned here to learn much more.

Life Transformation Specialist, Natasha Abudarham, is on this episode of CoachBettyLive.com to help us understand ourselves better and find the FEEL GOOD place. She explains how we all have a natural life guidance system that is available to us at all times. Her 5-step process begins with awareness of negative thoughts and emotions and the next 4 steps prepare you to release them and free you up to live the life you desire. Natasha is so articulate and skilled at explaining how she makes this happen.

Listen in to find out how straight forward and easy it can be to attract everything you want.

Natasha Abudarham

Below you will find a short excerpt of Natasha’s amazing journey.

I moved house 15 times, changed job 8 times and lived in 5 countries all within 12 years. Each time I moved, I hoped to achieve something more fulfilling and a long lasting happiness.

My life was filled with short sharp highs and long, deep lows. I had no direction, no purpose and no footsteps to follow in. I was a victim of circumstance, lost in the world making the same mistakes over and over, falling in and out of life.

I would strive for success and recognition and take 2 steps forward, only to take another 3 steps back. It was like I was pinned to an elastic band that allowed me to only go so far, before the failure crept in and I would be pulled back again. The only thing that kept me focused was my dedication to finding the answers to questions I didn’t even know I was asking.

I just knew there had to be more, I knew I could be more, I knew life wasn’t supposed to be like this but I had no idea which direction to go in. All I knew was that one day I was going to turn a corner and it would be there. I didn’t know where that corner was, I didn’t know when I was going to turn it and above all I didn’t know what I would discover. All I knew was that I would ‘know’ when I got there.  My search took the best part of 20 years before it finally became clear.

What I found was Me.

My transformation was so remarkable that I decided to give up corporate life to start a new career in the personal growth & self empowerment arena and teach what I learned to others, so they too can find their true authentic self and can live with Passion, Propserity and Purpose.

I believe that we are all brilliant, we just have to start believing in ourselves and ask the right questions. Once we get onto the right pathway, we can achieve anything and everything, the world literally is our oyster.

I welcome you to experience the brilliant life you deserve.

You are speaking my language, Natasha!

Titilayo Adedokun is an amazingly beautiful woman from the inside out. She wanted to share her story and message with CoachBettyLIVE.com about the healing power of reaching out and helping another. The passion and love she exudes about her project in Africa helping school children shows the huge heart she carries around with her.

Listen to her inspiring experience and how she creates uplifted spirits wherever she goes…

Titilayo Adedokun

Titilayo Rachel Adedokun was born in Nashville, Tennessee to parents of Nigerian origin. A former Miss Ohio and Second Runner-up to Miss America, Ms. Adedokun’s talent and experience span different musical genres including opera, Broadway musicals, spirituals, jazz and popular Italian music. She has been noted by critics everywhere for her versatility and her unparalleled ability to captivate an audience.

Her stage accomplishments are many performing all over the world.  Her new CD, “A Child Again” is a good example of her musical diversity. From traditional Jazz, Yoruba songs (from Nigeria) to African-American Spirituals and Blues-inspired self-composed pieces, there is something to satisfy every discerning taste.

To learn more about Titilayo’s music and African Children sponsorship project, please email her through her website at TitilayoAdedokun.com.

Who can you reach out and help today? Notice how it feels inside.

Papa Carl Anderson is my very special guest sharing his amazing healing story about the power of music.  He writes “When I was sick, had been given last rites three times and had very little chance of surviving without two (organ) transplants, I went through a lot of psychological changes.  I knew what was happening and I worked hard to make peace with it.  What hit me most and has stayed with me, is all that seemed to matter was people…the people who had been a part of my life.  I don’t think people today pay enough attention to who they are and where they came from.” He turned to music…what he loved the most…and his touching story and what he shares about living life fully and in the moment underlines what Coach Betty LIVE! is all about.

Let him inspire you…

Papa Carl Anderson

Papa Carl is a former teacher, football coach, and more recently Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He spent most of his professional career working with adolescents and young adults. Following his serious health crisis, he promised himself that if he somehow survivied he would get back to playing guitar and being actively involved in music.

What resulted was quite unexpected. It began as simple thank you to all his friends who helped him through difficult times has turned into an annual fundraising concert “Papa Carl’s Jam for Life Foundation” attracting 35 bands and 600-700 hundred people to the banks of the Delaware River. That is what Coach Betty calls the domino affect of “healing power of music.”

Take Papa Carl’s advice:  ”Get out of your own way and let life in.”

To learn more, go to PapaCarl.com and JamForLifeFoundation.com.