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59 Episodes 2011 - 2012
Episode 0
Sun, May 1, 2011
In this episode of Lifestyle Magazine, Ruta Lee interviews Phyllis Diller.
Episode 1
Sun, May 8, 2011
In this episode of Lifestyle Magazine, Ruta Lee interviews Stefanie Powers and Debbie Reynolds.
Episode 2
Sun, May 15, 2011
Ruta Lee sits down with Rip Taylor to talk about the abuse he suffered as a child and how he overcame it through the years to become one of America's beloved comedians. Robert David Hall of CSI stops by Ruta's to talk about the horrible accident where he lost part of both legs but has still managed to have a successful career on one of the hottest shows on television and also pursue his musical dreams, releasing an album of original music.
Episode 3
Sun, May 22, 2011
In this episode of Lifestyle Magazine, Ruta Lee interviews Reverend Dr. Della Reese on her humble beginnings as a gospel and then R&B singer, her longterm marriage to Franklin, her acting career on such shows as "Touched by An Angel" and the church where she is a minister. In the second half of the show Ruta Lee sits down with America's Favorite Daytime Couple -- Bill and Susan Seaforth Hayes -- to talk about how they have handled their marriage and working together for so many years, what it was like for Susan to become stepmother to Bill's children and their active involvement in their church.
Episode 4
Sun, Jul 3, 2011
Birth order can affect your parenting style or the way you deal with other people. Author Dr. Kevin Leman shares his findings on how birth order can influence why we are who we are. Also, Mike Tucker interviews legendary astronaut, Buzz Aldrin.
Episode 5
Sun, Jul 24, 2011
Ken Cooper, author of Held Hostage, was a prominent fund raiser and respected public relations official for a Christian college, but his alter ego turned him into Florida's notorious Gentleman Bank Robber.
Episode 6
Sun, Aug 7, 2011
Marriages are ending at an alarming rate and now, more than ever, it's the woman who's choosing to end the marriage. What's causing this trend, and what can be done about it? On this Mad About Marriage episode, Dr. Willard and Joyce Harley from Marriage Builders shed some light on this growing trend.
Episode 7
Sun, Aug 14, 2011
Harmony Dust, former exotic dancer and author of Scars and Stilettos, shares her story of being a graduate with a master's degree to being a stripper. She now runs "Treasures," a ministry for those formerly in the sex industry. Special cooking segment: Vegetarian cookbook author and instructor Debi Pedersen cooks with Mike and Gayle.
Episode 8
Mon, Sep 5, 2011
Rebecca Alonzo's childhood was a nightmare. She and her family were terrorized by a man who eventually shot her parents. Rebecca, author of The Devil in Pew Number Seven, shares her ordeal and healing.
Episode 9
Sun, Aug 28, 2011
You can fill your plate and still lose weight! One of the plan's creators, Dr. Diana Fleming, is back with us to share more information about this exciting approach to getting into shape and staying fit.
Episode 10
Mon, Sep 12, 2011
Every relationship needs boundaries. Even married couples must learn when to say yes and when to say no. Psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud, author of, Boundaries, has helped countless couples know what boundaries are, and how to set them.
Episode 11
Sun, Aug 21, 2011
Today's program features former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Frank Pastore, author of Shattered. Frank grew up in a dysfunctional family, became an atheist, and now has a great story to share.
Episode 12
Mon, Sep 19, 2011
Dr. John McDougall and Dr. Hans Diehl discuss heart disease and how you can reverse this deadly health condition through diet.
Episode 13
Mon, Sep 26, 2011
Depression strikes more than 35 million people in the United States every year. It can be triggered by loss, trauma, abuse, neglect, divorce, addiction. It can seem overwhelming. But there is a way to beat it, and author Dr. Thelma Wells shares how.
Episode 15
Mon, Oct 10, 2011
Author Kevin Leman shows women how making a few changes in attitude, behavior, and communication style can revolutionize their relationships and bring out the very best in their husbands and children. Also in this episode, Debi Pedersen shows us how to cook delicious and healthy food by "Making It Meatless!". Click here to see the recipes.
Episode 16
Mon, Oct 17, 2011
Is it possible for husband and wife to actually be equal partners in a relationship, or is that idea simply a myth? In this Mad About Marriage episode, Willie and Elaine Oliver discuss marriage partnerships, division of labor and head-of-household concepts.
Episode 17
Mon, Oct 24, 2011
It's really very simple to get healthy and to stay that way, according to Drs. Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman. They're the authors of Keep It Simple, Keep It Whole: Your Guide to Optimum Health. Dr. John McDougall joins the discussion.
Episode 18
Mon, Nov 7, 2011
Did you know that most of us operate from our left brain hemisphere? However, for those who operate mostly from their right hemisphere, this can affect how they learn, function and relate to others. Join Melanie West as she helps us navigates this mental maze.
Episode 19
Mon, Nov 14, 2011
David Aikman, who spent 23 years with Time Magazine, is an award-winning print and broadcast journalist, a best-selling author, and a foreign affairs commentator based in the Washington, D.C.-area. Join us in this riveting discussion about religion and politics.
Episode 20
Mon, Nov 21, 2011
Sixty percent of second marriages fail. Yours can be among the ones that succeed. Relationship expert Dr. Les Parrott shows how you can beat the odds and make remarriage the best thing that's ever happened to you. Now is the time to acquire the skills needed to build a future together that is everything marriage can be.
Episode 21
Mon, Nov 28, 2011
In 2004, Tina Zahn drove up to a bridge and jumped. Miraculously, a state trooper caught her wrist and saved her. On today's program, Zahn shares what led to her severe depression and how she was able to return to hope.
Episode 22
Mon, Dec 5, 2011
Optimal female health is dependent on many factors and Dr. Bob DeMaria shares how women can balance their ever-changing hormones through proper care and diet.
Episode 23
Fri, Dec 23, 2011
Author and speaker, Deborah Smith Pegues, shares real-life dumb choices of ordinary people and biblical characters, and reveals the secrets for making good decisions.
Episode 24
Thu, Jan 5, 2012
In this Mad About Marriage episode, marriage and family therapist Dr. Linda Mintle dispels relationship myths that can hinder one's marriage. She is the author of I Married You, Not Your Family, and Nine Other Relationship Myths That Can Ruin Your Marriage.
Episode 25
Thu, Jan 12, 2012
Dr. Anthony Cardillo and Dr. Becky Wang identify the side effects of various common medications.
Episode 26
Thu, Jan 19, 2012
Dr. Henry Cloud shares why at various times in one's life, it is necessary to end a relationship, whether it be personal or professional.
Episode 27
Thu, Jan 26, 2012
Terry Caffey, from Across America Ministries, discusses how he lost his wife and kids through a violent homicide, and how God brought him out of that darkness to a place of salvation and healing.
Episode 28
Thu, Feb 2, 2012
Margaret Brownley, author of Grieving God's Way, shares helpful tips for working through one's grief.
Episode 29
Thu, Feb 9, 2012
A lively discussion with Dr. Hans Diehl and Dr. John McDougall on various health issues and how they can be alleviated or eliminated through proper dietary care and exercise.
Episode 30
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman walks readers through their own personal five-day action plan to change their lives by concentrating on becoming who they really want to be.
Episode 31
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
In her signature honest and transparent style, author Donna Partow joins us to offer encouragement and help for women who "signed up for" a great marriage, lifelong friendships, and vibrant health, but now find themselves in a life they didn't sign up for.
Episode 32
Thu, Mar 1, 2012
On this program, Dr. Anthony Cardillo and Dr. Becky Wang will help you determine if you are having an actual heart attack or just experiencing symptoms of a bad meal.
Episode 33
Thu, Mar 15, 2012
There are many adult children who continue to make life painful for their parents and grandparents. Author Allison Bottke shares how we can establish boundaries with our dysfunctional adult children to enable hope and healing to take place.
Episode 34
Thu, Mar 22, 2012
Marriage and family counselors, Milan and Kay Yerkovich share the various styles of love, and why our relationships with our spouses and kids are the way they are.
Episode 35
Thu, May 17, 2012
Dr. Richard Land of the Southern Baptist Ethics Commission joins us to discuss an important, but oft-forgotten subject: religious liberty and what it means to our faith and family.
Episode 36
Thu, May 10, 2012
What is "negaholism"? Are you one? And how do you handle the complainers in your life? Carol Cannon, author of Hooked on Unhappiness, answers these questions and more on today's program.
Episode 37
Thu, May 3, 2012
Dr. Michael Gerson and Sheila Matthews join Mike and Gayle Tucker to discuss parenting and how labeling one's child can be destructive, and how it can sabotage the child for a lifetime.
Episode 38
Thu, May 24, 2012
There's a lot of research on the prevention side of medicine - but what if we look at not just preventing illness but getting to the next level. Can we actually step up physical well-being to improve such things as eyesight or to obtain more energy? Dr. Becky Wang and Dr. Anthony Cardillo share their study on this particular subject. Chef Debi Pedersen concludes the episode showing us how to make two delicious French recipes.
Episode 39
Thu, Jun 7, 2012
On this Mad About Marriage episode, authors Dr. Charles Schmitz and Dr. Elizabeth Schmitz shed light on how to make a marriage successful and long-lasting. The Schmitz's discuss their most recent book, Building a Love That Lasts, with hosts Mike and Gayle Tucker.
Episode 40
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Striving for perfection may be an all too familiar topic for women and men alike. Author and humorist Nancy Kennedy shares her thoughts on making peace with imperfection by recognizing God's love for us as we are. Kennedy discusses how the perfect woman, such as the Proverbs 31 woman, does not exist.
Episode 41
Thu, Jun 21, 2012
Is your body in need of a detox? Dr. Robert Demaria, author of Drugless Guide to Detoxification, offers his practical advice for improving health without drugs.
Episode 42
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
Is teen violence on the rise? Patti Giggans, executive director of Peace Over Violence, and Mikell Crumble, a Peace Over Violence volunteer, discuss the frequency of teen violence in our society today, reasons for its occurrence, ways to curb it, and how to offer support to those in need. Chef Debi Pedersen concludes the episode showing us how to make three delicious breakfast recipes.
Episode 43
Thu, Jul 5, 2012
Willy and Elaine Oliver, directors of the Department of Family Ministries at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Silver Spring, MD, join hosts Mike and Gayle Tucker on this episode of Mad About Marriage. The Oliver's help define marriage commitment, discuss the challenges of marriage, and share their understanding of living "happily ever after."
Episode 45
Thu, Jul 12, 2012
Former professional baseball star and current Christian radio host Frank Pastore shares his journey from atheism to finding God's love. Pastore describes his transformation in his book, Shattered, providing a meaningful understanding of what it means to be a Christian
Episode 46
Thu, Jul 26, 2012
Hosts Mike and Gayle Tucker welcome Dr. Thelma Wells, author of Ready to Win Over Worry and Anxiety. Wells discusses how to overcome anxiety, a biological response to fear. According to Wells, a key step in defeating anxiety and worry is to know that you are loved.
Episode 47
Thu, Aug 9, 2012
Hosts Mike and Gayle Tucker are joined by Dr. David Schnarch, a licensed clinical psychologist, director of the Marriage and Family Health Center in Evergreen, Colorado, and author. Dr. Schnarch answers common questions on intimacy in a marriage and the relationship between spirituality and sex.
Episode 48
Thu, Aug 16, 2012
Dr. Carla Hannaford speaks about the benefits of movement and activity from before birth to the end of life. Hannaford shares information from her book, Smart Moves, that shows the effects of movement and relaxation on brain functioning and development. David Garcia and Sandra Rocha from the Learning Gym contribute to the discussion on movement and overall health.
Episode 49
Thu, Sep 27, 2012
Elizabeth Brown, author of Living Successfully with Screwed-Up People, reveals how to make relationships work with difficult people and challenging situations. Chef Debi Pedersen concludes the episode showing us how to make two delicious meatless burgers.
Episode 50
Thu, Aug 23, 2012
On this episode of "Mad About Marriage," Joe Beam, author of Getting Past Guilt and founder of LovePath, discusses how to deal with guilt in a healthy way.
Episode 51
Mon, Aug 27, 2012
Dave Schmelzer, author of Not the Religious Type shares how he went from being an atheist to becoming a man of great faith. He's created a place where faith can blossom in the very secular, skeptical world of Harvard University.
Episode 53
Thu, Sep 6, 2012
Did you know that what we think can be toxic to our bodies? Caroline Leaf, researcher and author of Who Switched Off My Brain? discusses how to avoid toxic thought patterns and how we can achieve our greatest potential for healthy living.
Episode 54
Thu, Sep 13, 2012
You've heard it said that time is money. On this Mad About Marriage episode, Laura Vanderkam, author of 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think, is going to help us learn to better manage these two precious resources as a means to improving our marriage. Vanderkam has practical advice on how to fit all the important and essential things you need to do, including sleep, into your busy life.
Episode 55
Thu, Sep 20, 2012
There's no pain like that of losing a child. Our guest, Elizabeth Brown, author of Surviving the Loss of a Child, will show us some specific steps toward grief recovery.
Episode 56
Thu, Oct 11, 2012
Is it possible to love and honor your aging parents without suffering spiritual, emotional or financial bankruptcy? Author Allison Bottke will show us how to break out of the cycle of chaos, crisis and drama with her book, Setting Boundaries with Your Aging Parent.
Episode 57
Thu, Oct 18, 2012
Our guest is Dr. Linda Mintle, one of the nation's leading authorities on eating disorders. She's the author of Making Peace with Your Thighs: Get Off the Scale and Get On with Your Life. She's here to create a paradigm shift in women's thinking about body image.
Episode 58
Sun, May 27, 2012
In this episode of Lifestyle Magazine, our celebrity correspondent Ruta Lee sits down with Chelsie Hightower from "Dancing With the Stars" and everyone's favorite coroner, Robert David Hall from "CSI".
Episode 61
Thu, Nov 29, 2012
Our special friend Ruta Lee sits down with actress and former Miss America, Lee Meriwether. And later, Ruta interviews Jeopardy! host, Alex Trebek.
Episode 62
Thu, Dec 6, 2012
On today's Lifestyle Magazine, our special friend, Ruta Lee sits down with actress Catherine Hicks from "7th Heaven." Catherine's husband, Scott Yeagher joins them, as well as Ruta's husband, Web Lowe.
Episode 63
Sun, Jun 26, 2011
Fathers are a role model for their kids in many ways. Mike Tucker sat down recently with Tim Conway Jr. and Sr. for a very fun interview about what life is like being a Conway. Mike gets the scoop from radio personality Tim Conway Jr. about what it was like being comedy icon Tim Conway's son and of course Tim Conway Sr. had his own observations on fatherhood to make during the interview. Enjoy the laughter!