The Patricia Raskin Show

Patricia Raskin

3.1 (12)
Health & Fitness
Updated Biweekly

Relationships, health, spirituality, finances and community concerns, reclaim control of all areas of your life with the power of positive thinking. Patricia Raskin and her guests will bring you practical, positive solutions for a happy, empowered and successful life. www.patriciaraskin.com

3d ago

Dr Jan Yager - Time Management Expert

DESCRIPTION You will be inspired by listening to a successful time management expert, college professor, mother, wife, grandmother, friend, and extended family member as she shares how to achieve a more fulfilling life with work and relationships a priority. As the author of 70+ award-winning books, translated into 36 languages, Dr. Jan Yager, the daughter of workaholics, and a recovered workaholic herself, there is hope and help for all through her latest contribution, TIME MASTERS. GUEST BIO Dr. Jan Yager is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Sociology Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY. Since Fall 2014, Dr. Yager has taught criminology, victimology, and sociology courses at John Jay. Previously she taught at U of Connecticut, Penn State, St. John's U, Temple U, and other colleges and universities. Dr. Yager has a Ph.D. in sociology from CUNY Graduate Center, an M.A. in criminal justice from Goddard College Graduate Program, and she did a year of graduate work in art therapy at Hahnemann Medical College. Author of 70+ award-winning books, with translations into 35 languages, including Victims, the textbook Essentials of Victimology (Aspen Publishing, 2022; 2 nd edition, 2025), When Friendship Hurts (Simon & Schuster), Productive Relationships; Work Less, Do More; How to Finish Everything You Start, several novels and children's books, Dr. Yager has been interviewed on Good Morning America, Oprah, Today Show, The View, CBS The Early Show, NPR, and other major shows. LINKS Website: https://www.drjanyager.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjanyager X - @drjanyager

53 min
May 25

Bill Hanney - Theatre by the Sea and North Shore Music Theatre

DESCRIPTION Bill Hanney will discuss the four-show subscription series at both theatres, including well-known titles like Titanic and Grease. He will share insights into the artistic choices, creative challenges, and teamwork required to bring large-scale productions to the stage. The program offers an engaging look at the creativity and business of professional theatre. GUEST BIO Bill Hanney is an award-winning theatre producer and business owner who will speak about the upcoming seasons at Theatre By The Sea and North Shore Music Theatre. With decades of experience in live entertainment, Hanney will give audiences a behind-the-scenes look at how professional productions are created, from choosing shows and building creative teams to staging, design, and production. In 2006, Hanney purchased and revitalized Theatre By The Sea, the historic 500-seat summer theatre and restaurant in Matunuck, Rhode Island. His leadership restored the venue and re-established it as a popular destination for high-quality performances. Hanney is also the Owner and Producer of North Shore Music Theatre, one of New England's leading regional theatres. He led its successful re-opening in 2010, helping return it to prominence with its innovative staging and Broadway-caliber productions. Website: https://www.nsmt.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialnsmt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialnsmt/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/officialnsmt X: https://x.com/OfficialNSMT

51 min
May 18

Lucy Ashe - The Model Patient

DESCRIPTION Set against the backdrop of London in the early 1960s, The Model Patient explores a world in which social freedoms appear to be expanding, yet women's lives remain tightly controlled. The novel follows Evelyn Westbrook, a young model who enters psychoanalysis seeking stability amid a troubled marriage, reproductive pressures, and the newly complicated promise of the contraceptive pill. As Evelyn's therapy progresses, the relationship intended to provide clarity instead becomes a source of confusion and destabilization. The erosion of boundaries, the fragility of trust, and the question of who holds power within the therapeutic space drive a psychological narrative that is as intimate as it is unsettling. Drawing on Lucy Ashe's own experience as a therapy patient, the conversation will examine the novel's deeper themes: the ethical complexities of psychotherapy, the silencing of women's instincts, and the unsettling ease with which authority can reshape personal reality. Though rooted in the 1960s, the story resonates strongly with contemporary discussions about consent, autonomy, and institutional power. GUEST BIO Lucy Ashe trained at the Royal Ballet School before changing course to study English Literature at Oxford University, graduating in 2010. She later qualified as an English and Drama teacher. Her first two novels, The Dance of the Dolls and The Sleeping Beauties, were inspired by her years immersed in the world of classical dance. The Model Patient marks a striking evolution in her work, drawing on her personal experience as a therapy patient to explore the psychology of power, trust, and self-erasure. Ashe now turns to psychological suspense with her debut thriller, an atmospheric and deeply unsettling novel set in the world of psychotherapy that asks: Who truly holds power in the therapeutic relationship and what happens when that power is abused? Website: https://lucyashe.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucyashe_author/ X: https://x.com/LSAshe1/

54 min
May 11

Don Weber - HUMINT and Behavioral expert

DESCRIPTION In this episode Don Weber, a former U.S. government field operative turned global communication strategist ,whose career in human intelligence (HUMINT) spanned more than 90 countries across South America, Africa, and Europe will discuss operating under multiple identities during the George Bush administration. Don navigated high-risk environments, worked alongside organized crime figures, foreign agents, and volatile political networks, and even embedded himself in Antwerp's diamond trade circles as part of a covert cover. Today, Don applies those insights to the executive boardroom. Now one of Europe's most respected executive communication coaches, he trains royalty, EU diplomats, ambassadors, senior politicians, and Fortune 500 leaders on the art of ethical influence, authentic presence, and leadership under pressure. Don shares how to read body language and decode power dynamics in any room, offering insight into the signals most people miss. He discusses why empathy is the most powerful form of influence, especially for leaders who want lasting impact. The conversation dives into what leadership looks like in high-stakes environments where pressure is constant and decisions carry consequences. Finally, Don shows how mindfulness and martial discipline shape authentic communication, blending presence, awareness, and control into a grounded leadership style. GUEST BIO Don Weber is a global communication strategist, human intelligence (HUMINT) expert, and executive coach whose life tells a story of survival, reinvention, and mastery. For more than 15 years, Don worked in international intelligence operations across 90+ countries as a U.S. government field operative. Operating under multiple identities during the George Bush administration, he gathered intelligence throughout South America, Africa, and Europe, often working in proximity to organized crime figures, foreign agents, and politically volatile networks. One of his covers placed him inside Antwerp's diamond trade, a uniquely complex world that sharpened his ability to build rapport across cultural, economic, and ideological divides.After leaving intelligence work, Don redirected his life toward helping leaders communicate with authenticity and awareness. Over the past decade, he has become one of Europe's most respected executive communication coaches, advising royalty, EU diplomats, ambassadors, senior politicians, and Fortune 500 executives across major European capitals. Trained in martial arts for real-world application and grounded in a lifelong meditation practice, Don blends combat discipline with mindful presence. The result is a powerful, grounded approach to ethical influence, leadership under pressure, and mastering the unspoken signals that define human connection. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drwebercoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-weber/ Website: https://drwebercoaching.com

43 min
May 4

Leisa Reid - Get Speaking Gigs Now

DESCRIPTION In this episode of Patricia Raskin's show, Patricia interviews speaker mentor Leisa Reid on the powerful theme of "Share Your Brilliance." Drawing from her experience delivering more than 500 speaking engagements, Leisa shares proven speaking strategies and insider secrets to help entrepreneurs turn the stage into a consistent client-attraction tool. Leisa explores why so many talented people hold back their voice and how speaking up can open doors both personally and professionally. She offers practical insights on building confidence, turning your message into meaningful impact, and using your story as a force for connection and growth. If you've ever felt called to step forward but weren't sure how, this conversation will inspire you to claim your voice, share your message, and let your brilliance be seen. GUEST BIO Leisa Reid is known as The Speaking Strategy Mentor and is the Founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now™ and the CEO of the International Speaker Network™. Having delivered over 600 talks and authored 9 books, Leisa has helped business owners scale their impact beyond 1:1, through the power of speaking. She believes speaking isn't just about giving a talk; it's about creating a consistent strategy to get booked, stay booked, and attract clients for the lifetime of your business. Leisa is passionate about showing experts how to use speaking as a serious revenue pathway, without the pressure of being perfect or "salesy." Her down-to-earth approach and proven system empower business owners to confidently share their message, grow their business, and make the impact they were born to create. When she's not mentoring speakers, you'll find Leisa enjoying 80's music, live concerts, and her life in Southern California with her family. https://GetSpeakingGigsNow.com https://GetSpeakingGigsNow.com/tips Facebook: https://facebook.com/getspeakinggigsnow/ https://www.facebook.com/leisa.reid.2/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leisareid/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getspeakinggigsnow/ https://www.instagram.com/leisareid Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LeisaReid

48 min
Apr 27

Michelle Girasole - The Daughters of Liberty

DESCRIPTION: Michelle Girasole will explore the influential roles and personal stories of generals' wives during the American Revolution, shedding light on their essential contributions and the realities of their daily lives. She will highlight the relevance of these women as the nation approaches America's 250th anniversary, reflect on the legacy of the 1976 Bicentennial, and connect their experiences to ongoing conversations about women's empowerment and leadership today. GUEST BIO: Michelle is a passionate innovator, entrepreneur, and founder of Fresh, LLC and FreshMaps, specializing in digital learning maps and customizable scavenger hunts for tourism, education, and fundraising. With 25+ years in marketing and sales, she has led creative campaigns for national brands and startups, including Constant Contact. Michelle partners with Barcelona-based software developer Mooveteam to bring GPS-enabled game technology to Rhode Island and beyond, helping organizations create unique digital experiences. An award-winning author and mentor to over 100 students, she is also a recognized expert in online marketing and a champion for women in business. Ask her about "The Daughters of Liberty"! Website/s: https://freshmaps.us/ (coming soon RI250Quest.com and myFreshAdventures.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561536141210 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegirasole/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fresh.maps/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@freshmaps?si=V9XFYfmPzilwTutt

53 min
Apr 20

Dr D. Ivan Young - Leading From The Heart

DESCRIPTION: In his new book LEADING FROM THE HEART: The Essential Guide to Self-Empathy & Self-Compassion (April 28; Post Hill Press), Dr. D. Ivan Young, renowned behavioral neural science expert & ICF Mastered Certified Coach, elevates the concept of "Empathy" beyond a corporate buzzword to an essential part of humanity, unpacking it so we all can better navigate what makes us deeply human: pain, trauma, loss, triumph, regret, failure, love, and everything in between. Despite widespread overuse, many people don't understand empathy's true power consists of two areas: Internal Mastery: The discipline of seeing yourself clearly, extending mercy inward, and calibrating your motives before you act. External Influence: The strategic art of reading a room, diagnosing quiet pain points, and delivering exactly what moves people to trust, decide, and change. To help people see empathy as a core part of our humanity that can be honed and mastered, Dr. Ivan distills it down to several key areas of use and understanding. Among other tactics, readers will learn: 'Omniscient Self' vs 'Obnoxious Self': The choice we all have every day in embracing our own mortality, fragility and humanity. Building Sustainable Presence: Capacity to show up, fully, each day, without burning out, checking out or numbing out. Self-Compassion; Not Self-Sabotage: Pour into your own cup without drowning in self-absorption. The Relationship Rescue Kit: A step-by-step method to repair strained partnerships before they fracture for good - whether it be a best friend, romantic partner, spouse, sibling, or co-worker. In a tech-dominated world where human pain & struggle are only exacerbated by our failure to understand it, Dr. Young's methodology is redefining the standard for executive and behavioral coaching by translating behavioral science into scripts, micro-habits, and drills readers can apply immediately. LEADING FROM THE HEART is a much-needed lighthouse for anyone, in any life stage, to better navigate the inevitable challenges that human life brings. LEADING FROM THE HEART will help readers persevere through any obstacle while helping people connect more deeply with what they need most: other people. GUEST BIO: Dr. D. Ivan Young is a globally recognized authority in human behavior, leadership psychology, and emotional mastery, renowned for helping high achievers transform complexity into clarity. His credentials reflect not only elite professional achievement but also a science-backed, evidence-based approach that produces measurable, lasting change. Holding the prestigious ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) designation, awarded to fewer than one percent of coaches worldwide, Dr. Young embodies the highest standards of professional excellence, ethical integrity, and coaching mastery. As a keynote speaker, consultant, and mentor, he empowers individuals and organizations alike to lead with clarity, courage, and compassion, transforming potential into purpose at every level. His TEDx talks have garnered over 5 million views, and he is regularly sought out by high-net-worth individuals, Fortune 100 executives, public figures, and global institutions. In fact, his thought leadership has been featured across leading national and international media platforms, including CNN, MSNBC, Forbes, The European, Essence Magazine, and others. In addition to his coaching and consulting work, Dr. Young is the bestselling author of Another Chance, as well as the upcoming Break Up, Don't Break Down – Expanded Edition (Post Hill Press, Fall 2025) and Leading From the Heart (Post Hill Press, Spring 2026).

51 min
Apr 13

Ellen Shapiro - The Secret Buttons

DESCRIPTION Ellen M. Shapiro explores thoroughly researched, well-documented WWII history and experiences, and her mother's mysterious recollection, through the eyes of a resourceful tween heroine, Anni Blum. We first meet Anni, at age twelve, in March 1939 as she boards a train with her seven-year-old sister, Rosie, to escape Vienna, her home until Hitler's armies invaded. Traveling alone, the two girls are headed for Dover, England, to help their distant cousins take care of the country house they will be staying in as the nation prepares for war. With their dark, curly hair pulled back tightly, the girls are dressed to blend in with the "Aryan" holiday travelers. Aside from their forged passports and real Domestic Worker Visas, Anni is traveling with her valuables: a German-English pocket dictionary, a copy of The Traveler's Phrase-book for Visitors to England, and balls of yarn, a crochet hook, and other precious supplies for her designs. "Crafty girl," says the conductor upon inspecting the contents of her knapsack. That offhand comment, given with a friendly wink, proves prescient. On top of loneliness, homesickness, and worries about what is happening back home, Anni grapples with navigating a new language and being misunderstood. At first, the local boys in the fictional English village of Tuppinshire tease her for speaking German and accuse her of being a Nazi spy. Her aunt Vivian scornfully treats her and Rosie like maids. And she yearns to return to school. To aggravate matters, Anni suffers flashbacks to painful moments in Vienna—from being forbidden to play in the neighborhood park to discovering that her favorite needlework shop was smashed and looted on Kristallnacht to watching in horror as the Nazis take her Papa away. She also relives her anger over being renamed "Sarah"—like all Jewish girls and women—to identify her as a Jew, and the comfort of bonding with other girls in the same "club." Yet gradually, over the years of blackouts and bombings, Anni and Rosie find their place among family, make new friends, forge boldly ahead, and use their talents and creativity to make an incredible difference for others. GUEST BIO Ellen Shapiro is a graphic designer and writer. A graduate of UCLA's College of Fine Arts, she has headed a graphic communications firm for over 20 years and taught at leading design schools, including the Designer as Author MFA program at New York's School of Visual Arts. A contributing editor for Print Magazine and writer for Printmag she has published hundreds of articles and posts and two nonfiction books about visual culture around the world. Inspired by her mother's memories of the Holocaust in Vienna and life in wartime England, The Secret Buttons is her first novel. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-m-shapiro-833a037/

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Interrupts too much

08/15/2016

greenbeagle

Such an irritating habit she has. I am going to try a few more episodes, maybe she is "new" to this podcasting stuff..., and maybe she reads these comments and will adjust, but dang, she talks over and interrupts way too much. And her comments don't even sound as though she actually heard her guest speaking, it sounds like she was just waiting for them to be finshed so she could talk. And, when they aren't fast enough with their point, she just interrupts them.
Disappointing interview

11/04/2019

musicgirl743

Listened to the Lilac Girls episode. The host sounded like she hadn’t read the book at all, and she does not listen to the author she is interviewing. Several times she asked questions that the author just answered seconds prior. Would loved to have heard a more thoughtful conversation.
Growing Weeders into Leaders

10/02/2017

Jeff grows people

I was on Patricia Raskin's Show as a guest and felt right at home. She is a leader and knows how to ask great questions. It was one of my favorite shows.
Good selection of guests....

05/11/2011

ellen3141

But Patricia likes to talk over them. How rude!! But I still like the show & have gained certain insights from it.