Audrey Hope, Host of Hope For Relationships and Addiction Therapist

Deborah Kobylt LiveLeave a comment

Since the beginning of time, life has presented us with challenges, and the big test in life is figuring out how to handle them. But it seems lately, particularly since the onslaught of social media and 24/7 info being blasted onto our phones, we can’t get away from the noise.

And that creates anxiety, and a slew of other challenges we’re faced with. Question is, how?

Please welcome to our show Dr. Audrey Hope, trauma therapist and counselor at Seasons Rehabilitation in LA, and Audrey’s gift is sifting through the noise, showing us how to find balance and ultimately healing.

How? We talk about that. Ultimately, there’s various ways to deal with past trauma, but she focuses on healing, not blaming. Shifting, evolving, and forgiving (particularly yourself), with a focus on a health and the future. What do YOU want for your life, where to do you see yourself, and finding skills to get there.

Not woo-woo, just hard work, faith, and technique. She calls it soul healing. We’ll get into it.

Please join my conversation with #AudreyHope on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.

Madison Jennings, Communications Director with the Assistance League of Los Angeles

Deborah Kobylt LiveLeave a comment

The Assistance League Los Angeles has been dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults in the community through philanthropy, service, and dedicated programs for more than 106 years. Please welcome to our show Madison Jennings, communications director, who joins us to tell us more about the mission of League, in addition to their upcoming fundraiser, Really Big Shoe, a night of comedy being held at The Preseve LA, which is sure to draw a fun crowd while doing good in the community.

The Assistance League has improved the lives of more than 22,000 homeless, foster, and impoverished children in Los Angeles, and the need keeps growing, particularly in the areas of education, arts programs, and critical need services.

The Assistance League has a variety if focused programs, including scholarships, the foster children’s resource center, preschool learning center, theater for children, and operation school bell. We’ll talk about each during our interview.

As always, the Assistance League is always looking for dedicated volunteers. They also want everyone to know they are transparent with all fundraising and have been since they were founded more than 100 years ago. And I’m proud to say, I’m a member.

Please join me on all video and audio podcast platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE on all video and audio platforms. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.

Elex Michaelson, Award-Winning Journalist & News Anchor based in LA

Deborah Kobylt LiveLeave a comment

Award-winning journalist and news anchor Elex Michaelson dreamed of working in the news business since he was a kid. Well, that dream became a reality due to his
incredible work ethic, talent, determination, and undoubtedly good-natured personality. But don’t let that nice-guy persona fool you. Elex is tough. He can interview CA Governor Gavin Newsom in the morning and President Donald Trump in afternoon, and both will leave feeling like they got a fair interview, largely in part because they did.

Elex’s skill is that he knows how to ask a pointed question without picking a side,
giving his guest the room to answer. And I’m honored to welcome one of the best
newscasters in the business and my friend, Elex Michaelson, to our show today.
Elex has been the anchor of various nightly newscasts at @FoxLA and host of
#TheIssueIs, a smart political round up of the local, state, and national issues of the
week. The show’s success is largely due to Elex and his A-list Rolodex, including
former CA governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (Arnold actually took Elex to the gym to
give him work-out tips since), senators, legendary attorneys (Gloria Allred was on
Elex’s show with my husband, @JohnKobyltRadio, and he got the two to dance on
LIVE TV). Then there was the time he traveled with Newsom to China, interviewed
Kamala Harris, and so much more. Elex has a way of getting people on opposite sides
of the political spectrum to find common ground, and everyone leaves with a
handshake and feeling like they got their point across successfully. And ultimately, that
benefits the viewer.

Before #Fox11, Elex worked for @ABC7LA, and he told me about the time he covered
the Democratic National Convention and how he scored interviews with Bernie
Sanders, Hillary Clinton, and Donald Trump. And that’s all Elex’s hustle.

Then there’s his mother’s cookies. Crystal Michaelson brings them to every taping of
#TheIssueIs, something everyone looks forward to. The two are close, and there’s a
story behind that, too. So what does Elex do in his off time? We’ll ask. Where does he
get his cool socks? Well ask that, too. His favorite music? We’ve got a list.
Elex, thanks for having me on your show, too. Enjoyed every minute. It will be weird to
turn on the news every night and NOT see Elex, but he won’t be far. And his new
venture is sure to be exciting. Because he’ll make it that way.

Please join me in welcoming Elex Michaelson to my show, #DeborahKobyltLIVE on all
video and audio podcast platforms. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my
pleasure to welcome you here.

Mallary Tenore Tarpley, Author, #SLIP, Life in the Middle of Eating-Disorder Recovery

Deborah Kobylt Live

Please welcome to our show, #MallaryTenoreTarpley, mom, journalism professor at UT Austin, and author of SLIP, Life in the Middle of Eating-Disorder Recovery.

Mallary wrote this book to help others struggling with what she calls “the middle,” a gray space between sickness and recovery. Her story is a raw one. Having lost her mother at age eleven, she went deep with an eating disorder, being treated for anorexia and spending years in and out of treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital and other centers. She said in her book that she felt recovery was not within reach for her, but she works at it every day. There’s hope. There’s a way to heal, even if you relapse and find yourself in the middle. That’s okay.

Mallary says she discovered through therapy that she mentally wanted her body to stay at the age she was when she lost her mother. Her father tried everything, fearing he would lose his daughter and eventually had her treated in hospital. But it didn’t end there. She talks about the disorder, triggers, treatment, relapse, and brings it to present day, being married with two children.

Please join me in welcoming Mallary on all video and audio podcast platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends and family to this important conversation. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.

Dr. Lynn Ianni, PhD MFT, Family and Marriage Therapist

Deborah Kobylt Live

Have we raised resilient kids? Please welcome to our show Dr. Lynn Lanni, PhD, Family and Marriage Therapist, who joins us to talk about a growing trend in some households – adult children who are limiting communication with their parents, leaving them confused, not knowing how to handle the situation and asking themselves what went wrong. So I’ve invited Dr. Ianni to help sort things out so families can begin the healing process and start talking again.

Dr. Ianni said there’s a variety of reasons for this recent dynamic. Was there unresolved trauma? Is it social media influence? Did parents get trapped into the “everybody gets a trophy” mindset and not raise resilient kids? Was there an abusive parent? Could it be recent therapy trends? Whatever the underlying reason, it seems to be an issue particularly with millennial and Gen Z kids with their parents, and Dr. Ianni says there are ways to deal with it so adult children and parents feel safe again to communicate with love and mutual respect.

Please find my full interview with Dr. Ianni on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends to this important conversation. Whether you’re dealing with this or know someone who is, we can all benefit from this discussion. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.

Marianna Gatto, Author, The Italian Americans Of Los Angeles & Museum Director, IAMLA

Deborah Kobylt Live, Little Italy of LA

Italians have shaped the culture of America throughout this great nation, and
particularly here in Los Angeles. Please welcome to our show an expert in this field,
Marianna Gatto, Director of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles & Author,
The Italian Americans Of Los Angeles. And let me tell you, this book is incredible and
comprehensive. Marianna seems to have uncovered every inch of Italian heritage
throughout this great city.

Since Italians first came to this region, they have been agriculturalists, pioneers,
outlaws and dreamers, and have brought with them tremendous culture, science,
culinary expertise, and vibrancy to a variety of neighborhoods in Los Angeles, from
the ports in Long Beach and San Pedro up to the northern most sections of Los
Angeles.

Marianna’s comprehensive book talks about the trailblazers, winemakers, the original
Italian Hall and Little Italy, Hollywood, and of course the secret History that she has
uncovered. It wasn’t easy being the first Italians to grace the soil here, but hard work,
family, and perseverance carried them through. Today, Italians throughout Los
Angeles are honored and respected for their many contributions here, much of it
heralded at the #IAMLA Museum that Marianna has dedicated much of her life to
running in downtown LA.

Please welcome Marianna Gatto to our show today on our #LittleItalyPodcast,
LittleItaly Of LA Podcast and Deborah Kobylt LIVE.

I’m your host, Deborah Zara Kobylt, and it’s my honor to welcome you here

Deborah Kobylt & John Kobylt : Host of the John Kobylt Show on KFlam640 and iheart Radio & Podcast

Deborah Kobylt Live

Please give a warm welcome to our resident political analyst, #JohnKobylt, host of the award-winning #JohnKobyltShow on #iHeartRadio & #KFIam640, talking about the latest in California & LA, and how it is erects all of us.

For three decades, John has been presenting all sides of what’s happening in our great state and city, and he’s been the #1 rated radio and podcast because he holds nothing back.

We will discuss the state of the state, the latest with the fires, what jobs are coming and going in #California. We also address the homeless crisis, and it is a crisis in #LosAngeles. Where is the money is going, and much more to talk about. Then there’s the fires that consumed thousands of homes. How’s the rebuild going?

Agree with John or not, if we get up and speak out, we can have a healthier, safer city and state. But it’s upon all of us to do something, and sitting back and watch costs increase and quality of life decline should not be an option. And we talk about that.

Please join me on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and please give a warm welcome to @JohnKobyltOfficial today. Thanks for joining us.

Gigi de Manio, Fine Art Luxury Wedding Photographer & Author

Deborah Kobylt Live

It’s wedding season, at least in my family where it seems I’m attending a wedding
every other week! It’s been wonderful catching up with friends and family and
watching how happy couples handle their nuptials. Each has been beautiful and
unique.

So please welcome to our show a true expert in the field of wedding photography, Gigi
de Manio, who joins us to talk about her experience in putting out the event of your
dreams and how to have that captured in photos.

Gigi has photographed many celeb clients as well, including Chelsea Clinton, and I
asked her what it was like capturing the moment her dad, former President Bill
Clinton, walked her down the aisle. How do you get the perfect shot that also looks
natural and unrehearsed?

Gigi gives us some tips and tricks not only during our podcast, but she also talks
about it in her beautiful book, SILVER Moments Into Memories, a stunning photo book
from some of the weddings she’s shot around the world. In fact, her work has been
featured in People, Martha Stewart Weddings, Vera Wang on Weddings, Modern
Bride and The NY Times, to name a few.

Gigi is THE go-to expert when it comes to photographing weddings, and her story on
how she got into the business is an interesting one. Let’s just say it wasn’t planned
and that she fell into it during her college days. We’ll talk about that, in addition to her
growing up in Sarasota, my home town. In fact, I met Gigi through her identical twin
sister, Jackie, an accomplished woman in her own right. And of course, being of Italian
descent, we’ll discuss some Italian traditions and inspirations she can share with us,
too.

Please join us on #DeborahKobyltLIVE on all video and audio podcast platforms. Our
interview will also be simulcast on #TheSarasotaPodcast and #LittleItalyPodcast as
well. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I’d like to thank you for joining us.

Suze Yalof Schwartz, CEO and Founder, Unplug Meditation App

Deborah Kobylt Live

Knowing when to unplug from the noise in life is critical, and lately in Los Angeles,
it’s survival. The stress from the recent fires and political unrest is a lot to take on,
but we have to find a way to stay balanced and healthy.

Please welcome to our show, #SuzeYalofSchwartz, founder of #Unplug meditation
and wellness center and the Unplug app. And let me tell you, if you’re not near Los
Angeles and cent get to her studio, the app is a MUST! First off, it’s reasonable,
and it’s packed with daily practices of breathing and relaxation exercises that are
easy, relaxing, peaceful, and critical to bringing us to a place of feeling calm and
centered. And if we feel calm and centered, we can tackle almost anything in life,
because we’re of a clear mind. And that’s when the magic happens.

Suze lost her home in the #Palisades #fire, and it her daily meditation retreat that’s
pulled her through. In fact, when I saw her posts almost immediately after the
fires, I was stunned at her sense of calm, and she says it’s because of her daily
practice e of breathing and movement. And we’ll be talking about how you can do
this, too. Doesn’t take a lot of time or money, just a few minutes. And I’m right
there with you, because regulating my emotions is a journey I’ve been on for some
time, and these simple techniques really help.

Please join my conversation with Suze on all video and audio platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host,
#DeborahZaraKobylt, and I thank you for joining us.

Jake Steinfeld, Body by Jake founder, Actor, Entrepreneur

Deborah Kobylt Live

Please welcome to our show my friend, Jake Steinfeld, founder of Body By Jake, the
phenom fitness lifestyle routine that’s changed bodies from flabby to fit worldwide.
But that’s just part of his story. Jake is also a successful entrepreneur and he’ll be
talking about a new product that he’s launching. He is also an established actor, and is
one of my all-time favorite movies (think Eddie Murphy).

In a town rumored to be transactional, he’s anything but, having been married for
decades to my beautiful friend, with whom he shares four children. Jake is a family
guy, and often referred to as the “Honorary Mayor of Pacific Palisades,” and yes his
home, and just about everything in it, burned to the ground in the January fires. But
perhaps it’s his resilience that I most admire, always looking ahead, creating new
business opportunities, remaining positive, and focusing on rebuilding. And I thought,
there’s a lot we can learn from Jake Steinfeld about how to keep going even when the
world seems to be going up in smoke, and he joins us to talk about his life, career,
family, and incredibly positive attitude that he lives by. And there’s more…we’ll ask him
about any possible political ambitions we’re hearing about, too.

Please join me in welcoming Jake Steinfeld on all video and audio podcast platforms
of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I’m your host,
#DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.