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Television Shows and videos developed by media psychotherapist, interviewer and talk show host, Sheri Meyers Gantman, to facilitate personal growth and improve your health and relationships.

Sheri Meyers Gantman - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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"Teen SexTexting "

Monday, May 19, 2008
KTLA News Channel 5 (Los Angeles) @ 10:00 pm

A growing new trend among young teens is cell phone sex texting, sending sexually provocative text and photos. Reporter Chris Wolfe asks Dr. Sheri....is this a harmless trend or should parents be concerned?

"The Texas Authorities Handling of the Polygamy Sect's Children"

Thursday, April 24, 2008
KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles) @ 4:10 pm

Dr. Sheri discusses the dilemma and the devastation of children being ripped away from the only life they know and offers suggestions of what could and should be done.

"Should Silda Spitzer Leave Her Cheating Husband or Stay and Stand by her Man?"

FOX News Channel 11 (Los Angeles)@ 10pm

KCOP News Channel 13 (Los Angeles) @11pm

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
When your husband's libido runs amok and worst, everybody knows about it, do you stay or go? Does the wife of a public figure even have a choice? Dr. Sheri discusses Silda Spitzer's dilemma of being married to a Elliot Spitzer, governor of New York, and the incredible inner strength it entails to stand by him as he takes his walk of shame.

"Depression at Midlife"

KCBS News Channel 2 (Los Angeles)
Wednesday, January 12, 2008 @ 10pm

New studies of over two million people across the world reveal that everybody, males and females, get depressed at midlife. Dr. Sheri comments on this study and adds her two cents about making our midlife years the best ones yet.

"The Chemistry of Love"

Is it love or is it lust?

KCBS News Channel 2 (Los Angeles)
Thursday, November 8, 2007 @11pm

Different chemicals affect our brains and bodies at different stages of romance and love. Before making any rash decisions about love, find out more!

"Survivor Guilt: When Your House Survives A Fire"

KFWB News Radio (Los Angeles)
October 29, 2007 -all thoroughout the day

"Polyamory "

Playboy Radio (Syrius Radio-Channel 198)
Afternoon Advice with Tiffany Ganath
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 @ noon

Polyamory is the desire, practice, or acceptance of having more than one loving, intimate relationship at a time with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved. In this lively chat, Dr. Sheri & Tiffany discuss the different forms this kind of open relationship can take, as well as, the advantages and disadvantages of a polyamorous lifestyle.

"Sexual Desire, Hormones & Libido"

KCAL News Channel 9 (Los Angeles)
Monday, April 30, 2007 @ 3:00 pm

KCBS News Channel 2 (Los Angeles)
Monday, April 30, 2007 @ 5:00 pm

Jaime Garza interviews Sheri about a new pill in the works for women (its currently working on females monkeys) that increases libido and helps to lose weight. Is it all about hormones after all? Dr. Sheri discusses the other factors involved in arousing a woman's sexual libido beyond her hormones.

SOME OF MY FAVORITES

"Making Your Marriage Happier"

KCAL News Channel 9 (Los Angeles)

We often think that to show our partner love, that we have to do it in a BIG way. In truth, it's the little things, done with love on a daily basis, that really count. Respect, understanding, thoughtfulness, appreciation, communication and attention are the building blocks of a terrific marriage. What you focus on grows. Keep your focus and behavior on love and watch how your relationship flourishes.

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"4 Easy Tips for Putting More Zing in Your Relationship Right Now!"

KTLA- Morning News Channel 5 (Los Angeles)

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Sheri shares some easy-to-do tips to refresh your relationship and put more zip in your drive!

Here's a related article I wrote: Keeping the Romance Alive

"Making Up After Breaking Up"

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KTLA-News Channel 5 (Los Angeles)

Sometimes a breakup can give the relationship a healthy shake up. Sheri discusses the dos and don'ts to be aware of before getting back together again. 56K Version or Broadband or Quicktime

Here's a related article I wrote: Making Up After Breaking Up

"The Valentine's Effect"

KCBS News Channel 2 (Los Angeles)

KCAL News Channel 9 (Los Angeles)

There is a 31% increase in the amount of breakups and divorce just before and right after holidays like Valentine's Day.
Expectations and 'performance' pressure can fizzle an already romance-challenged relationship. Sheri discusses a few things couples can do to keep the fires burning.

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"Are You Addicted to the Internet?"

ABC-Channel 7 News

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"The more time we spend on the internet, the less time we are relating person to person." SG

How much time are you personally spending on the internet emailing, chatting, blogging, surfing? There is a new Stanford Study that says a growing number of us are actually becoming ADDICTED to the Internet.
Sheri discusses this growing New Age Addiction with ABC anchor, Micah Olman.

"Are Models and Actresses Becoming Too Thin?"

E! News

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Sheri discusses what's under the surface of so many models and actresses moving from being firm and toned into a waif like, malnourished looking appearance. Is this the new trend?

New Skills for Frazzled Parents
with Dr. Daniel Amen
Difficult children require 'superior' parenting skills.
This video will give you 7 easy and practical steps that you can apply immediately that will change your life and the life of your family.

The Roadmap 4 Change Series.
My latest video which features Dr. Gerald Jampolsky is entitled:
"The Roadmap to Forgiveness"
What an honor it was to have the opportunity to meet with and talk with Dr. Jampolsky about what forgiveness is, the health implications of being unforgiving and how to let go of past hurts and resentments so that we can open the door to having more love in our life. Afterall, forgiveness is a gift we give to ourselves. (MORE)

"Yearners & Protectors: Which One Are You?"

I'm so proud of this video! As a relationship therapist for over 19 years, I've counseled hundreds of couples and have found most people fall into 2 patterns of relating in intimate relationships. This video is about why we choose the partners that we do, how we love them and why they drive us crazy. I know that there is no better video out there which can help you to understand what's really going on in your relationship. (MORE)

Author of: " The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga"

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga

The Spiritual Laws of Yoga
Deepak Chopra, M.D.

Yoga serves and nourishes us at every level of our being and spontaneously contributes to greater well being in all domains of life. Tune in to hear the wonderful Dr. Deepak Chopra share his wisdom, insights and practical applications to healing your mind, body and spirit. (MORE)

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Author of: "The One Decision: Make the Single Choice That Will Lead to a Life of MORE"

The One Decision

The Decision That Changes Your Life
Judith Wright

The life we live is a choice, and we build that life with every decision we make. In order to find lasting happiness, each of us must make a personal decision about the kind of life we want to live and then to allow this simple yet profound choice to be the guiding force for everything we do. Find out how making your ONE DECISION can lead you from a vaguely satisfying life to living a truly great one. (MORE)

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Sensuous Meditation
Camille Maurine & Lorin Roche, Ph.D.

According to my guests, Camille Maurine and Lorin Roche, meditation is the practice of falling in love with life. In love, we pay attention with heightened appreciation. There are many instictive moments in life that border on meditation and can serve as gateways to that state: sitting in a comfortable chair, snuggling in bed, gazing at the horizon, being at the beach feeling the breeze and smelling the ocean, a warm bath by candlelight, taking a walk, praying, inhaling the smell of delicious food, drinking a cup of coffee, making love, waking up after a good night's sleep. These moments can become meditative practices that help you to stay tuned into your true self and deepest values. (MORE)

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Books by Camille & Lorin

"Meditation 24/7 "

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"Meditation 24/7 "

"Meditation Secrets for Women"

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"Meditation Secrets for Women"

Author of: "Spiritual Makeover: 10 Practices for Falling in Love With Your Life"

Spiritual Makeover

Free Yourself from Holding Back
Sirah Vettese, Ph.D.

Often, we get so caught up and distracted by our to- do lists, schedules and shoulds, that many of us move through our daily lives in unconscious numbness, resistant and insensitive to the present moment. Do you find yourself putting your life, your dreams on hold until 'things free up' or 'something in your outer world' changes? The good news is that you don't have to wait. You have the power to consciously change the old scripts that keep you in a perpetual rut of inner disconnection, negative thinking and overwhelm! It's as easy as STOP, LOOK & LISTEN. Tune in and learn how these specific tools can take you from spinning in outer chaos to basking in inner love and connection. (MORE)

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Author of: What’s Your Dosha, Baby? Discover the Vedic Way for Compatibility in Life and Love.”

What's Your Dosha Baby?

Discovering Your Love Dosha
Lissa Coffey

Knowing yourself and understanding others are two keys to making any relationship work. Learn about the dominant mind-body-relational characteristics of the Ayurveda 'types' and how to apply this timeless wisdom to enhance your self acceptance and compatibility with others. (MORE)

Author of: "Creating Peace and Passion in Your Love Relationship"

Creating Peace and Passion in Your Love Relationship

Love Fitness: Creating Greater Intimacy
Harold Bloomfield , M.D.

Often in relationships, we allow ourselves to get emotionally flabby and don’t work as hard as we could to maintain intimacy. For love to grow, there must be a solid foundation of safety and trust. This show is about teaching you practical strategies and simple love fitness exercises that can help you prevent problems, revitalize and strengthen a long term relationship, as well as, deepen the experience for those newly in love. (MORE)

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Authors of:
The Promise of Energy Psychology

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Balance Your Body's Energies
David Feinstein,Ph.D. &
Donna Eden

David and Donna explain how energy medicine can be used to improve your health, change your thought-patterns and behavior, and give you greater enjoyment of life. They demonstrate a number of simple techniques you can immediately apply to enhance your physical and emotional health, healing and vitality. (MORE)

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GREAT NEWS FOR CALIFORNIA! Donna Eden will be presenting introductory evening classes in L.A. on Sept 17 & again on October 9th, 2007. She will be in Corona on Sept 19, and in San Diego on Oct 8. She will also be teaching a 5-Day intensive Introduction to EM workshop in San Diego Nov 10-15. This is her flagship program and a prerequisite for her 2-year Energy Medicine Certification Program. For more information, visit www.DonnaEden.com