Episodes

Where is the most common place to have your purse snatched? Are you distracted when putting your child in a car seat? Are you watchful when pumping gas? Find out what you can do to avoid the thieves lurking everywhere in T42 with Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany. br Have you always dreamed of a cottage on the beach? Or maybe you fantasize about owning a cozy cabin in the woods? Are you thinking about a second home as an investment? Vacation homes are expensive so before you make the leap, list...

Clutter and disorganization result in loss of productivity and procrastination. Gain confidence, feel lighter and brighter while taking action to organize your life with Health Matters specialist, Heather Brittany. br Cynthia Brian continues the theme of getting organized with tips, tricks, and ideas that will have you flexing your tidy muscles. br The simple pleasures of spring are available to all of us to savor. Get moving and get into your garden. Spring forward with Goddess Gardener, Cynthi...

We all want to be healthier and many people are taking herbal supplements. Calcium, Echinacea, gingko, turmeric, lavender, St. John’s wort, alfalfa, garlic are all good fo us, right? Think again. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany advises us to be aware of the benefits and risks associated with combining supplements with medications. br Are you a distracted driver? With text messages, social media notifications, and talking GPS apps, it's no surprise that mobile devices have become synonymous w...

When was the last time you went through your medicine cabinet to check expiration dates on your medications? Dangerous consequences may result from consuming prescriptions that have expired. Learn what to toss and what to keep in Health Matters with Heather Brittany. Trees are the life source of our world but do you know the signs of a tree in stress? Before tragedy strikes, find out how to identify problems, who to call for help, and what you can do to protect trees with Goddess Gardener, Cynth...

Heather Brittany’s husband, Brian, was a contestant on Wheel of Fortune. Cynthia Brian and Heather discuss the road to getting on the show and the outcome with special guest, Vanna 2, AKA Nonie, Alice Abruzzini who made TV history as the first person besides Vanna White to wave good-bye with Pat Sayak. Read about Wheel of Fortune: http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/wheel-of-fortune-dream-comes-true/article_711d7b6a-fc2f-5265-a09c-0886d5e45815.html br Are you a positive person? Positive thi...

Getting down and dirty is good for you! If you want to bolster the good bacteria in your body, take a roll in the mud says our Health Matters host Heather Brittany. Find out how to bring the good bugs home. br Spring is in full swing and it’s time for spring cleaning, both inside and out. Find out tips on how to make the clean up easy, go into the garden for April chores and enjoy the beauty of the season. br Would you enjoy creating a wildflower meadow? Wildflowers aren’t fussy. They grow in al...

Every single day your body sheds 30,000 skin cells replacing them with new ones. The face you see today is not the one you will see tomorrow. How to have a healthy, glowing, happy face with Heather Brittany as she shares secrets to fleshing out any skin troubles. br Rapid changes in the publishing world have opened opportunities for aspiring authors. Multi-award winning author, Roland Allnach shares his knowledge and experience while offering a cohesive, pragmatic guide to publishing with his ne...

Obesity and diabetes are symbiotic partners. What’s the link and how can you avoid both? Heather Brittany gives you the vocabulary to steer clear of diabetes and obesity. br How old do you sound? Our voice ages like everything else on our body, but there are ways to keep a youthful sound. Broadcaster Cynthia Brian will share exercises that will help you keep from croaking out your words. br Children love Easter because the Easter Bunny arrives with lots of colored eggs. Learn the history behind ...

Do happy people live longer? Does our health benefit from being in a good mood? Does being mindful reduce body fat? Shocking new research is unveiled to help your avoid risks with our health specialist, Heather Brittany. br Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods, and pl...

Your metabolism is like your car engine. It can be high performance or it can be sluggish. Want to keep your body up to speed? In Health Matters, Heather Brittany gives you the fuel to fire up your metabolism. br Are you anxious to reboot your career? Are you fearful about being too old. Interning may be the answer to getting you your next great job. br Do you think you are an efficient multitasker? Think again. With so little time and so much to accomplish, the lure of multitasking is unmistaka...

Exciting advances in medicine arrive this year. Game-changers for stroke victims, cancer patients, and mobility issues. Heather Brittany discusses the years top predictions for medical breakthroughs. br With 68% of Americans now owning one, the smartphone has become the go-to camera for most people. Want to know how to take better photos? Cynthia Brian is a newspaper columnist as well as a photographer who uses her iphone for some of the best pictures yet. Learn the secrets. br Robert Frost said...

The Golden Globes and SAG Awards are over, but this week the biggest awards ceremony takes place in Hollywood. Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany share their inside scoop on what’s hot and what’s not. br Are you a positive person? If not, would you like to be? Besides major health benefits, being positive helps you be happier and enjoy better relationships. Cynthia Brian pops the positive pill and writes you a prescription. br Many people believe that volunteering somewhere is either a chore or ...

You’ have an emergency and you’ve called 911. But, can they find you? Take the steps necessary to make sure that first responders can get to you without difficulty in today’s Health Matters with Heather Brittany. br There are few crimes more horrible that child abuse. How can you protect children? Cynthia Brian will help you identify abuse, teach children rules for safety and assertiveness, learn how to carefully choose caretakers, and more. Let’s end the cycle of violence with education. br Flu...

We live on a speed track. Whether we are cooking, running errands, or working, we move so quickly that we sacrifice effectiveness, enjoyment, and efficiency. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian resolve to help us all take it easier, be healthier, and happier. br Arguments about food are prevalent, especially with the sell-by dates. Are you wasting food by tossing items when they are still safe to eat? In the U.S. 30-40% of all food is wasted, about $161 billion worth according ...

New scientific findings show that once you get into your exercise happy zone you can unlock multiple benefits beyond just a great sweat. Happier workout will equal not just healthier you, but amazing physical results. Smile and work out with Heather Brittany. What is class and do you have it? if you are calm under pressure and know how to rein in your temper, you are classy. If you take the high road consistently, you are classy. Cynthia Brian offers more ways to rise above mediocre and shine. L...

Your tongue tells tales. Do you take good care of your tongue? Heather Brittany will tell you what you need to know to keep your mouth healthy. br Roses are the most popular bloomers in the world with a long and colorful history as symbols of love, war, beauty, friendship, and politics. Want to learn how easy they are to grow? Cynthia Brian is coming up roses. br No matter your age, it’s important to save for retirement. We are living longer, buying more, and possibly not watching our money clos...

The color of your urine may be the best indicator of your health condition. Heather Brittany looks into our human plumbing in Health Matters. Donating your appreciated assets can help boost your charitable impact and offset taxes. Find out how to donate your stocks to charity and reap the benefits now. Do you know the genealogy of your family? Get curious and learn how to research your family tree.

Are your kids couch potatoes? Child obesity is on the rise and chronic inactivity leads to lower academic performance. Learn what schools are doing to combat this epidemic in Health Matters with Heather Brittany. Baby it’s cold outside! Since it’s wet and cold outside, we’ll bring the healthy spirit of the outdoors in with beautiful houseplants.. Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian shares her knowledge of exotic plants that clean our air and make us happier and healthier, When is the best time to buy...

Are you being honest with your physician about what you eat, drink, smoke, and how much you exercise? Jumpstart the New Year with Heather Brittany’s RX for Resoultions in Health Matters. Winston Churchill wrote “It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time.” Every January, people make resolutions to lose weight, earn more money, sleep more hours, travel to distant lands, and spend more time with loved ones. Cynthia Brian shares how to ...

As we say good-bye to 2015 and look ahead to a new year, we travel across the pond to England to meet with rosarian and technical director of David Austin Roses, Michael Marriott. He’ll share his three decades of rose knowledge and passions. Find out about the myths and magic of valuable roses, learn how to design, when to plant, what care is essential, and everything else you wanted to know about establishing a beautiful blooming rose garden. In T42 Health Matters, our theme is the health benef...

A Holiday special of sleigh bells, Santa lore, mistletoe, stocking stuffers, and health tips that will keep you merry and bright. Get your Jolly on! 'Tis the Season, enjoy the merriment with the Goddess Gals, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany. Ho, Ho, Ho! Very Merry!

“When there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.” Confucius What better time of the year to focus on peace than right now. Our special guest, Nola Hennessy, is the Founding CEO of Serenidad Consulting, a global organization whose strategic intent is to facilitate global peace. Serenidad Consulting delivers education, peace negotiation and specialist consultancy services underpinned by the core values of Ex...

Around 500 BC, mistletoe was a signal of peace. In 20 BC it was the key to gaining access to the underworld. In the 18th century mistletoe became a symbol of future romance. Heather Brittany shares the history of this magical festive flora. br From the bestselling, acclaimed author Paullina Simons of Tully and The Bronze Horseman comes the unforgettable love story between a college-bound young woman and a traveling troubadour on his way to war. Lone Star is a moving, compelling novel of love los...

Whether you celebrate Channukah or Christmas, sometimes it’s the little gifts that are the most difficult to find. In T42 and Health Matters, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian talk about unique stocking stuffers as well as how to stay healthy without the sniffles for the holidays. br The holidays are joyful times, yet they are sometimes the most stressful. If you are not experiencing joy in the world, Cynthia Brian has a few celebratory tips to help you bounce back from Scrooge to Santa. br Wha...