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Mental Strength for Women
February 07, 2019 08:00 - 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...
Wrinkles: Aging Beautifully
January 31, 2019 08:00What causes wrinkles and how can you age beautifully?Wrinkles aren’t a bad thing. The skin at the bottom of the fold is weaker than the skin at the top of the fold. Wrinkles are created through muscle contraction making facial expressions. Everyone has an asymmetrical face. It’s impossible to age symmetrically. Sun exposure, repetitive motion and genetics play a role in wrinkling. Ninety percent of your skin aging is due to lifestyle. Microneedling is a process where very small, sharp, de...
Encore Episode: The Empowered Mama
January 24, 2019 08:00Take care of yourself so you are capable of creating a happy, healthy family.Moms, you probably feel exhausted. You take the reins of your family’s health. This means you need to take care of yourself so you can run a household. If you plan to become pregnant, get yourself in optimal health beforehand. Today’s nutrition and fitness habits enable you to be a happier, healthier caregiver when baby comes. Caring for yourself during pregnancy helps you grow a strong baby. You can start exerci...
Have You Been Duped?
January 17, 2019 08:00Have 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: Redefining Beauty
January 10, 2019 08:00Beauty is more than skin deep.Ladies, you’re far too familiar with the unrealistic beauty standards that are shoved in your face at every turn. It’s time to redefine beauty. Five things are more beautiful than conventional looks: Vulnerability. You have your guard down. You have nothing to hide behind. All that you are shines through. Authenticity. Be yourself regardless of what anyone else thinks. Non-conformity. Don’t give in to today’s fads. Non-pretentiousness. Your beauty speaks f...
Encore Episode: Pregnancy & Eating: What You Should Know
January 03, 2019 08:00Eat wisely for your baby's best health.There’s a lot of information out there about what foods to avoid when pregnant. For one, you want to reduce toxicity prior to and while pregnant. Also, many women initiating a pregnancy are often overweight or obese. It's time to find out what you should eat. How Much Weight Should You Gain? Babies usually weigh between seven and nine pounds. Women of average weight are advised to gain between 37 and 54 pounds during pregnancy. Women with a BMI ov...
Sexual Anti-Aging for Men
December 27, 2018 08:00Find out sexual anti-aging tips for men and learn all about the penis.Ladies, someone you care about has a penis. It’s time to get familiar with the member so you understand more about men’s health. How Erections Happen Erections are reliant on blood flow. The penis has two balloon-like cylinders that fill with blood, prompted by signals from the brain. The adrenaline rush of release tells those cylinders to shut it down and let the blood return to regular circulation. Vascular health is ...
No One Tells You This: Happiness for the Modern Woman
December 20, 2018 08:00Today's happy woman doesn't look the same as it did for your grandmother.We all grew up with conventions in place, expectations of what a successful woman looks like. Perfect marriage, perfect baby, perfect home and perfect job seem to limit one’s viewpoint of happiness. Here’s a secret: You can be happy without checking off each of these cultural conventions. In fact, many women feel fulfilled living modern lives. As the cultural norm shifts, women are embracing new options for happiness...
Financial Implications of Widowhood
December 13, 2018 08:00Financial circumstances can be overwhelming when dealing with grief.Women typically outlive men by five years. When you lose your mate, full financial responsibility lands in your lap. Sorting out how to support yourself while grieving your loss is stressful. Widowhood means financial burden. But, it also stimulates resilience and inner courage to conquer these complex financial matters. Women wield their financial power differently from men. They are more likely to invest in social impac...
Encore Episode: Sex & The Office: Women, Men & the Sex Partition That’s Dividing the ...
December 06, 2018 08:00How can men and women network in the office when there's still confusion between the sexes?Sexes in the workplace have become complicated. Many men may choose not to mentor women because they don’t want to be accused of sexual harassment. They don’t want their conversation to be misinterpreted as romantic interest. This leads them to stick with other men instead of including women in the mentorship and networking events and helping women make career advancements. Sexual harassment trainin...
Encore Episode: The Longevity Diet
November 29, 2018 08:00Eat well and fast occasionally for optimal health.The "fasting mimicking" diet focuses on health and weight loss. The diet is designed to mimic fasting and the effects of certain nutrients on the genes. Fasting destroys damaged components of the body. Stem cells are activated and regenerative components are ready to repair the damaged tissue. This can aid prevention and treatment of disease. Cellular health improves. The longevity diet takes place over five days. Some people do the diet e...
Encore Episode: Non-Addictive Healthy Eating
November 22, 2018 08:00Learn simple ways to reduce the processed foods in your diet and eat healthier overall.Processed foods are manufactured in a plant and come in packages. Compare that to unprocessed foods, which come in their own packaging. Processed foods are convenient, tasty and socially accepted. They’re also addictive. Upon eating too many processed foods, your reward center becomes overstimulated and cravings begin. Food allows for a spectrum of addiction. It doesn’t work the same as drug addiction...
Life After a Weight Loss Show
November 15, 2018 08:00A weight loss show success story shares how she keeps the weight off and finds joy in life.Tara Costa was a major winner of The Biggest Loser, never dropping below the elimination line on the program. She lost 150 pounds and even pulled a car. She wants to inspire and help others. Life has its detours. Finding non-scale victories helps one experience life more. A community of like-minded folks can support you in your pursuits. Try to be a better person every day. Listen as Tara joins D...
How to Shop the Farmers Market
November 08, 2018 08:00Do you know how to shop the farmers market?You want to eat locally grown foods, but you don’t know how to navigate the farmers market. First step is to find your nearest farmers market. The USDA has a National Farmers Market Directory online. Locate one that’s close to work or home and open on a day that suits your schedule. When you arrive at the market, peruse everything before you make any choices. It’s your fresh food buffet. Try samples when available. Be excited about your purchases...
Navigating Life’s Transitions
November 01, 2018 06:00Is it time for a change?We all face major life transitions. Workplace, relationship, family and location transitions often lead us to adapt to new circumstances. Career Paths People often speak of career paths as linear things, each job leading perfectly to the next. In truth, it’s a messy process. Don’t expect your next career move to be a linear move from your current position. New opportunities may present themselves as you get older. It’s okay to do something new. Leverage your wealth...
Singing Yourself Out of Anxiety & Depression
October 25, 2018 06:00Boost your mood by singing.When you sing, you can’t hide your emotions. Singing helps with mindfulness and breath regulation. You have to use your air wisely to control the length and tone of your notes. Paying attention to your breathing helps calm your body and mind. Singing lessons can help you in other areas of life, providing confidence and enhancing joy. In-person or online classes are an easy way to get started. Listen as singing coach Amber Petty joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share ...
Why Powering Up Your Pelvis Is So Important for Women
October 18, 2018 06:00It takes more than Kegels to really power up your pelvic floor.Pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to urinary incontinence. Sneezing, laughing and physical activity can prompt surprise urine leakage. There’s no need to suffer embarrassment from this issue. Speak with a doctor to find out the cause of your incontinence. Physical therapy can often address the source of this incontinence. The muscles within the core must work together as an integrated unit. While a Kegel contraction can improv...
CBD Skin Care: Does It Work?
October 11, 2018 06:00Does CBD skin care match up with the hype? It's time to get out of the weeds and get the facts.CBD has made the news as a potential treatment for various conditions. Cannabis now has a presence in skin care. Is it right for you? CBD is cannabidiol, one of 80 active compounds in the cannabis sativa plant. Medicinal plants can be bred for high CBD and low THC (the compound that creates a “high”). However, the field doesn’t have enough regulation to verify CBD-containing products have absolu...
Restaurants & the Truth About “Organic” Meals
October 04, 2018 06:00Is that "organic" restaurant serving 100 percent organic food?The restaurant claims it’s organic. Can you trust it? It’s complicated. If they’re making a reasonable effort to serve organic food, they can make the organic claim. Farmers endure a rigorous process for organic labeling. Those standards don’t apply to restaurants. In fact, a mix of mostly organic meat combined with non-organic meat can be called organic at a restaurant. Different regulating bodies could be the reason for the d...
Work: Not Your Second Family
September 27, 2018 06:00Beware 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...
Sexual Fantasies
September 20, 2018 06:00Yes, fantasies are normal.Sexual fantasies aren’t uncommon, but the last major research available on fantasies was conducted in the 1990s. Dr. Justin Lehmiller surveyed almost 4,200 Americans of varied ages and diverse backgrounds from all 50 states. The three most popular themes were multi-partner sex, BDSM, and novelty/adventure (trying something new). He found that women are more likely to fantasize about a same-sex interaction, while men tend to fantasize about exhibiting characterist...
We All Want Revenge... With a Twist!
September 13, 2018 06:00Before you exact revenge on the person who wronged you, listen to this.You’ve been thrown under the bus or falsely accused. You’re irate. Maybe you even want revenge. (Don’t worry, that feeling is human.) But, you don’t have to act on that impulse. Honesty and humility play a role in the desire for revenge. They moderate the relationships. Those with more honesty and humility are more likely to reduce helpful behaviors toward the one who wronged them. Lower levels of honesty and humility ...
Forest Bathing: Enjoying the Wonders of Nature
September 06, 2018 06:00Step into nature, breathe deeply and improve your wellness.Shinrin yoku is a practice that started in Japan in the 1980s, encouraging people to go into nature and breath in deeply. It’s also called forest bathing. You can forest bathe in whatever “wild home” is available to you—a backyard, park or garden will do. Rules of Engagement for Forest Bathing Put your phone in airplane mode to prepare for forest bathing. Disengaging from electronics provides the best mindset. Get comfortable an...
The Truth About Weight Loss Camp
August 30, 2018 06:00Is weight loss camp all it's cracked up to be?Weight loss camps are an interesting concept— being removed from daily life, eating foods that support weight loss and working off calories. The idea is that the staff are in your corner, cheerleading you along to your weight goals. So many people have negativity surrounding their weight, making it difficult to heal. A positive attitude and emotional well-being shouldn’t be discounted in making changes. The focus of camp is leaving smaller. C...
Modesty & Feminism
August 23, 2018 06:00Modesty can be empowering.Religious modesty can support feminism. Many religions encourage a simple, modest appearance. Lauren Shields conducted an experiment by exploring modesty. Instead of styling her beauty for others to consume, she opted to cover her arms, legs and hair. She skipped cosmetics for nine months. As a result, she no longer viewed her appearance as part of her identity. The transition to a new look was difficult. She adhered to a clean, simple, put-together outfit while ...
An Anti-Ageist Takes on Becoming an Older Woman
August 16, 2018 06:00The ageist culture shapes how we view aging.The media is dominated by the idea that aging is undesirable and difficult. However, it’s not an inconvenient thing. It’s a fact of life. Aging is a natural human experience. It begins the moment we are born. Some part of your body will deteriorate and you will lose people you know. It doesn’t happen all at once. Ageism is discrimination or stereotyping based on how old we think a person is. Success is often defined as the ability to look and mo...
How to Stop Rushing into Love
August 09, 2018 06:00Wipe the stars from your eyes and enter a relationship with your eyes wide open. Strive for sexual parity and clarity.When you fall in love, you want to completely mesh with someone. With hearts in your eyes, you seek a complete overlap with interests. Some folks lose themselves in the immersion of new love. It’s okay to overlap, but you need to maintain a strong sense of self. Recognizing what is important to you helps you smartly see with those rose-colored glasses. It will improve your r...
Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss
August 02, 2018 06:00Simple steps will set you on the road to ultimate weight loss.Losing weight is tough when you’re used to eating addictive foods like sugar and added fats. You have to rework your regular diet to make any noticeable progress. One of the off putting things about dieting is hunger. Fruits and vegetables are highest in nutrients and lowest in caloric value. The keys to ultimate weight loss include: Commitment. Stick to your plan. Compliance. Follow the guidelines you set for your weight lo...
Why It's Important for Girls to Feel Empowered
July 26, 2018 06:00Empower girls to reach their dreams through hard work and dedication.How do you make the dreams of girls come true? Through empowerment. Fairy tales and Disney princesses share their journey to success. While it plays out in a condensed timeline, these young folks go through processes that are applicable for today’s girls. It starts with a dream, but it requires work. Develop a plan of action to achieve those dreams. Trust in the process and continue improving skills. Listen as Ashley E...
When You Eat Counts
July 19, 2018 06:00Your body's circadian rhythms contribute to effective weight loss. Are you eating when you should?Intermittent fasting can assist in fat-burning, improved blood sugar and boosting overall health. Time restricted feeding is the regular practice of intermittent fasting. You’re eating in a condensed period while fasting between dinner and breakfast. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper. This method lines up with circadian rhythms, as digestion is better in t...
How Self-Aware Are You?
July 12, 2018 06:00How can you deal with a lack of self-awareness?You often hear talk of self-awareness in relation to someone who doesn’t seem to have enough of it. Self-awareness is comprised of internal and eternal self-knowledge. Internal self-awareness is clarity of self, knowing who you are, understanding your behavior patterns and passions. External self-awareness demonstrates knowing your impact on others. These two aspects are not always related. You may be better at one than the other. Self-awaren...
Retreats for the Broken Hearted
July 05, 2018 06:00Retreat from the surroundings of a past relationship and work on healing your heart.Breakups and heartbreak are traumatic. Daily life serves as a reminder of the lost love and positive times from the relationship. A change of environment can help the heart heal. Amy Chan created a breakup bootcamp for this very reason. The program starts with women sharing their stories with each other. Activities like yoga and meditation help women heal. Additional practitioners are on hand to guide healin...
Apple & Pear Shapes: How Your Body Shape Affects Heart Risk
June 28, 2018 06:00Reduce your risk for heart risk. Find out how body shape affects potential for heart disease and other inflammatory illnesses.Does waist-to-hip ratio influence heart health? A recent study examined 500,000 adults in England, Scotland and Wales. Participants were age 40 to 69 with an average age of 56. They were typically overweight but had no history of heart disease. After an average follow-up of seven years, 5,710 of those surveyed had heart attacks. Heart attacks were more common in thos...
Empathy & Feeling Another's Pain
June 21, 2018 06:00Become more empathetic towards yourself and others.Empathy has been a focus of business of late. Have you ever shopped for dog food online and an article about dogs pops up? Empathy and sympathy are different. Sympathy has a component of action because you want to alleviate someone’s sorrow. Empathy is being able to experience someone else’s feeling or experience. It’s a precursor to good citizenship or justice. Empathy begins in childhood. One baby hears another cry and begins crying, mi...
Why Would You Go Home with Him? Dating as Dieting
June 14, 2018 06:00Are you dating for love, or just bingeing on empty romantic calories?Consider dating like a diet. You can make choices in your diet that directly impact your future outcome. Using this analogy, look at the dieter who wants to lose weight to achieve a desired look immediately. She declares she’ll be fasting for ten days. Soon into her diet plan, she’s ravished and will eat anything. That’s why she’ll go home with him. The truth is that you can’t fast forward love. Much like a diet, slow ...
Sleeping with Married Men
June 07, 2018 06:00What is it like to engage in a relationship with a married man?What’s it like to sleep with married men? Karin Jones was seeking companionship after her divorce. She engaged with some dating apps and was being approached by married men. She wasn’t looking for a relationship, just physical companionship. The married men who contacted her seemed like they were less likely to want something more. She found most of these men wanted to just communicate. They were experiencing pain in their own...
Skin Spring Cleaning
May 31, 2018 06:00Spring cleaning tips for your face.Spring is well in hand. You’ve cleaned your home and your closet. Now it’s time to spring clean your skin. Your morning routine should include the following: Cleansing with a gentle cleanser that contains antioxidants and is appropriate for skin type Toning with a brightening agent to clear up brown spots Treatment (if you have a skin condition that requires treatment, usually a prescription) Moisturizing for skin type Sunscreen application with SPF a...
Sexual Harassment
May 24, 2018 06:00How 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...
Dirty Skin: Fix Your Gut & Stop Scrubbing
May 17, 2018 06:00Don't scrub the healthy bacteria from your skin!Your body is covered in bacteria, even when you hop out of the shower. These healthy bacteria care for your skin and fill your gut. If your gut is unhappy, your skin will reflect your inner health. You’re probably using some products and tools that strip your skin of healthy bugs. No need to be squeaky clean. Harsh cleansers and heavy scrubbing are harmful. You can heal your skin by healing your gut, reducing stress and caring for the skin p...
Make Your Own Luck
May 10, 2018 06:00You 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...
Broken Heart Syndrome
May 03, 2018 06:00What becomes of the brokenhearted?Yes, you can die of a broken heart. Broken heart syndrome or cardio myopathy is an actual condition brought about by a traumatic event like the loss of a loved one. Overwhelming grief leads stress hormones to flood the system. It stuns the heart and seems as if the person has experienced a heart attack. Ninety percent of occurrences are in women, and most of these women are post-menopausal. There is a significant connection between your mind and heart...
#MeToo for Men
April 26, 2018 06:00Men, there's a way to show your solidarity with women who have expressed #MeToo.The #MeToo movement has been capturing headlines for a while. Consent is key. The Consent Pledge was written by Michael Ellsworth. Many men have been persistent in dating situations, pushing for intercourse when women weren’t really into it. Michael’s Consent Pledge is a commitment for men to be sure every sexual encounter has a clear and enthusiastic “yes” from a partner before commencing or continuing the ac...
Snacks for Dinner?
April 19, 2018 06:00Control portion sizes and enjoy convenience with snacks for dinner.More and more products are being designed for folks on the go. People are less inclined to cook but don’t want to give in by resorting to takeout. Enter the snacks for dinner concept. A typical snack dinner should be half veggies, one quarter protein and one quarter starch. Hummus dip, vegetables for dipping and crunchy bread are a nice component. Small portions of cheese or lean protein supplement well. The trick is in th...
The Effects of Online Porn
April 12, 2018 06:00What is porn doing to today's kids?The average age of first exposure to online pornography is 13 to 14 years old. Most of that exposure is unwanted. The trick is to have an open line of communication so your teen can discuss things they’ve seen online. Sex education doesn’t cover pleasure or anything beyond reproduction. Where do kids find this information? Online. The examples and information they find doesn’t give an accurate representation of reality. Encourage your child to reduce s...
Finding Ways to Beat Porn & Sex Addiction
April 05, 2018 06:00What is behind porn and sex addiction?A traumatic past or difficult childhood aren’t required for sex addiction in adults. Chasing online porn may be easier than social interactions. If one feels isolated already, it’s harder to get out into the world and foster real world relationships. Short-term relationships and one-night stands are easier for sex addicts than opening up from their isolation. The modern world is full of triggers. Technology makes sex more accessible. It takes work t...
Get to Know Your Menstrual Cycle
March 29, 2018 06:00Periods are no picnic. You’ve probably gathered that by this point in life.Periods are no picnic. You’ve probably gathered that by this point in life. Still, it’s probably not too late to get to know your period. Eggs & Such You’re born with all the eggs you get. Puberty triggers the ripening of eggs in the ovaries. Typically, one egg is released per month. Uterine lining thickens to make a nest in case the egg is fertilized. When it isn’t, menstruation commences. This cycle usually tak...
Alopecia & Beauty
March 22, 2018 06:00Hair loss doesn't negate beauty.Feminine beauty is often associated with long, luxurious locks. How does hair loss affect one’s beauty? Alopecia is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the hair follicles. Hairlessness can occur in patches or all over the body. It can come on at any point in life. Alopecia can lead to anxiety, doubt about one’s own attractiveness and fear. What will other people think? International burlesque star Michelle L’amour opted to take contro...
Link Between Detached Dads & Risk-Taking Girls
March 15, 2018 06:00Daddy's absence can contribute to his daughter's risky sexual behavior.There’s a link between fathers’ absence from the home and girls’ sexual behavior. These girls tend to have sex at a younger age, have more sexual partners and are more likely to become pregnant as teens. There may be other factors that contribute to the risky behavior beyond absent fathers. There are genetic factors that contribute to risk-taking behavior. Dad may be absent or disengaged because of his risk-taking gene...
Support Your Healing
March 08, 2018 08:00Find out how healing works and how to support it.Not all healing takes place in the doctor’s office. In fact, 80% of healing takes place elsewhere. Healing is the constant process of becoming whole, repairing and reintegrating. Our body is trying to fix problems as rapidly as possible. You need to create a sanctuary in your home where you can recover. Have a healing environment that relaxes you and reduces your worry makes it easier for you to recover. You deserve a space that nurtures yo...
The Character Gap: How Good Are We?
March 01, 2018 08:00Are you a good person? Can you be better?Character is our moral fiber. It leads us to think, act and feel in specific ways. Character can be divided into three traits: virtue, vices and a mix of the two. Virtue includes things like honesty, compassion, courage and loyalty. Vices include dishonesty, cruelty and cowardice. It benefits us to strive to live in a world of virtue and be virtuous. Being virtuous makes the world a better place. We find people of good character as inspiration. C...