Connecticut Public Broadcasting aired an interview of Dr. Bernie Siegel by Lionel Ketchian called Health & Happiness, Conversations with Bernie. It aired on CPTV Friday, June 11, 2004 at 8pm. Dr. Siegel and Lionel Ketchian also appeared on the PBS program live to promote this new, recently released, DVD featuring conversations between Bernie and Lionel. The  interview was videotaped in Dr. Siegel's home in Connecticut. It was an important opportunity to learn more life lessons from one of the most compassionate doctors that has ever lived. The film is about traveling along the journey of life.
 
Among many things that were talked about was Dr. Bernie Siegel's book called 365 Prescriptions for the Soul, Daily Messages of Inspiration, Hope, and Love, that was published in January 2004. It is available in bookstores everywhere. It is an inspirational, uplifting and empowering book of thoughts to get us through each day. Each page gives you a prescription for living each day with a quote that directs you to an understanding of life. Bernie shares his life experiences and lessons with you each day. He gives you a daily solution to life's challenges. He calls them Soul-utions! I recommend that you take Dr. Siegel's Prescriptions for the Soul daily.
 
Dr. Siegel talks about his personal thoughts and life experiences in this video interview. Through his inspirational words and personal stories Bernie encourages us - not only to survive - but also to thrive and learn to live. We also talked about attitudes, pain, suffering, health, healing, and happiness. The interview gives you a chance to think about the attitudes you now have. The thoughts shared in this presentation will make you more aware of the choices that you are presented with in your life.
 
Lionel is excited to present an extraordinary conversation with the acclaimed author and surgeon Dr. Bernie Siegel, produced by Van Gorder Studios. Lionel first interviewed Dr. Siegel in 1986 on Successful Living, a radio show I co-hosted. Dr. Siegel had just written his first best-selling book, Love, Medicine & Miracles at the time. He is the author of several other books on healing, including Love, and Healing; and Prescriptions for Living. He is retired from medical practice. Currently, Dr. Siegel enjoys giving lectures and spending time with his family.
 
Dr. Bernie Siegel has been a leading advocate of alternative healing and patients' rights for over twenty-five years. As a doctor who has worked with cancer patients for much of his career, Dr. Siegel continues to offer his unique perspective on life as well as many of the challenges that many of us ultimately face. The Happiness Club had staffed the phones for PBS to raise money for the quality programming that PBS offers their viewers.
 
In the book Love, Medicine & Miracles, Bernie wrote, "The simple truth is, happy people generally don't get sick. One's attitude toward oneself is the single most important factor in healing or staying well. Those who are at peace with themselves and their immediate surroundings have far fewer serious illnesses than those who are not." The understanding of happiness and health is very important. I invite you to join Dr. Bernie Siegel and the Happiness Club to promote our message. Happiness can change the world for the better!

Bernie's latest books are 101 Exercises for The Soul and Smudge Bunny, a children's book that teaches children that difficulties can become blessings.

Bernie's website, Exceptional Cancer Patients is at: http://www.ecap-online.org