What's your bra doing to your breasts?Cultural factors can influence how our bodies work. Some lifestyle habits lead to illness. Bras hold the "girls" up and smooth out the silhouette of clothing. However, changing the shape of the breast means constriction. This constriction inhibits proper development of the lymphatic system, which is responsible for circulating out toxins and dead cells. You don’t need a bra. Take a month off and see how your body feels. If you feel uncomfortable letting your breasts be free, you might opt for a tank top or sports bra. Listen as Dr. Sydney Ross Singer joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss what bras can do to the breasts and your overall health. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

What happens for the survivors after someone commits suicide?Stories of suicide flood the news. It is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. The people who are left behind when someone commits suicide have to deal with the aftermath. The estimate is that 135 people are directly affected by one person’s suicide. You have to find a way to grieve while finding joy and happiness in your own life. You can have post-traumatic growth. You'll go through the pain, but you don’t have to suffer.  Real life is messy. Use the opportunity for growth and allow yourself the chance to mourn. Listen as Dr. Jennifer Ashton joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss life after suicide. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Start taking risks and overcome fear.You have to push past fear to reap the rewards of your dreams. It may be time to do it despite being scared. There are different fear archetypes that we may recognize in ourselves. Procrastinators, rule-followers, people-pleasers, self-doubters, blame-shifters and pessimists use fear as a reason not to take action. Sometimes, we require a catalyst to help move us past our fear. Listen as Ruth Soukup joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how to do things when fear is nipping at your heels. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

You deserve the bedroom pleasures that make you feel fulfilled.If you’re trying to figure out what can help make you happy in the bedroom, it may be time to engage a sexual coach. A sexual coach helps move you from where you are to where you want to be. Supporting your endocrine system and brain function can boost your sexual joy. Trauma changes how brains and bodies work, impacting your sexual expression. Knowing that these things affect sexuality can help you achieve the sexual pleasure you want. Note that sexual coaching is best for those who are relatively healthy. Those who have unaddressed trauma should seek help from a therapist. Listen as Noelle Cordeaux joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss sexual coaching. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Don't be embarrassed to talk about sex.With sexuality being discussed more publicly, it can be tough to sift through the information now available. Women tend to have a higher sexual drive than men. Sex drive can be an indicator of overall health. First, you need to discuss any changes with your doctor. Don’t be shy or ashamed. You deserve your best sex life. It’s not a bad idea to set the first well woman exam when a young woman gets her first period. Mothers should have open discussions about sexuality with their daughters. Open communication benefits young ladies as they enter sexual maturity. Your sexuality may change as you age. It’s fine. Discuss your intimacy needs and changes as they appear. Listen as Dr. Heather Bartos joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss sexuality. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Are you affected by panic attacks?Do you have sudden panic attacks? An intense episode of fear or dread accompanied by a pounding heart, trembling, shaking, light-headedness, shortness of breath, feeling faint and more could indicate a panic attack. A panic attack is the equivalent of a fight-or-flight response, developed to protect us from danger -- whether real or perceived. It can be like a fire alarm going off when there is no fire. Anxiety is a reaction to danger, trying to protect you. If anxiety is triggered in the absence of a threat, you need to learn to recognize where there is no danger. Be sure to get medical testing after your first possible panic attack to be sure nothing else is wrong. Listen as Dr. Lata McGinn joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss anxiety and panic, plus what you can do about these conditions. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Ignorance doesn't prevent sex from happening.Sex education for young people is a joke. "Abstinence only" programs don’t equip anyone with the tools needed for eventual sexual interactions. Misinformation is rampant. Federally-mandated, medically-accurate sex ed is missing in schools. Young people are getting less sexual education than they did twenty years ago. Parents are afraid of their children learning about pleasure. Keeping information from kids doesn’t prevent sex from happening. Listen as Andrea Barrica joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss the importance of learning about sex to create a culture of sexual respect. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

It's time to stop hanging on to the things that don't serve you.Americans have too much stuff. We waste an hour a day due to a lack of organization. Storage units and overstuffed garages hide our shame, stashing away things we don’t necessarily need but are compelled to keep. 7 Emotional Clutter Blocks Fantasy stuff for a fantasy life: You buy things for a future hobby or sport, but you never actually use the equipment. Be honest about the life you’re living now. Other people’s stuff: Other people gave you stuff that reminds you of them, even though you don’t use these things or have space for them. Honor their memory by getting rid of things you don’t need. Special occasion stuff: You don’t want to ruin things by using them. You deserve the best, so use that china and wear that silk blouse. Stuff that defines you: You’re the person who has the special thing or wears a certain color, so you just can’t get rid of the possessions that make you that person. Redefine yourself as the person who doesn’t have clutter. Stuff you’re avoiding: You have unopened mail or papers that might be important. Time to deal with things so you don’t have to give it your floor space and attention. Expensive stuff you just can’t ditch: You spent a lot of money for something but don’t use it for the intended purpose (or at all). Accept that you overpaid for it and take a lesson from it. Past stuff: You hold on to things from who you once were that don’t reflect your present. Live in the now and put the future there. Listen as Tracy McCubbin joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share how to clear out the emotional clutter. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Your job is to manage your health with what works best for you.Mindfulness, yoga and meditation give you some control over your health. There are lots of options to work on your wellness. To write your own wellness prescription, you have to find what’s right for you. What you eat, how you exercise and how you reduce stress all play a role. Listen as Beth Shaw joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how to manage your own health needs. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Dogs are great for our health.The human bond with canines is strong. Research continues to prove that a relationship with a dog is good for one’s health. The Good Dog Foundation is focused on helping humans heal, using dogs for therapy. They train, certify and schedule their dogs for populations who have a need for healing. You and your pup can get involved by getting screened and certified for their program. Listen as Rachel McPherson joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how the Good Dog Foundation is improving lives, and how you and your good dog can help. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins