Thu, May 15, 2014
Conflict resolution is difficult for many couples, but our Mad About Marriage guest has some effective ways to work through them. Our guest, Amy Smalley, along with her husband, Michael, has created the Marriage Intensive Movement, something that has impacted couples across America. Both are also the authors of, The Surprising Way to a Stronger Marriage.
Tue, Apr 22, 2014
People often lose their identity in marriage. Today's Mad About Marriage guest, registered marriage and family therapist, Emma Jackson-Causey, reveals how to rediscover and maintain your self-identity in marriage. She's written 21 Days of Rediscovery, a book chronicling her personal journey to rediscover herself after years as a wife and mother.
Thu, May 29, 2014
Looking to beat the bedroom blues in your marriage? On today's Mad About Marriage, our guests have solutions to prove that sex doesn't always go downhill after marriage. Dr. Paul and Teri Reisser have used their backgrounds as physician and therapist to help us get to the heart of our bedroom blues. And they have some remarkable solutions.
Thu, Jul 17, 2014
An empty nest often presents challenges in a marriage, but today's Mad About Marriage guests, David and Claudia Arp, believe that the rest of your marriage can be the best of your marriage. They talk about that in their book, The Second Half of Marriage: Facing the Eight Challenges of the Empty Nest Years.
Mon, Aug 18, 2014
On today's Mad About Marriage episode, Frank and Elizabeth (Liz) Rittersdorf have the same goals as parents: to be great role models for their two sons and to raise them to be good men. But like many of us, their parenting styles are a little different, which can create conflict. We'll discuss how parents with different parenting styles can find common ground.
Sun, Nov 2, 2014
Professional sports offer the ultimate display of fitness and athletic ability. On this episode, we'll take a look at the unhealthy side of sports. Our guest has a ringside seat to watch most of the action both on and off the field. We're talking to ESPN's sports analyst and one of America's favorite sports commentators, Stephen A. Smith as well as sports medicine specialist, Dr. Andrew Blecher.
Sun, Nov 9, 2014
Our guest, family man and talented actor, Morris Chestnut, got some big buzz for the shape he was in for his role of football player Lance Sullivan in the movie The Best Man Holiday. He's here to talk about how to stay fit after 40. Obi Obadike demonstrates fitness exercises he created for Chestnut to get in shape as well.
Thu, Nov 20, 2014
Our special guest, Lourdes Colon, is a talented actress who was diagnosed with cancer. She's a fighter and a crusader, and her experience will inspire you to consider all the options when faced with your own health challenges. Esai Morales of Criminal Minds will also be joining us to discuss his joint project with Lourdes Colon.
Sun, Nov 30, 2014
She's beautiful, and to look at her, you wouldn't know that she lives with a serious medical condition. She just won the Miss Idaho pageant and made headlines around the nation for wearing her insulin pump during the competition, becoming a hero to many. On today's show, we welcome Sierra Sandison. Plus, Chef AJ stops by to show us how to make delicious, natural and healthy (but still decadent!) desserts!
Thu, Dec 4, 2014
Our guest today is fitness legend Bill Phillips, creator of MET-Rx and EAS Nutritionals and the author of the best-selling fitness book "Body for Life." he was recently inducted into the Fitness Hall of Fame and offers his insights into a number of topics buzzing in the fitness industry today. Phillips joins Obi Obadike to demonstrate some of his signature fitness moves in this episode and Lynell LaMountain offers an inspiring moment.
Sun, Dec 28, 2014
Does your happiness really depend on circumstances or do you have something to say about it? Can you actually choose to be happy? Our guest today believes you can. Dr. Laurel Mellin, a professor at the University of California San Francisco and author of the book Wired for Joy joins us to talk about emotional brain training. Also joining us is Chef AJ, a plant-based chef, with some delicious recipes made with all natural ingredients.