Send us a text Some years, Christmas looks quieter—and that’s okay. In this segment, Dr. Jackson and I talk about giving yourself permission to take a pass from the pressure. A full pass or a partial one. No explanations required. Because the season can still be merry and bright without all the things. And sometimes, honoring your healthy habits—rest, movement, nourishment, boundaries—is the most meaningful gift you can give yourself. You don’t have to wait for January 1 to begin again....

Send us a text In this opening episode, I share the story behind The Roberta Series — why I created it, what it’s about, and who it’s for. When my mom, Roberta, was diagnosed with dementia, I realized how little I actually knew about the disease — beyond the basics of memory loss, confusion, and agitation. That diagnosis was the beginning of a long, eye-opening journey for our family. This series isn’t just about dementia — it’s about the real, messy, and complicated experience of caring for ...

Send us a text Roberta didn't make it easy. In this episode of The Roberta Series, I share one of the hardest parts of dementia care: figuring out whether my mom was truly declining or manipulating the moment. With Mom’s lifelong patterns of avoidance and manipulation, it took a lot of eyes — family, doctors, APS — to determine what was real decline. From constant cancellations to getting lost behind the wheel, this episode highlights the key signs, the medical pushback, and the m...

Send us a text The Roberta Series is a raw, unfiltered look at what it’s really like to care for a difficult, narcissistic parent at the end of their life. It’s about navigating dementia, denial, and decades of emotional complexity — all while trying to hold onto compassion and your own sense of self. My mom, Roberta, passed in 2021 from dementia. Caring for her — with my husband and brother by my side — was complicated, exhausting, and eye-opening. Months into our caregiving journey, I disco...

Send us a text This holiday season, we’re celebrating Neighborsgiving with HGTV’s Stars of Home Town, Ben & Erin Napier, in partnership with Bob’s Red Mill and their Moregetherness movement. From cookie swaps to spontaneous doorstep drop-offs, the Napiers share how homemade food can spark real connection, build community, and ease loneliness—one dish at a time. Tune in as they reveal their favorite ways to bring neighbors together and show how a little generosity (and a lot of...

Send us a text From viral outrage to violent rhetoric — are we even talking anymore, or just fighting to be heard? My thoughts on the collapse of conversation and the rise of chaos, and why it’s time to choose curiosity over conflict before we forget how to talk at all.

Send us a text Abraham Lincoln was a loner who changed the course of history. At a time when we’re more divided than ever, his story feels more relevant than ever. In this episode, I talk with Jonathan Shapiro, lawyer, writer and author of How to Be Abe Lincoln, about what it really means to lead with integrity, humor, and heart — even when you feel completely alone. It’s a conversation about courage, compassion, and the kind of quiet strength the world still needs. Tune in for an inspi...

Send us a text Dr. Michelle Jackson, ND, dives into SIBO - small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. It's a condition that happens when bacteria that normally live in the large intestine end up in the small intestine, where they don't belong. Dr. Jackson will unpack what SIBO is, why it happens and the ways it can be treated and managed. https://drjacksonnd.com/

Send us a text Did you know? Not all inflammation is bad. Acute inflammation is your body’s natural defense - it helps you heal when you’re injured or fighting off infection. But when inflammation becomes chronic, it can quietly contribute to serious health issues like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and even cognitive decline. Dr. Jackson joins us to break down: - What chronic inflammation really is - The hidden triggers behind it - Practical lifestyle steps...

Send us a text Janet Skeslien Charles took the world by storm in 2021 with the publication of the instant bestseller, The Paris Library. THE PARISIAN CHAPTER will give fans of her previous works a new story to devour, but it also serves as the perfect entry point into the world that the author has created for her fans. This original audiobook follows Lily, one of the protagonists of The Paris Library, after moving to France from her small town in Montana to follow in the footsteps of Odile, h...

Send us a text Dr. Taylor is a sought-after public speaker on hormones and women's health. In her new book, THE HORMONE MANUAL: A Straightforward Guide for Every Woman at Every Stage of Life, Dr. Taylor shows why, in matters of physical health, mental health, and total well-being, hormones are everything. Dr. Taylor gives her readers the knowledge and power to understand the role of hormones in not only PMS, baby blues, and hot flashes but also in sleep issues, panic attacks, anx...

Send us a text In 'How The Poor Can Save Capitalism: Rebuilding the Path to the Middle Class', John Hope Bryant presents practical ways to bring financial inclusion, opportunities, and hope to America's struggling economic majority. Fully 70 percent of our economy is powered by consumer spending, not by business or government. And it's not wealthy consumers who are driving economic growth in this country. It's the bottom 80 percent of Americans by income, who spend 90 ...

Send us a text All Holocaust survivor stories are precious because of the unlikely odds of escaping the Nazi’s comprehensive onslaught, but many have never been investigated, told, or understood. In the new book, FAMILY TREASURES LOST & FOUND, journalist Karen A. Frenkel (a co-author with Isaac Asimov on the book, Robots: Machines in Man’s Image), chronicles the survival of her Polish Jewish parents, the journey to recover their history…and if her grandfather indeed hid jewels in their b...

Send us a text QVC and TikTok are rewriting the rules of live commerce with a first-of-its-kind Super Brand Day streaming live on May 14th. This will be a full day of creator-and celebrity-led live shopping, exclusive product drops and deals as well as the announcement of the 2025 Quintessential 50 (Q50) class - a collective of trailblazing women 50+ from all walks of life showing the power of reinvention at any age. Here to tell us about this social-first shopping experience are celebr...

Send us a text Joining me today is attorney, award-winning television personality and longtime women's heart health advocate, Star Jones. Star is here to discuss her journey as a survivor of heart disease and the launch of 'A Letter to My Mother' campaign, which encourages women to take the pledge to talk to their mother or the women in their life about heart health. As the fourth generation in her family to experience heart disease, Star is a passionate advocate for women's healt...

Send us a text From busy homes to cozy apartments, your bathroom should work for you life – and look great too! Here with smart and stylish tips to refresh your space is designer, renovation expert, and star of HGTV’s Bargain Block, Keith Bynum. Keith will also spotlight a few standout products from American Standard – a brand trusted by generations for its lasting quality, thoughtful design, and everyday functionality. As part of its commitment to supporting homeowners and celebr...

Send us a text Food insecurity affects more than 47 million Americans – but this spring Bayer is once again teaming up with country superstar, Luke Bryan to help fight hunger and support the local farmers who put food on our tables. For the 10th year, Bayer will be the presenting sponsor of Luke Bryan’s annual Farm Tour and will be continuing their impactful #herestothefarmer and ‘Take Care, Now’ campaigns. From Bayer, Brian Leake, Director of External Communications joins me to discuss this ...

Dr. Michelle K. Jackson, N.D. continues the GLP-1 discussion. Today, in part 3, Dr. Jackson wraps up our 3 part GLP-1 series offering guidance on weaning off the GLP-1 medication, how to naturally make GLP-1 without the medication and maintaining those healthy lifestyle changes. https://drjacksonnd.com/

Roseanne Parry, whose “Voice of the Wilderness” middle-grade series centers on wild animals and their struggle to survive in a dangerous and changing world, joins me to discuss her newest book, A Wolf Called Fire. A Wolf Called Fire tells the wilderness survival story of the wolf pup known as Warm. It’s inspired by Wolf 8, a real Yellowstone wolf who was the smallest of his pack and constantly bullied by his bigger brothers but grew up to be a different sort of leader – one who fought many ri...

Dr. Michelle K. Jackson, N.D. continues the GLP-1 discussion. Today, in part 2, Dr. Jackson focuses on getting started, weight loss, dosing, side effects, how do you know if it's working and doing your part. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. Stay tuned for part 3. Dr. Jackson will discuss how to naturally produce more GLP-1 without medication, how to reduce or stop the GLP-1 medication and much more! www.drjacksonnd.com