| July 5, 2008: Chakra Kahn! All About Chakras
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| CYNDI DALE: We got a lesson in chakras from expert and intuitive healer Cyndi Dale. Her many books include the best-selling “New Chakra Healing.” She’s based in the Twin Cities, so be sure to check her out here. |
| CHAKRA WORKSHOPS: Join healing touch therapist Tanya Boizenghan for one or all of her Chakra Workshops at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis. The next class in Sunday, July 13th from 7-9pm, focusing on the throat chakra to improve communication, expression and your ability to speak your truth! Learn more here. |
| CHAKRA TEST: For our homework, we each took this online test to see which of our chakras need the most “work.” You can take the test here! |
| ALL ABOUT CHAKRAS: Here’s a great easy-to-understand overview of what chakras are and the importance of each one. |
| Q-LINK: We talked about the Q-Link worn by tons of celebrities and athletes to balance their energy systems. Check out the San Francisco Chronicle article here. |
| June 28, 2008: How the Media Shapes Your World |
| TABLOID PRODIGY: We were fascinated by the stories Marlise Kast shared with us about her years as a tabloid reporter for Globe. Her book is called “Tabloid Prodigy” and you can check out her web site here. |
| BODY IMAGE: We spoke with Dr. Shelly Grabe, one of the top experts on how the media affects women’s body image. Get more info on her extensive research here. |
| GEENA DAVIS: Did you know the actress started an organization to examine and promote the role of females in the media? Check it out here. |
| TV TEENS: Think your kids might be addicted to the media? Have them take this quiz here. |
| MEDIA WISE: The Twin Cities is home to the National Institute on Media and the Family – a great resource! Check them out here. |
| June 21, 2008: Healing with Animals |
| ANGEL ANIMALS: Today we talked with Linda Anderson, co-author of the best-selling “Angel Animals” book series. Check out the Angel Animal Network online at www.angelanimals.com. |
| ALAN BECK: Did you know Purdue University has a Center for the Human-Animal Bond? We spoke today with professor Alan Beck, director of the center. Learn about their work here. |
| BARBARA MORRISON: We talked today with this pet psychic about communicating with animals. Visit her web site at www.animalstalk.com. |
| MN LINC: Our GRG of the Week, Molly, co-founded MN Linking Individuals, Animals & Nature to provide animal therapy for people facing challenges in life. Visit them and support their mission by visiting their website at www.mnlinc.org. |
| PET TALK: In our GRG Homework, we read this article about how our pets communicate with us and then looked for the signals from our own dogs. Read the article here. |
| THERAPY DOGS: Think your pooch could help others as a therapy dog? Get more information here. |
| June 14,2008: Laughing Your Way Through Life |
| LAUGHTER COACH: Today we talked with Dr. Annette Goodheart about laughter therapy. Check out her web site at www.teehee.com. |
| LORETTA LAROCHE: We always love talking with Loretta – motivational speaker, and stress expert extraordinaire. Her latest book is called “Kick Up Your Heels Before You’re Too Short To Wear Them.” Visit her cool web site at www.lorettalaroche.com. |
| LAUGHTER YOGA: We spoke with Sebastien Gentry, president of the American School of Laughter Yoga. Find a class or get more info at www.laughangeles.com. |
FUNNY VIDEOS: Need a laugh? Check out some of the YouTube videos we mentioned on today’s show.
Babies Giggling
Charlie Bit Me!
News Anchor Laugh Attack
HEY JUDE!
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| IS LAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE? Read this article from Psychology Today on all the reasons we need to laugh!
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| May 31, 2008: Just Say No: How to Say It and Mean It |
| ABSOLUTE YES LIST: We talked about this exercise in our GRG Homework. Try it by clicking here. |
| WHAT DO YOU FILL YOUR LIFE WITH? Check out this great article from guest Michelle Stimpson of LifeShine Coaching. Click here for the article. |
| WOMEN’S RETREAT: We talked today with Dr. Noel Radcliffe, co-founder of Edina Sports Health & Wellness. She’ll be one of the presenters at the “Reclaim Joy” women’s retreat in Minnetonka tomorrow, June 1st. For information, click
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| WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT NO? Read this USA Today article on the benefits of learning to say no. Click here. |
| HOW TO SAY NO: Need some help with ways to say no? Here’s a guide to what to say when you want to decline an invitation, offer or request.
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| May 24,2008: From Bright Idea to Big Success |
| OUR HOMEWORK: Liv, Joan & Colleen each talked about a female entrepreneur they admire. |
| Liv selected artist Marisa Haedike and her Creative Thursday web site, www.creativethursday.com |
| Joan chose Lisa Roberts, creator of The Find and a line of furniture and accessories sold on shopNBC. Click here. |
| Colleen celebrated Sara Blakely, the inventor and founder of Spanx. Click here. |
| CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS: We talked with the ReVamp Salon owner about his great new book, “Staging Your Comeback” and how it came to life. Visit his website at www.themakeoverguy.com for more! |
| TRACY DYER: Tracy co-founded Urban Junket on a wing and a prayer – and it worked! Visit her website, www.urbanjunket.com, to see her fabulous handbags. |
| LADIES WHO LAUNCH: Co-founder Beth Schoenfeldt shared some key tips for women looking to start a business. Check out the Ladies Who Launch web site for resources and consider joining the local Twin Cities incubator group! Visit www.ladieswholaunch.com. |
| WOMEN VENTURE: This awesome local organization helps women of all backgrounds reach for their dreams. Tap into their expertise and low-cost classes to get started! www.womenventure.org |
| May 17, 2008: Raising Conscious, Spirited Kids |
| LISA WILLIAMS: We’re thrilled to be joined today by medium Lisa Williams, star of “Lisa Williams: Life Among the Dead” on Lifetime TV. Check out her web site devoted to helping spiritually gifted children here.. |
| Lisa at Orpheum Theater:You can see Lisa LIVE tonight at the Orpheum Theater. Buy tickets here. |
| CHILDREN OF NOW: Dr. Meg Losey, author of the groundbreaking book “Children of Now,” joined us for a full hour of discussion and call-ins about how so many young children are hearing, seeing and experiencing more than meets the eye. Click here to learn more. |
| CONSCIOUS KIDS EXPO: The first-ever Conscious Kids Expo will be held in the Twin Cities tomorrow – Sunday, May 18th – at the Ramada Mall of America from 10am – 5pm. Admission is $5 and Dr. Meg Losey is the keynote speaker. For full details, click here. |
| CHILDREN OF THE NEW EARTH: Looking for tips and resources? This magazine is a great resource. |
| SPIRITUALITY FOR KIDS: Karen Berg is founder of Spirituality for Kids, an organization dedicated to teaching kids how to listen to their inner voice and understand the interconnectedness of the world around them. Click here for more info. |
| May 10, 2008: Miscarriage & Child Loss |
| DR. TRACY GAUDET: Famed OBGYN and integrative medicine guru Dr. Tracy Gaudet joined us today. Her latest book is called “Body, Soul and Baby.” She’s director of Duke University’s Integrative Medicine center. Check it out here. |
| GUEST CO-HOST PILAR: Pilar Gerasimo, editor of Experience Life magazine, was our guest co-host today. Check out her magazine at www.experiencelifemag.com. |
| SHARE: Today we talked with Cathi Lammert, the Executive Director of SHARE Pregnancy and Infant Loss. SHARE is a wonderful resource for anyone who has experienced a miscarriage or loss of an infant or anyone who knows someone who has. Visit their website, www.nationalshareoffice.org. |
| NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP: This amazing organization provides tasteful and artful photographs of babies often in their final hours or just after they have died. These pictures are treasures for the families of those who have lost a child. Find out more about them at www.nilmdts.org. |
| FAITH’S LODGE: A retreat center in Northern Wisconsin for families with seriously ill children or families who have just suffered the loss of a child. Find out about their programs at www.faithslodge.org. |
| MISS: A nonprofit organization that not only provides support to families in loss, but empowers people through community volunteerism, public policy and legislative education, as well as programs to reduce the incidents of toddler and infant death. Check out their website, www.misschildren.org. |
| DAILY STRENGTH: Are you struggling with infertility or do you know someone who is? Learn more about treatments and connect with other women who are sharing your struggles at www.dailystrength.com. |
| May 3, 2008: Spring Cleaning for Your Body, Mind & Soul |
| FIVE DAY DETOX: Today we talked with Jennifer Gray, owner of the Yoga Minneapolis Center, where they’ll lead participants through a five-day detox program this July, featuring Yoga, Chinese Medicine and whole foods. Get more info here. |
| EXPERIENCE LIFE: Pilar Gerasimo, editor of Experience Life magazine, was our guest co-host today! The May issue is all about Clean Living. Check out some of the articles at www.experiencelifemag.com. |
| FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE COMPACT: You may have read about a couple vowing not to buy anything new for a year in the Star Tribune. Check it out here! Today we talked to Norma Williams, who spent the year 2007 following the Compact along with her husband, Darrell. Find out more about the Compact here. |
| NOT JUST A PRETTY FACE: Today we talked to Stacy Malkan, who in addition to helping start a national campaign for safe cosmetics has written a book about the harmful nature of our cosmetics. The book is called Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry. Find out more at www.notjustaprettyface.org. |
| April 26, 2008: Think Yourself Thin |
| INTUITIVE EATING: How do you listen to what your body really wants and needs instead of following someone else’s diet? Get more info at this web site: www.intuitiveeating.com. |
| PETER WALSH: One of our favorite Get Real Guys is back with us today, organization expert and Oprah regular Peter Walsh. His latest book is called “Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?” Visit his web site here. |
| OUR LADY OF WEIGHT LOSS: Janice Taylor is founder of the Our Lady of Weight Loss web site. She’s a national weight loss therapist encouraging people to light up in every way, not just on the scale! Check out her web site here. |
| 7 THOUGHTS THAT CAN MAKE YOU THIN: If changing your thoughts can help you lose weight, her are seven to start with. Click here! |
| HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE THIN? Let yourself imagine the actual feeling of being slender. Find out why in this
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| CORNELL FOOD & BRAND LAB: Cornell University has a lab devoted to food psychology, with lots of interesting research. Check it out here.
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| April 19, 2008: Your Invisible Support Team: Angels, Spirit Guides & More. |
| ANGEL EXPERT: Today we spoke with Joan Wester Anderson, one of the nation’s leading angel experts and author of 15 books including “Where Angels Walk.” Visit her web site at www.joanwanderson.com |
| SLADE ROBERSON: Slade conducts Spirit Guide Readings and runs the web site Shift Your Spirits. Check it out at www.sladeroberson.com. |
| MARTHA BECK: We were thrilled to welcome best-selling author and renowned life coach Martha to the show today! Her latest book is “Steering By Starlight.” She’ll be signing books at the Borders on Tamarack in Woodbury this Tuesday, April 22 from 7-9pm. Check out her web site at www.marthabeck.com. |
| TYPES OF ANGELS: In this article, angel expert and past GRG guest Doreen Virtue explains the difference between angels, guardian angels and archangels. Click here. |
| MEET YOUR SPIRIT GUIDES: Author and intuitive Sonia Choquette is well-known for her books and speeches on connecting with your spirit guides. For a brief overview on how to get in touch with them, click here. |
| April 12, 2008: The Mommy Trap: How to Stay True to You. |
| YOU’RE A GOOD MOM: Jen Singer was in the middle of writing this new book, “You’re a Good Mom,” when she was diagnosed with cancer last year. Check out her web site at www.mommasaid.net. |
| BLOOMA: Local doula and yoga instructor Sarah Longacre opened Blooma in Edina late last year to help moms stay in tune with their minds, bodies and souls. Visit Blooma at www.blooma.com! |
| RENEE TRUDEAU: This work/life balance coach is the author of “The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal: How to Reclaim, Rejuvenate and Re-Balance Your Life.” Visit her web site at www.reneetrudeau.com. |
| 100 DAY CHALLENGE: We mentioned the online 100 Day Challenge that our GRG of the Week Clarissa is part of. You can join at any time for free to get great support from people around the globe – including many moms – as you reach for your goals and dreams. Visit her website at www.100days.ning.com to learn more. |
| MOMS PASS DEPRESSION TO KIDS: If you suspect you might be depressed, get help for your sake and your kids’! If your depression goes untreated, it can have a negative affect on your children, as explained in this article.
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| MOM TALK: Connect with other local moms online via the new and improved Mom Talk web site. Just go to www.momtalk.com. |
| April 5, 2008: How To Get Happy And Stay Happy |
| THE HAPPINESS CLUB: Today we talked with Lionel Ketchian, founder of The Happiness Club in Connecticut. Get Happy by signing up for their newsletters or a virtual meeting here! |
| SADDLE UP: We spoke with life coach Saundra Pelletier, author of the new book “Saddle Up Your Own White House: 5 Principles Every Woman Needs to Know.” Visit her web site here. |
| DAILY OM: Madisyn Taylor launched the popular web site Daily OM four years ago. Now she’s authored her first book, “Daily OM: Inspirational Thoughts for a Happy, Healthy and Fulfilling Day” – to be released Monday. Give each day a dose of happiness at her web site here. |
| LIV GETS HAPPY: Read this recent article by Liv on SelfGrowth.com about her search for happiness at the Happiest Place on Earth! Click here. |
| IS FULL-TIME HAPPINESS POSSIBLE? Read this New York Times article on the search for perpetual happiness (featuring one of guests, Lionel Ketchian). Click here. |
| POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: The University of Pennsylvania has a center devoted specifically to exploring positive psychology and authentic happiness! Check it out
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| March 29, 2008: Attracting Money into Your Life |
| PEGGY MCCOLL: The best-selling author of “Your Destiny Switch” is back with us today to talk about her cool Magnet for Money program and her new book, “21 Distinctions of Wealth,” coming out in May. Click here for more info. |
| JAMES RAY: We love this guy! You may have seen him in “The Secret” or talking on Oprah and Larry King about “Harmonic Wealth.” Now see him in the Twin Cities on April 2 or 3 for free! Colleen and Liv went to the seminar last year and loved it.
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FINANCIAL FENG SHUI: Local Feng Shui expert Amy Theisen of Infinity Life Design returned to GRG to offer advice on how to make sure your home and office and set up right so you attract abundance. Next Saturday, April 5, she’s teaching a class on personalized feng shui.
Click here to register.
In the class, she’ll expand on some of the tips she shared with us:
1.In 2008, don’t renovate or do projects in the southern-most rooms of your home or the south part of your yard.
2.Get a compass. The best area of your house for attracting abundance is in “East 2.” To find it, stand in the very center of your home and find the area of your home that’s between 83º -97º. If it includes your front door or is a heavily trafficked area, you’re in good shape. If not, install a fountain or fish tank in that space on April 8th at precisely 7:30am (and keep it there until Feb 4, 2009).
3.To boost the success of financial/property investments, use the same technique to find the “SE 3” area of your home – that’s between 143 º - 157 º. Install your fountain or tank on June 9th at 5:30pm. (Note: only 1 fountain per house, so choose the most important space to you).
4. For help with a big exam, find “SE 2” – that’s between 128 º - 143 º. Install fountain/tank at any time.
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| ATTRACTING ABUNDANCE: In his book, “The Power of Intention,” Wayne Dyer shows readers how to attract more of what you want into your life. Read an excerpt
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| March 22, 2008: Body Talk: How to Hear What Your Body’s Telling You |
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| We talked with Michelle Lynn, owner of Yoga House in Edina. Click here for info. |
| DR. JUDITH ORLOFF: This pioneer in Energy Psychiatry and author of “Positive Energy” spoke with us about tapping into your intuition to get clear messages about what your body needs for health and happiness. Visit her web site here and watch this video in which she describes how to listen to your gut. |
| REIKI MASTER: Today we talked with Reiki Master and Teacher David Gleekel, director of the Reiki Center of Greater Washington. He’ll be in Minneapolis April 26-27 for a weekend introductory class to Reiki. For more information, click here. You can also call 1-866-59-REIKI. |
| POWER OF YOGA: Think yoga is just about complicated poses? Read this fascinating article a journalist who used to think so – until she nearly died and used the principles of yoga to come back to life, both literally and figuratively. |
| ENERGY VAMPIRES: Ever notice that you feel worse after spending time with certain people in your life? Maybe you feel exhausted, anxious or stressed. Click here to read about how to deal with these so-called “energy vampires.” |
| March 15, 2008: Oevercoming Yours Fears About Death and Dying |
ELIZABETH HARRINGTON: This well-known East Coast psychic/medium uses her abilities to comfort those who have lost a loved one and ease fears about death through one-on-one sessions and workshops.
Check her out here.
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| MORNINGSIDE CHURCH: This Sunday (3/16), Rev. Rosemary Rocha will wrap up the Lenten series on “Living Fully, Dying Well” at Edina Morningside Community Church. For more info, click here. |
| THE NEW PDA: Do you display PDA - Personal Death Awareness? Grief experts say it’s the only way to kiss off fears about death and dying. Learn more by clicking here.
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March 8, 2008: Understanding the power of words
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14 WORDS TO LET GO: Today we talked with inspirational coach and speaker Debbie Friedman about her workshop, “The Power of Words Can Set You Free.” The 14 words she encourages people to let go of are: can’t, don’t, won’t, want, hope, will, need, wish, try, if, but, not, should and lose. Can you do it!? Check out her web site for more insights here.
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GRG SPECIAL OFFER @ EMPOWORD: Our Get Real Girls of the Week, Stephanie and Wendy, created the local company “empoword” with cool products featuring powerful words that remind you to live authentically and fully (read their stories on the left side of our page). If you place an order online, enter the promo code REAL to receive a free “word cling.” Click here for their web site.
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CAT THOMPSON: Local writer, speaker and executive coach is well versed on the power of what she calls “conscious” or “authentic” language. Read this article by her on the subject.
And check out her company, Emotional Technologies, here.
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CREATE A NEW HABIT: Need some help getting better at positive self-talk? Check out this article for tips on how to get started.
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DO YOU MEAN WHAT YOU SAY? Read this intriguing article on how to speak with integrity – say what you mean and mean what you say.
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WORD COUNT WEB SITE: Just type in your favorite word and you’ll see how commonly it’s used in the English language. Click here!
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March 1, 2008: Getting Mad Without Going Mad: Anger 101
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ANGER TO FORGIVENESS: Today we talked with local practitioner Valerie Lis, an expert in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). On March 10th, she’ll lead a workshop titled “From Anger to Forgiveness in Minutes.” Click here and scroll down to learn more.
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DR. HARRIET LERNER: How does anger play a role in your relationships? We talked with internationally-known relationship expert Harriet Lerner, author of the New York Times Best Seller “The Anger Dance.” Find more resources at her web site here.
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LETTING GO OF ANGER: Top anger expert Dr. Ronald Potter-Efron, who practices in Eau Claire, is author of multiple books about controlling anger including “Letting Go of Anger” and “Angry All the Time.” Check out his books here.
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ANGER RESOURCES WEB SITE: We spoke with local anger management therapist David Decker, who co-founded the helpful Anger Resources web site. Check it out here.
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Colleen was able to share her daughter Brady's story on StarTribune.com's Cribsheet blog. Click here to read it
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February 23, 2008: What’s Your Story? Exploring the World of Writing & Publishing
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STORYCATCHERS: Today we talked with author Christina Baldwin about her book, “Storycatcher: Making Sense of Our Lives Through the Power and Practice of Story.” Check out her cool web site here.
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I LOVE YOU MORE: Laura Duksta is back with a huge success story! After selling 179,000 copies of her self-published children’s book, “I Love You More,” her book was acquired by a major publisher and just this week became a New York Times Bestseller! Visit Laura’s web site here. And follow her lead by setting your intentions as a future author at her 100 Day Challenge web site here.
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DOREEN VIRTUE: This world renowned expert on angels and spirituality – and a doctor of psychology – just released her first novel. She shared her writing tips, including getting angelic guidance, with us today. Visit main web site is here and the book web site she mentioned on-air is here.
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LOCAL LEADS: Not sure where to start on your journey to getting published? The Twin Cities has some fabulous resources, including The Loft Literary Center and Hamline University’s Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults.
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THE WRITE STUFF: Want access to the publishing stats the GRGs shared today? Click here.
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ONLINE SCRAPBOOKING: Liv mentioned that she often uses Shutterfly to create books featuring family photos and stories. Similar sites include Snapfish or Kodak. Or, if you could use a little more hands-on help, use Heritage Makers and tap into local consultant Kelly Hocks if you need help.
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February 9, 2008: Attracting Love Into Your Life
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SECRETS OF ATTRACTION: Today we talked with New York Times Best-Selling author Sandra Taylor about her book, “Secrets of Attraction,” and how to attract the love of your life. Click here for details!
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TAO TALK: We spoke with CJ Golden, author of “Tao of the Defiant Woman,” about how – and why – to love yourself before you love anybody else. Click here for information.
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AMERICAN SOULMATE: Stop looking for love in all the wrong places and go to the Mall of America! Our GRG of the Week, matchmaker Kailen Rosenberg, will be among the featured experts at this cool event for Twin Cities singles on Tues., Feb. 12th. Click here for details.
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START FRESH: Feel like you always choose the same kind of partner, the same type of relationship? Check out this interesting article on “Attracting The Relationship You Want, Not The One You Left.” Click here.
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February 2, 2008: Room to Bloom – Creating Harmony in Your Home
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CAROLE HYDER: Today we spoke with internationally known Feng Shui expert Carole Hyder. Check out her upcoming classes by clicking here.
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AMY THIESEN: Thinking of moving your home or office? Considering buying land or building a house? Consult first with guest Amy Thiesen of Infinity Life Designs, a classically trained Feng Shui firm in the Twin Cities. Click here for information.
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ORGANIZED AUDREY: If your idea of a filing system is piling papers up on your desk, you might need help from Audrey Thomas, one of the area’s leading organization experts and owner of Organized Audrey. Click here for details.
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CLUTTER QUIZ: What does your clutter say about you? We all took the quiz and now you can, too! Click here to see how you do.
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CLUTTER & CREATIVITY: Can clutter affect your ability to be creative? Find out if it’s keeping you from thinking clearly by clicking here.
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January 26, 2008: Meditation 101
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DHARMA FIELD ZEN CENTER: Today we spoke with senior teacher and author Steve Hagen about meditation. Click here for more information on the center. Hagen’s latest book is “Meditation Now or Never.”
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LISTEN TO YOUR HEARTS DESIRES: Spend a day listening to your heart at this event in New Richmond, WI on Feb. 2. For more information, click here.
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BRAIN BOOST: We mentioned an article in Experience Life magazine that outlines all the phenomenal benefits meditation provides to the brain and the rest of your body. To get the details, click here.
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HOW TO MEDITATE: Want to give it a try but you’re not sure how to start? Get some tips from Discovery Health – click here.
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DAILY OM: Think you don’t have time to meditate? Read this article and you might change your mind! Click here.
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January 19, 2008: How to Plan Your Best Vacation Ever
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VACATION COACHES: Need help planning your next trip to ensure it’s fun, fulfilling, and fabulous? Michelle and Bill Stimpson offer a six step process for making it the best vacation ever! Get more details at their website.
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TRUSTYPONY: Today we talked with local writer Berit Thorkelson, founder of the Trusty Pony web site, which offers daily tips and products for top-notch travel. Go to her website here.
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STRESS-FREE TRAVEL: Check out the 21 Rules of Stress Free Travel in Best Life Magazine here.
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TOP TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FOR WOMEN: Get the full list here!
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JOURNEYWOMAN: Here’s a cool female-focused website helping women plan cool adventures around the world.
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January 12, 2008: Angels All Around
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THE ANGEL LADY: Today we talked with Sue Storm, known as The Angel Lady. She is the author of two books: “Angel First Aid: Rx for Miracles” and “Angel First Aid: Rx for Success.” She also gives personal angel readings via phone; call 1-800-323-1790. And check out her web site for more information here.
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ANGEL ANIMALS: Local couple Allen and Linda Anderson are known worldwide for their “Angel Animals” books and speeches on why they think pets are actually angels in disguise. We talked with Linda today about her experiences. Visit the Angel Animals web site here.
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ANGEL ART: Want to know what your guardian angel looks like? Local artist Paulette Salo says she knows and can paint him or her for you! She’s even done it for Joan! Check her out here.
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WINGING IT ON THE WEB: BeliefNet has a great section devoted to angels, with content including angel e-cards, articles about angels from a pastor and quizzes about angels. Read it all here.
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LIV’S ANGEL: To see the angel that appeared in ice at Liv’s front door last year, go to her One Year of Beauty website here.
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ANGEL THERAPY: Doreen Virtue is one of the world’s leading experts on angels, with over 20 books on the subject. Visit her Angel Therapy web site here.
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January 5, 2008: Making the Most of 2008
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Dream Big! What was your first dream of the New Year? If you want to get a little guidance from your dreams this year, check out the “dream salons” led by today’s guest, Sheila Asato, from Monkey Bridge Arts. Go here for more info.
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Live Dynamite Discount: Today we talked with Live Dynamite co-creator Maryanne O’Brien about setting intentions and creating a personal vision for 2008. They are offering Get Real Girls listeners a 20% discount on all Circles and products through January. Just click here and enter the code GRG.
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Innovative Resolutions: Tired of setting a weight loss goal every year? This year, try one or more of these fun resolutions instead!
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How to Make a Vision Board: Want to make your own? Check out this great how-to from folk singer and motivational speaker Christine Kane.
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December 29, 2007: Aging Well at Every Age
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MARIANNE WILLIAMSON: We were so honored to have Marianne join us today – a world renowned speaker, spiritual teacher and author of nine books (and she’s Oprah’s friend, too!). Her new book, “The Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife,” hits bookstores in January. Visit her web site here.
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WHAT’S YOUR AGING ATTITUDE? Check out this fascinating study about how your attitude plays a role in how well you age, even if you’re physically not in great health! Click here for details.
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VISIT THIS BLOG! We discovered this awesome blog called Not Dead Yet by Judith, an 80-year-old woman in England who created the site to chronicle her years as an “oldie.” You’ll love it!
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DRESS YOUR AGE: A recent Oprah show featured tips and tricks for looking great at any age – not like a teenybopper or an old lady! Check out the expert advice here.
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ELDR MAGAZINE: The new kid on the block is ELDR, a hip new magazine for boomers that embraces and celebrates aging. Check it out here.
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AGING WITH THE STARS: Ever wonder how celebrities cope with aging (besides getting frequent Botox treatments?). This online resource has lots of videos featuring stars like Leeza Gibbons, Marie Osmond and Suzanne Somers talking candidly about getting older.
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December 22, 2007: Finding Your Purpose
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SONIA CHOQUETTE: Today we talked with this inspiring spiritual teacher, intuitive advisor and best-selling author. Her books include “Soul Lessons, Soul Purpose” and “Intuitive Spark.” Check out her web site here.
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I LOVE YOU MORE: Laura Duksta found her purpose in the spark of an idea for a children’s book called “I Love You More.” She self-published the book and sold over 175,000 copies – an AMAZING feat for a self-published book. She’s now signed with a major publisher and the book is in major stores now – and is winning all kinds of awards! Get more info here.
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OPRAH INTERVIEW: Check out Oprah’s fascinating discussion with Gary Zukav on finding purpose and meaning in your life here.
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JOEL OSTEEN: This pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston has been called the most-watched inspirational leader in America. His worship services reach millions of TV viewers each week and his motivational books about finding your true purpose and passions, including “Become a Better You,” are a mainstay on bestseller lists. Check out his ministry here.
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QUICK! FIND YOUR PURPOSE! Here’s a fun blog about discovering your life purpose in about 20 minutes. See if it works for you!
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December 15, 2007: Aging Well at Every Age
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MARIANNE WILLIAMSON: We were so honored to have Marianne join us today – a world renowned speaker, spiritual teacher and author of nine books (and she’s Oprah’s friend, too!). Her new book, “The Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife,” hits bookstores in January. Visit her web site here.
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WHAT’S YOUR AGING ATTITUDE? Check out this fascinating study about how your attitude plays a role in how well you age, even if you’re physically not in great health! Click here for details.
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VISIT THIS BLOG! We discovered this awesome blog called Not Dead Yet by Judith, an 80-year-old woman in England who created the site to chronicle her years as an “oldie.” You’ll love it!
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DRESS YOUR AGE: A recent Oprah show featured tips and tricks for looking great at any age – not like a teenybopper or an old lady! Check out the expert advice here.
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ELDR MAGAZINE: The new kid on the block is ELDR, a hip new magazine for boomers that embraces and celebrates aging. Check it out here.
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AGING WITH THE STARS: Ever wonder how celebrities cope with aging (besides getting frequent Botox treatments?). This online resource has lots of videos featuring stars like Leeza Gibbons, Marie Osmond and Suzanne Somers talking candidly about getting older.
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December 8, 2007: Reflecting on Your Self-Image
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10 Simple Steps: Today we talked with Dr. Glenn Schiraldi, author of the new book “10 Simple Solutions for Building Self Esteem: How to End Self-Doubt, Gain Confidence and Create a Positive Self-Image.” Get it here.
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Carmindy: If you watch TLC’s “What Not To Wear,” you know GRG guest Carmindy, the world-renowned make-up artist who transforms women’s faces on the show. We love her because she tells women NOT to believe all the hype from the beauty industry and focus on the things you LOVE about yourself! Check out her book, “The Five-Minute Face” at her web site.
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Give Your Self-Image a Makeover: Reader’s Digest has an awesome online section devoted to helping you improve your self-image, boost your self-esteem and increase your self-worth! Check it out here.
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Think About It: The Mayo Clinic offers five ways to think about where your negative thoughts come from. Give it some thought here.
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A Healing Habit: Get in the habit of positive self-talk. Here’s a how-to guide!
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Take the Test: This is a fun quiz to see how you see and value yourself. Check it out!
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December 1, 2007: Stress-Free, Mess-Free Holidays
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I’M DREAMING OF A GREAT CHRISTMAS: Today we talked with Lisa Wise, president of The Center for the New American Dream, about their efforts to help people simplify and recreate holiday traditions as a way to treat yourself and the earth with a little more TLC this season. Check out all their fun ideas for stress-free gifts and celebrations here.
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SHOW ME THE MONEY: One of our favorite financial gurus, best-selling Chellie Campbell, joined us today to talk about smart money moves to reduce your financial stress during the holiday season. Learn more here.
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GRIEF AND LOSS DURING THE HOLIDAYS: It’s difficult to feel joyful during the holidays if you’re grieving over the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job or a family tradition. Today we talked with grief counselor and best-selling author John Welshons, whose new book is called “When Prayers Aren’t Answered.” Check out his web site here.
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KEEPING THE PEACE AT CHRISTMAS: Dreading seeing a certain relative over the holidays? Could you cut the family tension with a knife? We liked the suggestions in this article for keeping the peace during holiday gatherings.
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MAKE IT MEANINGFUL: We love the ideas outlined in this article about how to clarify what means the most to you during the holidays and what you can just let go of. Check it out here.
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SEIZE THE SEASON! Need to de-stress and re-focus this month? Sign up for the Women’s Health Conference “Harnessing the Power of the Season of Love,” taking place December 7 & 8 at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel. Learn why this season can be so empowering for women like you! Click here for more information.
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CLUTTER-FREE GIFTS: Check out this creative list of 20 clutter-free gifts from our Get Real Girl of the Week, professional organizer Carmen Coker, here.
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November 24, 2007: The Power of Intention
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DR. WAYNE DYER: We were thrilled to welcome inspirational author and speaker Wayne Dyer to the show today! Among his 30+ books is “The Power of Intention” – must-read for anyone looking to create a better life. Check out his web site here.
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URBAN JUNKET PURSES: Wayne Dyer talked today about his daughter, Tracy, and how she started her successful purse company, headquartered in the Twin Cities, using the power of intention. Check out her fab purses here!
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LIVE DYNAMITE: Today we spoke with Maryanne O’Brien, co-founder of Live Dynamite, a company specializing in showing people how to create their best lives. Check out their cool web site and their Upside kit here.
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PEGGY MCCOLL: We were happy to welcome best-selling author and goal achievement expert Peggy McColl back to the show today. Her latest book is called “The Destiny Switch: Master Your Key Emotions and Attract the Life of Your Dreams.” Click here to visit her web site.
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THE POWER OF INTENTION: Dr. Wayne Dyer’s book, The Power of Intention, is a real inspiration. If you want to know more, watch his PBS special on the subject here.
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THE INTENTION EXPERIMENT: Click here to check out a series of web-based experiments led by best-selling author Lynne McTaggart and leading scientists around the world to test the power of our thoughts to change the physical world. Fascinating!
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100 DAY CHALLENGE: Up for a fun challenge? Join the online 100 Day Challenge, a group of people around the world setting their intentions and tracking their progress. Watch their video blogs for inspiration or join the fun with Co-Creating Your Reality!
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November 17, 2007: Attitude of Gratitude
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BLESS THIS FOOD: Today we talked with Adrian Butash, the author of “Bless This Food,” which includes the history of mealtime prayer and 160 blessings to choose from if you’re at a loss for words this Thanksgiving! Learn more about him and the book here.
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MIKE ROBBINS: We visited with Mike, a nationally-known motivational speaker and author of “Focus On the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation.” Visit his inspiring “Focus On the Good Stuff” web site here.
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HOW TO BE GRATEFUL: We love this expansive resource from Spirituality & Practice on gratitude, with simple advice, research, exercises, quotes, and more to get you in the gratitude mood! Visit the site here and be sure to click on the links at the left hand side.
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GRATITUDE JOURNAL TIPS: Like the idea of keeping a gratitude journal but you’re not sure where to start? Check out these tips from the master, Sarah Ban Breathnach here.
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BLOG ABOUT BLESSINGS: This is a cool, inspiring blog by a guy who posts what he’s grateful for every day, along with art and reflections. To read the blog click here.
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GET GRATEFUL: Our guest co-host today, Pilar Gerasimo, is editor-in-chief of “Experience Life” magazine. Check out their fascinating article on the benefits of gratitude here.
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November 10, 2007: Life Coach 101
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INTERNATIONAL COACH FEDERATION: Today we talked with Diane Brennan, president-elect of ICF, the largest worldwide organization for personal and professional coaches. To become or coach or to find a credentialed coach, click here.
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THERAPEUTIC COACHING: We spoke with Nikki Di Virgilio, who offers a variation on life coaching that incorporates her techniques and skills from hypnosis, quantum physics, and NLP (neuron-linguistic programming and psychology). She says Therapeutic Coaching is unique because it works directly with the unconscious/higher conscious mind where our memories, beliefs, values and wisdom is stored. For more info, check out her blog.
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SUPERSTAR COACHES: Last year, the New York Times ran an article on how many Hollywood stars are now hiring life coaches and the growing trend of featuring coaches in TV shows. Get the details here.
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HEALTH COACHES: Need somebody to cheer you on and help you strategize to get healthier? Maybe you need a health coach! Pilar Gerasimo, our guest co-host, talked with us about the fascinating article on health coaches that appears in the current issue of her “Experience Life” magazine.
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GET YOUR FEET WET: Local life coach Michelle Stimpson, whom Liv has worked with, offers a life balance assessment for $97. It’s a 30-minute phone session to focus on YOU – your goals, your worries, your priorities – and get a feel for what it’s like to work with a coach. Get more details here.
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FEARLESS LIVING INSTITUTE: Rhonda Britten’s organization also trains and certifies life coaches to specifically help clients push through their fears and create a more fulfilling life. Find a coach or participate in a teleconference.
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November 3, 2007: Why We Cry: Understanding the Value of Tears
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GRIEF IS GOOD: Today we talked with Tom Ellis, executive director of the Center for Grief, Loss & Transition in St. Paul and the author of “This Thing Called Grief: New Understandings of Loss.” Learn more here.
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ELLEN VIDEO: See the full video of Ellen DeGeneres recently crying on her show here.
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WHAT’S SO GOOD ABOUT CRYING? A lot! A local researcher – Dr. William Frey at Ramsey Medical Center – has done extensive research on the value of tears. Did you know the chemical composition of your tears is different depending on what you’re crying about!? Get the details here.
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THE HISTORY OF TEARS: Today, most of us prefer to cry in private. But, if you look at the history books, crying by both men and women used to be widely accepted. It wasn’t until the Industrial Revolution that people became so secretive about emotions. Find out why here.
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TEARS FROM HEAVEN: This article describes many of the ways crying has played a role in religion and been heralded by spiritual leaders as an outpouring of the soul.
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CRYING ON THE JOB: Ever cried at work? It’s long been taboo, but research shows today’s 20- and 30-somethings are more likely to openly cry in the office. Check out the article here.
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HOW OFTEN DO YOU CRY? The average woman cries 64 times a year. How often does the average man cry? Find out here.
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October 27, 2007: Keeping Up with the Joneses
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GREEN WITH ENVY: Today we spoke with journalist Shira Boss, the author of “Green With Envy: How Keeping Up With the Joneses is Keeping Us in Debt.” Check out her web site here.
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MYTHS ABOUT MONEY: Past GRG guest Laura Rowley wrote a great article about the deception of money. It may seem like your neighbors are loaded, but they could be loaded with debt. And guess what? She says we’re all guilty of trying to keep up! Check out the article here.
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WHO ARE THE JONESES? This article by financial expert Juliet Schor details how sometimes the Joneses are your friends or neighbors, but more and more they’re celebrities and even fictional characters on TV and in the movies! Get more info here.
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FIVE THINGS TO THINK ABOUT: Not sure if you’re spending to keep up with others? Check out these five things to consider in an article by finance guru Jean Chatzky.
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DIRT POOR TO LOOK RICH: Did you see the recent Oprah Show about families who have spent themselves into near bankruptcy just trying to keep up with the Joneses? Check out their stories here.
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October 20, 2007: Holistic Health: Finding Alternative Ways to Be Well
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ST. KATE’S HOLISTIC HEALTH: Today we spoke with Janet Dahlem, program director of the Masters program on Holistic Health at the College of St. Catherine, which started in 2004. Learn more about the program and about Dahlem’s program on healing through laughter here.
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DR. CANDACE PERT: We were joined today by Candace Pert, a pioneer in the mind-body movement with over 250 published articles on healing. Her latest book is “Everything You Need to Feel Go(o)d.” Learn more about her work here.
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FIND IT HERE: Need help finding a practitioner? Want to know more about a specific treatment? The National Institutes of Health operates the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a one-stop shop for all your questions!
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YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL! Read this great article by Dr. Christiane Northrup, who was featured on “Oprah” this past week, called “Holistic Medicine Means Having It All.” She gives great examples of how traditional medicine can be combined with alternative treatments for the best overall impact.
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U of M: The University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing is nationally known for its research and programs on integrated healthcare. Check it out here.
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BE GOOD TO YOUR BODY: Looking for gentle, healthful ways to treat your body well? Click here to find upcoming programs offered by The Marsh: A Center for Balance & Fitness in Minnetonka, including yoga, movement therapy, women’s self-defense and Pilates. You don’t have to be a member to participate!
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October 16, 2007: Work/Life Balance
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AUTHENTIC BALANCE: Today we spoke with life coach Nancy Gerber, founder of Authentic Balance, who says work/life balance is a big fat lie! Her web site includes a quiz to show you if you’re on the verge of a meltdown and simple ways you can start to live a more balanced life.
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STRESS INSTITUTE: Dr. Kathleen Hall, founder of The Stress Institute, is an expert on work/life balance and shared her insights with us today from her new book, “A Life in Balance: Nourishing the Four Roots of True Happiness.” Visit her website here.
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WHAT IS WORK/LIFE BALANCE? What is it? How do you achieve it? How do you know when you’re balanced? Take two minutes to read this article and see if you’re on track.
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WORK LESS, PLAY MORE: In a time when everyone seems addicted to their cell phones and PDAs, it’s hard to ever really get away from the office. Here’s a great article from the Mayo Clinic on why we’re all so stressed and how to keep from spinning out of control.
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IS PART-TIME THE ANSWER? More and more women are finding ways to work part-time in an effort to achieve more balance. This article from the Christian Science Monitor explores the trend and talks with female executives who have taken the plunge.
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BEST MINNESOTA COMPANIES: Want to know which Twin Cities companies have been recognized for their work/life balance programs in the past year? Read this press release announcing the honorees.
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October 10, 2007: The Power of Intention
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DR. WAYNE DYER: We were thrilled to welcome inspirational author and speaker Wayne Dyer to the show today! Among his 30+ books is “The Power of Intention” – must-read for anyone looking to create a better life. Check out his web site here.
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URBAN JUNKET PURSES: Wayne Dyer talked today about his daughter, Tracy, and how she started her successful purse company, headquartered in the Twin Cities, using the power of intention. Check out her fab purses here!
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LIVE DYNAMITE: Today we spoke with Maryanne O’Brien, co-founder of Live Dynamite, a company specializing in showing people how to create their best lives. Check out their cool web site and their Upside kit here.
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PEGGY MCCOLL: We were happy to welcome best-selling author and goal achievement expert Peggy McColl back to the show today. Her latest book is called “The Destiny Switch: Master Your Key Emotions and Attract the Life of Your Dreams.” Click here to visit her web site.
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THE POWER OF INTENTION: Dr. Wayne Dyer’s book, The Power of Intention, is a real inspiration. If you want to know more, watch his PBS special on the subject here.
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THE INTENTION EXPERIMENT: Click here to check out a series of web-based experiments led by best-selling author Lynne McTaggart and leading scientists around the world to test the power of our thoughts to change the physical world. Fascinating!
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100 DAY CHALLENGE: Up for a fun challenge? Join the online 100 Day Challenge, a group of people around the world setting their intentions and tracking their progress. Watch their video blogs for inspiration or join the fun with Co-Creating Your Reality!
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September 29, 2007: Guilt-Free Diet: Letting Go of Guilt
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RHONDA BRITTEN: Want to know more about today's guest co-host? You may remember Rhonda, life coach extraordinaire, from the TV show Starting Over. She's also the author of several best-selling books including "Change Your Life in 30 Days" and "Fearless Living." Check out her web site here.
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ALL ABOUT GUILT: Today we talked with Cathleen Henning Fenton, the About.com expert on panic disorder. She wrote a great article on how guilt can get in the way of recovery from anxiety – or really any condition, for that matter! Check out her article here.
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WORKING MOTHER: Check out GRG guest Jaime Woolf’s article and exercises about getting rid of motherhood guilt, which appears in this month’s issue of Working Mother magazine.
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IS GUILT GETTING THE BEST OF YOU? Experts weigh in on how to know when you’ve gone overboard on your guilt trips – and how to get back on track – in this WebMD article.
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GOOD VS. BAD GUILT: Much like cholesterol, there’s healthy guilt and unhealthy guilt. Find out the difference here!
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GET OVER IT! Here’s a great article on how to get over guilt and ways other women have done it.
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MOMS ON A MISSION! A group of moms got together to create the Working Moms Against Guilt blog. They share their struggles with mommy guilt and how they’re letting go of guilt.
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September 22, 2007: How Can I Help You?
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WHY GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE: Today we talked with the author of this fascinating new book, Dr. Stephen Post. Check out the web site and take his monthly quizzes here.
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