Episodes
June 3, 2015
Family Vacations, June Garden Guide, Healing Touch
The family that plays together stays together. Are you taking mini vacations with your loved ones? Does spending time in an exotic locale help or hinder relationships. Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany chat about their recent family adventure and how it encourages more get-aways. End of the school year, graduations, Father’s Day, weddings, baby showers, vacations…June signals the beginning of summer and the season of outdoor celebrations. With so many milestones to check off our fun to-do lists...
May 27, 2015
Medication Alternative Uses, Driving distractions, Birth Order Stereotypes
If you have a pimple, dabbing toothpaste on the skin may reduce the swelling. Listerine kills lice. Get muscle relief from Vicks Vaporub. Find out more ways you can use over the counter medications to remedy a variety of frustrations in Health Matters with Heather Brittany. The high tech gadgets that simplify our life also can be causes of traffic accidents. Are you a distracted driver? Find out a few things you can do to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the steering wheel. Are you a...
May 20, 2015
Overeating Super Foods, Garden BFF's, Money Matters for Kids
Fish and kale are really good for us. But what happens when we consume too much of a good thing? Heather Brittany offers insights on how to eat a balanced, moderate diet. People have acquaintances, friends, and best friends. In the world of nature, plants have favorite companions as well as ones that they wish they’d never encounter. Learn the benefit of companion planting with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian Money is the most common stressor in America yet parents are not teaching kids how to h...
May 13, 2015
Allergy Proof Home, Express Yourself Teen Ryan Sim , Digital Technology Vs. Books
Did you know that indoor allergens like dust mites, mold, and pet dander are cause for more allergy suffering than outdoor allergens. Detox your environment with tips from Heather Brittany in Health Matters. Another teen star to come from Express Yourself!™ Teen Radio is high school senior Ryan Sim who has been the Global Talk Reporter and frequent show host. For three years, Ryan also worked to discover appropriate authors who would be of interest to young people. He has been accepted to Harvar...
May 6, 2015
Sleep Anxiety, Express Yourself! Teen Radio Hosts, May Garden Guide
From time to time everyone has trouble getting to sleep. But if you have become an insomniac, you are imprisoned by the anxiety of exhaustion. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany investigates the sleep anxiety spiral and what you can do about it. Express Yourself!™ Teen Radio is in its 4th year of being a top rated Young Adult program in the world on the Voice America Kids Network. Two of our talented hosts, Henna Hundal and Asya Gonzalez discuss how being part of this radio phenomena has enhanc...
April 29, 2015
Kidney Cancer, Ask Cynthia Brian, Positive Self Talk
When it comes to kidney cancer, by the time symptoms are detected, it may be too late for a cure. In Health Matters, health professional Heather Brittany shares the latest developments in tests for early detection. Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian has answered readers gardening questions in a column called “Ask Cynthia Brian” for several years. She’ll relay several of the most asked questions from the year with easy tips on how to do what you need. Do you put yourself down? Are you always thinking...
April 22, 2015
New Social Media Rules, April Gardens, Tell Me More
Technology is changing the way we communicate. Social media is now the go to place for sharing just about everything. As it evolves, what are the rules of etiquette? Do you give shout outs, tags, use hashtags, or geolocations? In T42-Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian will venture into the social media fray to find answers. April is the month of re-birth. California is experiencing a drought not seen since the mid 1800’s while the East coast is bombarded with snow storms. What can you do in your...
April 15, 2015
Brooks Olbrys and Blue Ocean Bob, How to Apologize, Media Limits for Kids
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” is a question frequently asked of children. A new early chapter book series, The Adventures of Blue Ocean Bob, by Brooks Olbrys helps kids develop skills, principles, and habits for success. Dive into learning and fun with the newest book in the series, The Adventures of Blue Ocean Bob, A Challenging Job. Everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone knows how to effectively apologize. Apologizing proves competenace because you admit what you did and how yo...
April 8, 2015
Artificial Super Intelligence with Dr. Steve Omohundro plus Body Shaming
Google, IBM, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Baidu, Foxconn, and others have recently made multi-billion dollar investments in artificial intelligence and robotics. Some of these investments are aimed at increasing productivity and enhancing coordination and cooperation. Others are aimed at creating strategic gains in competitive interactions. This is creating “arms races” in high-frequency trading, cyber warfare, drone warfare, stealth technology, surveillance systems, and missile warfare. Cynthia ...
April 1, 2015
Daddy Look, Keeping Love Alive
Being a parent is tough. Being a great dad is often tougher. Fathers, how many times do you hear the expression from your children: “Daddy Look?” Do you know how much power exists in daddy’s look? Are you truly seeing your child? Cynthia Brian discusses the importance of being an involved dad with co-author of the life-changing book, Daddy Look, Todd Battle. Written from a Christian perspective, Daddy Look, will help you make a difference in the life of your child, no matter what your race, ethn...
March 25, 2015
Lucy Angel, Sleep Anxiety, Paradise Found
Mother and daughters rock! Quite literally with the family trio of country singers, Mom Kate and daughters Lindsay and Emily Anderton who star in the docu-series, “Discovering Lucy Angel” on AXS TV. The lead-off single “Crazy Too” on their self-titled album, Lucy Angel, as heard on SiriusXM The Highway reached the Top 20's on Sirius XM's Hot 45 Countdown chart. The trio's tight harmonies and unforgettable brand has led them to open for Jake Owen, Montgomery Gentry, Charlie Daniels, Jerrod Nieman...
March 18, 2015
Lovers & Friends, Better Bucket List, March Garden Guide
Can you be friends with your ex? Once you’ve been a lover, what are the rules about being just friends? And what about the feelings of people in the new relationship? Health Matters with Heather Brittany dives into friends and lovers. Everyone talks about a bucket list but it usually is places to go, things to do, accomplishments and dreams that haven’t yet been realized. Have you ever thought about creating a bucket list to personal growth-to help you be a better person mentally, physically, sp...
March 11, 2015
Bar Body, The Set Up, Media Limits for Kids
Join our power party broadcasting live since 1998 with Hosts Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany! No we are not talking about pulling up a stool at the local corner watering hole. We are talking about a full body workout that tones, tightens, lifts, and invigorates. Certified bar instructor and Health Matters host, Heather Brittany helps you get your bar on! Bay Area-based journalist, and author of the investigative story about one of the Bay Area’s most sensational crime and corruption stories ,...
March 4, 2015
Lovers to Friends, Improving Relationships, Why We Garden, part 2
Can you be friends with your ex? Once you’ve been a lover, what are the rules about being just friends? And what about the feelings of people in the new relationship? Health Matters with Heather Brittany dives into friends and lovers. Do happy people agree on everything? Do you collaborate or compete in your relationships? Keep intimacy alive with tips on building a solid, soulful relationship. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, continues the series on why we garden. Is it for love, health benefit...
Feb. 25, 2015
Special Encore Presentation: Aloha from Paradise!
The Stella Donne Goddess Gals, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany, take to the airwaves from the beaches of Hawaii where palm trees sway in the warm breeze and surfers ride the big winter waves. Besides soaking up the rays, whale watching, and snorkeling, the Mother/Daughter Dynamic duo are researching Hawaiian legends, immersing in the Polynesian culture, enjoying the native cuisine, and reveling in the traditions in this Pacific paradise. They’ll talk about the importance of vacations and how ...
Feb. 18, 2015
Aloha from Paradise!
The Stella Donne Goddess Gals, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany, take to the airwaves from the beaches of Hawaii where palm trees sway in the warm breeze and surfers ride the big winter waves. Besides soaking up the rays, whale watching, and snorkeling, the Mother/Daughter Dynamic duo are researching Hawaiian legends, immersing in the Polynesian culture, enjoying the native cuisine, and reveling in the traditions in this Pacific paradise. They’ll talk about the importance of vacations and how ...
Feb. 11, 2015
Love Talk, February Gardening, Art of Having it All
How can you harness Cupid’s arrow to bring more love into your life? Whether it be romantic or familial, we all crave acceptance. In T42 and Health Matters, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian investigate the language of love. One of the most popular ways to show we care is to give those we love flowers. Florists sell more bouquets at Valentine’s than any other time of the year. Depending on what message a person wants to convey, there is a flower and a color that corresponds to the emotion. As w...
Feb. 4, 2015
Hazards of Cold Medicines, Boomer Grannies, Economic Positive Thinking
Over the counter cold medications may relieve stuffy noses and scratchy throats but sometimes could do harm than good. Just because we buy over the counter doesn’t mean that they are safe. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany will discuss acetaminophen, ibuprofen, decongestants, antihistamines, and more. Grandparents spend an average of $57 billion per year on their grandchildren and 62% of all grandparents work. The image of overweight, white haired, wrinkled grandmothers sitting in a rocking ch...
Jan. 28, 2015
Stress Less, Great Gratitude, Curbing Domestic Violence
Stress and disease are linked. Chronic stress actually causes illnesses. Learn the risks you take when you don’t get stress under control in Health Matters with Heather Brittany. Want to be truly healthy? Try being more grateful. Cynthia Brian looks at the benefits of showing gratitude from improving relationships to boosting energy levels. Every year, more than 3 million children witness domestic violence in their homes. According to the Bureau of Justice statistics from the year 2003 to 2012 d...
Jan. 21, 2015
Hotel Room Germs, Say What?, 21st SAG AWARDS
We love to travel but could hotel rooms be harbingers of germs? You may be surprised by the bacteria on bedspreads and the filth lurking on the carpets, bathrooms, and remote controls, even in five star establishments. Health Matters Hero, Heather Brittany, gives us the scoop on how to stay bug free and clean. brbr Do you tend to tune out conversations? Do you find yourself hearing only “blah, blah, blah”? It’s time to rediscover the art of listening and Cynthia Brian will help you clean out you...
Jan. 14, 2015
Pet Pranks, Moving Scams, Winter Driving Tips, Why We Garden
You love your pet. He/she is part of your family. But what’s with sleeping in your clean clothes basket or drinking from the toilet. Heather Brittany brings you a pet friendly solution to common pet behaviors in Health Matters. brbr Taking the proper precautions can be a matter of life and death when traveling in winter conditions. Cynthia Brian offers tips for safe driving. brbr If you are moving to a new location, you are elevating your risks of data and identity theft as important personal in...
Jan. 7, 2015
Setting Goals, Budget Boosts, Get Organized, Getting Kids to Listen
January is a great time to start fresh by organizing your home, work, and play life. In T42, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian will help you devise smart goals that you will be able to accomplish. brbr Budgeting is critical to financial success. We’ll launch the new year by helping you get more for your money. brbr Say adios to the clutter and disorganization in your life. Get rid of the chaos with several concrete ideas to clear your closets. brbr Getting our children to listen and cooperate i...
Dec. 31, 2014
New Year's Around the World!
It’s New Year’s Eve and where are you? Partying heartily is the norm as we usher in the next year, yet it’s important to be safe while having a good time. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany puts on her party hat to help you enjoy the festivities without the problems. After the hoopla of the holidays and the extravagance of a New Year’s celebration, January demands reflection, re-interpretation, and reinvention. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, encourages taking a break in January to revel in re...
Dec. 24, 2014
Special Encore Presentation: A Holly Jolly Holiday History with Caroling
The magic of December is filled with myths, mystery, and music surrounding the Holiday Season. Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany deck the halls with boughs of holly…and tell you why that’s a healthy tradition. You’ll learn about the legends and lore, the history and hoax, behind candy canes, Christmas cards, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Christmas trees, and Santa Claus. Plus three glorious chanteuses will delight you with their Christmas songs. Be the Star You Are!® volunteer and reporter on...