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Tune in to get a quick review of the heart and its function. It is our powerhouse in the body to keep us movin' and groovin' I know you will not disappoint me, and you will learn the importance of the heart and its heartiness for all of us :)

In this episode I share about heart diseases and signs of coronary heart disease. I also go into some of the risk factors and how you can take care of your heart for longevity. Take a listen even if you know about heart disease. It never hurts to repeat such important information :)

In this episode I share a story about a young lad that passed out after receiving his first dose of the Covid vaccine. Please do your research if you are continuing on the vaccine path. Make your own decision as it is your life :)

Today I share about blood pressure. Short sweet and to the point. This little fist sized powerhouse in our bodies must be taken care of. The more you know the more you will understand how vital our heart is to the body's overall health :)

WOW...In this episode I talk about the valves and how they work with the electrical system in the heart to help continue the heart's function. I am blown away at the plethora of activity that happens just to produce a heartbeat and to keep the heart going. Listen up because you are going to want to learn about this :)

In this episode I continue to share about our amazing powerhouse, the heart. I share some interesting statistics along with the detailed information about arteries, veins and capillaries. Don't' poo poo this as it is important. Everyone has a heart so check yours out and know its function :)

I am diving into the structure of the heart today to share a bit of background to prep you for the next couple of episodes. Remember February is heart month, and everyone has one of those and we definitely want to take care of it!! Why not know the function of it first then how to take care of it :)

In this episode I literally just read some information about the history of Valentines Day. Interesting as it is we still don't know the exact way Valentines came about :( Take a listen and learn for yourself :) Happy Valentines Day :)

Short sweet and to the point for this episode content about, Love :) I share some insight from Brene Brown and her wisdom about love. You can and you will live a life of love if you know that it is a real emotion that can be shared with others.

In this episode I share terms that you may come across when bringing a loved one in to be assessed for alcohol/drug abuse. It is important to intervene earlier rather than later. I also share the first steps to take in assisting a loved one to get help with their addiction. No shame, blame or judging but loving and caring :)

In today's episode I share some communication tips to help Parents/Guardian's with their teens. The teenage brain is not fully developed so we need to shift gears to be more patient and open for communication. This skill can definitely help stave off alcohol and drug abuse. Respecting our teens and listening with an open mind is a must in helping with prevention :)

In this episode I back up a bit to share about what opioids really are. With the misinformation that is shared in the media as well as on social media platforms we must find out what is fact and what is a myth about drugs. Fentanyl is included in this category :)

Arm yourself with the signs and symptoms of a fentanyl overdose. In this episode I will share about the overdose signs as well as what fentanyl is actually made of. Then I dive into the use of naloxone to reverse the overdose. Narcan, which is naloxone medication, will help with administering this lifesaving medicine. Be that person who is prepared and aware of the lifesaving measures to help with...

You can never have too much information when it comes to fentanyl. In the episode today I reflect on Fentanyl and what the DEA agent, at the conference that I was at last week, shared. We need to educate and inform everyone about this horrifying drug. We cannot let the cartels or China keep killing us.

In this episode I share my perspective and feelings about the 4 challenges that are causing frustration for humanity. Partly because there is not enough assistance and help with these 4 challenges. We need to all be aware and work together to help create more resources and increased awareness of these. No shame, blame or judging. We should be attacking these with an open heart and mind. We can and...

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. In this episode I share about my experience here in Washington DC learning about many prevention and harm reduction methods for our communities, I am blessed to be a part of this conference! We can all be "change makers" in the communities we live in!

I was at a loss as to what to speak to as I am in between topics so I thought I should share about a particular unit I taught in my classroom. It resonates so well with the fact that we are in the second month of the year and many of you have created resolutions or intentions for yourself for this year. I want you to check in with yourself about your success and those resolutions. Are you sticking...

Today's episode is spoken from the heart. I share my thoughts and feelings about porn as well as share respectful thoughts from the opposite view of porn. We all need to listen and respect each other when it comes to controversial topics. I have been pushing to end porn as that is the generation, I grew up in. Take a listen to understand where I am coming from and where I believe some people may b...

I apologize for the late release as I am in Washington DC and I was struggling to get my wi-fi working :( Today's episode dives into the effects of pornography on teen dating violence. I will be sharing some interesting facts from a trusted resource about the influence of pornography and our teenagers view of sexual intimacy. I am hoping to curb the consumption of pornography by raising the awaren...

We are diving into the topic of sexual objectification and the connection it can potentially have to sexual violence. Pornography can promote sexual objectification which in turn promotes the sexual violence and dehumanization of individuals. Phew...did you get all of that? Basically, we need to create a healthier culture that rejects the dehumanization of people and acts of sexual violence. Hit m...

In today's episode I reflect on a couple facts I shared yesterday as well as share my opinion about pornography's addictiveness. There is a plethora of information out in cyber world about pornography and you need to make your own choice on where you stand. I will not judge, but I do not agree with the use of pornography to find your pleasure button, so to speak :) My art for this episode reflects...

In today's episode I share some quick facts about the pornography industry. They are facts that may stop you in your tracks. This is not a joke folks. We need to do something about the consumption of porn as it starts to destroy the society we know. Our kids are being exposed and misinformed. Take a listen and share your insights with me at: ebtcbusiness@gmail.com

In today's episode I share just a glimpse of pornography's effect on society. The intention is to educate and raise awareness of some of the negative effects that could possibly occur with increased use of pornography. My information was found from the site: fightthenewdrug.org.

In today's episode I share a story from the website: Fight the New Drug. It is about a young lady that is captured and forced into a porn production under the disguise of a modeling job she thought she was going to. Take a listen with an open mind and understanding that not everything you see is what it is!

Today's episode we hear the rest of the story from the woman's side of her husband's porn addiction. I also share a little insightful thoughts and questions to help you understand the magnitude of pornography. I will be going way more in-depth next week. Thank you for listening :)