As the holiday season gets underway, we are faced with more stressors than any other time of the year. Stretching ourselves financially, pushing our social calendars to the limit, and spending time with people we otherwise avoid can be a recipe for a meltdown. Join me today as I explore tips to not only survive, but to thrive, this holiday season and start 2019 right.

The opioid crisis has now hit a new dollar figure for damages in the U.S. alone, reaching $700 billion in health care costs and lost productivity. But the damages that far outweigh the monetary toll are the lives ruined from this horrible epidemic that we must face head-on. Dr. Higgins interviews two courageous men who will discuss their journey with this life-threatening drug.

Today, Dr. Higgins interviews a family member of a veteran who suffers from secondary PTSD. The journey began with wounds never healed by the combat veteran and passed on to the son. The son tells the story of his resulting addiction.

Dr. Higgins continues her conversation with Rebecca Williamson and several veterans talking the real talk about the before, during, and after of being a veteran.

Today's guest is Rebecca Williamson, director of Veteran Resource Services. Rebecca shares her story of how she and her children were touched by post-traumatic stress disorder and the surrounding mental health issues affecting our warriors. She will also discuss opportunities for education, job training, and the project VRS.

This week Dr. Higgins will discuss sleep, which has become an underrated necessity of the body. She also discusses the time change and how it effects us both emotionally and physically.

In this episode Dr. Higgins discusses the benefits of pumpkin for our Halloween festivities along with options for treats other than traditional candy. She also talks about when we overdue it with candy and how that effects blood sugar and can lead to diabetes.

Parenting is an ever changing process, and the dynamic can change throughout time. It is truly a job that never ends. Join Dr. Evelyn Higgins as she explores the fundamentals of parenting and how our roles change as our children age.

The changing weather brings more than just pretty fall colors, pumpkin spice everything, and a welcome cool breeze. It also brings an onslaught of head colds. Join Evelyn as she explores ways to boost our immune systems and stave off the dreaded runny nose.

Today will be devoted to learning how to rebuild bodies, minds, and spirits after fighting one of the hardest battles we may ever face: cancer. Discover strategies to get back on track after cancer treatment.