Episodes

Taking a vacation at home, favorite children's author, Annie Barrows, and host of PBS Walking the Bible, Bruce Feiler With expenses high, salaries lower, and the economy in turmoil, it’s challenging to plan an annual holiday. How about creating the perfect getaway and staying at home? In T-42, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany share shutting down the outside world to have fun in your own backyard. Annie Barrows was born in a year that had a two and a six in it. She always loved libraries, could...

Millions of innocent people around the world throughout history have been slaughtered because of intolerance, prejudice, superstitions, and discrimination. In T42, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany look at ways we can develop acceptance. Eating local can start right in your backyard. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian shows you ways you can grow you own edible garden to become an architect of sustainable chance. www.goddessgardener.com Rufus Griscom’s book Dirt is Good For You shares an anthology ...

In T42, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian give you the pros and cons of the getting the flu shot. Learn the difference between the Swine Flu and the regular flu, where to get vaccinated and the hype surrounding the flu. This segment could save your life! Are you in a rut? Is your gut reaction to change a negative response? In You Unstuck, Libby Gill will help you understand the way you look at risk-taking so you can start moving past your fears and excuses, toward success. Independence Days by ...

Quackless Duck Visits the White House and Misses His Ride Home is the seventh book in the Quackless Duck series by prolific author and illustrator, Jane Lowrey-Christian. These books were written in part to encourage parents and grandparents to read to their young children. www.Xlibris.com/bookstore Dr. Don Martin, author of Road Map for Graduate Studies, joins Cynthia to discuss the Gift of Education along with Dr. Joel Goodman, director of the Humor Project and author of the Gift of Humor. Bot...

Announcing the 2009 6th National Essay Contest sponsored by THE TWELVE. Cynthia Brian gives you the details to start your engines with this years topic of role models. Rescue gardening is our second topic with ways you can save plants and save the environment. www.bethestaryouare.org Inspired by President Obama’s call to action, the book Spirit of Service is a daily devotional that explores the many ways you can get involved in service to others. It boasts 365 specific suggestions. Ken Berger, P...

In T42, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian reveal the secrets behind the 2012 stories. Is 2012 the new Y2K? Find out as the Goddess Gals dig deeper in history to chronicle the debate surrounding the superstitions. John Major Jemkins, author of the acclaied Maya Cosmogenesis 2012 brings us The 2012 Story: The Myths, Fallacies, and Truth behind the most intriguing date in history. We’ll learn how this date has been interpreted and misinterpreted by scholars, gurus, and cultures and what key contro...

Theodore Roszak reflects on the future of America’s most audacious generation in his book, The Making of an Elder Culture. In 1969 he wrote about the counter culture generation and now he reminds the boomers that they will spend more time being old than being young. Author Ray Skop invites you to ride his roller coaster of life as he describes his adventures and misadventures in his book, Friends, Lovers, and other Paraphernalia. Ray talks about the importance of family, embracing your roots, an...

Overview: Esme Raji Codell's first year of teaching with Educating Esme; John Shors intimate peep into the streets of Vietnam today; Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian with protection from predators. Educating Esme: Diary of a Teacher’s First Year is lauded as honest, smart, and spunky. From John Shors, the critically acclaimed author of Beneath a Marble Sky comes Dragon House, an unforgettable story of redemption set in modern-day Vietnam. In T42, Heather Brittany talks with Cynthia Brian about...

In T42, Heather Brittany talks with Cynthia Brian about the new craze of go go dancing in clubs for young people. The Goddess Gals also reflect on the launch of the book, Be the Star You Are! for Teens. Your body knows how to heal itself according to author Kaare Bursell who will share his priceless information from his book, The End of Medicine. Prepare to open your hearts and minds to a new way of living consciously and healthily without drugs, supplements, or genetic therapy. Annoucing the 6t...

Bestselling author Richard Bach inspired millions with his popular allegorical tale, Joanathan Livingston Seagull. Now Bach is back with Hyponotizing Maria, an exploration of the nature of reality and the power of suggestions. It is a dramatic story of discovery, a story tale how-to for un-hypnotizing ourselves and for catching a glimpse of te one reality behind thekaleidoscope inventions of space and time. Bach still flies his own planes. In 1983, Eleanor Knowles Dugan was researching another p...

Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany prepare for the big Books and Bands Bash Benefit for Septembe 13 and share all the exciting event activities with you. The book, Be the Star You Are! for TEENS will be unveiled. Can you imagine being in high school or college and suddenly learning you have cancer? That’s the question the twenty young people in this book had to answer when they were diagnosed with childhood cancer. Author, Carolyn Rubenstein’s book Perseverance shares life lessons learned throug...

An exciting first-hand account of a World War II spy, I was Trained to be a Spy, chronicles the true adventures of a young man on dangerous missions of espionage in Greece. Cynthia Brian interviews decorated war hero, Helias Doundoulakis for a full hour of intrigue and mystery.

Director of Studies at Treider, Norway’s oldest private independent College of Commerce, Nora Nordan talks about her chapter in Be the Star You Are!® for Teens, The Gift of Understanding. A refreshing look at the basic principles and investment philosophies underlying a successful life the Zenvesting way, Paul Sutherland’s book, The Virtue of Wealth, provides a down-to-earth voice at the center of the economic turmoil. The Project Assistant for the Marineland Right Whale Project, Frank Gromling ...

Cynthia Brian shares all the exciting details of the September 13 Books and Bands Bash Benefit celebrating 10 years of charity literacy for Be the Star You Are! The Book of Dad features the collection of Robert Benson’s observations, insights and fatherly advice. Joanne Moff has dedicated her life to helping obese individuals find and maintain a healthier lifestyle. Her book, Now What Do I Do?, offers long term success.

Cynthia Brian shares information for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Be the Star You Are!® charity with the Books and Bands Bash Benefit and introduces contributors of the book for teens, Rena Wilson Fox, TJ Hoisington, and Anna Myers.

Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian look at the updated hula hoop craze that is sweeping America. Jane Lowrey-Christian debuts Book 6 in the Quackless Duck Series with Quackless Duck Meets Rudolph the Reindeer and Rises Home with Santa. Erica Miner, author of Travels with My Lovers and Friends FourEver contributed The Gift of Friends to Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS and Libby Gill author of Traveling Hopefully and You, UnStuck, penned The Gift of Risk. Both best sellers join us to discuss their...

Donald H. Young offers a simple step by step guide to financial security with his book, You Can Do It. In his book, he takes the reader by the hand and shows them in simple to understand steps how to meet their financial objectives. Designing with Fabrics and Color by author Brenda Weiss, ASID, is the perfect guide to help you understand the basics of design, fabrics, paint selection, color theory, and furniture styles for any room. Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul co author, Pat Stone, has ...

Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian investigate the dangerous date rape drugs of the 21st century and give tips on how to be safe. The Worst- Cast Scenario Survival Handbook: Middle School is the newest offering for both boys and girls who are facing the big transition in school and life. Author, David Borgenicht joins Cynthia Brian. The 10th Anniversary of Be the Star You Are!® charity is fast approaching. All the details for the big event and information on how you can participate is the focus ...

A great friend and mentor, Father Patrick McGrath, who penned the Gift of Sports and was honored in the book, Be the Star You Are!® died this week. His life was a celebration of goodness and kindness to all. He is remembered and eulogized.

National bestseller, Robert Alexander, author of The Kitchen Boy and Rasputin’s Daughter, returns with to revolutionary Russia for The Romanov Bride., which begins like a fairy tale and ends with a moving finale. Former IBM executive, Steve Mitchell, reflects on love, fear, and forgiveness with his contribution of The Gift of Forgiveness to Be the Star You Are! for TEENS. Modern image artist, Michael Colavito, has taken over 30 years to develop a new type of photography/cinema entirely without c...

New York Times bestselling author, Julia Quinn, returns with another dazzling historical romance that showcases her trademark wit, snappy, dialogue, and heartfelt emotion. What Happens in London is filled with wit, humor, and suspense. Jane Lowry-Christian returns with book 5 in the Quackless Duck series of adventures as Quackless prays for a new voice and goes to heaven to get one. The journey continues with this charming tale. Bestselling author, James Rollins, explores human overpopulation, t...

Jennifer Hoffman has taught the principles of miraculous living to thousands of clients. Now with her book, 30 Days to Everyday Miracles, she brings her spiritual tenets to the world. Everything is possible. Learning specialist and author, John Toker, returns with his new book, LD Just Means Learn Differently.This book includes autism, dyslexia, ADHD, other learning issues, and physical obstacles related to multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy. Friendship, loyalty, and love lie at the heart of...

What you think and believe about yourself directly affects your behaviors, your choices, and your mental health. Helen McIntosh, a popular speaker, shows us how to improve our self image with Messages to Myself. As the Chair Turns is a personal pocket guide filled with tips. snips, and clips for beauty professionals. Written by twenty-nine year veteran of cosmetology, Kathy Jager, the book promises to empower and encourage stylists and help them grow their businesses. Be the Star You Are!® for T...

Best selling author and found of Exceptional Cancer Patients, Dr. Bernie Siegel, returns to chat with Cynthia Brian about his newest book, Faith, Hope, and Healing. Jane Lowry-Christian returns with book 4 in the Quackless Duck series of adventures as the little rubbery ducky falls in love and gets a voice transplant. Be the Star You Are!® for Teens has been selected as one of the top 50 books for young people and those who love them by Radical Parenting. Young writer and founder of Write On Fou...