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In another life, I was known as Dr. Joan...
I am an ex-smoker. I smoked for 22 years and up to three packs a day. I stopped smoking through hypnosis and behavior modification. It changed my life. I became a Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy and developed a program that combines hypnotherapy with behavior modification, relaxation techniques and visualization to help others to stop smoking. The desire and commitment to stop smoking is essential for success in any non-smoking program, and success is guaranteed for those who make the commitment to become a non-smoker. Do not believe that stopping smoking is just about how strong your will power is; IThahaha8217;S NOT. The people who are least successful in stopping smoking are the ones who think that they will prove their abundance of will power by doing it on their own. Why make it difficult? Use the many tools that are available now to help you be successful. Research shows that the people who are most successful are the ones who combine behavior modification and visualization techniques with the use of some form of nicotine replacement. Why Hypnosis Works For Stop Smoking Hypnosis is a natural state of mind. You are in control at all times. Behavior is controlled by the conscious and subconscious mind. The subconscious mind is unable to discriminate; it accepts as fact any information. The conscious mind evaluates and compares information, blocking the information that it has decided the subconscious mind does not want or need. Hypnosis temporarily bypasses the conscious mind allowing access to the subconscious mind. Behavioral changes are then experienced through suggestions. Just like a computer when you update or replace the software. The American Medical Association in 1958 approved the use of Hypnosis for habit control. Hypnosis is the most effective method of changing unwanted behaviors, such as smoking. Dr. Joan Following a successful 20-year career with Fortune 500 companies, hahaha8220;Dr. Joanhahaha8221; Irvine now brings her expertise to individuals, enabling them to become more satisfied with their personal lives. A graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in Human Development and Psychology, she returned to school to earn a Doctorate in Clinical Hypnotherapy (DCH). She was trained by "Quit for Life". She takes continuing education on stop smoking and she is currently a Ph.D. Candidate at American Pacific University. She specializes in stop smoking, self-esteem, menopause transition, and relationship enhancement. Dr. Joan has appeared as a guest on many television and radio programs including The View where she was interviewed by Barbara Walters. She has also appeared on Good Day hahaha8211; NY and Good Day - LA. She appeared on NBChahaha8217;s Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, and Dick Clark's The Other Half. I brought all this to ASACP as I wanted to work for a caused-based company where I could continue to make a difference....which I get to do at ASACP. Life is about making a difference and helping other! |
10. Talk about the books you have written? How much money did you make from them?
I've written two books. Actually, one was a workbook for an infomercial; only one was published and was the reason for my media appearances. Did I make money from my second book, Recipes for Hot Sex which was initially funded by Sandra Bullick (I have the check to verify this!!) --- NO! it was too adult for mainstream and too mild for adult as it was about personal relationships. |
11. Discuss the public access cable show you did? Are you still doing it?
It was LA nd now not important as I believe that ASACP is much more relevant! Plus, network is more visible than cable! |
great answers so far Joan - and thanks for going back and answering #1 & #2
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Joan - love you.
Mansion Productions is proud to be, for the second year in a row, corporate sponsors of ASACP. We are with you to stay for sure. Without ASACP I truly believe we would see a lot more CP also within our industry, so whatever you do Joan, never quit. I urge ALL companies on GFY to join ASACP in the fight against child pornography! Thank you, Oystein and Garry! Both your financial and emotional (Oystein as the father of two beautiful children) support is appreciated! |
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Very nicely said Joan!
I am glad some of rumors and misconceptions about ASACP organization are being cleared here today with the Ambush Interview. hmoss |
Great read so far Joan.
I'm looking forward to the rest of the questions as well. |
Great read indeed. Keep it going Joan!
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A Big B hug to a Super Multifaceted Lady who always puts a smile
on My face!! :thumbsup Big B CECash.com |
Good morning! I thought I would start the day completing the answers to a few of the questions from yesterday. Also, please forgive me if it looks like there are many typos. I have a new laptop and can't get the keyboard to respond correctly, so I may need to return it. I hate to do this as it is such a hassle to setup a new computer.
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"My Question(s): How many leads to cp are submitted by honest, hardworking legal adult webmasters? Is there a better way for us to submit sites of concern, and possibly have some documented numbers that can be submitted to and/or noticed in some way by our law makers to further support our claims as an industry that we are just as concerned and outraged by cp as they are?"
I can easily, but not quickly answer this. ASACP receives between 5,000 - 6,000 leads per month. Of these, about 1/2 are duplicates or have been report before. We investigate all new leads but only determine that approx 200 are new unique sites with CP..." The ASACP validated CP reports receive a higher priority from law enforcement. There are benefits to people in the industry that report CP leads to ASACP - the resulting statistical data. Sorry to be so serious so early in the morning, but this is serious part of what ASACP. Over the last two years, ASACP has received over 180,000 reports of suspect child pornography sites. ASACP reviews such reports, collects relevant data, and forwards suspected child pornography sites to the appropriate government agencies and associations. These include the FBI and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, as well as European hotlines. ASACP data indicates that 99.9% of new, unique verifiable CP reports are attributable to non-adult webmasters and pedophiles hahaha8211; not to professional adult companies. 47% of these sites are hosted by three mainstream Internet Service Providers, principally by one based here in California. Nearly a third use a single mainstream billing company based in Florida. Our data was further corroborated when I traveled to Belfast this past November, to attend the Virtual Global Taskforcehahaha8217;s conference on Protecting Children Online. The VGT is an international alliance of law enforcement agencies working together to make the Internet a safer place. At the conference, the point was made that most child pornography is distributed by organized crime in former Soviet bloc countries, not by professional adult entertainment companies. |
Oh ASACP questions, blah, blah, blah - here's an IMPORTANT question - Joan, what kind of bra do you wear? Your boobs look mahvelous!!! :) :) :)
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New ambush, great!
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My undergraduate degree is a BA-Psychology from U of Kansas. But, I found I was good at sales and technology and let's be real I could pay my bills being in business rather than being a therapist. At L'oreal, I was the first woman to be honored with the "Salesman (for all the women in the industry and who are members of WIA, please note this terminology). At ADP (Automatic Data Processing where Alan Greenspan was a consultant, yes that Alan Greenspan!!), I was named "Rookie of the Year"...
I've returned to school a few times in my life. The first time I took computer and programming classes at a communty college in Denver which led to my working for technology-based companies. The second time I enrolled in a program to earn a Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy in Irvine, CA. I am now a PhD candidate at the American Pacific University in distance learning program, but I've not had too much time to focus on this. |
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Peaches, thanks for the compliment, but since the FBI or other agents are probably part of this, I want to keep some info personal - lol.
It's like my hair - only my hairdresser knows! |
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OK Joan, next time I see you we're going to visit the ladies room together and you can show me. It will be like the time me, Tonda and Kathi flashed each other in the elevator in FL showing which bras we have to try to keep the twins in line :) |
I beleive every adult business should support ASACP! This interview will be great for webmasters to know what Joan is really about. Fighting child porn is a huge benefit not only to our industry, but also to children!
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Rick, thank you for your support.
FYI - The Best Porn just became a sponsor! |
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Speaking of protecting the children. I just received an email from a California legislator about a bill (AB 50) that is being discussed in Sacramento in the Assembly. I will need to spend time reviewing this today, so I will ony answer a few more questions for now and will get back to this Interview this afternoon. Thanks for your understanding
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All very well said Joan.
My co-workers and I have felt strongly about what ASACP does for years. Enough that we run campaigns for ASACP wherever we can in our network. Also, regarding the 4th question posed to Joan about the Board or Advisory Council only having members from the LA scene, I have to disagree as I am a long time member of this industry, an active member of the ASACP Advisory Council and am based out of Colorado. I either fly in or call in to attend meetings and like the work very much. The closest I have been to the LA scene in terms of living was San Diego. This will be a good year for the industry and for movement on issues that groups like ASACP address for the benefit of many people in the business. |
"12. What do you say to the charges that you're just Helmy's puppet?"
Once again, this is just a misconception and industry gossip (can you believe that people in this industry gossip?!). Plus, try to say this to the people on the Advisory Council which includes some very competent people with strong personalities; Aly for one. Alec Helmy did establish ASACP in 1996 and he personally funded it until 2002. At that point there was such an increase in cp reports that ASACP needed FT management. Because of my background (more on my qualifications later) and my desire to work for a cause-based organization, I was hired to take ASACP to the next level. Since November 2002, the ASACP Advisory Council members contribute to and approve the ASACP goals and direction, just as with any other non-profit. Also, since that time, Sponsors have funded the organization. In 2005, ASACP officially became a non-profit; this was a long haul and you wouldn?t believe the amount of paperwork. I believe that part of the hassle was that companies in the adult entertainment industry fund ASACP. Most small non-profits have a donated office at one of their sponsors. This is true for the FSC and Digital Coast Roundtable. Alec Helmy gave ASACP an office to use. It?s great because there's equipment, technical help, etc. that a non-profit could not otherwise afford. This has allowed me to focus on ASACP business, not DSL and copiers.. and so on. Since Alec is in the same office and has been in the industry for over 10 years, I do ask his advice; I?d be crazy not to! But I also call and ICQ other Advisory Council members; and for major issues, I've also asked for feedback and advice from our sponsors. In fact, for the last two years I've held a Sponsor meeting during Internext-Hollywood where I present the prior year accomplishments and the goals for the next year. Weve changed goals based on their feedback I could not do my job and ASACP would not have grown as it has without all this support - thank you to all! |
'Also, regarding the 4th question posed to Joan about the Board or Advisory Council only having members from the LA scene, I have to disagree as I am a long time member of this industry, an active member of the ASACP Advisory Council and am based out of Colorado. I either fly in or call in to attend meetings and like the work very much. The closest I have been to the LA scene in terms of living was San Diego.'
Scott I am sorry, I thought they asked from mainstream. Also, thank you for flying to the AC meetings on your own money; this demonstrates a true committment! PS. Scott is another AC member I speak with a lot. I really appreciate his understanding of traffic/marketing and what is happening in both the industry and mainstream. Remember, this is not my area of expertise, I am an Association Executive. In fact, more trivia about me. I am a card-carrying member of the American Society of Association Executives. |
13. Why does the asacp seem to take companies against it's own rules?
ASACP has a Code of Ethics (required) and also Best Practices (suggested) for its Sponsors and Approved Members. We try very hard to be consistent. I depend on the Membership Coordinator who reviews and approves sites. I only review when there is a question. We are continually developing system to help in this process. Are we perfect - no! If there is a segment of the industry such as Adult Dating Sites that want to join, we need to develop Best Practices for that segment. This is expected from a profssional association. Since there were companies that were either non-adult, were smaller webmasters or did not fit with the Approved Member requirement, we added a Supporter level. However, these sites are not listed on the Member page at asacp.org. As I said,we are not perfect. If you see a member that you think does not adhere to the Code of Ethics, please send an email to Tim Henning, the Compliance Director at [email protected]. He investigates such situations. |
I need to pause here for a few hours. I will be back this afternoon to answer more of the questions.
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great answers so far Joan :thumbsup
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Great Interview Joan.
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nice replies
not to hijack the interview, but I would like to throw the idea of ASACP starting a free parental control software that would benefit and have the support of everyone. |
great interview joan! looking forward to reading more, and seeing you again in Phoenix.
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"not to hijack the interview, but I would like to throw the idea of ASACP starting a free parental control software that would benefit and have the support of everyone."
Good question: ASACP will be researching parental control systems this year to learn what is available. I am attending a maintream roundtable about ICRA this month. I checked in the reality of .kids. It seems this could not happen for years. Plus, since .kids.us was not successful, it is less likely to even be addressed by ICANN. In addition, from my understanding because .kids does not translate globally, it would not be a global solution which is an ICANN requirement As far as starting one, this would be expensive and time-consuming and ASACP does not have the financial or staff resources for this. However, some people in the industry are the preliminary stage of determining what they could develop. |
14. who are the people/companies you respect in the industry? disrespect?"
The list of the people I respect would take too long to input as I have been lucky to have met many professional and concerned people! Many of whom have helped me in the last 3 1/2 yrs. Disrespect - I wouldn't touch this question with a 10-foot, make it a 100-fot pole! Do you think I'm crazy!!!! |
"15. Discuss and talk about your background with hypnotherpy."
As I mentioned before, my BA is in Psychology; behavior modification to be exact. When I stopped smoking over 20 years ago, the program/therapist I went to used hypnosis and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) - way too hard to explain this technique in a few words. After 3 sessions in 4 days, I stopped a 22-year habit where I was smoking 3 packs/day. To say the least, I was impressed and amazed at how easy it was. So when I wanted to make a career change, it was just a natural fit as hypnosis can be similar to behavior modification. I wanted to help other people as they were making changes in their lives. |
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