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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

A terminal diagnosis doesn't eliminate the social possibilities of dating.When you’re facing a terminal illness, getting and keeping a partner is a unique challenge. Dating is hard enough, but singles with a limited time left may want to have some social fun while they can. Taking a light-hearted approach to dating while dying makes it simpler and more enjoyable. Honesty about your situation can make things a little less stressful. Listen as Josie Rubio joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss her personal journey of dating while dying. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

You are more than just a pretty face.Every challenge is an opportunity for you to share with someone else how you became a champion. There’s nothing wrong with being pretty, but don’t let others manipulate you into becoming something you aren’t. Women take ownership of negative things that other people say, assuming they’re the subject of the negativity. They pass judgment on themselves because of their own insecurities. All you have is your hope. Don’t let someone else’s comments take that away. Listen as Erica Campbell joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how to be more than pretty. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Consider yoga to help work through your trauma.Yoga helps restore the mind-body connection that can support healing from trauma. Taking the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) test can help you assess earlier trauma. Trauma can contribute to addiction. Listen as Beth Shaw joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how yoga can help healing from trauma. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins