Psychologist say that many people don't give enough to themselves. Studies show that those who do practice self-care can reap benefits in their mental state, physical health and relationships. In this first episode of a multi-part series on the pursuit of happiness, we chat with Christopher Felton, author of the book Re-Member Yourself: A Healing Journey Through Your Innerverse about whether or not it is OK for us to take care of ourselves before we give to others. In other words, Is It OK To Be...
Mar 20, 2019
*LANGUAGE ADVISORY* John Kim, known as The Angry Therapist, was forced to face his shortcomings as a man and a human being. After a heart-wrenching divorce, he turned to blogging as a way to explore how to become a better person. He shares his journey and his discoveries in a new book titled “I Used to be a Miserable Fuck: An Every Man’s Guide to a Meaningful Life” He describes, that after some deep soul searching, that he was indeed a miserable man. He considers his journey as a rebirth. I this...
Mar 05, 2019
Have you visualized your life in retirement? Where you'll live, how you'll spend your days, how you intend to enjoy life? Have you considered how much it will cost to maintain even a basic lifestyle? A recent GoBankingRate.com survey revealed that 42% of survey respondents have less than $10,000 saved for retirement, including 13.7% who have zero saved. If you count yourself among them, you have considerable ground to gain if you want to live a comfortable life in retirement. Continuing our seri...
Feb 19, 2019
Is avoiding meat and dairy products the single most efficient way to reduce our environmental impact on the planet? It's a big question and one that won't be easily answered here. But logic tells us, based on available data, that reducing demand for meat and dairy products can have a meaningful impact on greenhouse gasses. Americans consume on average over 222 pounds of meat per person per year. From deforestation to water pollution to methane producing livestock, agriculture's carbon footprint ...
Feb 13, 2019
Are you the kind of person that resists change? If you want to change your life, you've come to the right podcast because this season of Life in HD is all about life changes both big and small. In part 1 of a 2-part series, we explore how making healthy lifestyle changes can improve your quality of life and...save the planet. Have you considered how meat production and agriculture impacts the planet? And how reducing the demand for beef can contribute to reducing the environmental impact on our ...
Feb 07, 2019
Happy New Year! The first half of this season of Life in HD is devoted to change. It's not always easy. We live our lives conditioned to do the same things over and over because we are creatures of habit. After all, familiarity brings comfort. And yet change, if we are open to it, can bring about some very positive consequences. This episode is devoted to getting rid of clutter. This isn't about organizing your closet or freeing up counter space. It's about getting your mind prepared to let it a...
Jan 16, 2019
Holidays should be a joyous time of year filled with cheerful music, wonderful food, and gift-giving. Despite the joyful reason for getting together, some family gatherings end up getting tense and uncomfortable, ending in shouting matches with some crazy relative. But what if you're the problem? What if the anger and resentment that you carry around is the cause of the family stress? The good news is that you can control it. In this episode of Life in HD, I speak with Tom Corner, author of the ...
Dec 23, 2018
According to a recent report from CNN Money, 56% of married women leave investment and long-term financial planning to their husbands, and 85% of women who defer to their husbands feel that their spouses are more educated on financial matters. As a result, many women are shocked to learn the true financial picture when major life events like death of a spouse, divorce, or job loss happen. This episode of Life in HD features a conversation with Kathy Longo, author of Flourish Financially: Values,...
Dec 14, 2018
Episode 2 of our series on health and well being features a conversation with an average middle-aged man who shares his strategy to lose weight and maintain the weight loss through lifestyle change. Before you commit to a fad diet or join an expensive gym as a part of a 2019 New Year resolution, listen to this conversation with George Kilpatrick for some realistic strategies for your weight loss and fitness goals.
Dec 07, 2018
Have you ever had an event in your life impact you in such a way that you are unable to let it go and move on? In this episode of Life in HD we speak with Dr. Susan Nicholas, author of the book The Duality of Being, about how holding on to painful memories can cause stress in your life and how through a conscious awakening letting go of that pain can allow you to move forward and live an abundant life.
Nov 27, 2018
Nearly half of American adults have hypertension and many don't even know it. Called the "Silent Killer", high blood pressure typically doesn't come with warning signs. Prescription medication is one way to address hypertension but it often comes with side effects. In this episode, I speak with alternative medicine specialist Dr Steven Helschien about hand grip therapy and other ways to control high blood pressure without the use of prescription meds.
Nov 20, 2018
Did you know that a lack of something basic as diaper supplies can have a long lasting impact on mothers and babies? About 15 million children in America live in families that fall below the federal poverty rate. Many of these families work but earn low wages of have unstable employment; leaving basic necessities like diapers difficult to come by. And that can have a cascading affect on family finances and an emotional impact on parents and children. This is a conversation with two young mothers...
Nov 05, 2018
There are roughly 1.3 million homeless school-aged children in America. Research has shown that children who experience homelessness face a wide range of challenges related to their health, emotional well being, and safety. One man in one school district in one of America's most impoverished cities works to bring some relief by collecting and delivering some basic necessities. This is his story.
Oct 25, 2018
This episode explores actualized living and mindfulness with Kirk Abner, author of the book Flower Dog Man. We discuss how mindfulness can help you live a happier, more fulfilled life.
Oct 08, 2018
Part 2 of Carol Barbour's story sees her pick of the pieces after the dramatic experience in DC public schools, begins a new chapter in North Carolina, and comes full circle back to PG County only to find barriers to entry - blackballed. I Chose Defiance Part 2 is a story about standing up for your rights and gaining control of your life.
Sep 23, 2018
Author and educator Carol Barbour shares her intriguing story of how standing up for her rights as a private citizen resulted in being blackballed as a public school administrator. It's an example of Chaos Theory in action.
Sep 10, 2018
A curated conversation with Sean Yoes - author of Baltimore After Freddie Gray: Real Stories From One of America's Great Imperiled Cities. More than an author and journalist, Sean Yoes is an example of community leadership and how living an impactful life can bring about change.
Aug 26, 2018
How do we stop letting the desire to be liked at all times keep us from being our true selves? Sometimes you just have to take control and lose the fear of being judged. In this story a first generation Arab American, who is so concerned about the community that she grew up in, decides to put herself out there and run for public office.
Aug 18, 2018
The first episode of Life in HD introduces you to a former homeless man who now runs an organization that provides services to the needy. From gangs to homeless to hero, it's an inspirational story not to be missed. I hope you enjoy it.
Aug 10, 2018
