Don't let others blame you for being deceived in an intimate relationship. Seek legal remedy where possible.Intimate relationships are built on trust. However, sometimes there is deception and you have to protect yourself. The courts don’t necessarily make the same remedies available to those deceived in intimate relationships. How could someone be deceived when we’re all so smart and savvy? And, how can you investigate an intimate without breaking the law? If you’ve been deceived, you are not alone. Anything of importance to someone can be subject to deception. Don’t blame others who have been deceived. Listen as Jill Hasday joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss deception in intimate relationships. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Changing your perspective can influence your wellness.You want to live your life on your terms with purpose and possibility. You need a reason to get up every day and to watch for opportunity. Hard work is required to get the life you want. You can choose to be bitter about the life you live or to make the best of it. Change your perspective and open up your horizons. Listen as Zack Friedman joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how to turn the lemons of your life into lemonade. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

You may be leaving opportunities on the table.Can you influence your own luck? We have more control over our lives than we think. Our attitude changes how we view opportunities. Luck is the convergence of random chance, talent and hard work.  Random chance is opportunity presenting itself. Talent is being open to possibilities, recognizing opportunities, taking a different path from others, and taking risks. Hard work is putting in the elbow grease so you’re ready for the random chances. Even undesirable events can open up opportunities. For example, being fired from a job can create new and different possibilities for your career. View it as a chance to do something you wouldn’t otherwise do. Keep in mind that people just beyond your inner circle are more likely to make luck for you than close friends and family. They know of different opportunities than the people in your direct circle. Face-to-face contact helps strengthen these weak ties. Listen as Janice Kaplan joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share how you can improve your own luck. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

It takes more than drive to reach your goals.Grit and perseverance can drive you to success. But, many resolutions and goals peter out when willpower alone can’t do it. Emotions like gratitude, compassion and genuine pride help you invest in other people and yourself. You have to forego some pleasure in the moment for future gains. Emotions are a powerful part of motivation. These three emotions lead to connection with others. They make it all worthwhile. As a bonus, social relationships support you as you pursue your dreams. Self-control is easier when you use gratitude, compassion and pride to help you. Listen as Dr. David DeSteno joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share how you can harness these emotions to achieve success.  Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Make time for yourself.Women are typically the caregivers in the household. They don’t tend to think of themselves, putting themselves last. To be your best self, you need to take care of yourself first. Take time for you. If you take a little time every day, that helps it become a habit. Even five minutes of personal time can make a difference. You may feel guilty when you start taking time for yourself. Keep taking that time for yourself and you can better appreciate other aspects of your life. Those peaceful times can fuel you. Your family will get used to your quiet time. Listen as Alison Brown joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how to take some down time and start to put yourself first.

Make recipes your own and spruce them up with your favorite nutritious ingredients.You can modify recipes and make them your own, turning nutritious components into something delicious. Choose ingredients and dishes that make your body feel good. Swap out ingredients from those listed in your cookbook and get creative. Spend some time creating a menu for the week and preparing ingredients. It’s okay to get pre-cut components at the grocery store. Listen as Nealy Fischer joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how to healthify any recipe and make it your own.

Lower your blood pressure and boost your wellness with smart dietary choices.Diet and nutrition influence your health. Your wellness depends on the choices you make in the kitchen. The Mediterranean DASH diet employs Mediterranean concepts (locally-sourced whole grains, lean meats, fish, fruits, and veggies) in combination with dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH). DASH uses the same ingredients with decreased use of salt. Listen as Abbie Gellman joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss the Mediterranean DASH diet. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

What happens to your brain when you take birth control pills?Birth control regulates your reproductive system, but what does it do to your brain? Hormones influence what your brain does. It’s not surprising to learn that birth control pills can affect your mood, appetite and overall health. The hippocampus is smaller for women on the pill than those cycling naturally. While birth control is important for women, it’s best to make an informed decision with an understanding of what birth control does to your brain.You can then weigh the pros and cons before making your choice. Listen as Dr. Sarah Hill joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss what the pill does to the brain. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Fitness should be fun for you.Your relationship with exercise is much better if you don’t think of it as something you have to do. Finding the joy in exercise makes it pleasure, not punishment. If you can’t fit all of your exercise for the day into one sitting, take a few five-minute fitness breaks. It all adds up. Invite a friend to join you for longer activities like classes and walks. Listen as Dr. Beth Frates joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss finding the joy in fitness. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Do a good deed over breakfast.Wouldn’t it be nice to support those facing food insecurity with your own grocery purchases? The Soulfull Project will donate one serving of food to a local food bank for every meal purchased. Food insecurity affects so many people that these purchases make a significant difference in the lives of the hungry. Listen as Megan Shea joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss the Soulfull Project. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins