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How To Get Your Glow Going- The Natural Way

On July 29, 2016 / Aging Gracefully, Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living, Physical Beauty

Do you glow? I don’t mean in the irradiated sense or sparkled up with bling bling. I mean a glow that is your natural radiance. The “glow” is when your skin is clear; your hair shines, your eyes are bright; your energy is strong. You exude vitality and brilliance that cannot be purchased in a bottle or wrapped around your body. Clothes, jewelry and makeup can enhance your glow, but they cannot create it or replace it. Many say being in love and having a healthy fulfilling sex life helps. I agree, because your glow comes from inner peace, a sense

What Made These Two Die Hard Vegans Start Eating Fish?

On July 29, 2016 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living, Nutrition and Diet

Authors of “The Vegan Cheat Sheet,“ Amy Cramer and Lisa McComsey have been vegan eaters for many years. Amy teaches vegan cooking classes and is founder of Vegan Eats which produces grab- and- go vegan meals sold in Whole Foods stores and online. Lisa is an avid marathoner, cyclist and widely published freelance writer. They live the vegan lifestyle. Or at least they did. In their new book, “Seagan Eating” (Tarcher Perigree) Amy and Lisa explain their choice to go “seagan,” as in adding fish to their vegan diet. Here is a big reason these

She’s Got Your Back! Fearless Fabulous You! July 25

On July 25, 2016 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living, Women's Health

Reports have stated that a sedentary life is not great for your health. Poor posture such as slouching can affect the health of your spine. Long periods of inactivity can lead to obesity, poor cardiovascular health, diabetes and even some cancers according to this report by The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. During the summer many of us travel by car or plane long distances sitting in cramped spaces which is not good for our health. Adults often take on physical activities with properly preparing their bodies. Dr. Charla Fischer, a spinal surgeon with Columbia University Medical Center, will discuss

Fearless Fabulous You! Don’t Work Yourself To Death!

On July 25, 2016 / Careers, Healthy Living

The news report caught my eyes: “Study reveals that women are literally working themselves to death.” Data shows that women who work longer hours – 50-60+ hours a week have elevated (in some cases triple) risks for heart disease, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, asthma and depression. Women’s health risks are higher than that for men. Women in this country fought hard to win the right to work outside the home, and we’re still fighting to earn the same wages as men. Equity in the workplace has always been a goal and has made many of us work harder and longer

July, 18, 4pm EST on Fearless Fabulous You!

On July 18, 2016 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living, Inspiring Women

Imagine living and working around the world on your time with your son, while making money for your self and making a difference for others through coaching and philanthropy. Sounds good, right? Meet Stephanie Synclair. After working 10 years in corporate America, Stephanie hit a rut and completely changed her life. In the last 7 years, she’s published 5 best selling business and lifestyle books as well as helped hundreds of women completely transform their lives by building their own 6 figure and multi 6 figure brands. In Stephanie’s latest book, “Shut Up and Do the Work,” she outlines five character traits

Pearls of Wisdom for Your Pearly Whites

On May 16, 2016 / Aging Gracefully, Healthy Living

What do you notice first about someone you meet? Their eyes? Their smile? Their hair? According to a survey about first impressions with online dating participants conducted by Buzzfeed and Crest Whitestrips, over 23% of the 150,000 respondents said a person’s smile is the first thing they noticed. In fact several surveys (many naturally sponsored by companies who want to improve your teeth) report that bad teeth and breath are a #1 turnoff. Here’s one from the blog BeautyintheBag.com “Is your not quite so killer smile killing your love life?” Healthy white teeth and a smile that illuminates your face are attributes we all

Beauty Recipes from the Kitchen with Heather Marianna

On April 10, 2016 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living

According to Beauty Kitchen Founder Heather Marianna “The kitchen isn’t just for cooking anymore.” I get it! Since I was a young girl in college with a limited beauty budget I was always looking for natural, homemade solutions to caring for my skin, hair and nails. I was a fan of the skin care authority, Aida Gray, who had legions of Hollywood actresses and clients and a book on natural beauty. Store brought products, from mayonnaise and yogurt to honey, sugar, oatmeal, banana and eggs are just some of the ingredients I’ve mixed in various concoctions and applied to my face.

When “Good in Bed” Means a Good Night’s Sleep

On April 2, 2016 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living

These days my definition of being “good in bed” refers less to sex and more to getting a decent night’s sleep. Like many adults I am challenged with bouts of nighttime wakefulness (aka insomnia). And I am not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Insufficient sleep is a public health problem.” An estimated 50 to 70 million U.S. adults have sleep or wakefulness disorder. Source The reality is: What most people are not getting enough of in bed is a good night’s sleep. Hopefully by having better Zzzzs you’ll feel more on your A-game. What I

Think Twice Before Booking Elective Surgery

On April 2, 2016 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living, Men's Health, Women's Health

Many years ago I had elective surgery. While I was happy with the outcome, I had an unwelcome side effect: a pretty awful infection at the incision site that took weeks to clear up. I’m not alone. Many people have contracted nasty infections from surgical procedures. Serious infections can also result from everyday cuts and scrapes. When I was a very young girl I contracted blood poisoning after stepping on a pine needle walking barefoot in the yard and had to be hospitalized. My symptoms were a red line creeping up my leg from my foot and pain. Hearing the news this past

She Makes Soup with Soul- Elina Fuhrman- Fearless Fabulous Women

On March 4, 2016 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living, Inspiring Women

The healing power of soup can never be underestimated. A warm bowl of chicken soup will ease a cold. A mug of nourishing bone broth may be the only thing a cancer patient in treatment can tolerate. A cup of tomato soup with a toasty sandwich brings back happy childhood memories. A simmering pot of vegetable soup laced with herbs and spices warms a kitchen and a few hearts around the table. And that’s just the warm soup! Then there’s the zing of a tangy gazpacho on a summer afternoon, the silkiness of chilled Spring pea soup and my memories watching my soup loving father’s

The Secret Ingredients for a Sexier You May Be in Your Kitchen

On February 15, 2016 / Healthy Living, Nutrition and Diet

If your love life has fizzled you might need to rethink your kitchen prowess to cook up more sizzle in the boudoir. And learn to bake a wickedly good pumpkin pie or cinnamon-pumpkin muffins. Around the world many foods we eat have been heralded as aphrodisiacs to enhance your libido. Thanks to Dr. Diana Hoppe, a recent guest on my radio show, Fearless Fabulous You!, her fabulous book “Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You” offers a list of “get you in the mood” foods. Here’s a link to the show on iHeart.com and free iHeart App. But, first….why pumpkin pie? According to a study

Fab Books: The Planet Friendly Diet- Steps You Can Take Today for Optimal Health

On February 14, 2016 / Cooking Tips, Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living, Nutrition and Diet

Cat Smiley runs a successful weight loss retreat in Whistler, Canada. (Whistler Fitness Vacations) where women undergo a healthy boot camp for 1-12 weeks. But for anyone who can’t make it to Canada, Cat has just released “The Planet Friendly Diet: Your 21 Day Guide to Sustainable Weight Loss and Optimal Health” (New Society Publishers). I like this book’s practical approach, easy recipes and no nonsense approach. Here are a few of Cat’s tips that I am taking to heart: