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Host David Glass has the rare opportunity to chat with indie Film Festival Director, Gregg Schwenk…
Gregg Schwenk
Coming soon: SEASON 7. It’s all about the impact of humor on the human psyche before, during and after divorce. Host GLASS digs deeps during these interviews with an eclectic mix of “People in the Know,“—experts who make a living in comedy. Upcoming guests include: Legendary standup comic/writer, RITA RUDNER; sitcom and standup performer, CATHY LADMAN; versatile actor, JIM MESKIMEN—one of the original improv players in the British version of “Whose Line is It Anyway?”; JUDY CARTER, iconic comedy teacher/performer and author of “The New Bible of Comedy”; writer/director JOHN HAMBURG (“I Love You, Man” and “Me Time”); Dr. Sophie Scott, a British neuroscientist who studies laughter and the brain; and a few other fun personalities. You won’t want to miss any one of these Season 7 Episodes!
TheHourGLASSpodcast is where family law and psychology intersect. Now in its 7th successful Season, Host Glass handpicks an interesting/eclectic mix of PEOPLE IN THE KNOW, all of whom address some aspect of the Season's given topic. In this case, it's humor and its positive and healing affects on those going through a breakup.These well-known personalities share their own personal stories; many of these comedy experts will have you laughing out loud!
USC Provost Professor, Dr. Wendy Wood, dissects what constitutes a habit as opposed to an addiction, how and why we form habits, the complexities of breaking them and integrating new ones in our behaviors, and how to acquire and stick to new ones. She discusses how to stall and reset your mind to stall negative cravings with productive and goal-producing ones. She breaks down the difference between self-control and the act of controlling one’s environment. She also talks about triggers, cues, and how will power differs from that of forming a habit for success in changing ongoing and new behaviors. She also lines up analogies with clear references to snack chips and unroasted marshmallows! Dr. Wood’s observations and proven studies on the subject of “habits” are eye-opening, easy to assimilate, and to effortlessly implement. Whether you are recently divorced or going through any romantic partnership breakup, this is a re-run you won’t want to miss!
Each of The HourGLASS Podcast guests share their thoughts on what to look out for when going through a breakup and how to move on once it is over. Some of their stories get personal, real personal. Don’t miss any one of these Episodes. Each is interesting, captivating and heartfelt, with information and content you won’t find anywhere else!
Host David Glass has the rare opportunity to chat with indie Film Festival Director, Gregg Schwenk…
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The Dynamic Duo—Laura Vale and Rich Ronat, indie filmmakers and founders of Good Rebel Pictures, talk openly about working and living/loving together; how their friendship started in an acting class, and why their relationship rituals work, including their daily :20 second hug..
Filmmakers discuss working and loving together
Peter and Roxanne Heibloem, who founded Awakening Education where they serve as life coaches for many, talk how they so skillfully manage to work and live/love together. They describe “triggers,” “traumas,” “motivators,” how to blend families and provide tips on better ways to create a positive mindset..
Life coaches on divorce/mindset/positive energy
Music historian/documentary award-winning filmmaker, Denny Tedesco , talks about his new music doc, “Immediate Family,” a historic film about 4 classic rock musicians together for 45 years (a fifth added 20 years ago) who are hotter than ever, and he also talks about his first music doc, “The Wrecking Crew,” inspired by his late studio-musician father, Tommy Tedesco ..
David Glass had a flurry of questions for Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel about their long-standing careers in the music business as session players, touring backup band members, singers, songwriters, vocalists, record producers, and the impact of music on the human psyche when going through a breakup. Wachtel, who shares details about his original song, “Maybe I’m Right,” which Linda Ronstadt covered (Wachtel has a hard time talking about the piece), while Danny talks about his three-year journey to complete “I’m Not That Way,” a song that really didn’t hit him until years after he finally completed it and fell madly in love..
Singer/songwriter talks song choices during divorce
Singer/songwriter talks music and breakups
He may be hard rock, but he has a soft heart. Legendary vocal solo artist and co-founder of the American Hard Rock band XYZ , Terry Ilous is part of the award-winning Grammy supergroup “Legends of Classic Rock,” and ex-lead singer of the iconic group, GREAT WHITE .
Singer/songwriter poignantly talks different kinds of love
Music critic, journalist, and once senior staff writer for Pitchfork (before it was scooped up by a media conglomerate), Marc Hogan has also written columns for the New York Times and Rolling Stone. He dishes with Host Glass, revealing a couple of his favorite all-time songs and why..
Music critic/writer talks impact of music during breakups
Bucky Heard and Bill Medley share great insight, wisdom, history and anecdotes about their music, their Las Vegas residency, their long-term “musical marriage;” (why it works so well) and of course, much more–like Medley’s 60 year run of chart-topping hits, his awards, and the Righteous Brothers’ induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Bucky talks about his illustrious career as well.
Career/backstory/”Lovin’ Feelin”/breakups
Diverse singer/songwriter, humanitarian Laura Bryna, has a spirited conversation with Host Glass openly and candidly—as she talks about her childhood, the songs she’s written and recorded, her current concert tour, her burgeoning career, and what the motives are behind some of the songs she’s written/co-written/performed..
Country/pop singer/songwriter talks effect of songs during breakup
Kicking off the People in the Know series will be Gabrielle Stone , emerging actress and author, who shares her take on cheating and runs down her “Layered Onion” theory to getting to the heart of the matter; along with her “Self-Love Cocktail ” laundry list as she discusses her “self discovery” books–“Eat, Pray, Love #FML” and “The Ridiculous Misadventures of s Single Girl.” She offers up how she dug deep to find herself and move on after a breakup..
Self-love cocktail, onion layers of healing/finding self after a breakup
Larsa Pippen , former wife of NBA basketball legend Scottie Pippen , shares “go-to” remedies for getting through tough times, one of which spawned an ongoing ritual with her four kids: A regular date night!.
Playbook strategies for keeping family united, post divorce
Rich Little , Legendary comic, whose impersonations of celebrities for decades have been spot on, and arguably, who is considered to be the best impressionist there ever was, dishes with David Glass on humor and how important it is to one’s well being. He particularly speaks to its use during tough times.
Ann Serrano Lopez , actress, producer and philanthropist/community activist; former wife of Latino comic George Lopez , talks about her marriage, her divorce, and how the couple have managed to keep a cordial relationship ongoing as they continue to nurture their adult daughter..
Frankly discusses ex, comic George Lopez, and divorce
David Glass shares a heartfelt conversation with the hugely talented singer/songwriter, Judah Akers (of Judah & The Lion ) where he talks about the inspiration for his new release, THE PROCESS, a collection of 19 relatable and poignant songs about working one’s way through grief. Judah tells it like it is; shares the stages of his grief journey and offers up hope and inspiration..
Singer/songwriter tenderlyshares view on breakup and moving on
Owen Sloane , veteran music attorney, who has represented such A-list singer/songwriters as Stevie Nicks, Lindsay Buckingham, Elton John, Frank Zappa, Chris Daughtry, Steve Winwood, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Cocker and, many others as well as entertainment entities, like the Playboy organization, HBO , and Lorimar , compares the similarities between band breakups and romantic couple breakups. He takes the audience behind the scenes for a look at what some musical artist breakups are like and the reasons behind them.
Music attorney compares personal breakups with band breakups
Special guest, Sara Jane Ho , author of “Mind Your Manners,” talks etiquette about many breakup “relationship manners” as she speaks her mind–from accepting a gift from your ex (and what to do with it) to how to appropriately communicate you want out of a relationship. She shares many tips with host Glass .
Best selling author on Divorce manners/courtesy
Rosyln Kind, a multi-faceted force in the entertainment industry, and who recently toured with her sister, Barbra Streisand , confides in David Glass as she talks about love and kindness; her projects and her dreams. She talks about her own divorce, handing out some sounds tips for staying civil–in fact she even shares the friendly relationship she continued with her ex after their divorce.
Streisand’s sister/singer/producer talks love/ex/divorce
Shirin Peykar, a practicing psychologist at Sherman Oaks Therapy and Wellness, talks about the difficulty in recognizing a person’s narcissism until well after one is in the relationship. She also talks about why a person is attracted to a narcissist and then Glass queries her as to why it is so hard to cut off a relationship with a one .
Spotting narcissism in partner well after into relationship
Viewers have the rare opportunity to hear directly from a victim of a husband’s narcissistic behavior toward her. Tina Swithen, who has authored a book series, Divorcing a Narcissist, tells it like it was .
Red flags about her narcissistic ex
Host David Glass shares some statistics while fierce and seasoned criminal defense attorney, Alaleh Kamran, talks consequences and punishments for those who engage in Domestic Violence. She explains misdemeanors vs.
What to do: domestic violence and divorce
In this informative segment, highly skilled prosecutor, Michele Anderson , talks about the filing of a Domestic Violence case and what victims should know to protect themselves. She also discusses Domestic Violence in general—her work in that area.
Deputy city attorney talks domestic violence/law
Interval House Crisis Center Operations Director, Christine Delabre , takes Host Glass and the viewers behind the scenes to understand the step-by-step process of entering a shelter and what to expect as they work through the process of gaining strength and support for permanently getting out of an abusive relationship. Offering services since 1979, offers its services world-wide.
Safe shelters for those leaving abusive spouse
Author and former therapist, Christine Gallagher , spends her time during this unusual interview with Glass talking about her prior work as a “Divorce Party” planner—a therapeutic approach she wrote about a number of years ago to help her clients get through the divorce process. Her book, The Divorce Party Handbook, lets viewers know how to plan such a party, what activities to engage in during it and how to keep such an affair upbeat and cathartic.
Defines traits of gaslighter
In this unusual interview, Host David Glass , is initially skeptical as to how someone could bulldoze their way through the divorce recovery process, but soon agrees it might actually be possible. Psychologist and divorce coach, Dr.
Get over divorce quickly -speedy alternatives
Kevin Cotter , author and businessman who serves as Controller for his now wife’s business GetMomStrong talks about his hilarious approach to getting through the grief of his divorce a number of years ago. Brainstorming with family and friends, Cotter shares, he was able to use “the dress” his former wife left behind to come up with dozens of ways to “repurpose” his ex’s dress.
Uses his ex-wife’s wedding dress 101 ways
Host David Glass tutors the viewers on what to change when it comes to holiday traditions after a breakup. Etiquette expert, Lisa Gache , addresses what is and what is not appropriate in terms of gift giving to former in-laws, an ex-spouse, and others.
Proper etiquette and manners during divorce
Huge differences in customs of Divorced parents
Holiday custom/traditions changes post divorce
Comedic look at her divorces
Host Glass offers his routine checklist on this topic to get the viewer thinking. Marissa Elpidama of the Hazelden Betty Ford Out Patient Center talks about addiction treatments–who needs them and the programs the center offers.
Alcohol addiction and divorce
Surviving your ex’s or family member suicide
Mental health, suicide prevention, divorce
Mental health, suicide prevention, divorce
Sings comedic songs about relationships
Rayne Parvis , offers up energetic commentary on what to wear as a person changes his/her wardrobe with look/image/style after a breakup. Realtor/broker, Ben Salem , offers sage advice for divorcees on whether they should sell their existing home and buy a new one, or opt to rent one instead, while Beverly Hills board certified cosmetic surgeon, Dr.
New wardrobe, new look, new image, self-esteem
Do’s/don’ts with real estate/home after divorce
Plastic surgeon talks divorce and cosmetic procedures
Sings comedic songs about relationships
Capping off the first season of TheHourGLASS podcast, Glass talks to USC Professor, Wendy Wood , on good habits vs. bad habits and how to institute positive changes.
Expert on changing habits/creating new, positive ones
How to kick-start sex after divorce
Personal trainer tips on staying fit and healthy
Sings comedic songs about relationships
Kristina Lindsey , Licensed marriage and family therapist, who holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and offers counseling through her private practice, offers up some definitive answers to Glass’s bold questions on “gaslighting” (a form of mental abuse). She also describes the characteristics of one.
Signals of gaslighting – maniupulate reality
Dr. Seda Terzyan— founder and director of Perspectives Psychological Services and neuropsychologist, continues Host Glass’s probe on the subject of “gaslighting,” with a focus on the process of breaking up with one.
How to break up with a gasighter
Host David Glass – so intrigued with the subject of gaslighting— Glass takes on another guest to opine on the subject, only this time he asks about the brain of a gaslighter, and asks if DNA has anything to do with such behavior. Expert Dr .
Solid tips for dealing with gaslighter
Long time therapist and co-director of Park Presidio Counseling Center for 25 years, Claudia Sinay-Mosias serves up some cold, hard facts on narcissism—a subject on which she is regarded as one of the top experts in the country. She explains Axis II of the mental health disorder, the mental state of a narcissist, and offers up some solid tips on how to deal with one.
Narcisissm expert explains disorder in depth
An introduction of what’s to come in the divorce proces by David Glass . Guests include Authority magazine’s editor, Yitzi Weiner whose upbeat content site offers advice and shared experiences of others and how they have overcome challenges in a positive way; Dr.
Authority magazine: his divorced parents/positivity
Grief and divorce: before/during/after
Growing up despite estranged dad
Divorce attorney pokes fun at “What if?”
Glass offers a power-packed show as he gets into deep discussion with retired family law judge, Isabel Cohen. They talk about divorce wars, trials, mediation and the high emotions couples go through when the make their way through the process all the way to trial.
Seasoned family law judge advice on divorce/custody
Raising a child alone
Comedy: Divorce: Fear stuck with dog
On this episode, David Glass talks to financial columnist Geoff Williams, who shares his insights into what divorcing couples should read and why. He also talks trends.
Writer/reporter talks his divorce – gives advice
Sound financial advice/investments after divorce
Finalizing a trailing divorce
Growing up in two different homes after parent’s divorce
Joining Glass for this show is Susan Howington, CEO of Power Connections Career Services.She talks about how to create a whole new social network–friends and business associates– while Katie Chen, owner of CatchMatchMaking talks about dating and re-inventing a social life that attracts the right partner into one’s new life. She opines on practical ways to do it.
Re-entering the workforce post divorce
Do’s/don’ts dating post divorce
Comedy: No divorce/ wife might take all
Join us for a candid talk about good nutrition when Lara Al-Danachi breaks down nutrition and what and how to eat after a breakup. Also on the show are family law attorneys, Erin Grey and Nikki Hart-Caledeira- -Nikki shares her own divorce story while Erin gives some sage advice on handling one’s ex and the kids.
Sound tips for good nutrution
Navigating the divorce process
David Glass focuses on anger issues during the holidays with Dr. Stephanie Haibloom ; an interesting conversation ensues with Steve Munoz and Brad Potter, owners of BreakRoom L.A.
Managing anger with divorce issues
Vast differences in parent’s upbringing/holidays
Spiritual guru teaches meditation
Comedic opinions on what NOT to get parents for holiday gifts
The future, money, giving, are the interesting topics covered in this episode. Meg Barron, regional leader and executive director of Region 3 and the California Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, gives straight talk on handling family members with the disease; renowned tax attorney, Bruce Givner of KBGRice talks about tax consequences of money year-end, and Lori Dennis, a glamorous interior designer who appears on HGTV and who helps recently divorced men redecorate their homes, lets us in on what the new decor they prefer.
Divorce and family member with Alzheimer’s
Planning wills and estates divorce issues
Re-decorate your home post divorce
Comedic and serious look at her own divorce
Offers an inside look at the wonderful relationship between actress Mindy Sterling (“Austin Powers” trilogy, “The Goldbergs,” “The Life of Kora,” and many others) and her terrifically gifted , autistic son, Max , and how they manage their relationship and day-to day life together. Dr.
With son Max, talks divorce, custody and mom/son relationship
Dealing with Holiday Blues
Editor: Divorce magazine talks divorce stats/trends
Comedian: Different values between divorced parents
Divorce is arguably one of the most difficult of all life’s major transitions. Whether you are thinking about or preparing for divorce; in the middle of one; or trying to move on from one; TheHourGLASS podcast is for you!
Based on the book, Moving On: Redesigning Your Emotional, Financial and Social Life After Divorce, by celebrity divorce attorney, David Glass, who is a regular contributor on "Good Morning America", "Associated Press TV", "CNN" and other major networks, this dynamic podcast offers insightful commentary, impressive guests, and access to a variety of helpful resources.