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Many women notice that their older years are the richest, most enjoyable phase of their lives.The cultural ideas of “old” women in the United States are toxic, so no one wants to grow “old.” Aging itself is not the enemy, but the cultural stereotypes of aging women vilify aging. Many women notice that their older years are the richest, most enjoyable phase of their lives. Happiness is a choice and a skill. Most women by age 70 have realized what they need to do to grow and find happiness in the present. Emergency situations allow the opportunity to grow. Listen as Dr. Mary Phiper joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share the truth and wonders of aging for women. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Learn about the physiological response of the penis, how erections normally function, and what can be done when your member is on strike.Sexual health concerns everyone. Knowing what’s going on in a man’s world provides insight into his sexual well-being. Performance Challenges Men over age 50 have some degree of limited sexual response. While sexual response for men is largely physical, it riddles many with shame, guilt and embarrassment. Partners feel undesirable or worry about affairs when it’s just physical. Young men also face performance issues, but these are largely based on the assumption of what is normal. Learning the reality of biology helps reduce shame and disappointment when the body doesn’t respond on demand. Erection difficulties are often related to chronic diseases. Diabetes and heart disease affect overall health. Addressing the underlying issue can help. In fact, trouble getting or maintaining an erection is an early indication of heart disease. If it happens a few times, see your doctor. An erection typically lasts five to six minutes during intercourse. Upon climax, adrenaline is released in the body to shut down the erection and resume regular blood flow. Erectile supplements and medications support or stimulate the rise and fall of the erection. Men, know you are not alone when you don’t rise to the occasion when expected. Listen as Dr. Aaron Spitz joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss erections and performance concerns. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Boost your mental strength.Bad habits hold you back. Eliminating those bad habits improve your chances at success and happiness. Amy Morin provides these tips: Know your values. Act according to those values. Don’t let the bad behavior of others bring out the worst in you. Take positive action. Set limits on your social media consumption. Don’t consider people as being above or below you. Reframe the way you think and view them as opinion holders instead of direct competitors. Cut back on the overthinking. Change the channel in your brain. Refocus your attention on something else or engage in a mood-boosting activity. Listen as Morin joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share tips on developing mental strength. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

What causes wrinkles and how can you age beautifully?Wrinkles aren’t a bad thing. The skin at the bottom of the fold is weaker than the skin at the top of the fold. Wrinkles are created through muscle contraction making facial expressions. Everyone has an asymmetrical face. It’s impossible to age symmetrically. Sun exposure, repetitive motion and genetics play a role in wrinkling. Ninety percent of your skin aging is due to lifestyle. Microneedling is a process where very small, sharp, defined needles are inserted into the skin to stimulate healing. Dermatologists use microneedling at appropriate depths with sterilized conditions. Listen as Dr. Doris Day joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss wrinkles and aging beautifully. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Take care of yourself so you are capable of creating a happy, healthy family.Moms, you probably feel exhausted. You take the reins of your family’s health. This means you need to take care of yourself so you can run a household. If you plan to become pregnant, get yourself in optimal health beforehand. Today’s nutrition and fitness habits enable you to be a happier, healthier caregiver when baby comes. Caring for yourself during pregnancy helps you grow a strong baby. You can start exercising with your doctor’s permission at any phase of your pregnancy. Take baby steps to reduce stress, improve your eating habits and exercise. Pregnancy changes your body so much in a short amount of time. Assess where you are right now. Find a few things that you can start to improve right now. Work to be better at those things by one percent each week.  Motherhood is a gift. Healthy choices now will help you instill a healthy lifestyle in your children. Listen as Lisa Druxman joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share how to be the best mom by taking care of yourself first. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Have you ever gotten caught up in someone's web of lies without realizing it? You are not alone.“How could someone as smart as you fall for that?” It’s embarrassing to admit you’ve been duped. People are quick to point out how gullible you were and how there’s no way they would’ve ever fallen for something like this. The truth is that smart people are often duped because they think they’re smart enough to avoid deception. Intelligent people can have willful blindness, ignoring gut instincts and giving people and situations the benefit of the doubt. No one wants to think they can be manipulated. Additionally, ignorance can be bliss, even when it’s willful ignorance.  Deception isn’t limited to romantic relationships. Jobs, organizations, families and communities can all be duplicitous. Being duped can be psychologically traumatic. Talking about it can reduce the shame and trauma. Learn from your past by removing the rose-colored glasses to see the red flags. Listen as Abby Ellin joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share what it’s like to be duped, and how to avoid it in future. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Beauty is more than skin deep.Ladies, you’re far too familiar with the unrealistic beauty standards that are shoved in your face at every turn. It’s time to redefine beauty. Five things are more beautiful than conventional looks: Vulnerability. You have your guard down. You have nothing to hide behind. All that you are shines through. Authenticity. Be yourself regardless of what anyone else thinks.  Non-conformity. Don’t give in to today’s fads. Non-pretentiousness. Your beauty speaks for itself. Courage to choose what’s best for you. Your integrity is important. It makes you beautiful. Trust yourself. Listen as photographer and modeling agent Andrea Belluso joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share how you can redefine beauty and make yourself more beautiful in a way that matters. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Eat wisely for your baby's best health.There’s a lot of information out there about what foods to avoid when pregnant. For one, you want to reduce toxicity prior to and while pregnant. Also, many women initiating a pregnancy are often overweight or obese. It's time to find out what you should eat. How Much Weight Should You Gain? Babies usually weigh between seven and nine pounds. Women of average weight are advised to gain between 37 and 54 pounds during pregnancy. Women with a BMI over 30 should only gain between 24 and 42 pounds. What Should You Eat? Cravings may urge you to eat processed foods. Remember, the foods you eat need to make your baby strong and healthy, and that does not include Twinkies. Eat foods that are rich in folic acids, especially during the first trimester. Spinach, beans, peas, avocado, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and dark leafy greens are full of folic acid. Increasing your fiber intake will reduce constipation, indigestion and heartburn. These digestive issues tend to present during the second trimester. Black beans are very high in fiber and are easy to incorporate in soups and salads. You really need healthy fats in the third trimester. Stick with salmon, avocado, dark chocolate, chia seeds, and nuts that are rich in fats. Smart Snacking Make a list of five items you love to eat. Keep them as staples so you aren’t forced to eat processed foods. Your hormones fluctuate so rapidly that you don’t want to be caught off guard. It may help to keep in mind that the food you eat when pregnant will affect your child’s health over a lifetime. Listen as Dr. Nicole Avena joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss best eating habits for pregnancy. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Find out sexual anti-aging tips for men and learn all about the penis.Ladies, someone you care about has a penis. It’s time to get familiar with the member so you understand more about men’s health. How Erections Happen Erections are reliant on blood flow. The penis has two balloon-like cylinders that fill with blood, prompted by signals from the brain. The adrenaline rush of release tells those cylinders to shut it down and let the blood return to regular circulation. Vascular health is imperative in erectile function. Hormones also play a role in the brain’s signals and the elasticity of the blood vessels in the penis. Type 2 diabetes affects many systems across the body. It degrades the cells and affects the spongy matrix of blood vessels involved in erections. When the arteries harden, cells in the penis become fibrotic. It’s like high blood pressure focused in the penis. Low Testosterone Testosterone production decreases with age. However, aging men are reaching their career peaks and working harder than ever before. The symptoms of low testosterone often mirror stress indicators: fatigue, depression, loss of sexual interest. Only a blood test will diagnose low testosterone levels. A physician can guide the supplement of one’s natural testosterone. Physical Fitness & Penis Health Nutrition and exercise can prevent (and sometimes reverse) penis aging. The blood vessels throughout the body can experience the effects of playing couch commando, going on benders and living off convenience foods. Exercise triggers the release of nitric oxide, fighting against the aging process. Green leafy vegetables can boost penis health. Listen as Dr. Aaron Spitz joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to shares all things sexual anti-aging for the men in your life. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Today's happy woman doesn't look the same as it did for your grandmother.We all grew up with conventions in place, expectations of what a successful woman looks like. Perfect marriage, perfect baby, perfect home and perfect job seem to limit one’s viewpoint of happiness. Here’s a secret: You can be happy without checking off each of these cultural conventions. In fact, many women feel fulfilled living modern lives. As the cultural norm shifts, women are embracing new options for happiness. You aren’t missing out by loving your life as it is. Listen as Glynnis MacNicol joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss happiness for the modern woman. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins