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Are you gaining weight as the years go by? Have you tried to lose a few pounds but instead put on more? Heather Brittany will shed the light on the sneaky ways that may be packing on the pounds without you understanding why. Fall is back! Our local trees are changing their coats from various colors of green to yellow, orange, red, gold, and brown. The weather is still warm during the day with cooler nights, offering gardeners the perfect opportunity to purchase and plant their favorite autumn trees, shrubs, and natives from well-stocked nurseries. Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian guides you through the “do’s” of the month. On October 17th, 1989 at 5:04 pm PT, when the World Series “Battle of the Bay” was in full swing, a 6.9 earthquake hit the San Francisco Bay Area. The Loma Prieta Quake caused sections of the Bay Bridge and the Cypress Structure Collapsed. Cynthia Brian shares stories of that frightening day 25 years ago.

Prism is the newest book by Roland Allnach presenting the best of newest stories together with his most acclaimed published short fiction. These selected stories fracture the reader’s perceptions among a dazzling array of genres and styles to illuminate the mysterious aspects of the human experience. “Roland Allnach has been described as a ‘star on the rise’ (ForeWord Clarion), ‘a master storyteller with a powerful pen’ (Cynthia Brian, NY Times Bestselling author), with writing that is ‘smart, elegant, and addicting’ (San Francisco Review).” Cynthia Brian interviews this rising star author. Are you wearing beauty blinders? Heather Brittany separates reality from myth when it comes to beauty treatments. Are you risking your health to be beautiful? Find out. Have you ever wondered what makes the TED talks memorable? Cynthia Brian communicates tips on preparing a TED-worthy presentation.

Inspirational author, peace advocate and award-winning businesswoman Nola Hennessy released her 3rd book, the deeply candid memoir entitled The Peace Angell, revealing a personal glimpse into the life of the successful entrepreneur and details her triumphant journey to the top of her chosen profession by overcoming some of life's greatest hurdles. It also reveals her deeply spiritual journey early in the 21st Century, explaining why she remains so passionate for positive change. Nola’s wisdom will help you find your serenity and positive power. Generic drugs are cheaper than brand drugs. Are they as safe and effective as the brand drugs that have undergone large clinical trials and approval by the FDA? In Health Matters, Heather Brittany gives a prescription for learning what is best for you. 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.

Is drinking coffee helpful or harmful to our health? New studies have emerged extolling the benefits of a cup of java including being a rich source of antioxidants and protecting against diabetes and cancer. Health Hero Heather Brittany helps us understand the latest research. How do we know when the time is ripe to harvest our produce? Nature usually has a way of informing us about the optimum time to pluck your favorite vegetable or fruit at its peak. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, goes into the orchard for a harvest homecoming. Costa Rica’s diverse ecosystems are home to more than 500,000 animal species. Adventure awaits from sailing, surfing, ziplining, rock climbing, tubing, rafting, hiking, horseback riding, whale watching, and so much more. Cynthia Brian experiences the great outdoors from the rainforests to the sea, meeting some of the friendliest people on the planet.

How can you detox without detoxing? Despite the buzz around detoxing, there is no science to back up the benefits. Heather Brittany brings you ways to prevent toxicity in Health Matters. How can you make your front entrance inviting, vibrant, and a doorway to prosperity? Embrace feng shui practices beginning at the curb. Cynthia Brian brings the Bagua map to energize your home. Up your happiness and productivity quotient with a little quiet time. We’ll explore the secret benefits of silence as brain mini breaks. Set boundaries and let your mind off duty once in awhile with Cynthia Brian’s joyful jaunts. Coming up on Saturday, September 27th, we hope you’ll visit our Be the Star You Are!® charity booth at the Pear and Wine Festival sponsored by The Lamorinda Weekly Newspaper and Napa Valley Wealth Management. For information, go to BTSYA.org and click on EVENTS.

Can your food multitask? Is a nutrient enhanced product good for you? Are fortified foods with added vitamins and nutrients really adding value to our lives? In Health Matters, Heather Brittany provides the backstory. Every human shares two experiences-birth and death. Most people rejoice when a baby is born, yet death zaps our energy making us sorrowful. How can we learn to deal with the dying process. Although death brings changes, it can also enforce healing. Cynthia Brian walks us through the graveyard of losing a loved one. Summer is winding down and autumn is fast approaching. For gardeners, this is the time to determine if you want to plant a fall vegetable garden to provide fresh vegetables throughout the colder season without the headaches of weeds, pests, and water conservation. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, helps us enjoy the final days of summer in the September garden.

Are you feeling angry, depressed, sorrowful, or frustrated and can’t identify the cause? Maybe past memories are harming your present situation. Licensed professional counselor, life coach, and Official Guide for Depression on Self Growth .com, the world's largest self help website, Frank Healy, coaches you to disarm a bad memory. With his book, Heal Your Memories, Change Your Life, and his numerous help tools including newsletters and free reports at his website, PhenomenalMemory.com, you’ll shed the negativity of your past and enjoy your future with positivity and joy. Join Cynthia Brian and Frank Healy for a power memory healing. Also on the show, Heather Brittany gives tips on how to get those last few pounds off and Cynthia Brian offers ideas on how to organize your office and garage for more productivity. Lend us your ears! It’s the Power Hour on Starstyle®-Be the Star You Are!®

What is the truth about sulfates. Lots of shampoos advertise sulfate free. What is it? Is good or bad for you? Ask our Health Hero, Heather Brittany as she uncovers the details in Health Matters. There is not enough water to subsidize our landscapes and many people are wondering how we can win the fight to minimize our usage of H2O and still have an attractive garden. One solution is to romance the stone. Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian will show you how to build an arroyo seco or dry creek. Does money make you happy? Statistics prove that wealthier people, communities, and countries are happier. Cynthia Brian investigates the link between happiness and increased income.

The death of actor and comedian Robin Williams sent a shock wave throughout the world. Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany worked with him on Mrs. Doubtfire and Jack. Together they recall the joy and laughter he brought to everyone he met. The 104th anniversary of Mother Teresa is August 26th. What acts of kindness are you performing on a daily basis? Can your emotions secretly age you? Our expressions and emotions are linked. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany encourages putting a smile on your face, then “fake it to you make it!” Ironically, you will feel happier. Find out how we can look and feel younger by adjusting our attitudes and facial language. When you post on Facebook, Twitter, or Tumblr, are you over expressing? Cynthia Brian investigates how the internet contributes to the over sharing of personal information.

Frank Healy is the official guide for depression on www.SelfGrowth.com. If you’d like a free coaching session, tune in as Frank helps us move on to a phenomenal present and future with his life-changing book, Heal Your Memories, Change Your Life. You’ve dieted and exercised but can’t get those last few pounds off. Health Matters Heather Brittany offers the final tips to success. If your garage has become a storage shed, it’s time to take out the trash. Steps to easy garage clean up and garage sale strategies to bring in a few extra bucks.

What are the power foods that can help you feel your best when you fly, have a hangover, or want a day of shopping. Health Matters Hero, Heather Brittany gives you the fuel for the feat. Summer isn’t summer without fresh corn on the cob. Drinking water makes you smarter. The Goddess Gardener’s August Garden Guide shows you the best way to shuck and cook while H20 is the secret weapon to health. We all want our kids to obey and cooperate, but when we talk to them are they only hearing “blah, blah, blah, blah, blah!” Are we offering excessive explanations when a few simple words will do? Cynthia Brian helps kids to listen and parents to hear them.

It’s hot out and you are dripping. Your sweat is not just about the steamy weather or a hard workout. The compounds in perspiration send out a scent that telegraphs your mood. In Heath Matters, Heather Brittany tells us what your sweat is saying. Everyone has is busy but do you take time to organize your finances on a regular basis? If you want financial freedom, Cynthia Brian will give you tips on getting your fortune in order, especially before you say “I do!” later in life. Beware of funeral fraud, the latest scam of cybercrooks with fake funeral notifications. Learn what to watch out for so that your loved one can rest in peace, and not RIP off.

You don’t need tons of time to improve your health. Try a minute with tips from Health Matters Bar instructor, Heather Brittany. Grab a glass and enjoy refreshing summer beverages with a twist! Fresh fruit, herbs, and vegetables spice up your barbecues with tantalizing cocktails and yummy appetizers. Have you given up fat in the name of health? New research indicates that we may have been misled. By eliminating fat from our diets, we may be introducing more dis-ease! Bring on the butter!

What’s on your bucket list? Do you want to paddle down the Amazon, zip line in Costa Rica, go skinny dipping in Lake Michigan? Whatever you want to do, enjoy, or accomplish before you leave this planet, Mother/Daughter Dynamic Duo, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany want to hear from you. Email Cynthia@star-style.com and maybe we’ll talk about your bucket list on our program. With your first bite of sweet white corn, a juicy garden ripe tomato, or a thirst-quenching mouthful of watermelon, there is no mistaken that summer has arrived. There is nothing better than going into the garden of eating pleasures! Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, shares her twelve favorite vegetable seeds and tells you how to grow them. How can you boost your bottom line by being a guest on a popular radio show? After 16 years as a radio producer and host, Cynthia Brian has a few answers for giving great show!

What does it mean to be beautiful? Is it about physical attractiveness, grooming, personality, or self confidence? In T42, A Mother/Daughter Brew, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany analyze the definitions of beauty. Are you an adventuresome traveler? Do you eat at food stalls and try local restaurants? Cynthia Brian shares how to dine around the world while staying healthy. Also in this segment, tips include packing to renting a car and how to vacation safely. The word “busy” conjures up negative reactions. If you are occupied doing things you love, are you considered “busy”? How can you enjoy a stress free life with a fully booked calendar? Find out how to schedule “me” time into every day while planning to be busy being engaged in living fully.

It’s been 239 years since the United States became an independent nation. On July 4th, we celebrate our freedom and democracy. In T42, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany highlight the benefits Americans enjoy while flying the red, white, and blue. Let the fireworks explode! Gardens are in full bloom everywhere in July. What are some of the tasks you need to accomplish in the summer garden? Goddess garden strolls through the backyard to shovel the dirt. Fostering self-reliance in children is a balancing act. As a parent you want kids to learn the rules without being a helicopter yet you want them to hone their decision making skills. Tips on how to give kids responsibility from life coach Cynthia Brian.

Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children ages one to fourteen. Among children under the age of five, drowning is the leading cause of injury and death. In Health Matters, Heather talks about the necessity of swim lessons and water safety for kids and adults. June is the favorite month for couples to tie the knot. Getting married is a wondrous event experienced at a variety of venues from the simple backyard wedding to a grand hotel extravaganza, and everything in between. Cynthia Brian demonstrates how to cut costs while also encouraging a collaborative, meaningful activity is to create your own bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and floral arrangements. What happens when your pet is stung by a bee, swallows a foreign object, or breaks a tooth? What kind of first aid kit to you keep for your beloved furry friend. Cynthia Brian gives you the tools for your animal emergency.

Summer ushers in the travel season for most people around the globe. Vacations can put a big dent in your budget unless you know the travel tricks. In T42, Mother/Daughter Goddess Gals get you ready to play. Research indicates that one in three cancers can be prevented by exercising, keeping a healthy weight, and eating nutritious foods. Cynthia Brian serves up a plate of fresh superfoods and beverages. Not every woman needs to build an empire to be successful and happy. What about feeling content just being who you are? Climbing the ladder isn’t for everyone and there is no need to feel guilt. Just be the star you are in whatever you want to do. Join Cynthia Brian on her investigation into being enough without setting the world on fire.

International multi award-winning author from Australia, Nola Hennessy, is a successful businesswoman, mentor, and peace advocate, who is currently in Texas setting up Serenidad Consulting LLC’s foundations to operate in the United States. The much-anticipated release by Brown Books of Nola’s prayer-like autobiography The Peace Angel is forthcoming, with the global launch expected in mid-Summer 2014. In this interview, we will also learn about her fourth book dealing with post-traumatic stress, as well as the continuing work Nola and her companies do to heighten resilience and empower others for positive outcomes. How can you change your waistline and the world with ten exceptional food choices? In Health Matters, Heather Brittany talks about buying local, growing your own, and using fair trade products. When you travel, do you have trouble deciding what to pack? With summer on the horizon, Cynthia Brian shares suitcase simple strategies that will help you hit the road running.

What does F.A.S.T. stand for? Do you know the signs of a stroke? Young people in their 20’s at are risk for a stroke. Heather Brittany discusses life saving information in Health Matters that could be your stroke of luck. Boats, wave runners, ATV’s, bicycles, diving boards are all part of the summer fun. Whether you are off road or on the water, it’s important to be cautious and safe. For a fun and safe summer, Cynthia Brian offers tips on how to stay safe in the sunshine. Why is it when we surrender our “busyness” to get outside in nature, we feel better? Nature is better than therapy. Cynthia Brian takes us into the June garden for tips and tricks on how to make our gardens grow.