Episodes
May 17, 2017
Doctor Talk, Yelp Elite, Planting Posture
When you visit your family physician, do you know the right questions to ask? Most doctor visits last less than fifteen minutes and most patients leave without understanding their diagnosis. Cynthia Brian sheds light on how to listen, understand, and communicate what you need to know. YELP was founded in 2004 with the purpose of connecting people with great local businesses. By the end of 2016, 65 million unique visitors used the YELP mobile app, 24 million visited monthly via YELP, and more tha...
May 10, 2017
May Play, Kids Learning Less, Mother's Day
Between the copious showers and the solar assistance, spring is alive and lush with the grandeur of flora. Cynthia Brian’s entire garden is bursting with surprises of color, textures, and forms. Join the Goddess Gardener for some gardening playtime. In the past few decades early childhood learning has changed radically. Now that kindergarten serves as a gatekeeper, not a welcome mat, to elementary school, concerns about school preparedness kick in earlier and earlier. Kids are being forced to wo...
May 3, 2017
Smile Secrets, Giving Thanks, Tragedy Talks for Kids
Want to look great, feel awesome, and be more attractive? Want to brighten the day of strangers, help people feel better, and be happier yourself? Trying smiling more. Find the power that smiling offers and show your pearly whites! When you affirm that the world is good and you recognize the sources of goodness are outside yourself, you’ll feel happier, healthier, and grateful. Set your intention to give thanks for everything you are and have. Cynthia Brian will help you appreciate the little th...
April 26, 2017
Cracking the Egg, Purple Reigns, Disciplining Kids
Nutritionists and cooks are once again touting the health benefits of eggs, but the controversy over cholesterol and diabetes is ongoing. Life-long chicken raiser and cottage industry egg-seller, Cynthia Brian, sheds light on the scramble with the newest statistics and research. Purple, the color of royalty, wisdom, and luxury is favored in the majority of Cynthia Brian’s botanical blooms. The nobility of the season is highlighted with the elegantly perfumed lilac, the scented grace of cascading...
April 19, 2017
Living Longer, Dreamworking, Giving Thanks
Genetics account for only 25% of a person’s longevity. The rest is how you live your life. Learn tips from centenarians for a new model for aging. Join Christopher Sowton as he shares five steps to receiving the inner guidance of our dreams: Catch, Clarify, Orient, Connect, Respond . With hands-on techniques, examples from the author’s psychotherapy practice, and guidance for working with fourteen common dream motifs, his book, Dreamworking–How to Listen to the Inner Guidance of Your Dreams, sho...
April 12, 2017
Allergy Alert, Fast Fixes to Live Healthy, End of Life Decisions
It’s spring and that means the beautiful flowers and blooming trees also bring pollen. Allergy sufferers react with headaches, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes and noses. There are a few solutions that will alleviate your symptoms. Our lives are busier and busier but that doesn’t mean we can forgo our health for our hectic schedules. If you only have a few minutes, you’ll be surprised by how much you can achieve. Tune in to Health Matters for fast fixes. It’s not easy to have an end of life conversa...
April 5, 2017
Veterinary Savings, Grow Grass, Fitness Freebies
If you family pet gets ill, veterinary costs can be prohibitive. As heartbreaking as it is, you don’t want to let your pet suffer nor break your budget. We’ll discuss ways to save money on vet costs while maintaining the health of your beloved family member. We are not talking about marijuana today but how to grow the most sustainable, drought resistant lawns. To manage your efforts maintaining the health, beauty, and benefits of your lawn for the remainder of the year, get started this month wi...
March 29, 2017
Color Your World, Chakra Conference, College Evaluations
Colors affect everything we do from attention spans to productivity. Learn what emotions various colors can evoke and how you can use color to enhance your world. Resdiscover joy, health and abundance at The Complete Chakra Clearing Conference, April 7-9 2017 at the Embassy Suites in San Rafael, California. Event representative, Johanna Maaghul will share what tools participants will learn and gain as they clear their chakras. We are in stressful and trying times, with a divisiveness at an all-t...
March 22, 2017
Creating Your Space, Chanda Hahn with Lost Girl, Spring Sprung
Do you feel cramped in your relationship because you don’t have a space or place of your own? To be at peace and enjoy harmony everyone needs personal space, emotionally and physically. Find out how to carve that niche for yourself. If you loved Peter Pan, you’ll love New York Times best selling author Chanda Hahn’s novel, Lost Girl. Wendy doesn’t remember anything about Neverland and Peter just wants to forget. A fun read from the first book of the Neverwood Chronicles will have you anxious to ...
March 15, 2017
Happy Foods, Acting at Any Age, Health Insurance Denials
Can foods actually boost your feel good quotient? The answer is “YES” and we’ll talk about the best antidepressant edibles that will make you happy and healthy. Have you always wanted to be on TV or in movies? What’s stopping you? Acting coach and author of The Business of Show Business will show you how getting on a set may be easier than ever at any age. The more “real person” you are the better! What do you do when your insurance company denies your coverage? Know your rights and how to fight...
March 8, 2017
Gaelic Green and Cannabis Calling
The good news is that spring is coming and with it an abundance of flowers and beauty. All you have to do is look around to witness the beautiful blossoms on pear and peach trees. St. Patrick’s Day is next week and Cynthia Brian is practicing her Gaelic and preparing her shamrock arrangements. Tune in for a bit of the Irish. The 3rd Annual Spring Cannabis Business Expo is in its final day today held in San Diego, California. After the passing of Proposition 64, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, a...
March 1, 2017
Say NO, Food Waste, Positive Body Image
What do you do when you are asked to do something or go somewhere and you really don’t want to participate? Learning to say “no” respectfully is an art and we’ll give you ways to be polite and firm. Spoiler alert! You are probably throwing out over $2000 worth of edible goods annually. Find out what the “sell by” and “enjoy by” dates really mean and discover ways to reduce food waste. Who hasn’t looked in the mirror with disgust at the reflection? We are all our worst critics but it is time to s...
Feb. 22, 2017
Wet and Wild, Paw Protection, Mindfulness
Rain, rain, and more rain! With the many years of drought experienced in California, can our parched soils accommodate the abundance of precipitation or are we getting a prescription for flooding, landslides, and toppling trees. Find out ways to manage the winter H20. Are you dressing your dog for the cold? Be careful, you may be overheating her. Tips on protecting your pet from the elements to keep pooch be healthy and happy. The mindfulness movement is growing. Are you being sold marketing cla...
Feb. 15, 2017
Love and Money, Grain Healthy, Sowing, Crowing, and Meet the Beets
Valentine’s is over but hopefully the love keeps on growing. The single biggest lover’s spat concerns money. The future of your relationship may depend on how you handle finances. Love and money can be bedmates and you’ll get the strategies to help you navigate. If you are buying foods with whole grain labels, you probably think you are a making the healthy choice. But think again. The term “whole grain” has become meaningless. Discover the fraudulent red flags and advertising tricks that could ...
Feb. 8, 2017
Show the Love, Home Recharge, Success from Stress
Valentine’s is fast approaching and it’s time to put on the amour. Before you can share the love, you have to love yourself. How do you do that? Join Cynthia Brian on her Cupid Tour de Force with a fun look at a fishy romantic attachment. We used to want to go out every night, but the new trend, especially with Millennials is to stay home to recharge. We’ll talk with our guest about nesting to socialize. You are brave, strong, and resilient but are you good at managing stress? We need to shift o...
Feb. 1, 2017
Preventing Car Theft, Communication, Winter Wonders
Did you know that the Honda Accord and Honda Civic are the two vehicles that are stolen the most? Do you know what colors thieves prefer? Find out how to prevent your car from being stolen by being proactive with safety. Communicating clearly is a skill that everyone needs. How do you get your desires heard without being overbearing or demanding? Guidelines to expressing yourself in an approachable win/win manner are forthcoming. Grab your coat, hat, gloves, and boots. Wander around your garden ...
Jan. 25, 2017
Award Season with The Screen Actor's Guild Awards and Communication Skills
It’s Award Season with all the glamour, glitz, and giddiness. The Golden Globes are over, the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be simulcast live on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 at 8 p.m. (ET) / 5 p.m. (PT). The Grammys air on CBS on Sunday, February 12, and the Academy Awards known as the Oscars will be broadcast on Sunday, Feb 26, 2017. Cynthia Brian will discuss the nominees, the history, and let us know what nominees won her vote. Communicating clearly is a skill that every...
Jan. 18, 2017
Spouses and Happiness, Dig and Dream, Self-Reliance
A good marriage enhances health, a destructive relationship makes you sick. Science has proved the benefits and drawbacks of marriage and Cynthia Brian shares the research. Resolutions, goals, a fresh start. Does January bring out your best efforts in wishful thinking as you embark on a new year or do you have the stamina and mindfulness to actually fulfill your gardening dreams? Walk in the wilderness with our Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian. It’s hard to ask for help. We all want to be indepen...
Jan. 11, 2017
Green in Seventeen, Treating Teen Depression, Your New Job
Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, brings season’s greenings with a garden segment specifically for the New Year. It is the time to put our gardens to bed and take a breather. According to the 2014 study by the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 11.4% of children ages 12-17 had at least one major depressive episode in a year. How can you identify and treat kids with anxiety and depression? Coach Cynthia Brian offers suggestions to save your child from suffering. Are you attempting t...
Dec. 28, 2016
New Year's Fun, Optimistic Thinking, Gift of Giving
What are your plans to bring in the New Year? Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany celebrate the final days of 2016 and discuss ways to have a fun, safe, and meaningful New Year’s Eve! Research indicates that 90% of your happiness is determined by your thoughts and only 10% is affected by external factors. This means you are what you think you are. Cynthia Brian shows you how to turn pessimism or realism into optimism for a happier, healthier outlook. Only three days left to get a tax deduction fo...
Dec. 21, 2016
Christmas Savings, Wild Things, Peace Gardening
Christmas is just few days away. Many people are still shopping, overspending. And creating financial problems that will last through part of the next year. Let Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian help you live your holidays dreams without breaking the budget. It’s officially winter when suddenly your house may be invaded by uninvited varmints looking for shelter. Cynthia Brian talks with Vector Control for ways to keep the wild things away. Go ahead and ask for seconds of your Christmas feast. T...
Dec. 7, 2016
Nola Hennessy, Tweaking Morning Routines, Championing a Cause
Achieving positive, mutually rewarding, and peaceful relationships takes courage and tenacity. In this interview award winning Australian author and businesswoman, Nola Hennessy, will provide insight into small, yet powerful, changes that people can make to help improve and solidify their existing relationships. Trying to get out the door to work when you have a family, animals, or other responsibilities can be stressful. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany saves you time and brain power by twea...
Nov. 23, 2016
God's Gift, Thanksgiving Thankfulness, Gardening Gratitude
Award winning Christian author, Lee Ann Mancini, releases her newest book in Adventures of the Sea Kids series, God’s Gift. God gives the gift of the Messiah to the Christians and the gift of Light to the Jews. Lee Ann and Cynthia Brian discuss the meaning of gratitude, Thanksgivings, and the holidays through her colorfully illustrated children’s books. Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany practice an attitude of gratitude on a daily basis. In T42, they talk about the meaning of Thanksgiving and t...
Nov. 16, 2016
Miracle Drug, Harness Motivation, November Gardening Guide
For centuries, doctors, philosophers, and researchers have claimed that exercise keeps us healthier, younger, and happier. Science now touts the merits of exercise as better than any drug on the market. Find out how little you need to be in optimum shape with Heather Brittany in Health Matters. Where does drive originate? How do you get motivated. Unleash your super powers with scientific based research to enable you to be your best self with coach, Cynthia Brian. Autumn is the best time to plan...