Episodes

Summer is here and with it water restrictions. What can you grow in a drought and how do you do it so that plants survive? Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian offers concrete suggestions for saving water and your landscape. Most of us are acquainted with everyday aches and pains. Some of us, after an injury, after surgery, after COVID, or even without an event, know a different kind of pain — one that lingers and doesn’t respond to medications. Cynthia Brian interviews Dr. Saloni Sharma, with his bo...

Author and speaker, Simon T Bailey, discusses his book Ignite the Power of WOMEN In Your Life. It speaks to men who have given short shrift to the women in their world, either unconsciously or because of self-focused prioritizing. It offers painful truths and step-by-step ways to realign and elevate the women who carry half the load in the world. And more than that, how men can enhance and recognize the total worth of the women they support. Everyone is going to age and most of the time it’s not...

Succulents have fleshy, thick leaves that store water and thrive in warm, dry conditions. They are very low maintenance, prefer dry conditions, and enjoy copious amounts of sunshine. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian talks about including succulents in a drought-ravaged landscape. Obesity in children has become a problem in the USA, especially in children ages 5-11. Obesity is a complex disease. Treatment plans are essential for improvement to build healthy habits. There is nothing better than spe...

Everyone loves watching the aerial acrobats of hummingbirds. Do you know how to attract hummingbirds to your garden and keep them there? Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian offers suggestions for feeding and encouraging them to nest in your yard! Constipation! We don’t want to talk about it, yet Americans spend $750,000 annually dealing with the issue. Find out what causes constipation and what you can do to keep yourself moving naturally. We address the challenges of scams on the StarStyle radio br...

Ask any gardener who grows a multitude of roses what they think of the species, and you’ll probably get an answer that sounds seriously star-struck. If you have not added roses to your landscape, please put them on your bucket list to plant next year. Once established, they don’t require much water, and with a bit of TLC, you, too, will enjoy seasons of splendor. The humorous yet educational memoir of a therapist's journey and the experiences of her inspiring interviewees, women who've been thro...

Are you getting enough exercise? Walking requires no equipment except comfortable shoes. Walking lifts your spirits, exercises your muscles, and gives you time to de-stress and think. Let’s take a walk. Did you have a sock monkey as a kid? Shannon Grissom’s colorful Sock Monkey Oracle provides a quick nudge and a hug to bring love and light to your day. This oracle deck will tap into your inner child and fill you with keen, fun-loving guidance to quickly help you on your journey. Each colorful c...

Trees communicate with each other, share resources, absorb greenhouse gases, and provide the oxygen we breathe. They are also food and medicine. Trees provide us with life sustaining food and medicine, and teach us that everything we need is provided by Mother Nature. Protect trees. Florida gardens illustrate the amazing biodiversity of the state as well as plant collections from other tropical areas of the world. In The Garden Tourist’s Florida: A Guide to 80 Tropical Gardens in the Sunshine St...

Are you living a happy life? If not, why not? Taking inventory of experiences and what matters most will bring you more joy. Find out how to make a list and check it twice to live a life of purpose for years of rich rewards. Who said we can't choose our parents? Cynthia Brian interviews Russian-born, Hope Silver, about her novel, Born - Against All Odds. The book is a remarkable journey of a young soul who, upon finding his ideal mother, stops at nothing to make her his own. Yet things don't alw...

Are you feeling anxious about being home so much since the pandemic? Do you feel you have too much to do and never enough time to complete the tasks? Learn such tactics to reduce the stress to be your best self. If you were to die suddenly, would your family know your wishes? Would they be able to find your files to take care of the details? Your financial and organizational road maps need to be discoverable for those who will settle your affairs. If experiencing rain in a dry season doesn’t put...

Before you go to your local nursery or garden center to shop, take photos of your yard and patio. Make a tentative plan of what projects you’d like to tackle. Peruse a catalog to find photos and descriptions of plants that you think will shine in your garden. Do you want to buy seed packets or are you planning on buying starts? Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian gives you the details. What is the Metaverse? Who will design it? What will it look like? Will it serve humanity? What will our virtual rea...

The world honors Mother Earth on Friday, April 22, 2022 and we are celebrating by participating in the Earth Gratitude eFestival. Cynthia Brian and two Be the Star You Are!® volunteers and Express Yourself! Teen Radio reporters, Ruhani and Sharanya have featured videos. The Earth Gratitude Project features sustainability tips from the most respected experts and visionaries on the planet. Cynthia Brian interviews co-founders, Chris Vanburen and Natalie Pace as well as invites Ruhani and Sharanya ...

As tax filing deadlines near, scams and fake charities rise. There are numerous nefarious tactics to get your money and even if you are a savvy filter, you could become a victim. Find out how to protect yourself from thieves. No matter how big a space you have, you will always fill it with stuff. When you are ready to declutter or purge, there are some simple storage solutions that will keep you organized. Being a manager is a tough job. Maintaining trust with those who work with you is critical...

Do you know how to negotiate so that everyone walks away a winner? Keep emotion out of the negotiation, be curious, and act in good faith. You’ll learn other critical and helpful tactics. Workers have taken the temporary break from business as usual to revaluate their priorities. Since the pandemic, employees are taking their health and family balance more seriously. How are employers responding? Increased research indicates that nature-based activities are an excellent therapeutic intervention ...

As natural resources diminish and the climate crisis grows more acute, the idea of a circular economy is gaining traction around the globe. But what is a circular economy and how is Finland leading the pack? Happy spring! On year three of the pandemic most of us are itching for a vacation to some luscious tropical isle. But if traveling to exotic locales could put us in physical danger, maybe we better find our paradise at home. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian gives you ways to find your oasis. ...

Standing in solidarity with the Ukraine, Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, gives us the motivation to plant for peace by growing vegetation in the colors of blue and yellow. We can all spring into solidarity by planting blooms for the brave. Choose a combination of specimens from both color spectrums that best represent how you feel. Cynthia Brian interviews Michele Neff Hernandez about her book Different after You. Different after You helps readers adapt to, and embrace, the version of themselve...

We condemn Russia for the invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine is the Shield of Europe defending the world from tyranny, it’s now or never to show your support for freedom and democracy in Ukraine and the world. https://www.comebackalive.in.ua The number one concern among business leaders is not Covid 19, it is cyber attacks. For individuals, phone fraudsters and con artists have exploded during the pandemic with many people losing thousands of dollars in bogus guarantees.Financial institutions are on t...

Days of heat followed by days of near-freezing cold! Out of nowhere, a beautiful hailstorm covers the ground in white pebbles. The weather forecasts sunshine or cloud cover, but no rain in future days. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian is an eternal optimist that imagines positive outcomes. If we want our gardens to survive and thrive, we need to design for the drought. She’ll help you get started to be ready for whatever transpires as the months warm. Mystery writer, Gerald Everett Jones talks to...

The 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be announced Sunday, February 27 at 5pm PT/8PM ET on TNT and TBS. Kate Winslet will present Helen Mirren with the 2021 SAG Life Achievement Award. So many great films, TV shows, actors, and actresses are nominated. Who will win? Who are your choices? This is the only awards show voted on by SAG actors. SAG member, Cynthia Brian, will provide a preview of the festivities. www.SAGAWARDS.org What are the signs that students are under too much stress? ...

In the past, February has notoriously been a drab and dreary month, but this year it is filled with fabulous flowers, unseasonal sunshine, and idyllic conditions for working outside. We need rain but for now, Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian offers tips on what to do in the February garden. Do you find it difficult to make decisions? are you a procrastinator? Not making a decision is making a decision. Find out how to make better decisions. There is never enough storage in our homes, or so it see...

The New York Times announced that host of Express Yourself!, Ruhani Chhabra, was one of eight teens out of 11,000 worldwide submissions to win for her essay, T.S.A. and Cinnamon Buns, in the their 3rd Annual Personal Narrative Essay Contest. This Be the Star You Are!® volunteer will join Cynthia Brian to read to winning essay and talk about writing. Are you indulging in self-destructive, obsessive love addictions or behaviors? Are you consistently drawn to toxic partners who are emotionally (or ...

It’s the season to prune your roses. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, encourages you to take on the task joyfully because there are no mistakes to be made. Get out your shears and loppers and give your roses their winter cut. Are you working remotely? Is it time to go back into the office? The future of work is flexibility. Is there a way for in-person working to be less stressful? Employers and employees want to figure out the best way to the future. If money was no object, would you buy a tick...

If you’ve made your resolutions for 2022, is being more kind and inclusive among your goals. When we scatter kindness, we put smiles on faces that may be frowning. In our divisive society, each person has the responsibility to support and uplift others. Do you take the challenge? Do you ever wonder if today is the “right time” to take the next step, buy a vehicle, apply to grad school, or anything else? Dr. Don Martin joins Cynthia Brian to discuss the incredible timing of our lives. Since 2008,...

Have you ordered items to be delivered to your doorstep only to realize that your packages were stolen from your front porch? Over 50% of survey respondents have suffered theft from their doorstep. What can you do to protect yourself? Winter may be keeping you from gardening, but you can have a lush oasis that is cleaning your air and enlivening your room decor with indoor plants. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, provides the details on how to make your interiors a beautiful greenhouse. Have you...

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. Sommelier Heather Brittany visits StarStyle® to announce the Danza del Sol series of hosted virtual wine tastings where people anywhere in the world can learn about various varietals from the comfort of their homes. Think and drink! Do you revel in your mistakes because you know m...