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Are you being honest with your physician about what you eat, drink, smoke, and how much you exercise? Jumpstart the New Year with Heather Brittany’s RX for Resoultions in Health Matters. Winston Churchill wrote “It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time.” Every January, people make resolutions to lose weight, earn more money, sleep more hours, travel to distant lands, and spend more time with loved ones. Cynthia Brian shares how to give yourself the gift of goals that are doable and achievable. January 6th is also known as Twelfth Night, celebrated twelve days after Christmas honoring the Magi who followed the Star of Bethlehem, bringing gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the infant Jesus. Cynthia Brian reads her chapter, The Gift of Magic, from her award winning book, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference.

As we say good-bye to 2015 and look ahead to a new year, we travel across the pond to England to meet with rosarian and technical director of David Austin Roses, Michael Marriott. He’ll share his three decades of rose knowledge and passions. Find out about the myths and magic of valuable roses, learn how to design, when to plant, what care is essential, and everything else you wanted to know about establishing a beautiful blooming rose garden. In T42 Health Matters, our theme is the health benefits and joy of gardening as the Mother/Daughter Goddess Gals, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany, encourage listeners to grow herbs, flowers, and fruits no matter what size plot as an important part of a New Year’s resolution. Learn what to do in your January garden besides planting bare root roses, vines, and fruit trees. Relish an hour of garden lore and love on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!® Grab a cup of tea and join our New Year’s party.

A Holiday special of sleigh bells, Santa lore, mistletoe, stocking stuffers, and health tips that will keep you merry and bright. Get your Jolly on! ‘Tis the Season, enjoy the merriment with the Goddess Gals, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany. Ho, Ho, Ho! Very Merry!

“When there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.” Confucius What better time of the year to focus on peace than right now. Our special guest, Nola Hennessy, is the Founding CEO of Serenidad Consulting, a global organization whose strategic intent is to facilitate global peace. Serenidad Consulting delivers education, peace negotiation and specialist consultancy services underpinned by the core values of Excellence, Great Leadership, and Positive Personal Power. In this interview Hennessy will focus listeners on prevention being better than cure, positive empowerment strategies, and the criticality of education in achieving a change from global unrest and violence, to peace and harmony throughout humanity. In Health Matters and T42, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany will bring you ways to bring tranquility into your lives everyday. When your heart is at peace, your body will be healthy.

Around 500 BC, mistletoe was a signal of peace. In 20 BC it was the key to gaining access to the underworld. In the 18th century mistletoe became a symbol of future romance. Heather Brittany shares the history of this magical festive flora. From the bestselling, acclaimed author Paullina Simons of Tully and The Bronze Horseman comes the unforgettable love story between a college-bound young woman and a traveling troubadour on his way to war. Lone Star is a moving, compelling novel of love lost and found set against the stunning backdrop of Eastern Europe. Cynthia Brian interviews Paullina. It is hard to believe that the holidays are already here. What would the holidays be without the high voltage displays of thousands of twinkling lights illuminating our landscapes? Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian shares December nature tips. It’s the season of giving and the spirit is high. Make a donation to Be the Star You Are!® at http://www.bethestaryouare.org/donate.htm

Whether you celebrate Channukah or Christmas, sometimes it’s the little gifts that are the most difficult to find. In T42 and Health Matters, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian talk about unique stocking stuffers as well as how to stay healthy without the sniffles for the holidays. The holidays are joyful times, yet they are sometimes the most stressful. If you are not experiencing joy in the world, Cynthia Brian has a few celebratory tips to help you bounce back from Scrooge to Santa. What do you tell your kids when they ask about Santa? Cynthia Brian reads a heart-warming story about the magic of childhood for the holidays. ‘Tis the Season, enjoy the merriment with the Goddess Gals, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany. Ho, Ho, Ho and a very Merry Holiday! Make a donation to Be the Star You Are!® before year end to get your 2015 tax deduction. http://www.bethestaryouare.org/donate.htm

Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season is a time that brings a deep reflection and strong focus on family and loved ones. The Peace Angel, Nola Hennessy, brings her message of peace, love, compassion, kindness, forgiveness, selflessness, and gratitude. In her memoir, The Peace Angel, she shares her intimate knowledge of God and Heaven in this very moving interview. Hennessy has spent a lifetime facilitating the emotional expressions of others, allowing for honest communication, embracing love, caring deeply about the planet, even when her peaceful actions threatened her own existence. Indoor pollutants makes us sick and we spend 93% of our hours inside. Heather Brittany encourages you to pick up the mop, plug in the vacuum, and follow some simple tips to reduce the levels of irritants and chemicals in your home. Do you have an estate plan? Cynthia Brian outlines the reasons for advance planning.

Does it hurt when you smile? If so, you may have sensitive teeth. Heather Brittany shares quick fixes for all your tooth issues. Looking to boost your mood? Try a few decorating tips that will influence your mood for the better. Cynthia Brian provides Star Style for your strategic design! As Americans, we love our grass, but as the years of drought drag on, the word L-A-W-N is becoming synonymous with wasteful. Daily in the USA, over 29 billion gallons of water is used and of that, 30% or 8. 5 billion gallons of water is devoted to our landscaping, mostly lawns. Learn about a new grass seed that may offer guiltless turf with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian!

In T42, the Goddess Gals share highlights from their recent European travels. Heather Brittany attended the Rugby World Cup in England, Oktoberfest in Germany, and globe-trotted through several countries, while Cynthia Brian savored time in France with a few delightful days with her childhood pen pal in Great Britain. The Mother/Daughter dynamic duo raised their glasses together in Champagne for a special celebration. What’s hugelkultur and how can we be more water wise? Are you still dreaming of lush landscapes when everything around you in dry and brown? Cynthia Brian offers tips for surviving the drought. Everyone seems to believe that multi-tasking is a badge of honor. But is it causing scattered brain syndrome. Find out how we need to reprogram ourselves to do one thing at a time. Think about it for a minute, what is your DNA Programmed for Failure, Success, Health, Disease, Anxiety, Stress, OCD, Addiction, Confusion, Deceptive Thoughts? Now think about this, "Who programmed your DNA?", "Who is in charge of Your DNA?" Are You? Really? Our guest is the legendary fierce unwavering paradigm shifting investigative journalist Lynne McTaggart and she stated, “A thought is NOT only a thing; A thought is a thing that influences other things." Explore the life science of miracles in the interconnected universe of love.

Autumn is with us. The sun is still scorching our soils with heat during the days while the nights offer chilly dew. The fall season is the best time to take care of garden chores before winter arrives. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian sets the stage for fall gardening. With the drought parching the soils of the West, how can we be environmentally friendly and still enjoy a green lawn? Enter Massachusetts citizen scientist, Jackson Madnick who spent years researching a combination of seven seed grasses from around the world that needs minimal water and mowing. He name his company Pearl’s Premium after his mother and today more than 300,000 American lawns boast his invention. Customers call it “grass without the guilt.” Jackson and his service dog, Zoe join Cynthia Brian to watch the waterless grass grow. Do you exercise? Do you enjoy keeping your body, mind, and spirit in shape? There is nothing better for the soul than shaking your body and dancing around like a wild person. SPECIAL OFFER: Discounts for listeners. Type in BLUE MOON at check out at www.pearlspremium.com for 20% off plus FREE SHIPPING

The season of screams and scares is officially here! Halloween is the time to embrace your inner ghoul. Health Matter’s Heather Brittany keeps you safe during her favorite spooky holiday with tips and tricks. Legend has it that garlic repels vampires and wards off the evil eye. Popularized by Bram Stoker’s Dracula, garlic not only is effective against the blood-sucking princes of the night, but also fends off the undead, including witches, warlocks, and werewolves. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian tells us how to plant, store, and use this miracle vampire repellent. Special guest, Be the Star You Are!® Teen Ambassador and Host of Express Yourself!™ Teen Radio, Henna Hundal joins the conversation to talk about Trick or Treat for Literacy, her Halloween favorites, and making a difference with her BTSYA volunteerism. For some spooktacular holiday inspiration, Starstyle®-Be the Star You Are!™ will shoot you into the spirit of Halloween faster than you can say BOO!

Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany recently toured the phenomenal Huntington Gardens in Pasadena. They’ll discuss the healing powers of nature as well as the history of this public oasis. When you go, make sure to make a reservation for the Rose Garden Tea Room. Are you experiencing senior moments yet you are only in your twenties? You are not alone as our cognitive ability decreases beginning around age twenty four. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany helps you fight the fade with brainy ideas! If your self-talk is negative, it’s time to change the recording. With personal success coach, Cynthia Brian, you’ll turn your mental dialogue from defeatist to powerful. What does it mean to live with integrity? Are you trustworthy. Find out how you can walk your talk, tap into your inner honesty, and live with a code of values with Cynthia Brian, named The Woman of Integrity by The My Voice Foundation.

Autumn is with us. The sun is still scorching our soils with heat during the days while the nights offer chilly dew. The fall season is the best time to take care of garden chores before winter arrives. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian sets the stage for fall gardening. With the drought parching the soils of the West, how can we be environmentally friendly and still enjoy a green lawn? Enter Massachusetts citizen scientist, Jackson Madnick who spent years researching a combination of seven seed grasses from around the world that needs minimal water and mowing. He name his company Pearl’s Premium after his mother and today more than 300,000 American lawns boast his invention. Customers call it “grass without the guilt.” Jackson and his service dog, Zoe join Cynthia Brian to watch the waterless grass grow. Do you exercise? Do you enjoy keeping your body, mind, and spirit in shape? There is nothing better for the soul than shaking your body and dancing around like a wild person.

Why is enthusiasm contagious? What puts a bounce in your step? What helps you bubble over like champagne? Find out when Chief Enthusiasm Officer of Starstyle® Productions, llc, Cynthia Brian shares personal experiences and her Gift of Enthusiasm chapter from her award winning book, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make Difference. www.StarStyleRadio.net How do you avoid common pitfalls of running a family business? When you colleagues are family is the dynamic cohesive or more like dynamite. Tips on collaborating and finding balance instead of competition will be defined. Should you respond to negative reviews? What do you do when someone bashes your product, service, or personality on social media. We’ll look at empowering ways to respond to turn a negative into a positive.

What did you want to be when you were a child? Did you hold onto your dreams or go in a different direction? Happiness is doing what you love and loving what you do. Cynthia Brian shares The Gift of Dreams from her book, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference.. With compassion, honesty, and the keen eye of an Emmy-award-winning journalist, Mary Pflum Peterson explores her family’s complex history in her raw debut memoir, White Dresses. We’ll venture inside the secret lives of nuns in the convent, and learn about the unbreakable bond between mothers and daughters. Burnout is one of the largest challenges of any work environment. How can you generate new enthusiasm for your job, especially after 50? Find out how to connect with co-workers to enjoy your career more.