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Restoration and remediation expert Michael Rubino joins me today to discuss his critical work and book The Mold Medic. We uncover the often unnoticed way that mold can form and proliferate in our homes, even in dry climates like New Mexico. How our health can be seriously compromised by the biotoxins mold produces and how to prevent mold in the first place. Michael is not a medical professional himself but consults with doctors and specialists who are putting together the puzzle pieces of medical mysteries that appear to mimic other illnesses but are, in fact, caused by dangerous mold and bacteria on our homes. www.themoldmedic.com An interview not to be missed.

How does a mystery thriller writer get inside the criminal mind? Why are we, the avid readers, fascinated by murder mysteries whilst surrounded by real-world horrors and crime? These are some of the questions I ask award-winning author Carole Lawrence after reading her newest book, Cleopatra’s Dagger, late into the night. Set in Manhattan in the last decade of the 19th century, Carole’s protagonist takes us into “old money” society teas, notorious seedy dives, and the icy morgue, mixing and mingling with characters we grow to love and hate.www.celawrence.com

A show filled with heart for the week of Juneteenth with Laurie Gunst discussing and reading from her memoir Off-White. Born into a prominent Jewish family in Richmond, Virginia, Laurie tells the intimate story of being raised by the family’s beloved Rhoda Lloyd. Beautifully written with the deft hand of mystery, Off-White reveals a life of many twists and turns uncovering shocking and often shameful actions of the family’s hidden past that shaped this country’s history as well as the author’s own. How do you find a way to belong ? And what if you never do ? Laurie Gunst can be reached at lgunst49@gmail.com

At age 33 Bonnie Blue’s life in the 1980’s Midwest took a turn that would transform her for ever. A lifelong spiritual seeker and always happiest in nature she took herself off to Scotland to the pioneering Findhorn Community originally made famous for its miraculous gardens grown in sand. Nearly 40 years later Bonnie shares her memoir, Finding My Soul: Five Years at The Findhorn Community. She weaves a fascinating tale of adventure and very personal exploration inner and outer, inspiring for all of us. This is Part 1 of a chat with Bonnie Blue. Part 2 next week on July 21st. Contact Bonnie at beaublue4@gmail.com and learn more about The Findhorn Foundation at findhorn.org

Award-winning travel journalist Judith Fein and her husband, photojournalist Paul Ross, join me with their most personal and provocative book yet, The Spoon from Minkowitz: A Bittersweet Roots Journey to Ancestral Lands. Sitting in her Grandmother’s kitchen, little Judie learned six seemingly unrelated facts about the shtetl where her maternal ancestors lived until forced to flee or be killed first by the pogroms decimating Jews and later by Nazis. Her grandma’s stories were few and filled mostly with sadness, yet ignited in Judie a burning desire to see from where she came. How surprised she was on the eve of her wedding to Paul when his usually-distant father presented the young couple with a old spoon, a last remaining memento of his family’s life in the very same shtetl, Minkowitz. In Ukraine. This is part one of a riveting interview filled with history and hope and more. Find Judie and Paul, their books and travel tips at www.globaladventure.usPart 2 next week!

We continue our conversation and pilgrimage to Minkowitz in Ukraine with Paul Ross and Judith Fein. Their journey a few years ago predated this year’s new horrors inflicted upon a beautiful land tossed back and forth in blood since at least the 15th century. What were the six, small facts that Judie’s grandma recounted of her youth in the shtetl and how did they form clues to lead Paul and Judie to their ancestral village? Who did they meet and how important is simply being completely in the moment critical for all of us who love to travel? How do you become fully present, how do you stumble upon people and places with such synchronistic timing? And did they ever find the village of Minkowitz and what happened just before they arrived? The Spoon from Minkowitz: A Bittersweet Roots Journey to Ancestral Lands. www.globaladventure.us

Continuing a critical and heart-warming conversation from last week, Mariah is joined by her husband Byron as the two explore together the way to “Journey Well: You are More than Enough.” Who is this book written for and why even begin the Journey when all around us chaos seems to rule and no one can add one more thing to their agenda? And why More than Enough ? Isn’t it enough to just make it to the end of the day and collapse on the sofa ? In a loving husband-and-wife style By and Mariah discuss their mission “Mandate to Elevate,” something they’ve been doing all their lives, first in their respective professions giving and giving thanks, and now as writers and professional speakers. How can we, too, without feeling duty-bound or putting extra pressure on ourselves? mandatetoelevate.com

Are you hungry? Go into your garden, open your refrigerator or run over to your local growers‘ market, farm stand, or favorite grocery store. I’m joined today by intrepid mother and daughter, Ann Crile Esselstyn and Jane Esselstyn with their new book, Be A Plant-Based Woman Warrior: Live Fierce, Stay Bold, Eat Delicious. In this very lively and fun interview Ann and Jane clarify misunderstandings and myths and introduce us to the incredible delights and surprising ease of eating from the earth with a wider awareness of the health, financial and environmental benefits. Filled with hundreds of recipes and gorgeous photographs Be A Plant-Based Woman Warrior is likely to end up being one of your most well-thumbed cookbooks smeared with sauce. Published by Penguin Random House. Meet the whole family at janeesselstyn.com

01/18/2023 with Tom Starke

Hank Hughes, Santa Fe County Commissioner for District 5 and recently retired Executive Director of the Nhew Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness. He co-founded the Coalition in the year 2000 with other advocates and served as Executive Director from 2001 until 2023.