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Are you on track for a healthy year? Heather Brittany, health guru, shares ways to keep you fit and balanced without breaking your resolutions. Gardeners have the strength of character and the desire to make the world a more beautiful place, one seedling at a time. Even in January there is much to do in our winter landscape. Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian walks us through the rain, sleet, and snow to prepare us for a spring show stopper. The magazines promote looking forever young by advertising every type of clock stopper. Are there things we can do that won’t cost us our bank account? Cynthia Brian offers tips on preserving youth organically!

Happy 2014! Are you ready to jumpstart your life to major success? With the dawn of a new year, author and professional counselor, Frank Healy, leads us through his special exercise 1 B, Flooding the Negative with the Positive to help us transform any negative memories into positive ones from his life empowering book, Heal Your Memories, Change Your Life. Frank Healy is one of only 33 people in the world who has been classified as having Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory from the University of California. He is also the author of Living with Phenomenal Memory and What Type of Learner Are You? Read review. Set 2014 into a positive spin with Frank Healy’s special positive coaching and advice. Become a member of Frank’s site to receive special positive re-enforcement. Have you made a New Year’s resolution? What are your goals? In T42, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian share ways to set goals that are smart-specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely.

It’s a gala Christmas celebration with the Mother/Daughter Goddess Gals. The tree is trimmed, the fire is blazing, the carolers are singing. Ring your bells and join the holiday party with Santa’s angels, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany as they bring good will to all. Casting director and studio executive Jen Rudin, shares Confessions of a Casting Director for anyone pursuing an acting career. Filled with checklists, practical instruction and easy-to-follow game plans, as well as advice from actors, agents, and casting directors, Confessions of a Casting Director helps actors take on the world of show business in this must-have guide. Fire season is over and off the front pages but what about the scars in the Sierras and other mountains? The healing process has begun and regeneration is nature’s process. How do we pay for wildfire control and ecosystem restoration? Cynthia Brian considers the ecology of the forest.

It’s a gala Christmas celebration with the Mother/Daughter Goddess Gals. The tree is trimmed, the fire is blazing, the carolers are singing. Ring your bells and join the holiday party with Santa’s angels, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany as they bring good will to all. With up-to-the-minute advice from longtime casting director and studio executive Jen Rudin, Confessions of a Casting Director is essential for anyone pursuing an acting career. Filled with checklists, practical instruction and easy-to-follow game plans, as well as advice from actors, agents, and casting directors, Confessions of a Casting Director helps actors take on the world of show business in this must-have guide. Fire season is over and off the front pages but what about the scars in the Sierras and other mountains? The healing process has begun and regeneration is nature’s process. How do we pay for wildfire control and ecosystem restoration? Cynthia Brian talks about the true costs of forest fires.

With the dawn of a new year, author and professional counselor, Frank Healy, leads us through exercises to help us transform any negative memories into positive ones with his life empowering book, Heal Your Memories, Change Your Life. Frank Healy is one of only 33 people in the world who has been classified as having Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory from the University of California. He is also the author of Living with Phenomenal Memory and What Type of Learner Are You? In T42, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian share ways to set goals and reach them without faltering or failing. The bane of authors and publishers are book returns. Most consumers don’t realize that once a book has been on a bookstore shelf for a few weeks, the covers are removed to be returned to the publishers for full credit, which ultimately comes out of the author’s pocket. Cynthia Brian demystifies the business of selling books.

Health Matters host, Heather Brittany, has returned from her honeymoon on a remote island in Thailand. We’ll learn about the travel, culture, food, adventures, $7 massages, and her love for elephants. It’s the time of year when we start making arrangements to travel with our pets. If you will be visiting friends and relatives by car, Cynthia Brian has travel tips to keep your beloved canine happy and safe. Colony collapse syndrome has crippled honeybees on a worldwide scale since 2006. Thirty to ninety percent of hives have suddenly died as worker bees disappeared. Without bees, crops will perish. How does the crisis of the bee affect us? Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian investigates what is killing our bees.

Only 33 people in the world have been classified as having Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory from the University of California. Meet author, licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Life Coach, Frank Healy. His new book, Heal Your Memories, Change Your Life, takes you on an adventurous journey through your own memories, and gives you the tools to heal from past hurts with exercises that help you remember more of your good times and heal the pain form the past. Where were you on September 11, 2001? Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian recall the day that changed America and the world and how we have all risen from the ashes. On September 9, 1999, Be the Star You Are!® charity became an authorized 501 c3. The journey to becoming a non profit began with a dream of empowering women, families, and youth while increasing literacy and providing positive message programming. Founder, Cynthia Brian, reviews 14 years of struggles, triumphs, and dedication to keep hope alive.

Multi-award winning author, business woman and peace advocate, Nola Hennessy, showcases and sells her two books No Boxing Allowed and From Pre-Menstrual Syndrome to Positive Mental Attitude Friday November 22nd at Miami Book Fair International, Florida. After the fair Nola returns to Texas to continue discussions with Texas government while scouting the best location for the global head office of Serenidad Consulting, her international consulting company. Serenidad Consulting brings empowering education, training, peace negotiation and consulting services to the USA. Are you responsible for your actions? Do you make your own life? Cynthia Brian will look at the difference between autonomy and dependency. Fifty years have passed since that fateful day on November 22, 1963 in Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas when the 35th President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated. Cynthia recalls the events of the end of innocence.

Basal cell carcinoma is cancer of the skin, the most common of all types of cancer. Basal cell carcinoma accounts for 8 out of 10 skin cancers and usually develops on areas exposed to the sun, such as the head, face and neck, but they can occur anywhere and to people of all ages. Learn tips on prevention and treatment. Do you want to host a spectacular soiree but are paralyzed by fear? Entertain with ease and stress less with these fool proof tips to the perfect party. With the warm glow of autumn colors painting the tree branches, shed your old ways of eating while feasting on the tasty fall harvest. Become a healthy adventurer and savor the treats of the season. Binge watching is the latest trend in TV habits. From renting shows and movies from Netflix to streaming, six in ten people are now consuming multiple episodes of a show at one sitting. Is this a good thing? Find out about the latest in never-ending performances.

Like squirrels gathering nuts for winter storage, gardeners need to know how to keep vegetables fresh for those long, cold nights. Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian shows you how to store winter root veggies for the best taste all winter long. The Internet is a great place for information and communication, but it's also a source of worry for parents with teens. Dangers from predators lurk online. Teens often don't realize that the comments, photos, and videos they post can later create problems. We’ll talk about ways to protect your teen without invading their space. Mark Twain wrote, I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead. His point? Strong writing is lean writing. You’ll learn how to make your writing poignant and powerful but cutting out unnecessary words. Brevity is king.

Everyone loves a wedding. Whether it is large, small, traditional, or contemporary, the BIG day is a big deal. Health Matters host, Heather Brittany tied the knot, and proud momma, Cynthia Brian, talks about the wedding wrap up. From the Yahoo reality TV show surprise engagement to the walk down the aisle, it’s been a year of dreaming, planning, and enjoying. Would you like to know how to make glorious floral arrangements and sumptuous bouquets? Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, explains simple ways to use natural reeds, branches, plumes, and flowers from your garden for fabulous holiday displays. Halloween is October 31st and instead of spending lots of money on candy, join the Be the Star You Are!® Trick or Treat for Literacy Campaign. With a donation to Be the Star You Are!®, you’ll be giving books instead of tooth decay. We’ll discuss Halloween and how easy it is to make a difference and have fun.

Cindy Woodsmall is a New York Times best-selling author of numerous novels with a connection to the Amish community. She brings us two new books, For Every Seaon, book 3 in the Amish Vines and Orchards series and The Dawn of Christmas, a Romance from the Heart of Amish Country. When it comes time to pay the bill at a restaurant, do you become bad at math? Here’s a tip-give waiters and waitresses what they deserve when eating out . America’s servers earn mimimum wage, most have to divide their tips between bussers and other staff, plus the IRS takes their portion. Heather Brittany gives us an inside look at the life of servers. High school seniors are frantically filling in college applications, writing essays, and hoping to get into the college of their choice. Cynthia Brian who coaches teens for essay writing, offers tips on making the process more targeted and manageable.

Debut novelist, Yangsze Choo turns her pen to the rare yet fascinating custom among Malaysian Chinese of spirit marriages, where the living are married to the dead to placate a restless ghost. We travel to the late nineteenth-¬century Malaya through the eyes of the highly relatable Li Lan, a poor but spunky young woman, who is approached by the wealthy family of a dead man to become his bride. Is coffee necessary to keep us healthy? New research indicates that a cup of java may relieve dry eyes, reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's, and protect against certain cancers. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany grinds some beans to give us the perks of drinking the joe. Health care benefits are expanding through President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. This month every state will have a health insurance marketplace where consumers can shop for coverage. AARP magazine provided an inside look at the possibilities, which Cynthia Brian recaps in this segment.

What’s keeping you up at night? Are you worried about finances, health, job issues, or your love life? Lack of rest contributes to serious health problems. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian give you simple tips to end the sleepless nights. Want vertical interest in your garden? It’s time to grow up! Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian shares a short list of plants that shimmy up poles, curlicue around strings, twist, turn, and go wild. When it comes to parenting we need to give our children roots and wings, not loot and things. Rather than spoil your child with toys and trinkets, Cynthia Brian provides actions you can easily do to increase your child’s self worth, self direction, and self-esteem while enhancing their life skills.

Rebecca Donovan is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the highly-acclaimed New Adult trilogy, The Breathing Series. Her novels include: Reason to Breathe, Barely Breathing, and the Out of Breath. Rebecca talks to Cynthia Brian about her first book, Reason to Breath, one girl’s story of life-changing love, unspeakable cruelty, and her precarious grasp of hope. What are the two beverages that boost our brain power? A clue, one wakes you up and the other relaxes you. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian talk about the two drinks that when consumed in moderation, keep you young and may prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Is our privacy an illusion? With the race to the internet fueled by social networking posts and the data collected about us by the National Security Agency, our secrets may not be confidential anymore. Cynthia Brian investigates the price we pay protecting personal privacy. Photos, links, and more available at StarStyle Radio

Tattooing has been practiced by centuries in numerous cultures around the world serving as rites of passage, status, bravery, and symbols of slaves, outcasts, and criminals. Heather Brittany discusses tattoos in America and how they have become a sign of artistic self-expression. Hot, dry, and tired, fire crews across California have been working for weeks on end with little sleep to battle some of the biggest blazes in history. Cynthia Brian looks at the dedication of these men and women who fight fatigue while fighting fires. Whether you have a sore throat or a sore hip, your prescription for optimum health may be as close as your garden. Since the dawn of humanity, even before recorded history, herbs and plants have been used for medicinal purposes. Ancient cultures including the Chinese and Egyptian documented on papyrus the benefits as early as 3000 B.C. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, describes the natural pharmacy growing in your garden

From the bestselling author of Witches of East End—soon to be a Lifetime television series this fall starring Julia Ormond and Jenna Dewan-Tatum—and the Blue Bloods YA series comes the WINDS OF SALEM, the spellbinding conclusion to the Witches of East End trilogy featuring the beguiling Beauchamp family of witches. Cynthia Brian welcomes New York Times and USA Today best selling author, Melissa de la Cruz, back to Starstyle®-Be the Star You Are!® to talk about her latest novels. It’s T42, a Mother-Daughter Brew with Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian as they talk wine, food, and enjoying the good life. Living an inspired and happy life is a personal choice. Get some ideas on how to live in the moment and savor the seconds. How do you find a great job, a loving partner, increase your income, or find the best living situation? The answer is to be yourself! Be the Star You Are!® author, Cynthia Brian, encourages you to be all that you can be while being the only person you can-YOU.

Only 33 people in the world have been classified as having Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory from the University of California. Meet author, licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Life Coach, Frank Healy. His new book, Heal Your Memories, Change Your Life, takes you on an adventurous journey through your own memories, and gives you the tools to heal from past hurts with exercises that help you remember more of your good times and heal the pain form the past. Where were you on September 11, 2001? Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian recall the day that changed America and the world and how we have all risen from the ashes. On September 9, 1999, Be the Star You Are!® charity became an authorized 501 c3. The journey to becoming a non profit began with a dream of empowering women, families, and youth while increasing literacy and providing positive message programming. Founder, Cynthia Brian, reviews 14 years of struggles, triumphs, and dedication to keep hope alive.

Our skin is the largest organ of the human body. How can we have more vibrant, younger looking skin? Health starts on the inside. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian give tips on having clear, beautiful skin no matter what your age. The kids are back in school, we are packing lunches, and our vegetable gardens are overflowing with nutrient rich edibles. It’s fall harvest and a great time to get the entire family involved in picking and planting fresh fruits and vegetables for meal preparation. Talk a stroll with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, through the fall garden and start digging deeper. Is it worth it to buy extended warranties? A common consumer myth is that the value exists but experts disagree. Cynthia Brian discusses the downsides of extended warranties and offers other protections.

Within a month of getting an agent, ten-year old Elsie Fisher landed a lead role as Agnes in Despicable Me. This year she returns in Despicable Me 2 in the lead role as the precocious unicorn-obsessed Agnes. Elsie chats with Cynthia Brian about what it is like to be a child actor with so many fun opportunities to explore. Cynthia Brian talks about her 14th edition of her best selling book, The Business of Show Business, now available as an enhanced audio ebook complete with updated information on everything an actor or model needs to know to get into the acting industry while avoiding the scams. Available at Vook, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble. The media bombards us with images of perfect people and the products we need to be more attractive. Research indicates that this exposure is contributing to poor body images and eating disorders for all ages. In Health Matters, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany look behind the screen to find what’s real.