Episodes
June 27, 2021
Poetry and Gratitude
Arjin Claire launches Innovation Nation showing how innovation has impacted poetry. He takes us back to 2100BC to what is widely considered the first poem ever written: The Epic of Gilgamesh. Following that we journey to anci...
June 20, 2021
Teens Honor Their Dads
It’s a Father’s Day special on Express Yourself! as Diya Hituvalli and Nihal Gill celebrate their dads. They talk about all the special qualities that their dads bring to the family and share personal stories of experiences a...
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!™ ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...