Avoiding problems is a band-aid approach to handling life’s challenges that makes things worse. According to Christina Smith, LMHC, “Avoidance is a maladaptive coping skill that offers the mind an escape from uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, and/or experiences. It may seem like avoiding discomfort could be helpful, however, it results in never addressing the actual issue….
Ghandi said, “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” Although exercise is proven to change our body, mind, attitude, and mood, how many people get physical activity regularly? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 46.9 percent of adults aged 18 years and over meet the…
The fear of losing a loved one, especially a spouse, is a harrowing experience. But today’s guest chose to battle what life’s thrown at them and share their inspiring story. This husband and wife duo both played a huge role in the hit show, Judge Judy. Join us today, as we chat with Petri Hawkins Byrd and his amazing wife, Makita.
William James said, “The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.” Let’s resolve to be wiser in 2023 by letting go of everything we can that doesn’t add meaning to our lives. Let our motto be, simplify, simplify, simplify! Trying to keep up with everything is exhausting and wastes time….
Today we are airing a fan favorite Lifestyle Magazine show from our archives. Marion Ross played Mrs. Cunningham on the popular TV show, Happy Days, becoming one of America’s favorite most iconic moms. But what was it like playing the idyllic mom while in real life being a single mom of two, divorced from an alcoholic husband? Find out as we talk to Mrs. C on this edition of Lifestyle Magazine.
With the help of today’s guest, we’ll be having a serious talk about mental illness and how we can recognize its symptoms. This actress starred for six years on the Bold and the Beautiful and has spent the last four years in the role of Sarah Horton in Days of Our Lives. We are honored to have the incredibly talented Linsey Godfrey with us today.
C.S. Lewis, the author of The Chronicles of Narnia, describes his grief and sadness after the passing of his wife in his book, A Grief Observed, “Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything.” Loss, sadness, and grief affect every part of life and can leave you feeling hollow and empty. The holiday season…
If you fear being judged by others, are self-conscious in social situations, and the idea of meeting new people triggers anxiety, you may have social anxiety disorder if you’ve been having these feelings for more than six months. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “Social anxiety disorder is an intense, persistent fear of…
Aging is a part of life that brings perspective, maturity, and wisdom. In many ways, grey hair is a kind of crown that should engender respect. But growing old isn’t the problem for most people; it’s feeling old. Old age can usher in a new era of aches, loss of independence, loneliness, and cognitive decline. …
One of the best things we can do to reduce stress happens to be one of the last things many of us do: sleep. It’s not always easy to sleep when feeling anxious and overwhelmed. But having a routine of getting good quality sleep is probably the best thing we can do to manage stress,…
