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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

Get to know the powerful bundle of nerves dedicated to sexual pleasure.Difficulty orgasming in partnered sex? It’s not you— it’s a lack of understanding about how the clitoris works. There is a cultural myth that women should orgasm through penetration alone. In fact, women more reliably reach climax through self-stimulation than through partnered sex. Instead of getting to know the clitoris and how it works, many are trying to get sexual education from porn. Porn is not sex ed. It’s wiser to spend some time discovering what feels pleasurable to oneself and try to communicate that to a partner. Letting your male partner know what you like provides welcome direction. Listen as Dr. Laurie Mintz joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss the importance of getting to know the clitoris and pushing for orgasm equality. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Creativity and happiness are not exclusively for young people.The media focus on youth does not present a beautiful picture of aging. In fact, many people feel invisible as they grow older. It is no surprise, since news features often focus on health and morbidity of aging. The beauty of aging is the freedom to express oneself openly without the same fears from youth. Elder folks are creative and vibrant. It’s never too late to find love and express yourself in the way that makes you feel good. Listen as Ari Seth Cohen joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss the vibrancy of advanced aging. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Enjoy the sweet after a meal without regret.It’s nice to cap a meal with something sweet. Of course, it’s all too easy to binge on dessert. MealEnders has created food-based lozenges that provide a measured dose of sweet with a stimulation for your nerves, cueing you to think about the next activity on your agenda. The lozenge meets the sweet need without leading you into a cookie binge. Listen as Tami Lyon joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how MealEnders is helping people enjoy the sweet treat as they become more mindful about food. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Improve your sex life with nutritious foods and fitness.What you eat can enhance your sexual health. Antioxidants, flavonoids and nitric oxide can boost the physiological aspects of your sex life. The standard American diet is filled with processed, packaged foods that are full of preservatives, excess sugars and added fats. These foods are pro-inflammatory and don’t promote the body function necessary for good sex. Fitness also contributes to a healthy sex life. Listen as Lisa Davis joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share how to improve your sex life through food, fitness and connection. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

The value of a calorie for your body depends on when you eat it.While a calorie is a calorie in a test tube, its value to the body varies based on the body’s circadian rhythms.  Eating more food earlier in the day means you can maximize your health and weight loss. Ease up on the eating when the food goes down. While this breaks the norm of American eating, it improves sleep, boosts energy during the day and reduces snacking. It’s best to eat when the sun is out or should be out. Calories consumed in the morning have less impact on the waistline than the calories you consume after 7 p.m. Listen as Dr. Michael Roizen joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how when you eat affects your health. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins