Tune into 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 are fortunate to live in a country where the First Amendment of the United States guarantees five fundamental freedoms. This means that we are afforded the liberty of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition without retaliation from our government. Of course, this does

For millions of therapists—and millions of people in therapy—the experience is familiar: shortness of breath, a racing heart, and sweaty palms. When we perceive a threat, our bodies naturally activate fight-or-flight responses, both physically and behaviorally. This protective fear system is simply the nervous system doing what it is designed to do. When a client’s fear system goes into overdrive, the therapist responds, resonating with what is happening in the room, much like strings on an inst

Audrey is a fictional character who resembles her author, Gail Marlene Schwartz. They both suffer from anxiety. They have both lost friends to suicide when they were young. And they are both queer women constructing the families they dream of, with the nuanced questions that implies. In writing the book, what did Gail rely on from her own experience? Did writing it contribute to a better understanding of herself? And what does she hope readers will learn from the story?

What if the behavior you're trying to stop isn't actually the problem? In this episode, Molly DeVoss introduces a brand-new way of thinking about feline behavior with Triggerology™—the study of what triggers a cat's emotional and behavioral responses. You'll discover why behavior never happens "out of nowhere," how cats develop both positive and negative emotional associations, and why finding the trigger is often the key to solving behavior problems. From redirected aggression and litter box

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Joyce welcomes Nisha Agarwal, Commissioner, and Abby Mayerhoff, Director of Programs for the New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), to the show. Among the topics discussed will be the various achievements of the MOPD and the long-term goals for the MOPD in the areas of transportation, employment, and the importance of voting rights for New Yorkers with disabilities. Joyce A. Bender Career Highlights Serves as CEO of Bender Consulting Services, Inc. and Board Chair an

In pop psychology, as well as everyday conversation, people often toss around phrases like “I just want to feel safe” or “Being numb helps me cope.” But as research and clinical observation show, emotional safety and emotional numbness are distinct psychological states, and confusing the two can slow your growth, isolate you from support, and leave you stuck in patterns that feel safe but aren’t. Tune in and learn how so many people live this way without even recognizing it!

Today's guest, Natalya Murakhver, fled the Soviet Union in 1977, and is raising children in Mamdani's NYC - only to find that it's worse there. She recognizes the impending doom and is trying to warn us. Natalya is a filmmaker, producer and director - including of the documentary, Uncancellable. She is also the co-founder and executive director of Restore Childhood, a non-profit dedicated to protecting children's education, health and development. And she is the co-author of An Urgent Conversati

Filmmaker Eli Steele has built a career on the conversations most people would rather avoid: race, identity, culture, and opportunity. Born profoundly deaf into a family whose heritage spans Black, Jewish, white, and Native American traditions, Eli grew up outside the categories America uses to sort people. In this wide-ranging conversation with host Dr. Chris Meek, he opens a window into a world few listeners have ever considered: how a deaf child learns that objects have names, how reading ha

In this episode, we take a deeper look at what it truly means to communicate with influence, inspired by Dr. Laura Sicola’s  Speaking to Influence. Why do some people naturally command attention while others struggle to be heard? And what role do perception, authenticity, and executive presence play in shaping how our message is received? We explore the fine line between persuasion, manipulation, and genuine influence, uncover the common blind spots that hold people back, and break down practica

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Paula Marshall, author of Finding the Soul of Big Business, is the CEO of Bama Companies, a family-owned business founded in 1927. Her vision serves as a guiding light for Bama team members, inspiring the company to live out its mission: “People Helping People Be Successful.” Paula stepped into the role of CEO in 1984 and has led Bama through years of growth while staying true to its people-first roots. Today, Bama is a global organization that includes Bama Pie, Bama Foods, Bama Frozen Dough,