2011-2012

May you feel blessed and loved all year long!

Straight from the Heart is on hiatus going through a complete transformation!
Stayed tuned for exciting new show developments
to be announced soon!

Dr. Sheri has been keeping busy appearing as a relationship expert and behavioral analyst on local and national TV and Radio shows.

Dr. Sheri's 2011-2012
Television and Radio Guest Appearances

" We're More Stressed, Now Than Ever. What Can We Do About It?"
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Live at 2:10 pm

KNX NewsTalk Radio 1070 (Los Angeles)

Lack of time? Too many demands in your life? Stress is caused by situations that put high demands on you but don't give you much control over how to meet the demands.
Dr. Sheri talks with Chris and Diane about how to TAKE CONTROL of the amount of stress you experience and ways to calm and connect throughout the day.

 

" The Changing National Sexuality Education Standards "
Monday, January 9, 2012
KFWB NewsTalk Radio 980 (Los Angeles)-throughout the afternoon

 

"Human Barbie Gives Her 7- year-old Daughter a Liposuction Voucher."
Thursday, January 5, 2012
KFWB NewsTalk Radio 980 (Los Angeles)-throughout the afternoon

Dr. Sheri talks to Maggie McKay @ KFWB News about what the UK mother-- obsessed with plastic surgery-- gave her 7-year-old daughter for Christmas. Try a £7,000 voucher for liposuction. The holiday gift was a follow-up to the daughter's most recent birthday present from her mum: A £6,000 voucher for breast augmentation. The 7 year old can't wait until she's old enough to have (fake) big boobs like her mom. Excuse the rant but... Is this scary or what? I look at the rise of shows on TV like "Toddlers and Tiaras" and shudder. Have we gone too far? Is this a dangerous mirror of how far askew our age-bending ideas of beauty and sexuality have come? What happened to the good ole days of preserving and giving our children a safe vacumn and time of innocence?

 

"New Year's Resolutions. The Secret to Making them and Keeping them."
Friday, December 30, 2011
KNX NewsTalk Radio 1070 (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

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"Rumors that Arnold and Maria May Be Uniting.
How the holidays influence make ups and breakups."
Monday, December 26, 2011
KFWB NewsTalk Radio 980 (Los Angeles) 5:30 pm

Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger's marriage might not be completely terminated, according to one report. I had the pleasure of talking to Lisa Osborne and Michael Shappee at KFWB News holiday make ups and January breakups and if Arnold and Maria really do have a chance to make it work.

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"Mob Mentality, Group Think, and Black Friday"
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
KFWB NewsTalk Radio 980 (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

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"Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher's Divorce Insights"
Thursday, November 17, 2011
NBC NonStop News - (Los Angeles) @ 7:20 pm (PST)
For channel, check YOUR cable listings

Dr. Sheri talks with Colleen Williams about the celebrity divorce, why affairs happen, and signs of a marriage falling apart.

WATCH IT NOW.
Clicking here will link you to the clip @ NBC-NonStop News

 

"Stress Management for Mothers"
Monday, October 31, 2011
CBS News - Channel 2 (Los Angeles) @11:00 pm (PST)

Mothers are so busy taking care of everyone else in the family that they often put themselves last on the list, or leave themselves OFF the list, altogether. Dr. Sheri talks with Suzie Suh about how important it is to take good care of yourself, keep your body in prime condition, and even in the midst of your hectic life stop long enough to restore a sense of calm, order, and connection with yourself. Tune in and learn how.
WATCH IT NOW.
Clicking here will link you to the clip @ CBS News

 

"Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries Divorce Announced Today"
Monday, October 31, 2011
CBS News - Channel 2 (Los Angeles) @ 5:00 pm (PST)
KCal 9 News - Channel 9(Los Angeles) @ 4:00 pm (PST)

Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries are getting a divorce after their $10 million dollar plus wedding 72 days ago. CBS News reporter Amy Johnson talked to Dr. Sheri about what's up with that?????!
WATCH IT NOW.
Clicking here will link you to the clip @ CBS News

"Transgender Children & Parenting"
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
KFWB NewsTalk Radio 980 (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

In the News...Transgendered 7 year old boy Bobby Montoya who identifies with being a girl, not a boy, has been accepted into the Girl Scouts. As surprising as that may be, the Bigger Question is...how should parents and society handle a child who from the time they are very young insist/know/believe that their genitalia does not match their gender identity. If it is a neurodevelopmental condition that is 'hardwired' into the brain and NOT a choice, do these children deserve the same support, respect and acceptance as everyone else? Dr. Sheri talks with Maggie McKay about the issues that arise transgender children both in public and in private.
Listen to it Now

"Be Positive, Think Positive, and Add Years to Your Life"
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
ABC News - Channel 7 (Los Angeles) @4:00 pm (PST

Researchers believe that positive thinking about aging can increase a person's will to live, making him or her more resilient to illness and more proactive about health. Another explanation given was that mental stress of aging is lower for people who have a positive attitude. Our patterns of negative or positive thinking and self-talk often start in childhood, influencing the amount of stress we experience in our lives.  However, any time can be a good time to change it!    Dr. Sheri speaks to Denise Dador about  how to  practice and apply positive thinking   as a tool for anti-aging, better health, stronger relationships, and more success.

WATCH IT NOW. Clicking here will link you to the clip
@ ABC 7 News

 

"The Slut Number: How Many Men are TOO Many?"
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
KFWB NewsTalk Radio 980 (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

Why are men who have numerous sexual partners called 'studs' and women are called 'sluts'? For eons women have been taught to feel ashamed, guilty or inferior for having more than one sexual partner. Dr. Sheri talks with Maggie McKay about today's changing defintions (and numbers), the importance of owning and enjoying your sexuality, and making wise choices for yourself before you jump into bed.
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"Reality Show Suicide-The Dark Side of Reality TV"

Tuesday, August 16, 2011
CBS NEWS- Channel 2 @ 5:00 pm (PST)

KCAL NEWS- Channel 9 @ 4:00 pm & 8:00 pm (PST)
The estranged husband of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Taylor Armstrong tragically committed suicide. Plagued by serious financial issues, a pending divorce,and numerous lawsuits against him, Rachel Kim at CBS News asks Dr. Sheri, was having his life, relationship, and vulnerability exposed on reality TV the final straw that took him over the edge?

"Tween Anorexia"
Monday, August 8, 2011
KFWB NewsTalk Radio 980 (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

A scary new trend is 'disordered eating.' For example, 42% of kids in first through 3rd grade wish they were thinner. 81% of 10 years are afraid of becoming fat. 51% of 9-10 year old girls say they feel better about themselves when they are on a diet. Maggie McKay talks to Dr. Sheri about why kids are vulnerable and what parents can do about it. Listen to it Now

"Is President Obama Younger Than You?"
Monday, August 4, 2011
KNX NewsTalk Radio 1070 (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

Dr. Sheri talks with Jim Thorton and Diane Thompson about the impact of having a President that is younger than or the same age as you.

"Parental Involvement and Children's Achievement.
Are Kids Better Off if Parents Stay Married?"

Wednesday, July 20, 2011
NBC4LA -NonStop News LA 7-8 pm

Up until now, it has been believed that parents who are married raise smarter, more intellectually advanced children. But a recent study shows it has more to do with the parent's education level and the importance they place on education vs. the fact that they are married.
Dr. Sheri discusses with Ana Garcia what it really takes to raise a happy, healthy, thriving child.
WATCH IT NOW.
Clicking here will link you to the clip @ NBC LA.

"The Social and Academic Impact Divorce has on Kids"
Friday, June 3, 2011
KFWB NewsTalk Radio 980 (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

We all know that divorce is tough on kinds, but a new, long term study, breaks it down even nore. finds that parents premarital problems didn't influence their kids social and school success, but once divorce proceedings begin, children began to struggle in school, fall behind and fail to catch up. There may be good reasons why postdivorce phases may be tougher on kids than predivorce discord. Custody battles, moving away, shuttling back and forth between two households to name a few.

"Is Gender-Free Baby Raising a Good Idea?"
Monday, May 26, 2011
KFWB NewsTalk Radio 980 (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

I spoke with Maggie McKay today about a family in Canada who is raising their 3rd child 'genderless' literally keeping the sex of the baby secret from everyone. They want their child to not be influenced or suppressed by the shackles of sex stereotypes and be free to choose his or her own identity. This gender-creative approach sure sounds like a set up for a lot of identity CONFUSION later on. Listen to it Now

"Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Discovery of his Secret Child "
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
NBC4LA -NonStop News LA with anchor Colleen Williams 7-8 pm

Dr. Sheri examines with Colleen Williams the intense sense of betrayal and impact the public discovery of Arnold's secret child born to a long term employee who worked in the Schwarzenegger home is having on the family and what it will take to heal.
Watch it Now. Clicking here will link you to the clip @ NBC LA.

"Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alpha Men, and Adultery"
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
KNX NewsTalk Radio 1070 (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

Dr. Sheri talks with Jim Thorton and Diane Thompson about the connection between alpha men, politicians and men who cheat. Listen to it Now

"Why Would a Married Man whose Cheating Not Wear a Condom?"
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
KGO NewsTalk Radio (San Francisco ) LIVE @ 3:35 (PST) 6:35 (EST)

Dr. Sheri talks with Gill Gross about why cheating men like John Edwards and Arnold Schwarzeneggar who now have children born to women other than their wives didn't wear a condom.

"Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Impact of the Secret Child Discovery on his own Children
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 4:30 pm (PST)
KFWB NewsTalk Radio 980 (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon Listen to it Now

"Sexual Fantasies, Do Taboo Thoughts Make Their Way into Your Most Intimate Real-Life Moments?"
Monday, May 16, 2011
KFWB NewsTalk Radio 980 (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

Tell the truth, have you ever fantasized about others while having sex with your partner? Well according to the Journal of Sex Research, 98% of men, and 80% of women say YES! Dr. Sheri talks to Maggie McKay how fantasies play a valuable role in fueling arousal, expanding imagination, and deepening intimacy. A little fantasizing goes a long way. Listen to it Now

"Hollywood's Most Shocking Breakups"
TV GUIDE NETWORK (TVGN)

Dr. Sheri joins a group of other experts commenting on Hollywood's 25 most headline-grabbing breakups.

Sunday May 15th at 4pm ET/PT

Thursday May 5th at 1pm ET/PT

Wednesday April 27th at 2pm ET/PT

 

"Arnold Schwarzenegger & Maria Shriver Marital Separation"
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

25 years after their storybook marriage in 1986, Maria & Arnold announced their separation today. Dr. Sheri talks to Maggie McKay about why marriages fail, and how to keep them thriving.

"Why a Child Could Kill His Father?"
Thursday, May 5, 2011
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

A 10-year-old California boy is on trial for the murder of his neo-Nazi father. Prosecutors say is an extremely unusual case because of the child's age. Early reports indicate that this boy's family life has been devastating. Dr. Sheri talked to Michael at KFWB News how being raised in an environment of hate and anger can fuel the same in a child. However, is there EVER a justification for murder, no matter how awful the parent?

 

"How to Discuss Bin Ladin's Death With Your Kids"
Monday, May 2, 2011
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

With so much press about Bin Ladin's death, your kids, no matter what age are bound to hear about it. Dr. Sheri talks with Maggie McKay about what to say to young children. A good rule of thumb is LISTEN to what the child is REALLY asking and don't give MORE information than what is being asked for. In the end, most kids want to know, AM I SAFE? Could this happen to you?

"Happy States Have High Suicide Rates"

Monday, April 25, 2011
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

Four of the TOP 10 states rated high for residents with well-being, were also in the TOP 10 for highest suicide rates. Whereas, for example, New York rated 45th in the well-being scale, but had one of the lowest suicide rates in the nation. How can this be? Dr. Sheri talked to Michael @KFWB News about this alarming statistic, depression, and how to recognize the signs that a loved one is in danger.

 

"Hot to Trot Ponies? Dolls That Wax?
What are these Revved-Up sexy dolls teaching our girls?"
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

Maggie McKay interviews Dr. Sheri about how these blatantly sexualized, tarted up dolls set up an unrealistic ideal of beauty and body image for young girls.

 

"Is 5 year old Suri Cruise Too Old for a Pacifier?"

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

Maggie McKay and Dr. Sheri discuss all the uproar around Suri Cruise photograph with her walking with a pacifier in her mouth a month shy of her 5th birthday. While many experts believe that phasing out binky's around age 1 is a good idea (for orthodontic reasons and more) there are many thumb suckers and pacifier holdouts (myself included) that have turned out just fine. Bottom line: Deep breath everyone. It's just a pacifier. Give the kid (and her parents a break!)

 

"Hollywood's Most Shocking Breakups"
TV GUIDE NETWORK (TVGN)

Dr. Sheri joins a group of other experts commenting on Hollywood's 25 most headline-grabbing breakups.

Friday Mar 18th at 3:00 PM ET/PT

Saturday Mar 19th at 5:00 PM ET/PT

Monday Mar 14th at 3:00 PM ET/PT

Sunday Mar 13th at 4:00 PM ET/PT

Saturday Mar 12th at 1:00 PM ET/PT

Sunday February 13th at 3pm ET/PT

Friday February 11th at 2pm ET/PT

Friday February 11th at 9pm ET/PT

Tuesday February 8th at 2pm ET/PT

Tuesday February 8th at 4pm ET/PT

Wednesday February 9th at 1am ET/PT

Wednesday February 9th at 3pm ET/PT

Wednesday February 9th at 7pm ET/PT

PREMIERED: Monday February 7, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT

"Violent Video Games and their Impact on our Kids Moods and Brains"

Thursday, February 24, 2011
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

 

 

Dr. Sheri's 2010
Television and Radio Guest Appearances

"Ending Your Affair"
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 8pm CT
Your Time with Kim Iverson
Entercom Communications

Portland (KRSK), Denver (KALC), Austin (KAMX), Wichita (KFBZ), Memphis (WMC), Milwaukee (WMYX), Indianapolis (WZPL), Buffalo (WTSS),
and Norfolk (WPTE)

"Time Change and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)"
Friday, November 4, 2010
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

Less daylight during winter causes depression in some people. Seasonal Affective Disorder aka the 'winter depression' may affect over 10 million Americans annually. SAD symptoms include: depressed mood, anxiety, oversleeping, weight gain (due to craving sweet and starchy foods) and difficulty concentrating. One theory is that people with SAD produce too much Melatonin which disrupts their internal body clock and causes depression. The antidote is LIGHT.

"Postpartum Depression"
Monday, October 25, 2010
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

An influential medical group says pediatricians should routinely screen new mothers for depression. Depression isn't just bad for moms: It can also harm their babies. Dr. Sheri talks with Maggie McKay about the signs, symptoms and antidotes to the baby blues.

"Anxiety Disorders Are on the Rise:
Young Women are MORE Stressed Than Ever!"
Monday, October 18, 2010
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

Why are so many young women grappling with anxiety now? Thankfully, there are several proven ways to soothe those feelings of panic and fear. Dr. Sheri discusses strategies to calm anxieties both extreme and everyday.

"A New Study Confirms that Too Much TV Psychologically Harms Children "
Monday, October 11, 2010
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon
Perhaps it IS time to hide the remote and games console controller or at least limit the amount of time your kids spend in front of the screen. Too many BAD habits of mind are being installed in your child's forming brain.

"How to Talk To Your Children About Sex "
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

"Sorry Guys, Up to 80% of Women Admit to Faking It"
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon
Move over Meg Ryan. You're not alone. In a recent study, about 80% of women questioned admited they used faked vocalizations about half the time when they were unable to have an orgasm.

"Can Caring Make You Sick?"
Friday, May 20, 2010
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon
Yes it can. Being a care giver, especially for someone you love, is HIGHLY stressful. You MUST take time to take care of yourself. Try to lighten up the emotional load as best you can and stop yourself from dwelling on negative fears and thoughts. Be more aware of yourself and what YOU need.

"Satisfaction is Down for Sex Over Age 45"
Friday, May 7, 2010
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon
Americans over 45 are engaging in sex less often, and with less satisfaction. Maggie McKay asks Dr. Sheri 'What's up with that?

Wednessday, April 28, 2010

CBS NEWS- Channel 2 @ 5:00 pm (PST)

KCAL NEWS- Channel 9 @ 3:00 pm (PST)

"After the Betrayal....Sandra Bullock is Moving On"
Sandra Bullock finally coming out of her silence, dropped a bombshell today when she revealed to PEOPLE that in January she adopted a boy from New Orleans that she is planning to raise alone and that she is divorcing husband Jesse James. Dr. Sheri talks to CBS reporter Rita Gracia about what Sandra may be feeling and the kind of protective support she already is giving to her child.

 

Wednesday, April 15, 2010

CNN: HEADLINE PRIME NEWS- Live @ 3:45 pm (PST)

"Are Elin & Tiger Getting a Divorce?"
The saga (and public interest) continues as the rumors are flying faster and farther than Tiger Woods hits a ball. Yes, he's gone to rehab and resumed his golf career, but according to People Magazine, Tiger Wood's marriage is rockier than ever. Reports have it that Elin has had it! HLN asks Dr. Sheri....is it too late for Tiger to save this marriage and what does he need to do if he can?

 

Tuesday, March 17, 2010

CBS NEWS- Channel 2 @ 11:00 pm (PST)

KCAL NEWS- Channel 9 @ 10:00 pm (PST)

" Is Tiger Woods Out of the Woods Yet With Elin? "

CBS reporter, Rachel Kim asks Dr. Sheri to analyze the body language in the latest photo of the Tiger and Elin together. If a picture says a thousand words, they both looked frazzled, sad, and like they had been through hell. Will Elin be standing by her man as he returns to the Master's tournament in April? It looks like they still have a lot of work ahead to rebuild their relationship and make it strong.

Monday, March 8, 2010
Live @ 2:30 pm (PST)

CNN-HEADLINE PRIME NEWS

" Is Mandatory Pre-Marital &
Pre- Divorce Counseling a Good Idea?"

While we all agree that early counseling can help couples increase their odds for a happier and more successful marriage, should it be mandated by law before you are allowed to marry or divorce?

Wednesday, March 3, 2010
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the afternoon

"Does Pre-marital Cohabitation Affect Long Term Marriage Potential?"

Dr. Sheri discusses the pros and cons of cohabitation before marriage.

Monday, March 1, 2010
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the day

"The Link Between Violent Video Games and Violent Thoughts"

A new study shows a strong correlation between playing violent video games and an increase in the player's violent thinking, attitudes and behaviors. KFWB News discusses with Dr Sheri the mixed bag of bad and good that comes with video game playing and what people who play these games need to do to counterbalance the negative effects that the violent games have on the brain and body.

Friday, February 19, 2010

HOLLYWOOD 411
TV GUIDE NETWORK (TVGN)
airing all weekend check local listings
You can watch this clip now: Windows Media

" Tiger Woods' Public Apology: The Best in a Sorry Situation?"
Opinions and forgiveness towards Tiger Woods after his public apology were widely divergent, as was the case on Hollywood 411 when Dr. Sheri debated with body language expert Lillian Glass about their reactions to Tiger Woods apology.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Live @ 2:30 pm (PST)

CNN- HEADLINE PRIME NEWS

" Jenny Sanford tell all memoir about her husband,
Mark Sanford's Unfaithfulness"

After Jenny Sanford discovery and confrontation with her husband, Governor Mark Sanford about his affair, she thought that he'd end the affair with his mistress. But ending wasn't easy or in the cards for Mark. Jenny filed for divorce from Mark in December. Dr. Sheri discusses with HLN host, Mike Galanos what it feels like when you trust your partner and then find out that they have betrayed you and are unwilling to stop seeing their lover and the ultimate, get even revenge that Jenny has taken in writing her tell all memoir.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

CNN- HEADLINE PRIME NEWS
Live @ 2:30 pm (PST)
You can watch this clip now: Windows Media

and
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the late afternoon & early evening

"Are Elin & Tiger Woods Reuniting for the Kids?"

According to People Magazine, it looks like despite Tiger's astounding string of sexual exploits, his wife, Elin Nordegren, may be calling off her plans to divorce the world's #1 golfer for the sake of the kids. It is reported that Elin spent last week visiting Tiger in his sex addiction rehab program. Will the sex addiction therapy really work? Does this marrriage have a chance? Dr. Sheri discusses with HLN host, Mike Galanos what it going to take for this marriage to survive.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010
KTLA NEWS- Channel 5 (Los Angeles) @ 10:00 pm
KFWB News Radio(Los Angeles) -throughout the day
KFI News Radio (Los Angeles) -throughout the day

"Avatar Depression Syndrome? Fans Seeking Help"

James Cameron's completely immersive spectacle "Avatar" may have been a little too real for some fans who say they have experienced depression and suicidal thoughts after seeing the stunning and Many report feeling dissatisfied with their own lives and our imperfect world and their longing to enjoy and live in the the beauty of the alien world Pandora. Is this a new kind of audience response to go with a new kind of filmmaking?