What creates happiness over a lifetime? Does it change throughout? Our guest today, Harvard psychiatrist George Vaillant and author of Triumphs of Experience: The Men of the Harvard Grant Study, has answers to those questions and more. Free Offer: “Joy-The Secret of Being Content” Offer Code: JOY-T-F-401 Offer Description: Find out what real joy is in the Touch Points pamphlet, “Joy-The Secret of Being Content.”
Smart phones are everywhere these days. It seems anywhere you turn you’ll find someone with their head buried in their mobile device, ignoring the world around them. Our guest, Dr. Gary Small, professor of psychiatry at UCLA and co-author of iBrain shares what technology is doing to our brains, both good and bad. Free Offer: Web articles on technology and the brain Offer Code: IBRAIN-T-F-401 Offer Description: Web articles “Is Technology Fracturing Your Family?” and “Techno Addicts” by Dr. Gary Small and “The Child, the Tablet and the Developing Mind” by Nick Bilton
Today’s guest, Patricia Lorenz, author of the book The 5 Things We Need to be Happy has a list of Five Ways to Be Happy, but there is something that’s not on the list that may surprise you. Free Offer: CareNotes pamphlet “Discovering the Healing Power of Laughter” Offer Code: LAUGH-T-F-401 Offer Description: When we feel as though we’re drowning in our misery, our God throws us a rope-our sense of humor. The author reminds us that in the light of humor, our problems may not disappear but our load will seem less burdensome. Written by Terry Loncaric (www.onecaringplace.com)
Imagine feeling nausea or seeing spots, flashing lights, and feeling a blinding pain in your temple. These and other debilitating symptoms are common for migraine sufferers experienced by our guest today actress Jackie Zeman, who you know from General Hospital and The Bay. She shares her tips on how to make it through the pain. Also joining us is migraine expert, Dr. Rich Hirschinger. Free Offer: “Headache Fact Sheet” Offer Code: MIGRAN-T-F-401 Offer Description: Web article “Headache Fact Sheet” from https://www.beverlyhillstmjheadachepain.com/facial-pain/headaches/headache-fact-sheet-/
We’re busy, right? Not enough time for everything we need to get done, let alone taking care of ourselves. But our guests today from the Fit Mom Diet, Shannon Dougherty and Kim Miller, have some secrets that might help you work that in easily and reach your fitness goals. Free Offer: Fit Mom Diet Recipes Offer Code: FITMOM-T-F-401 Offer Description: Recipes for Strawberry Chia Muffins, Clean Eating Guacamole and Chips, Mashed Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich and Cinnamon Sweet Potato Pancakes taken from fitmomdiet.com
John Ritter’s sudden death from an aortic dissection shocked the nation. He was beloved by many. But today we’ll find out about the surprising legacy he left behind. You probably know our guest today from movies like “The Mask” and “Robin Hood and Men in Tights,” as well as the TV show “Wings.” But she was also the wife of John Ritter, and has begun a foundation to help raise awareness for the condition he died from years ago and knowing the difference between an aortic dissection and a heart attack which could save your life. Joining us today is actress and activist Amy Yasbeck. Free Offer: “Ritter Rules” Offer Code: RITTER-T-F-401 Offer Description: Ritter Rules are life-saving reminders to recognize, treat and prevent thoracic aortic dissection, a deadly tear in the large artery that carries blood away from the heart article from johnritterfoundation.org.
Our guests today have inspired millions of people with their songs for years. Now they’re inspiring people in yet another way. It’s our privilege to talk to Billy Davis, Jr., and Marilyn McCoo as they share their journey regarding the battle Billy Davis, Jr. faced against prostate cancer over a decade ago. Also joining us is Dr. Kia Michel, a renowned urological surgeon and cofounder of the Prostate Cancer Specialists of Los Angeles, California. Free Offer: “Nutrition, Diet, and Prostate Cancer Avoidance” Offer Code: PROSTC-T-F-401 Offer Description: Web article from www.prostatecancerdr.com
Did you ever think the color of what you eat could have something to do with your overall health? On today’s show we’ll show you how to unlock that color code. Dr. David Heber, the founding director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition and author of the book What Color is Your Diet? is here to show us how colors can improve your health and even help us lose weight. Free Offer: The Journal of Health & Healing Magazine: “Food Fads Food Facts” Offer Code: FOOD-M-F-401 Offer Description: A 16 page magazine written by the Wildwood Lifestyle Center Journal of Health & Healing editorial staff. Articles include Juicing, The Truth About Soy, The Two Faces Of Iron, Going Raw, Got Calcium?, Delicious Gluten-Free Eating, and Citrus For Health.
We’re used to hearing about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder when talking about victims of rape or military veterans suffering from trauma from battle. But there is another group that regularly experiences it. Rob Michaels, the founder and CEO of Serve & Protect is here today to explain why many first respondents are dealing with PTSD. Also, joining us today is Simon Chan, a veteran that survived a traumatic incident who is now a trauma therapist. Free Offer: (1) CareNotes pamphlet “Coping With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” (2) Web article “First Responders PTSD Symptoms” Offer Code: COPING-T-F-401 Offer Description: (1) Though this CareNote is written by the Staff of the National Military Family Association, the information contained within can be of help to anyone who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Whether due to the experiences of combat, abuse, loss, or other trauma, PTSD can disrupt a person’s livelihood, relationships, and general well-being. This CareNote offers both the sufferer and his or her loved ones a thorough overview of the disorder and provides proven resources and avenues for getting help. (www.onecaringplace.com) (2) Web article from www.goodtherapy.org/blog/when-helping-hurts-traumas-effects-on-first-responders
Today’s show will make you think differently about what you can accomplish and we know you’ll be inspired by the time it’s over. A life without limits, seems easier said than done to live that way, right? But not so for our guest today, Nick Vujicic, bestselling author of Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life. More Information: Additional resources available – Books: Love Without Limits, Raising The Perfectly Imperfect Child, Stand Strong, Life Without Limits Free Offer: CareNotes pamphlet “Responding to Life’s Challenges with Resilience and Strength” Offer Code: LIFE-T-F-401 Offer Description: Resilience doesn’t simply mean “bouncing back” from a trauma, loss, or disaster. It also means being proactive whenever possible and planning for or preventing such circumstances. CareNotes author Mary Kendrick Moore helps readers call upon the strengths and abilities needed to respond helpfully and hopefully to life’s challenges in sections titled: “Acknowledge your loss and fear,” “Believe in your ability to foster resilience,” “Exercise your brain,” and “Find support among those you trust.” (www.onecaringplace.com)
