Episodes

With the increase is mass shootings as well as the effects of this long-term pandemic, mental health topics are at the forefront. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the USA according to the CDC, A new phone number for suicide prevention has been launched, 988. Use it if you are distressed. Even if you are not political, you can’t help but pay attention to the November midterm elections when every vote will have a major impact. AARP, a non-partisan organization advocates for voting ...

Are we being a “Pollyanna” to want the world to be kinder? For a summer and fall of kindness, tune in. In the plant world, botanists and taxonomists who name plants also look to the realm of animals using zoographical Latin or Greek-based names for various genera and species. Sometimes a part of the plant will remind them of an animal, or sometimes it is the marketing department of a plant breeder that comes up with the fun, and often humorous name for a new cultivar. What animals are growing in...

Can food boost your brain power? Studies indicate that oxidative stress and inflammatory mediators in the blood can cause damage to brain cells. Berries come to the rescue to counteract and reduce the damage. Find out how you can improve your brain by eating more berries. We all have a favorite illustrated book from our childhood that has captivated us throughout our lives. Cynthia Brian is collaborating with illustrator, Jensen Russell, on a new children’s book series, Stella Bella’s Barnyard A...

Of the known 331 species of hummingbirds, 27 types are found in the United States, and 14 reside in California. Hummers only live in North and South America. Hummingbirds are some of the greatest pollinators as they can visit one to three thousand flowers in a single day. Find out what plants hummingbirds prefer and invite these hummers to your garden. Continuing our reports on current scams, learn what you can do to fight back while protecting yourself and family from fraud and imposters. We ar...

Are you getting ready to travel this summer with only a carry-on bag? Are you wondering what to pack and how to pack everything you need? Tips and tricks of the pros in packing will help you get on your way with the least amount of hassle. Joining Cynthia Brian is Betsy Chasse, Producer/Director of Energy: The Ultimate Healer, a five-part docuseries on Bliss Up Now network, and Award-Winning Filmmaker, Best-Selling Author, Change-Maker, and Mom. Best known as the Co-Writer, Director, and Produce...

Summer is here and with it water restrictions. What can you grow in a drought and how do you do it so that plants survive? Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian offers concrete suggestions for saving water and your landscape. Most of us are acquainted with everyday aches and pains. Some of us, after an injury, after surgery, after COVID, or even without an event, know a different kind of pain — one that lingers and doesn’t respond to medications. Cynthia Brian interviews Dr. Saloni Sharma, with his bo...

Author and speaker, Simon T Bailey, discusses his book Ignite the Power of WOMEN In Your Life. It speaks to men who have given short shrift to the women in their world, either unconsciously or because of self-focused prioritizing. It offers painful truths and step-by-step ways to realign and elevate the women who carry half the load in the world. And more than that, how men can enhance and recognize the total worth of the women they support. Everyone is going to age and most of the time it’s not...

Succulents have fleshy, thick leaves that store water and thrive in warm, dry conditions. They are very low maintenance, prefer dry conditions, and enjoy copious amounts of sunshine. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian talks about including succulents in a drought-ravaged landscape. Obesity in children has become a problem in the USA, especially in children ages 5-11. Obesity is a complex disease. Treatment plans are essential for improvement to build healthy habits. There is nothing better than spe...

Everyone loves watching the aerial acrobats of hummingbirds. Do you know how to attract hummingbirds to your garden and keep them there? Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian offers suggestions for feeding and encouraging them to nest in your yard! Constipation! We don’t want to talk about it, yet Americans spend $750,000 annually dealing with the issue. Find out what causes constipation and what you can do to keep yourself moving naturally. We address the challenges of scams on the StarStyle radio br...

Ask any gardener who grows a multitude of roses what they think of the species, and you’ll probably get an answer that sounds seriously star-struck. If you have not added roses to your landscape, please put them on your bucket list to plant next year. Once established, they don’t require much water, and with a bit of TLC, you, too, will enjoy seasons of splendor. The humorous yet educational memoir of a therapist's journey and the experiences of her inspiring interviewees, women who've been thro...

Are you getting enough exercise? Walking requires no equipment except comfortable shoes. Walking lifts your spirits, exercises your muscles, and gives you time to de-stress and think. Let’s take a walk. Did you have a sock monkey as a kid? Shannon Grissom’s colorful Sock Monkey Oracle provides a quick nudge and a hug to bring love and light to your day. This oracle deck will tap into your inner child and fill you with keen, fun-loving guidance to quickly help you on your journey. Each colorful c...

Trees communicate with each other, share resources, absorb greenhouse gases, and provide the oxygen we breathe. They are also food and medicine. Trees provide us with life sustaining food and medicine, and teach us that everything we need is provided by Mother Nature. Protect trees. Florida gardens illustrate the amazing biodiversity of the state as well as plant collections from other tropical areas of the world. In The Garden Tourist’s Florida: A Guide to 80 Tropical Gardens in the Sunshine St...

Are you living a happy life? If not, why not? Taking inventory of experiences and what matters most will bring you more joy. Find out how to make a list and check it twice to live a life of purpose for years of rich rewards. Who said we can't choose our parents? Cynthia Brian interviews Russian-born, Hope Silver, about her novel, Born - Against All Odds. The book is a remarkable journey of a young soul who, upon finding his ideal mother, stops at nothing to make her his own. Yet things don't alw...

Are you feeling anxious about being home so much since the pandemic? Do you feel you have too much to do and never enough time to complete the tasks? Learn such tactics to reduce the stress to be your best self. If you were to die suddenly, would your family know your wishes? Would they be able to find your files to take care of the details? Your financial and organizational road maps need to be discoverable for those who will settle your affairs. If experiencing rain in a dry season doesn’t put...

Before you go to your local nursery or garden center to shop, take photos of your yard and patio. Make a tentative plan of what projects you’d like to tackle. Peruse a catalog to find photos and descriptions of plants that you think will shine in your garden. Do you want to buy seed packets or are you planning on buying starts? Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian gives you the details. What is the Metaverse? Who will design it? What will it look like? Will it serve humanity? What will our virtual rea...

The world honors Mother Earth on Friday, April 22, 2022 and we are celebrating by participating in the Earth Gratitude eFestival. Cynthia Brian and two Be the Star You Are!® volunteers and Express Yourself! Teen Radio reporters, Ruhani and Sharanya have featured videos. The Earth Gratitude Project features sustainability tips from the most respected experts and visionaries on the planet. Cynthia Brian interviews co-founders, Chris Vanburen and Natalie Pace as well as invites Ruhani and Sharanya ...

As tax filing deadlines near, scams and fake charities rise. There are numerous nefarious tactics to get your money and even if you are a savvy filter, you could become a victim. Find out how to protect yourself from thieves. No matter how big a space you have, you will always fill it with stuff. When you are ready to declutter or purge, there are some simple storage solutions that will keep you organized. Being a manager is a tough job. Maintaining trust with those who work with you is critical...

Do you know how to negotiate so that everyone walks away a winner? Keep emotion out of the negotiation, be curious, and act in good faith. You’ll learn other critical and helpful tactics. Workers have taken the temporary break from business as usual to revaluate their priorities. Since the pandemic, employees are taking their health and family balance more seriously. How are employers responding? Increased research indicates that nature-based activities are an excellent therapeutic intervention ...

As natural resources diminish and the climate crisis grows more acute, the idea of a circular economy is gaining traction around the globe. But what is a circular economy and how is Finland leading the pack? Happy spring! On year three of the pandemic most of us are itching for a vacation to some luscious tropical isle. But if traveling to exotic locales could put us in physical danger, maybe we better find our paradise at home. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian gives you ways to find your oasis. ...

Standing in solidarity with the Ukraine, Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, gives us the motivation to plant for peace by growing vegetation in the colors of blue and yellow. We can all spring into solidarity by planting blooms for the brave. Choose a combination of specimens from both color spectrums that best represent how you feel. Cynthia Brian interviews Michele Neff Hernandez about her book Different after You. Different after You helps readers adapt to, and embrace, the version of themselve...

We condemn Russia for the invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine is the Shield of Europe defending the world from tyranny, it’s now or never to show your support for freedom and democracy in Ukraine and the world. https://www.comebackalive.in.ua The number one concern among business leaders is not Covid 19, it is cyber attacks. For individuals, phone fraudsters and con artists have exploded during the pandemic with many people losing thousands of dollars in bogus guarantees.Financial institutions are on t...

Days of heat followed by days of near-freezing cold! Out of nowhere, a beautiful hailstorm covers the ground in white pebbles. The weather forecasts sunshine or cloud cover, but no rain in future days. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian is an eternal optimist that imagines positive outcomes. If we want our gardens to survive and thrive, we need to design for the drought. She’ll help you get started to be ready for whatever transpires as the months warm. Mystery writer, Gerald Everett Jones talks to...

The 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be announced Sunday, February 27 at 5pm PT/8PM ET on TNT and TBS. Kate Winslet will present Helen Mirren with the 2021 SAG Life Achievement Award. So many great films, TV shows, actors, and actresses are nominated. Who will win? Who are your choices? This is the only awards show voted on by SAG actors. SAG member, Cynthia Brian, will provide a preview of the festivities. www.SAGAWARDS.org What are the signs that students are under too much stress? ...

In the past, February has notoriously been a drab and dreary month, but this year it is filled with fabulous flowers, unseasonal sunshine, and idyllic conditions for working outside. We need rain but for now, Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian offers tips on what to do in the February garden. Do you find it difficult to make decisions? are you a procrastinator? Not making a decision is making a decision. Find out how to make better decisions. There is never enough storage in our homes, or so it see...