http://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulousConfabulous! gets cool folks-authors, speakers, Spinning instructors of the like-sharing how they REALLY feel. Love, life, skinny jeans, it's all here!enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Fri, 14 Jun 2019 18:30:00 GMTMon, 07 Apr 2014 23:00:00 GMTEntertainmentBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/d1dfb399-2097-4d7d-baff-5d98dacaef58_125.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulousConfabulous! gets cool folks-authors, speakers, Spinning instructors of the like-sharing how they REALLY feel. Love, life, skinny jeans, it's all here!feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comentertainment,life coaching,michelle colston,comedy,pati root,relationships,root dynamics,sexuality,body image,goalsConfabulous with Michelle ColstonnoConfabulous! gets cool folks-authors, speakers, Spinning instructors of the like-sharing how they REALLY feel. Love, life, skinny jeans, it's all here!episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/04/07/is-quit-a-four-letter-wordEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/04/07/is-quit-a-four-letter-word/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/04/07/is-quit-a-four-letter-wordMon, 07 Apr 2014 23:00:00 GMTIs "Quit" a Four-Letter Word?It's inevitable that as we evolve our desires change. When I was 6 I wanted to be a princess. I also wanted a flying horse but then I grew up and realized flying horses aren’t real—what good is being a princess without a flying horse? Regardless, I grew out of it, moved on—no one called me a quitter. Sure, that’s an easy example. Obtaining that goal wasn’t going to put food on the table or change the world. But how many of us continue to pursue a goal long after we’ve outgrown it, simply because we feel that letting go of it equals failure? Fail—the other F-word. Here’s the problem in holding on to an unwanted goal: when you're misaligned with the outcome, manifesting it becomes incredibly hard because you don’t truly want it—you only WANT to want it. So you’re spinning your wheels and stressing out over something you don't even want anymore. It’s madness, dude—let it go. In doing so, you might just find what it is you do want. That’s the show today, folks. Goals: know when to hold’em and when to walk away. 00:43:00Confabulous with Michelle Colstonyesletting go,Pati Root,Root Dynamics,Michelle Colston,The Undiscovered GoddesIt's inevitable that as we evolve our desires change. When I was 6 I wanted to be a princess. I also wanted a flying horse but then I grew up and realized flyinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/03/31/do-you-really-want-to-hurt-meEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/03/31/do-you-really-want-to-hurt-me/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/03/31/do-you-really-want-to-hurt-meMon, 31 Mar 2014 23:00:00 GMTDo You Really Want to Hurt Me?What is domestic violence? It seems obvious, doesn’t it? We all have our own images that come to mind when we hear this term. The battered wife, the bruised up child, the screaming tyrant of a partner… But what’s behind it all? Why are there people hurting the ones they love—beating them down emotionally, or physically, or both? Can relationships like these be stopped or prevented, and how? This is what Confabulous is digging into tonight, listeners. Pati Root, life coach and relationship expert, is wearing the hostess hat tonight as we talk about the dangers of abuse and the legacies it leaves behind. Join us on this emotional episode. 00:57:00Confabulous with Michelle Colstonnodomestic violence,Domestic abuse,domestic,abusive relationships,abusive menWhat is domestic violence? It seems obvious, doesn’t it? We all have our own images that come to mind when we hear this term. The battered wife, the bruised uphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/03/24/i-scream-you-scream-we-all-scream-for-masturbationEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/03/24/i-scream-you-scream-we-all-scream-for-masturbation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/03/24/i-scream-you-scream-we-all-scream-for-masturbationMon, 24 Mar 2014 23:00:00 GMTI Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Masturbation!Masturbation. Is it just me or does that word have the power to make you blush? I’m the same way with “vagina”—I don’t know why, I always feel the need to call it something else like “hoo-hoo” or “you know what.” It’s ridiculous, really. Why is there so much taboo wrapped up in self-touch? It’s like we keep this perfectly natural impulse locked away and hidden, pretending it doesn’t exist. Guilt, shame—why are we so convinced that pleasing ourselves is wrong? It’s my body, isn’t it? At what point did I learn that I’m not allowed to touch it; and if I do, well...that’s a dirty little secret I need to keep to myself. Whatever. I’m seriously getting over the whole “being ashamed of indulging my senses” bullshit. I love the high I get from chocolate. I love the warm and fuzzy buzz I get from wine. And I love the toe curling, mind blowing, all-encompassing, tingly rush of a good orgasm—whether I get it from my husband…or my other partner that has five speeds and requires two double A’s. Welcome to Confabulous, peeps—we’re getting down and dirty this week. My gorgeous co-host, Pati Root, and I are talking about the self-inflicted Big O: why masturbation is awesome and why you shouldn’t be ashamed of it. Vibrator. There I said it.  00:56:00Confabulous with Michelle ColstonyesPati Root,Life coaching,Sex,Masturbation,sexualityMasturbation. Is it just me or does that word have the power to make you blush? I’m the same way with “vagina”—I don’t know why, I always feel the need to callhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/03/17/i-dont-think-im-ready-for-this-jellyEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/03/17/i-dont-think-im-ready-for-this-jelly/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/03/17/i-dont-think-im-ready-for-this-jellyMon, 17 Mar 2014 23:00:00 GMTI Don't Think I'm Ready For This JellyBody image. It’s a bitch. Most of my life I’ve been pretty concerned with how I measure up to society’s expectations: being good enough, pretty enough, thin enough, cool enough—who are we kidding—I’ve always had the cool part under control. But everything else has, historically, been a struggle. Dieting at the age of twelve followed by years of excessive exercising and eating disorders; poisoning my body with metabolic enhancers; plastic surgery—you name it, I've done it. And I’m not the only one, am I? The “thinness syndrome” is plaguing millions of women (and men) and is now poisoning our youth. It’s no secret that looks are important, folks—it’s a brutal truth, but a truth nonetheless. In this world you need good looks to get somewhere, and if you don’t have the looks…well, you better be smart. Welcome to western civilization. In our society we’re spoon-fed images and ideas that happiness and success have a certain look…a certain size. The bad news is, the ridiculous standards aren’t changing anytime soon. The good news? One by one, we’re waking up and this episode of Confabulous! is proof of that. To kick off the show, I’m interviewing writer and producer, Monica Parker, author of the award winning anti-diet book, “Getting Waisted: A Survival Guide to BEING FAT in a Society That Loves Skinny.” After that, my co-host Pati Root and I are taking on a panel of women who struggle with body image issues—what they see in the mirror, how they feel about it, and how they can make peace with it. Sit back and prepare to laugh, agree, and relate.  01:03:00Confabulous with Michelle Colstonyesbody image,body,weightloss,beauty,peer pressureBody image. It’s a bitch. Most of my life I’ve been pretty concerned with how I measure up to society’s expectations: being good enough, pretty enough, thin enhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/03/04/bullying-its-not-just-for-kids-anymoreEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/03/04/bullying-its-not-just-for-kids-anymore/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/03/04/bullying-its-not-just-for-kids-anymoreTue, 04 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTBullying: It's Not Just For Kids Anymorebully: a blustering browbeating person; one habitually cruel to others who are weaker. So many of us hear the word bully and think of the image described above—the proverbial asshole in the schoolyard who picks on the smaller kids and steals their lunch money. But the act of bullying itself isn’t always so blatant, or even easy to point out. Have you ever had that friend who harshly judges and gossips about everyone she knows—even people she appears to be close to? Guess what. That bitch is a bully. Or how about the partner who takes their bad day out on you, dragging you down with them? Bully. The boss whose power trip has you feeling like a sizzling ant beneath a magnifying glass…you get the point. Many of us are not only surrounded by, but are intimately connected to people who are willing to diminish others in order to gratify their state of unhappiness. No matter the magnitude, bullying is powerful and toxic. Well we’re tackling bullies this week on Confabulous, y’all. Our in-house life coach, Pati Root of Root Dynamics, is here to help us identify the bullies in our lives and how to deal with them—particularly the ones we’re stuck with! Bring it in, everybody…let’s hug this out. 00:58:00Confabulous with Michelle Colstonnobullying,relationships,parenting,comedy,Life Coachingbully: a blustering browbeating person; one habitually cruel to others who are weaker. So many of us hear the word bully and think of the image described abovehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/02/25/um-who-took-my-libidoEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/02/25/um-who-took-my-libido/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/02/25/um-who-took-my-libidoTue, 25 Feb 2014 17:00:00 GMTUm, Who Took My Libido?Partner? Check. Kids? Check. A relatively healthy sense of security? Check. Hot, freaky, monkey sex that has you tingling at the thought of it? Well…three out of four ain’t bad. Relationships aren’t what they were before the sexual revolution, kids. The rules have changed and we have different expectations of our partners now. Be my lover and my best friend. Make me feel secure and give me a sense of uncertainty. Treat me like an equal and dominate me in the bedroom. That last one might just be me, but you get what I’m saying—there are a lot of conflicting standards being set nowadays; standards that we don’t always know how to meet simultaneously. “How can we be steamy lovers when we’re comfortable enough to go to the bathroom in front of each other?” It almost seems like one has to be sacrificed in order to obtain the other. But love doesn’t exist in a vacuum. All fire and you burn up too fast…no fire and you freeze to death. There has to be a balance, but the challenge of achieving this balance—along with plate-spinning kids, work, bills, housework—is exhausting. Half of us facing this problem are sex-starved while the other half are giving celibacy a thumbs up. It may not be the recipe for divorce in all cases, but it undoubtedly has the makings for an unfulfilled relationship. This is our Confabulous! topic of the week, listeners: in a long-term relationship, how can our carnivorous inner-tiger coexist with the cuddly house cat?   Relationship expert and life coach, Pati Root of Root Dynamics, is back to answer questions, take calls, and help us all find out, “What the hell happened to my libido???” 00:56:00Confabulous with Michelle Colstonnosex,marriage,commitment,sexuality,Life CoachingPartner? Check. Kids? Check. A relatively healthy sense of security? Check. Hot, freaky, monkey sex that has you tingling at the thought of it? Well…three out ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/02/11/three-bitches-and-a-bottleEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/02/11/three-bitches-and-a-bottle/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/02/11/three-bitches-and-a-bottleTue, 11 Feb 2014 17:00:00 GMTThree Bitches and a BottleYou know what’s awesome about my show? Everything. However, my most favorite of all is that I have access to super cool people. People like Siobhan Desmond and Charlene Carmichael, creators of the hilariously crass and side-splittingly raw blog, Bitchin’ Sisters. In a world full of stiflingly fake Facebook smiles and unachievably perfect Pinterest crafts, the Bitchin’ Sisters offer a breath of fresh air. Sure that breath reeks of wine and stale F-Bombs, but for a Snarky McSnark such as myself, that sh*t be fresh tah death, son. Believe me, I cherish a couple of broads who are unafraid to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the cursing, failing, bi-curious, imperfect truth, so help them… And this week on Confabulous! they’re here to do just that over a little game of “Have You Ever…?” Example: "Have you ever..." "…lied to your kid's teacher to keep her from judging your parenting?" "…told a police officer you had diarrhea to get out of a speeding ticket?" "…been tempted to come clean with your kids about Santa so you could start getting some of the G-D glory for once?" Yeah. THAT'S what's up. Do yourselves a favor and don’t miss this show, y'all—it’s gonna be epic. Fer rilz.  00:45:00Confabulous with Michelle Colstonyesblogging,bitchin' sisters,death snark,Sarcasm,comedyYou know what’s awesome about my show? Everything. However, my most favorite of all is that I have access to super cool people. People like Siobhan Desmond andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/02/04/50-shades-of-infidelityEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/02/04/50-shades-of-infidelity/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/02/04/50-shades-of-infidelityTue, 04 Feb 2014 17:00:00 GMT50 Shades of InfidelityCheat: (verb) To break a rule or law... To take something from someone by lying... To prevent someone from having something that he or she deserves... Cheating... The meaning of the word is pretty cut and dry when it comes to a crib sheet for a test or memorizing all the question cards in Trivial Pursuit—you know who you are. However, once it’s applied it to a relationship, lines begin to blur and the once black and white definition starts turning a little…gray. Simply put, the term becomes interpretive. Example: “Have you ever cheated on anyone?” “Well…define ‘cheated.’” What cheating is to one person may be different than what it means to another. What if you flirt with someone when your partner isn’t there...cheating? Touching someone else—sure that qualifies, but in what capacity? How about sharing an emotional connection that you don’t have with your spouse, is that “going outside of the marriage”? What if you fantasize about orgies that you’re partner isn’t invited to—is that cheating? Gray, gray, and more gray. Relationship expert and life coach, Pati Root of Root Dynamics, is here to answer questions, debunk myths, and give advice. If you’ve ever had any experience with cheating—been cheated on, done the cheating, had the urge, or if you simply don’t know how you feel about it—this is the show for you! 00:57:00Confabulous with Michelle Colstonnosexuality,marriage,marriage counseling,Life Coaching,infidelityCheat: (verb) To break a rule or law... To take something from someone by lying... To prevent someone from having something that he or she deserves... Cheatinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/01/28/food-pornEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/01/28/food-porn/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/01/28/food-pornTue, 28 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMTFood PornIt really seems like cooking has leveled up lately, right? People are getting more creative in their kitchens—cooking outside the box, if you will. Sweet potato pancakes with coconut syrup. Crispy, deep-fried cauliflower bites. Quinoa and kale stuffed acorn squash. Flourless, sugarless, dairy-less chocolate cake that’ll make your mouth cry tears of joy—where do these recipes come from??? I don’t know or care, I’m just grateful to the peeps that create them. You know why? Because I love to eat—duh. Yes, of all the trends swirling around these days, I would have to say my favorite is that of the foodie. The gastro-gourmet, hybrid-fusion cuisine that’s all organic, or Paleo-friendly, or vegan, or made of nothing but twelve different cuts of bacon—bring it on, I say! Bring. It. On. This is the Foodie edition of Confabulous!, listeners, and here to help me host is celebrity food blogger and cookbook author, chefPhoebe Lapine. As a private chef and food personality, Phoebe kinda knows what she’s talking about when it comes to food, but what are her favorites? Is she chocolate or vanilla? Mashed or au gratin? Honey or agave? If you’ve ever been curious about how a chef’s brain works, this is the show for you. And as always, if you have direct questions, you can call in and ask them right on the air! Don’t miss the dish this week, people—it’s going to be de-lish. Nom! Nom! Nom!  00:45:00Confabulous with Michelle ColstonnoFeed Me Phoebe,food,foodies,Phoebe Lapine,Ina GartenIt really seems like cooking has leveled up lately, right? People are getting more creative in their kitchens—cooking outside the box, if you will. Sweet potatohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/01/21/its-the-p-o-p-yallEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/01/21/its-the-p-o-p-yall/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/01/21/its-the-p-o-p-yallTue, 21 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMTIt's the P-O-P, Y'allThe P-O-P? It’s the Power Of Positivity, y’all—but I’m not talking about cheesy affirmations and singing Kumbaya around a campfire (although cheese is delicious and campfires are awesome). I’m talking about the kind of positivity that’s REAL…and the man who wrote the book on it. But first, a prelude: The other day I got to thinking about spiritual leaders and motivational speakers—you know the ones: Tony Robbins, Malcolm Gladwell, Eckhart Tolle—the people whose books we read, whose seminars we attend, whose words of wisdom change our lives. I wondered, What goes through their minds on a crappy day? Hell, what goes through their minds period? And then I realized, Duh, one of my best friends happens to be in the same industry as these dudes. Why don’t I ask him? So I’m gonna.  Cornell Thomas, former basketball star turned author and motivational speaker, not only lives a life of positivity, he’s teaching the country how to do it too. Through his seminars, book, blog, and daily quotes, thousands of people look to Cornell for sunshine in their lives. The fact that he’s friends with ME should tell you how charitable this man really is, so join the confab this week as I pick the brain of an inspirational leader.  00:54:00Confabulous with Michelle Colstonnopower of positivity,cornell thomas,Motivational Speaker,Life Coaching,BasketballThe P-O-P? It’s the Power Of Positivity, y’all—but I’m not talking about cheesy affirmations and singing Kumbaya around a campfire (although cheese is delicioushttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/01/14/new-years-never-mindEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/01/14/new-years-never-mind/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/01/14/new-years-never-mindTue, 14 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMTNew Year's Never MindSo they say New Year's Resolutions typically last through February and will fizzle by the start of March. Mine usually stay strong from the time I make them (at the beginning of the holiday season) through New Year's Eve (when I'm partaking in activities that will result in a painful New Year's Day and lots and LOTS of complex carbohydrates). New Year's morning has historically begun with me scratching my aching head, wondering, "What was I saying about doing yoga with the sunrise? That it's too cliche? I'm pretty sure I said it's too cliche." What is it about the New Year's Resolution that's different than any other goal? Why is it that they seem so much harder to instill than, say, a regular aspiration; like taking more vitamins or watching less —I mean violence on TV?  Well that’s what we’re digging into on this week’s episode of Confabulous!, listeners. My friend and editor, Jennifer Ciotta (I, Putin; No Bulls**t Guide to Self-Publishing), is my trustee co-host, here to gab with me about what goals are working for us, why they’re working, and which resolutions we’re giving the finger to. There will probably be a few shameless plugs for my book thrown in there too, so, spoiler alert. We want to hear how 2014 is treating you, so call or write in and join the confab!     00:59:00Confabulous with Michelle ColstonnoNew Year's Resolutions,Jennifer Ciotta,goals,funny,humorSo they say New Year's Resolutions typically last through February and will fizzle by the start of March. Mine usually stay strong from the time I make them (athttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/01/07/tap-tap-tap-a-rooEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/01/07/tap-tap-tap-a-roo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/confabulous/2014/01/07/tap-tap-tap-a-rooTue, 07 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMTTap, Tap, Tap-a-RooMargaret M. Lynch—author, speaker, rock-star-millionaire-success-coach. A little 101: she’s known as “The Wealth Manifestation Authority” according to the Wall Street Journal; she created a million dollar business using the exact techniques she teaches (in less than four years), and her brand new book, Tapping Into Wealth, is hot off the press and available nationwide. Simply put, this little firecracker has her ducks in a row. From clearing her client’s energy fields to helping them increase their incomes, my guest is leading people to the kind of success and power we all dream about. But still, aside from all this, what makes Margaret Lynch tick? How does she feel about dark beer? Sappy movies? Women’s equality? Unicorns? Who is Margaret Lynch, really? Well, this is what we do here on Confabulous, listeners—we dig. Whether the inquiries are poignant or pointless, one thing’s for certain: we’re being authentic and we’re laughing our asses off. Join me, Michelle Colston, on my debut episode of Confabulous!  00:57:00Confabulous with Michelle ColstonnoMargaret M. Lynch,success coach,Tapping Into Wealth,Michelle Colston,energy healingMargaret M. Lynch—author, speaker, rock-star-millionaire-success-coach. A little 101: she’s known as “The Wealth Manifestation Authority” according to the Wall