Episodes

Laughter could be the best medicine. Laughing makes you and everyone around you feel better. Instead of holding on to grudges, learn to laugh more. The nation’s deadliest drug epidemic is hitting Americans of every age. Doctors have overprescribed painkillers for years not knowing the swiftness of addiction to opioids. Find out what opioids are and how the Department of Health and Human Services is responding to the crisis. Rodents are inundating homes and gardens this year in search of water an...

We all want to save money and time when we shop. By following a few of these tips curated by Consumer Reports you can save up to 40% off your weekly food bill. Find out how to keep your food fresh and be a safety expert too. What are you waiting for? Tune in for more. The number one problem in the gardens that Cynthia Brian visits is the quality of the soil. There is a difference between dirt and soil. We can be dirt rich and soil poor. Unfortunately, many gardens are filled with lots of dirt an...

According to motivational author Alan Cohen, “Nowhere is so highly populated that it seems like somewhere. When billions of people agree that illusions are solid, it is tempting to pitch your tent on a swamp.” How can you make every day count? Helene Stapinski talks about her new memoir, MURDER IN MATERA , a story of ancestry, self-discovery, Italian traditions, and the mystery that lies beneath it all. Since the age of four, Helene heard lurid yet inspiring tales about her great-great-grandmoth...

In the summer of 1967 over one hundred thousand young people descended upon San Francisco, Golden Gate Park, and the Haight-Ashbury area to experience a season of love, peace, sex, drugs, and rock ‘n roll. The Summer of Love, as this counterculture revolution was called, celebrated with free concerts, performances, protests, and flowers. Cynthia Brian was never a hippie, but she has always been a flower child. Follow her through the garden. What is the ideal age to give birth? Did you know that ...

The benefits of being a reader enhance every moment of our life. From the moment a child is born, reading is an essential activity. Get ideas on how to grow readers for a lifetime of success. As we say at Be the Star You Are!®, “To be a leader, you must be a reader. Read, lead, succeed!” How do you teach your children the importance of financial independence? Are they financially literate? Tips on how to talk early, often, and help them invest regularly. The power of a smile has been documented ...

In this empowering book, Dr. Maisel shows how to stay sane when family isn’t, providing practical strategies that can be implemented immediately. Overcoming Your Difficult Family is a “field guide” to common types of dysfunctional families, and a big helping of real life success stories that are dinner table tested and approved. Listeners will learn to maintain inner peace in the midst of family chaos and maybe even create a better life for the whole family. When determining what college you wan...

You adore your pet. Actually, your cat, dog, or other critter is part of your family. When you go away for an extended time, do you know how to get the most out of your boarding experience. Cynthia Brian shares tips on how to find the best place to planning for emergencies. All around us, animals are acting as our therapists, trainers, mentors, and gurus- but only if we pay attention. Through their “misbehaviors”, challenges, and unwavering love, animals are conscientiously guiding us to the nex...

Today everyone walks around with a smartphone. Taking photos has become a snap. But are you taking the best photos you possibly can? Master photography with a few professional tips. Health Hero, Heather Brittany, offers tips to men to stay healthy, including the latest scientific research on prostate cancer detection and how best to maintain vigor and strength. Father’s Day is Sunday and the best gift you have give you Dad if you are fortunate enough to have him around is to write him a note to ...

Going on vacation in your car? Do you know how to pack for safety, fun, and flexibility. AAA has numerous helpful tips and we’ll glean the best ones to save you the effort. Happy Traveling. You’ve heard of creating garden rooms. Take a stroll through an eclectic landscape with Cynthia Brian as she describes the various rooms created by a collector of all things cast off and cast iron, who converted salvaged junk into artistic architecture that transforms his garden into an alluring adventure of ...

There are great reasons to get married. Love, companionship, children, ego balancing, partnerships, tax breaks. Discover a few tips on the positive reasons for getting hitched. Did you now that those luscious strawberries that you just bought could be loaded with more than a 100 different pesticides? Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian tells you the clean and the dirty and how best to grow your own. When you have to delegate a task, sometimes communicating your wishes is challenging. Show, don’t tell...

From the Greek words “holos” meaning whole and “kaustos: meaning burned, historically the word Holocaust described a sacrificial offering burned on an alter. In the 1940’s, Adolph Hitler changed the meaning of Holocaust which we now know as the horrendous mass murder and torture of over six million Jews plus four to six million non-Jews in his campaign for the “Final Solution” inhi quest for racial Aryan purity. Cynthia Brian discusses the history of the Holocaust and anti-semitism then intervie...

When you visit your family physician, do you know the right questions to ask? Most doctor visits last less than fifteen minutes and most patients leave without understanding their diagnosis. Cynthia Brian sheds light on how to listen, understand, and communicate what you need to know. YELP was founded in 2004 with the purpose of connecting people with great local businesses. By the end of 2016, 65 million unique visitors used the YELP mobile app, 24 million visited monthly via YELP, and more tha...

Between the copious showers and the solar assistance, spring is alive and lush with the grandeur of flora. Cynthia Brian’s entire garden is bursting with surprises of color, textures, and forms. Join the Goddess Gardener for some gardening playtime. In the past few decades early childhood learning has changed radically. Now that kindergarten serves as a gatekeeper, not a welcome mat, to elementary school, concerns about school preparedness kick in earlier and earlier. Kids are being forced to wo...

Want to look great, feel awesome, and be more attractive? Want to brighten the day of strangers, help people feel better, and be happier yourself? Trying smiling more. Find the power that smiling offers and show your pearly whites! When you affirm that the world is good and you recognize the sources of goodness are outside yourself, you’ll feel happier, healthier, and grateful. Set your intention to give thanks for everything you are and have. Cynthia Brian will help you appreciate the little th...

Nutritionists and cooks are once again touting the health benefits of eggs, but the controversy over cholesterol and diabetes is ongoing. Life-long chicken raiser and cottage industry egg-seller, Cynthia Brian, sheds light on the scramble with the newest statistics and research. Purple, the color of royalty, wisdom, and luxury is favored in the majority of Cynthia Brian’s botanical blooms. The nobility of the season is highlighted with the elegantly perfumed lilac, the scented grace of cascading...

Genetics account for only 25% of a person’s longevity. The rest is how you live your life. Learn tips from centenarians for a new model for aging. Join Christopher Sowton as he shares five steps to receiving the inner guidance of our dreams: Catch, Clarify, Orient, Connect, Respond . With hands-on techniques, examples from the author’s psychotherapy practice, and guidance for working with fourteen common dream motifs, his book, Dreamworking–How to Listen to the Inner Guidance of Your Dreams, sho...

It’s spring and that means the beautiful flowers and blooming trees also bring pollen. Allergy sufferers react with headaches, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes and noses. There are a few solutions that will alleviate your symptoms. Our lives are busier and busier but that doesn’t mean we can forgo our health for our hectic schedules. If you only have a few minutes, you’ll be surprised by how much you can achieve. Tune in to Health Matters for fast fixes. It’s not easy to have an end of life conversa...

If you family pet gets ill, veterinary costs can be prohibitive. As heartbreaking as it is, you don’t want to let your pet suffer nor break your budget. We’ll discuss ways to save money on vet costs while maintaining the health of your beloved family member. We are not talking about marijuana today but how to grow the most sustainable, drought resistant lawns. To manage your efforts maintaining the health, beauty, and benefits of your lawn for the remainder of the year, get started this month wi...

Colors affect everything we do from attention spans to productivity. Learn what emotions various colors can evoke and how you can use color to enhance your world. Resdiscover joy, health and abundance at The Complete Chakra Clearing Conference, April 7-9 2017 at the Embassy Suites in San Rafael, California. Event representative, Johanna Maaghul will share what tools participants will learn and gain as they clear their chakras. We are in stressful and trying times, with a divisiveness at an all-t...

Do you feel cramped in your relationship because you don’t have a space or place of your own? To be at peace and enjoy harmony everyone needs personal space, emotionally and physically. Find out how to carve that niche for yourself. If you loved Peter Pan, you’ll love New York Times best selling author Chanda Hahn’s novel, Lost Girl. Wendy doesn’t remember anything about Neverland and Peter just wants to forget. A fun read from the first book of the Neverwood Chronicles will have you anxious to ...

Can foods actually boost your feel good quotient? The answer is “YES” and we’ll talk about the best antidepressant edibles that will make you happy and healthy. Have you always wanted to be on TV or in movies? What’s stopping you? Acting coach and author of The Business of Show Business will show you how getting on a set may be easier than ever at any age. The more “real person” you are the better! What do you do when your insurance company denies your coverage? Know your rights and how to fight...

The good news is that spring is coming and with it an abundance of flowers and beauty. All you have to do is look around to witness the beautiful blossoms on pear and peach trees. St. Patrick’s Day is next week and Cynthia Brian is practicing her Gaelic and preparing her shamrock arrangements. Tune in for a bit of the Irish. The 3rd Annual Spring Cannabis Business Expo is in its final day today held in San Diego, California. After the passing of Proposition 64, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, a...

What do you do when you are asked to do something or go somewhere and you really don’t want to participate? Learning to say “no” respectfully is an art and we’ll give you ways to be polite and firm. Spoiler alert! You are probably throwing out over $2000 worth of edible goods annually. Find out what the “sell by” and “enjoy by” dates really mean and discover ways to reduce food waste. Who hasn’t looked in the mirror with disgust at the reflection? We are all our worst critics but it is time to s...

Rain, rain, and more rain! With the many years of drought experienced in California, can our parched soils accommodate the abundance of precipitation or are we getting a prescription for flooding, landslides, and toppling trees. Find out ways to manage the winter H20. Are you dressing your dog for the cold? Be careful, you may be overheating her. Tips on protecting your pet from the elements to keep pooch be healthy and happy. The mindfulness movement is growing. Are you being sold marketing cla...