We were saddened to learn that Alicia Stanton recently lost her battle against breast cancer. All of us on the WebTalkRadio team admired her passion, commitment and zest for life. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Android RSS Jim LaMarca, her broadcast coach said “Alicia had a real gift for communicating her thoughts and connecting with her audience. She was not only an accomplished professional in her field but also had a warmth and sense of humor that was very engaging” Brad Saul, Pr...
Aug 24, 2012•2 min
In my book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Hormone Weight Loss, I discuss Principle #4, Energize with Stress Reduction and Sleep. Stress causes a rise in cortisol, one of our fight or flight hormones. Listen in as I discuss the connection between stress, cortisol, insulin and weight gain. Then, our expert, Manuela Stoerzer Vogt , will teach us the ease and effectiveness of a walking meditation. I was amazed at how beneficial this technique is! I will also discuss other simple practices you can in...
Oct 18, 2011
The incidence of cancer varies greatly in many populations and it is felt that the difference is due mainly to diet and environment. My guest, Dr. Ajay Goel , is the Director of Epigenetics and Cancer Prevention at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX. He has spent 20 years researching cancer and is one of the top scientists in the world investigating botanical interventions. Listen in as we learn about epigenetics, the study of changes in gene activity that affect our risk of getting ...
Oct 10, 2011
This week, I have two great guests who will share their knowledge with us! Dr. Robert Blaich , the author of Your Inner Pharmacy, will discuss our innate abilities to maintain balance in our bodies. How can we make our own anti-inflammatory chemicals? How can we train our bodies to burn fat? Dr. Blaich has those answers. My second guest, Linda Koss, followed her passion to start a magazine, South Bay Woman, and two radio shows that give women the resources to continue their businesses in the fac...
Oct 03, 2011•51 min
Obesity is rising and our current way of eating is not working well for us. What is the problem? Our genes were not designed to handle our current food choices. We have an overabundance of some hormones and not enough of others. How does this all fit together and what can we do to make our diet work better for us? In today’s show, I discuss the answers to these questions with information from my new book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Hormone Weight Loss . My guest, Denise Martin , author of Eat...
Sep 26, 2011•50 min
We know that exercise is important for our health. But why? It’s more than just moving around, it’s about building muscle and increasing your vitality. What’s the big deal about muscle and what is the best way to build it up? Find out why exercise is one of the Principles for Hormone Weight Loss you’ll find in my newest book. My guest, Carolyn Phillips helps me answer many of those questions. She also has a passion for business and explains why vitality is important to business people today. I w...
Sep 19, 2011•54 min
In my new book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Hormone Weight Loss , one of the principles I focus on is the elimination of toxins. Toxins can enter our bodies through our food and drink, the air we breathe, cleaning products and our health and beauty products. My guest, Louisa Maccan-Graves , has been modeling in Hollywood for years and is an expert in simple, non-toxic health solutions. You’ll be amazed at her recipes for skin care regimen you can make from things you have at home right now. Wa...
Sep 12, 2011•53 min
Many of us wonder if we’re really doing the right things for our bodies as we age. There is so much information out there about what to eat, what type of exercise we should do and how we should approach many aspects of our lives. But, what is right for you? My guest today, Lynn Hargis , is the Founder and Head Coach of Living By Design, a coaching company specializing in Relational Communications and Nutritional Lifestyles. She has also created Nutrition Transition, a systematic way of eating, d...
Sep 05, 2011•50 min
As we grow and develop, we form our own image of what perfection is. How should we be to be accepted by everyone? We try to fit this image of what we think “perfect” should be. This constant struggle not only creates stress, but it limits us in what we can achieve for ourselves. My guest, Deborah Ravenwood , is an energy medicine practitioner and a member of the American Holistic Health Association. She developed a program called Emotional Archeology that is designed to help her clients learn me...
Aug 29, 2011•1 hr 3 min
Two of the most stressful things we can have in our lives are financial concerns and relationships that are difficult. What are we supposed to do in an economy like this? My first guest, Sylvia Guinan is a Financial Adviser at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC in Essex CT who specializes in working with people in transition to help them gain clarity and control over their financial lives. What about the people you’re around every day? Are they helping or hurting you? What can you do to enhance your rela...
Aug 26, 2011•46 min
Life coach, Marge Piccini , and I had so much information to share that we needed a second show! Many of us think about transforming our lives when we’re not happy with how they’re going. However, as we discussed last week, my life was amazing and I suddenly received a diagnosis of breast cancer with its unsolicited invitation for transformation. What do you do when something like this happens to you? Whether it’s a divorce, loss of a job, death of a loved one, natural disaster or any other unso...
Aug 15, 2011•49 min
We often think about transformation and change when things aren’t going as well as we want with our lives or careers. What about when things are fantastic and you’re faced with an involuntary life changing event? On May 30th, my first book had just won another award, my second book was due out in a few months and I had speaking engagements all over the world. My career was at a high point. On Jun 1st, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and everything changed. Today, my guest, life coach Marge Pi...
Aug 11, 2011•56 min
It’s interesting how events in our life can influence our career choices. Both of my guests today had a series of life events that put them onto their current career paths. My first guest, Dr. Linda Clever , is an internal medicine physician who wrote The Fatigue Prescription. This is not about your everyday fatigue; it’s about moving forward to regain your life’s purpose and joy. My second guest, Celia Westbury , a molecular biologist, knows exactly what it takes to keep your cells growing at t...
May 30, 2011•1 hr
Today, we’re going to hear from two experts with great opportunities to help you make a difference in your life starting today. Keith Roach, MD is the Chief Medical Officer of RealAge, a groundbreaking test you can do online that allows you to determine how old your body thinks you are. This free test has been taken by over 27 million people! My other guest, Elaine Masters , is a certified yoga instructor and has developed Drivetime Yoga, targeted stretches you can do in the car. It also include...
May 26, 2011•59 min
I am currently lecturing to physicians in Germany so I wanted to post one of my favorite previously recorded shows for you this week. How many of us need to hit the snooze alarm a few times in the morning? Ten per cent of us complain of “persistant” tiredness at any given time. For most of us, it is bothersome. But, for some, the pain and fatigue of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can be debilitating. My guests today are Dr Jacob Teitelbaum , Director of Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Center...
May 09, 2011•58 min
One of the major topics of conversation these days continues to be our weight and our health. Despite spending billions on healthcare, we remain one of the sickest countries in the world. We know that chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer are relaed to inflammation. However, Dr. Barry Sears , author of The Zone Diet and many other amazing books, connects inflammation to obesity as well. Learn how to eat in a way that will reduce your inflammation, help you lose weight and ke...
Apr 25, 2011•55 min
This week, I have three amazing interviews! Dr. Janet Brill is going to talk about heart healthy eating for men and women. I know what you’re thinkng… no fat, no cholesterol, no fun… Well, you’re wrong! You’ll love Dr. Brill’s suggestions. Dr Jim Occhiogrosso , a naturopath and master herbalist, will discuss prostate health and other aspects of men’s health. He has wonderful nutritional suggestions! Dr. Dan Sperling , an interventional radiolgist, has pioneered a new procedure for much better di...
Apr 18, 2011•1 hr 6 min
We often hear about compounding pharmacies in the news – and it is usually related to a story about hormone therapy. Bio-identical hormone therapy has put compounding pharmacies “on the map.” However, pharmacies have been making specialized medications for hundreds of years. My guest, pharmacist Nat Jones , was speaking at a PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America) hormone therapy conference with me for physicians and pharmacists. He owns a compounding pharmacy in Virginia Beach, VA an...
Apr 05, 2011•54 min
We all know that exercise is very important to our overall health. Yet, many of us aren’t quite sure, aside from burning calories, exactly why it’s important for us to move every day. Does it really make a difference? There are many types of exercises out there and it seems like everyone is an expert. What do the studies show? What is really the best type of exercise to do? I will answer these questions today with the help of my guest, Becky Williamson . She is an exercise physiologist and a for...
Mar 29, 2011•49 min
This week, we’re going to focus on new angles for common concerns: Diet and Jobs. Depending on which survey you read, 56-66% of Americans are on a diet at any given time. However, obesity continues to rise. My first guest, Sumner Brooks, the owner of Not On A Diet in Redondo Beach, CA, embraces a “no diet” approach. She gives wonderful tips on intuitive eating, emotional eating and the 5 foods you should eat every day. Another main concern in our lives is our jobs. What happens when we hate what...
Mar 22, 2011•1 hr 4 min
Did you know that there are over 50,000 types of plants that are used as medicines around the world. There is such controversy regarding the safety of supplementation of vitamins and herbs. My guest, Chris Kilham , is a Medicine Hunter and Explorer who has trekked to over 20 countries in search of botanical medicines with proven efficacy. He will discuss his favorites with us in this show. Remember to contact me with questions and show suggestions at info@DrAliciaStanton.com . As always, thank y...
Mar 14, 2011•54 min
Remember the movie, Airplane? As all of the different disasters continued to unfold, the air traffic controller kept saying things like, “Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop smoking.” and “Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue.” Did you ever have one of those weeks (or months)? I have just finished going through a few months like that. Once you get out of balance due to stress, how do you recover? Join me and one of my patients, Jackie, as we discuss getting out of bala...
Feb 25, 2011•53 min
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Feb 05, 2011•57 min
It’s the New Year and everyone is thinking about diet, exercise and resolutions. My two guests offer you practical advice you can put to use today to get your new year off to the right start. Joan Pagano ( www.JoanPaganoFitness.com ) is a fitness expert who trained Jacqueline Onassis and is the author of 5 books. She will explain 4 functional exercises you can start doing today at home that can make all the difference in how your body ages. My second guest, “Acharya Sri” Khadi Madama, is an expe...
Jan 17, 2011•59 min
This great line comes from one of my guests today, Sylvia LaFair ( www.SylviaLaFair.com at 570.636.3858). Sylvia is an executive coach and leadership educator who is going to discuss the patterns we develop to handle stress in our childhood, how they affect us as adults and what we can do about them. My other guest, Dr Nancy Irven ( www.PleaseDontEatTheWallpaper.com ) is a Holisic physician who educates high school students on the true nutritional value of th foods they eat every day. They are o...
Jan 10, 2011•1 hr 1 min
As a country, we continue to gain weight – obesity is at epidemic proportions. What is happening? My guest, Dr Diana Schwarzbein, has the answers to why the low calorie, low fat diets don’t work. I learned so much during this interview! The best news if that we don’t HAVE to be afraid of fat and cholesterol! Find out how to eat in a way that will stop the weight gain cycle. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Android RSS I want to thank you all for your amazing support of my show! I have...
Dec 30, 2010•57 min
We all know about Female Menopause – but, what about Male Menopause? What is it? Does it really exist? Many men end up suffering from the symptoms of low testosterone and don’t realize what their problem is or how they got that way. My guest this week, Brad King, the author of Beer Belly Blues: What Every Aging Man and the Woman in His Life Needs to Know , gives us a humorous look at this subject. Check out his site at http://www.BeerBellyBlues.com Subscribe with your favorite podcast player And...
Dec 06, 2010•53 min
Hypnosis and Alzheimer’s Prevention? What could they possibly have in common? They both have to do with the brain: hypnosis helps us to focus an active mind on a dominant suggestion and Alzheimer’s prevention helps us to keep that mind active. Many people think that hypnosis is “putting someone to sleep” or making them “unconscious”. However, it is actually a wakeful state of focused attention and reduced peripheral awareness. Join me and my guest, hyponotherapist Steven G. Jones ( www.StevenGJo...
Nov 29, 2010•1 hr 2 min
Today, our focus is on two common problems, pain and fatigue. How many of us need to hit the snooze alarm a few times in the morning? Ten per cent of us complain of “persistant” tiredness at any given time. For most of us, it is bothersome. But, for some, the pain and fatigue of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can be debilitating. My guests today are Dr Jacob Teitelbaum, Director of Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers ( www.Vitality101.com ) and Karena Tech-Lineback, President of Pilates ...
Nov 22, 2010•58 min
We all know that part of feeling good is being comfortable with how you look. Today’s show discusses that concept with two different guests. Laura Fenamore is a Body Image Mastery mentor who focuses on helping women change from the inside out. Her website is http://www.OnePinky.com and she feels that beauty is much more than skin deep. My second guest, Louisa Maccan-Graves, takes a slightly different approach with her wonderful tips. She a Beauty and Age-Proofng Expert who will share do-able, bu...
Nov 15, 2010•58 min