Episodes

Science Fiction and Movies
June 13, 2021

Science Fiction and Movies

Did you watch a ton of movies during this past year? Diya Hituvalli and her family spent free tine during the pandemic enjoy a variety of films. Her favorites are rom-com and horror, but in this episode of Express Yourself!™ ...
Life After Trauma-Getting Through It!
June 6, 2021

Life After Trauma-Getting Through It!

Diya Hituvali hosts a program that focuses on hardships that people experience throughout life. In her first segment, Diya dives into domestic violence…what it is and how to get help. She then interviews Dr. Alexandra Chauran...
Happiness
May 30, 2021

Happiness

Nihal Gill and Diya Hituvalli cohost an hour of Indian happiness. They interview the dynamic new author Payal Doshi for her Middle Grade read, Rea and the Blood of the Nectar, the story of 12-year-old Rea Chettri from Darjeel...
Science and Fiction
May 23, 2021

Science and Fiction

Nihal Gill and Diya Hituvalli cohost a program about the intersection of science and fiction. They interview the delightful storyteller, physician, and author, Dr. Susan McCormick about her newest book, The Antidote. With her...
Perseverance, Persistence, and Women’s Judo
May 16, 2021

Perseverance, Persistence, and Women’s Judo

“Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.” Are you inspired by entrepreneurs and changemakers in today’s world who come from humble beginnings and through hard work, per...
Oceans and Magic Connections
May 9, 2021

Oceans and Magic Connections

Since childhood host, Andrea Smith, was drawn to the ocean. It’s mystical presence, its infinite size, its deep blue waters dazzling underneath the sun enchanted her. Oceans inhabit 72% of our Earth. The sea provides over hal...
Travel and Yoga Nidra
May 2, 2021

Travel and Yoga Nidra

Hosts Maggie Campione and Diya Hituvalli travel the world, sharing where they’ve been and where they want to go as soon as pandemic restrictions are lifted. The hosts interview Julie Lusk about her book, Yoga Nidra Meditation...
Meditations for the Soul and KeepMeSafe APP
April 25, 2021

Meditations for the Soul and KeepMeSafe APP

Host Diya Hituvalli interviews Neale Lundgren, PhD about his fascinating life and new book, Meditations for the Soul. The book guides you on a journey through accessible meditations to help you experience the deep joy and ful...
Technology, A.I., Data Mining
April 11, 2021

Technology, A.I., Data Mining

Diya Hituvalli and Siri Phaneedra host a fascinating program dedicated to technology and emerging technologies. Diya especially is fascinated by artificial intelligence with its unlimited possibilities to detect disease, elim...
The Outdoors, Easter, and Mindful Growing
April 4, 2021

The Outdoors, Easter, and Mindful Growing

Happy Easter and Passover! Andrea Smith hosts a special spring show that focuses on the outdoors and gardening. She reads Cynthia Brian’s Easter Parade article (https://blog.voiceamerica.com/2021/03/30/easter-parade/) that pr...
Body Image
March 28, 2021

Body Image

“You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself, and see what happens” Louise Hay What does body image mean? Body image refers to a person’s perceptions, beliefs, and attitude of ...
Mindful Beauty with Dr. Debbie Palmer
March 21, 2021

Mindful Beauty with Dr. Debbie Palmer

“Beauty is not in the face, beauty is a light in the heart” Kahlil Gibran What do you consider beautiful? Dermatologist and author, Dr. Debbie Palmer, talks with hosts Andrea Smith and Maggie Campione about her book Mindful B...
Passion and Storytelling
March 14, 2021

Passion and Storytelling

What is your passion, and how can you access it? Your passion is unique to you. Andrea Smith and Diya Hituvalli host a program focused on finding our passion and storytelling. They launch the show with a reading of the Gift o...
Crystals
March 7, 2021

Crystals

Crystals harness the energy of the Sun, the Moon, and the Oceans. Humans connect to this energy. As long as we have existed as a species, we have had an affinity with stones and crystals. The use of talismans and amulets date...
Meditation and Surrender
Feb. 28, 2021

Meditation and Surrender

Have you ever been so stressed that you have difficulty focusing on one task, and your heart and mind races? Have you caught yourself pacing back and forth? With school being virtual for many, unemployment being high, and our...
Mental Health
Feb. 21, 2021

Mental Health

Today’s topic is perhaps one of the most important topics and often the least talked about. Mental health plays a vital role in our overall well-being. Host Maggie Campione converses with reporters Nihal Gill and Arjin Claire...
Valentine’s Day and Relationship Building
Feb. 14, 2021

Valentine’s Day and Relationship Building

Express Yourself!™ and host Andrea Smith welcome a new reporter, Diya Hituvalli with her segment, Silver Lining. Diya shares fun historical and trivia facts about Valentine’s Day, a celebration that began with the Romans who,...
How to Survive Happily during the Pandemic
Feb. 7, 2021

How to Survive Happily during the Pandemic

In this hour, teen host Andrea Smith brings to light a positive outlook on everything that is going on around COVID-19. Starting off with an update about COVID-19 and vaccines, Andrea explains what is important to know about ...
Allergies and Humor
Jan. 31, 2021

Allergies and Humor

Do you know how to identify a life-threatening allergy to food or other substances? Hosts Arjin Claire and Andrea Smith take a deep dive into the real dangers of allergies. Arjin has had extreme food allergies to tree nuts, d...
Diplomacy and Empathy
Jan. 24, 2021

Diplomacy and Empathy

“Alone we can do so little, together, we can do so much” • Helen Keller Host Maggie Campione talks about diplomacy and believes that there has never been a better, or worse, time to love politics. In the midst of political di...
Wellness and Toxic Nursing with Cheryl Dellasega
Jan. 10, 2021

Wellness and Toxic Nursing with Cheryl Dellasega

At the beginning of each new year, many people make a commitment to health and wellness. Siri Phaneendra offers her personal tips to optimum health, including meditation. She interviews relational aggression expert, Cheryl De...
New Year’s Celebration with Pop Singer, Shevyn Roberts
Jan. 3, 2021

New Year’s Celebration with Pop Singer, Shevyn Roberts

Bye, bye 2020 and thank you for being part of our Express Yourself! galaxy. Host Siri Phaneendra celebrates the beginning of 2021with reporter Nihal Gill who talks about his goals for 2021 plus an energetic and fun interview ...
Gratitude, Giving, Holidays, and Puppies
Dec. 27, 2020

Gratitude, Giving, Holidays, and Puppies

It’s a wonderful time of the year! Despite the challenges of 2020, we have so much to be grateful for. Hosts Andrea Smith and Arjin Claire talk with reporter, Nihal Gill as he shares how, after their beloved dog was killed, t...
Home for the Holidays with Express Yourself! Teen Radio
Dec. 20, 2020

Home for the Holidays with Express Yourself! Teen Radio

Express Yourself!® teen radio host, Andrea Smith relives happy memories of Christmas’s past with traditions from her Argentinian and Scottish families. Christmas is her favorite time of the year and she shares her excitement ...