Lillian McDermott

As we start the New Year, we make all sorts of resolutions. But within the first few weeks, the passion of our declarations dwindles.  It is time for a RESET!  Melissa Hartwig, the author of It Starts With Food & The Whole30, believes we can achieve Food Freedom Forever when we adopt […]

We all know that exercise is good for physical health. Recently, a wealth of data has proven that exercise also contributes to overall mental well-being. Routine exercise alleviates stress and anxiety, moderates depression, relieves chronic pain, and improves self-esteem. Psychologist,  Dr. Christina Hibbert, will share 8 Keys to Mental […]

Food Sensitivities & Allergies, Digestive Disorders, Obesity, Depression, Panic Disorders, Anxiety and Fatigue all have one thing in common…the gut and brain interaction.  Emeran Mayer, MD, Ph.D., is a world-renowned gastroenterologist and neuroscientist with 35 years of experience.  He will share how our gut and brain interact in […]

As we enter the last weekend before our celebration of all these special holidays, I want to hear about your most valued holiday traditions.  Let’s honor those who handed down such richness to us.  What are the holiday traditions you received and which traditions will you hand […]

So many are dealing with loss. When we do, the stress of being joyful during the holidays can make us feel worse.  My sisters from another mister, Julie Mickler, and Nora Bradbury-Haehl will share how we can embrace loss during the Holidays. Now you can listen commercial free […]

We do not need to smoke, drink alcohol or do drugs but we do need to eat to survive.  Unlike other addictions, food addiction are different because food needs to continue as part of our daily lives. Creating a balance is crucial. Dr. Joel Fuhrman, of Dr. Fuhrman’s Health […]

Did you know there is a Brevard County Farmers’ Market every Thursday in Melbourne at Wickham Park?  I was at an event there when I stumbled upon all these local merchants.  I felt like a kid in a candy store!  Linda Seals (Director) and Melinda “Mel” Morgan-Stowell […]

With the high level of political correctness today,  how can we celebrate Christmas and still acknowledge others who celebrate differently from us?  Fortunately, Joe Battaglia, author of “The Politically Incorrect Jesus,” will share about the tradition of Christmas and how we can celebrate with political correctness. Now you […]

We spend a lot of time talking about how to glow from inside. On this day, let’s focus on how to glow from outside?  Do you want to feel like a prince or princess?  Do you like your hair? Or do you have hair coming out of […]

Even though my Florida Today article was published on 12-8-16, it is important that we continue to speak on the importance of working to improve your relationships with your spouses.  Even if you are thinking of calling it “quits” after the holidays, you owe it to yourself, and your […]