James Sexton: How to stay in love

Most people will fail to keep the New Year’s resolutions they make each January,a grim reality that results in shame and disappointment. People know whatthey should be doing to lead healthier and happier lives, but today’s guest says the way we set our resolutions is flawed. A specialist in behavior neuroscience and faculty at Stanford Medical School, Dr. Kyra Bobinet says people will only be successful if they match their resolutions to how their brains work. She’ll explain how to apply brain science to eating healthier and exercising more. She is also the author of the new book, “Well Designed Life: 10 Lessons in Brain Science & Design Thinking for a Mindful, Healthy, and Purposeful Life.” She has been featured on NPR, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Fast Company and many other media outlets.    Her websites are www.drkyrabobinet.com and www.engagedin.com

30 Dec 201534min

It’s the holiday season, a time when a lot of us are rushing about from party to party, store to store, city to city.  It’s the perfect time to be mindful of all we have all year round. In her book Finding the Gift, Angela Howell has captured 366 unique meditations to help readers see life from a greater perspective and embrace mindful living. Angela Howell has long been on the road to personal freedom. She survived a lengthy battle with anorexia and bulimia, and went on to earn multiple sales awards from several Fortune 500 companies. Angela is the author of Finding the Gift: Daily Meditations for Mindfulness. As a speaker, Angela shares her compelling story of triumph with a variety of audiences and uses her coaching program to help clients create A Life Worth Having.  Her website is www.findingthegift.com.

23 Dec 201533min

Today we’re talking about erotic integrity...a crucial component of modern love.  Erotic Integrity requires us to know ourselves, our turn-ons, what feels right in our gut, and to act from that place. As we head into 2016 with a powerful intent to love ourselves fully, a key component of fulfillment is knowing how to ask for what you want sexually…and get it!! With over 25 years in the field, Dr. Claudia Six is a practicing clinical sexologist and sex therapist who has helped thousands of people find their authentic selves. She says the lack of erotic integrity causes some of us to repeat ineffective patterns in sex and relationships.Claudia’s upcoming new book is Erotic Integrity: How to be True to Yourself Sexually. Her website is www.drsix.net

16 Dec 201531min

Known around the globe as the Architect of the Optimistic Lifestyle, Shelley is the known as the Queen of Optimism. She created The Negaholic’s Diet and founded Optimistic U, along with a slew of radio programs that tally listeners in the millions. Her newly released best-selling book, The Frustrated Believer: What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do, is already being considered today’s new self-help standard- no matter your age, faith, religion or personal philosophy.Get ready for a surprising, provocative no-holds-barred wake-up call. Shelley will break down the top self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors that keep you from getting the love and success you want. Shelley will share blunt advice like “Examine your own B.S.” and “Smash your give-a-damner.” Her own personal story is rallying cry to live free from worry and doubt and the judgment of others.  Her website is www.shelleyroxanne.com.

9 Dec 201529min

In THINGS I DID WHEN I WAS HANGRY: Navigating a Peaceful Relationship with Food, Annie Mahon shares her journey toward a healthy and mindful relationship with food. After years of struggling with negative body image, eating disorders, and food-related anxiety, Annie tells a story we all know of growing up in a culture that constantly pressures us to be thinner while simultaneously encouraging us to eat more. Today we’re going to talk about how to apply mindfulness practices to change the way you eat, cooks, and think about food for the better. Annie’s story serves as a guide for anyone who is searching for a healthier and more mindful relationship with eating. Her website is www.rawindfulness.com.

18 Nov 201530min

Our sexual impulse is exactly that: spontaneous, reactive, ever-present and a source of great comfort, excitement and motivation. Why then do so many people lose steam or avoid sex when it really matters?  Meet Michelle Hope– she’s not your average sexologist.A passionate edu-tainer, she combines her love of pop-culture, entertainment, sexuality into opportunities that educate and motivate. Holding a master’s degree in Human Development and extensive post graduate training in sexuality, Michelle applies an awareness of the holistic implications of sexuality on one’s life and presents information on the many different ways it intersects with various social identities: race, class, gender, sexual orientation. As a veteran speaker with over 10 years of experience, her website is www.mhsexpert.com.

11 Nov 201535min

November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.The statistics are truly staggering – 1 in 9 Americans over 65 has Alzheimer’s Disease. That’s more than 5 million people. Scarier still, some estimates say by the year 2030, that number will be 13 million. The strain of caregiving often rips families apart–but my guest today says it doesn’t have to be that way. Stephanie Erickson says it’s high time to talk about aging, whether it involves medical care for a parent, if Mom should stop driving, or even where the important papers are kept. Today she’ll discuss the four steps to get the discussion going, and how being proactive will help everyone age by design, not default. A licensed social worker, Stephanie has worked with seniors and theirfamilies for over 20 years by providing training and consultation to them, the Alzheimer’s Society as well as financial and legal institutions. Her website is www.ericksonresource.com.

4 Nov 201531min

RAINBOW GROCERY CELEBRATES ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SF SUPERVISORS, AND LOCAL CELEBRITIES TO KICK OFF A WEEK OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES   SAN FRANSCICO, CA: Rainbow Grocery, a San Francisco based cooperative, will kick-off a week of special in-store programs and activities in celebration of its 40th Anniversary starting Monday, October 26, 2015. To honor the store’s rich historic past, SF Supervisors, Jane Kim, Scott Wiener, representatives from the Mayor’s office, Michael Funk, President of UNFI Natural Foods, and local celebrities will join with media personality Dr. Brenda Wade to honor the store at a press conference and reception, Monday, October 26, 2015 from 8 AM – 12 noon. In a changing San Francisco landscape where established and family owned stores are being overtaking by national chains, Rainbow continues offer products that are based on a holistic approach to living. Over the last four decades Rainbow grocery has ushered in natural eating habits which are uniquely identified with Bay Area and northern California lifestyles. From its beginnings, the store has emphasized natural whole grains, organic and locally grown produce, artisanal cheeses and supplements, and concepts based on holistic health. About Rainbow Grocery. Founded in 1975 by a spiritual community, Rainbow’s goal was to provide affordable, healthy whole foods to the people living in San Francisco and neighboring cities. Rainbow Grocery Cooperative grew quickly to become a secular concern that has grown into one the country’s largest worker owned and operated grocery businesses. With 240 workers and over 50 million dollars a year in sales, Rainbow is a unique worker-owned cooperative that continues to reflect San Francisco and its values.

28 Okt 201525min