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Renowned psychologist Dr. Harold Shinitzky, Psy.D. tells Annette and Monica how to achieve a "champion's mindset". 

Dr. Harold is a highly sought-after presenter, and the developer of "A Champion's Mindset", and "The Winning Zone". He also works with nationally ranked junior, collegiate, Olympic and professional athletes (PGA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL). He's located in Clearwater and St. Petersburg Florida. 

Do you eat when you're hungry? Or when you can - between urgent tasks? Or when you're supposed to eat? This week, ReBecca McConville, author of "Finding Your Sweet Spot" talks to Monica and Annette about "RED-S" - Relative Energy Efficiency, and how fancy diets, weight control, and commercialism can prevent you from listening to both your body, and your brain, to provide what you need. 

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Like most other social media, Tik Tok can be fun. But it can also be hazardous to your health, if you look in the wrong places for physical and mental health advice. In this episode, Monica and Annette advocate for a healthy scepticism, when it comes to believing cures, buying remedies, or self-diagnosing what ails you, via social media.  

Illustration: The Wall Street Journal 

Eating disorders are the 2nd most prolific addictive medical issue in the USA, behind addiction to Opioids.

Yes, really! 

Monica and Annette's guest this week is Dr. Samantha Winton, a psychologist and an expert in eating disorders. She says eating orders are "diseases", rather like Alzheimers. - It's nobody's fault. 

But there are simple strategies parents can use, to help their children who are "picky eaters", by introducing them to the diversity, feel, and excitement of foods, even if they insist on plain and simple every day. 

Do you have a child who is a picky eater? Share the challenges you've experienced with your kids: what you've tried, what's failed and what's succeeded - and make recommendations for other parents, on the discussion with Monica and Annette on Facebook at

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As we enter another elongated (in the USA) holiday season, many of us are already feeling the stress levels rising. The season is supposed to be joyful, spiritual, and centered on friends and family. But the pressure to feel happy and celebrate also takes it toll, especially on people for whom the holidays bring painful memories of lost loved ones. This week Monica and Annette suggest a plan for making this holiday season as stress-free as possible, prioritizing YOUR physical and mental health.

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It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it's becoming more prevalent, with both women and men as victims. This week, Monica and Annette discuss the power and control dynamics in abusive relationships, how to spot the warning signs in friends and relatives, and how to support them. And if you're in a dangerous situation, how to make a plan to survive it with children.  

Domestic Violence Hotline (US) (800) 799 7233 

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Tamera offers private counseling, coaching and therapy, and  specializes in the use of Hypnosis at her practice in St. Petersburg,  Florida.

Monica and Annette chat with her about how hypnosis and hypnotherapy can work in mental health therapy.

Tamera is a Florida State Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a State Approved Clinical Supervisor and Adoptions Therapist. And a Nationally Certified Counselor by the NBCC.

You can find her at https://www.tampabayhypnotherapy.com

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Hurricane Ian brought unprecedented destruction and loss of life for southern parts of Florida. But further north in the state, the coastal region where Annette and Monica live around Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg was largely spared. This didn't prevent the stress beforehand, when the storm was originally forecast as a direct hit. Today they offer advice on how to cope with the stress of an event beyond our control, and how to make a plan and stick to it.  

Monica and Annette talk about how to react in a relationship conflict. How to channel your "inner adult" and to resist responding with child-like anger or aggression. 

The conversation is inspired by Terrence Real's new book, "US" 

Picture: Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz on Unsplash

Monica and Annette welcome back Dr. Harold E. Shinitzky Psy. D. to discuss sports and parenting. He's a Licensed Psychologist with offices in Clearwater and St. Petersburg, Florida. He has been helping to make a difference in the lives of others for nearly 30 years. Dr. Shinitzky specializes in Sport Psychology and is a highly acclaimed and sought after Motivational Speaker. He works with nationally ranked junior, collegiate, Olympic and professional athletes from every major association (PGA, NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL). He is the author of A Champion's Mindset. This book is written for athletes, coaches and parents as well as the sports fan who is interested in understanding the underlying psychology that makes a champion athlete. As a Sport Psychologist for nearly 30 years, working with Olympians, professional and nationally ranked junior athletes.

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