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Work with yourself instead of against yourself to find success.Life is riddled with challenges. You have to work to coach your way through the tough things we face, being friends to ourselves. 5-Step Collaboration Cycle Employ empathy or self compassion. Look at how you cared for yourself today. Align motivation. Examine how you want to feel and make choices to support that. Build confidence. Know that you can do this. Set SMART goals. Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely goals that are action-oriented can help us succeed at reaching larger goals. Hold yourself accountable. Learn from where you didn’t succeed on your previous attempts. Listen as Dr. Beth Frates joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how you can coach yourself through challenge and changes. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

There's a certain beauty when things are harder than they seem.When you start on any new endeavor, you won’t necessarily be an innate master of that new thing. In fact, the thing that you’re worst at in life could be something that you really enjoy. There’s no reason to assign relevance to everything you do. If you allow yourself to be less than perfect in some areas, the pressure is off. You can find self-love outside of the drive for success. We all screw up and that’s okay. Listen as Karen Rinaldi joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how willingness to not be perfect can be very fulfilling. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Your food choices influence the development of blood vessels in your body.Food is medicine. What you eat can reduce illness and improve wellness. Angiogenesis is how our bodies grow blood vessels. Everything we eat passes through our blood vessels to fuel our cells. Some diseases can hijack blood vessels, worsening the condition. Eating well helps manage your number of blood vessels correctly. Listen as Dr. William Li joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how foods can prevent bad blood vessels from being built. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Self sacrifice and martyrdom won't do your children any favors. Self care sets a good example and enables you to care for others.Parenting is a challenge. You want your child to reach full potential and win at life. Of course, this takes time and organization to manage life’s priorities -- being there for your kids while succeeding in other areas of life. You shouldn’t feel guilty to steal hours before the sun comes up to have some personal time. There’s no need to feel bad when you aren’t too busy for some private time. You’re not selfish when you take time for yourself. It’s hard to be patient, creative and parent well without some self care. Raising children is a marathon, so you have to prepare for the race. You’re a role model and you have to manage your energy. Self care looks different after you have children than it did before parenting. Listen as Julie Morgenstern joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how to balance parenting with personal time. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

How do you navigate modern dating when you crave commitment?Why aren’t the guys you meet interested in a meaningful relationship? Maybe you’re choosing guys who aren’t into relationships once the initial pursuit ends. It’s okay not to want commitment. However, if your goal is commitment, you have to look at the men you’re selecting. Why waste your time with someone you’re not really excited about? Stop being a people pleaser. Listen to your intuition. Don’t doubt your own judgment. Sex is fun and feels great, but it may be best to wait a few dates. Conversations leading up to sex can make intercourse more pleasurable. Listen as Dr. Nancy Lee joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss dating in the modern era and how to find the relationship you seek. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

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