Life on Ten

Send us Fan Mail Vanessa and Angela discuss the controversy surrounding artificial intelligence and artificial relationships. Listen as they delve into the emotional aspects of the one-sided relationship that is AI. Are AI families real if they feel real to you? Join them for more!

Send us Fan Mail Vanessa and Angela discuss the rapid adoption of AI across the workforce, education and day to day tasks. Is AI all it is cracked up to be? Listen as they talk about the virtues and the concerns with this ever-evolving technology.

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss the increasing prevalence of technology and online programs to teach basic skills like math and reading. Are kids getting too much screen time during key developmental years? And do all programs work for all kids? Listen as they dig into the good, the bad and the ugly realities of technology in the classroom.

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss the 2024 presidential election and the onslaught of sexist and misogynistic rhetoric that has been unleashed on Kamala Harris. Why does our society accept vile and sexual innuendos targeting female candidates? We discuss the ramifications of this behavior and the effect it can have on our young girls. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Life on Ten, Angela and Vanessa discuss the feelings that voters have regarding the 2024 presidential election especially after the first presidential debate. They also discuss the importance of judging people on their performance and not their age.

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss the ideas from "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" written by Robert Fulghum. How much of what we teach our 5- and 6-year-old children can guide us through challenging times today and why can't we just get back to basics! Now relax, sit crisscross applesauce and enjoy this fun but thought-provoking episode of Life on Ten!...

Send us Fan Mail Vanessa and Angela discuss the daily struggles of encouraging your child to pursue their interests, versus pushing them to their limits and possibly even over. How do we know when to stop and put guardrails in place to protect our kids from the potentially harmful effects of over-encouragement?

Send us Fan Mail Vanessa shares her experience visiting Washington DC and walking through the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Angela weighs in with her own experience and discussions ensue regarding the importance of remembering our history lest we repeat it. 

Send us Fan Mail Women were asked if they would rather be alone in the forest with a bear or a man. Surprisingly (to many but not all) some women said bear.  Angela and Vanessa discuss the Man vs Bear question and provide their take on why this is even a controversy. 

Send us Fan Mail Vanessa and Angela review the definition of psychological safety and discuss the benefits of incorporating this concept into all aspects of our society including the workplace, parenting, friendships and even romantic relationships. It's not about raising "snowflakes"; it's about raising kind humans who create a space for others to make mistakes, speak up for w...

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss college degrees and debate the value of higher education in a country the puts young people into debt, sometimes upwards of half a million dollars, with no promise of a good income or even a job. What are the alternatives and are we ever going to consider changing the status quo?

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Life on Ten, Angela and Vanessa are joined by Dr. Alya Ahmad, co-Founder of ShaMynds, an integrative medicine healing center. Their mission: "To combine the traditional healing arts with science to exalt the possibilities that exist within you and your consciousness." We discuss the process and science of ketamine assisted therapy and its potential eff...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Life on Ten, Angela and Vanessa dive into the world of GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. They discuss the effects of the incredible medications as well as the side effects. Vanessa also talks about her personal experience with the medications and the social media coverage, including the celebrity buzz surrounding these drugs.

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss the challenges facing our healthcare system today including workforce shortages, burnout, lack of training opportunities for physicians and impending Medicare insolvency. Find out why this is happening and what you can do to help hold our leaders accountable and demand action to address this crisis now, before it is too late.

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss why it is ok to be ok! They look at why it is important to experience the full range of emotions in order to grow and be present in our daily lives. 

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa Discuss the feeling associated with the end of the holiday season. January is almost over and 2024 is in full swing. But some of us are still reeling from a busy 2023 holiday season. Listen to some tips on how to get back on your game and make 2024 the best year yet!!

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa are joined by Dr. Adora Matthews to unpack the everyday practice of judging people's feelings or intent based on facial expressions. How do people decide what someone is thinking by just looking at their face and are they right? We discuss the barriers to the practice of assuming intent without having appropriate context or understanding of the background o...

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss the reasons why we feel compelled to compare ourselves to others. They evaluate the societal and evolutionary importance of comparisons, as well as the pitfalls of continuing this practice in a world ruled by social media. Angela provides valuable tools to avoid the negativity that inevitably comes with keeping up with the Jones'. 

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss the benefits of practicing mindfulness and gratitude, especially heading into the holiday season!

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss the conundrum associated with bad celebrity behavior and their work products. Can you still listen to Michael Jackson or watch a movie that stars a celebrity who has been doing illegal or unethical things? Listen and find out!

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Life on Ten, Angela and Vanessa are joined by Angela's son, Jaelan Trapp to provide an insightful and comical overview of Generations X, Y and Z. We hope you enjoy their experiences that provide input to the topic of generation gaps. 

Send us Fan Mail Join us as Vanessa and Angela and discuss the pop culture sensation "Barbie" and why the movie effects people so differently. We review Vanessa's favorite monologue from the movie and why it resonated so much with her. Angela's view is significantly different, so we dive deeper into why our perceptions and past experiences drive our interpretations. 

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss the current state of mental health in the US and the importance of destigmatizing mental health problems. They are joined by a psychologist, Dr. Amy Ahlfeld who provides insight on this often-overlooked problem.  

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Life on Ten, Angela and Vanessa are joined by Lavances Wright-Rolle, a special guest with a lifetime of teaching experience and education administration. They discuss the key to a successful relationship between parents and teachers and some tips on how to have the best school experience possible for your child! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Life on Ten" we explore the importance of accepting our own mortality and discussing end-of-life wishes with family members. We share our own personal and professional experiences of loss to learn about the benefits of preparing for the end of life and how it can bring peace of mind to both the individual and their loved ones. We discuss the challenge...