Episodes

Why I Garden, Virtual Wine Tasting, Success, Poems to Inspire
Jan. 12, 2022

Why I Garden, Virtual Wine Tasting, Success, Poems to Inspire

There are so many reasons that we love to garden­–rain, sleet, snow, or sunshine. Cynthia Brian shares the reasons that she works in nature and offers tips to incorporate ways to make this world a more beautiful place. Sommel...
Dan Millman’s Peaceful Warrior, Green 2022, DeClutter Your Life
Jan. 5, 2022

Dan Millman’s Peaceful Warrior, Green 2022, DeClutter Your Life

Happy New Year! Can you believe we are already in 2022 and the pandemic is still with us? Today’s program will help you be your best self on this year’s journey. Cynthia Brian interviews bestselling author Dan Millman as he d...
Purpose, Enhance Your Child, MatchMaking, and Workplace Wardrobe
Dec. 29, 2021

Purpose, Enhance Your Child, MatchMaking, and Workplace Wardrobe

Do you question the meaning of life and wonder what your purpose is? Discover your innate talents and gifts and get ready for a new year of passion, purpose, and possibilities. As parents our greatest wish is for our children...
Christmas Caring with Special Guest Nola Hennessy
Dec. 22, 2021

Christmas Caring with Special Guest Nola Hennessy

It has been a challenging 22 months, yet we remain upbeat and positive about the future. We will count our blessings, be present for our loved ones, honor those who have died, express gratitude for all that we have, and pray ...
Sleep Fix, Gut Ecosystem, Altruism
Dec. 15, 2021

Sleep Fix, Gut Ecosystem, Altruism

From renowned ABC News anchor/correspondent and former insomniac Diane Macedo, comes a practical, user-friendly guide to getting better sleep. The Sleep Fix flips the switch on common advice, illuminating the reporter’s relen...
Final Days of Fall, Holiday Tipping, Back Issues
Dec. 8, 2021

Final Days of Fall, Holiday Tipping, Back Issues

Without a doubt, autumn is a beautiful time of the year with cooler weather and spectacular, ever-changing foliage. Since the weather is mild, it is still a great time to re-seed your lawn, cover bald spots, or seed a new law...
Season of Gratitude, Counterfeit Goods, Smell Study
Dec. 1, 2021

Season of Gratitude, Counterfeit Goods, Smell Study

Are you feeling grateful? December marks the season of gratitude and giving. Autumn boasts cooler weather and nature’s spectacular showcase of colorful leaves on shrubs and trees as we ramp up for holiday festivities. We show...
Rolling on Rivers, Focus, Holiday Prep
Nov. 17, 2021

Rolling on Rivers, Focus, Holiday Prep

For 10 days Cynthia Brian was “rolling on the rivers” of the Tennessee, Ohio, Cumberland, and Mississippi exploring the sites and learning about the history of the Civil War. Cynthia explored small towns in Tennessee, Kentuck...
Covid Update, Butterflies, Outside/Inside
Nov. 10, 2021

Covid Update, Butterflies, Outside/Inside

Vaccinations are rising and there are new treatments for the Covid 19 virus. Airlines are now mandating vaccinations or recent testing for passengers, restaurants are requiring vaccinations for indoor dining, and many compani...
Millennials Versus Boomers, Garden Ghouls, Volunteer Success
Oct. 27, 2021

Millennials Versus Boomers, Garden Ghouls, Volunteer Success

Cynthia Brian wrote the book, Be the Star You Are!® Millennials to Boomers, Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World. But how far apart is the thinking between these generations. Discover some interest...
Fraud Protection, Weather, Empathy
Oct. 20, 2021

Fraud Protection, Weather, Empathy

It is cybersecurity month and it’s good to get a refresher on how to keep yourself safe from online, phone, and mail scams. Take the steps necessary today to protect ourself and your pocketbook. Humans have been complaining a...
Gardening with the Senses, Grass Roots, Travel Packing
Oct. 13, 2021

Gardening with the Senses, Grass Roots, Travel Packing

Digging, for most of us, means hands (or shovels) in the dirt, planting something, cultivating, or harvesting. Teresa Watkins, garden designer, radio host, author, and instructor, has spent hours and hours on a different kind...
Food Allergies, Power of Touch, History of Vaccines
Oct. 6, 2021

Food Allergies, Power of Touch, History of Vaccines

A food allergy triggers an immune system response that can affect several organs. Reactions can be mild to deadly. It’s important to know if you have an allergy or just an intolerance to specific foods, especially when you di...
Single Tasking, Don’t Buy, Plant Parenthood
Sept. 29, 2021

Single Tasking, Don’t Buy, Plant Parenthood

Are you a multi-talker? Do you feel that you are accomplishing your goals? The brain is wired to do one thing at one time. We are living distracted lives. Do you want to do one thing well or two or more things poorly? We all ...
Disaster Preparedness, Restaurant Etiquette, Destructive Connec
Sept. 22, 2021

Disaster Preparedness, Restaurant Etiquette, Destructive Connec

What is your emergency plan if a disaster occurs? Is your “Go Bag” packed and ready/ Where will you go? Who will you contact? What things do you need to do to prepare in advance in case the worst happens? As you start going b...
Pandemic Partners, Climate Change Effects, Bulbs and Harvest Tim
Sept. 15, 2021

Pandemic Partners, Climate Change Effects, Bulbs and Harvest Tim

How has the isolation of the pandemic affected human relationships? Do we feel more connected to strangers than our loved ones? Are intimate relationships strained? Did you feel closer to fictional characters more than real o...
22nd Anniversary of BTSYA, 20 Years of 9/11, Vacation Life
Sept. 8, 2021

22nd Anniversary of BTSYA, 20 Years of 9/11, Vacation Life

Be the Star You Are!® 501 c 3 charity launched on 9/9/1999 with just a few volunteers with a dream to empower women, families, and youth by providing positive media messages, increased literacy, and tools for living. No one r...
Getting Together, Digital Dope, College Living Spaces
Sept. 1, 2021

Getting Together, Digital Dope, College Living Spaces

Humans are social beings and we like getting together. With warm weather predicted for the next two months, gathering in our gardens for a picnic, barbecue, or just a chat will be a safer method of communing. Fete the final d...
Pet Partners, Letting Go of Nothing, Back to School
Aug. 25, 2021

Pet Partners, Letting Go of Nothing, Back to School

Did you adopt a pet during this pandemic? Have you been spending 24/7 with your new furry family friend because you’ve been working from home? What are you going to do when you have to go back to the office? Many pet owners w...
Get Vaccinated, Flying, Managing Time
Aug. 18, 2021

Get Vaccinated, Flying, Managing Time

The U.S. had more than 36.5 million confirmed Covid-19 cases and 625,000 deaths. Only about 50.3% of the population have been fully vaccinated. Vaccine resisters offer many rationales for why they do not have to be vaccinated...
Cynthia Brian’s Life Mantra, Sacred Spaces, Nature’s Orchestra
Aug. 11, 2021

Cynthia Brian’s Life Mantra, Sacred Spaces, Nature’s Orchestra

Cynthia Brian has only three rules in life: Smile, Have Fun, and Be Wild and Wacky. When you read any of her books in her Be the Star You Are!® series, you’ll find yourself living those three rules. When we smile, we light up...
Water Matters, Climate Change Effects, Back to School Tips
Aug. 4, 2021

Water Matters, Climate Change Effects, Back to School Tips

Besides the financial burden of re-landscaping, maintaining a garden during a drought is essential not only for the aesthetics and beauty a garden provides but for keeping your home cooler and contributing to a fire safety zo...
Summer Perennials, Stay Cool, Preventing Food Poisoning
July 28, 2021

Summer Perennials, Stay Cool, Preventing Food Poisoning

In the heat of summer, can you keep your garden flowers blooming? By planting specific perennials grown to thrive in heat, you can have a beautiful landscape all summer long. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian shares her persona...
Bug Out!, Attic Collectibles, State Skipping
July 21, 2021

Bug Out!, Attic Collectibles, State Skipping

With the drought in California, many homeowners are experiencing an invasion of uninvited insects and varmints hungry to eat what’s left of our crops while some are dining on us as main courses. Learn what are the beneficials...