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Cynthia Brian

Dec 16, 2021
3 min

Sleep Fix, Gut Ecosystem, Altruism

From renowned ABC News anchor/correspondent and former insomniac Diane Macedo, comes a practical, user-friendly guide to getting better sleep. The Sleep Fix flips the switch on common advice, illuminating the reporter’s relentless search for how to get a good night’s sleep and the surprising, scientific, and practical solutions she found along the way. Cynthia Brian interviews Diane Macedo to learn about the importance of getting our ZZZ’s. Did you know that the health of you

Season of Gratitude, Counterfeit Goods, Smell Study

Cynthia Brian

Dec 3, 2021
3 min

Season of Gratitude, Counterfeit Goods, Smell Study

Are you feeling grateful? December marks the season of gratitude and giving. Autumn boasts cooler weather and nature’s spectacular showcase of colorful leaves on shrubs and trees as we ramp up for holiday festivities. We show our appreciation for living. Have you bought a designer bag at a discount price only to find out that it was a fake? How can you reduce your chances of buying counterfeit products? There are red flags to be aware of and you’ll find out how to be a more s

Disaster Preparedness, Restaurant Etiquette, Destructive Connections

Cynthia Brian

Sep 23, 2021
3 min

Disaster Preparedness, Restaurant Etiquette, Destructive Connections

What is your emergency plan if a disaster occurs? Is your “Go Bag” packed and ready/ Where will you go? Who will you contact? What things do you need to do to prepare in advance in case the worst happens? As you start going back to enjoy a restaurant experience, there are some new rules of participation. Are you polite and use manners when you go out to eat? Restaurants are run by people who work hard to provide a service to diners. You’ll get the low-down on how to act, comm

Pandemic Partners, Climate Change Effects, Bulbs and Harvest Time

Cynthia Brian

Sep 15, 2021
3 min

Pandemic Partners, Climate Change Effects, Bulbs and Harvest Time

How has the isolation of the pandemic affected human relationships? Do we feel more connected to strangers than our loved ones? Are intimate relationships strained? Did you feel closer to fictional characters more than real ones? Who were your pandemic partners? Planet Earth is on a catastrophic collision course. The effects of climate change are pervasive and with greenhouse gases rising, irreversible damage is imminent. Floods, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and drough

22nd Anniversary of Be the Star You Are!, 20 Years of 9/11, Vacation Living

Cynthia Brian

Sep 8, 2021
3 min

22nd Anniversary of Be the Star You Are!, 20 Years of 9/11, Vacation Living

Be the Star You Are!® 501 c 3 charity launched on 9/9/1999 with just a few volunteers with a dream to empower women, families, and youth by providing positive media messages, increased literacy, and tools for living. No one realized that 22 years later, BTSYA would be a recognized as a top non profit for arts, culture, and empowerment, especially for teens. Founder and Executive Director will celebrate the anniversary with an overview of the amazing history of this grassroots

Getting Together, Digital Dope, College Living Spaces

Cynthia Brian

Sep 2, 2021
3 min

Getting Together, Digital Dope, College Living Spaces

Humans are social beings and we like getting together. With warm weather predicted for the next two months, gathering in our gardens for a picnic, barbecue, or just a chat will be a safer method of communing. Fete the final days of summer with a casual gathering or formal gala. A setting in nature sets the tone for a festive, friendly, and safe celebration for the benefit of everyone. Get vaccinated! Are you addicted to video games? What about social media, your phone, emails

Pet Partners, Letting Go of Nothing, Back to School

Cynthia Brian

Aug 26, 2021
4 min

Pet Partners, Letting Go of Nothing, Back to School

Did you adopt a pet during this pandemic? Have you been spending 24/7 with your new furry family friend because you’ve been working from home? What are you going to do when you have to go back to the office? Many pet owners want to bring their animals to the office. Peter Russell’s Letting Go of Nothing, is a practical and empowering approach to the age-old quest to let go of the thoughts and feelings that block happiness, impede change, and hinder self-acceptance. Cynthia Br

Get Vaccinated, Flying with Kindness, Managing Time

Cynthia Brian

Aug 18, 2021
3 min

Get Vaccinated, Flying with Kindness, Managing Time

The U.S. had more than 36.5 million confirmed Covid-19 cases and 625,000 deaths. Only about 50.3% of the population have been fully vaccinated. Vaccine resisters offer many rationales for why they do not have to be vaccinated. but what is more important than your health and safety? The enemy is the virus. It can’t mutate if it can’t replicate. Get vaccinated Flying used to be pleasurable. It was even called the “friendly skies”. Air rage is on the uptick. What can we do to fl

Cynthia Brian

Aug 12, 2021
4 min

Cynthia Brian’s Life Mantra, Sacred Spaces, Nature’s Orchestra, Vaccine Update

Businesses, airlines, and healthcare facilities are now requiring employees to be vaccinated. An unvaccinated person is about 50 times more likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19 than a vaccinated person, and nearly 300 times more likely to die if infected. Compelling data. Are you vaccinated? Take your shot. Cynthia Brian has only three rules in life: Smile, Have Fun, and Be Wild and Wacky. When you read any of her books in her Be the Star You Are!® series, you’ll find yours

Water Wisely, Climate Change Effects, Back to School Tips

Cynthia Brian

Aug 5, 2021
3 min

Water Wisely, Climate Change Effects, Back to School Tips

Besides the financial burden of re-landscaping, maintaining a garden during a drought is essential not only for the aesthetics and beauty a garden provides but for keeping your home cooler and contributing to a fire safety zone. If you let your plants and trees die, your parched landscape could become a fire hazard. Water is essential to life. Water matters. Our health, safety, and homes are being affected by the extreme weather conditions making everyday more challenging. 20

Summer Perennials, Stay Cool, Preventing Food Poisoning

Cynthia Brian

Jul 28, 2021
3 min

Summer Perennials, Stay Cool, Preventing Food Poisoning

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132452/summer-perennials-stay-cool-preventing-food-poisoning In the heat of summer, can you keep your garden flowers blooming? By planting specific perennials grown to thrive in heat, you can have a beautiful landscape all summer long. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian shares her personal favorites. How do you stay cool in hot weather? Everyone loves outdoor activities but the summer season brings heat-related illness as well as fatalities.

Bug Out!, Attic Collectibles, State Skipping

Cynthia Brian

Jul 22, 2021
3 min

Bug Out!, Attic Collectibles, State Skipping

With the drought in California, many homeowners are experiencing an invasion of uninvited insects and varmints hungry to eat what’s left of our crops while some are dining on us as main courses. Learn what are the beneficials and the predators. Do you have “junk” in your attic, basement, closets, or garage that could actually be money-making collectibles? Many things that we may think are worthless could bring in thousands. We’ll look at what’s hot for collectors. Since the p

Bastille Day, Bee Thoughtful, July Gardening

Cynthia Brian

Jul 15, 2021
3 min

Bastille Day, Bee Thoughtful, July Gardening

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132212/bastille-day-bee-thoughtful-july-gardening During the unrest of 1789, on July 14 a mob approached the Bastille to demand the arms and ammunition stored there, and, when the forces guarding the structure resisted, the attackers captured the prison and released the seven prisoners held there. The taking of the Bastille signaled the beginning of the French Revolution. Vive la France! Honeybees reflect the health of the environment. Our

Climate Change Help, Breathe for Life, Energy Food

Cynthia Brian

Jul 9, 2021
3 min

Climate Change Help, Breathe for Life, Energy Food

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131984/climate-change-help-breathe-for-life-energy-food It’s overwhelming to ponder the climate disasters that the world is experiencing including hotter temperatures, rising sea levels, wildfires, tornadoes, flooding, hurricanes, and more. Our individual behaviors can make a difference if we adjust our habits to help. If you are feeling stressed and anxious, try belly breathing. Taking a deep breath relaxes us as it stimulates the vagus n

Travel Scams, Healing with Nature, Rose Colored Glasses

Cynthia Brian

Jul 2, 2021
4 min

Travel Scams, Healing with Nature, Rose Colored Glasses

Pandemic fatigue has most people looking forward to taking a trip. People have been saving money to travel and are ready to go. The scammers are also ready to take your money. Find out how to play by the rules, stay safe, and get the vacation you’ve been waiting for. Dr. Rochelle Calvert offers a unique and effective approach to healing trauma that uses nature- and body-based mindfulness practices to promote peace and wholeness with her new book, Healing with Nature. Proving

Grow Your Groceries, Dementia Testing, Kids and Books

Cynthia Brian

Jun 24, 2021
3 min

Grow Your Groceries, Dementia Testing, Kids and Books

To battle food insecurity, grow your own groceries. Global food waste is equal to 1/3 of all available food. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian explains how you can save money, waste not, and eat healthy by planting the crops you enjoy. If you are trying to discern if your forgetfulness is normal or something more serious, you may need to see your physician for a cognitive screening. If you need something more, you’ll be directed to a specialist. Multiple tests may be necessary

Home Fire Preparation, Daddy’s Day, Relationships with Adult Kids

Cynthia Brian

Jun 16, 2021
3 min

Home Fire Preparation, Daddy’s Day, Relationships with Adult Kids

In continuation of Cynthia Brian’s series on preparing for a wildfire, in this episode she’ll discuss preparing your home to reduce a fire and keep you safe from fire resistive construction, vegetation management, to emergency responder access. Did you know that the origin of Father’s Day occurred because of Mother’s Day? Fathers are critical to a child’s well-being. How do you honor your daddy? It’s Father’s Day on June 20 so it’s time to celebrate the wonderful fathers who

Planting for Fire Resistance, New Normal, Being an Executor

Cynthia Brian

Jun 10, 2021
3 min

Planting for Fire Resistance, New Normal, Being an Executor

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/131597/planting-for-fire-resistance-new-normal-being-an-executor When planning a new garden or adding plants to an existing landscape, it is essential to be reminded that no plant is fire-proof. Everything can and will burn if the temperature is hot enough. Also, even if a plant tag indicates that it is fire-resistant, it must be properly maintained, pruned, irrigated, spaced, and positioned in the correct locations to thrive. Goddess Gard

Talking Covid: Kids and the Vaccine, Cybercrime, Remote Work, Sprucing up your Home

Cynthia Brian

Jun 3, 2021
3 min

Talking Covid: Kids and the Vaccine, Cybercrime, Remote Work, Sprucing up your Home

Although everyone has pandemic fatigue, being informed about Covid 19, the effects, and the latest news is critical. In this program, we will talk about what you need to know about kids getting the vaccine, how to protect yourself from Covid cybercrime, the after effects of having the disease on our brains and organs, and, for those who want to continue working from home, how to approach your employer with the question. The economy is opening up yet we still have to be cautio

Landscaping for Fire Prevention, National Parks, Outdoors Tranquility

Cynthia Brian

May 27, 2021
3 min

Landscaping for Fire Prevention, National Parks, Outdoors Tranquility

We can do our part to protect our property as best as possible through firescaping, a landscape design that reduces house and property vulnerability to wildfire. While enhancing the beauty of the property and creating a defensible space, we surround the house with plants that are less likely to ignite. Fires respect no boundaries and fires don’t honor property lines. With enough heat, almost everything burns. If you are looking to travel within the United States this year, lo

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