Episodes

Dec. 27, 2023

Celebrating the End and the Beginning!

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Where does the time go? 2023 is almost over and a new year will begin. This past year travel rebounded and people are traveling for the holidays to more diverse places. Enjoying experiences are more important than things. Scams and fraud are on the rise this time of year...
Dec. 20, 2023

Botanical Brilliance and Christmas Celebration

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! “Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.” — Santa from the Polar Express It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Everywhere we go, lights are twinkling, Christmas trees are glistening in windows and parks, and gigantic shiny balls are hanging...
Dec. 13, 2023

Holiday Tipping, Sleep, Retirement,Newspaper Decline

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! It’s the holidays and time to show your gratitude to people who have worked for you or served you throughout the year. What is a customary tip for various services? Do you have trouble sleeping? IF you are feeling groggy in the morning, you may not be getting enough REM....
Dec. 6, 2023

Autumn Awe, Caregiving, Journaling

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, is obsessed with the glorious colors of the changing foliage on the end of autumn trees. Before winter arrives, savor the fluttering fall finale, allowing the leaves to speak bliss. Join her in the garden. Caregiving is a complex subject ...
Nov. 29, 2023

PTSD, Mindful Investing, Tax Toss

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! What is PTSD and how can you screen for it? What are the causes, symptoms, and treatments? According ti the National Center for PTSD, six out of every 100 people will experience post-traumatic stress sometime in their life. Jonathan DeYoe invested a small sum in stocks a...
Nov. 22, 2023

Nature Thanks, Online-Misinformation, The Gift of Gratitude

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! To achieve a fulfilling and balanced life, gratitude for all things is a necessary component. When we recognize the myriad ways that nature enhances our well-being, we begin to cultivate an attitude of gratitude that will permeate everything we do. Go into the garden and...
Nov. 15, 2023

SAG Strike Settled, World Kindness Week, Safe Savings

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! After 118 days on the picket lines, the Screen Actors Guild that represents actors has reached a tentative agreement for a new contract, signaling the end of the paralysis that has plagued Hollywood for months. SAG actor, Cynthia Brian, will give the update as it happens...
Nov. 8, 2023

Leaf Peepers, Eating Disorders, Medical Visits

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Have you joined the ranks of tourists who are dubbed “leaf peepers” because they travel to witness the spectacular fall foliage displays. Cynthia Brian shares stories of the autumn leaves that won her heart, especially the sugar maples. The National Eating Disorders Asso...
Nov. 1, 2023

Wisdom Study-Breast Cancer, Parent Anxiety, Nurturing Friends

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! The Wisdom Study was founded in 2016 by Dr. Laura Esserman, a breast cancer surgeon and oncology specialist at the University of San Francisco. It is now launching Wisdom 2.0 in an effort to screen smarter, not screen more. Many women are at low risk and may not need scr...
Oct. 25, 2023

Creek Gardening, Mortgages, Serial Entrepreneurship

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! If you live on a creek or hillside, there are various methods to make your landscape rock solid. Retaining walls, terracing, riprapping…Goddess Gardener takes you to the riverbed and the hillside to protect your landscape. Buying a house is probably the biggest investmen...
Oct. 11, 2023

Fall Reset, Grieving a Pet, Newlywed Paperwork

Fall is here and it’s time to do garden chores to get ready for winter. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, gives you tips on what to do now before the downpours begin. Pets are part of our family. When they die, we grieve. Losing our furry companion is devastating and there is no one way to express our sadness. Heartfelt advice on how to endure during an animal loss may help you recover. October is one of the most popular months for weddings. In our excitement to tie the knot, we sometimes forget ...
Oct. 4, 2023

25 Years of Gratitude, Tipping Etiquette, Brain Drain

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Be the Star You Are!® has entered its 25th year of service. It hasn’t been an easy journey, yet it this all volunteer nonprofit has made a significant difference in the lives of women, families, and youth throughout the world. Cynthia Brian looks back with gratitude and ...
Sept. 27, 2023

Bird Migration, Cord Coping, TIA Warning Signs

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Some birds migrate short distances, traveling from forests to wetlands, or the coast to your backyard! Whether flying long or short distances, birds need to stop, rest, and eat. And this is where gardeners can help keep them healthy and safe in their migration journey. E...
Sept. 20, 2023

Emergency Preparedness, On Strike, Tools of the Trade

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Cynthia Brian encourages clients to put together an emergency “Go Bag”. Whatever the calamity, it will behoove you to have an emergency supply kit in every vehicle and a larger one in your home. Find out how to be prepared for any emergency. President of SAG/AFTRA Fran D...
Sept. 13, 2023

Roots, Dog Lessons, Anger Angst

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Why are roots essential? Without healthy roots, all plants would struggle to survive. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, describes the importance of a strong root system and shares a bit about her family roots. Author Hersch Wilson of Firefighter Zen, joins Cynthia Brian f...
Sept. 6, 2023

Sexting, School Success, Nutrition and Fads,

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Sexting. Do people, especially teens know the risks and do they think this is harmful or normal. Sexting has a dark side and is there an upside? We’ll look at the sexting and the elements of empowerment that some feel. Express Yourself!™ Teen Radio host of Passion in Act...
Aug. 30, 2023

Safe Labor Day!, Narcissist Behavior, Plant Propagation

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! We all work hard and Labor Day is a time to celebrate ourselves and the work we’ve done by relaxing and enjoying ourselves. Have a safe Labor Day weekend by following a few simple tips. Do you know the signs of a narcissist? You may get love-bombed in the beginning of a ...
Aug. 23, 2023

Wellness Month, Small Talk, Simple Taxes

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! August is National Wellness Month. How are you feeling? This is a great time to check in with your body, mind, and spirit? How is your mental health? That is as critical as your physical well-being. For most of us, making small talk is tough. Learning to talk to about si...
Aug. 16, 2023

Summer Pet Safety, Barbie Blooms, Feeling Invisible

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! The temperatures this summer are at all time high all around the country. Do you know how to keep your pet safe and healthy? Heatstroke in animals is as dangerous as in humans. Find out ways to help your beloved family member stay cool. If Barbie was a landscape architec...
Aug. 9, 2023

Family Forever, Healthy Heart, Barbecue History

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! The 2nd book in Cynthia Brian’s children’s book series of true stories, Stella Bella’s Barnyard Adventures, is Family Forever and it has hit the bookshelves! Hear the back story to how a rescued squirrel and a chihuahua became best buddies. Autographed copies available a...
Aug. 2, 2023

Beat the Heat, Gardening with Kids, Mall Makeover

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Are you looking for ways to keep cool this summer? Do you know the warning signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses? To stay safe and healthy, learn the ways to beat the heat. Teaching kids to garden is a rewarding and educational experience. As children nurture plan...
July 26, 2023

Types of Pasta, Power of Your Voice, Water Footprint

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Do you know the different types of pasta and and how to cook them? Noodles are one of the world’s most comforting foods. Is fresh better than dried? Whole grain or enriched? Find out the details on what’s best. When rising wellness star Vasavi Kumar talks about “saying i...
July 19, 2023

College or Trade School, July Gardening Joy, Understanding Credi

une in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Do you know what you want to do or be when you grow up? Most young people are interested investigating the future. College is great for some and not for others while trade schools may be a great alternative. Unleash your creativity and indulge in the art of cultivating co...
July 12, 2023

Ultra-Processed Foods, Climate Concerns, Saying “Sorry”

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Have you heard the term “ultra-processed food”? When foods have ingredients extremely high in additives with no benefit to the body and have little or none of the whole food, this is ultra-processed. Learn the scope of whole food to processed. Are we on the brink of obli...