Daena Smoller: I Dare You: To Live a Positive Life!

by Debbi Dachinger, Dare To Dream Radio Host, Wed. 11am PT www.healthylife.net

I recently interviewed Daena Smoller from the HealthyLife.net Radio Show Larry & Daena Do VEGAS. We had a brilliant conversation. I dare you to accept Daena's dare!

Debbi: What is the greatest lesson you’ve learned?

Daena: The greatest lesson I've ever learned has 3 parts, really.  The first is that you truly DO need to 'put the oxygen mask on yourself first', before you can help anyone else because you can't really trust others to take care of you, even when you pay them to do so.  The second is always pay attention to that intuitive voice inside.  And the third is NEVER take a bath and leave something to cook in the toaster oven unattended (still sorry about that Mom & Dad!)

Debbi: What is something you are deeply grateful for?

Daena:    I'm truly grateful for having had young, hip, well-educated, cultured and gracious parents who proved every day, how much they loved their children.

Debbi: What’s the most important thing you do to keep your life positive?

Daena: I'd have to say that trying to do some good for myself in thought, through food and exercise and deeds for both myself and others, helps to keep my life positive.  And, knowing that I never lied, cheated or stole anything that belonged to someone else, doesn't hurt either!

Debbi: If you could DARE the listeners to do anything that will create positive change for them, what would you dare them to do today?

Daena:  If I could DARE listeners to do something that could create a positive change for them, I would have to turn my attention back to my own #3... do your best to think a happy thought or two, be grateful every day for 'something', treat your body well and help someone else - even if it's as small an effort as picking up a piece of trash outside and disposing of it correctly. You never know who will see you perform such a deed and become inspired to do something 'good', too.

Listen to Larry & Daena DO VEGAS! at www.healthylife.net the Thursdays 2pm PT and call in with YOUR questions during the show between 9 - 10 am, PT at 800-555-5453.

THE TOUGHEST MEAT CAN BE MOST DESIRABLE

By Daena Smoller



As a radio field journalist for HealthyLife.net, I have the fantastic opportunity to cover a variety of events. One such recent blogger excursion for me was the 2010 SILVERMAN Triathlon in Southern Nevada.


SILVERMAN is hailed as the most challenging triathlon in the United States. And it’s not even a qualifying competition so no doubt, these triathlon participants are competing in SILVERMAN for the sheer thrill of it and a sense of accomplishment and self-satisfaction.


Needless to say and as I’m sure anyone would expect me to do, I had it in mind that I would write a terrific article about this grueling competition that in full, encompassed a mind-blowing 2.4 mile open water swim in a chilly mountain lake, followed by a 112 mile bike ride through the breath-taking, rugged and totally unforgiving mountain / desert terrain of the 1.5 million acre Lake Mead National Recreation Area (the nation’s first national recreation area, 1964) and an exigent 26.2 mile run.


However, my best intentions of writing a sports-minded article literally exploded into a billion little pieces when I arrived on-site during the day of SILVERMAN registration. Why? Because this was a single woman’s WONDERLAND! Thousands of hard male bodies were everywhere with the majority clad in colorful spandex suitable for long bike rides that truly eliminates any real work for the imagination. Simply put, no “easy-fit” jeans being sported here!


So here’s what I'd really like to share about covering SILVERMAN:


To those women searching out a cool means of meeting men outside of traditional ‘meat’ markets, consider planning your next vacation around a competitive event such as SILVERMAN. But don’t attend just as a spectator, volunteer! Sure! You can volunteer at most competitions like assisting with registration (a perfect opportunity introductory face-to-face time) or volunteer at an AID station (physical contact may actually occur while a biker or runner is reaching out to grab the bottle of water or other sustenance that you’re offering). And don’t forget to take advantage of attending the additional events surrounding the competition, too (great opportunity to show off your social skills).


If you need motivation, check out these photos of the awe-inspiring landscapes and of course, some of the fine competitors of SILVERMAN 2010, HERE.

JEFF BRIDGES WAS "THE GORGEOUS MAN"

In February of 2008, I flew from Los Angeles to New Orleans and as I was walking through the airport along with others from the same plane, I turned around and caught a glimpse of a good looking man. Well, “gorgeous” is what I actually thought. He looked kind of familiar but I was focused on getting outside to meet my ride.

I exited the airport and was pretty much alone until two men exited and stood about ten feet away from me. I turned to look, the same as one turns to look at the driver of the next car while waiting for a red light to change to green, and the ‘gorgeous’ man was one of the two. Within another couple of seconds, I realized who it was.

So I fumbled for a piece of paper and a pen and walked over to the ‘gorgeous’ man and asked him for his autograph. I don’t think he was really in the mood to meet and greet fans, but he proved himself as gracious as he was good looking, took my paper and pen and asked to whom he should make out the autograph. And that’s when I unintentionally pulled a “classic star-struck Daena Smoller”… my mouth went all dry from excited nerves and I actually had to think before I could remember and offer my name!

This past Sunday night, I was thrilled to see that the gorgeous man, JEFF BRIDGES, won the BEST ACTOR OSCAR for CRAZY HEART!

Now for a stellar line-up of broadcasting celebrities, you’ll definitely want to tune into HealthyLife.net everyday and don’t miss the new program that’s making loads of headlines around the world … HealthyLife.net NEWS @ 7!

BRAIN TEASER

By Daena Smoller


The other day, I received an email with the following message...can you read it?


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Cna yuo raed tihs? Olny 55 plepoe
out of 100 can.

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I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a
rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a
wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the
rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit
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the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was
ipmorantt!


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There Are Amazing People Everywhere...Like Gary Solomon

By Daena Smoller

There are many special people making a positive difference in the world and on behalf of the all-positive talk radio network, HealthyLife.net, I'm pleased to write a few words about one such person in New Orleans and the cause he championed.

Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré is the oldest active continuous live playhouse in the United States, located right across the street from the Cabildo at Jackson Square in New Orleans’ French Quarter. Two buildings make up the theater which actually has a main auditorium for large productions and a second, smaller auditorium used for a variety of performances. Before 1788, the building with the smaller stage was actually a wooden structure serving as a residence for the Bishop (of the St. Louis Cathedral located across the street, standing at the center of Jackson Square) and after the building burned in 1788 in one of the two great French Quarter fires, the property was rebuilt in 1789 to house the last ruling Spanish Governor of Louisiana.

For almost a hundred years, Le Petit Theatre has been a cultural gem in New Orleans with a great deal of historical significance. But financial issues and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina brought Le Petit Theatre to its knees and by March of 2009, the theater Board of Directors was forced to lay off the theater staff. It looked like the curtain was about to fall permanently inside the French Quarter icon. But then, something amazing happened.

Gary Solomon, a young man from New Orleans who had recently opened his own entertainment company, the Solomon Group, stepped up and offered his services and those of his company to take temporary control of the property and turn the bleak situation around…all at no charge. Less than a year later filled with hard work, fundraisers, special events, new management and a 2010 full slate of desirable upcoming stage productions, the theater has experienced a doubling of subscriptions and widespread renewed interest in Le Petit Theatre. Be sure to visit the website of Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré and sign up for the e-blast newsletter and check out the upcoming stage productions and other special events.

Hats off to Gary Solomon who provides a shining example of dedication to his hometown community. But who is this man? Here’s more information from his published biography:

Gary Solomon is the President of Solomon Design Associates and its parent company, Solomon Group. Current and recent ventures include the creation of a signature entertainment attraction for the National World War II Museum; the General Management of Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre; the new Broadway-bound musicals White Noise and Same Color Sky; the Tony-nominated revival of Guys and Dolls and After the Storm – an inspiring non-profit theatre and film project created in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and produced with Rosie O’Donnell. Gary earned his degree from New York University where he studied in the Technical Production Track at the Tisch School of the Arts. As a talented young designer, he was invited to collaborate with world-renowned architect and designer David Rockwell to create a showcased design installation. He serves on the boards of the NO / AIDS Task Force and the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. In 2008, the New Orleans weekly magazine, GAMBIT, honored him as one of the city’s top achievers. WWL-TV, the New Orleans CBS affiliate, profiled him as a rising entrepreneur and philanthropist. NEW ORLEANS Magazine honored him as one of 2009’s Top People to Watch. Today, Gary’s skills and interests generate business and creative successes in many different ways for himself, his partners, clients and community.

I hope this blog has been of some inspiration to you. And for further daily inspiration and enlightenment, you’ll want to check out and tune into the amazing mind – body – spirit – green programming all available to you for free, at HealthyLife.net. And of course, don’t forget to get your daily dose of good news with no fear with NEWS @ 7, exclusively at HealthyLife.net!

OVERCOMING BAD DREAMS & THOUGHTS

By Daena Smoller


At the end of the last dream I had before I woke up this morning, I was walking back to someplace I can't now identify but it held people waiting for me. I stopped at some kind of storefront along the way to purchase a large container of liquid, like a huge container of antifreeze. I picked up the container and handed it and my money over to the guy behind the counter. He took both, rang up the sale and handed the container back to me. However, when I arrived at my destination, I bent over to place the container on the floor and found that not only was there no cap, but there was nothing in the bottle. I turned around and started on my way back to the store to rectify the matter with the swindler. But I never made it; I woke up before I reached my destination.

So I woke up pretty miffed...unfinished business and all that. I chalked up the aggravating dream as just a reminder of how I feel about others with whom I've had similar dealings over the last couple years ... for real. Well, it was either for that reason or the generous amount of pretzels I consumed before I went to bed last night.

When I got to my office and downloaded my first batch of emails for the day, the following "Thought for the Day" came through from the local community mailing list:

"Life is way too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so Love the people who treat you right and forgive the ones who don't."

Of course, it's a very lovely sentiment and a good rule of thumb for emotional well being. I think however, that when the treatment by others vastly exceeds something that just isn't nice, one should do what one can to make things right (like taking legal action when necessary) and apply the good thought of the day to normal life.

But for so many, applying the good thought of the day doesn't last more than a moment or so because frankly, real life isn't always that easy-going. That's why there's a plethora of on-going positive self-improvement and enlightenment programming on HealthyLife.net. For example, there's Lynn Andrews' show, KINDRED SPIRITS, which airs the 4th Tuesday of every month, part of the network's Visionary Series.

During KINDRED SPIRITS, Lynn Andrews takes you along on the path of the heart and coaches you on how to balance your physical and spiritual worlds in order to discover and grasp the amazing possibilities that open up to you as you explore the vastness and positive aspects of a powerful life. Check out this fascinating biographical information about Lynn Andrews:

Lynn V. Andrews is an internationally acclaimed best-selling author who has written 18 books published in 12 languages, a series of powerful meditation cards and over 20 meditation and teaching tapes. Her work is beloved by millions who have read her books over the several decades. Considered a preeminent teacher in the field of personal development, Lynn Andrews is a 21st Century shaman whose words reflect her path - a path of heart. She teaches and shows people how to live a life that is truly balanced, with one foot in the physical and one in the spiritual.

Shamanic knowledge and practice is at the very heart of creation. Throughout time, shamans have practiced the art of choreographing energy in a nonlinear field. It is Lynn's intention that we understand how all that is sacred in life weaves together within our world. For fifteen years, women and men from all over the world have gathered with Lynn for her annual Joshua Tree four-day retreat. In 1994, and thus The Lynn Andrews Center for Sacred Arts and Training (Mystery School) was created.

The opportunities are there for you to take control and make your life better and HealthyLife.net has the lion's share of such opportunities, just waiting for you to get involved. Check out the HealthyLife.net website and browse the fascinating shows and show hosts and chances are, HealthyLife.net programming will instantly become a favorite of yours. And don't forget to kick off your day the right way with the revolutionary new NEWS @ 7, a brand new feature of HealthyLife.net that is revolutionizing the broadcast news industry.

And one last personal piece of advice...lay off the pretzels before bedtime!

A BLUE MOON USHERS IN NEW YEAR, NEW DECADE AND BRAND NEW PROGRAMMING

By Daena Smoller

It’s the morning of New Years Eve and it just dawned on me (no pun intended), not only will a new year be ushered in within a matter of hours, but an entire new decade…and it all takes place under a Blue Moon.

Personally, I’m not sure what to think about a “blue moon” other than the fact that it’s the occurrence of a second full moon within the same month, but it does strike me as kind of cool that this somewhat rare event is happening on the eve of a new year, let alone an entire new decade. Astrologers may have a different take on it so for those of you interested in learning more about what’s going on in the sky and how it may affect you, you’ll definitely want to check out Kristin Fontana’s Astrology radio show on the all-positive talk network, HealthyLife.net.

In addition to all the fascinating positive programming you’ve come to depend upon at HealthyLife.net (the cornerstone of the network’s philosophy since its humble beginnings so many years ago) the network marches into the new decade shining a bright new light for millions of listeners worldwide as it unveils a revolutionary shift in news broadcasting. Beginning Monday, January 4, 2010, HealthyLife.net will be the home of NEWS @ 7, a regular weekday news series featuring mega talent as anchor / hosts (think of such trusted news personalities like Ron Kilgore and Stephanie Miller) and disseminating positive news without propaganda or fear-generating elements. In fact, NEWS @ 7 will be an exclusive source of positive news coverage of people and events that you won’t find anywhere else.

So today while you’re bidding adieu to 2009 and firming up your personal resolutions to drop some weight, quit smoking and clear the clutter from your homes, which of course are all admirable goals, make an additional resolution to do something that takes no effort yet will prove to be so special for your mind, body and spirit… make HealthyLife.net your 2010 daily choice of positive and upbeat programming including NEWS @ 7, and while you’re at it, spread that invitation to 7 other people and see how fast you reap the rewards*!

On behalf of everyone associated with HealthyLife.net, enjoy a most spectacular and positive New Year!


*Rewards vary depending on individual perspectives.

A Holiday Thought

By Daena Smoller


At the beginning of the holiday season, my very good friend Mike Mace (who just became an Associate Producer of the NEW ORLEANS OFFICIAL PARANORMAL GUIDE) sent me a holiday greeting unlike any others I'd received prior. As many of us are more reflective during this time of year and with a recent and foiled terrorist attack planned for the United States, I can't think of a better time to share this greeting with you:

We've all enjoyed redneck jokes for years but at this time of year, it's time to take a reflective look at the core beliefs of a culture that values home, family, country and God. If I had to stand before a dozen terrorists who threaten my life, I'd choose a half dozen or more rednecks to back me up!

So check out the following and see how much of a redneck you may be:

You might be a redneck if...it never occurred to you to be offended by the phrase, "One nation under God"

You might be a redneck if...you've never protested about seeing the 10 Commandments posted in public places

You might be a redneck if...you still say "Christmas" instead of "Winter Festival"

You might be a redneck if...you bow your head when someone prays

You might be a redneck if...you stand and place your hand over your heart when you hear the National Anthem

You might be a redneck if...you treat our armed forces veterans with great respect and always have

You might be a redneck if...you've never burned an American flag nor intend to

You might be a redneck if...you know what you believe and you aren't afraid to say so, no matter who is listening

You might be a redneck if...you respect your elders and raise your children to do the same

You might be a redneck if...you'd give your last dollar to a friend

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REMINDER - the Countdown is on! HealthyLife.net unveils NEWS @ 7 on January 4th, 2010...giving you the choice on how to listen to news...a Positive Choice!

Veteran broadcasters from NBC, CBS, KNX1070, Sirius and more have gathered together to provide you news delivered ‘straight up’ without the fear, negativity, propaganda, or skewed political views and it's only available through HealthyLife.net.

News@7 airs Monday through Friday at both 7am and 7pm Pacific Time with Real News…Real Facts…from International, National, Business, Money Matters and Sports to Super Segments on Health, Sci-Tech, Environment, Arts & Entertainment and Happy Living…All Positive News without the hype or shenanigans.

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As my holiday greeting to you...a photo to warm your heart...the very handsome Mr. Milti of Marina del Rey.

CLEANING FOR A REASON AND MORE

By Daena Smoller


I just learned this bit of information and I'm so excited to pass it on to you!

There is an organization in the United States called Cleaning for a Reason, and can be found at http://www.cleaningforareason.org. Here's what it's for and how it works: Any woman who is currently undergoing chemotherapy can sign up at the website and have her doctor fax a note confirming her treatment. Cleaning for a Reason then contracts a participating maid service in the patient's zip code and arranges for house cleaning service one time per month for four months during the cancer treatment time frame...and it's absolutely FREE.

There are 547 partner cleaning services across the country that work with Cleaning for a Reason in an effort to help those women undergoing chemotherapy. Please be sure to pass this information along to any woman who may need this service. And while you do so, please bookmark the Breast Cancer Site at http://www.thebreastcancersite.com and your daily click helps provide early breast cancer detection to women in need.

I wish these services were around when my mom was first diagnosed with breast cancer back in the late 1970s. However, during her second bout with cancer, she discovered the work of Dr. Bernie Siegel and if I remember correctly, she had the opportunity to converse with him. She even headed up a cancer support group as an offshoot of Dr. Siegel's work because that's the kind of woman that she was; one that supported all kinds of people regardless of what she may have been dealing with herself.

My mom said wonderful things about Dr. Siegel, probably because of a shared philosophy which is to take control and responsibility for your own healing. If you haven't discovered Dr. Bernie Siegel, you can do so the first Tuesday of every month on HealthyLife.net. Dr. Bernie Siegel's show, MIND HEALTH MATTERS, is part of HealthyLife.net's Visionary Series. And of course, check the HealthyLife.net for options on how to listen to all of Dr. Siegel's archived shows.

And while on the subject of health, you may also want to check out Jonathan Goldman's show, THE HEALING SOUNDS SHOW, which airs the second Wednesday of the month, part of the HealthyLife.net's Harmony Series. Jonathan Goldman focuses on the healing power of sounds which can help your life on multiple levels.

And of course that brings me to my very good friend, Linda Mackenzie who hosts THE LINDA MACKENZIE SHOW (formerly known as Creative Health & Spirit). Her show is a trip and I know first hand because I filled in as a board operator during the first couple of years after the launch of HealthyLife.net. She has interesting guests and focuses on fabulous health and awareness information and even provides some free energy readings. Linda Mackenzie loves to take calls from her audience so be sure to call in...you'll have a great time!

And coming up on January 4th, it's the launch of NEWS @ 7, exclusively on HealthyLife.net. It's the positive news served straight with no fear factors, anchored by broadcasting veterans. NEWS @ 7 will revolutionize news...something that hasn't been accomplished in 50 years! So mark your calendars and get ready for "7" on HealthyLife.net!

In the meantime, have a HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON!

A Lesson in Geography and Football

By Daena Smoller

I was at a party this past Sunday to watch the football game; the New Orleans Saints vs the Washington Redskins. Now I have never been a football fan, ever, until this season. Since I'm currently hanging out in New Orleans and the city is going crazy over the Saints as they make it closer to the Super Bowl, it's hard not to get swept up in the Saints frenzy.

So before the game, there's the pre-game show (hey, it was new to me!). During this time, a female reporter (or is she a sportscaster?) was interviewing players. Following her interview, this guy sitting near me at the football party launched into a half-serious tirade about women being involved in sports broadcasting. Of course, he was completely against it and since he had caught my attention, he focused the remainder of his tirade to me.

Then he really blew me away when he asked me, "who are the Saints playing?" I immediately responded with "Redskins" then pulled the neck of my shirt out a bit, pretended to survey my own chest and continued with "gee, do you believe it was female that had to clue you in?"

But the guy continued with "oh, Redskins, D.C." and I responded, "no, there are no football teams in D.C. - it's Washington State!" He agreed.

After the Saints won in overtime making them 12 - 0, I called my dad. I ran down the list of events from the previous week that I wanted share and then told him about this guy at the football party who initially threw a chauvinistic tantrum and our exchange. Of course, I put more emphasis on what an idiot this guy was to think that Redskins were from D.C. My dad started laughing...really, really hard. And when he could finally catch his breath, my dad, the physicist with a genius I.Q. kindly clued me in to the fact that the Redskins were indeed, a Washington D.C. team. So without missing more than a couple beats, I responded, "well, what a super idiot this guy is for listening to a girl!" I endured my dad laughing non-stop for another twenty minutes.

So you're probably reading this and wondering WHY in the world am I sharing this story with you. Well, there is a point. Information is usually only as good as the source of announcement so you totally want to make sure that your source is reliable and trustworthy. And that's one of the key reasons why millions of people around the world listen to a wide array of programming on HealthyLife.net. Whether its for mind-body-spirit information, entertainment, green matters and of course, sports, you can count on HealthyLife.net covering it all, straight.

AND, beginning January 4, 2010, you can count on "7", exclusively at HealthyLife.net!

In the meantime...WHO DAT BELIEVE & GEAUX SAINTS!

CYBER MONDAY KICKS OFF PARANORMAL-THEMED GIFT GIVING IN NEW ORLEANS

By Daena Smoller

The PARANORMAL and a New Orleans’ HOLLYWOOD SOUTH project comes together to make one of the coolest gift ideas for those special people on your list. For fans of New Orleans, the paranormal or both, this is a most unique gift that lasts a lifetime – you can make them an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER of the upcoming NEW ORLEANS OFFICIAL PARANORMAL GUIDE.

Visit NEW ORLEANS OFFICIAL PARANORMAL GUIDE.com to get the synopsis and watch the Participant's Trailer as well as additional Sneak Peek Interviews with New Orleans CVB President Stephen Perry and City of New Orleans Executive Director of Arts & Entertainment Ernest Collins!

There’s an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Level for everyone with three to choose from including a Corporate Level…each providing a varying list of cool perks including but not limited to DVDs, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CERTIFICATES and permanent FACEBOOK-style listings on the official website (Level II and Corporate Level includes a permanent listing on the DVD too and much more). For a full list of perks on your desired ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Level, email LED Productions from the website.

Once you select one of three ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Levels, you can get it conveniently on-line. You'll receive via email, confirmation from LED Productions, a request for listing info and then a personalized NEW ORLEANS OFFICIAL PARANORMAL GUIDE ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CERTIFICATE to present to your holiday gift recipients…ready for framing.

SPECIAL BONUS - Choose your favorite psychic show host on HealthyLife.net, give your answer with your listing info to LED Productions and you'll receive a SECOND INDIVIDUAL ASSOCIATE PRODUCER LISTING & ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CERTIFICATE - FREE!

When you make someone an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, you’re also helping to support HOLLYWOOD SOUTH and a worthwhile New Orleans Charitable Organization too. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the NEW ORLEANS OFFICIAL PARANORMAL GUIDE will be donated to BORN - Better Opportunities Right Now, a New Orleans charitable organization founded by Tyra Wilson Brown with services to promote the independence of specific populations by connecting socio-economically disadvantaged citizens with life skills, information and resources through education, advocacy and referral services.

Check out the brand new CORPORATE and INDIVIDUAL ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS of the NEW ORLEANS OFFICIAL PARANORMAL GUIDE including:


In Order of Appearance:


HEALTHYLIFE.NET

HOTEL MONTELEONE

EDGAR DEGAS HOUSE & MUSEUM

PARCELS & POST

JUDITH FAYE & NOLA PSYCHICS

CONSOLIDATED DRUG COMPLIANCE

JEFF RECTOR – OUT THERE RADIO SHOW

SUE QUIROZ & ANNE RICE’S VAMPIRE LESTAT FAN CLUB

MICHAUL'S LIVE CAJUN MUSIC RESTAURANT & EVENT VENUE


Coming Soon:


BOTTOM OF THE CUP TEA ROOM

ERIC MOFFORD - UNCONVENTIONAL MEDIA

NIRVANA INDIAN CUISINE

GORILLA DATA GEAR

THE LINDA MACKENZIE SHOW

LA FETE NEWSLETTER

LE PAVILLON HOTEL


You can also make an individual advanced purchase of a NEW ORLEANS OFFICIAL PARANORMAL GUIDE DVD and if done by December 22nd you’ll receive a NEW ORLEANS OFFICIAL PARANORMAL GUIDE DVD CERTIFICATE via email in time to give your holiday gift recipients.

The NEW ORLEANS OFFICIAL PARANORMAL GUIDE is being produced by LED Productions in association with Digital Bayou HD Productions.

MEN ARE STUPID AND THEY LIKE BIG BOOBS

By Daena Smoller


Got your attention, didn’t I? But I can’t take the credit...it’s actually from the mind and mouth of one of America’s funniest women, Joan Rivers. I’ve been a fan of Joan Rivers since her first nights of guest-hosting the Johnny Carson Show.

I remember years (and years) ago, I was working for an advertising agency as the one and only copy writer and where I garnered my first experiences a television commercial producer. One of the agency’s largest clients was a corporation that owned a massive nation-wide chain of mall jewelry stores; the store names varied by market. Joan Rivers was the jewelry chain spokesperson and I was psyched because I got to write her quotes and copy and...you know, the whole ‘only one person away from knowing (fill in the blank)’ type of thing. Note: The only downside for me was the project of writing the entire jewelry catalog. Next time you pick up a store catalog, pity the poor person who wrote it as it’s just about the most mind-numbing thing in the world to write, that is, next to a credit card application, but that’s another story.

Years later, I got to perform on stage at the world-famous Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip and all I could think of was that I was standing on the same stage as many very funny women had like Roseanne, Sandra Bernhard and of course, Joan Rivers!

And this Tuesday, December 1st, I’ll be sure to tune into Dr. Jane Greer’s show, DOCTOR ON CALL, as her guest will be one of my all-time favorites, Joan Rivers! By the way, “MEN ARE STUPID AND THEY LIKE BIG BOOBS” is her show title...need I say more?

Yes I must - YOU ROCK JOAN RIVERS!...and those are my boobs!


Dr. Jane Greer’s DOCTOR ON CALL is on HealthyLife.net every Tuesday, live from 2 pm – 3 pm eastern (11 am – 12 pm pacific) which means you can call in! And here’s who else you can expect on DOCTOR ON CALL, on HealthyLife.net in December:

John Edward on December 8th
Kathy Pomerantz on December 15th
Dr. Doris Day on December 22nd



And here's Dr. Jane Greer's cool bio:

Dr. Jane Greer is a nationally known marriage and family therapist in private practice for over twenty years. She is the author of The Afterlife Connection: A Therapist Reveals how to Communicate with Departed Loved Ones by Saint Martin ’s Press: Gridlock: Finding The Courage to Move on in Love, Work and Life and How Could You Do This To Me? Learning to Trust After Betrayal both published by Doubleday. She also wrote Adult Sibling Rivalry, published in hardcover by Crown and paperback by Fawcett. Dr. Greer is a Love Network Expert for Redbook Magazine and also wrote the Let’s Talk About Sex advice column for Redbook Magazine online. She is the host of her own weekly radio internet show ”Doctor On Call” at www.healthylife.net. She was also a frequent contributor and guest co-host for "The Radio Ritas" program for GreenStone Media.

Dr. Greer has appeared as a regular guest expert on numerous national television programs among them: The Today Show, The Early Show, CNN News, Anderson Cooper 360, Dateline NBC, 20/20, Oprah, The View, Extra!, Hard Copy, Montel Williams, Ricki Lake, Donnie and Marie, Geraldo, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, Sally Jessy Raphael and Court T.V. She is a frequent guest on Good Day New York; and was a regular expert on "Wake Up America", as well as the guest co-host for "State Of Mind", on America's Talking cable network.

She has been interviewed repeatedly for articles in many well-respected publications including the New York Times, USA Today, New York Post, New York Newsday; People Magazine, US, In Touch, Redbook, Ladies Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, McCall's, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Mademoiselle, In Style, Allure, Family Circle, Parents Magazine, Elle, Marie Claire, Woman's Day, Real Beauty, Working Woman, Self, Seventeen, Complete Woman, YM, American Health, First, Fitness, Men's Health, Swing, Frequent Flyer, Woman's World and frequently appears in syndicated newspapers across the country in columns such as "Can This Marriage Be Saved" and Parade Magazine. She was featured as the regular expert therapist on Ladies Home Journal video web site for "Can This Marriage Be Saved.”

A former adjunct assistant professor at Adelphi University School of Social Work; Dr. Greer is a long standing member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists as well as the American Association of Sex , Educators, Counselors and Therapists. She has lectured across the country on marital/family problems, women's issues, and sibling (twin) issues; and is frequently called on by the national news media to speak as an authority on these topics.

Dr. Greer conducts monthly seminars for the Learning Annex and the Seminar Center on topics such as Gridlock, Trust and Betrayal, Are You Ready For Commitment, Anger Management, How To Choose The Right Partner and Adult Sibling Rivalry.

A KAZILLION HEARTFELT THANKS FOR GOOD FRIENDS, LIKE LINDA MACKENZIE

By Daena Smoller

Thanksgiving is my absolutely favorite holiday of the year and no matter what else is going on in my life, I always take time to think about how fortunate I am to have a handful of very close friends. One of those most cherished friends is Linda Mackenzie, the founder, President and General Manager of HealthyLife.net.

HealthyLife.net is an all positive talk radio network on the Internet; Linda’s brainchild. For those who know her, this fact would come as no surprise since Linda strives everyday to be as positive as she can and spread that positive thought and good energy as well as positive information to as many people as possible. The following is a personal story which will highlight one of the many reasons why I’m thankful that Linda is a good friend of mine.

When I met Linda in 1998, we hit it off famously. The following Spring, Linda joined us (veteran field parapsychologist Dr. Larry Montz and ISPR investigative team) in England for nine days to participate in the paranormal field investigations which were filmed to created the two award-winning 1999 documentaries, ISPR INVESTIGATES GHOSTS OF ENGLAND and ISPR INVESTIGATES GHOSTS OF BELGRAVE HALL. When we returned back to the states, it was becoming increasingly apparent that Larry’s health was failing and doing so quickly.

During this time, Larry was approached by a television production company to have the ISPR investigative team conduct an investigation of the Del Coronado Hotel in San Diego near the end of June 1999. This would be a repeat investigation for the parapsychologist but a new one for most of the team. The date was set for a Monday. Linda was scheduled to be out of town at a convention so she wouldn’t be accompanying us.

The week before the investigation, Larry was feeling rather poorly. That Thursday, I insisted on taking him to the hospital and upon the initial examination in ER, he was admitted immediately. After tests and an attempted procedure that couldn’t be carried out, Larry was scheduled for a quadruple by-pass first thing that coming Monday morning.

I called the production company, apologized for the short notice and informed the executive producer that there was no way we could conduct the paranormal field investigation as Larry would be undergoing a quadruple by-pass surgery.

On Sunday night, the night before the surgery, it dawned on me to call Linda and leave a message just to let her know what was going on. And I did.

Some of Larry’s relatives flew to L.A. on Sunday and we were all at the hospital before 5 am Monday for the surgery that was scheduled for 6:30 am. Every fiber of my being was rattled, not only because of the horrendous event we were going through, but because of the negative actions of others. The first being the owner of a company of which Larry was the General Manager.

Two months earlier while filming long days in England, Larry stayed up all night on the phone, overseeing the buyout of this company (very, very long-distance) which in turn made the company owner over 40 MILLION DOLLARS. But this now-rich man was vastly cruel while speaking to me by phone when I called to give him an update prior to the surgery – actually accusing me of knowing that Larry had a serious and massive heart issue and that I did nothing about it. I couldn’t have been more shocked since I discovered Larry’s problem at the same time he did, the previous Thursday. So even today, I’d like to take that man and shove his 40 MILLION DOLLARS where the sun doesn’t shine, but Linda, being all ‘love and light’, just says, “too bad, too sad”…which for some reason, always makes me smile.

The second person to blow my mind in a most negative fashion was the executive producer of the show we had to cancel. During hour two of Larry’s surgery, this man had the audacity to call the hospital and have me paged. I was silently freaking out in a waiting room when I heard my name announced over the hospital paging system. That sent me over the top…what other terrible emergency was taking place that anyone would page me during such a time, while at the hospital? At the nurses’ station, I was handed the phone to discover the executive producer on the line. He never even inquired about Larry’s status (and at this point, I didn’t know anything except that Larry’s chest was wide open and his heart was hooked up to machines outside of his body). Instead, he asked if I could still come to San Diego and do the investigation because if Larry was in surgery, he wouldn’t know I was gone! After a moment of dumbfounded silence on my end, I found my voice...a rather angry voice if I remember correctly. I certainly cannot share with you in this forum what I told this EP over the phone, but I can assure you, it was not a chapter from Linda’s book…all ‘love and light’!

But here’s where the story gets vastly better. After the phone call, I walked like a zombie to the massive windows and front doors of the hospital’s main lobby. I was just staring outside, straight ahead, without focusing on anything in particular. But then a yellow cab caught my eye for some unknown reason. The back door opened and out emerged the beautiful Linda Mackenzie. As I was processing this scene, I watched her quickly pay the cab driver while flashing that amazing “Linda Mackenzie smile”, grabbed her suitcase from the trunk and sprinted up to the front doors of the hospital where I stood just inside with my jaw hanging.

I couldn’t believe Linda cut her convention short, grabbed a plane and came directly to the hospital. But that’s what good friends do; they make sure they’re there for you when you need them, even without asking.

During Larry’s open heart surgery, Linda never physically left my side once she arrived at the hospital, but psychically, she kept an eye on Larry the entire time and provided me with constant updates (how freaky and awesome is that?!), and over four hours later when the surgery was completed and the lead surgeon came out to explain what transpired in OR, Linda was proven correct regarding her clairvoyant updates. And although extremely tired too, Linda remained with us at the hospital until it was time for me to go home.

So that’s just one sample story of why I cherish my good friend Linda Mackenzie but rest assured, I have countless others. And here’s the cool news for you, you too have the opportunity to get to benefit from Linda’s spirit and positive energy. Just tune into the Linda Mackenzie Show on HealthyLife.net and make sure to take advantage of the opportunities to call into the show and speak with her live on-air. And in true Linda Mackenzie form, if she knew what I was writing about, she’d ask that I mention all the other wonderful shows hosts on the HealthyLife.net network. Well, guess I just did.

Thanks for reading and here wishing a fabulous holiday to you and all the very special people in your life during Thanksgiving 2009!


(Photo - L - R Back Row: Shawn Roop, Ron Kilgore, L - R Front Row: Daena Smoller, Linda Mackenzie, Dr. Larry Montz)

THANKSGIVING TREASURE and a BARGAIN TOO!

By Daena Smoller

Thanksgiving is my all-time favorite holiday! I have a lot to be thankful for this year and as of yesterday I have two more things.

Larry and I planned out our Thanksgiving menu in preparation of the big Thanksgiving grocery shopping event with 50 billion other holiday shoppers. The weather by us has recently turned a bit chilly, so Larry grabbed a jacket that he hadn’t worn since last February. He put it on, stuck his hand inside an inner pocket and found a $100 bill! Neither of us can figure out how it got there but we’re not complaining!

The grocery store was packed which makes the shopping adventure a great deal more fun. We picked out our necessities for the week and the items we’d need to go with our main dish for Thanksgiving and then made our way to check out the many bins of turkeys. I thought the turkeys were kind of expensive…like over $20 for an 9 pound turkey and up. Then, a fellow shopper caught Larry’s attention and directed him to another bin. Inside, less then 20 turkeys remained and we discovered why the bin was so wiped out as we chose for ourselves a most perfect 14.5 lb turkey for $5.57!

This holiday season, I hope you are the recipient of treasures and bargains too! And on behalf of everyone at HealthyLife.net, here’s to a fantabulous Thanksgiving for you and yours and a very bright and magical holiday season!

YOUR PERCEPTION DICTATES YOUR ACTIONS

By Daena Smoller

In elementary school, one progressive teacher staged an event in front of the class with two students and had the students leave the classroom afterward. The teacher then asked the students to provide information regarding the other two students involved in the event such as what they were wearing, what they did and what they said. It was an eye opener to have it proven that we all perceive things a bit differently from each other.

I never forgot that lesson and for some unknown reason, it’s made a significant difference to me regarding what I witness and how I react.

For example, early on during one beautiful summer evening, I took my 9-year old stepdaughter for a bike ride around the neighborhood. She didn’t own a bike at home and was at this point, still a little shaky. Without warning and for some reason that I couldn’t see, she lost total control of her bike and flew off to the side, skidding on her stomach across a neighbor’s lawn.

I jumped off my bike and raced over to her. She looked up at me with the same stunned look of a toddler who waits to hear the mother’s voice before he or she decides to start crying. I didn’t want my stepdaughter to cry nor did I want this accident to put an end to her bike riding. So I began clapping as if she gave an amazing stage performance and as her eyes got HUGE in reaction, I told her that this was a most exciting moment…her first big wipe-out on a bike! I then asked to see if she had any ‘war wounds’ that would impress her classmates the next day. It took about 10 seconds for her to register my unorthodox reaction to her fall and instead of crying (as I’m sure her scrapes and bumps hurt), she stood up and said, “wow…a real wipe-out!”

I helped her look for any serious scrapes, of which thankfully, there were none and then we both got back on our bikes to go home where she would enthusiastically tell her father about her ‘first wipe-out’ on a bike… which served as practice for her big ‘wipe-out’ announcement the next day at school.

I wanted to share this story with you in hopes of it being a reminder that today, tomorrow or in the days to follow, your perception of an incident can play a major role in your subsequent actions. And if your reaction to this story is ‘I do the same thing’, how great is that? But if it makes you think about what you can change regarding your perception and reactions, then I offer you this: there are a great deal of experts who can help you make a positive impact in and on your life (therefore helping you make a positive impact in the life of another) and you can find the lion’s share of these experts broadcasting 24/7 at HealthyLife.net.

FREAKY FRIDAY the 13TH

If this Friday, you feel you should have stayed in bed with the covers over your head, you’re not alone. People around the world dread a Friday the 13th (well, except for the producers of the successful movie franchise of the same name) and actually anticipate ‘bad things’ when the 13th of the month lands on a Friday. If you are one of these people who share this specific fear, you could be labeled as suffering from Paraskevidekatriaphobia or Friggatriskaidekaphobia.


American psychotherapist Dr. Donald Dossey coined the term Paraskevidekatriaphobia in the early 1990s, based on the Greek words Paraskeví (Παρασκευή) (meaning Friday), and dekatreís (δεκατρείς) (meaning thirteen), attached to phobía (φοβία) (meaning fear). He found through his research that people suffering from paraskevidekatriaphobia (paraskevidekatriaphobics) can suffer from a wide range of negative reactions – mild anxiety on one end of the spectrum to severe panic attacks on the other. It is stated however, that Dr. Dossey claimed that if a person could actually pronounce paraskevidekatriaphobia, they would be cured.

The related term, Triskaidekaphobia coined in the early 1900s (from Greek tris meaning three, kai meaning and, deka meaning ten) is a broad-stroked fear of the number 13 in general. Triskaidekaphobics would never stay on the 13th floor of a hotel (unless it’s called the 14th floor, which most often, it is). Friggatriskaidekaphobia is a variation of triskaidekaphobia. Frigga refers to the ancient Scandinavian goddess associated with witchcraft and Friday as the Sabbath for witches. Hmmm, sounds like a possible bad day all around the board for IKEA!


The Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute, based in Asheville, North Carolina, has released staggering figures…an estimated 17 to 21 million people in the U.S. alone, are freaked out by Friday the 13th. Some people truly suffer extremely on a Friday the 13th…to the point that they will absolutely throw their normal routines out the window when it comes to traveling, working and even getting up in the morning. And if you think that doesn’t affect you, it’s been estimated that almost a BILLION DOLLARS in business losses occur due to wide-spread fear of Friday the 13th!


So for those who need to plan out upcoming Fridays that are the 13th of the month, here are some tips: Any month that begins on a Sunday, will contain a Friday the 13th and every year has at least one occurrence and at most, three of the dreaded days. The longest period of time that can fly by without the 13th landing on a Friday is 14 months. This will actually be the case from July 2012 through September 2013…but considering the escalating fears about the year 2012 (remember Y2K anyone?), that may be of relatively small reassurance.


On the flip side, for events purposely planned for a Friday the 13th like the release of the horror film Resident Evil 5 (in the U.S. and U.K.), the Red Nose Day for Comic Relief (U.K.) and the annual ride for thousands of bikers into Port Dover Ontario, Canada, it's viewed as a pretty good day.


As for me, Friday the 13th is always a very happy day since my Mom always claimed it was lucky for her...and from what I witnessed, it was! Thus, the power of suggestion and intention! I hope this Friday the 13th proves to be a happy and lucky day for you too and, in case you didn't think of it already... you can improve your likelihood for a fabulous day by absorbing something fascinating and positive at HealthyLife.net!

Don't Miss the GREEN SERIES on HealthyLife.net

HEALTHYLIFE.Net, the all positive radio network on the Internet, has some very hip linear scheduling. For example on Mondays at 8 am PST, you can catch one of four shows featured in the radio network's GREEN SERIES.

And yes, you guess it correctly, each one of the four shows features information to help you "go green" on more levels than you may have thought before.

Every first Monday of the month, the GREEN SERIES features Susun Weeds' GREEN BLESSINGS show during which you'll be introduced to the wise woman ways of herbal and plant-based healing. And Ms. Weeds knows her stuff! She began studying herbal medicine in 1965, has authored several books and continues to write for many magazines and journals. Her Wise Woman Center keeps her quite busy as does her international teaching through many different venues from medical schools to shamanic training centers. Coming up on November 2, you can catch her new show in the series entitled, "IS VANILLA VAIN?".

The second Monday of the month features THE DR. PAT SHOW hosted by none other than Dr. Pat Bacilli whose focus is to provide you with a no-nonsense approach for a rewarding 'green' and healthy life. And no doubt she can because Dr. Pat is a human potential expert plus an award-winning radio host. And the bonus? She interviews all types of fascinating experts. So tune in and absorb the information that will help you thrive!

Every third Monday, you'll hang out with Dave Egbert during his show, LIVING GREEN LIVE. Dave is the host of TV's GARDEN TRAVELS and within this green radio show, Dave can help us all embrace sustainable solutions for our everyday lives with real-time advice. He'll tell you what you want to know - everything from growing backyard veggies and growing a healthy family to saving money and saving the planet. And Dave Egbert sprinkles his show with great insight - from urban farmers to globally-conscious celebrities.

The fourth Monday of each month presents an awesome hour of thoughtful perspectives on conscious green living during BLUE PLANET ALMANAC with Mike Austin. Whether Mike is guiding you through engaging expert interviews, breaking news or product reviews, you're sure to feel your sense of social responsibility and embrace green living because Mike Austin will open both your mind and heart to the possibilities of truly conscious living and sustainability.

There's no doubt you're going to gain a lot of perspective and usable knowledge through HEALTHYLIFE.Net's GREEN SERIES. So I suggest you visit HealthyLife.net for more information on this and the network's other Specialty Series including:

EMPOWERMENT SERIES
VISIONARY SERIES
RENEWAL SERIES
and
HARMONY SERIES

And remember, you can call in live to many of the shows and actually participate! Here are the numbers: 310.371.5444 or 800.555.5453.

Thanks for reading!
Daena Smoller

2012...IT'S COMING & YOU CAN'T STOP IT!

By Daena Smoller

Once upon a time, when I was in second grade, our class was forced to watch a propaganda film about pollution. It depicted the year 2000 in which all humans would have to remain inside their climate-controlled homes because the atmosphere was so completely damaged that no one could leave their homes without gas masks.

As a slightly sensitive little girl, I pretty much freaked out.

But thank God for my wise, calm and intelligent father (a super cool and real physicist). He quietly explained to me all of the reasons why this was an over-blown propaganda film. I felt MUCH better. Today, it strikes me that that doom and gloom film was very similar in the arena of hype as those propaganda films from before my time, the ones explaining how to survive when the bomb is dropped…just hide under a table and put a wet newspaper over your head. Unfortunately, what was portrayed in that film was also incorrect with the truth of the matter not being all that sweet and simple.

The very late 1990s brought the whole Y2K technological scare…remember that? Fear mongers spread their message that computers around the globe would fail translating to the downfall of business, financial institutions, health care and the list goes on. Some companies made mind-boggling amounts of money on ‘Y2K upgrades’ that were never necessary in the first place and on January 1, 2000, everyone knew the panic over the previous 12 – 24 months was all for naught.

In 2004, a movie with kick-ass billboards played on our collective fear of world-wide disaster due to climate change. Remember THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW? And even though there were huge holes in the movie, I found the premise all too disturbing. But today, we face another threat that claims few to none of us will survive…that is, if we are to believe what is being said and written by those who are not sufficiently motivated to prove their claims with any hard evidence within their articles, books and interviews on the Internet.

The threat is approaching – 2012! December 2012 to be a little more precise which coincides with the end of the Mayan Calendar.

And now, to bring that threat to the masses is the new movie 2012. I must admit that I’ll have to go see it for the special effects (and the fact that I can see my former beach house in the cool movie poster), but like that pollution propaganda film from years ago and the feature film, THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW, I’ll most likely be sick to my stomach afterward.

I’ve been aware of the 2012 issue for quite some time, although not in great detail because I truly don’t like to go there! I find some difficulty in believing that a Mayan-produced calendar that ends in December 2012, produced by a race of people who disappeared from the face of the earth a long time ago, truly translates to the end of the world as we know it instead of just meaning that whoever was working on the calendar was interrupted and then, went missing.

Metaphysically, maybe it just signifies further change. But doesn’t our global life change all the time anyway?

Regardless, a major concern is spreading, stemming from the worries of 2012 and all manufactured items based on the doomsday theory…people may become so frightened that they engage in actions that they normally would not take. For example, and it’s just an example folks: If one believed that the world would end within a very specific time frame, why wouldn’t that person seek out ultimate revenge on those who have intentionally wronged him? Wouldn’t there be those who would steal from others so they may purchase what they believe they are missing, even if it’s only for a short period of time? Why wouldn’t everyone in the world just quit their jobs because really, if the world is to end, what’s the point? Of course such questions are bountiful, but you get the idea.

Well, I could tell you that there’s rumor going around that ABC may greenlight a series “2013” which would pick up where the movie 2012 leaves off. This may provide us with a little hope that some of us may survive 2012 and continue on in some fashion or another. But does this really cut the cake? I don’t think so.

What I suggest is to seek out valuable information, not just about the looming 2012, but information to make everyday a better one for you and your loved ones. And since you may not have access to my dad to help alleviate your fears, check out HealthyLife.net as it’s a great source of useful information disseminated by experts in mind, body, spirit and green matters - 24/7.

And finally, my advise to those who are in the middle of the road and just don’t know what to think - today, tomorrow and every day following, do your best for yourself and for others, if for no better reason than because like chicken soup, it couldn’t hurt!

So here’s to a wonderful upcoming 2010 and the countdown to the actual year 2012, which may pleasantly surprise us all!

Linda Mackenzie's Away...Daena Smoller Comes Out to Play

HEALTHYLIFE.Net, the stellar model for all-positive talk programming on the Internet, is a vast road map available exclusively for you, providing a wealth of information and instruction for positive growth and improvement with a healthy dash of entertainment. Right now, the lovely and talented HEALTHYLIFE.NET owner and GM Linda Mackenzie (also an amazing network show-host) is busy under the beautiful Southern California sun, so I'm sneaking into the HEALTHYLIFE.Net blog to help keep you updated on some totally cool things that no doubt, you'll be excited to know!

Did you know that the fabulous actress Dee Wallace (with over 100 credits to her name including E.T., 10 and The Frighteners...some of my personal favorites), is HEALTHYLIFE.Net host? Her show, CONSCIOUS CREATION can be heard every fourth Monday of the month on HEALTHYLIFE.Net at 9:00 am PST. And on November 6th, Dee and a plethora of her fans and fellow healers, will depart on a fabulous cruise to Baja! Participants will work with healers (Dee is a healer too!) who specialize in a wide range of healing abilities.

So if you didn't know about this "CRUISE & SCHMOOZ with DEE" and are thinking to yourself that you would have loved to speak with Dee live and in person, you still can! Mark you calendar for the fourth Monday of this month for Dee's next show on HEALTHYLIFE.Net and be sure to give her a call LIVE at 800.555.5453 or 310.371.5444.

If you're now thinking, that's pretty cool about Dee Wallace, but just who is this person writing? Read below.


Daena Smoller began her career in the early 1980s as a commercial copywriter and producer, moving into documentary and television producing in 1997. Daena won both a TELLY Award and the 2002 Screamfest International Film Festival & Screenplay Competition Best Horror Documentary Award for her first efforts as co-creator and co-executive producer of the 1999 ISPR INVESTIGATES Series, in which she also appeared on-screen. Making close to 50 television appearances in the U.S. and abroad from E! Entertainment to Cinematic Report in Japan, Daena also worked on the creation and development of high-profile entertainment promotions and sweepstakes with movie studios and entertainment entities like SONY Pictures, MGM, DREAMWORKS, RYSHER Entertainment, COLUMBIA TRISTAR and FYE. Daena wore producer and location manager hats for 12 years in Hollywood for commercials, documentaries, television series and major motion pictures. Her current documentary, set to be shot in and around New Orleans, is in pre-production. Active with the New Orleans CVB and other NOLA tourism and hospitality entities post-Katrina, Daena is also a celebrity blogger of paranormal matters for NewOrleans.com and is learning how to master her Twitter page.