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Many of us do this without even being aware that we do. Reflect on your thoughts. When you’re stressed, angry or tense, do you find yourself wishing for a cigarette, a cup of coffee, a drink, a pill or a chocolate bar? Do you find yourself rationalizing your use of any addictive substances? Could you be using alcohol, cigarettes, food, sex, alcohol or drugs to cut yourself off from your feelings? We all do this! Sometimes we avoid our pain Read More

It’s pretty common to pre-game (pre-party) before you go out drinking and then finish the night with a drink at home because hey, “The night is young,” right? Huh. Some parents think it’s more responsible to allow their teens to host parties in their home, using their alcohol, than to leave them to find another host because they’d, “…rather have them drinking under my roof, with my supervision.” Interesting… These are just some thoughts that are swirling around in my head at the Read More

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMkrXMbZWbs&list=PLQIikebAPmLVcVTihdWXF0y9SUaCdC3HK&index=5[/youtube] What does success mean to you? Is it possible to have it all? I believe when people share their stories they can inspire, heal and encourage others.  Stay tuned to www.KirstyTV.com for full episodes of our interviews, when our talk show launches in March 2013. We will be sharing inspirational stories from our interviews with celebrities, everyday people and experts. Sign up to receive to our VIP updates so that you are the first to see the stories as they go live.

My friends and I were chatting about the risks involved when we go after our dreams.  There are almost always sacrifices… time, energy, money and sometimes we miss out on being with the people we love.   Personally, I took a huge risk leaving my career when I was at the top of my game to go into the unknown and spend years rebuilding. There were many sacrifices I had to make. So, what is that magical thing that pushes us over Read More

[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