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EXTREME MEASURES: FINDING A BETTER PATH TO THE END OF LIFE, by Dr. Jessica Zitter explains how medical teams make crucial decisions about the most critical patients, and how the medical profession is evolving it's approach to final stage care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Museum of Jewish Heritage presents the exhibition "Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not Far away.," from May 8, 2019-January 3, 2020. Museum Chairman Bruce Ratner discusses this groundbreaking exhibit and why it's so important now. For more on the museum, located in Battery Park City, visit Auschwitz.nyc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ATOMIC HABITS: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results, offers a proven framework for improving every day. Author JAMES CLEAR, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies to master the tiny behaviors that lead to extraordinary results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Whitney Museum's dedicated Education Center provides free drop-in programming and hands-on learning for families and kids of all ages, year round. Our guest is Heather Maxson, Director of School, Youth, and Family Programs, for a tour of all that the Whitney has to offer. For more, visit Whitney.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NO HUMAN IS ILLEGAL: An Attorney on the Front Lines of the Immigration War, is a journalistic memoir of being on the front lines of deportation. In the book, immigration reform attorney J.J. Mulligan Sepulveda offers his perspective as a professional working on the ground and dealing with the intricacies of our immigration system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amida Care, a not-for-profit health plan providing comprehensive coverage to New Yorkers with chronic conditions, including HIV and behavioral health disorders, is calling on New York State to expand access to Medicaid Special Needs Plans. Amida Care President and CEO Doug Worth discusses how such efforts could help achieve the goal of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the state by 2020. For more, visit amidacareNY.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In SOULFUL SIMPLICITY: How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More, Courtney Carver shows us how to pare down not only our closets but our mental and emotional spaces. Courtney Carver is the creator of the Project 333 Challenge and BeMorewithLess.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CARES recruits, trains and deploys African American mentors to help fill the pipeline for existing mentoring programs. We talk about how they provide the tools for mentors and mentees to thrive, and grow their own programs, with Chief Programs and Partnerships Officer Stephen Powell. For more, visit caresmentoring.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Career Confusion: 21st Century Career Management in a Disrupted World by Tracey Wilen helps clarify career paths for the future, and how to prepare for jobs that don't yet exist. For more, visit traceywilen.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GET IT TOGETHER: Ditch the Chaos, Do the Work and Design Your Success by Lauren Berger promises to you get on top of your workload and transform your career. Lauren Berger is the founder of CareerQueen.com and InternQueen.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Institute for Community Living, serving thousands of New Yorkers with transitional and rehabilitation services, has recently opened The East New York Health Hub, an integrated facility designed for areas of Brooklyn with some of the worst health outcomes in the city and the least access to care. ICL's President and CEO David Woodlock talks about the community response, and the connection between physical and mental health. For more, visit ICLinc.net.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MY ACCIDENTAL JIHAD: A LOVE STORY by Writer Krista Bremer tells the story of her unexpected life: Married to an older Muslim man from an impoverished Libyan village, as they raise two children with Arabic names in the American South. The story of her bi-cultural marriage gives insight into blended families of all kinds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Leo Trasande, a renowned pediatrician and environmental health researcher at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone, discusses the chemical risks facing children today. On December 20th, 106.7 Lite-FM is raising critical funds for lifesaving care at Hassenfeld, during our Hope For the Holidays Radiothon. Find out more, at litefm.iheart.com/hope/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE ANNE BYRN SAVES THE DAY COOKBOOK: 125 TRIED AND TRUE, EASY RECIPES TO RESCUE MEALTIME features uncomplicated ideas for a last minute dinner, your kid’s bake sale, or a holiday pot luck using ingredients you probably already have. For more, cakemixdoctor.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Based in the South Bronx, Neighborhood Shopp helps combat the social isolation experienced by many of New York City's elderly residents. Vladimir Rodriquez talks about how their friendly visiting program changes lives for both volunteers and seniors. To find out how to be matched with a senior on the Neighborhood Shopp waiting list, visit nshopp.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York City's famed Doug Varone and Dancers presents the World Premiere of everything is fine from December 12-16, at The New Ohio Theatre, 154 Christopher Street. Doug Varone discusses the show's creation, making modern dance accessible, and performing as an older artist. For more, visit dougvaroneanddancers.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Jersey Sharing Network is the non-profit responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for those in need in NJ, and for the National Recovery System. We discuss what the contribution means to both donor and recipient families with NJ Sharing Network President & CEO Joe Roth and board member Ezequiel Garcia--who is also a donor family member. For more, visit njsharingnetwork.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PLAYING BIG: FIND YOUR VOICE, YOUR MISSION, YOUR MESSAGE from women’s leadership expert Tara Mohr offers practical advice for women on how to create what they want most, whether in their career, their community or their home. For more, visit taramohr.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AWARE: The Science and Practice of Presence by Dr. Daniel M. Siegel, one of the preeminent experts on the human mind, offers an in-depth look at the science that underlies the effectiveness of meditation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ballet Hispanico, the nation's premiere Latino Dance Organization, presents their fall season at the Apollo Theater December 7-8th. CEO and Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro takes us backstage and talks about representing Latino culture in unpredictable ways. For more, visit Ballethispanico.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COOKING WITH SCRAPS: Turning Your Peels, Cores, Rinds and Stems into Delicious Meals. Chef and Urban Planner Lindsay Jean Hard's new cookbook helps home cooks take advantage of ingredients like cheese rinds, carrot tops and stale bread to save money and save food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, Backpacks for the Street will be out in force, delivering compassion to struggling New Yorkers. Co-founder Jayson Conner discusses his very personal reasons for his dedication to helping those in crisis, and talks about his vision for this new non-profit. For more, visit backpacksforthestreet.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE EXPLOSIVE CHILD: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, 'Chronically Inflexible' Children by Dr. Ross Greene offers help for parents of children with social, emotional and behavioral challenges. For more, visit livesinthebalance.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE WILLPOWER INSTINCT: HOW SELF CONTROL WORKS, WHY IT MATTERS & WHAT YOU CAN DO TO GET MORE OF IT. Author Dr. Kelly McGonigal, instructor of the Stanford University course, “The Science of Willpower”, gives us a crash choice in controlling our choices and shows us how to follow through with our promises. For more, visit kellymcgonigal.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The proposed Model's Bill of Rights is designed to protect the women and men posing for the camera, and set a professional standard for the modeling industry. Professional Model Simone Aptekman gives us an insight into the industry and it's challenges, including late payments--or no payment at all--threats of deportation and unsafe working environments. For more, visit modelsbillofrights.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lockey Maisonneuve's book A GIRL RAISED BY WOLVES tells the story of her harrowing childhood, battle through breast cancer, her mother's violent death. She hopes to inspire others with her journey to recovery and healing. For a schedule of her readings and yoga seminars in the NYC area, visit her Facebook page, A Girl Raised By Wolves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Priya Jadeja of Summit Medical Group MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Surgery team, guides us on a breast cancer journey from after diagnosis to recovery. For more, visit smgcancer.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE CODDLING OF THE AMERICAN MIND: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation For Failure, by First Amendment specialist Greg Lukianoff,explores the current cultural shift against free speech in higher education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer’s New Jersey provides free programs and services assisting those living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers right in their own state. President and CEO Ken Zaentz returns for a details on ALZNJ's fall fundraising walks and their resources open to all. For more, visit alznj.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deborah Reber's book is DIFFERENTLY WIRED: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World. From the creator of TILT Parenting, it's a game-changing guide for embracing the more than 20 percent of children who are neurodiverse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Community Resource Exchange is a nonprofit consulting firm working with New Sanctuary Coalition, an interfaith network assisting those facing detention and deportation. We talk about the work of both with CRE's Katie Leonberger and NSC's Ravi Ragbir. For more, visit CRENYC.org and newsanctuarynyc.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Raptor Trust is a not for profit wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education center in Morris County, NJ, celebrating their 35th anniversary with a fundraising event on September 27th. Executive Director Chris Soucy gives us a preview and talks about caring for injured birds and sharing the world with raptors. Theraptortrust.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

T.E.A.L is Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation, hosting their annual Brooklyn TEAL Walk/Run on Saturday, September 8th. Co-founder Pamela Esposito-Amery explains TEAL's mission and how they support women and families affected by the disease. For more, visit tealwalk.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TEMP: How American Work, American Business, and the American Dream Became Temporary, by Louis Hyman, details the history of the gig economy, it's benefits and drawbacks, and how we can best position ourselves for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jocelyn Perez, RN and Director of Nursing for Behavioral Health, Metropolitan Hospital, NYC Health and Hospitals, was recently honored with the Sloan Public Service Award by the Fund for the City of New York. We discuss her innovative improvements for patient safety and quality of care, and the changing culture around psychiatric issues. To learn more about the Fund for the City of New York please visit the website at fcny.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TALKING ACROSS THE DIVIDE: How to Communicate with People You Disagree with and Maybe Even Change the World, the new book by Justin Lee, focuses on how you can get through to people who think differently from you, one productive conversation at a time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MedShadow is a consumer advocacy resource focused on medications and their side-effects. Founder Sue Robotti talks about the effects of opioids on seniors and the value of "slow medicine." Medshadow.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly 60% of parents provide financial support to their adult children, up to age 39. Are you one of them? Personal Wealth Advisor Irvin Schorsch discusses how to give your kids a helping hand, without putting yourself in financial jeopardy. More at pcmadvisors.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friends of the Children New York is part of a nationwide organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through salaried, professional mentoring. Executive Director Gary Clemons explains their unique model and the impact of their work. For more, visit friendsnewyork.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Dara Kass, Attending Physician, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Emergency Medicine, discusses heat stroke and exhaustion, bug bites, drowning and other common summer injuries in the ER. nychealthandhospitals.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting Things Done for Teens: Take Control of Your Life in a Distracting World, is a strategic guidebook for teens to procrastinate less and get more done. Organizational Expert David Allen helps teenagers lay out the steps to clarify and execute their goals, and maintain control of their path.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million. Currently, AARP is calling on New York City to increase it's funding for Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities, NORC's, in an effort to help more seniors retire at home. NY State Director Beth Finkel explains. For more, visit aarp.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healthy nail care with Dr. Dana Stern. Based in NYC, Dr. Stern is one of the only dermatologists in the country who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of the nail. For more, visit drdanastern.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INVESTED: How Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger Taught Me to Master My Mind, My Emotions & My Money, by investor Phil Town and his daughter, attorney Danielle Town, tracks the story of how Phil taught Danielle investment skills, and outlines the process for the rest of us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wheelchairs Against Guns is a non-profit founded by Kareem Nelson, who uses his life- changing story to improve the lives of others and educate young people about the negative effects of bullying, gangs and violence. For more, visit wheelchairsaginstguns.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GETTING BACK TO HAPPY: CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR REALITY AND TURN YOUR TRIALS INTO TRIUMPHS, by Marc and Angel Chernoff, tells the story of how they re-engineered their mindset and committed themselves to daily tasks to stay motivated and positive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The GO Project is a 50-year old non-profit with year-round academic and family support programs for under-served, at-risk public school students in the Lower East Side and Brooklyn. Executive Director Gayle Villani talks about their unique approach, opportunities for volunteering and how they're combating summer learning loss. For more, visit goprojectnyc.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 LESSONS FOR LOVING: ADVICE FROM THE WISEST AMERICANS ON LOVE, RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE. Cornell professor and gerontologist Karl Pillemer interviewed 700 people, with an average of 43 years of marriage each, for his new book. He brings us their advice on how to pick your battles, how do deal with money woes and how to keep romance alive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York City's Police Athletic League provides a broad array of activities and services to 35,000 children in all five boroughs of the city, in full and part-time centers. Executive Director Fred Watts talks about PAL's newest programs to develop a positive rapport between police and children, and current challenges including social media and guns in schools. For more, visit palnyc.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the new book THIS IS THE YEAR I PUT MY FINANCIAL LIFE IN ORDER, New York Times reporter John Schwartz, shares he and his wife's financial mishaps in an everyman's guide to straightening out your money once and for all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.