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Power of Healthy Hormone Balance
January 23, 2020 08:00 - 27.5 MBThe foods you eat may throw your hormones out of balance.Many of your hormonal complaints are related to food. Nutrition affects symptoms. A plant-based diet may be the solution. Eliminating animal fat can support hormone health. Listen as Dr. Neal Barnard joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss hormone balance. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins
Get Out of Your Own Way
January 16, 2020 08:00 - 27.3 MBPut a plan in place to stop self sabotage and reach your goals.People who self sabotage often blame themselves for the things they aren’t getting. Some self sabotage is biological. We’re built to avoid stress and seek rewards, so we don’t push to make change because of the stress. Self Sabotage Busters Be aware of your thoughts. Every negative emotion and regretful action is proceeded with a thought. Root out the thoughts that get in your way. Pay attention to the thoughts that get too mu...
Encore Episode: It's Okay to Suck at Something in Life
January 09, 2020 08:00 - 62.9 MBThere's a certain beauty when things are harder than they seem.When you start on any new endeavor, you won’t necessarily be an innate master of that new thing. In fact, the thing that you’re worst at in life could be something that you really enjoy. There’s no reason to assign relevance to everything you do. If you allow yourself to be less than perfect in some areas, the pressure is off. You can find self-love outside of the drive for success. We all screw up and that’s okay. Listen as...
Finding Your "Yes"
January 02, 2020 08:00 - 23.2 MBImprove your relationship with your own body and find your "yes."When a woman can get what she really wants in life, she’s found her “yes.” Finding your erotic relationship to your own body can improve your sex life. Communicating your desires will help you achieve your “yes.” You have to feel safe in your own body. Listen as Pamela Madsen joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how to find your “yes.” Enjoy this free gift from Pamela Madsen. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins
Encore Episode: Handle Your Holiday Eating by Swapping out Foods
December 26, 2019 08:00 - 25.2 MBKeep your nutrition on track by swapping for smarter ingredients.Holiday meals are on the horizon. Don’t toss nutrition out the window or put your meal plan on hold for two months. You can navigate these holiday events smartly while still enjoying the indulgences of the season. Parties & Events Drink plenty of water before you go. Have some hummus and veggies or a light meal at home so you don’t show up starving. Get a little healthy fat in you before you go so your body is satisfied. ...
Deception in Intimate Relationships
December 19, 2019 08:00 - 25.8 MBDon't let others blame you for being deceived in an intimate relationship. Seek legal remedy where possible.Intimate relationships are built on trust. However, sometimes there is deception and you have to protect yourself. The courts don’t necessarily make the same remedies available to those deceived in intimate relationships. How could someone be deceived when we’re all so smart and savvy? And, how can you investigate an intimate without breaking the law? If you’ve been deceived, you ar...
Encore Episode: Improving Your Health Through Gratitude
December 12, 2019 08:00 - 39.1 MBChanging your perspective can influence your wellness.You want to live your life on your terms with purpose and possibility. You need a reason to get up every day and to watch for opportunity. Hard work is required to get the life you want. You can choose to be bitter about the life you live or to make the best of it. Change your perspective and open up your horizons. Listen as Zack Friedman joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how to turn the lemons of your life into lemonade. Sponsor: Sm...
Encore Episode: Make Your Own Luck
December 05, 2019 08:00 - 25.7 MBYou may be leaving opportunities on the table.Can you influence your own luck? We have more control over our lives than we think. Our attitude changes how we view opportunities. Luck is the convergence of random chance, talent and hard work. Random chance is opportunity presenting itself. Talent is being open to possibilities, recognizing opportunities, taking a different path from others, and taking risks. Hard work is putting in the elbow grease so you’re ready for the random cha...
Encore Episode: Emotional Success: Gratitude, Compassion & Pride
November 28, 2019 08:00 - 24.8 MBIt takes more than drive to reach your goals.Grit and perseverance can drive you to success. But, many resolutions and goals peter out when willpower alone can’t do it. Emotions like gratitude, compassion and genuine pride help you invest in other people and yourself. You have to forego some pleasure in the moment for future gains. Emotions are a powerful part of motivation. These three emotions lead to connection with others. They make it all worthwhile. As a bonus, social relationships ...
Put Yourself First: Making Time for Your Health
November 21, 2019 08:00 - 41.3 MBMake time for yourself.Women are typically the caregivers in the household. They don’t tend to think of themselves, putting themselves last. To be your best self, you need to take care of yourself first. Take time for you. If you take a little time every day, that helps it become a habit. Even five minutes of personal time can make a difference. You may feel guilty when you start taking time for yourself. Keep taking that time for yourself and you can better appreciate other aspects of yo...
How to Healthify Any Recipe
November 14, 2019 08:00 - 29.3 MBMake recipes your own and spruce them up with your favorite nutritious ingredients.You can modify recipes and make them your own, turning nutritious components into something delicious. Choose ingredients and dishes that make your body feel good. Swap out ingredients from those listed in your cookbook and get creative. Spend some time creating a menu for the week and preparing ingredients. It’s okay to get pre-cut components at the grocery store. Listen as Nealy Fischer joins Dr. Pamela P...
The Mediterranean DASH Diet
November 07, 2019 08:00 - 36.1 MBLower your blood pressure and boost your wellness with smart dietary choices.Diet and nutrition influence your health. Your wellness depends on the choices you make in the kitchen. The Mediterranean DASH diet employs Mediterranean concepts (locally-sourced whole grains, lean meats, fish, fruits, and veggies) in combination with dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH). DASH uses the same ingredients with decreased use of salt. Listen as Abbie Gellman joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discus...
Your Brain on Birth Control
October 31, 2019 06:00 - 37.2 MBWhat happens to your brain when you take birth control pills?Birth control regulates your reproductive system, but what does it do to your brain? Hormones influence what your brain does. It’s not surprising to learn that birth control pills can affect your mood, appetite and overall health. The hippocampus is smaller for women on the pill than those cycling naturally. While birth control is important for women, it’s best to make an informed decision with an understanding of what birth c...
Putting the Joy into Exercise
October 24, 2019 06:00 - 35.6 MBFitness should be fun for you.Your relationship with exercise is much better if you don’t think of it as something you have to do. Finding the joy in exercise makes it pleasure, not punishment. If you can’t fit all of your exercise for the day into one sitting, take a few five-minute fitness breaks. It all adds up. Invite a friend to join you for longer activities like classes and walks. Listen as Dr. Beth Frates joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss finding the joy in fitness. Sponsor: Sma...
The Soulfull Project
October 17, 2019 06:00 - 35.4 MBDo a good deed over breakfast.Wouldn’t it be nice to support those facing food insecurity with your own grocery purchases? The Soulfull Project will donate one serving of food to a local food bank for every meal purchased. Food insecurity affects so many people that these purchases make a significant difference in the lives of the hungry. Listen as Megan Shea joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss the Soulfull Project. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins
Dating While Dying
October 10, 2019 06:00 - 38.3 MBA terminal diagnosis doesn't eliminate the social possibilities of dating.When you’re facing a terminal illness, getting and keeping a partner is a unique challenge. Dating is hard enough, but singles with a limited time left may want to have some social fun while they can. Taking a light-hearted approach to dating while dying makes it simpler and more enjoyable. Honesty about your situation can make things a little less stressful. Listen as Josie Rubio joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss h...
More than Pretty
October 03, 2019 06:00 - 30.6 MBYou are more than just a pretty face.Every challenge is an opportunity for you to share with someone else how you became a champion. There’s nothing wrong with being pretty, but don’t let others manipulate you into becoming something you aren’t. Women take ownership of negative things that other people say, assuming they’re the subject of the negativity. They pass judgment on themselves because of their own insecurities. All you have is your hope. Don’t let someone else’s comments take th...
How Yoga Helps Heal Trauma
September 26, 2019 06:00 - 33.6 MBConsider yoga to help work through your trauma.Yoga helps restore the mind-body connection that can support healing from trauma. Taking the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) test can help you assess earlier trauma. Trauma can contribute to addiction. Listen as Beth Shaw joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how yoga can help healing from trauma. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins
The Woman’s Guide to Running for Office
September 19, 2019 05:00 - 38.9 MBInterested in running for office but don't know how to play the campaign game?Women are underrepresented in politics. Even if your desire is not to run for office, politics and campaigns play a role in regular living. One unique challenge women face in politics is fundraising. This space has been exclusive to men for a long time. Campaigns cost money. You don’t have to have personal wealth to run for office. Use your networks to help raise money, even if they aren’t what your male counterpa...
Encore Episode: Have You Been Duped?
September 12, 2019 05:00 - 37.4 MBHave you ever gotten caught up in someone's web of lies without realizing it? You are not alone.“How could someone as smart as you fall for that?” It’s embarrassing to admit you’ve been duped. People are quick to point out how gullible you were and how there’s no way they would’ve ever fallen for something like this. The truth is that smart people are often duped because they think they’re smart enough to avoid deception. Intelligent people can have willful blindness, ignoring gut instinc...
Encore Episode: Work: Not Your Second Family
September 05, 2019 05:00 - 11.5 MBBeware references of your job being called your second family.You spend thousands of hours of your life working. Is it accurate to call work your second family? Nope. You can have warm, caring relationships with your co-workers, but classifying it as a family puts workers at a disadvantage. Employees may feel guilty if they want to ask for a raise or days off, but they willingly put in extra time and take on additional work to help out. Be friendly while knowing these are business relatio...
Video Games, Violence & Women's Body Issues
August 29, 2019 05:00 - 25.7 MBDo video games really contribute to violence and women's self-esteem issues?While it’s easy to blame the uptick in video game play for violence and body image insecurity, there’s no research proving that video games are the cause. Today’s research is more transparent and diligent than earlier psychological research. There’s no evidence of strong effects of sexism, body image insecurity and violence from video game content. Of course, we should continue to advocate for female representation ...
What Drug & Alcohol Abuse Does to Your Heart
August 22, 2019 05:00 - 27.8 MBProtect your heart and longevity by knowing the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.Excessive alcohol use takes a toll on your heart. Drug abuse, including prescription drugs, also has an effect on your ticker. Heart disease is the number-one killer of women in the United States, so it’s important to take care of your health. Alcohol is part of mixed messages. While it’s been said that red wine is good for the heart, there is no conclusive study that proves red wine is the factor that helps t...
The Truth Found in Diet Books
August 15, 2019 05:00 - 60.4 MBWhat valuable information can you find in diet books?The diet industry is booming, and millions of Americans put their faith in popular diet books. In fact, many diet recommendations today are reshuffled versions of information available for decades. Cultural, medical and religious practices all influence diet. Listen as Dr. Adrienne Bitar joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss the history of diet styles and their impact on public health. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins
Improving Your Health Through Gratitude
August 08, 2019 05:00 - 39.1 MBChanging your perspective can influence your wellness.You want to live your life on your terms with purpose and possibility. You need a reason to get up every day and to watch for opportunity. Hard work is required to get the life you want. You can choose to be bitter about the life you live or to make the best of it. Change your perspective and open up your horizons. Listen as Zack Friedman joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how to turn the lemons of your life into lemonade. Sponsor: Sm...
Encore Episode: Sexual Harassment
August 01, 2019 05:00 - 25.2 MBHow can you interact with the opposite sex at work without worries about being harassed?In the months since #MeToo began trending in social media, advancements have been made. There is greater awareness about sexual harassment. Bill Cosby has been convicted of sexual assault. However, not much has changed in the workplace. In fact, men are hesitant to interact with women in the workplace for fear of harassment accusations. No one wants friendliness to be perceived as flirtation or harassm...
Encore Episode: Mental Strength for Women
July 25, 2019 05:00 - 23.9 MBBoost your mental strength.Bad habits hold you back. Eliminating those bad habits improve your chances at success and happiness. Amy Morin provides these tips: Know your values. Act according to those values. Don’t let the bad behavior of others bring out the worst in you. Take positive action. Set limits on your social media consumption. Don’t consider people as being above or below you. Reframe the way you think and view them as opinion holders instead of direct competitors. Cut back on...
Preparing the Family for Life Without You
July 18, 2019 05:00 - 32.3 MBLive every day as if it is your last.Your hope is to be there for your family as they grow and change. But, sometimes life has other plans. Health conditions may mean you have to think about how your family will proceed without you. Each day could be your last day. Focus on what really matters to you. Live in the now and stay present. Listen as Mary Bergstrom joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share her very personal story and preparation for the future. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins
How to Self-Coach When Times Are Tough
July 11, 2019 05:00 - 38.3 MBWork with yourself instead of against yourself to find success.Life is riddled with challenges. You have to work to coach your way through the tough things we face, being friends to ourselves. 5-Step Collaboration Cycle Employ empathy or self compassion. Look at how you cared for yourself today. Align motivation. Examine how you want to feel and make choices to support that. Build confidence. Know that you can do this. Set SMART goals. Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and ti...
It's Okay to Suck at Something in Life
July 04, 2019 05:00 - 62.9 MBThere's a certain beauty when things are harder than they seem.When you start on any new endeavor, you won’t necessarily be an innate master of that new thing. In fact, the thing that you’re worst at in life could be something that you really enjoy. There’s no reason to assign relevance to everything you do. If you allow yourself to be less than perfect in some areas, the pressure is off. You can find self-love outside of the drive for success. We all screw up and that’s okay. Listen as...
Eating to Beat Disease
June 27, 2019 05:00 - 33.8 MBYour food choices influence the development of blood vessels in your body.Food is medicine. What you eat can reduce illness and improve wellness. Angiogenesis is how our bodies grow blood vessels. Everything we eat passes through our blood vessels to fuel our cells. Some diseases can hijack blood vessels, worsening the condition. Eating well helps manage your number of blood vessels correctly. Listen as Dr. William Li joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how foods can prevent bad blood vesse...
Parenting for the Busy Household
June 20, 2019 05:00 - 27.4 MBSelf sacrifice and martyrdom won't do your children any favors. Self care sets a good example and enables you to care for others.Parenting is a challenge. You want your child to reach full potential and win at life. Of course, this takes time and organization to manage life’s priorities -- being there for your kids while succeeding in other areas of life. You shouldn’t feel guilty to steal hours before the sun comes up to have some personal time. There’s no need to feel bad when you aren’t ...
Don’t Sleep with Him Yet!
June 13, 2019 05:00 - 27.2 MBHow do you navigate modern dating when you crave commitment?Why aren’t the guys you meet interested in a meaningful relationship? Maybe you’re choosing guys who aren’t into relationships once the initial pursuit ends. It’s okay not to want commitment. However, if your goal is commitment, you have to look at the men you’re selecting. Why waste your time with someone you’re not really excited about? Stop being a people pleaser. Listen to your intuition. Don’t doubt your own judgment. Sex ...
Bras and Breast Cancer Risk
June 06, 2019 05:00 - 26 MBWhat's your bra doing to your breasts?Cultural factors can influence how our bodies work. Some lifestyle habits lead to illness. Bras hold the "girls" up and smooth out the silhouette of clothing. However, changing the shape of the breast means constriction. This constriction inhibits proper development of the lymphatic system, which is responsible for circulating out toxins and dead cells. You don’t need a bra. Take a month off and see how your body feels. If you feel uncomfortable letti...
Life After Suicide
May 30, 2019 05:00 - 32.7 MBWhat happens for the survivors after someone commits suicide?Stories of suicide flood the news. It is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. The people who are left behind when someone commits suicide have to deal with the aftermath. The estimate is that 135 people are directly affected by one person’s suicide. You have to find a way to grieve while finding joy and happiness in your own life. You can have post-traumatic growth. You'll go through the pain, but you don’t hav...
How to Face Your Fears, Overcome Adversity and Lead a Life You Love
May 23, 2019 05:00 - 26.7 MBStart taking risks and overcome fear.You have to push past fear to reap the rewards of your dreams. It may be time to do it despite being scared. There are different fear archetypes that we may recognize in ourselves. Procrastinators, rule-followers, people-pleasers, self-doubters, blame-shifters and pessimists use fear as a reason not to take action. Sometimes, we require a catalyst to help move us past our fear. Listen as Ruth Soukup joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how to do things ...
Sexual Coaching: Reach Your Desire Potential
May 16, 2019 05:00 - 20.5 MBYou deserve the bedroom pleasures that make you feel fulfilled.If you’re trying to figure out what can help make you happy in the bedroom, it may be time to engage a sexual coach. A sexual coach helps move you from where you are to where you want to be. Supporting your endocrine system and brain function can boost your sexual joy. Trauma changes how brains and bodies work, impacting your sexual expression. Knowing that these things affect sexuality can help you achieve the sexual pleasure y...
Sexual Health: No More Shame
May 09, 2019 05:00 - 25.4 MBDon't be embarrassed to talk about sex.With sexuality being discussed more publicly, it can be tough to sift through the information now available. Women tend to have a higher sexual drive than men. Sex drive can be an indicator of overall health. First, you need to discuss any changes with your doctor. Don’t be shy or ashamed. You deserve your best sex life. It’s not a bad idea to set the first well woman exam when a young woman gets her first period. Mothers should have open discussio...
Dealing with Panic Attacks
May 02, 2019 05:00 - 25.5 MBAre you affected by panic attacks?Do you have sudden panic attacks? An intense episode of fear or dread accompanied by a pounding heart, trembling, shaking, light-headedness, shortness of breath, feeling faint and more could indicate a panic attack. A panic attack is the equivalent of a fight-or-flight response, developed to protect us from danger -- whether real or perceived. It can be like a fire alarm going off when there is no fire. Anxiety is a reaction to danger, trying to protect y...
Sex Education
April 25, 2019 06:00 - 28.3 MBIgnorance doesn't prevent sex from happening.Sex education for young people is a joke. "Abstinence only" programs don’t equip anyone with the tools needed for eventual sexual interactions. Misinformation is rampant. Federally-mandated, medically-accurate sex ed is missing in schools. Young people are getting less sexual education than they did twenty years ago. Parents are afraid of their children learning about pleasure. Keeping information from kids doesn’t prevent sex from happening. ...
Cut the Crap: Clearing Out Emotional Clutter
April 18, 2019 06:00 - 31.5 MBIt's time to stop hanging on to the things that don't serve you.Americans have too much stuff. We waste an hour a day due to a lack of organization. Storage units and overstuffed garages hide our shame, stashing away things we don’t necessarily need but are compelled to keep. 7 Emotional Clutter Blocks Fantasy stuff for a fantasy life: You buy things for a future hobby or sport, but you never actually use the equipment. Be honest about the life you’re living now. Other people’s stuff: Ot...
Writing Your Own Wellness Prescription
April 11, 2019 06:00 - 24.4 MBYour job is to manage your health with what works best for you.Mindfulness, yoga and meditation give you some control over your health. There are lots of options to work on your wellness. To write your own wellness prescription, you have to find what’s right for you. What you eat, how you exercise and how you reduce stress all play a role. Listen as Beth Shaw joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how to manage your own health needs. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins
Dogs: Woman’s Best Friends
April 04, 2019 06:00 - 24.7 MBDogs are great for our health.The human bond with canines is strong. Research continues to prove that a relationship with a dog is good for one’s health. The Good Dog Foundation is focused on helping humans heal, using dogs for therapy. They train, certify and schedule their dogs for populations who have a need for healing. You and your pup can get involved by getting screened and certified for their program. Listen as Rachel McPherson joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how the Good Dog Fo...
Let's Get Cliterate
March 28, 2019 06:00 - 24.7 MBGet to know the powerful bundle of nerves dedicated to sexual pleasure.Difficulty orgasming in partnered sex? It’s not you— it’s a lack of understanding about how the clitoris works. There is a cultural myth that women should orgasm through penetration alone. In fact, women more reliably reach climax through self-stimulation than through partnered sex. Instead of getting to know the clitoris and how it works, many are trying to get sexual education from porn. Porn is not sex ed. It’s wise...
Joyful Expression in Advanced Age
March 21, 2019 06:00 - 38.5 MBCreativity and happiness are not exclusively for young people.The media focus on youth does not present a beautiful picture of aging. In fact, many people feel invisible as they grow older. It is no surprise, since news features often focus on health and morbidity of aging. The beauty of aging is the freedom to express oneself openly without the same fears from youth. Elder folks are creative and vibrant. It’s never too late to find love and express yourself in the way that makes you feel...
MealEnders: Changing Dessert Habits
March 14, 2019 06:00 - 21.8 MBEnjoy the sweet after a meal without regret.It’s nice to cap a meal with something sweet. Of course, it’s all too easy to binge on dessert. MealEnders has created food-based lozenges that provide a measured dose of sweet with a stimulation for your nerves, cueing you to think about the next activity on your agenda. The lozenge meets the sweet need without leading you into a cookie binge. Listen as Tami Lyon joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how MealEnders is helping people enjoy the sweet...
Sex Boosters: Clean Eating and Fitness
March 07, 2019 08:00 - 27.4 MBImprove your sex life with nutritious foods and fitness.What you eat can enhance your sexual health. Antioxidants, flavonoids and nitric oxide can boost the physiological aspects of your sex life. The standard American diet is filled with processed, packaged foods that are full of preservatives, excess sugars and added fats. These foods are pro-inflammatory and don’t promote the body function necessary for good sex. Fitness also contributes to a healthy sex life. Listen as Lisa Davis jo...
Caloric Timing: When to Eat
February 28, 2019 08:00 - 27.9 MBThe value of a calorie for your body depends on when you eat it.While a calorie is a calorie in a test tube, its value to the body varies based on the body’s circadian rhythms. Eating more food earlier in the day means you can maximize your health and weight loss. Ease up on the eating when the food goes down. While this breaks the norm of American eating, it improves sleep, boosts energy during the day and reduces snacking. It’s best to eat when the sun is out or should be out. Calories...
Embrace Aging: Resilience of Older Women
February 21, 2019 08:00 - 30.4 MBMany women notice that their older years are the richest, most enjoyable phase of their lives.The cultural ideas of “old” women in the United States are toxic, so no one wants to grow “old.” Aging itself is not the enemy, but the cultural stereotypes of aging women vilify aging. Many women notice that their older years are the richest, most enjoyable phase of their lives. Happiness is a choice and a skill. Most women by age 70 have realized what they need to do to grow and find happiness in...
Erections: Performance Worries
February 14, 2019 08:00 - 31.9 MBLearn about the physiological response of the penis, how erections normally function, and what can be done when your member is on strike.Sexual health concerns everyone. Knowing what’s going on in a man’s world provides insight into his sexual well-being. Performance Challenges Men over age 50 have some degree of limited sexual response. While sexual response for men is largely physical, it riddles many with shame, guilt and embarrassment. Partners feel undesirable or worry about affairs ...