Studio 5

What are you currently thinking about? Ruminating on? Feeling or experiencing? Essentially... what's on your mind?

Those questions are the bones of a Studio 5 series we call, “On My Mind”. Where we invite women you admire to share their current thoughts and perceptions.

We admire this month's On My Mind guest for her realness. She's authentic and relatable. Lisa Valentine Clark is a comedian, actor, and host of the popular, "The Lisa Show" podcast. Lisa is someone we can always count on for a good laugh. She's mom to five, and a friend to all. And she joined us in studio to share what’s been on her mind.

Listen to “The Lisa Show” anywhere you get your podcasts.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/lisa-valentine-clark-currently-thinking-about/

It's something all women experience, and something you're probably talking a lot about with your friends. But still, women have plenty of unanswered questions surrounding menopause. Our goal is to add to the conversation in a way that's helpful to you.

Martie Nightingale is a certified nurse midwife who also holds a certification in menopause, lifestyle medicine, and perinatal mental health at Intermountain Health. She shared some proactive ways for women to prioritize health as they approach menopause.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/treatments-for-menopause-confusing-look-5-options/

Wouldn't it be nice to have an expert in your ear at all times, guiding you through tricky parenting moments?

Parenting Coach Erin Morrison, known as the Conscious Mom, shared five powerful one-liners that can help moms diffuse contention and create connection with their children. It’s like a parent cheat sheet.

For more insights from Erin, you can follow her on Instagram at @itstheconsciousmom.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/one-liners-diffuse-contention-create-connection/

"Gramnesia" is a term licensed therapist Dr. Ali Quaid describes as the phenomenon where grandparents forget what it's like to have young children. This amnesia of early parenting days can lead to misunderstandings between parents and grandparents, especially during the holiday season.

Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson shared that one of the most significant shifts in parenting is the emphasis on emotions and opinions. Unlike 20 years ago, when children were often seen and not heard, today's parenting involves more gentle and emotionally attentive approaches.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/parenting-changed-dramatically-navigate-gramnesia/

Just like we turn up the thermostat this time of year, there are scientific ways to dial up your happiness!

Studio 5 Contributor Dr. Liz Hale shares how when you combine the research from two different fields - Positive Psychology and Neuroscience - we learn there's a lot about our day-to-day happiness we absolutely can control.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/make-yourself-happier-5-ways-boost-happiness-daily/

A Studio 5 viewer recently wrote in asking, "With this recent election, there are so many hurting. My own family is feeling divided and it’s breaking my heart. How can we heal hearts within the family?"

We hear you, and we want to help you. Studio 5 Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend shared four essential principles to help families reconnect with one another.

Find more advice from Dr. Matt on his website, matttownsend.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/many-families-feeling-divided-help-heal-times/

Boyd Matheson, host of KSL News Radio’s Inside Sources and moderator of Sunday Edition on KSL TV, is stepping back to pursue new professional opportunities. While we are excited for Boyd’s new chapter, we will miss his voice of reason, empathy, and compassion.

Before he leaves, Boyd graciously shared a parting message with us about the gift of seasons.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/approach-everything-season-living-life-in-seasons/

On Studio 5, we’ve explored the essence of being a matriarch. Matriarchy may look different for everyone, but one truth remains: You matter. Matriarchs matter. This series, “Becoming Matriarch,” aims to help women find confidence in their roles as female family leaders.

Ruth Todd, mother and grandma, shared her thoughts on the importance of matriarchs. Known for her decade-long tenure as KSL’s lead anchorwoman, Ruth now leads in a different capacity as the Executive Vice President of Bonneville International Corporation.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/let-people-know-love-them-ruth-todd-matriarchs/

Recent headlines have brought food safety into focus. There was an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s that sparked fresh concerns among moms wanting to keep their families safe. It’s another reminder that from the grocery store to the dinner table, we want to make sure every bite our family takes is safe and healthy.

Studio 5 Health Contributor Miki Eberhardt emphasized that while we can’t control everything, we can take significant steps to minimize risks. She also shared her take on a few other new developments in the food and nutrition world.

Find more of Miki's advice on Instagram, @nutritionbymiki.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/bri-good-measure-health-expert-weighed-in-topics/

As a mother of three and grandmother of thirteen, Michelle Craig believes that matriarchs are the bridges between generations, connecting family traditions, values, and stories.

Michelle, former first counselor in the Young Women General Presidency for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared her thoughts on the vital role of matriarchs in families.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/michelle-craig-matriarchs-bridge-gap-generations/