Air Date: 1/19/16 – A somber and important discussion about pregnancy loss. What is the difference between a miscarriage and stillbirth? Is the loss and grief felt the same? Is it important to make the distinction? Experts Amy Wright Glenn and Elizabeth Petrucelli share personal stories, facts/figures/stats about this often hidden topic and their passionate advances in providing a public forum for this topic, for all women.
Children Living with Grandparents
Air Date: 1/12/16 – Author Gayle Byrne (“Sometimes It’s Grandmas and Grandpas: Not Mommies and Daddies”) and group facilitator Karen Nocera reveal the many complexities to this growing trend. Who is doing it and why? How do aging parents deal with much younger children? Is it altruism, a willingness to help or an interest in being a “parent” again? What financial, emotional, psychological toll does this take?
The Color of It All – Hair & Women Going Gray
Air Date: 1/5/16 – We explore the world of women going gray. Is it really as important as they say? What tips the scales to chose whether to gray or not? Canadian Image Consultant Carol Brailey and prolific author and writer, Elizabeth Benedict (Me, My Hair and I), trade experience, thoughts and first-hand knowledge about this emerging new trend to let it all out! Is this the wave of the future for women in mid-life?
Tattoos and Their Artistry: A Female Perspective
Air Date: 12/29/15 – Everywhere you go these days, you see tattoos. What is this trend all about? Passionate tattoo artist Kelly Green and multi-tattooed subject DeAnna Shaneck Scott discuss the differences between men and women and their tattoos; the rising popularity of this art form and the many different styles available. Why is this so popular? Do individuals often regret their tattoos as they age? Is it an impromptu experience or a way to further express one’s individuality? Is it really art? Find out!
Surrogacy 101: Who, What, When, Where and Why?
Air Date: 12/22/15 – Join two women (multiple-time) surrogates, Bev Zarfos and Lisa Wippler, one of whom is also employed in the field of surrogacy, for a fascinating 1/2 hour exploring the world of this fast-rising trend. Find out who can become a surrogate, the types of surrogacy utilized and how it’s done. Learn about how the Matching Process works, how much it all costs and so much more!
The Art of Happiness
Air Date 12/15/15 – Hartford Happiness Club leader, intuit and holistic-seeker Audrey Carlson and Deborah Beauvais, Founder/Owner of Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network (Boston), discuss the art and science of getting, being and staying happy – the benefits for health, life and living!
Front Women of Alternative Rock
Air Date 12/8/15 – Long-time front-women California-based Wendy Gadzuk (Andalusia Rose) and Philly’s Jo-Ann Rogan (Thorazine) discuss sexism in the music industry, living as front-women for their bands and staying front and center in the industry during midlife! A lively, fun 1/2 hour!
The Nature of Transracial Adoption
Air Date 12/1/15 – Psychologist Jeanette Yoffe, Executive Director of the California-based Celia Center, and transracial adoptive parent Melanie Elliott discuss this country’s hottest topic – race relations in America – while reframing and providing context for the issue of multi-racial families.
The Growing Trend of One-Child Families
Air Date: 11/24/15 – Are only children spoiled or narcissistic or are they more balanced? Are there tips for helping families dealing with an only child? Is it healthy to have only one child? Join expert social psychologist and prolific author, Susan Newman, Ph.D. as we discuss this increasingly popular worldwide trend.
Losing a Child
Air Date: 11/17/15 – NY-based COPE Foundation Clinical Director Dr. Amy Olshever joins parent Cindy Weaver in a sober discussion about the stages of healing, growth and moving forward individually and as a family, after losing a child.