Thrive In Balance  

Stressed-out modern moms reconnect with their needs and passions so they can avoid burn-out. It’s about taking care of yourself so you can take care of others. What could be more important in these demanding times than to take valuable time-outs that actually cost nothing and bring greater joy to your life? This makes for a great gift for today’s busy, multi-tasking mothers. Are you ready for Time Out? New! Thrive Solutions with Joshua Zerkel Friday, May 29, 11:00amJoshua Zerkel, Owner of Custom Living Solutions is the Co-Host of Thrive Solutions; he’s the Expert Solution Guy here at Thrive in Balance. On the last Friday of each month, Joshua will join us and share great tips, tools and resources to help keep you organized at home and at the office. He’ll help us keep everything from our cords to our email in boxes straight. Joshua’s passion is helping home office business owners set up a work space that allows maximum productivity, profitability and functionality; allowing one to create work-life balance. Thrive in Balance ConnectRadio Show Enter here to listen On Demand

As a single mom, I know that clutter in the house means clutter in my mind and heart. This robs all women of our patience, radiance and sex appeal. As a Sexy Mom Expert I’ve inspired thousands of women to take time for themselves, to fill up their tanks first because when mama’s happy, everybody’s happy. When clients don’t take time for themselves, they spin in their heads and become quite masculine. The home isn’t organized, there’s no schedule that creates balance and there’s no mind that’s clear, present and open to savor life. When my clients first begin to fill up their tanks first, they meet guilt or issues of low self esteem questioning, “Who am I to take time for me when there’s dinner to make, carpool to drive?” Moms need to remember that if we’re empty we have nothing to give to those we love. I encourage moms to create Mom Time so they start their day grounded, focused, rejuvenated and organized. My son can’t come in my room until Seven Zero Zero because mom’s looking for patience and kindness. Use Mom time to meditate, dance or do yoga, pray or journal, make a list of the 3 things (not 10!) you’re doing to accomplish today, simply review what you’re grateful for (or have a quickie!). Mom Time is the foundation for freedom, full self expression, patience and playfulness! Watch how self care not only improves your mothering, yet makes you more magnetic, attractive and sensual to your partner because you’ve slowed down to cherish yourself and appreciate the life you have.

Judy Gruen’s main occupation is lobbying the federal government to create a Division of Cellulite Studies at the Department of Health and Human Services. In her spare time, she writes books, humor columns, and complaint letters. Her latest book, The Women’s Daily Irony Supplement, was published by Creative Minds Press. Starbucks selected a quote from the book that appeared on more than 5 million of its cups, and Judy was quite excited by this until one of her kids observed that this meant that people would be throwing away her quote and her name 5 million times. Already generating good buzz, The Women’s Daily Irony Supplement quickly became one of the top ten Hot New Releases on Amazon.com in the humor essay category. Judy’s previous books include Till We Eat Again: Confessions of a Diet Dropout, named “Best Humor Book of 2003” by the Midwest Independent Publishers Association. The book was also serialized on eDiets.com. Her first book, Carpool Tunnel Syndrome: Motherhood as Shuttle Diplomacy, also achieved widespread notice for a first book. Working not only as author but also self-publisher, Judy sold thousands of copies to Scholastic Book Fairs, giving the book nationwide exposure. Woman’s Day magazine also published an excerpt of the book, “How Green Was My Checkbook,” a favorite chapter of many readers.

Author Keep Climbing, Cancer Climber Sean Swarner & Fitness Guru AJ Our friend Cancer Climber, Sean Swarner is back with a special invitation for all of the moms who are ready for a grand adventure...a expedition to Africa! Sean will lead a group of about 20 climbers on a spectacular expedion and safari to Africa, climbers of all levels invited. Tune in to hear the story. Meet actress, AJ Johnson, who at the age of 17 lost her mother to cancer. Several years later A.J.’s dad told her from his death bed, “you’re not able to save me, but take all of who you are and what you know and go save the world”. He may not have known that his words would lead her to redefine her life’s purpose and dedicate a good part of her life to doing just that.

How Can I Make a Multi-Purpose Room Work for Me? Miriam Ortiz y Pino, joins the mom celebration here at Thrive Connect radio to share tips on making the most of a large space that works with, not against your family lifestyle. Singer/Songwriter Tami Fick, joins us to continue the mom celebration with a special song written to the bond between a mother and daughter.

Founder of "Mommy and Me", Dr.Cindy Bunin Nurik also known as Dr. Buttinsky, The "nosy, feel good" Therapist! She's butting in to help when it is most needed! Just when you thought it was safe to go outside, Dr. Buttinsky shows up, anywhere, anytime and anyplace, from small towns to big cities, butting into the middle of people's problems and helps them solve their crisis then and there. Dr. Buttinsky finds you at your mall, beauty shop, park, restaurant, school, office, or even in your home! Blending warmth with first-hand experience on modern-day life issues, Dr. Cindy, a marriage and family therapist, and child development specialist, has worked closely with thousands of families, couples, children and teens over the past thirty years. Dr. Cindy's professional standing has also been spotlighted both nationally and internationally on NBC's "TODAY SHOW" and "CNN". Dr. Buttinsky is currently working on her second book, Parenting: Unplugged! The purpose of this book is to get parents to "Unplug" themselves from their phones, Blackberry's, computers, i-pods, and take time to "tune in" and really listen to their kids! By providing "unlpugged" activiites for children, families can share in spending "special time" together that children so sorely need in this fast paced society!