Given the way adversity of all levels hounds our day-to-day life on occasion, the quality of resiliency becomes more and more vital to us. Dr. Kim Lannon shows us the components of resiliency and talks about how the lack of resiliency in ourselves and in our children, can lead us away from a happy and healthy life.  

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about the exploding industry of dispensing pharmaceutical "solutions" to mental health challenges, in minutes, online. Can the interview process of online distributors ensure that the medication you seek is the best course of action for you, or perhaps more critically your child? It almost always pays to have prescribers look at your (or your child's) needs thoroughly and strongly consider non-pharmaceutical remedies before submitting to prescriptions. And it always pays to at least be skeptical about how well-considered medication can be when it comes as the result of a shallow diagnostic method       

In a conversation rekindled by Tom Brady's second retirement announcement, Dr. Kim Lannon talks about how finding your purpose isn't a one-time thing, and we are challenged repeatedly, as we experience changes in our life, to identify what's important to us and where we aim our intent each day. Divorce, retirement, empty nest, job loss, grief ... These are a few things that demand we redefine what we should focus on. A thousand other things simply ask us. And it's all part of an ongoing process.

Dr. Kim Lannon is celebrating her birthday on this episode of Your Daily Game Face by acknowledging that birthdays can be hard because of the anxiety that can come from self-reflecting. But that look inward to spark some positive changes when it comes to dealing with chronic threats to your happiness because of poor mental hygiene. Do you confront everything in life? Dwell in negative thoughts, judgment, and criticism? Is every interaction a battle, especially with your teenagers?  Awareness that you are doing it, and contemplating why are some of the first baby steps, but while it probably took you years if not decades to build these thought patterns, it doesn't take nearly as long to break them, especially when you start experiencing the positive results.

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about the growth in "easy fixes" in the battle against the growing obesity epidemic, especially among teens and younger kids.  Even with children, the move toward pharmaceutical and surgical remedies is too tempting and often happens too quickly, before more effective and less costly (physically and financially) strategies are attempted. In almost every battle with obesity, there are better ways towards a happier, healthier life.

Join Dr. Kim Lannon live with special guests, animal rights activists, Carole and Howard Baskin from Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida Wednesday, January 11, 2023. They will discuss the legislature passing the Big Cat Public Safety Act bill signed into effect on Dec 20, 2022. Plus, the trio will be chatting about BCR's rehabilitation and release program of Florida Bobcats, the 3 newest Tigers from Guatemala, BCR's Compassion Fatigue Program, conservation and what the future of exotic big and little cats will look like, and what we can still do to help.

Join Dr. Kim Lannon tomorrow in welcoming Tammy Thies owner of Wildcat Sanctuary, philanthropist, and animal rights activist talking about all things Big and Small Cat, the passing of the Big Cat Public Safety Act, the 4 new Ukrainian Lion Cubs, the future of animal conservation and how it impacts our own health and wellness and how we can help!

Dr. Kim Lannon and her guest and friend Michelle Micalizzi of ChooseHealthyChange.com talk about self-assessment and accountability and how it affects various areas of your life, from weight challenges to mental hygiene, to sleep patterns, and ultimately to your overall health and your outcomes over time. It's about your hands back on the wheel of your life in this powerful episode. 

The holiday season can cause lots of stress and even trauma, especially when you are juggling lots of expectations and obligations. It's important to identify your priorities because that can be helpful when your obligations are in conflict. Hopefully it gets easier if you are a parent because your kids and their holiday experience are, or should be, a clear priority that you can honor without shame, or guilt. Right? If that doesn't seem that clear or simple to you, take a listen.  

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about how the holiday season can trigger depression for many people, even though they can still function at a very high level. Learn about the signs that you may be dealing with depression and find out how to combat it on this episode of Your Daily Game Face!