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Porch Pirates, Houseplant Heaven, Diabetes Diagnosis

3 min

Porch Pirates, Houseplant Heaven, Diabetes Diagnosis

by Cynthia Brian 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 inter

Dan Millman’s Peaceful Warrior, Green 2022, Aftermath of 1/6/21, DeClutter Your Life

Cynthia Brian

4 min

Dan Millman’s Peaceful Warrior, Green 2022, Aftermath of 1/6/21, DeClutter Your Life

Happy New Year! Can you believe we are already in 2022 and the pandemic is still with us? Today’s program will help you be your best self on this year’s journey. Cynthia Brian interviews bestselling author Dan Millman as he describes his quest for meaning in the modern world. Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit offers reflections on the extraordinary experiences that shaped Dan Millman’s evolution from childhood dreamer to world-class athlete over a span of two decades, through mi

Finding Your Purpose, Enhance Your Child, MatchMaking, and Workplace Wardrobe

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Finding Your Purpose, Enhance Your Child, MatchMaking, and Workplace Wardrobe

Do you question the meaning of life and wonder what your purpose is? Discover your innate talents and gifts and get ready for a new year of passion, purpose, and possibilities. As parents our greatest wish is for our children to have self-esteem, confidence, and be good people. What can we do to positively encourage these traits? Discover the secrets to raising happy, well-balanced kids. A new pattern emerged with singles looking for a mate an effect of the pandemic. Emotiona

Christmas Caring with Special Guest Nola Hennessy

Cynthia Brian

4 min

Christmas Caring with Special Guest Nola Hennessy

It has been a challenging 22 months, yet we remain upbeat and positive about the future. We will count our blessings, be present for our loved ones, honor those who have died, express gratitude for all that we have, and pray for peace on our planet. We will hear Nola Hennessy’s thoughts on valuing life, being thankful for our blessings, how to focus on the future while acknowledging the past, and how to empower others to make positive change. Over the last 12 years Nola has

Sleep Fix, Gut Ecosystem, Altruism and Reading

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Sleep Fix, Gut Ecosystem, Altruism and Reading

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/134820/sleep-fix-gut-ecosystem-altruism From renowned ABC News anchor/correspondent and former insomniac Diane Macedo, comes a practical, user-friendly guide to getting better sleep. The Sleep Fix flips the switch on common advice, illuminating the reporter’s relentless search for how to get a good night’s sleep and the surprising, scientific, and practical solutions she found along the way. Cynthia Brian interviews Diane Macedo to learn a

Season of Gratitude, Counterfeit Goods, Smell Study

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Season of Gratitude, Counterfeit Goods, Smell Study

Are you feeling grateful? December marks the season of gratitude and giving. Autumn boasts cooler weather and nature’s spectacular showcase of colorful leaves on shrubs and trees as we ramp up for holiday festivities. We show our appreciation for living. Have you bought a designer bag at a discount price only to find out that it was a fake? How can you reduce your chances of buying counterfeit products? There are red flags to be aware of and you’ll find out how to be a more s

Gardening with the Senses, Grass Roots, Travel Packing

Cynthia Brian

1 min

Gardening with the Senses, Grass Roots, Travel Packing

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Disaster Preparedness, Restaurant Etiquette, Destructive Connections

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Disaster Preparedness, Restaurant Etiquette, Destructive Connections

What is your emergency plan if a disaster occurs? Is your “Go Bag” packed and ready/ Where will you go? Who will you contact? What things do you need to do to prepare in advance in case the worst happens? As you start going back to enjoy a restaurant experience, there are some new rules of participation. Are you polite and use manners when you go out to eat? Restaurants are run by people who work hard to provide a service to diners. You’ll get the low-down on how to act, comm

22nd Anniversary of Be the Star You Are!, 20 Years of 9/11, Vacation Living

Cynthia Brian

3 min

22nd Anniversary of Be the Star You Are!, 20 Years of 9/11, Vacation Living

Be the Star You Are!® 501 c 3 charity launched on 9/9/1999 with just a few volunteers with a dream to empower women, families, and youth by providing positive media messages, increased literacy, and tools for living. No one realized that 22 years later, BTSYA would be a recognized as a top non profit for arts, culture, and empowerment, especially for teens. Founder and Executive Director will celebrate the anniversary with an overview of the amazing history of this grassroots

Getting Together, Digital Dope, College Living Spaces

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Getting Together, Digital Dope, College Living Spaces

Humans are social beings and we like getting together. With warm weather predicted for the next two months, gathering in our gardens for a picnic, barbecue, or just a chat will be a safer method of communing. Fete the final days of summer with a casual gathering or formal gala. A setting in nature sets the tone for a festive, friendly, and safe celebration for the benefit of everyone. Get vaccinated! Are you addicted to video games? What about social media, your phone, emails

Pet Partners, Letting Go of Nothing, Back to School

Cynthia Brian

4 min

Pet Partners, Letting Go of Nothing, Back to School

Did you adopt a pet during this pandemic? Have you been spending 24/7 with your new furry family friend because you’ve been working from home? What are you going to do when you have to go back to the office? Many pet owners want to bring their animals to the office. Peter Russell’s Letting Go of Nothing, is a practical and empowering approach to the age-old quest to let go of the thoughts and feelings that block happiness, impede change, and hinder self-acceptance. Cynthia Br

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Get Vaccinated, Flying, Managing Time

The U.S. had more than 38 million confirmed Covid-19 cases and 640,000 deaths as of August 18, 2021. Only about 50.3% of the population have been fully vaccinated. Vaccine resisters offer many rationales for why they do not have to be vaccinated. but what is more important than your health and safety? The enemy is the virus. It can’t mutate if it can’t replicate. Get vaccinated Flying used to be pleasurable. It was even called the “friendly skies”. Air rage is on the uptick.

Cynthia Brian

4 min

Cynthia Brian’s Life Mantra, Sacred Spaces, Nature’s Orchestra, Vaccine Update

Businesses, airlines, and healthcare facilities are now requiring employees to be vaccinated. An unvaccinated person is about 50 times more likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19 than a vaccinated person, and nearly 300 times more likely to die if infected. Compelling data. Are you vaccinated? Take your shot. Cynthia Brian has only three rules in life: Smile, Have Fun, and Be Wild and Wacky. When you read any of her books in her Be the Star You Are!® series, you’ll find yours

Water Wisely, Climate Change Effects, Back to School Tips

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Water Wisely, Climate Change Effects, Back to School Tips

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132559/water-matters-climate-change-effects-back-to-school-tips Besides the financial burden of re-landscaping, maintaining a garden during a drought is essential not only for the aesthetics and beauty a garden provides but for keeping your home cooler and contributing to a fire safety zone. If you let your plants and trees die, your parched landscape could become a fire hazard. Water is essential to life. Water matters. Our health, safety

Summer Perennials, Stay Cool, Preventing Food Poisoning

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Summer Perennials, Stay Cool, Preventing Food Poisoning

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132452/summer-perennials-stay-cool-preventing-food-poisoning In the heat of summer, can you keep your garden flowers blooming? By planting specific perennials grown to thrive in heat, you can have a beautiful landscape all summer long. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian shares her personal favorites. How do you stay cool in hot weather? Everyone loves outdoor activities but the summer season brings heat-related illness as well as fatalities.

Bastille Day, Bee Thoughtful, July Gardening

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Bastille Day, Bee Thoughtful, July Gardening

During the unrest of 1789, on July 14 a mob approached the Bastille to demand the arms and ammunition stored there, and, when the forces guarding the structure resisted, the attackers captured the prison and released the seven prisoners held there. The taking of the Bastille signaled the beginning of the French Revolution. Vive la France! Honeybees reflect the health of the environment. Our agriculture depends on the pollination of honeybees. If bees continue to die, consumer

Climate Change Help, Breathe for Life, Energy Food

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Climate Change Help, Breathe for Life, Energy Food

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131984/climate-change-help-breathe-for-life-energy-food It’s overwhelming to ponder the climate disasters that the world is experiencing including hotter temperatures, rising sea levels, wildfires, tornadoes, flooding, hurricanes, and more. Our individual behaviors can make a difference if we adjust our habits to help. If you are feeling stressed and anxious, try belly breathing. Taking a deep breath relaxes us as it stimulates the vagus n

Travel Scams, Healing with Nature, Rose Colored Glasses

Cynthia Brian

4 min

Travel Scams, Healing with Nature, Rose Colored Glasses

Pandemic fatigue has most people looking forward to taking a trip. People have been saving money to travel and are ready to go. The scammers are also ready to take your money. Find out how to play by the rules, stay safe, and get the vacation you’ve been waiting for. Dr. Rochelle Calvert offers a unique and effective approach to healing trauma that uses nature- and body-based mindfulness practices to promote peace and wholeness with her new book, Healing with Nature. Proving

Grow Your Groceries, Dementia Testing, Kids and Books

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Grow Your Groceries, Dementia Testing, Kids and Books

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131849/grow-your-groceries-dementia-testing-kids-and-books To battle food insecurity, grow your own groceries. Global food waste is equal to 1/3 of all available food. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian explains how you can save money, waste not, and eat healthy by planting the crops you enjoy. If you are trying to discern if your forgetfulness is normal or something more serious, you may need to see your physician for a cognitive screening.

Home Fire Preparation, Daddy’s Day, Relationships with Adult Kids

Cynthia Brian

3 min

Home Fire Preparation, Daddy’s Day, Relationships with Adult Kids

In continuation of Cynthia Brian’s series on preparing for a wildfire, in this episode she’ll discuss preparing your home to reduce a fire and keep you safe from fire resistive construction, vegetation management, to emergency responder access. Did you know that the origin of Father’s Day occurred because of Mother’s Day? Fathers are critical to a child’s well-being. How do you honor your daddy? It’s Father’s Day on June 20 so it’s time to celebrate the wonderful fathers who

Passion, Purpose, & Possibility Producer

Cynthia Brian

Empowerment Architect