The Michele Broad Show

Having a hangover after a night of drinking is not much fun. In some cases, you knew the night before you were drinking too much but were having so much fun you kept going, and in other cases, you simply forgot to eat enough or drink water, and ended up with an accidental hangover. Regardless of the circumstance, it can be extremely miserable when you have a hangover. You often experience symptoms...

Ladies, the holidays can be a stressful time for anyone, and even more so if you are in charge of hosting a holiday party, having family stay with you, are experiencing financial restraints, or simply have a lot of responsibilities.   All of these stresses can all take away a lot of the joy of the holiday season, no matter which holiday your family celebrates. The good news is that with mindfulnes...

You may have heard that laughter is the best medicine. While psychologists have determined that humor is a coping mechanism for stress, additional research into the science of humor and laughter has found that they are also good for your wellbeing.  There are five key benefits of humor and laughter that can make you happier and healthier and we talk about all 5 of those in today's show. How laught...

Ladies, tooth decay is considered to be a big public health concern, with at least 90% of children aged six and below experiencing some form of tooth decay.   Many adults aged between 35 and 44 have experienced a toothache related to dental decay, and by the time many adults have reached the age of 74, 51% have lost all their natural teeth.   With the advances in dental practices and techniques, w...

Talking with Carinne was like talking to a kindred spirit in the world of women's health. She always knew that she wanted to follow in her mother's footsteps, as both an entrepreneur and an advocate for women's health. After graduating university, she joined forces with her mother to develop the DivaCup, a modern redesign of a concept from the 1930's. They started Diva on a shoestring budget from...

Breast health is an essential part of a woman's well-being. Your breasts go through many changes throughout your life, from puberty to pregnancy, to the perimenopause and post-menopausal stages.   Many of these changes are related to hormones and their varying levels, but some changes may not be normal and can be a cause of concern.   Millions of women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. I...

In 2013, Cassandra and her hubby Andrew eloped and used the money they'd been saving up for a wedding to start building their dream business: bringing amazing tasting, top-quality juices to their small community. She never imagined how large their community could grow! She's always been passionate about eating with an emphasis on nutrition and wellness, and she loves inspiring people to lead a hea...

Throughout life, there are so many things that have a profound effect on your immune system. One of the biggest impacts come directly from the daily habits you adopt as part of your current lifestyle. Many times, we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and tend to place the importance of a strong immune system on the backburner. In other words, we prioritize everything else, unt...

Your first introduction to journaling may have been the countless hours you spent pining away in your diary during those awkward middle school days. However, over the years, journaling has evolved and changed into much more than a simple diary – it's become a tool to help you organize your life, prioritize, and set goals, reflect on and remember the past as well as envision the future of your drea...

When it comes to eating healthy, it can be a challenge to make sure you get the recommended servings of fruits and veggies each day. With all the fast-food options, tempting ads and grocery store aisles calling your name, it's much easier to snack out on a drive thru order of fries, a bag of chips or a sugary, caffeinated drink. When you're used to reaching for those not so healthy options, it can...

One of the areas that most busy women struggle with in developing their self-discipline muscle, is trying to make too many changes at once. Not just by doing more than one goal at a time, but by making those goals way too large and complex. Either of these approaches tend to lead to failure.   But by adding mini habits, developing that muscle just got a whole lot easier. If you haven't heard of mi...

You may have heard about essential oils, especially if you look up natural remedies for physical and mental ailments, but you may or may not be exactly sure what they are or how many different ways you can use them. Today's episode is going to dive into a brief summary of essential oils, how they are made, and what they can do for you. We also are going to talk about how to store them and common u...

The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a type of sexually transmitted infection. It is the most common STI you can get, with about 79 million Americans who have the infection and at the same time it is very misunderstood by most people. Whether you have it and are wondering what to do next, or want to prevent it, today's podcast is for you. We talk about: Types Of HPV How Do You Get HPV? Who Is At H...

You may be doing everything right in order to lose weight. You're following all the rules hoping that in due time you will achieve your desired weight loss goal. However, no matter what you do, the stubborn fat just won't leave your body. Despite all your efforts, you try to remain positive and continue to fight what appears to be a losing battle.   At some point, you may feel frustrated and with...

Today we opened back up the question vault and pulled out several great community questions and are answering them for you. Today's questions come from: Martha C and she wants to know what she can do to improve her eye health Kelly J wants to know how she can improve her brain health Nikki P wants to know more about the benefits of ginger And Molly L wants to know what she can do about belly bloat...

Falling off track, whether with your health and fitness, personal or business goals, or your creative endeavors, is completely normal and common. The problem ladies is that it can be hard to get back up and on track again. Today I am exploring some tips for you to try in order for you to get back on track, no matter what you have fallen behind on with regard to your health, your habits, and or you...

Chloe wrote in asking how she can have more energy throughout her day, especially because she starts her day out feeling positive and full of energy and by the end of the day she feels drained and tired. Maybe this is you too? You started the day ready to take on the world. From the moment you got out of bed, you've been thinking about all the things you're going to get done today. You can't wait...

"How do you make lasting change? One step at a time." Or in today's case one simple habit at a time.   And that is the same approach that I want you to take to becoming more active and healthier. You don't begin exercising by running a marathon. You make small steps that begin to accumulate into a larger fitness practice. So today I'm bringing you 10 tips that are simple, actionable ways to impact...

Today I get to sit behind the mic with my cup of coffee and do something that I absolutely love to do and that is answer your questions. My team and I went to our question vault- ok it's not really a vault per say but more like a google doc, where we put questions that our audience is asking; and grabbed a few that we felt a lot of you may also be wondering about. Today our questions come from Ash...

While intermittent fasting is not new, its recent high-profile exposure and success stories can make it appear trendy and even faddish.   Simply, it is yet another healthy lifestyle approach that fell from favor under the pressure of modern living, with all its temptations and pressures.   More and more people are trying intermittent fasting as a means of improving their health. For most, this mea...

It's summertime and with the world opening back up that means more barbecues, swim parties, outings to the beach, pool time and just fun in the sun. Most of us love to go out and have fun in the sun, but before we can do that  there are some safety issues that need to be considered and we are dropping all things sun safety in today's episode. From what are the different types of UV radiation What...

Many working women suffer from a feeling of constant tiredness and they're not even sure why. A physically demanding job or recreational activity, or lack of quality sleep will provide its own evidence, however often tiredness is caused by several intermingled lifestyle aspects rather than one glaringly obvious cause. There may be multiple factors acting together, leading to feelings of lethargy o...

Have you experienced making a decision only to find yourself regretting it the very next day? Sure, if circumstances changed or new information means that you would have made a different decision had you known, this would be perfectly understandable. However, if you answered yes and wondered why you made that decision in the first place, then it could be that you were experiencing 'decision/mental...

The kidneys and the bladder are responsible for removing waste products and toxins, and excess fluids from the body. The kidneys also produce hormones that regulate blood pressure levels, while the bladder is a temporary storage receptacle for urine.    Keeping these organs healthy as women is vital in preventing health problems. In the US alone, around 26 million American adults suffer from serio...

We can all agree, I hope, that we are currently in an age where it is more recognized how much our emotional health affects our overall well being. That is not to say that either understanding or acceptance is complete.   Far from it. Unfortunate and unhelpful attitudes certainly still exist, and probably always will to some degree. Sweeping generalizations are still used by some, and nowhere is t...