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Identity theft is the fastest growing white collar crime, according to the FBI. Lisa talks with identity theft expert R.M. Tracy, author of 'Reduce Your Risk of Fraud and Identity Theft,' about simple things you can do to protect your most personal information.

Whether you'll be ringing in 2008 with a group, or spending an intimate evening with someone special, Antonio Anderson of Enoteca Toscana Wine Bistro in Camarillo has the lowdown on how to properly chill your sparkling wine, and how to pop the cork like a pro. And, check out my blog where Antonio shares tips for how to select the perfect bottle of bubbly for any occasion. Find the blog at www.lisa.fm, or click here (if the link works!) - http://vc.yourhub.com/Camarillo/Stories/Tips-Techniques/General-Tips-Techniques/Story~406735.aspx.

If this year is like any other, 40% of Americans are planning on starting some sort of diet on January first. Though, with most New Year resolutions all but forgotten by February, why even bother? How about living life, at your ideal weight, without dieting? It can be done. Tune in to this podcast with Paulette Lambert, director of nutrition at the California Health and Longevity Institute in Westlake Village, CA, for how to life life at your ideal weight, without dieting. For more healthy tips, and to read my blog about how to stop dieting forever, visit www.lisa.fm

Holidays can be stressful, and when you are part of a blended family there's the additional challenge of 'who gets the kids' on the special days. Lisa talks with Anne Burt, who writes the "Musings From the Evil Stepmother" column at DivineCaroline.com, about tips for how to help make the holidays a happier time for blended families.

After her teenage daughter was killed in a car crash, Joan Norton set off to try to contact her in the afterlife. Joan shares her fascinating story of how her intuition led her to become a channel, delivering information to earth from beyond.

Today, with more than half of all marriages ending in divorce, being a stepmother is common. Is society finally getting past the fairy tale myth? Lisa talks with columnist Anne Burt, who writes "Musings From the Evil Stepmother" at www.divinecaroline.com. Find out what Anne has to say about this important topic.

"I hate my body!" has become a common complaint of women across the U.S. But, it's not the size of your waistline that determines your happiness. In this fascinating podcast, Lisa talks with New York's 'therapist to the stars' Sheenah Hankin, Ph.D, about how you can avoid self-shaming behavior and learn to love your body.

One of the hottest trends in wine these days is the growing popularity of wine blends. Also known as ‘field blends,’ these diverse wines consist of a mixture of grapes such as Zinfandel, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Lisa.fm Wine Pal, Bill Candela, talks with Lisa about the best of the blends - and offers insights into how wine makers are creating new varieties of delicious blends.

You’ve probably seen him on TV – as the hairdresser boyfriend to the mom on Six Feet Under, or as ‘Pastor Ed’ on the New Adventures of Old Christine. He even has his own reality show. But, since 1970, actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. has also been a strong voice for the environment. In this Podcast, Ed shares easy tips for how we all can make slight changes that will add up to making a big difference toward helping Mother Earth. You can also read my blog featuring Eco Tips from Ed at www.lisa.fm

Today, she's an author and one of New York's most popular psychotherapists, but there was a time when Dr. Sheenah Hankin, Ph.D., was an unemployed divorced mother of four. Find out how you can overcome negative self-talk and live your life with Complete Confidence. For more information on Sheenah Hankin, Ph.D. and her book, Complete Confidence, a Handbook, visit her website at www.sheenahhankin.com

There seems to be a battle brewing between the North and the South in California. It has to do with who has the best Zinfandel. The robust, luscious red wine overflowing in the flavors of berries, spice and earthiness is made from a grape grown primarily in California. These days the varietal has become so popular among wine lovers that it’s heading toward cult status. In this podcast, Lisa talks with Lisa.fm Wine Pal Bill Candela, a studying wine master, about this delicious red - and why it's becoming so popular. Read the Blog: http://vc.yourhub.com/Ventura/Stories/Travel/General-Travel/Story~364623.aspx

Private jets, mega-yachts - find out what the wealthy are doing to help clean up after their super-size carbon footprints.

Beauty from the Inside Out with Susan Ciminelli: Releasing Stubborn Skin Problems You take good care of your skin, keep it clean and hydrated, and try to eat a well-balanced diet. Even so, you still may be dealing with breakouts and other stubborn skin problems. The reasons for your breakouts may be emotional. Find out how negative feelings could be showing up on your face in this enlightening podcast with Susan Ciminelli, Lisa.fm Beauty Pal and author of "The Ciminelli Solution."

Newsflash: Older Americans are Still Doing it! After talking with more than 3,000 people about their sex lives, Researchers at the University of Chicago have discovered that many 'older Americans' are still enjoying themselves in an intimate way. Middle aged women who are not married are still doing it - but, according to Pulitzer Prize-nominated columnist Jane Glenn Haas, many of these now-single ladies prefer that their sweetie 'lived close and visited often,' rather than living under the same roof. Find out more as I chat with Jane in this exciting podcast! You can also read more about it here: http://vc.yourhub.com/Camarillo/Stories/News/General-News/Story~353522.aspx

Ikea has become the first major retailer in the US to charge extra for the convenience of carrying shopping items out in a plastic bag. Not all shoppers are happy about that. Challenge yourself to do small things that add up to helping the environment in a big way. Lisa's Eco Challenge offers tips on how to do this.