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Healing Through Naturopathic Medicine

Week of February 22, 2025

Healing through Naturopathic Medicine: Here we explore foundational principles of wellness from the perspective of a Naturopathic Doctor (ND). The Ranch offers an ideal place...

Dr. Amanda Watters
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Secrets of Give and Take

Week of June 28, 2025

Imagine what your life would be like if everyone you interact with – at work and at home - would value and reward you for...

Maggie van de Griend
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Diane Arkin | Mexican Art

Week of March 15, 2025

Giants of 20th Century Mexican Mural Art Mexico has long been a magnet for an international community of avant-garde intellectuals, writers, poets, and artists, but...

Diane Arkin
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Diane Arkin | Mexican Art

Week of November 1, 2025

Giants of 20th Century Mexican Mural Art Mexico has long been a magnet for an international community of avant-garde intellectuals, writers, poets, and artists, but...

Diane Arkin
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Diane Arkin | Mexican Art

Week of November 15, 2025

Giants of 20th Century Mexican Mural Art Mexico has long been a magnet for an international community of avant-garde intellectuals, writers, poets, and artists, but...

Diane Arkin
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Empower Your Mind: A Journey Through Stress, Resilience, and EQ for Total Well-Being

Week of April 26, 2025

A Mindful Approach to Stress In today’s ever-evolving world, stress is an inevitable part of life. However, stress doesn’t have to be a nemesis; it...

Gyll Turteltaub
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A Path for Personalized Wellness

Week of October 4, 2025

Lifestyle Approaches to Reduce Chronic Medical Conditions The Mediterranean diet can lower the risk of chronic diseases. We’ll explore tips about not only nutrition but...

Nicola Finley
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A Path for Personalized Wellness

Week of March 29, 2025

Lifestyle Approaches to Reduce Chronic Medical Conditions The Mediterranean diet can lower the risk of chronic diseases. We’ll explore tips about not only nutrition but...

Nicola Finley
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The Great Microbiome and Other Topics

Week of February 1, 2025

The Great Microbiome: Our Greatest Ally for Optimal Health It is becoming common knowledge that gut bacteria are connected to aspects of health, including inflammation,...

Norma Flood
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5 Ways to Nourish Your Mind and Body

Week of March 8, 2025

Our physical, mental and emotional health are interconnected as the very same things that are good for the body are also good for the mind....

Adrienne Youdim
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Visual Fitness 4 All: Engaging Creativity & Insight®

Week of May 10, 2025

Develop your visual fitness by exercising and building your creative muscles while enhancing your discernment skills. Enjoy unique interactive conversations and fun hands-on experiences that...

Renee Sandell
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Retain/Re-Claim a Clear, Creative, Vibrant Mind

Week of January 25, 2025

Retain / Reclaim a Clear Creative Mind: Cognitive Health Map The body and mind are two sides of a coin. Identify the constellation of issues...

Leni Felton
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Nourishing Your Health with Integrative Medicine

Week of December 27, 2025

Reversing Illness: Lessons from Integrative Medicine Given the incredible advances of modern medicine, it is surprising that its focus is more often on managing chronic...

Victoria Maizes
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TODAY MATTERS: Why Today Impacts Tomorrow’s Success

Week of July 5, 2025

Join us for a transformative four-session journey as we unveil the art of crafting a fulfilling day and its profound impact on your tomorrow. In...

Mark Wuttke
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TODAY MATTERS: Why Today Impacts Tomorrow’s Success

Week of July 12, 2025

Join us for a transformative four-session journey as we unveil the art of crafting a fulfilling day and its profound impact on your tomorrow. In...

Mark Wuttke
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Food as Medicine: Optimizing Your Health and Well-Being

Week of July 19, 2025

Food Myths – What Should I Be Eating? Am I getting enough protein? Should I limit carbs? What about fat?  Do I need to eat...

Sarah-Anne Schumann
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Food as Medicine: Optimizing Your Health and Well-Being

Week of November 15, 2025

Food Myths – What Should I Be Eating? Am I getting enough protein? Should I limit carbs? What about fat?  Do I need to eat...

Sarah-Anne Schumann
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The New Matriarchy + Writing Workshop

Week of March 22, 2025

The New Matriarchy There's a new generation of powerful older women who are becoming a major force in our society. You don't need to be...

Pamela Redmond
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Pearls from the Practice of Life

Week of September 27, 2025

A family physician’s guide to help you struggle less and thrive more. The Building Blocks of a Life Well-Lived A review of the ground rules...

John Chuck

Harvesting Your Stories

Week of March 29, 2025

Each one of us lives a life overflowing with stories. Our challenge is to find the time and place to harvest those stories and share...

Joel ben Izzy
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Matters That Matter® Standing At The Threshold: An Invitation to Transformation

Week of January 25, 2025

Transformation is what happens when we allow ourselves to learn from and be changed by our experience. As we step into a new year we...

Molly Davis & Kristine Patterson
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Breath Work with Shanti Tilling

Week of August 2, 2025

You can survive weeks without food, days without water, but only minutes without air!!  Breath is absolutely vital for our survival and while every functional...

Shanti Tilling
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Healthy Knees & Bicycle Adventure

Week of February 8, 2025

The 3 Secrets to Healthy Knees for Life - Presentation Learn the 3 secrets to soothe, stabilize, and strengthen your knees so you do the...

Robin Robertson
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Amp Up Your Interpersonal Effectiveness! With Denise Dudley

Week of August 30, 2025

It All Starts with YOU—and How You Come Across to Others How do you look and sound? We’ll examine the seven essential communication components that...

Denise Dudley
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Amp Up Your Interpersonal Effectiveness! With Denise Dudley

Week of October 18, 2025

It All Starts with YOU—and How You Come Across to Others How do you look and sound? We’ll examine the seven essential communication components that...

Denise Dudley
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Amp Up Your Interpersonal Effectiveness! With Denise Dudley

Week of November 22, 2025

It All Starts with YOU—and How You Come Across to Others How do you look and sound? We’ll examine the seven essential communication components that...

Denise Dudley
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Amp Up Your Interpersonal Effectiveness! With Denise Dudley

Week of December 13, 2025

It All Starts with YOU—and How You Come Across to Others How do you look and sound? We’ll examine the seven essential communication components that...

Denise Dudley
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Be Quiet, Be Heard

Week of April 12, 2025

Hidden Communication: Why People Hear What We Don’t Say A world of communication lurks below the surface of our awareness. When we are in conflict,...

Peter Glaser and Susan Glaser
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Skincare with Amy Brodsky

Week of March 8, 2025

Understanding Skin Cancer and Sun Protection How to Build a Skincare Routine Top Ten Anti-Aging Skincare Tips What to Look for in a Sunscreen  ...

Amy Brodsky
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Begin Your Year Right Journaling for Well-Being

Week of February 15, 2025

Writing Workshop – three sessions Whether you are working on a short story or novel, crave healing through writing, or would simply like to structure...

Holly Eger
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The Power of Purpose

Week of March 29, 2025

Bestselling author, life coach, and speaker, Richard Leider brings the power of purpose to life helping us to find meaning, live longer, better. To get...

Richard Leider
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Unleash Your Inner Athlete for Brain Health and Longevity

Week of June 28, 2025

We all want to live a long and (more importantly) vibrant life. What if I told you the key to unlocking this through the exercise...

Eric Cruz
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Looking at the Wonders of the Winter Sky

Week of March 15, 2025

Explore Rancho La Puerta’s Night Sky – Lecture The dark skies at the Ranch provide a fabulous opportunity for seeing the wonders of Winter Sky...

John Scott Marrone
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Health and Beauty

Week of January 25, 2025

How to Use Essential Oils in Self-Care Rituals for Beauty, Balance and Well-Being Learn the therapeutic properties of key essential oils, whose plants are grown...

Tara Grodjesk
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Navigating the Menopausal Transition

Week of March 1, 2025

While we grow in wisdom and confidence, we also may be challenged with hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, irritability, vaginal dryness, decreased libido and...

Amanda Williams
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Navigating the Menopausal Transition

Week of July 12, 2025

While we grow in wisdom and confidence, we also may be challenged with hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, irritability, vaginal dryness, decreased libido and...

Amanda Williams
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Navigating the Menopausal Transition

Week of October 11, 2025

While we grow in wisdom and confidence, we also may be challenged with hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, irritability, vaginal dryness, decreased libido and...

Amanda Williams
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iPhoneography with Yoni Mayeri

Week of February 8, 2025

All presentations will be on the iPhone; Android users welcome too. If you miss a session, it’s fine to show up for any sessions that...

Yoni Mayeri
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The Journey to a Cleaner Energy Future

Week of February 15, 2025

Climate Change: The Multi-faceted Challenge of a Just Transition to a Cleaner Energy Future This first discussion will provide you a practicable global perspective on...

Peter Bryant
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Handwriting Analysis

Week of May 3, 2025

The Secret in Your Script You will be amazed at what your handwriting reveals! Learn how your handwriting is developed by your physical, intellectual, and...

Lena Rivkin
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Healthy Pleasures

Week of April 5, 2025

Healthy Pleasures: Why Everything that Feels Good is Not Bad- Monday 1 pm Olmeca Gym Many people think that to promote health they must undertake...

David S. Sobel
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Art as a Way of Life: An Unconventional Approach

Week of February 22, 2025

Frank Lloyd Wright, My Art and Me: An Unconventional Approach Pamela Smilow’s presentation is about the unconventional way she has made art her way of...

Pamela Smilow
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Busy But Fit

Week of February 15, 2025

Tales from the Outdoor Adventure Medical Tent Join Dr. Brandee Waite for humorous and harrowing medical tent stories from the world of outdoor adventure: a...

Brandee Waite
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Busy But Fit

Week of August 2, 2025

Tales from the Outdoor Adventure Medical Tent Join Dr. Brandee Waite for humorous and harrowing medical tent stories from the world of outdoor adventure: a...

Brandee Waite
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Your Best Year

Week of September 6, 2025

Your Best Year: Finding Fulfillment in Unfulfilling Times Our world today is rife with chaos and uncertainty. There is so much happening and a great...

Karen Kimsey-House
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Breathwork for Emotional Integration and Spiritual Connection

Week of March 15, 2025

Let Christian guide you on a fantastical journey into the inner realms of your being, using the most powerful tool for transformation endowed to every...

Christian Minson
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The Functionality of Your Eye Brain Connection

Week of January 25, 2025

The Functionality of Your Eye Brain Connection Integrating Periphery and Affecting Balance and Movement Vision is learned, and 75% of all sensory input is vision....

Dana Dean