Please welcome to our show internationally-acclaimed photographer, artist, and
author Claudio Santini, whose thought-provoking work has inspired much reflection.
When I visited Claudio in his Los Angeles studio recently, I felt I was in the presence
of a true genius. His work spoke to me, including his latest collection, focused on
capturing a quiet mental state to inspire a better humanity. Today, we'll speak to
Claudio about his life and work, including an exhibit in Naples, Italy, currently running
through December.

Claudio was born and raised in Rome, Italy, and developed an early passion for
photography. He started his career as an architectural photographer, later exploring
the intersection of photography and painting through mixed media. Upon moving to
Los Angeles, his work was featured in the New York Times, LA Times, and Domus.
You've likely seen his work featured in major magazines, too.

And in a world focused on Ai, I wanted to showcase the work of someone inspired by
everyday events, people, and nature. Claudio captures the humanity of life just that
way, pure and innocent, with texture.

Please enjoy my full conversation with Claudio Santini on all video and audio
platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and the
#LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to
welcome you here.

When famed tenor and songwriter Pasquale Esposito was growing up in Naples, Italy,
the music of Enrico Caruso would play throughout his house, inspiring him to sing at
the local church in town. His dream was to come to America, to study and eventually
perform. And that's exactly what he did.

Fast forward twenty-five years, and Pasquale is now performing internationally to
critical acclaim, and on Dec. 10, he'll perform along side world-renowned conductor
Maestro Carlo Ponti on the Broad Stage in Santa Monica, California, presenting a
magical Holiday concert of American and Italian traditions through spirited carols and
emotional Neapolitan melodies. And I'm honored to speak with both gentlemen today
on my show.

I've known Carlo for some time now, and not only am I a huge fan of his work, but I
admire his incredible talent and creative style. I'm also honored to call him a friend.
Most people know he's the eldest son of the beautiful and talented Ms. Sophia Loren
and filmmaker Carlo Ponti, and one can only imagine life growing up among such
talent. But not only did Carlo inherit his parents gift of performance, he's lived his life
in service of the arts, having founded the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra, which raises
awareness and funds for music education in the Los Angeles area.

He shares his gift of philanthropy with Pasquale, who founded Notable Music and
Arts, a non-profit focused on promoting cultural exchange through music, dance,
theater, film, visual arts, and literature. We'll talk with both of them about this, in
addition to their work, life, and upcoming performance at the Broad on 12/10.

Please find my full conversation with Maestro Carlo Ponti and Tenor Pasquale
Esposito on all video and audio podcast platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE,
#LittleItalyPodcast, and the #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast.

I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

@pasqualetenor @maestrocarloponti @lavirtuosiorchestra #LAV #concert

#classicalmusic #orchestra #losangeles

welcome to our show an extraordinary woman, filmmaker, and human rights activist, Jihan K, whose documentary, "My Father and Qaddafi," unravels the disappearance of her dad, Mansur Rashid Kikhia, a peaceful opposition leader to Muammar Qaddafi who vanished when she was just six-years-old. The film seeks to piece together her mother's 19-year search to find her husband. Without any memory of her father, Jihan tries to reconnect with him and reconcile with her Libyan identity, taking on a reflective journey as she tries to piece together the memory of a man she barely remembers. Mansur Rashid Kikhia served as Libya's foreign minister, ambassador to the United Nations, and was a human rights lawyer. For many, he was a rising star who could have been the next leader of Libya. After serving under Qaddafi, he defected from the government and became an opposition leader. In 1993, he disappeared from his hotel in Egypt, never to be seen again. Jihan's mother, Baha Al Omary, a strong-willed Syrian-American artist, began searching for him, launching the family into an international political maze. Nineteen hears later, his body was found in a freezer near Qaddafi's palace. Through encounters with family, her father's colleagues, and historical archives, Jihan's search for truth evolves into a deeper curiosity, and we'll talk about that. Please find my full interview with Jihan on all video and audio podcast platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

If you've got issues with your gut, including chronic bloating and pain, it could signify an overgrowth of candida. What's that? Tune into our show with immunologist specialist and author Dr. Dean Mitchell, who wrote, "Conquering CANDIDA, The 30-DAY PROTOCOL for Restoring Your Microbiome and Health." This is a comprehensive look into what might be going on in your gut, more specifically, the overgrowth of candida.

What is candida, what are the symptoms, how is it diagnosed, and how to get relief? Dr. Mitchell will cover all the bases, discuss the four stages of candida, and offer a 30-day nutritional plan to alleviate issues associated with candida, which can often go undiagnosed. In a nutshell, candida overgrowth is an imbalance in the normal levels of candida in the body, caused by a variety of things including antibiotics.

Symptoms include a weakened immune system, bloating, abdominal pain, fatigue, and more. During our interview, we'll get to the bottom of it so people can get answers and ultimately relief. Dr. Mitchell is a board-certified immunologist and a pioneer in holistic immunology. He is the founder of Mitchell Medical Group, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of candida overgrowth, mast cell activation syndrome, in addition to toxic mold exposure. Please join my conversation with Dr. Dean Mitchell on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

David Goldblum's short film, "Big Rock Burning," is creating a lot of good heat for the
pointed questions it's raising since the devastating fires that charred thousands of
properties in Malibu and the Palisades (not to mention Altadena), and he joins our
program LIVE to talk about his film and the harrowing experiences so many have had
since leaving their homes on January 7th, returning to the ashes of a life that so many
are struggling to put back together.

The film depicts the stories of 49 Malibu residents impacted by the fires, and
chronicles the resilient spirit of the residents of Big Rock, and their intent to rebuild.
But little has happened in the months that have followed, and while people are still
grieving, they want action and accountability. David says residents have been left to
fend for themselves to sort through government red-tape and insurance nightmares,
and they're growing weary. Their stories have attracted some celeb residents as well,
such as Mark Hamill and Ricki Lake, who talks about losing her home and the
emotional impact it's had on her and her friends and neighbors.

Malibu is a multi-generational community and so many have lived in their homes since
childhood. And while it's a peaceful community, it's not without its challenges, too, and
the fire dangers are one of them. People know the risks, but many say they don't
expect the lack of help and resources from local government, and the film addresses
that.

Please join our full interview with David Goldblum on all video and audio platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE, and please encourage your friends to join, too. I'm your host,
#DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here. The film is currently
in the middle of its Oscar-qualifying theatrical run through 9/18 at the Laemmle in
Santa Monica, so if you're close by, here's your opportunity to see it.

@davidgoldblum @consciouscontactentertainment #filmmaker #movies

Please welcome to our show James Tumminia, award-winning actor, producer, and lover of all things Italian, beloved for his role as Angelo in the TV series, "Melissa & Joey" and much more. And we'll be talking with James about his work and how he gets his fix of Italian food and culture in this great city of LA.

As a kid growing up in an Italian-American neighborhood in Brooklyn, James Tumminia knew two things: he loved all things Italian, and he wanted to be an actor. And he's living both.

I first met James at an event at the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, and noticed he seemed to be at every Italian gathering throughout the city - and there's many. So I thought it appropriate to invite him to talk about all things Italian, in addition to his life and career, as part of Italian-American Heritage Month.

James studied Italian at Georgetown, which led him to living, studying, and working in Florence. He played Mario in "Two Scoops of Italy" a Hallmark film, and has been involved on the producer side of many projects, including, "Love, Guilda," "1st Strike," and many more.

James said he feels the guidance of his ancestral grandparents, all four born in Italy, and he became an Italian citizen in 2009. He's currently working on a project he's super excited about, "PER CHI," a short doc he's producing. We'll be talking about that.

And while James hails from NY and moved to LA to pursue a career in entertainment, he says Italy always feels like home, which is why he frequents so many Italian events in this great city.

Please welcome #JamesTumminia on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, & #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

Please welcome to my show Dr. Sherry Ross, an expert on menopause from her years
in practice as a beloved obstetrician and gynecologist practicing in Santa Monica. Dr.
Ross is also a two-time author, "she-ology: The Definitive Guide To Women's Intimate
Health. Period" and "she-ology, the she-quel," both tackling just about any question one
might have about women's bodies. And there's a lot.

For starters. Menopause. It used to be that word people whispered in the corner. No
more. Because ladies, we all go through it, and gents, your significant others, mom,
sister, daughters will go through it too. So let's understand it better, shall we?

During our conversation, I'll be speaking with Dr. Ross about hormones and hormone
replacement therapy. Is it safe (yes), when to start, and how to know what dosage is
right for you. Of course there's estrogen and progesterone replacement, and
testosterone, too. But for many women, hormones still remains a mystery, and we'll
dive deep to clear up any myths about what's safe, recommended, and the benefits,
too.

Dr. Ross will soon be launching a podcast the first of the year, "Paradox" with
renounced sex therapist Tammy Nelson. She's also in the wellness space,
recommending products that she thinks have been tested to help women at various
stages in their womanhood. We'll discuss. And men, this conversation is for you, too.
Let's all get on the same page about women's health for better clarity and
understanding.

Please find my full conversation with #DrSherryRoss on all video and audio platforms
of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to
welcome you here.

@drsherryr #womenshealth #womenshealthmatters #obgyn #gynecology

#sexualwellness #sexualwellnessproducts #drsherry

Please welcome Puran and Susanna Bair, authors of "Living from the Heart," a book
that approaches meditation from a different perspective - the heart. The duo will
discuss how using heart-based meditation can completely transform our well-being,
benefiting both the mind and body, and they'll explain exactly how to do it.

The husband and wife team also founded the Institute for Applied Meditation, and
have been working in this space for decades by improving the physical, emotional,
and spiritual health of those who practice this type of mediation. Puran and Susanna
say by coordinating our heartbeat with breathwork, we can achieve a level of
meditation and relaxation like nothing else, which is ultimately healthier. They
incorporate the energy of the four elements - air, fire, water, and earth - and will
explain further how it's done during our interview.

Please welcome Puran and Susanna Bair to our show, #DeborahKobyltLIVE,
available on all video

@iheartmeditation #iheart #PuranBair #SusannaBair