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Fraud Protection, Weather, Empathy
It is cybersecurity month and it’s good to get a refresher on how to keep yourself safe from online, phone, and mail scams. Take the steps necessary today to protect ourself and your pocketbook.
Humans have been complaining about the weather since the dawn of mankind. It’s only in the pst century that predicting the wether has become a science. Discover the history of the National Weather Service and find out what the forecast is for tomorrow.
Empathy! It is in short supply these days. To show you care about a person or employee, we need to lead with empathy, care about others, value and respect their opinions and thoughts. You never know what someone else is struggling with. Listen and learn.
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel:https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/133861/fraud-protection-weather-empathy
Gardening with the Senses, Grass Roots, Travel Packing
Digging, for most of us, means hands (or shovels) in the dirt, planting something, cultivating, or harvesting. Teresa Watkins, garden designer, radio host, author, and instructor, has spent hours and hours on a different kind of digging and all of her effort has unearthed quite a harvest. Teresa’s latest book, A Gardener’s Compendium Volume 3, Gardening with The Senses: Gardening in a Twitter World in 140 Characters or More will be discussed with Cynthia Brian as well as her other tomes.
The earth trembled. The fires raged. The stock market crashed. October has notoriously become a month when disasters great and small occur. No matter what transpires, life goes on and nature always prevails. The next two months are busy ones in the garden as we prepare our beds for a winter’s sleep.
If you haven’t traveled for awhile, you may need a refresher course on the best methods to pack. And if you are keeping your relationship fresh, you’ll find a few ideas for a loving date night.
Bio: Teresa Watkins
Teresa Watkins is a horticulturist, landscape designer, author, consultant, and taught the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program for the University of Florida IFAS Extension. In the last 24 years, over 37,000 homeowners have attended Teresa’s landscaping talks, programs, and Zoom classes. Her garden programs range from the ABCs of landscaping to themed-landscapes of fairy gardens to xeriscaping. Ms. Watkins’s humor grabs her audience’s attention with easily understood landscaping principles.
Teresa is a veteran gardening show radio broadcaster, hosting her own garden radio show “In Your Backyard” on WLBE from 1996 through 2020. In 2020, Teresa joined Tom MacCubbin as co- host of the syndicated gardening show “Better Lawns and Gardens” on WFLA Saturday mornings from 7:00AM to 9:00AM EST. With Tom’s retirement in 2021, Teresa took over as host of the most popular weekly gardening radio show in Florida history. “Better Lawns and Gardens” can be heard on iHeart, iTunes, Amazon, and multiple podcast websites.
In 2008, Teresa started her own landscape design company. Her landscape designs are uniquely infused with genuine enthusiasm and expert knowledge of landscaping. Teresa takes on all sizes of design projects and installations small or large, from quaint cottage gardens to estates. Her specialty is visualizing and designing landscapes for clients that actualizes their dreams while providing for sustainability. She instills an appreciation for the environment — with her “gardening with soul” philosophy — while encouraging everyone that they can have a beautiful yet sustainable yard.
Teresa’s first gardening book series, “A Gardener’s Compendium: Gardening in a Twitter World in 140 Characters or More, Volume 1 – Gardening with Life, and Volume 2 – Gardening in Time and Place, Volume 3 – Gardening with the Senses” are available at bookshops, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Xulon Press, and signed copies on Teresa’s website: http://www.she-consulting.com/books Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeresaWatkinsFL/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/teresawatkinsfl/
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel:
https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/133728/gardening-with-the-senses-grass-roots-travel-packing
The earth trembled. The fires raged. The stock market crashed. October has notoriously become a month when disasters great and small occur. No matter what transpires, life goes on and nature always prevails. The next two months are busy ones in the garden as we prepare our beds for a winter’s sleep.
If you haven’t traveled for awhile, you may need a refresher course on the best methods to pack. And if you are keeping your relationship fresh, you’ll find a few ideas for a loving date night.
Bio: Teresa Watkins
Teresa Watkins is a horticulturist, landscape designer, author, consultant, and taught the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program for the University of Florida IFAS Extension. In the last 24 years, over 37,000 homeowners have attended Teresa’s landscaping talks, programs, and Zoom classes. Her garden programs range from the ABCs of landscaping to themed-landscapes of fairy gardens to xeriscaping. Ms. Watkins’s humor grabs her audience’s attention with easily understood landscaping principles.
Teresa is a veteran gardening show radio broadcaster, hosting her own garden radio show “In Your Backyard” on WLBE from 1996 through 2020. In 2020, Teresa joined Tom MacCubbin as co- host of the syndicated gardening show “Better Lawns and Gardens” on WFLA Saturday mornings from 7:00AM to 9:00AM EST. With Tom’s retirement in 2021, Teresa took over as host of the most popular weekly gardening radio show in Florida history. “Better Lawns and Gardens” can be heard on iHeart, iTunes, Amazon, and multiple podcast websites.
In 2008, Teresa started her own landscape design company. Her landscape designs are uniquely infused with genuine enthusiasm and expert knowledge of landscaping. Teresa takes on all sizes of design projects and installations small or large, from quaint cottage gardens to estates. Her specialty is visualizing and designing landscapes for clients that actualizes their dreams while providing for sustainability. She instills an appreciation for the environment — with her “gardening with soul” philosophy — while encouraging everyone that they can have a beautiful yet sustainable yard.
Teresa’s first gardening book series, “A Gardener’s Compendium: Gardening in a Twitter World in 140 Characters or More, Volume 1 – Gardening with Life, and Volume 2 – Gardening in Time and Place, Volume 3 – Gardening with the Senses” are available at bookshops, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Xulon Press, and signed copies on Teresa’s website: http://www.she-consulting.com/books Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeresaWatkinsFL/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/teresawatkinsfl/
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel:
https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/133728/gardening-with-the-senses-grass-roots-travel-packing
10-6-21 Food Allergies, Power of Touch, History of Vaccines
A food allergy triggers an immune system response that can affect several organs. Reactions can be mild to deadly. It’s important to know if you have an allergy or just an intolerance to specific foods, especially when you dine out.
After 20 minutes in isolation, are you hungry for a hug? Touch is a powerful feeling and every human needs it to thrive. Find out what you can do to get that loving feeling.
How far can the government go in mandating vaccines? Throughout the years, anti-vexers have taken to the streets demanding their rights as their children were dying of diseases that could have been avoided by inoculations. Even Benjamin Franklin had regrets. Find out more.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/133640/food-allergies-power-of-touch-history-of-vaccines
After 20 minutes in isolation, are you hungry for a hug? Touch is a powerful feeling and every human needs it to thrive. Find out what you can do to get that loving feeling.
How far can the government go in mandating vaccines? Throughout the years, anti-vexers have taken to the streets demanding their rights as their children were dying of diseases that could have been avoided by inoculations. Even Benjamin Franklin had regrets. Find out more.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/133640/food-allergies-power-of-touch-history-of-vaccines
Single Tasking,Food Allergies, Don’t Buy, Plant Parenthood
Are you a multi-talker? Do you feel that you are accomplishing your goals? The brain is wired to do one thing at one time. We are living distracted lives. Do you want to do one thing well or two or more things poorly?
We all love saving money, getting deals, and discovering treasures for free. But there are some items that no matter how free or inexpensive we don’t want to bring into our homes. What are they? Find out today!
Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian states, “my favorite way of birthing new vegetation is through propagation. Many of the specimens in my garden have been slips, cuttings, seeds, divisions, roots, bulbs, or pinches from my mom’s, sibling’s, or friend’s gardens. “A garden is to share and there is nothing more satisfying than growing floras derived from a beloved garden. Cynthia will tell you how to do this.
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel:
We all love saving money, getting deals, and discovering treasures for free. But there are some items that no matter how free or inexpensive we don’t want to bring into our homes. What are they? Find out today!
Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian states, “my favorite way of birthing new vegetation is through propagation. Many of the specimens in my garden have been slips, cuttings, seeds, divisions, roots, bulbs, or pinches from my mom’s, sibling’s, or friend’s gardens. “A garden is to share and there is nothing more satisfying than growing floras derived from a beloved garden. Cynthia will tell you how to do this.
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel:
9-22-21 Disaster Preparedness, Restaurant Etiquette, Destructive Connections
What is your emergency plan if a disaster occurs? Is your “Go Bag” packed and ready/ Where will you go? Who will you contact? What things do you need to do to prepare in advance in case the worst happens?
As you start going back to enjoy a restaurant experience, there are some new rules of participation. You’ll get the low-down on how to act, communicate, be a great guest, and enjoy a great meal.
Are you in a toxic relationship? Do you feel physically, emotionally, or sexually abused? Healthy relationships produce positive feelings and enhance everything we do. Each person have to determine what bothers us and how we will respond.
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/133411/disaster-preparedness-restaurant-etiquette-destructive-connec
As you start going back to enjoy a restaurant experience, there are some new rules of participation. You’ll get the low-down on how to act, communicate, be a great guest, and enjoy a great meal.
Are you in a toxic relationship? Do you feel physically, emotionally, or sexually abused? Healthy relationships produce positive feelings and enhance everything we do. Each person have to determine what bothers us and how we will respond.
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/133411/disaster-preparedness-restaurant-etiquette-destructive-connec
9-15-21 Pandemic Partners, Climate Change Effects, Bulbs and Harvest Time
How has the isolation of the pandemic affected human relationships? Do we feel more connected to strangers than our loved ones? Are intimate relationships strained? Did you feel closer to fictional characters more than real ones? Who were your pandemic partners?
Planet Earth is on a catastrophic collision course. The effects of climate change are pervasive and with greenhouse gases rising, irreversible damage is imminent. Floods, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and droughts are causing life-threatening conditions. What can we do to combat this disaster-in-the-making?
Fall is a week away and that means harvest time for many fruits. Bulbs need to be planted, prepared, and planted in late fall. What do you need to know about buying, forcing, harvesting, and planting.
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/133284/pandemic-partners-climate-change-effects-bulbs-and-harvest-tim
Planet Earth is on a catastrophic collision course. The effects of climate change are pervasive and with greenhouse gases rising, irreversible damage is imminent. Floods, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and droughts are causing life-threatening conditions. What can we do to combat this disaster-in-the-making?
Fall is a week away and that means harvest time for many fruits. Bulbs need to be planted, prepared, and planted in late fall. What do you need to know about buying, forcing, harvesting, and planting.
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/133284/pandemic-partners-climate-change-effects-bulbs-and-harvest-tim
9-8-21 22nd Anniversary of Be the Star You Are!, 20 Years of 9/11, Vacation Living
Be the Star You Are!® 501 c 3 charity launched on 9/9/1999 with just a few volunteers with a dream to empower women, families, and youth by providing positive media messages, increased literacy, and tools for living. No one realized that 22 years later, BTSYA would be a recognized as a top non profit for arts, culture, and empowerment, especially for teens. Founder and Executive Director will celebrate the anniversary with an overview of the amazing history of this grassroots organization. Donate today at www.BetheStarYouAre.org
On Tuesday morning, 9./11/2001, the worst terrorist attack was directed at the United States. 2977 people were killed, 19 hijackers committed murder and suicide, and more than 6,000 others were injured. There were four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Wahhabi Islamist terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States. We remember and honor all those who died and all those who helped with the aftermath.
What if you could’ve every day as if you are on vacation? Perhaps you can if you change your mindset and attitude. We still will have to go to work, clean the house, pay bills, and take care of our families, but if we decide this is joyful and fun, maybe we can live every day more relaxed. Want to experiment?
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/133178/22nd-anniversary-of-btsya-20-years-of-911-vacation-life
On Tuesday morning, 9./11/2001, the worst terrorist attack was directed at the United States. 2977 people were killed, 19 hijackers committed murder and suicide, and more than 6,000 others were injured. There were four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Wahhabi Islamist terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States. We remember and honor all those who died and all those who helped with the aftermath.
What if you could’ve every day as if you are on vacation? Perhaps you can if you change your mindset and attitude. We still will have to go to work, clean the house, pay bills, and take care of our families, but if we decide this is joyful and fun, maybe we can live every day more relaxed. Want to experiment?
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/133178/22nd-anniversary-of-btsya-20-years-of-911-vacation-life
9-1-21 Getting Together, Digital Dope, College Living Spaces
Humans are social beings and we like getting together. With warm weather predicted for the next two months, gathering in our gardens for a picnic, barbecue, or just a chat will be a safer method of communing. Fete the final days of summer with a casual gathering or formal gala. A setting in nature sets the tone for a festive, friendly, and safe celebration for the benefit of everyone. Get vaccinated!
Are you addicted to video games? What about social media, your phone, emails, or texts? Are your feeling depressed or anxious when you can’t use your devices? You may be digitally overdosing. Our brains can get hooked on dopamine, the neurotransmitter of pleasure.
If you are getting ready to go off to college for the first time, you probably will be settling into a dormitory, most likely with a complete stranger. So how do you decorate to please both of your tastes? You’ll get some easy tips to make the room cosy reflecting your individuality.
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/133037/getting-together-digital-dope-college-living-spaces
Are you addicted to video games? What about social media, your phone, emails, or texts? Are your feeling depressed or anxious when you can’t use your devices? You may be digitally overdosing. Our brains can get hooked on dopamine, the neurotransmitter of pleasure.
If you are getting ready to go off to college for the first time, you probably will be settling into a dormitory, most likely with a complete stranger. So how do you decorate to please both of your tastes? You’ll get some easy tips to make the room cosy reflecting your individuality.
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/133037/getting-together-digital-dope-college-living-spaces
8-25-22
Pet Partners, Letting Go of Nothing, Back to School
Did you adopt a pet during this pandemic? Have you been spending 24/7 with your new furry family friend because you’ve been working from home? What are you going to do when you have to go back to the office? Many pet owners want to bring their animals to the office.
Peter Russell’s Letting Go of Nothing, is a practical and empowering approach to the age-old quest to let go of the thoughts and feelings that block happiness, impede change, and hinder self-acceptance. Cynthia Brian interviews Peter to find out how we can bring p eace of mind, fresh perspectives, and wisdom in action to our daily lives.
The kids are back in class and the hope is that teachers, faculty, administers, students, and volunteers will be safe as they navigate the next school year. A few tips for getting back in the classroom with Covid-19 guidelines and masks.
Bio: Peter Russell
Peter Russell, author of Letting Go of Nothing and From Science to God, earned degrees in theoretical physics, psychology, and computer science at the University of Cambridge in England, where he studied for a time with Stephen Hawking. He studied meditation and Eastern philosophy in India and later conducted research into the neurophysiology of meditation. He coined the term global brain with his 1980s bestseller of the same name (100,000 copies sold), in which he predicted the internet and the impact it would have on humanity. He lives in Northern California. www.PeterRussell.com.
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132925/pet-partners-letting-go-of-nothing-back-to-school
Peter Russell’s Letting Go of Nothing, is a practical and empowering approach to the age-old quest to let go of the thoughts and feelings that block happiness, impede change, and hinder self-acceptance. Cynthia Brian interviews Peter to find out how we can bring p eace of mind, fresh perspectives, and wisdom in action to our daily lives.
The kids are back in class and the hope is that teachers, faculty, administers, students, and volunteers will be safe as they navigate the next school year. A few tips for getting back in the classroom with Covid-19 guidelines and masks.
Bio: Peter Russell
Peter Russell, author of Letting Go of Nothing and From Science to God, earned degrees in theoretical physics, psychology, and computer science at the University of Cambridge in England, where he studied for a time with Stephen Hawking. He studied meditation and Eastern philosophy in India and later conducted research into the neurophysiology of meditation. He coined the term global brain with his 1980s bestseller of the same name (100,000 copies sold), in which he predicted the internet and the impact it would have on humanity. He lives in Northern California. www.PeterRussell.com.
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132925/pet-partners-letting-go-of-nothing-back-to-school
Get Vaccinated, Flying, Managin Time
The U.S. had more than 36.5 million confirmed Covid-19 cases and 625,000 deaths. Only about 50.3% of the population have been fully vaccinated. Vaccine resisters offer many rationales for why they do not have to be vaccinated. but what is more important than your health and safety? The enemy is the virus. It can’t mutate if it can’t replicate. Get vaccinated
Flying used to be pleasurable. It was even called the “friendly skies”. Air rage is on the uptick. What can we do to fly in safety and with sanity?A good start might be using manners.
When we try to make time for everything, we end up with more things to make time for. Our to-do lists never seem to get to the bottom and we feel frustrated. Embrace your limitations and do what is possible, not what you think is the maximum.
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132813/get-vaccinated-flying-managin-time
Flying used to be pleasurable. It was even called the “friendly skies”. Air rage is on the uptick. What can we do to fly in safety and with sanity?A good start might be using manners.
When we try to make time for everything, we end up with more things to make time for. Our to-do lists never seem to get to the bottom and we feel frustrated. Embrace your limitations and do what is possible, not what you think is the maximum.
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132813/get-vaccinated-flying-managin-time
8-11-21 Cynthia Brian’s Life Mantra, Sacred Spaces, Nature’s Orchestra
Cynthia Brian has only three rules in life: Smile, Have Fun, and Be Wild and Wacky. When you read any of her books in her Be the Star You Are!® series, you’ll find yourself living those three rules. When we smile, we light up not only our own world, but the lives of others, When we smile, we can’t be frowning and our days are more fun. When we smile, we can express our joy, take measured risks, thus embracing our wild and wacky natures. Find out more…
Being in lockdown throughout the year has given us the blessed realization that having access to nature is critical to our well-being. Now with the Delta variant, we may want to retreat to a cave. By re-discovering under-utilized garden areas, we will find fresh air and safety in nature. Our outdoor rooms will become our sacred space.
There is a symphony playing daily in the garden. Open your door or window to hear the melodic concert of nature. Musicians include the thousands of bees buzzing, hummingbirds bustling, birds singing, frogs croaking, water trickling, owls hooting, and crickets chirping. What’s your favorite orchestra?
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132688/cynthia-brians-life-mantra-sacred-spaces-natures-orchestra
Being in lockdown throughout the year has given us the blessed realization that having access to nature is critical to our well-being. Now with the Delta variant, we may want to retreat to a cave. By re-discovering under-utilized garden areas, we will find fresh air and safety in nature. Our outdoor rooms will become our sacred space.
There is a symphony playing daily in the garden. Open your door or window to hear the melodic concert of nature. Musicians include the thousands of bees buzzing, hummingbirds bustling, birds singing, frogs croaking, water trickling, owls hooting, and crickets chirping. What’s your favorite orchestra?
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132688/cynthia-brians-life-mantra-sacred-spaces-natures-orchestra
8-4-21 Water Matters, Climate Change Effects, Back to School Tips
Besides the financial burden of re-landscaping, maintaining a garden during a drought is essential not only for the aesthetics and beauty a garden provides but for keeping your home cooler and contributing to a fire safety zone. If you let your plants and trees die, your parched landscape could become a fire hazard. Water is essential to life. Water matters.
Our health, safety, and homes are being affected by the extreme weather conditions making everyday more challenging. 2020 was the Earth’s second hottest year in over 140 years. How will climate change affect your health, money, and where you want to live.
In-person learning starts for many schools around the country this week. What do parents and students need to know to ease the transition from home to school? Are masks mandatory? What will be the new normal?
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132559/water-matters-climate-change-effects-back-to-school-tips
Our health, safety, and homes are being affected by the extreme weather conditions making everyday more challenging. 2020 was the Earth’s second hottest year in over 140 years. How will climate change affect your health, money, and where you want to live.
In-person learning starts for many schools around the country this week. What do parents and students need to know to ease the transition from home to school? Are masks mandatory? What will be the new normal?
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132559/water-matters-climate-change-effects-back-to-school-tips
7-28-21 Summer Perennials, Stay Cool, Preventing Food Poisoning
In the heat of summer, can you keep your garden flowers blooming? By planting specific perennials grown to thrive in heat, you can have a beautiful landscape all summer long. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian shares her personal favorites.
How do you stay cool in hot weather? Everyone loves outdoor activities but the summer season brings heat-related illness as well as fatalities. Heat stress is preventable. Have fun in the sun while staying cool and hydrated.
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Picnics, barbecues, patio parties! All fun summer gatherings that could lead to food poisoning if preparation is taken into account. Food safety is especially important during the hot summer months as food poisoning sends thousands of people to the hospital annually.
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132452/summer-perennials-stay-cool-preventing-food-poisoning
How do you stay cool in hot weather? Everyone loves outdoor activities but the summer season brings heat-related illness as well as fatalities. Heat stress is preventable. Have fun in the sun while staying cool and hydrated.
Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel:
Picnics, barbecues, patio parties! All fun summer gatherings that could lead to food poisoning if preparation is taken into account. Food safety is especially important during the hot summer months as food poisoning sends thousands of people to the hospital annually.
Listen at the Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132452/summer-perennials-stay-cool-preventing-food-poisoning
7-21-21 Bug Out!, Attic Collectibles, State Skipping
With the drought in California, many homeowners are experiencing an invasion of uninvited insects and varmints hungry to eat what’s left of our crops while some are dining on us as main courses. Learn what are the beneficials and the predators.
Do you have “junk” in your attic, basement, closets, or garage that could actually be money-making collectibles? Many things that we may think are worthless could bring in thousands.
We’ll look at what’s hot for collectors.
Since the pandemic hit, people have been pulling up stakes in their home state and moving to areas they believe will be more affordable, safer, or more conducive to their dream lifestyle. In 2021, 23 million people are expected to move to take advantage from the new work opportunities from home. But what are the hidden costs of moving and what should you look for?
Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132314/bug-out-attic-collectibles-state-skipping
Do you have “junk” in your attic, basement, closets, or garage that could actually be money-making collectibles? Many things that we may think are worthless could bring in thousands.
We’ll look at what’s hot for collectors.
Since the pandemic hit, people have been pulling up stakes in their home state and moving to areas they believe will be more affordable, safer, or more conducive to their dream lifestyle. In 2021, 23 million people are expected to move to take advantage from the new work opportunities from home. But what are the hidden costs of moving and what should you look for?
Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132314/bug-out-attic-collectibles-state-skipping
7-14-21 Bastille Day, Honey Bees, July Gardening
During the unrest of 1789, on July 14 a mob approached the Bastille to demand the arms and ammunition stored there, and, when the forces guarding the structure resisted, the attackers captured the prison and released the seven prisoners held there. The taking of the Bastille signaled the beginning of the French Revolution. Vive la France!
Honeybees reflect the health of the environment. Our agriculture depends on the pollination of honeybees. If bees continue to die, consumers can expect increased food prices and more scarcity. As gardeners, we can do our part to provide habitat and food for all pollinators and beneficial insects, including bees.
Summer time and the living is easy! It is never vacation time in a garden and the hot dry weather demands more alertness for intruding pests. Plants are thirsty just like us and need plenty of hydration. And the bugs have arrived! Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian to the summer rescue.
Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel:https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132212/bastille-day-bee-thoughtful-july-gardening
Honeybees reflect the health of the environment. Our agriculture depends on the pollination of honeybees. If bees continue to die, consumers can expect increased food prices and more scarcity. As gardeners, we can do our part to provide habitat and food for all pollinators and beneficial insects, including bees.
Summer time and the living is easy! It is never vacation time in a garden and the hot dry weather demands more alertness for intruding pests. Plants are thirsty just like us and need plenty of hydration. And the bugs have arrived! Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian to the summer rescue.
Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel:https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132212/bastille-day-bee-thoughtful-july-gardening
7-7-21
Climate Change Help, Breathe for Life, Energy Food
It’s overwhelming to ponder the climate disasters that the world is experiencing including hotter temperatures, rising sea levels, wildfires, tornadoes, flooding, hurricanes, and more. Our individual behaviors can make a difference if we adjust our habits to help.
If you are feeling stressed and anxious, try belly breathing. Taking a deep breath relaxes us as it stimulates the vagus nerve which influences numerous vital organs. Breathe in, breathe out. Take it slow!
If you sit ten or more hours per day, your body will be eight years older biologically than someone who gets at least forty minutes of exercise a day. Want to know the best food for energy? Cynthia Brian will give you a boost.
Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131984/climate-change-help-breathe-for-life-energy-food
If you are feeling stressed and anxious, try belly breathing. Taking a deep breath relaxes us as it stimulates the vagus nerve which influences numerous vital organs. Breathe in, breathe out. Take it slow!
If you sit ten or more hours per day, your body will be eight years older biologically than someone who gets at least forty minutes of exercise a day. Want to know the best food for energy? Cynthia Brian will give you a boost.
Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131984/climate-change-help-breathe-for-life-energy-food
6-30-21 Travel Scams, Healing with Nature, Rose Colored Glasses
Pandemic fatigue has most people looking forward to taking a trip. People have been saving money to travel and are ready to go. The scammers are also ready to take your money. Find out how to play by the rules, stay safe, and get the vacation you’ve been waiting for.
Dr. Rochelle Calvert offers a unique and effective approach to healing trauma that uses nature- and body-based mindfulness practices to promote peace and wholeness with her new book, Healing with Nature. Proving that it is not merely time that heals but what one does during that time, Healing with Nature pioneers a path not just to recovery but lifelong resilience.
Were you born with rose-colored glasses? The belief that the future will be better than the past is known as the optimism bias. Kids and adults see the glass as half full. A growing body of scientific evidence indicates that optimism may be hardwired by evolution into the human brain.
Bio: Rochelle Calvert, author of HEALING WITH NATURE is the founder and clinical director of New Mindful Life, which offers mindfulness, nature-based, and somatic experiencing therapies. She teaches individual meditations with nature that assist in healing from trauma. She supports her clients and takes them into nature with the aid of Bertha Grace, a Sprinter van that serves as a mobile therapy office. Rochelle lives in San Diego, California, and enjoys spending her free time in nature, hiking, practicing yoga, exploring the land’s Indigenous heritage, and resting with trees. www.newmindfullife.com
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Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131921/travel-scams-healing-with-nature-rose-colored-glasses
Dr. Rochelle Calvert offers a unique and effective approach to healing trauma that uses nature- and body-based mindfulness practices to promote peace and wholeness with her new book, Healing with Nature. Proving that it is not merely time that heals but what one does during that time, Healing with Nature pioneers a path not just to recovery but lifelong resilience.
Were you born with rose-colored glasses? The belief that the future will be better than the past is known as the optimism bias. Kids and adults see the glass as half full. A growing body of scientific evidence indicates that optimism may be hardwired by evolution into the human brain.
Bio: Rochelle Calvert, author of HEALING WITH NATURE is the founder and clinical director of New Mindful Life, which offers mindfulness, nature-based, and somatic experiencing therapies. She teaches individual meditations with nature that assist in healing from trauma. She supports her clients and takes them into nature with the aid of Bertha Grace, a Sprinter van that serves as a mobile therapy office. Rochelle lives in San Diego, California, and enjoys spending her free time in nature, hiking, practicing yoga, exploring the land’s Indigenous heritage, and resting with trees. www.newmindfullife.com
Twitter ID: @newmindfullife
FB Professional: https://www.facebook.com/NewMindfulLife
Instagram ID: newmindfullife
Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131921/travel-scams-healing-with-nature-rose-colored-glasses
6-23-21 Grow Your Groceries, Dementia Testing, Kids and Books
To battle food insecurity, grow your own groceries. Global food waste is equal to 1/3 of all available food. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian explains how you can save money, waste not, and eat healthy by planting the crops you enjoy.
If you are trying to discern if your forgetfulness is normal or something more serious, you may need to see your physician for a cognitive screening. If you need something more, you’ll be directed to a specialist. Multiple tests may be necessary for a conclusion.
If you want to build literacy skills in a child, give her a book. The first few months and years of life are critical opportunities to build connections in the brain that will last a lifetime. Reading is about the interaction between the reader and the child. The purpose of reading is to have conversations. Be the Star You Are!® is a literacy, arts, and culture charity that encourages reading from day one.
Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131849/grow-your-groceries-dementia-testing-kids-and-books
If you are trying to discern if your forgetfulness is normal or something more serious, you may need to see your physician for a cognitive screening. If you need something more, you’ll be directed to a specialist. Multiple tests may be necessary for a conclusion.
If you want to build literacy skills in a child, give her a book. The first few months and years of life are critical opportunities to build connections in the brain that will last a lifetime. Reading is about the interaction between the reader and the child. The purpose of reading is to have conversations. Be the Star You Are!® is a literacy, arts, and culture charity that encourages reading from day one.
Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131849/grow-your-groceries-dementia-testing-kids-and-books
6-16-21 Home Fire Preparation, Daddy’s Day, Relationships with Adult Kids
In continuation of Cynthia Brian’s series on preparing for a wildfire, in this episode she’ll discuss preparing your home to reduce a fire and keep you safe from fire resistive construction, vegetation management, to emergency responder access.
Did you know that the origin of Father’s Day occurred because of Mother’s Day? Fathers are critical to a child’s well-being. How do you honor your daddy? It’s Father’s Day on June 20 so it’s time to celebrate the wonderful fathers who light up the world.
If you have children, you can’t help but think about what they will be like as adults. When they get to be adults, how do you nurture the relationship? Make sure to praise and listen to your adult children. They still want approval and appreciation just as we all do.
Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131717/home-fire-preparation-daddys-day-relationships-with-adult-kid
Did you know that the origin of Father’s Day occurred because of Mother’s Day? Fathers are critical to a child’s well-being. How do you honor your daddy? It’s Father’s Day on June 20 so it’s time to celebrate the wonderful fathers who light up the world.
If you have children, you can’t help but think about what they will be like as adults. When they get to be adults, how do you nurture the relationship? Make sure to praise and listen to your adult children. They still want approval and appreciation just as we all do.
Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131717/home-fire-preparation-daddys-day-relationships-with-adult-kid
6-9-21 Planting for Fire Resistance, New Normal, Being an Executor
When planning a new garden or adding plants to an existing landscape, it is essential to be reminded that no plant is fire-proof. Everything can and will burn if the temperature is hot enough. Also, even if a plant tag indicates that it is fire-resistant, it must be properly maintained, pruned, irrigated, spaced, and positioned in the correct locations to thrive. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian tells us what to plant for fire retardation.
States are opening back up. What is the new normal going to be like? How can you plan for the future with the pandemic still lingering? Exercise caution, get vaccinated, and enjoy the summer.
You have been asked to be the executor of an estate. Do you know what the obligations and responsibilities are? It can be daunting, overwhelming, and a lot of work. Make sure you have the tools to do your fiduciary best.
Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131597/planting-for-fire-resistance-new-normal-being-an-executor
States are opening back up. What is the new normal going to be like? How can you plan for the future with the pandemic still lingering? Exercise caution, get vaccinated, and enjoy the summer.
You have been asked to be the executor of an estate. Do you know what the obligations and responsibilities are? It can be daunting, overwhelming, and a lot of work. Make sure you have the tools to do your fiduciary best.
Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131597/planting-for-fire-resistance-new-normal-being-an-executor
6-2-21 Talking Covid: Kids and the Vaccine, Cybercrime, Working from Home
Although everyone has pandemic fatigue, being informed about Covid 19, the effects, and the latest news is critical. In this program, we will talk about what you need to know about kids getting the vaccine, how to protect yourself from Covid cybercrime, the after effects of having the disease on our brains and organs, and, for those who want to continue working from home, how to approach your employer with the question.
The economy is opening up yet we still have to be cautious so as not to start another surge. If you haven’t been vaccinated, sign up as soon as possible and get your shot. You will feel so much more secure and safe and you’ll be protecting others as well. Until then, wear your mask and keep your distance.
Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131439/talking-covid-kids-and-the-vaccine-cybercrime-working-from-hom
The economy is opening up yet we still have to be cautious so as not to start another surge. If you haven’t been vaccinated, sign up as soon as possible and get your shot. You will feel so much more secure and safe and you’ll be protecting others as well. Until then, wear your mask and keep your distance.
Listen at Voice America Network, the Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131439/talking-covid-kids-and-the-vaccine-cybercrime-working-from-hom
5-26-21 Landscaping for Fire Prevention, National Parks, Outdoors Tranquility
We can do our part to protect our property as best as possible through firescaping, a landscape design that reduces house and property vulnerability to wildfire. While enhancing the beauty of the property and creating a defensible space, we surround the house with plants that are less likely to ignite. Fires respect no boundaries and fires don’t honor property lines. With enough heat, almost everything burns.
If you are looking to travel within the United States this year, look no further than our beautiful National Parks. You will need to plan now and make reservations. Cynthia Brian will give you the info you need.
How can we create an oasis of calm in our backyards? Soothing decor, whispering grasses, rustling bamboo, and natural materials will offer the tranquility we crave during this pandemic. Find out how you can easily create a sanctuary of peace and quiet.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131383/landscaping-for-fire-prevention-national-parks-outdoors-tranqu
If you are looking to travel within the United States this year, look no further than our beautiful National Parks. You will need to plan now and make reservations. Cynthia Brian will give you the info you need.
How can we create an oasis of calm in our backyards? Soothing decor, whispering grasses, rustling bamboo, and natural materials will offer the tranquility we crave during this pandemic. Find out how you can easily create a sanctuary of peace and quiet.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131383/landscaping-for-fire-prevention-national-parks-outdoors-tranqu
https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131253/emergency-go-bag-essential-lessons-for-kids-frightening-foxtail
Natural disasters know no boundaries. One never knows if a fire, earthquake, flood, mudslide, or other calamity is on the horizon. It’s imperative to be prepared for all emergencies. Cynthia Brian will tell you what to put in an emergency Go Bag for your home and vehicle.
If you are a new parent, you may be reflecting on the lessons you learned as a kid. What are instructions that are musts for every child to grow into a responsible, self-sufficient adult? We’ll share our thoughts!
Foxtail season is here and these grass plants are dangerous to your pets. The bushy spike at the top of the grass comes off easily and the sharp point can migrate into your animal’s skin.Surgical removal is sometimes necessary. Discover ways to prevent foxtails from hurting your pets.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131253/emergency-go-bag-essential-lessons-for-kids-frightening-foxtail
Garden Party, Laughter Vaccine, Laminate or Not, Waste Not
With the stay-at-home orders this past year and the isolation, most people are looking forward to getting together with their friends and families. If you’ve been vaccinated, the CDC indicates that small outdoor gatherings are relatively safe. Is your garden ready for a small party? Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, offers a few flower fun hacks that will spruce up your space for very little money.
When life gets us down, laughter can lift us up. The Humor Project provides a humor vaccines to ward off the things that bug us, like Covid. Visit https://humorproject.com/ to refill your humor prescription with new doses of humor every day.
If you’ve been vaccinated, you were given an official vaccination card that provides your date of vaccination and the type. Should you laminate your card for safe-keeping or is it better to just take a photo and then store your card? Find out!
Although food waste is a global issue, according to the USDA, the United States wastes about 40% of its supply annually. With food shortages around the world, can you do your part to cut back?
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131116/garden-party-laughter-vaccine-laminate-or-not-waste-not
5-5-21 Bark, Neigh, Meow, May Flowers, Book Gardens
Filled with amazing stories, step-by-step exercises, and thought-provoking discussions, Lynn McKenzie’s book, Bark, Neigh, Meow shows how animal companions help you transform your life and fulfill your purpose. You'll find greater passion, elevate your spirit, deepen your connection to the unseen realm, and much more. This heartwarming collection of Lynn's personal and client stories, reveals the power of animals to become your partners, teachers, guides, healers, and catalysts.
Spring is the time to savor the beauty surrounding you. If you’ve ever been to Giverny in France, you will know that Monet was not exaggerating about his garden being his most beautiful work of art. He was inspired by nature and you can be too. Be an artist and create your masterpiece in your garden. The perfume of the jasmine permeates the morning air, the lilac scents the afternoon sunshine, while the wisteria and mock orange infuse the evening with glorious aromas. It’s going to be a beautiful Mother’s Day
If you love to read, take inspiration from some of your favorite books, especially those for children, to create a garden based on a story. From The Tale of Peter Rabbit to a Harry Potter Garden, Cynthia Brian along with The National Garden Bureau offer ideas to increase literacy and make reading and gardening fun.
Bio: Lynn McKenzie
Lynn McKenzie’s greatest passion lies in helping others attune to the insight, wisdom and magic that sentient beings wish to share with humanity. Training over 100,000 students in 52 countries, over the past 30 years through her signature Animal Energy® Certification Training program, Lynn has built a stellar global reputation, helping others identify, foster and embody their own animal communication and healing gifts. She is the author of Bark, Neigh Meow; Awaken to the Transformative Wisdom of your Companion Animal to Activate your Soul’s Highest Calling— the Eat, Pray, Love for animal lovers. Find her at LynnMcKenzie.com.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/130877/bark-neigh-meow-may-flowers-book-gardens
Spring is the time to savor the beauty surrounding you. If you’ve ever been to Giverny in France, you will know that Monet was not exaggerating about his garden being his most beautiful work of art. He was inspired by nature and you can be too. Be an artist and create your masterpiece in your garden. The perfume of the jasmine permeates the morning air, the lilac scents the afternoon sunshine, while the wisteria and mock orange infuse the evening with glorious aromas. It’s going to be a beautiful Mother’s Day
If you love to read, take inspiration from some of your favorite books, especially those for children, to create a garden based on a story. From The Tale of Peter Rabbit to a Harry Potter Garden, Cynthia Brian along with The National Garden Bureau offer ideas to increase literacy and make reading and gardening fun.
Bio: Lynn McKenzie
Lynn McKenzie’s greatest passion lies in helping others attune to the insight, wisdom and magic that sentient beings wish to share with humanity. Training over 100,000 students in 52 countries, over the past 30 years through her signature Animal Energy® Certification Training program, Lynn has built a stellar global reputation, helping others identify, foster and embody their own animal communication and healing gifts. She is the author of Bark, Neigh Meow; Awaken to the Transformative Wisdom of your Companion Animal to Activate your Soul’s Highest Calling— the Eat, Pray, Love for animal lovers. Find her at LynnMcKenzie.com.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/130877/bark-neigh-meow-may-flowers-book-gardens
4-28-21 Healthy Weight, Quality Seed, Leaving our Comfort Zone
When you want to be healthy and maintain a weight that works for you, drinking green tea and even dark chocolate can help. Learn seven simple tricks that will keep you happy, healthy, trim, and slim.
What is quality seed and how can you be sure you are buying seeds that will germinate? Reputable seed companies want life-long customers so they provide seeds for success.
Are you ready to leave your comfort zone after more than a year in hibernation? We’ll find ways to reduce stress, walk more, and make smarter purchases.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/130852/healthy-weight-quality-seed-leaving-our-comfort-zone
What is quality seed and how can you be sure you are buying seeds that will germinate? Reputable seed companies want life-long customers so they provide seeds for success.
Are you ready to leave your comfort zone after more than a year in hibernation? We’ll find ways to reduce stress, walk more, and make smarter purchases.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/130852/healthy-weight-quality-seed-leaving-our-comfort-zone
4-21-21 Earth Day and Wiggle, Wag, Cluck..Raising Chickens
Earth Day is April 22 and there is so much that we can do to combat climate change. Cynthia Brian provides simple tips that you can implement today to save our planet.
More urban households are raising chickens for the fresh eggs. It’s the time of year when baby chicks are available. Cynthia Brian has raised chickens since the age of 8 and was a California champion at exhibitions. She’ll give you some basic tips on how to buy, house, and manage chickens. You’ll love it!
Can you imagine how wonderful our relationships would be if we allowed ourselves to bark, wiggle, and wag with people as our pets do when they see us? The Gift of Affection from the book, Be the Star You Are! 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference available at www.StarStyleStore.net.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/130719/earth-day-and-wiggle-wag-cluckraising-chickens
More urban households are raising chickens for the fresh eggs. It’s the time of year when baby chicks are available. Cynthia Brian has raised chickens since the age of 8 and was a California champion at exhibitions. She’ll give you some basic tips on how to buy, house, and manage chickens. You’ll love it!
Can you imagine how wonderful our relationships would be if we allowed ourselves to bark, wiggle, and wag with people as our pets do when they see us? The Gift of Affection from the book, Be the Star You Are! 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference available at www.StarStyleStore.net.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/130719/earth-day-and-wiggle-wag-cluckraising-chickens
4-14-21 Weeds, Computer Shopping, Home Ergonomics
Spring is the most colorful season of the year with a cornucopia of bulbs, flowers, shrubs, and trees in bloom. It is also the time when Mother Nature shares the ornaments that most gardeners loathe…weeds!
As many people work from home personal computers have become essential communication tools. What are the choices for today’s models? What do you look for when getting a new computer? Get the computer you need without the bells and whistles you don’t.
Poor ergonomics can cause havoc on your health. As you work from home during the pandemic, do you have the right set-up to work efficiently? Are you taking regular breaks? We’ll look at what you can do to improve your home work station.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/129632/weeds-computer-shopping-home-ergonomics
As many people work from home personal computers have become essential communication tools. What are the choices for today’s models? What do you look for when getting a new computer? Get the computer you need without the bells and whistles you don’t.
Poor ergonomics can cause havoc on your health. As you work from home during the pandemic, do you have the right set-up to work efficiently? Are you taking regular breaks? We’ll look at what you can do to improve your home work station.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/129632/weeds-computer-shopping-home-ergonomics
4-7-21 Love Yourself, Vaccines and Travel, Text Scams
Do you love yourself? Most of us are skilled at loving our families, friends, and pets but neglect loving ourselves for who we are. Change emotional self-talk, listen to your gut, and celebrate the beautiful person you are.
As more of the world gets vaccinated, people are itching to hit the road and experience other locales. Is it safe? Can you travel internationally? We’ll investigate the latest on the Covid-19 vaccine and travel restrictions.
Have you ever received a text from the DMV or your bank and wondered if they are for real or scams? Unless you’ve given permission for companies to text you, the texts you receive may be scammers with bogus offerings attempting to steal your identity or your bank account.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/129350/love-yourself-vaccines-and-travel-text-scams
As more of the world gets vaccinated, people are itching to hit the road and experience other locales. Is it safe? Can you travel internationally? We’ll investigate the latest on the Covid-19 vaccine and travel restrictions.
Have you ever received a text from the DMV or your bank and wondered if they are for real or scams? Unless you’ve given permission for companies to text you, the texts you receive may be scammers with bogus offerings attempting to steal your identity or your bank account.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/129350/love-yourself-vaccines-and-travel-text-scams
3-31-21 SAG Awards, Garden Wildlife and Easter, Screen Time
The 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be simulcast on TNT and TBS on Sunday, april 4, 2021 at 9:00 pm ET/6:00pm PT. What are your picks for the best performances, TV shows, movies, and stunts for 2020? Cynthia Brian, nominating committee member and SAG voter, will offer her thoughts on the festivities and give an insider's view of the nominating process.
Do you feel your kids are spending too many hours on their phones or laptops? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that screen time be limited. But what is best for your family, especially during a pandemic. Guidelines for figuring it out in this episode of StarStyle®
Blossoming fruit trees, poppies adorning hillsides, and daffodils illuminating walking paths… the sirens of the start of spring have sprung. As seedlings pop through the soft soil and new green growth emerges on hedges, trees, and vines, uninvited wildlife visitors tend to hop, fly, scamper, and trot into our landscapes. Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail, followed by the families of Bambi, Tom Turkey, and Squiggly Squirrel. A buffet feast awaits their arrival in our rose beds, perennial gardens, and vegetable patches. www.goddessgardener.com
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/129349/sag-awards-garden-wildlife-and-easter-screen-time
Do you feel your kids are spending too many hours on their phones or laptops? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that screen time be limited. But what is best for your family, especially during a pandemic. Guidelines for figuring it out in this episode of StarStyle®
Blossoming fruit trees, poppies adorning hillsides, and daffodils illuminating walking paths… the sirens of the start of spring have sprung. As seedlings pop through the soft soil and new green growth emerges on hedges, trees, and vines, uninvited wildlife visitors tend to hop, fly, scamper, and trot into our landscapes. Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail, followed by the families of Bambi, Tom Turkey, and Squiggly Squirrel. A buffet feast awaits their arrival in our rose beds, perennial gardens, and vegetable patches. www.goddessgardener.com
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/129349/sag-awards-garden-wildlife-and-easter-screen-time
3-24-21 Food Waste, Hollywood, Essential Oils, Happiness Gift
Food Waste is a global issue. Cutting back on waste will help the environment, savie resources, and energy. What are ways that you can stop the pollution by eliminating food waste. Find out!
Producer, writer and director in the Hollywood television industry, Kac Young, will talk about awards season. Most recently she was Vice President of Television Production and Development for Universal Studios Hollywood and has also served on the boards of The Director's Guild of America and Women in Film. She’ll also discuss her book, Essential Oils for Beginners. Essential oils are powerful essences from plants, trees, shrubs, fruits, seeds, nuts, and bark. Used correctly they can be your best friends. Used incorrectly or undiluted they can bring you harm and discomfort. www.kacyoung.com
According to Cynthia Brian, happiness is an inside job. She’ll read and discuss The Gift of Happiness from her award winning book, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference. The true story takes place when she was a child who, after a very cold and wet winter, decided to find sunshine by running away from the farm with her young sisters in tow. www.cynthiabrian.com
BIO: Kac Young
Kac Young has been a producer, writer and director in the Hollywood television industry for over 25 years. Kac has also earned a PhD in Natural Health and a Doctorate in Naturopathy. She completed 36 courses in nutrition from Baylor University. Clients come to her for advice on health, nutrition, and spiritual well-being. Using her third Doctorate degree in Clinical Hypnotherapy, she helps people manage weight control, smoking cessation, behavior modification, stress reduction, past-life regression, and phobia management. She teaches workshops and classes in Metaphysics including, Crystal Healing, Essential Oils, Bach Flowers, Pendulum energy, Moon Energies, Feng Shui, and practical classes in healthy eating and finding the perfect partner. She is the author of 24 books about crystals, relationships, faeries, Feng shui, healthy eating, Bach flowers, essential oils, personal growth and physical healing. Her entertainment credits include General Hospital, The Showtime Comedy Club Network, Politically Incorrect, Circus of The Stars, The People's Choice Awards, The Golden Globe Awards, The Genesis Awards, and several dozen talk, dramatic, variety and entertainment specials with Hollywood's biggest stars. Most recently she was Vice President of Television Production and Development for Universal Studios Hollywood and has also served on the boards of The Director's Guild of America and Women in Film. She is active on behalf of animal rights and fostering and preserving women's rights. www.kacyoung.com
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/129134/hollywood-and-essential-oils-food-waste-happiness-gift
Producer, writer and director in the Hollywood television industry, Kac Young, will talk about awards season. Most recently she was Vice President of Television Production and Development for Universal Studios Hollywood and has also served on the boards of The Director's Guild of America and Women in Film. She’ll also discuss her book, Essential Oils for Beginners. Essential oils are powerful essences from plants, trees, shrubs, fruits, seeds, nuts, and bark. Used correctly they can be your best friends. Used incorrectly or undiluted they can bring you harm and discomfort. www.kacyoung.com
According to Cynthia Brian, happiness is an inside job. She’ll read and discuss The Gift of Happiness from her award winning book, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference. The true story takes place when she was a child who, after a very cold and wet winter, decided to find sunshine by running away from the farm with her young sisters in tow. www.cynthiabrian.com
BIO: Kac Young
Kac Young has been a producer, writer and director in the Hollywood television industry for over 25 years. Kac has also earned a PhD in Natural Health and a Doctorate in Naturopathy. She completed 36 courses in nutrition from Baylor University. Clients come to her for advice on health, nutrition, and spiritual well-being. Using her third Doctorate degree in Clinical Hypnotherapy, she helps people manage weight control, smoking cessation, behavior modification, stress reduction, past-life regression, and phobia management. She teaches workshops and classes in Metaphysics including, Crystal Healing, Essential Oils, Bach Flowers, Pendulum energy, Moon Energies, Feng Shui, and practical classes in healthy eating and finding the perfect partner. She is the author of 24 books about crystals, relationships, faeries, Feng shui, healthy eating, Bach flowers, essential oils, personal growth and physical healing. Her entertainment credits include General Hospital, The Showtime Comedy Club Network, Politically Incorrect, Circus of The Stars, The People's Choice Awards, The Golden Globe Awards, The Genesis Awards, and several dozen talk, dramatic, variety and entertainment specials with Hollywood's biggest stars. Most recently she was Vice President of Television Production and Development for Universal Studios Hollywood and has also served on the boards of The Director's Guild of America and Women in Film. She is active on behalf of animal rights and fostering and preserving women's rights. www.kacyoung.com
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/129134/hollywood-and-essential-oils-food-waste-happiness-gift
3-17-21 St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Are you wearing green today? If not, get ready to be pinched! Although St. Patrick’s Day originally had a blue theme, even the Emerald Isle has adopted the color green to celebrate their national saint. Learn about the history and traditions. Erin go bragh!
Shamrocks, spring, and sweet peas! It’s almost spring and gardening is on all of our minds. We’ll dig into the moist soil to discuss what’s new and exciting for this season. Leprechauns and fairies may be lurking in their mini houses. It’s a magical time of year in nature.
If you’ve had your first Covid-19 vaccine of Modern or Pfizer, it is imperative to have the second one for maximum protection of 95%. There are few things you need to know about getting your vaccine.
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/129036/st-patricks-day-spring-shamrocks-preparing-for-2nd-vaccine
3-10-21 Daytime Drama, Job Interview Lies, Increase Creativity
Soap opera star by day, harried, single mom by night, Calliope Hart’s life is a delicate balancing act. When the network cancels her show, Callie’s world crumbles and she must decide whether it is more important to fight to save the show or take a risk and start over from scratch. Cynthia Brian interviews author, Sarahlyn Bruck, about her newest novel, Daytime Drama.
When you interview for a job, do you always tell the truth? Researchers and career coaches indicate that most people tell white lies from slight exaggerations to full-blown fabrications. Where are you on the spectrum? We’ll take a test!
If you want to be more creative, you need to eliminate stress. If you want to prevent weight gain, give yourself a reality check. Use the measures provided by cynthia Brian to get in shape mentally, physically, and emotionally to increase your creativity and esteem.
Bio: Sarahlyn Bruck
Sarahlyn Bruck is the author of Daytime Drama (2021) and Designer You (2018). Her debut novel, Designer You won the 2019 Indie Star Book Award and was included on the 2018 “35 Over 35” list. Sarahlyn grew up in the Bay Area and spent a great deal of time in Southern California before moving to West Hollywood. The years living and working in L.A. gave her a taste for the fun, fast, ambitious, and creative people involved in the entertainment industry. When Sarahlyn and her family moved to Philadelphia, she fell in love with the east coast feeling of being close to the center of culture and politics, but she never lost her affection for the buzz of the entertainment industry. Daytime Drama was born of that love and the cold Philadelphia winter. www.sarahlynbruck.com
Instagram: @sarahlynbruck
Twitter: @sarahlynbruck Facebook: @sarahlynbruck
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/128703/daytime-drama-job-interview-lies-increase-creativity
When you interview for a job, do you always tell the truth? Researchers and career coaches indicate that most people tell white lies from slight exaggerations to full-blown fabrications. Where are you on the spectrum? We’ll take a test!
If you want to be more creative, you need to eliminate stress. If you want to prevent weight gain, give yourself a reality check. Use the measures provided by cynthia Brian to get in shape mentally, physically, and emotionally to increase your creativity and esteem.
Bio: Sarahlyn Bruck
Sarahlyn Bruck is the author of Daytime Drama (2021) and Designer You (2018). Her debut novel, Designer You won the 2019 Indie Star Book Award and was included on the 2018 “35 Over 35” list. Sarahlyn grew up in the Bay Area and spent a great deal of time in Southern California before moving to West Hollywood. The years living and working in L.A. gave her a taste for the fun, fast, ambitious, and creative people involved in the entertainment industry. When Sarahlyn and her family moved to Philadelphia, she fell in love with the east coast feeling of being close to the center of culture and politics, but she never lost her affection for the buzz of the entertainment industry. Daytime Drama was born of that love and the cold Philadelphia winter. www.sarahlynbruck.com
Instagram: @sarahlynbruck
Twitter: @sarahlynbruck Facebook: @sarahlynbruck
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/128703/daytime-drama-job-interview-lies-increase-creativity
3-3-21 Her Highness CBD, March Garden America’s Challenge, Pet Dental Health
Her Highness is a female-first cannabis and CBD lifestyle brand based in New York designed for the modern cannabis consumer. Stylishly made by women for women, Cynthia Brian interviews co-founders Laura Eisman and Allison Krongard. Her Highness donates funds that directly support women incarcerated for non-violent cannabis crimes.
With less than three weeks to go before the vernal equinox, this is an auspicious time to contemplate how we want to orient our window views for the future. When you look out your windows, what do you want to see? Do you want flowering or fruiting trees? Do you want a monochromatic design? Are you like me and want to luxuriate in color? Are bulbs the surprise you anticipate yearly, or do you prefer planting annuals and perennials?
Challenges abound for the Biden administration. Diminishing economic opportunities, continuing racial injustice, the deathly pandemic, and political polarity. What can we learn from former President Franklin Roosevelt’s leadership and how can we move forward gracefully and peacefully.
As humans we brush our teeth twice a day. But do we brush our pet’s teeth? Veterinarians are now recommending preventative oral care for animals with tooth brushing at home at least four times weekly.
Bio: Laura Eisman
Laura Eisman is a several-time entrepreneur, best known for founding Girlshop.com, fashion’s pioneer e-commerce site, in 1998. Purveyor of hundreds of cutting-edge designers, with a flagship store in NYC’s Meatpacking District, Girlshop became the premier destination and authority for trend-making style at a time when investors couldn’t believe people would actually buy clothing on the Internet. The brand’s hip, relatable viewpoint spawned 2 sister websites, branded shopping tours, and a NYC shopping guide. Eisman has been written about in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, AdAge, Entrepreneur and People and cited as one of 50 New Yorkers to watch. Eisman specializes in brand development, trend forecasting, visual and textual content, public relations and marketing to women. www.herhighness.com, www.herhighnesscbd.com
Bio: Allison Krongard
Allison Krongard founded the wall décor company WallCandy Arts (WCA) in 2001, built it into a multi-million dollar business and sold it to The McCall Pattern Co. with a successful exit in 2016. Krongard invented peel-and-stick chalkboard, obtained 3 utility patents, and set up multiple licensing channels across several industries from home goods to printing. WCA distributed product to over 2500 retail shops worldwide and Krongard’s exclusive designs for Target, Design Within Reach and QVC, made the company a household name. Krongard has over 20 years experience in luxury product sales, licensing and specialty brand building to the female consumer. She is an expert in product design and development, sourcing, production, packaging, wholesale sales infrastructure, and overseas distribution. www.herhighness.com, www.herhighnesscbd.com
@herhighnessnyc (instagram and twitter)
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/128702/her-highness-cbd-americas-challenge-pet-dental-health
With less than three weeks to go before the vernal equinox, this is an auspicious time to contemplate how we want to orient our window views for the future. When you look out your windows, what do you want to see? Do you want flowering or fruiting trees? Do you want a monochromatic design? Are you like me and want to luxuriate in color? Are bulbs the surprise you anticipate yearly, or do you prefer planting annuals and perennials?
Challenges abound for the Biden administration. Diminishing economic opportunities, continuing racial injustice, the deathly pandemic, and political polarity. What can we learn from former President Franklin Roosevelt’s leadership and how can we move forward gracefully and peacefully.
As humans we brush our teeth twice a day. But do we brush our pet’s teeth? Veterinarians are now recommending preventative oral care for animals with tooth brushing at home at least four times weekly.
Bio: Laura Eisman
Laura Eisman is a several-time entrepreneur, best known for founding Girlshop.com, fashion’s pioneer e-commerce site, in 1998. Purveyor of hundreds of cutting-edge designers, with a flagship store in NYC’s Meatpacking District, Girlshop became the premier destination and authority for trend-making style at a time when investors couldn’t believe people would actually buy clothing on the Internet. The brand’s hip, relatable viewpoint spawned 2 sister websites, branded shopping tours, and a NYC shopping guide. Eisman has been written about in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, AdAge, Entrepreneur and People and cited as one of 50 New Yorkers to watch. Eisman specializes in brand development, trend forecasting, visual and textual content, public relations and marketing to women. www.herhighness.com, www.herhighnesscbd.com
Bio: Allison Krongard
Allison Krongard founded the wall décor company WallCandy Arts (WCA) in 2001, built it into a multi-million dollar business and sold it to The McCall Pattern Co. with a successful exit in 2016. Krongard invented peel-and-stick chalkboard, obtained 3 utility patents, and set up multiple licensing channels across several industries from home goods to printing. WCA distributed product to over 2500 retail shops worldwide and Krongard’s exclusive designs for Target, Design Within Reach and QVC, made the company a household name. Krongard has over 20 years experience in luxury product sales, licensing and specialty brand building to the female consumer. She is an expert in product design and development, sourcing, production, packaging, wholesale sales infrastructure, and overseas distribution. www.herhighness.com, www.herhighnesscbd.com
@herhighnessnyc (instagram and twitter)
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/128702/her-highness-cbd-americas-challenge-pet-dental-health
2-24-21 Love Dad, Life at Hamilton, Let the Sun Shine
Love, Dad: How My Father Died ..Then Told Me He Didn’t details Mike Anthony's true story as he pulls himself out of despair, and alongside his family, finds true connection and communication with his dad once again. So compelling is his story that Netflix chose to feature it in three episodes of their series Surviving Death.
Life at Hamilton by Mike Anthony, details true stories of the interactions between himself, the bar manager at Hamilton on Broadway, and the patrons who were witnessing history while seeing this record breaking, life changing show. Mike’s stories let us in on love, loss and finding your own story amongst the sometimes blinding lights and sometimes darkest hours of life. The book pulls back the curtain to the blockbuster show Hamilton.
As we leave the sign of Aquarius and enter the horoscope of Pisces, let’s pray that the lyrics from the Age of Aquarius ring true throughout 2021.
Harmony and understanding Sympathy and trust abounding No more falsehoods or derisions Golden living dreams of visions Mystic crystal revelation And the minds true liberation
Let the sun shine, let the sun shine in! And, please let it rain this month.
Bio: Mike Anthony:
Mike Anthony has been a professional actor and (not-professional) bartender since he graduated from Wayne State University with a Master of Arts degree in Theater. His first book, Life At Hamilton, chronicles the extraordinary time he spent as a theater bartender with an up-close perspective of Hamilton: An American Musical as it rocketed into Broadway history.
Beyond his life in theater, Mike's journey took an unexpected turn when his dad passed, leading him down a remarkable path of discovery. He now spends a good portion of his time exploring evidence suggestive of the survival of consciousness beyond the demise of the physical body. A part of Mike's story is told in the documentary series, Surviving Death.
Mike uses his acting abilities, often during the Christmas season, at the Theatre at Monmouth in Maine. Mike is still the bar manager at Hamilton, though on hiatus due to Covid. Currently residing in Milford, Connecticut, he is in the midst of working on several projects, including his next book and a documentary.
https://youtu.be/tHOv4WHewnw www.mikeanthony.com
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/128628/love-dad-life-at-hamilton-let-the-sun-shine
Life at Hamilton by Mike Anthony, details true stories of the interactions between himself, the bar manager at Hamilton on Broadway, and the patrons who were witnessing history while seeing this record breaking, life changing show. Mike’s stories let us in on love, loss and finding your own story amongst the sometimes blinding lights and sometimes darkest hours of life. The book pulls back the curtain to the blockbuster show Hamilton.
As we leave the sign of Aquarius and enter the horoscope of Pisces, let’s pray that the lyrics from the Age of Aquarius ring true throughout 2021.
Harmony and understanding Sympathy and trust abounding No more falsehoods or derisions Golden living dreams of visions Mystic crystal revelation And the minds true liberation
Let the sun shine, let the sun shine in! And, please let it rain this month.
Bio: Mike Anthony:
Mike Anthony has been a professional actor and (not-professional) bartender since he graduated from Wayne State University with a Master of Arts degree in Theater. His first book, Life At Hamilton, chronicles the extraordinary time he spent as a theater bartender with an up-close perspective of Hamilton: An American Musical as it rocketed into Broadway history.
Beyond his life in theater, Mike's journey took an unexpected turn when his dad passed, leading him down a remarkable path of discovery. He now spends a good portion of his time exploring evidence suggestive of the survival of consciousness beyond the demise of the physical body. A part of Mike's story is told in the documentary series, Surviving Death.
Mike uses his acting abilities, often during the Christmas season, at the Theatre at Monmouth in Maine. Mike is still the bar manager at Hamilton, though on hiatus due to Covid. Currently residing in Milford, Connecticut, he is in the midst of working on several projects, including his next book and a documentary.
https://youtu.be/tHOv4WHewnw www.mikeanthony.com
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/128628/love-dad-life-at-hamilton-let-the-sun-shine
2-17-21 Covid and Relationships in Retir
Over 450, 000 and climbing is the number of fatalities from Covid-19 here in the United States, with thousands of deaths happening in senior living facilities. Aging at home could be a better answer to living with covid in retirement.
Relationships are challenging any day but when two people retire the relationship can become more complicated. Sometimes it takes ten or more years in retirement before couples feel satisfied. So how can we transition from a working life as a couple to a couple that has lots of time together? We may need to relearn wants and needs.
It is unclear how the corona virus attacks the brain. There are things we can do to keep our brains healthy. Learn tips to beat the challenges and build brain resilience.
Embrace healthy lifestyles, wear a mask, continue social distancing, and get a vaccine when it is available. We can beat covid if we all assume responsibility for our wellness.
Listen at Voice America, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/128424/covid-and-relationships-in-retirement-building-brain-power
Relationships are challenging any day but when two people retire the relationship can become more complicated. Sometimes it takes ten or more years in retirement before couples feel satisfied. So how can we transition from a working life as a couple to a couple that has lots of time together? We may need to relearn wants and needs.
It is unclear how the corona virus attacks the brain. There are things we can do to keep our brains healthy. Learn tips to beat the challenges and build brain resilience.
Embrace healthy lifestyles, wear a mask, continue social distancing, and get a vaccine when it is available. We can beat covid if we all assume responsibility for our wellness.
Listen at Voice America, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/128424/covid-and-relationships-in-retirement-building-brain-power
2-10-21 Health at Home, Prune and Plan, Vaccine Rollout
During Covid-19, people are afraid to visit a physician for preventative care. The good news is that patients can take care of their health at home with virtual consultations, home monitoring, and testing devices. Find out what you can do to stay healthy and stay home.
February is a month of pruning, planning and perusing in your garden. Take a walk around your garden and make notes of where you need more wit and whimsy. Know where the sun rises, moves, and sets throughout your landscape. Do you need to add or extend irrigation? Do you have a favorite color palette, or do you prefer a cacophony of color authentically unique to you?
The vaccine has been shipped and provided to the highest risk category. When can you get vaccinated and what precautions should be taken before and after a shot. Find out how to stay safe as we navigate this pandemic.
Listen at Voice America, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/128331/health-at-home-prune-and-plan-vaccine-rollout
February is a month of pruning, planning and perusing in your garden. Take a walk around your garden and make notes of where you need more wit and whimsy. Know where the sun rises, moves, and sets throughout your landscape. Do you need to add or extend irrigation? Do you have a favorite color palette, or do you prefer a cacophony of color authentically unique to you?
The vaccine has been shipped and provided to the highest risk category. When can you get vaccinated and what precautions should be taken before and after a shot. Find out how to stay safe as we navigate this pandemic.
Listen at Voice America, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/128331/health-at-home-prune-and-plan-vaccine-rollout
2-3-21-Surviving Cancer Twice, Self-care, Banning Perfect
A breast cancer diagnosis at forty-nine forces Christine Shields Corrigan, a wife, mom, and meticulous list-maker, to confront her deepest fears of illness, death, and loss of control as she struggles to face cancer again. Her adult experience mirrors her teen bout with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, with one exception—she no longer has parents keeping her in the dark. Christine will talk about her book, Again: Surviving Cancer Twice with Love and Lists.
In a time when the entire world is in upheaval, anxiety is high, suffering is everywhere, it is more important that ever to take care of one’s mind, body, and spirit. Find out ways to be mindful and manage stress.
Are a perfectionist? Do you oversee a team or are you a solopreneur? Striving to be perfect can be a barrier to your success and your happiness. We’ll bust the myths and offer truths so you can reach your potential.
BIO: Christine Shields Corrigan is a two-time cancer survivor, wife, mom, and author of Again: Surviving Cancer Twice with Love and Lists published by Koehler Books. Her writing gives voice to the beautiful ordinary and her work about family, illness, writing, and resilient survivorship has appeared in The Brevity Blog, Dreamer’s Creative Writing and Anthology, Grown & Flown, The Horn Pond Review, The Potato Soup Journal and Anthology, Purple Clover, Ravishly.com, Wildfire Magazine, the Writer’s Circle 2 Anthology, and elsewhere. Corrigan’s essay about how her cancer experiences helped her cope with the COVID-19 pandemic is included in (Her)orics: Women’s Lived Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic, which will be published by Pact Press in March 2021.A graduate of Manhattan College and Fordham University School of Law, Chris teaches creative nonfiction writing for an adult education program, provides writing workshops for cancer support groups, and serves on the programming committee of the Morristown Festival of Books. She lives in New Jersey with her family and devoted Cavalier King Charles spaniel. When she’s not writing, Chris works in her garden and enjoys reading and cooking.
Learn more about Chris and her writing at https://christineshieldscorrigan.com/
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/128040/surviving-cancer-twice-self-care-banning-perfect
1-27-21: Movie Awards, Performer Melanie Chartoff, Finding Positivity
Movie Awards, Performer Melanie Chartoff, Finding Positivity
It’s Awards Season with the SAG Awards, Golden Globes, Oscars, and more. Cynthia Brian shares her favorites of 2020 for both TV, documentaries, and film.
Go backstage on Broadway, behind the scenes on TV, and inside the complicated psyche of performer Melanie Chartoff. “Odd Woman Out” exposes the nature of identity in the life of a performing artist, snapshotting the hopeful search for a self Chartoff could love — and someone for her to love, too. A conversation about womanhood, love, and the entertainment industry!
With so many circumstances out of our control this past year, it’s hard to put a positive spin on today and our future. But each small step we take towards optimism lifts our spirits and eases our stress.
Bio: Melanie Chartoff
Beginning as an actor off and on Broadway, Melanie Chartoff is best known for the characters she created on “Fridays,” “Seinfeld,” “Newhart,” and “Rugrats.” She’s recently been published in McSweeney's, Medium, Entropy, Purple Clover, The Jewish Journal, Funny Times, Five on the Fifth, Glint, Entropy, Verdad, Bluestem, Evening Street Press, Mused, Jewlarious, Defenestration, Better after 50, Living the Second Act, and in three editions of Chicken Soup for the Soul (Simon and Schuster). “Odd Woman Out: Essays and Stories” is her first book. https://www.facebook.com/charismatizing/
https://twitter.com/melaniechartoff
https://www.instagram.com/melaniechartoff/
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/60258538-melanie-chartoff
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=melanie+chartoff+channel
http://www.melaniechartoff.com/
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/127951/movie-awards-performer-melanie-chartoff-finding-positivity
It’s Awards Season with the SAG Awards, Golden Globes, Oscars, and more. Cynthia Brian shares her favorites of 2020 for both TV, documentaries, and film.
Go backstage on Broadway, behind the scenes on TV, and inside the complicated psyche of performer Melanie Chartoff. “Odd Woman Out” exposes the nature of identity in the life of a performing artist, snapshotting the hopeful search for a self Chartoff could love — and someone for her to love, too. A conversation about womanhood, love, and the entertainment industry!
With so many circumstances out of our control this past year, it’s hard to put a positive spin on today and our future. But each small step we take towards optimism lifts our spirits and eases our stress.
Bio: Melanie Chartoff
Beginning as an actor off and on Broadway, Melanie Chartoff is best known for the characters she created on “Fridays,” “Seinfeld,” “Newhart,” and “Rugrats.” She’s recently been published in McSweeney's, Medium, Entropy, Purple Clover, The Jewish Journal, Funny Times, Five on the Fifth, Glint, Entropy, Verdad, Bluestem, Evening Street Press, Mused, Jewlarious, Defenestration, Better after 50, Living the Second Act, and in three editions of Chicken Soup for the Soul (Simon and Schuster). “Odd Woman Out: Essays and Stories” is her first book. https://www.facebook.com/charismatizing/
https://twitter.com/melaniechartoff
https://www.instagram.com/melaniechartoff/
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/60258538-melanie-chartoff
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=melanie+chartoff+channel
http://www.melaniechartoff.com/
Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/127951/movie-awards-performer-melanie-chartoff-finding-positivity
1-20-21 Bien-Harris Inauguration, Goals, Renewal by Nature, Mindfulness 1-20-21 Goals, Renewal by Nature, Mindfu
We, the people. This is America's day. Congratulation to President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris. This is democracy's day. A day of history and hope, of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages, America has been tested a new and America has risen to the challenge. Today we celebrate the triumph not of a candidate but of a cause, a cause of democracy.
Have you written your goals yet: Stop making useless resolutions, instead, get out paper and pen to start dreaming. Reach for one small star at a time and before long, you’ll be playing in a galaxy!
January, the month of winter sleep, offers gardeners the opportunity to dream, to plan, and to imagine. There is not much work to be done in our yards, but we can still begin to chart the days ahead so that we’ll be able to share the bounty from our efforts. Be renewed by nature.
Who can’t use more inner peace in the new year? Learn to be calmer and more present with a few mindfulness tips that at free and at your disposal from meditating to moon gazing!
Listen at Voice America, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/127950/goals-renewal-by-nature-mindfulness
Have you written your goals yet: Stop making useless resolutions, instead, get out paper and pen to start dreaming. Reach for one small star at a time and before long, you’ll be playing in a galaxy!
January, the month of winter sleep, offers gardeners the opportunity to dream, to plan, and to imagine. There is not much work to be done in our yards, but we can still begin to chart the days ahead so that we’ll be able to share the bounty from our efforts. Be renewed by nature.
Who can’t use more inner peace in the new year? Learn to be calmer and more present with a few mindfulness tips that at free and at your disposal from meditating to moon gazing!
Listen at Voice America, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/127950/goals-renewal-by-nature-mindfulness
1-13-21 Surviving Recession, Immune System Sleep, Pet air Travel
You can survive a recession. Several tips to get past challenges and reinvent yourself or your company in this episode.
Getting the right amount of sleep is critical to optimum health. If you want to boost your immune system, sleeping eight hours a night is key. Before you get a vaccine, prioritize sleep as you’ll gain heightened immunity according to researchers.
A variety of animals have been traveling on airlines for a long time as “emotional support animals”, however, passengers have abused the privilege bringing on board comfort peacocks, comfort snakes, comfort turkeys, comfort spiders, and more. Rules have changed to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
Listen at Voice America, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/127677/surviving-recession-immune-system-sleep-pet-air-travel
Getting the right amount of sleep is critical to optimum health. If you want to boost your immune system, sleeping eight hours a night is key. Before you get a vaccine, prioritize sleep as you’ll gain heightened immunity according to researchers.
A variety of animals have been traveling on airlines for a long time as “emotional support animals”, however, passengers have abused the privilege bringing on board comfort peacocks, comfort snakes, comfort turkeys, comfort spiders, and more. Rules have changed to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
Listen at Voice America, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/127677/surviving-recession-immune-system-sleep-pet-air-travel
1-6-21 Red River Reunion, 2021 Garden Trends, Covid Swiss Cheese
In the Age of Quarantine, the Old West Makes a Comeback with John Layne’s Second Novel, Red River Reunion. From the author of Gunslingers: A Story of the Old West, Red River Reunion is a classic Western Fiction novel set in 1877 that traces the lives of U.S. Deputy Marshal Luxton Danner and Texas Ranger Wes Payne during their latest Texas adventures, where they risk everything to defend the meek, uphold frontier law, and satisfy their pursuit of doing what no other men can.
The garden industry says it is in the middle of a “Great Rest!” according to the Garden Media 2021 Trends Report. There have been sad endings and joyous beginnings. How will gardens help us be more resilient in 2021? Everyone still wants all the services, but now they must be outdoors. 2021 will be the year of renewal by nature.
A vaccine alone will not be enough to rapidly extinguish the pernicious pandemic of Covid-19. Most likely it will take at least another year for the layers of defense to provide a barrier. The model for dealing with the human, technological, and natural elements is referred to as “Swiss Cheese.” We’ll look at what to expect in 2021 in battling the virus.
Bio: John Layne
John Layne is a veteran of law enforcement whose career began with the Houston Texas Police Department in 1981. After bringing his badge to a couple of additional agencies, he retired in 2012 but never left the profession. He is currently a Senior Detective for a state-wide law enforcement agency in North Texas.
His writing career began in the sports industry as a freelance writer and sports editor for national magazines and online publications.
He grew up watching western movies and reading stories of the old west. His theatrical influences included actors John Wayne, James Stewart, Clint Eastwood, and Sam Elliott as well as directors John Ford, Henry Hathaway, and Howard Hawks. He drew literary inspiration from Louis L’Amour, Robert B. Parker, C. J. Box, and Lee Child. His passion for history and the classic western genre inspired him to write his first novel, Gunslingers (Newman Springs 2019), and its sequel, Red River Reunion (Labrador Publishing 2020), both classic westerns set in 1877 Texas.
John is an avid sports fan and horse enthusiast. He is a member of Western Writers of America, Western Fictioneers, American Paint Horse Association and the American Quarter Horse Association.
https://www.johnlaynefiction.com
Listen at Voice America, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/127388/red-river-reunion-2021-garden-trends-covid-swiss-cheese
The garden industry says it is in the middle of a “Great Rest!” according to the Garden Media 2021 Trends Report. There have been sad endings and joyous beginnings. How will gardens help us be more resilient in 2021? Everyone still wants all the services, but now they must be outdoors. 2021 will be the year of renewal by nature.
A vaccine alone will not be enough to rapidly extinguish the pernicious pandemic of Covid-19. Most likely it will take at least another year for the layers of defense to provide a barrier. The model for dealing with the human, technological, and natural elements is referred to as “Swiss Cheese.” We’ll look at what to expect in 2021 in battling the virus.
Bio: John Layne
John Layne is a veteran of law enforcement whose career began with the Houston Texas Police Department in 1981. After bringing his badge to a couple of additional agencies, he retired in 2012 but never left the profession. He is currently a Senior Detective for a state-wide law enforcement agency in North Texas.
His writing career began in the sports industry as a freelance writer and sports editor for national magazines and online publications.
He grew up watching western movies and reading stories of the old west. His theatrical influences included actors John Wayne, James Stewart, Clint Eastwood, and Sam Elliott as well as directors John Ford, Henry Hathaway, and Howard Hawks. He drew literary inspiration from Louis L’Amour, Robert B. Parker, C. J. Box, and Lee Child. His passion for history and the classic western genre inspired him to write his first novel, Gunslingers (Newman Springs 2019), and its sequel, Red River Reunion (Labrador Publishing 2020), both classic westerns set in 1877 Texas.
John is an avid sports fan and horse enthusiast. He is a member of Western Writers of America, Western Fictioneers, American Paint Horse Association and the American Quarter Horse Association.
https://www.johnlaynefiction.com
Listen at Voice America, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/127388/red-river-reunion-2021-garden-trends-covid-swiss-cheese