Episodes
1085
Oct. 8, 2025
Disaster Sanitation and Emergency Care
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Could there be anything worse than a sanitation system failure when intestinal microbes like E. coli leak into the environment? It happens in national disasters, wars, and sewage back-ups. Find out ways you can keep yourself and your family protected from the effects of human waste ...
10125
Oct. 1, 2025
Space Organization and Autumn Gardening
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Does your home or workspace feel cluttered and unorganized? Have you designated a specific space for every little thing you own? If you want to feel less-stressed and have more time to enjoy life instead of always looking for something, it is time to organize your life, home, and bu...
9245
Sept. 24, 2025
From First Job to Career
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Volunteerism pays off. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and Americorps study, which tracks civic engagement across the nation, in the United States in one year, more than 5 billion hours were completed by volunteers. Get involved with a charity that shares your passions. Cynthia...
915
Sept. 17, 2025
Collagen and Posture
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Collagen accounts for almost 1/3 of the total proteins in our bodies. The need for collagen can be satisfied through the foods we eat. However, is it a good idea to take a supplement? As children, our parents instructed us to stand up straight. It turns out that good psoture is imp...
910
Sept. 10, 2025
Coffee and Repair or Replace
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Research indicates that people who drink one to three cups of coffee a day were 14 percent less likely to have died from any cause during the eleven-year follow-up than those who did not drink coffee. What do you need to know about coffee and how can you purchase the best beans? Wh...
935
Sept. 3, 2025
The Importance of Teeth and Garden Mishaps
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! A smile gives your face value. And your teeth are an important par...
27
Aug. 27, 2025
REM Sleep, Conserving Water
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Sleep is critical to health. One sleep stage, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, plays a pivotal role in our mental processing and overall health. How much REM sleep do you need and how can you increase it? Water is essential to life. Fresh water is limited. Are you conserving water i...
820
Aug. 20, 2025
Reading, Ranching, Rattlesnakes, Radio, and Wine!
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Summer reading combines enjoyment, learning, and relaxation. Reading is relaxing, and it keeps our brains sharp. What is your next read? https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/the-joys-of-summer-reading? Marketing Coordinator at VoiceAmerica joins Cynthia Brian for a fun conversation...
813
Aug. 13, 2025
Digital versus Paper, Empty Nesters
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Are you a person who writes everything down on paper, or do you put your reminders on a digital device? What are the pros and cons of both? Paper can get lost, and digital can have dying batteries. Cynthia Brian likes to use both! What’s the best way you organize yourself? Kids wil...
1404
Aug. 6, 2025
Gardening Boots and James Twyman
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Boots and gardening are bedfellows. Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian shares the reasons for sturdy footwear as she offers tips for summer gardening. You may know James Twyman’s international reputation as “The Peace Troubadour”—a renowned leader who steps into dangerous war-torn coun...
1296
July 30, 2025
Sunshine Safety and Alcohol Free
Tune in to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! In the United States in 2024, heat killed more people than hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, or wind, according to the National Weather Service. Sun exposure damages skin, and sweating dehydrates the body. When our body gets too hot, it stops functioning properly, which can lead to a ...
725
July 23, 2025
Loneliness, Travel Traps
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! The new epidemic in the United States is loneliness. Loneliness is associated with a 30% increased risk for death—that is the same as smoking 15 cigarettes daily! We will discuss ways to deter loneliness. If you need help, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Have you ever rec...
1404
July 16, 2025
Diminished Capacity, Potty Training
Tune in to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! What is “diminished capacity”? How can you protect yourself and your loved ones when cognitive decline arises? Planning for this occurrence can be problematic. Tips are discussed. Do you have a toddler that you are attempting to potty train? It can be a frustrating experience as t...
7925
July 9, 2025
Sunshine Garden and Smartphone Safety
Tune in to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Why do we love summer so much? Besides the fun in the sun with camping, picnics, festivals, barbecues, swimming, boating, beaches, and plenty of outdoor activities, Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, adds another reason: the sumptuous sunshine transforms gardens into vibrant living c...
7225
July 2, 2025
The Big Hop and Declaring a Major
Tune in to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! In 1919, in Newfoundland, four teams of aviators raced to be the first to fly, non-stop, across the Atlantic. Only one team, after a death-defying flight, made it to Ireland. Cynthia Brian interviews author David Rooney about his book, THE BIG HOP, which tells the inspiring story o...
62525
June 25, 2025
Rattlesnakes and Summer Organization
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Growing up on a farm, Cynthia Brian encountered numerous rattlesnakes. Rattlesnakes are native to California and essential to the environment. But they also cause fear. Find out what you need to know to keep yourself and your pets safe while enjoying nature. Summer is here, and tha...
61825
June 18, 2025
Growing Herbs and No Fake Plants
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Grow your own herbs and spice up your cuisine while adding nutrients to your diet. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian will share information on how easy it is to grow parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, and more in pots or in plots. Do you have fake plants in your house? Do you care about...
61125
June 11, 2025
Mocktails and Housecleaning
Tune in to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Members of Gen Z are drinking less alcohol than previous generations. But they are gathering with friends to enjoy delicious, fancy mocktails. Find out why buzz-free beverages are taking off! Studies reveal that the air inside our houses is more polluted than the air outside. We d...
6425
June 4, 2025
Spring into Summer and Doctor Deficits
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, shares what’s happening in the late spring garden and suggests preparations for a summer splurge. Information on protecting yourself from tick bites and growing delicious tomatoes. By 2037, it is expected that there will be a doctor deficit of 187,1...
52825
May 28, 2025
Sleep Hygiene, Credit Cards
Tune in to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Do you have a regular bedtime routine? Are you avoiding screens, eating too late, or napping late in the afternoon? In this segment, information on how to get your needed zzzz’s. If trouble persists, contact a medical professional. How many credit cards do you have? How many do yo...
52125
May 21, 2025
Women's Health Month, Storage, and Home Insurance
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! May is Women’s Health Month—a time to shine a light on the unique health needs of women and to recognize the power of prevention, education, and early detection. It’s also a time to elevate the vital role research plays in shaping a healthier future for women across the country. Do...
51425
May 14, 2025
Mediterranean Gardens and Backyard Birds
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! California is considered the only state in the United States with a Mediterranean climate characterized by mild, wet winters, warm, dry summers, and glorious springs. Just like our gardens here, southern Frances landscapes flourish with trees, fruits, and herbs. Joim Goddess Gardene...
5725
May 7, 2025
YOLO, Community, Mother's Day
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Do you live by the motto “You Only Live Once?” YOLO spending is less about things and more about experiences. The pandemic shifted the perspective of saving to spending. Are we ready for an increased demand for investing? Are you lonely? Do you use social media as a way to build co...
43025
April 30, 2025
Fevers and Writing Matters
Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! When you or a loved one has a fever, do you know what to do? Some people run cooler or higher than 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, with doctors considering anything over 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit a fever. What causes a fever and how dangerous is it? What you write can change someone's life...