Life on Ten

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Life on Ten" we explore the significance of Pride month. We also discuss the ongoing struggle for LGBTQIA rights and the importance of celebrating the progress that has been made. We consider the meaning and symbolism of Pride month, and how it continues to inspire and empower the LGBTQIA community. We hope this episode educates listeners on the reaso...

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss a topic that affects us all: ageism. Together they explore the impact that ageism has on our society and personal lives, and how we can work towards a more inclusive and accepting future.

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss the body positive movement and look at it from all different angles. Can you be fit and fat? What does being "body positive" mean and can we love our body while recognizing that maybe we can be healthier too? We ask all the questions...and deliver the answers!

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss some of the differences between educational opportunities across the country and how location, socioeconomic status and outside support can drastically effect the quality of education our children receive.

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa dive into the wildly popular online platform TikTok and all the turmoil surrounding a potential ban and other active restrictions you may not know about. They also discuss the benefits and concerns regarding monetization, excessive scrolling, "challenges" and even medical problems resulting from use. If you have an opinion or want to provide more infor...

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss the concept of implicit bias or unconscious bias. We share real life examples of our own biases, how we recognized them and did the work to change them. Listen to this episode and see if you can uncover your own biases so you can know better and do better.

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa are joined by their colleague, friend and life coach Steve Seay. Steve and Angela talk about what a life coach is, and when they might be able to help you reach your full potential. We also share some of the strategies they use to help their clients live a Life on 10! https://coachsteveseay.com/

Send us Fan Mail Vanessa and Angela are joined by Dr. Bianca Roberts, the President of Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society, to discuss the importance of Women's History Month and what it means to them. Listen as Dr. Roberts shares her experience of becoming a physician and how she was able to overcome the many obstacles placed in her path as a young African American woman. You don't...

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa are joined by Angela's son Jaelan Trapp, to bring in a new perspective on why Black History Month matters.  If you are intrigued by what he has to say, you can follow him on Instagram - Jaetrxpp 

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss Black History Month and why it is important to acknowledge the historical perspective of our African American community. Angela talks about why this month is important to her and she and Vanessa make a commitment to celebrate through education. Let's celebrate Black History!

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Angela and Vanessa invite Dr. Mark Vaughan and Dr. Gawayne Vaughan from Auburn Medical Group to join them for a 360 view of the doctor-patient relationship. They discuss ways to ensure that you have the best experience in your medical appointments and at the hospital. Angela weighs in from the patient perspective to ensure that all viewpoints are represented.  Abo...

Send us Fan Mail Choosing to be or not be a parent can be difficult. Societal pressures often place negativity on those who choose to be childfree. Angela and Vanessa have an in-depth discussion with a guest who finally realized she was choosing to be childfree after years of pressure from family and friends. This episode dives into the stigma of choosing to be childfree and how to check our own b...

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa review practical tips on how to make this holiday season your best one yet. Before you turn into a Scrooge, take our advice and live this holiday on your 10!

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa dive into the issues and obstacles associated with becoming a mother while navigating a successful career. 

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa are joined by Dr. Sam Siegel, an amazing and resilient primary care physician who shares her story of facing cancer and beating it...twice! Her message is strong and inspiring so don't miss a minute!  

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa are joined by a special guest who shares her experience raising a stellar little boy who has autism and apraxia of speech. She discusses the challenges and joys of navigating our neurotypical world with a neurodivergent child. This is a must listen for anyone facing a reality that is different than what they had planned.

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa are joined by two very special guests. Vanessa's husband Robert and their firecracker little girl, Selma, join the show to discuss ADHD. The diagnosis, myths, medications, stigmas and what it feels like for someone with neurodivergence to live in a neurotypical world. This episode is a can't miss, and Selma's parting message makes it all worth lis...

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa lighten it up after a few heavy episodes by discussing how they live a "Life on Ten" and the various ways then fill their cup, so they are able to help fill other's.  

Send us Fan Mail In part 2, Angela and Vanessa discuss possible solutions to address White Privilege and racial inequity. We also delve into reparations and what that could look like in a constructive way that could help everyone. When the individual succeeds, the community succeeds.  Reparations Definition: The making of amends for a wrong one has done

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa tackle racial inequality and "White Privilege". What it means, what it doesn't mean and how we can stop unproductive semantics and get to actually addressing it. The first step is acknowledging racial inequality and our individual contributions that perpetuate the existence of this frequently unseen or ignored reality. Definitions of White Privile...

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss what it feels like to be a woman in America after the loss of bodily autonomy following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade.

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss the ways in which social media alters the perceptions of both our "filtered" and "unfiltered" lives. They share their experiences, both good and bad, with social media and dive into "snap chat dysmorphia" and other mental health issues that can result from social media use.  https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Y...

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa discuss American gun culture and question why we cannot agree on the measures necessary to save our children and other targets from gun violence. Email your questions or comments to lifeonten@gmail.com As always, live your life on YOUR ten. Gun Violence Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/firearm_mortality/firearm.htm https://publichealth.jhu.ed...

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Vanessa speak with a special guest to discuss our current mental health crisis and the obstacles to getting treatment.  Email your questions or comments to lifeonten@gmail.com As always, live your life on YOUR ten. For more resources on mental health please see the links below: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline htt...

Send us Fan Mail Listen to Angela and Vanessa as they further explore substance use recovery and the many challenges that people face while trying to achieve sobriety, with special guest Grant Patterson.  Please remember that we try to remain positive and ask that you try as well. Email your questions or comments to lifeonten@gmail.com As always, live your life on YOUR ten.