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Lifestyle #04

Surviving a Stroke

Chances are pretty good you have known someone who has had a stroke. The fact is there are over 600,000 new, first-time stroke patients every year. It’s the fifth leading cause of death in America, and that’s worth talking about. Join our guests: Dr. Matt Farson, a family practice and emergency room doctor; Dr. Wes Youngberg, a doctor of public health, a certified nutritionist, and lifestyle medicine specialist; and Edie Hughes, a stroke survivor. Free Offer: Care Notes pamphlet “Surviving Stroke” Offer Description: Surviving Stroke by Pat Zrelak, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.R.N., N.E.A.-B.C. Those who’ve suffered a stroke, or care for someone who has, know it is often a permanently life-altering event. The key to surviving the stroke and its after effects is being knowledgeable. Pat Zrelak helps readers navigate this new and difficult situation in sections titled: “What is stroke?,” “Types of stroke,” “How does the doctor know I’ve had a stroke?”, “After care”, and “Support Organizations”. Offer Code: STROKE-T-401

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Lifestyle #01

The Bullying Side

Nearly 77% of teen students have admitted to being a victim of bullying. That’s 77 %. Bullying is on the rise and has reached epidemic proportions. But our guest today offers hope and resources for those under attack. Actor Quinton Aaron from The Blind Side knows first-hand the struggles of obesity and bullying as he experienced both as a young man. That’s why he created the Quinton Aaron Foundation to provide hope, encouragement, confidence and resources to children on the brink of suicide or battling the damaging effect on their self-esteem and confidence caused by the actions or words of others. Free Offer: Care Notes pamphlet “Bullying” Offer Code: BULLY-T-F-401 Offer Description: This pamphlet would be helpful whether the child in your life is being bullied or is the bully. This can help the child overcome the effects of bullying and offers tips on how to communicate with the child.

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Lifestyle #02

Vegan All Star

  Most coaches and other sports professionals would argue that being a vegetarian as a professional athlete would be a career-killing move. However, our guest, four time NBA Champion John Salley, would argue that is what extended his career and in many ways saved his life. Free Offer: Vibrant Life Special Issue: Going Vegetarian Offer Description: Vibrant Life special issue on 14 very good reasons to be a vegetarian and how to make the transition, eat vegetarian anywhere and create a mouthwatering meatless meal. Offer Code: GOVEG-M-F-401

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Lifestyle #03

Discovering Joy

Imagine having everything you ever dreamed of, yet feeling so alone, so lost, so desperate for connection, that you were willing to take your own life. Our guest today was right there, willing to take that last step. Join us to find out what stopped Jason Davis as he shares from his book, Your Love Pursues: A Memoir.

22:30
Lifestyle #04

Dealing With Diabetes – Interview with Sierra Sandison + recipes from Chef AJ

She’s beautiful, and to look at her, you wouldn’t know that she lives with a serious medical condition. She just won the Miss Idaho pageant and made headlines around the nation for wearing her insulin pump during the competition, becoming a hero to many. On today’s show, we welcome Sierra Sandison. Also joining us is Chef AJ, a plant-based chef, with some delicious dessert recipes made with all natural ingredients.

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Lifestyle #03

Create Option C with Lourdes Colon & Esai Morales

Our special guest, Lourdes Colon, is a talented actress who was diagnosed with cancer. She’s a fighter and a crusader, and her experience will inspire you to consider all the options when faced with your own health challenges. Esai Morales of Criminal Minds will also be joining us to discuss his joint project with Lourdes Colon.

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Lifestyle #01

Sports, The Unhealthy Side with Stephen A. Smith

Professional sports offer the ultimate display of fitness and athletic ability. On this episode, we’ll take a look at the unhealthy side of sports. Our guest has a ringside seat to watch most of the action both on and off the field. We’re talking to ESPN’s sports analyst and one of America’s favorite sports commentators, Stephen A. Smith, as well as sports medicine specialist, Dr. Andrew Blecher.

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Lifestyle #56

Emotional Fitness

On this Mad About Marriage, David and Teresa Ferguson share the importance of managing hurts, frustrations, and disappointments in marriage. They are authors of over 30 books, including Emotional Fitness.

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Lifestyle #55

Struggles In Parenting

On this Mad About Marriage episode, Frank and Elizabeth (Liz) Rittersdorf have the same goals as parents:  To be great role models for their two sons and to raise them to be good men. But like many of us, their parenting styles are a little different, which can create conflict. We’ll discuss how parents with different parenting styles can find common ground.

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