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: Certified Senior Advisor,
Adele Gorody

What do you need to know to care for your elderly parents and relatives? What vital documents do you need to prepare ahead of time? Find out how to navigate aging, care giving and end of life issues. (Living Smart by empowering care givers)

Sunday, September 28th at 3p; Thursday, October 2nd at 10:30p
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: Media Literacy expert,
Garth Jowett PhD.

How do we learn to analyze messages and detect propaganda, censorship and bias in the news? Find out how to become a smart media consumer. (Living Smart by developing critical thinking and media literacy skills)

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: Naturopath and nutritional counselor
Jamey Summerfield

Could bad nutrition be the reason you are tired all the time? Do you have an idea what’s in your food? Find out what’s in our food supply and what you should consider in a healthy diet. (Living Smart by adopting proper nutrition)

Sunday, June 22nd at 3p
Thursday, June 26th at 1pm
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: The People’s Lawyer, consumer law expert,
Richard Alderman

Do you want to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft and other scams? Learn your basic legal rights and how to avoid future legal problems. (Living Smart by knowing your rights)

Sunday, June 29th at 3pm
Thursday, July 3rd at 1pm
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: Financial advisor/author,
Manisha Thakor

Are you in debt? Do you spend more than what you make? Are you facing financial challenges? Find out what they didn’t teach you in school about money. (Living Smart by acquiring excellent financial skills)

Sunday, July 6th at 3pm
Thursday, July 10th at 1pm
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: Buddist monk,
Jian Xiao Shih

What is happiness? Are there secrets to achieve it? Find out how to cultivate happiness by changing your thoughts, and through meditation and merit. (Living Smart by cultivating happiness)

Sunday, July 13th at 3pm
Thursday, July 17th at 1pm
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: Permaculturist,
Diana Petrochelli

Can you stop global warming? Are there things you can do? Can Permaculture make a difference? Find out some of the principles of sustainability. (Living smart through sustainable practices)

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: Addiction vaccine researcher, specialist,
Dr. Tom Kosten M.D.

Are we closer to a cure for addiction? What can vaccines do to treat it? How has the science of addiction changed the way we look at the disease? Find out how vaccines may radically change how we treat addiction. (Living Smart by effectively treating addiction)

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: Jungian psychologist and author,
James Hollis PhD.

How do we create a life worth living? Find out what this Jungian psychologist and prolific author can teach us about creating a life, finding our path, a pragmatic guide to individuation-the creation of a meaningful life worthy of its soul. (Living smart by finding our authentic path and creating a meaningful life)

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: Author and human rights activist,
Barbara Elliott

Why is compassion a virtue? What can street saints working in the inner city trenches teach us about the roots of compassion? Find out the best and most effective ways of helping those in need. (Living Smart by learning the art of compassion and philanthropy)

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Green Architect,
LaVerne Williams

What is green architecture? What does it to our health, our environment and our pocketbooks? Find out how to build energy efficient homes to save ourselves, money and the environment. (Living Smart with green architecture)

Sunday, August 17th at 3p
Thursday, August 21st at 1pm
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Shame and Empathy researcher and lecturer,
Brene Brown PhD.

Why is shame considered the master emotion? What is the difference between shame and guilt. Find out how to heal this emotion and understand its impact in our relationships. (Living Smart by healing shame)

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: Teacher and youth violence prevention expert,
Anthony Green PhD.

What life skills can we teach our children to thrive in life and in schools? How do we prevent youth violence? Find out from a teacher whose leadership and character skills classes keep his students out of trouble and in the classroom. (Living smart by teaching children proper life skills)

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