Cynthia Brian

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Love Dad, Life at Hamilton, Let the Sun Shine

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Love Dad, Life at Hamilton, Let the Sun Shine

Love, Dad: How My Father Died ..Then Told Me He Didn’t details Mike Anthony's true story as he pulls himself out of despair, and alongside his family, finds true connection and communication with his dad once again. So compelling is his story that Netflix chose to feature it in three episodes of their series Surviving Death. Life at Hamilton by Mike Anthony, details true stories of the interactions between himself, the bar manager at Hamilton on Broadway, and the patrons who

Let the Sun Shine In!

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Let the Sun Shine In!

Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian, the Goddess Gardener By Cynthia Brian “When the moon is in the Seventh House And Jupiter aligns with Mars Then peace will guide the planets And love will steer the stars. This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius.” Lyrics to Age of Aquarius by The 5th Dimension Astrologers don’t agree that it is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, but one thing is certain, until February 18th, we are living under the sign of Aquarius. It has not felt like

Covid and Relationships in Retirement, Building Brain Power

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Covid and Relationships in Retirement, Building Brain Power

Over 450, 000 and climbing is the number of fatalities from Covid-19 here in the United States, with thousands of deaths happening in senior living facilities. Aging at home could be a better answer to living with covid in retirement. Relationships are challenging any day but when two people retire the relationship can become more complicated. Sometimes it takes ten or more years in retirement before couples feel satisfied. So how can we transition from a working life as a co

Valentine’s Day and Relationship Building

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Valentine’s Day and Relationship Building

Express Yourself!™ and host Andrea Smith welcome a new reporter, Diya Hituvalli with her segment, Silver Lining. Diya shares fun historical and trivia facts about the celebration of Valentine’s Day, a celebration that began with the Romans who, on February 14th, executed clergyman Valentine who was performing banned marriages for soldiers. Diya offers facts and fiction with humor and wit. Both teens offer tips about how to celebrate during the pandemic, whether with a partner

February Celebrations, Health at Home, Prune and Plan, Vaccine Rollout

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February Celebrations, Health at Home, Prune and Plan, Vaccine Rollout

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/128331/health-at-home-prune-and-plan-vaccine-rollout February is American Heath Month and Black History Month. It also celebrate two significant holidays, Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day. During Covid-19, people are afraid to visit a physician for preventative care. The good news is that patients can take care of their health at home with virtual consultations, home monitoring, and testing devices. Find out what you can do to stay heal

How to Survive Happily during the Pandemic

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How to Survive Happily during the Pandemic

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/128497/how-to-survive-happily-during-the-pandemic In this hour, teen host Andrea Smith brings to light a positive outlook on everything that is going on around COVID-19. Starting off with an update about COVID-19 and vaccines, Andrea explains what is important to know about the situation at hand right now. She then follows with a segment on mindfulness and self-love, two things that we all need right now. Finally, she wraps up the show wit

Surviving Cancer Twice, Self-care, Banning Perfect

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Surviving Cancer Twice, Self-care, Banning Perfect

A breast cancer diagnosis at forty-nine forces Christine Shields Corrigan, a wife, mom, and meticulous list-maker, to confront her deepest fears of illness, death, and loss of control as she struggles to face cancer again. Her adult experience mirrors her teen bout with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, with one exception—she no longer has parents keeping her in the dark. Christine will talk about her book, Again: Surviving Cancer Twice with Love and Lists. In a time when the entire world

Prune, Plan, Peruse

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Prune, Plan, Peruse

“A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.” ~ George Moore Like most of us who have been sheltering at home for the past eleven months, traveling to foreign lands has not been part of my normal activities. At first, I was immensely disappointed to cancel my 2020 exotic trips, especially the one that would have reunited me with my European pen pal with whom I’ve been corresponding regularly since I was nine years old. That’s a long ti

allergies and humor

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allergies and humor

Do you know how to identify a life-threatening allergy to food or other substances? Hosts Arjin Claire and Andrea Smith take a deep dive into the real dangers of allergies. Arjin has had extreme food allergies to tree nuts, dairy, eggs, and peanuts since he was a child. He recalls an almost fatal encounter with a KIND bar as a teen and offers tips on how to recognize and avoid accidents that could be fatal by being honest and diligent. The duo take a break by offering a selec

Movie Awards, Performer Melanie Chartoff, Finding Positivity

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Movie Awards, Performer Melanie Chartoff, Finding Positivity

It’s Awards Season with the SAG Awards, Golden Globes, Oscars, and more. During a pandemic, how do we define a movie since most theaters are closed. It’s been an astoundingly terrific year of streaming. Cynthia Brian shares some of the productions that may walk home with the trophies and accolades. Go backstage on Broadway, behind the scenes on TV, and inside the complicated psyche of performer Melanie Chartoff. “Odd Woman Out” exposes the nature of identity in the life of a

Diplomacy and Empathy

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Diplomacy and Empathy

“Alone we can do so little, together, we can do so much” • Helen Keller Host Maggie Campione talks about diplomacy and believes that there has never been a better, or worse, time to love politics. In the midst of political divide in our country, a global pandemic, a new administration, and the capitol riots that happened two short weeks ago, there are so many problems in our country that tensions are high and people are equipped with sources to have debates with family, frien

Renewal by Nature

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Renewal by Nature

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever” – Mahatma Gandhi I popped the crunchy pods of my just-picked sugar snap peas into my mouth as I uttered a prayer of gratitude for the food I grow to nourish my family and the gardens I cultivate to nourish my soul. The past few weeks have brought the fragility of life into focus amidst the mounting death toll from the pandemic and the anxiety aroused by the political rampages. We need to return to our

Bien-Harris Inauguration, Goals, Renewal by Nature, Mindfulness

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Bien-Harris Inauguration, Goals, Renewal by Nature, Mindfulness

We, the people. This is America's day. Congratulation to President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris. This is democracy's day. A day of history and hope, of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages, America has been tested a new and America has risen to the challenge. Today we celebrate the triumph not of a candidate but of a cause, a cause of democracy. Have you written your goals yet: Stop making useless resolutions, instead, get out paper and pen to st

Surviving Recession, Immune System Sleep, Pet air Travel

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Surviving Recession, Immune System Sleep, Pet air Travel

You can survive a recession. Several tips to get past challenges and reinvent yourself or your company in this episode. Getting the right amount of sleep is critical to optimum health. If you want to boost your immune system, sleeping eight hours a night is key. Before you get a vaccine, prioritize sleep as you’ll gain heightened immunity according to researchers. A variety of animals have been traveling on airlines for a long time as “emotional support animals”, however, pas

Aggression, Wellness and Toxic Nursing with Cheryl Dellasega

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Aggression, Wellness and Toxic Nursing with Cheryl Dellasega

At the beginning of each new year, many people make a commitment to health and wellness. Siri Phaneendra offers her personal tips to optimum health, including meditation. She interviews relational aggression expert, Cheryl Dellasega, author of Toxic Nursing, who has written many books about the issues facing women. Cheryl describes bullying behaviors, offers tools to diffuse conflict, and advises on how to make the workplace more tolerant, positive, and compliant. Toxic Nursi

Garden Trends for 2021

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Garden Trends for 2021

Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian By Cynthia Brian “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right!” Oprah Winfrey HELLOOOOOOO 2021! We have been holding our collective breaths for the past ten months desperately anticipating a new beginning with a new year. Are you feeling a renewed enthusiasm for living? Are you ready to dig in? Every year the Garden Media Group releases information on what trends are formulating for the next season of hortic

Red River Reunion, 2021 Garden Trends, Covid Swiss Cheese

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Red River Reunion, 2021 Garden Trends, Covid Swiss Cheese

In the Age of Quarantine, the Old West Makes a Comeback with John Layne’s Second Novel, Red River Reunion. From the author of Gunslingers: A Story of the Old West, Red River Reunion is a classic Western Fiction novel set in 1877 that traces the lives of U.S. Deputy Marshal Luxton Danner and Texas Ranger Wes Payne during their latest Texas adventures, where they risk everything to defend the meek, uphold frontier law, and satisfy their pursuit of doing what no other men can. T

New Year’s Celebration with Pop Singer, Shevyn Roberts

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New Year’s Celebration with Pop Singer, Shevyn Roberts

Bye, bye 2020 and thank you for being part of our Express Yourself! galaxy. Host Siri Phaneendra celebrates the beginning of 2021with reporter Nihal Gill who talks about his goals for 2021 plus an energetic and fun interview with pop star, dancer, and actress, Shevyn Roberts who presents a positive performance package. You’ll hear her remix, Runnin Outta Time and be awed by her energy, exuberance, and experiences. Shevyn offers advice on getting into the entertainment industr

Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year!

Everyone is thrilled that 2020 is at an end. Now we look to the future of 2021 with hope and faith. We have to come together, reconnect, and rebuild our country. Purple is the color for 2021. As an Empowerment Architect, Cynthia Brian’s aim is to encourage, inspire, inform, and motivate. Her “heart book”, Be the Star You Are! 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference offers readers a wealth of true stories, uplifting quotes, and simple exercises

Puppies and Christmas

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Puppies and Christmas

Gratitude, Giving, Holidays, and Puppies It’s a wonderful time of the year! Despite the challenges of 2020, we have so much to be grateful for. Hosts Andrea Smith and Arjin Claire talk with reporter, Nihal Gill as he shares how, after their beloved dog was killed, they adopted a rescue puppy which brought them great joy. Dog trainer and author of 101 Rescue Puppies-One Family’s Story of Fostering Dogs, Love, and Trust, Kathy Callahan, describes the sheer bliss of being a fost