Episodes

Why should you be drinking kombucha daily? What is it and what are the benefits? Heather Brittany drinks this revitalizing liquid daily and brings this 2000 year old beverage to our attention in Health Matters for a stronger body and mind. When life gives us lemons, do we make lemonade? How do we bounce back from tragic and traumatic events? Boost your recovery with life success coach, Cynthia Brian’s insights. Research is touting the wellness benefits of daily meditation. What do we need to do,...

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. At least two million Americans are afflicted with the disease, half have lost vision and 10 % are completely blind. Health Hero, Heather Brittany gives you the good news on how to prevent and treat with early diagnosis. “Wind” and “water” is the literal translation of FengShui (pronounce Fung Schway). It is based on the Taoist belief that everything in life is interconnected and living on purpose. Cynthia Brian will explain the prin...

In her ground-breaking interview series, Tania Moloney (Mum and founder of Nurture in Nature Australia), harvests the wisdom of experts across the world who will guide you in cultivating strong and meaningful bonds with your children. You’ll hear from some of the world’s leading advocates and practitioners who help connect children and families with and in nature, along with researchers, educators, emotional intelligence specialists, environmental champions, relationship experts, parenting exper...

Mother’s Day is around the corner. What do you do to remember the woman who birthed or raised you? Come celebrate mom’s with Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian. David Gottfried is known as the father of the global green building movement: founding the U.S. Green Building Council and World Green Building Councils. His book, Explosion Green is a personal memoir that tells the 20-year story of the formation and impact of USGBC (and LEED) and the World Green Building Council, now in 100 countries. A...

Want to build serious stamina? Health Hero, Heather Brittany kicks the fatigue with a proven routine that provides everlasting energy. Get your motor running! From the time kids are toddlers, they need to be learning the lessons of finances. Cynthia Brian shows them the money and teaches kids to save and invest. We are one quarter through the year. Are you staying motivated to rock your resolutions? Cynthia Brian keeps you on track with simple strategies that stick.

Yasmin Shiraz writes, directs, and produces books, films, and web series that explore social issues in an entertaining manner. Her newest book is Accused, a real life fiction following the main characters as they deal with an incident involving sexual assaults on college campuses with one character being falsely accused of a crime. Yasmin chats with The Mother/Daughter Dynamic Duo, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany, about her book and her mission to deal with issues critical to youth. Behind ev...

Did you know there are non-invasive tests to detect underlying diseases beside the normal blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood work-ups? Heather Brittany reveals surprising screenings that provide early warning signs of dementia, Parkinson’s and premature deaths in Health Matters. Seventeen Magazine Summer Club author Amalie Howard brings her international imagination to her prolific YA books including Alpha Goddess, Waterfelll, Bloodspell, The Almost Girl, and the upcoming Oceanborn. Born on ...

Simple changes in the way you eat and exercise are the surest ways to prevent heart disease. Can a lifestyle change really make the difference? In Health Matters, Heather Brittany gives you five steps to a heart healthy you. Simone De La Rue is the fitness industry’s hottest trainer helping A-list actresses like Naomi Watts and Anne Hathaway achieve the body they desire with her unique strength training and cardio fitness programs. Now, she’s sharing her program with everyone in BODY BY SIMONE: ...

Dean Silvers (Spanking the Monkey, Flirting with Disaster) is an award-winning independent Hollywood producer who helped launch the career of David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle) and who Casey Affleck has called “the king of independent film.” His new book, Secrets of Breaking into the Film and TV Business, examines how to enter the film industry in this new age of Kickstarter, YouTube sensations, and web series. Are you worried about new warnings on pain medications? Do y...

How often to you go out to eat? When you do splurge, is it for fast food or a gourmet meal? Have you noticed that there seems to be only the high and low ends of the dining experience in restaurants these days? Heather Brittany talks about the prices of eating out and the lack of great food at reasonable prices. What happens to your online data after you die? Never thought about it? It’s time you need to consider how your beneficiaries will access your passwords, financial records, and other imp...

Every year we learn more about medical revelations, better exercises, effective diets, and what’s good and bad for us. Heather Brittany shares groundbreaking studies that may shock you in Health Matters. Isolation and loneliness are deadly companions. The lack of social interaction is a predictor of death. Cynthia Brian unveils new research on the subject while supplying resources on how to prevent this desolation. Money can begin and end relationships. Finances play a major role in being a gene...

Welcome to Starstyle®-Be the Star You Are!® with your hosts Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany on the Voice America Empowerment Channel. Our goal is to seed, stimulate, and support space for positive, meaningful conversations that will get you talking around the dinner table. When your feet hurt, your entire body aches. Fitness starts at the bottom. Heather Brittany shows you how to make your feet happy for strength and mobility in Health Matters. Cynthia Brian rescued a newborn squirrel and rep...

Are vitamin tablets hazardous to your health? If you are consuming herbal supplements, what’s on the label may not be what’s in the tablet. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany uncovers secrets you need to know. It’s almost springtime in our gardens. Do you know what needs to be done to help your garden thrive? Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, brings her helpful gardening guide to the airwaves. What wants to budget? Probably no one, yet taking a good hard look at where our money is going is neces...

Breaking a thirty-five year silence on her sexual assault in 1977 as a 13 year old girl by the infamous movie director, Roman Polanski, Samantha Geimer, shares her story in her memoir, The Girl, as she reflects on the events of the one day that changed her life and the repercussions that followed in the notorious Hollywood sex scandal. It’s been the season of movie, music, and TV award shows, glamorous events where both men and women strut their stuff and show their best assets. What are the sec...

Do you get cold sores? Are you plagued with stinky feet? Are your eyes constantly dry? In Health Matters, Heather Brittany prescribes relief for common ailments that dry you crazy. By February, most of the resolutions made on January 1st have been waylaid. February is the perfect month to create our year’s gardening goals. If we do a little at a time, step by step, and commit to success, we will achieve our desires. There is a saying, “by the inch, it’s a cinch.”

A woman of passion, love, and positive power, Nola Hennessy, established Serenidad Consulting LLC in the USA to provide education, peace negotiation, and consulting aimed at restoring goodness in people’s actions and words, improving and nurturing relationships for excellent outcomes to foster values that enable living in a peaceful, meaningful way. Nola’s award-winning books offer messages of compassion. And the winner is…Pamela Lewis wins First Place in the 10th Annual National Be the Star You...

On February 9, 1964, four guys from Liverpool performed on the Ed Sullivan show. The Beatles changed pop culture forever and became known as the Fab Four. Fifty years later, the music scene is still reverberating from the British invasion. In T42, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brian discuss Beatlemania. February is the month of love and it is notoriously the coldest and most dreary time of the year. For nature lovers, it seems there may not be much to do in the outdoor landscape. Goddess Gardener, C...

Winter’s short days and long nights can take a toll on your mental health. For some people, they trigger a condition known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. A deficiency in Vitamin D could be the culprit. Heather Brittany shows us how to beat the winter blues. Technology has invaded our gardens. With a download to our smart phones, gardeners can simply access apps that will solve most questions, introduce us to new species, diagnose problems, and create the ultimate landscape. Cynthia Bria...

The chance of being in an airline accident may be slim, but there are things you can do to ensure personal safety before you board your next flight. In T42, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian offer tips for flying high. The California Legislature has approved new laws for motorists. Find out what you need to know regarding licenses, meters, fees, and HOV lanes. Also get tips to ensure headlight effectiveness and the new safety features installed on the latest model cars. It’s easy to connect wit...

Welcome to Starstyle®-Be the Star You Are!® with your hosts Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany on the Voice America Empowerment Channel. Our goal is to seed, stimulate, and support space for positive, meaningful conversations that will get you talking around the dinner table. The 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards airs live on TNT and TBS Saturday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. A primetime encore presentation will follow at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Who will win? Will it be 12 Years a Slave, D...

Are you on track for a healthy year? Heather Brittany, health guru, shares ways to keep you fit and balanced without breaking your resolutions. Gardeners have the strength of character and the desire to make the world a more beautiful place, one seedling at a time. Even in January there is much to do in our winter landscape. Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian walks us through the rain, sleet, and snow to prepare us for a spring show stopper. The magazines promote looking forever young by advertising...

Happy 2014! Are you ready to jumpstart your life to major success? With the dawn of a new year, author and professional counselor, Frank Healy, leads us through his special exercise 1 B, Flooding the Negative with the Positive to help us transform any negative memories into positive ones from his life empowering book, Heal Your Memories, Change Your Life. Frank Healy is one of only 33 people in the world who has been classified as having Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory from the Universit...

It’s a gala Christmas celebration with the Mother/Daughter Goddess Gals. The tree is trimmed, the fire is blazing, the carolers are singing. Ring your bells and join the holiday party with Santa’s angels, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany as they bring good will to all. Casting director and studio executive Jen Rudin, shares Confessions of a Casting Director for anyone pursuing an acting career. Filled with checklists, practical instruction and easy-to-follow game plans, as well as advice from ...

It’s a gala Christmas celebration with the Mother/Daughter Goddess Gals. The tree is trimmed, the fire is blazing, the carolers are singing. Ring your bells and join the holiday party with Santa’s angels, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany as they bring good will to all. With up-to-the-minute advice from longtime casting director and studio executive Jen Rudin, Confessions of a Casting Director is essential for anyone pursuing an acting career. Filled with checklists, practical instruction and e...