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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeVgsxpMU1M&list=PLQIikebAPmLVcVTihdWXF0y9SUaCdC3HK&index=4[/youtube] It’s a sad reflection on society that breast augmentation is the #1 cosmetic surgery.  Women and TEENAGERS aren’t happy with themselves as they are.  Is it the pressure to compete for our partners or does it stem from our partners not being “happy” with our bodies.  What’s going on? Do you have first hand experience on the topic?  Or maybe someone has shared their experience with you (good or bad)?  Share your comments below. I believe when people share Read More

It’s a sad reflection on society that breast augmentation is the #1 cosmetic surgery.  Women and TEENAGERS aren’t happy with themselves as they are.  Is it the pressure of the media to live up to some ideal for perfection? is it for ourselves or our partners? Why are so many Western women willing to undergo the knife when our sisters in Africa are not following this trend… Obviously there are some situations where women are rebuilding after mastectomies but they Read More

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation was the number one cosmetic surgery in the country in 2011 with 307,000 women getting the procedure. This is a 4 percent increase from the previous year and a 45 percent increase from 2000. Does it shock you that within 10-12 years, most women will have at least one broken implant?  Do you have implants and/or know someone who does?  I think most of us do.   What are your Read More

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1ux42tjSX0&list=UUXPZYJgS01zVyF5zzs4Q8rQ&index=3[/youtube] This week we discussed coping with tragedy. My guest Petra Sojka suffered unimaginable cruelty at 16 years old when she was kidnapped while waiting at a bus stop in the Czech Republic. She was taken into the vile underworld that is the sex trade industry. There are more people in slavery today than any other time in history. Estimates are that as many 27 million people are enslaved. This is a topic that need our attention and we need Read More

Moving forward after trauma and tragic circumstances can be one of the most challenging times we go through as a human being. I truly believe it is possible to move forward and heal. Healing takes time, self compassion, reflection, some core skills and coping strategies. Many of the people I have spoken with are strong advocates of counseling and support groups. Moving forward is not an easy path but one that can ultimately lead us to our healing. What has Read More

Before this interview there was so much I didn’t know.  THIS SHOCKS ME – There are more slaves in the early 21st century than at any previous time, but opponents hope slavery can be eradicated within 30 years. I stumbled upon a USA Today article (June ’12) while I was doing some research on human trafficking before my interview with guest, Petra Sojka.  In it, ‘Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton decried the enslavement of up to 27 million people Read More

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyfLNng_QEs[/youtube] It’s pretty remarkable how just knowing you’re not alone can help you turn the corner to overcoming sadness or strife!  You are not alone.  That’s a common sentence, but when we’re in the middle of something tough and difficult to talk about, we can forget.  That’s why it’s important that we share our stories of trial and those of triumph too.  You never know who you could be helping to heal.    This week we discussed how someone can Read More

I once read, ‘10 minutes of exercise is not enough to loose weight, but it is enough to elevate your mood.’  So when I am pressed for time and stressed, I remind myself just to go for a brisk walk or park the car further away from an appointment.  That should do the trick. Where do u find 10 minutes in your day ? Play with the kids, park 10 minutes away from your appointment or go for a 5 Read More