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Listen in as Jakob Shaw and Bernadette Fiaschetti share their zest to end animal cruelty. They discuss why French Bulldogs and Pugs should never be bred, why buying birds and holding them captive is cruel, the first ban on glue traps; and first in the nation…Wesleyan University memorial plaque for animals killed for dining hall meals. Jakob Shaw is the manager of strategic initiatives for PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. In this role, Shaw advances PETA’s animal protection mission through legislative advocacy, youth outreach, colorful demonstrations, multimedia projects, installations such as The Council of Animals (What to Do About the Humans) featured on the National Mall, and more.   His work has led to the first ban on glue traps—which ensnare small animals indiscriminately and cause prolonged suffering—as well as the introduction of both federal and state bills banning the cruel devices.   He also helped secure the passage of a groundbreaking ordinance in Ojai, California banning the breeding of French Bulldogs and other breathing-impaired dogs and cats who suffer from a lifetime of respiratory issues and other chronic ailments.  PETA opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview, and focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in laboratories, the food industry, the clothing trade, and the entertainment business.  Website: www.peta.org

This podcast is packed with information you don’t want to miss! In this special evening edition of the One Life Radio Podcast, host, Bernadette Fiaschetti welcomes back Emma Suttie to dive into her article, “Bacopa: The 3,000 Year-Old-Herb Sharpening Modern Minds.” Emma is an acupuncture physician and founder of Chinese Medicine Living – a website dedicated to sharing how to use traditional wisdom to live a healthy lifestyle in the modern world. She is passionate about her work and loves to share her knowledge of this wonderful medicine to empower people to live healthier, happier lives. She has written for multiple publications over the past decade and is now a health reporter for The Epoch Times covering Eastern medicine, nutrition, trauma, and lifestyle medicine.  Bacopa, known in Ayurvedic medicine as a natural nootropic—a substance that enhances cognitive function—Bacopa is traditionally used to improve memory, sharpen focus, and protect the aging brain. A 2024 published study in the Journal of Psychiatry and Cognitive Behaviour examined the effects of Bacopa on cognitive function and memory in 80 healthy adults. Participants received either 300 milligrams (mg) of Bacopa (containing 90 mg of bacosides, the plant’s primary active compounds) or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The group taking Bacopa showed significant improvements across multiple measures: verbal short-term, spatial short-term, visuospatial working, episodic, and working memory. Cognitive functions, including concentration, reasoning, alertness, and mental flexibility, also improved. Other benefits reported included improved anxiety and sleep quality, reduced cortisol levels, and increased brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor is a critical protein that the brain needs to promote the growth, survival, and maintenance of neurons. It is also vital for the brain’s plasticity—strengthening connections between neurons—essential for learning, memory and cognitive function. The study authors also noted that concentration improved significantly within three hours of a single dose of Bacopa. Clinical herbalist Geo Derick Giordano, who has worked extensively with Bacopa, calls it “the number one herb in India for the brain, cognition, and memory.” In traditional Ayurvedic practice, it’s given to children to enhance learning and to older adults experiencing cognitive decline. Scientific studies are also validating Bacopa’s neuroprotective effects. According to the authors of a 2024 systematic review investigating Bacopa’s neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing actions, Bacopa can repair damaged neurons, restore synaptic function, improve nerve transmission, and improve neuroprotection. It also has antioxidant and anti-apoptotic actions, meaning that it inhibits apoptosis (programmed cell death) and promotes cell survival. The team found that in the 22 clinical trials included in the review, Bacopa reduced oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory biomarker levels, both hallmarks of neurodegenerative diseases. Bacopa monnieri proved effective in optimizing cognitive performance, specifically by improving memory retention, learning capacity, and attention span. The research highlights its ability to stabilize emotional and psychiatric well-being, showing marked improvements in symptoms of depression, impulsivity, and anhedonia (the inability to experience pleasure). Additionally, participants experienced improved sleep routines and reductions in both hyperactivity and attention deficits, suggesting that Bacopa may serve as a comprehensive tool for managing complex psychological and developmental challenges. A 2021 study examined the effect of Bacopa on depression, anxiety, and stress among people between the ages of 12 and 60 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants took two 500-mg Bacopa capsules after breakfast and dinner daily for 30 days. The researchers found that the participants had a significant decrease in depression, anxiety, and stress scores after using Bacopa for one month, highlighting its effectiveness in psychological health. Here are more episodes with Emma Suttie: Emma Suttie - Do the New Breast Screening Guidelines Protect Women? #2078 FURRY FRIDAY Joni Kamlet - Medicinal Mushrooms for Pets, Emma Suttie - Is Longevity Genetic?  #2036 WELLNESS WEDNESDAY Dr. Jonny Bowden - Insulin Resistance, Emma Suttie - Neurological Healing for Trauma #1965 Thank you to our sponsors! Enviromedica – Rewild your gut with spore-based probiotics and wild-harvested prebiotics designed to support a healthy and diverse microbiome. Children\'s Health Defense - Listen every month as we cover the top stories from the CHD‘s Defender Newsletter Thorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!

“The conversation around baby sleep has become so polarized - ‘sleep train or don’t,’ ‘cry-it-out or co-sleep.’ But the truth is, when you understand the science of sleep and developmental psychology, you realize it’s not about sides. It’s about helping babies and parents find the right balance of independence and support so everyone can sleep well.” - Chrissy Lawler MEET CHRISSY LAWLER, MS, LMFT Chrissy Lawler is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. She has dedicated her graduate education to researching attachment, and her post-graduate education to understanding the science of sleep as well as uncovering what it takes for women to thrive (and not just survive) in motherhood and marriage. Chrissy fundamentally believes that we should feel empowered and fulfilled in motherhood, and knows that better information and better tools are a critical piece of that puzzle. As the founder of The Peaceful Sleeper, she has guided more than 400,000 families worldwide to better rest and stronger mental health through her evidence-based, research-backed approach to infant sleep. Featured on Good Morning America, Newsweek, and Better Homes and Gardens, Chrissy has worked with corporations, executives, professional athletes and celebrities. A mom of four, she combines clinical expertise with real-life parenting experience, offering parents practical, compassionate tools that deliver proven results in helping babies (and their families) sleep soundly. “The Peaceful Sleeper: An Intuitive Approach to Baby Sleep” is a straight forward, loving, science-based approach to teach your baby how to get a good night’s sleep. Chrissy’s Website is: thepeacefulsleeper.com Threads: https://www.threads.com/@the.peaceful.sleeper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.peaceful.sleeper/ Tik Tok: @the.peaceful.sleeper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095682690239 You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the.peaceful.sleeper

Are you ready for anything? Are you a prepper? Listen in, as Stephanie Toups, @thebugoutbabe shares her expertise and practical advice as a longtime prepper starting from early childhood. Stephanie is a consumer advocate professional particularly focused on safety in food and personal care products. She became fascinated with the industry when she was diagnosed with thyroid autoimmune disorder while pregnant with her second child. An avid ”prepper” she is excited and energized to share the skills she’s learned over the years creating a stress-free but well prepared home. Stephanie holds both an undergraduate and Master’s degree from Texas A&M University. She is a Certified Public Accountant and has worked extensively in the energy/electricity space. You can find Stephanie on Instagram @thebugoutbabe

Listen in as Danielle Pashko and Bernadette Fiaschetti discuss springing forward with renewed energy, quantum physics, ayuervedic medicine, the emotional roots of chronic disease, and the future of energy-based healing. Danielle Pashko is a Functional Nutritionist, Certified Health Coach, author, and the visionary behind Soulhakker™, a cutting-edge wellness platform that merges ancient energetic practices with modern science to catalyze healing from the inside out. With more than two decades at the forefront of New York City’s elite wellness scene, Pashko has collaborated with leading physicians, developed custom supplement lines, and helped thousands transform their health through detoxification, nutrition, and mind-body integration. Her training spans functional medicine, yoga, massage therapy, somatic healing, and internal martial arts. But her true authority comes from what she’s lived through. After losing her mother to cancer at 13, Pashko became fiercely committed to health—by the time she was 16, she was living alone in Manhattan, working multiple jobs while pursuing a vision of invincibility through wellness. By her early 30s, she had become a trusted expert in the field, but her own cancer diagnosis, followed by chronic Lyme and post-COVID complications, shattered her illusion of control. Despite doing everything “right,” she got sick. That reckoning became her awakening. What healed her wasn’t more optimization, it was nervous system regulation, unprocessed grief, and ancient practices like Qigong and Tai Chi. Pashko now teaches what she had to learn the hard way: true healing is not about perfecting your health, it’s about reconnecting with yourself. Through Soulhakker™, Pashko offers an integrative model of healing that combines clinical precision with trauma-informed emotional work and energetics. She’s redefining what resilience looks like for a new generation of men and women—those who are ready to stop pushing through and start healing for real. Pashko is the author of, “Smile at Your Challenges” and “Weight Loss Mistakes Even Healthy Chicks Make.” Her work has been featured in FOX & Friends, USA Today, CBS, ABC, NY1, Reader’s Digest, PIX11, and The New York Post. She has held positions at prestigious institutions including The Sports Club/LA, Equinox, Exhale Spa, and The Peninsula Spa, and has worked in clinical practice with renowned longevity expert Oz Garcia. Today, Pashko is a sought-after voice on holistic health, the emotional roots of chronic illness, and the future of energy-based healing.

The U.S. must address the ‘massive epidemic of vaccine injury’ according to scientists, doctors, lawyers and medical freedom activists who convened in Washington, D.C., on March 09, 2026. Listen in as Mary Holland and Bernadette Fiaschetti discuss this and so much more covering this week’s ‘Most Read News and Views’ from The Defender Newsletter published by Children’s Health Defense. Mary Holland serves as Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Health Defense. She left the faculty of the New York University School of Law where she served for 17 years, most recently directing its Graduate Lawyering Program.  Mary received her Master of Arts and Juris Doctor Degrees from Columbia University, and her undergraduate degree from Harvard. She has worked in international, public, and private law. Mary is the co-author of “Vaccine Epidemic” and “The HPV Vaccine on Trial: Seeking Justice for a Generation Betrayed.”  Learn more about Mary and the Children’s Health Defense at children’s health defense.org And, watch VAXXED 3: Authorized to Kill on CHD!

Listen in as Bernadette and Brian meet again, this time to discuss Brian’s book, “Spouse Hunting: Using the Rules of Real Estate to Find the Love of Your Life.” Holy Crap! This book actually works! Brian was single for a long time. Long enough to get tired of dating beautiful women, taking exotic vacations, and partying with other single, rich powerful, good-looking guys. One day it occured to him: What if there was a way to apply what I am really good at (real estate) to what—so far—I pretty much sucked at (finding true love)? Turns out, yep. Just about everyrule I advise my clients to follow in order to buy or sell a home applies to finding true love. Brian Belefant started his career as an advertising copywriter, writing hundreds of commercials for major brands, from Nissan to Pepsi. His short stories appear in American Writers Review, Magpie Messenger, Story Unlikely, Libretto, and Half and One. He has written two novels and a how-to book, Spouse Hunting: Using the Rules of Real Estate to Find the Love of Your Life (spoiler alert: it works!). He is also an award-winning fine art photographer, a father, and the best friend of a goofball dog who loves everybody except Santa Claus.  You can find Brian Belefant at https://belefant.com/ Instagram @oldcarsofportland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belefant Twitter/X: https://x.com/BrianBelefant

Monica Nassif didn’t just build a brand—she bottled a legacy. I Bottled My Mother is the gritty, hilarious, heartfelt origin story behind Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, the cult-favorite cleaning line inspired by Monica’s real-life mom, Thelma Meyer: a whip-smart, no-nonsense Midwesterner who raised nine children with little more than elbow grease, common sense, and a garden full of vegetables.Part startup manual, part memoir, this is the candid story of how one woman turned domestic skills into corporate strategy, and a small soap company into a household name. From a chaotic Iowa childhood to a career in brand building and product development, Monica brings us inside the messy business of entrepreneurship—one that began on her kitchen floor and grew into a national retail presence with shelves in Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, and beyond. Told in short, sharp chapters with warmth and wit, this is a story about startups, motherhood, and the power of building something honest, authentic and good. For anyone who’s ever asked: “How do I make my way in the world using what I already have?”—this book is your bottle of encouragement. Meet Mrs. Meyers: the 93-year-old woman who gave birth to nine children in ten years. Monica Nassif is a founder, entrepreneur, brand builder, and motivational speaker known for pioneering success in the consumer household cleaning product market through her ventures including Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day. Fearless with a can-do, hands-on approach to running a business, Nassif launched four startups. Two succeeded and two flopped. Her most successful venture, the Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day brand, completely revolutionized the $30 billion U.S. consumer market of household cleaning products. She created aromatherapeutic and earth-friendly products with a consistent fragrance and performance across all types of household cleaners—counter-top spray, dish soap, hand soap, laundry detergent and more. Nassif built two brands in this new premium category: Caldrea and Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day. She didn’t just build the Mrs. Meyer’s brand from scratch—Nassif bottled a legacy—her mother. The cult-like favorite cleaning line was inspired by Nassif’s real-life mom, Thelma Meyer: a whip-smart, no-nonsense Midwesterner who raised nine children with little more than elbow grease, commonsense and a garden full of vegetables. Nassif believes in the power of building authentic and authoritative brands to stand the test of time. She sold her company to SC Johnson in 2008, and the Mrs. Meyer’s brand continues to thrive in the marketplace. To this day, Nassif inspires entrepreneurs and founders with her success story of hard work, perseverance and marketing savvy. She launched her career with Target Corporation in marketing communications as a speechwriter, editor and publicist. She continued her career by launching a marketing communications agency in Minneapolis called Kilter Incorporated. The agency served consumer product brands and retail companies, such as Target. During that time, she honed her talent for building beloved brands.

Claudette Fette, Ph. D., is an occupational therapist focused on supporting youth, families, and people living with mental illness. She teaches about mental health at Texas Woman’s University School of Occupational Therapy and continues to be active supporting mental health initiatives at local, state and national levels. She has written about mental health for professional journals and contributed to books on the subject. She currently serves on advisories for the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center and the Advancing School Mental Health conference. No Saints Here presents Claudette Fette and her son Aaron’s experiences as a cautionary tale while offering better alternatives based on Claudette’s years as a scholar and therapist. They share their hard lessons to encourage us to reject ignorance and accelerate the development of a smarter, healthier culture for generations to follow. Aaron Fette lived with mental illness all his life. At age 15, he envisioned himself as a modern-day Jack Kerouac, living an adventure on the road that he would chronicle in his writing. Instead, after numerous ineffective interventions, he found himself fleeing from paranoid delusions that drove him from city to city. As a victim of abuse, a drug addict and alcoholic, and as a survivor of the US justice system, Aaron’s story offers a unique perspective on some of the thorniest issues in our society today. He died of an opioid overdose in a homeless encampment under Interstate 35 in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 2, 2017.  His mother, Claudette, now an occupational therapist and college professor, weaves her son’s story into an examination of the critical crossroads in education, mental health and the judicial system — and offers families in crisis a guide for navigating the often-arcane services.  Find Dr. Claudette Fette: Facebook: @claudettefette Instagram: @claudette.fette Bluesky: @claudettefette.bsky.social

Are you passive-aggressive when you argue? Do you slam cabinet doors instead of communicating? Is arguing a positive thing? Do you know what the Gottman Theory bird test is? Today on the One Life Radio Podcast Dr. DeWone Bennett and Bernadette Fiaschetti discuss six ways to navigate an argument better, and so much more! Dr. Bennett has over eighteen years of extensive training and experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.  He holds two master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.  Dr. DeWone is a Licensed Professional Counselor and author of the book series “The Playbook Series.” He also lights up the stage as a keynote speaker and corporate mental health and wellness trainer. Dr. Bennett has a diverse range of training and certifications as a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT) EMDR and Gottman method as a couple\'s therapist. As well as a National Certified Counselor and Counseling Supervisor and a corporate EAP counselor and trainer.  Over the past 15 years he has focused his interest in personal development, on those struggling with emotional trauma, relationship issues, resiliency, and work-life balance. As the owner of a group private practice in the North Dallas area, Dr. Bennett continues to provide life-altering behavioral health services and consultations.  You can find and learn more about Dr. DeWone Bennett on dbennettcounseling.com. Here are more episodes with DeWone Bennett: “Things I’m Seeing In My Practice” ‘Work Anxiety’ - Ep. 3111 Can Valentine’s Day Expectations Harm Your Relationship? ep. 3081 The Best and Worst Ways to Break Up #2093 The Psychology of Tattoos #2073 Managing Stress #2049 What are we Swiping For? #3070 The Bird Test Theory, You Tube, Dr. John Gottman

Bernadette Fiaschetti and Hollywood therapist Dr. Nicki J. Monti (seen on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Millionaire Matchmaker and more) take a deep dive into love and wearing your heart on your sleeve...which leads to conversation about vulnerability. Listen to hear Dr. Nicki explain how to express vulnerability in the world, for yourself and with others. “We can\'t change history, but we can change our relationship to history. All healing involves a change of perspective. I’ve done that. Now the story I tell is through my true, confident, authentic voice. Amazingly enough, it turns out it’s never too late to be all in for love. When we have a willingness to honestly reveal ourselves – to reclaim the vulnerable, precious version of self that got left behind amidst the chaos of surviving, life promises to take us in surprising directions. Living a vulnerable, emotionally honest life is a far more stunning, exhilarating, validating, experience than I ever expected.” Dr. Nicki J. Monti is a private practice psychotherapist and world-renown teacher, group leader, speaker, television and radio personality, and author of several books, including Stuck In the Story No More: Breaking down the Defenses that Define You and Bind You and Our Love Matters: Find It, Fix it, or Let it Go. She has long been internationally recognized both privately and on reality TV as therapist to the stars. Dr. Nicki’s main interest is identifying and learning how to dance with the patterns that guide our lives. She’s known as a straight-shooting teacher who truly believes that change is a matter of choice. Her newly released book, The Divine Traumedy of Nicki Joy: A True Grime Tale, is described as a gritty, witty, provocative, dark, sex-drugs-rock-the-boat cautionary tale about how it’s never too late to learn how to love and live. Website: https://stucknomore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnickimonti/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drnickijmonti X: https://x.com/DrNicki

Selena Rezvani and Bernadette Fiaschetti chat about how to push back against the hustle culture, emotional intelligence or EQ, and the superpower of letting others shine! Selena Rezvani is an internationally known leadership speaker and author, TEDx-er, and an award-winning journalist. Forbes recently named her the premier expert on advocating for yourself at work. She trains some of the brightest minds on leadership development at places like The WorldBank, Microsoft, Under Armour, Pfizer, and Nestlé – helping emerging leaders enhance their presence, self-confidence, and build trust. Selena’s advice has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Oprah.com, Today, The LA Times, and ABC and NBC television. Selena’s latest book, Quick Leadeership, a Wall Street Journal bestseller, is the culmination of a viral newsletter she started on LinkedIn, where she shares bite-sized tips on boosting confidence. Selena creates daily video content on leadership that reaches a wide audience across social media. Having amassed a following of over 500k followers across platforms, she was honored as a Fast Company Top Content Creator. In addition to coaching and consulting emerging leaders, Selena offers workshops to teams and conferences including her sought-after “How to be a Fierce Self-Advocate” and “Quick Confidence: Own Your Power” workshops. Today, she writes a column for MSNBC’s Know Your Value on the most pressing leadership and career issues. Selena has MSW and BS degrees from NYU and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. To learn more about Selena and to book her for your next event, visit SelenaRezvani.com.   Connect with Selena Rezvani: Official site: www.selenarezvani.com TikTok @selenarezvani (285,200 Followers) Instagram @selenarezvani (169,000 Followers) Twitter @selenarezvani (8,400 Followers) Facebook @SelenaRezvaniOfficial (4,500 Followers) YouTube @NextGenWomen (850 Followers) LinkedIn (68,243 Followers)

What? Wait a minute…did you say “Autistic Barbie?” Tune-in as Mary Holland discusses this very controversial, and thought provoking new doll by Mattel. And, did you know there is a connection to Type 1 Diabetes and Dtap vaccinations. Listen to hear Mary Holland, CEO of Children’s Health Defense, Bernadette Fiaschetti and special guest Kim Limberg, as they discuss this weeks ‘Most Read News and Views’ from The Defender Newsletter published by Children’s Health Defense. As well as top stories from ‘The People’s Study’ on CHD.TV. Mary Holland serves as Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Health Defense. She left the faculty of the New York University School of Law where she served for 17 years, most recently directing its Graduate Lawyering Program.  Mary received her Master of Arts and Juris Doctor Degrees from Columbia University, and her undergraduate degree from Harvard. She has worked in international, public, and private law. Mary is the co-author of “Vaccine Epidemic” and “The HPV Vaccine on Trial: Seeking Justice for a Generation Betrayed.”  Learn more about Mary and the Children’s Health Defense at children’s health defense.org   And, watch VAXXED 3: Authorized to Kill on CHD! The People’s Study, Type 1 Diabetes Following the Dtap Vaccination:

Dr. Holly Wyatt is a leading authority in weight loss and long-term weight management, with over 25 years of experience helping people not only achieve significant weight loss but also maintain it for life and improve their overall well-being by focusing on sustainablel ifestyle changes rather than quick fixes. Best known as the medical doctor on the hit TV show Extreme Weight Loss, Dr. Wyatt has guided countless individuals through dramatic transformations, using her expertise in metabolism, nutrition, and behavior change. Dr. Wyatt has conducted extensive research following more than 10,000 participants in the National Weight Control Registry, studying the factors that contribute to lasting weight loss success. Coauthor of the bestselling book State of Slim, which is also a transformative weight loss program focused on long-term strategies for sustainable weight loss and lifestyle change, she specializes in creating sustainable, science-based strategies that empower people to reset their metabolism, manage their appetite, and develop healthy, lasting habits. Find Dr. Holly Wyatt at her website: https://www.weightwisdom.com/about

LETAO Wang, acclaimed author of COVR award winner Oracle of the Mythic Heroes, and CARTA award winner Oracle of the Celestial Deities, Lateo Wang is a professional astrologist, tarot specialist, and the founder and spiritual counselor of the Healing Kingdom. He has been providing astrology, tarot, and numerology readings for clients both in Hong Kong and overseas since 2015.  An excellent marketer and sensitive intuitive, Wang was named Spiritual Guide of the Year in 2020 by Hong Kong’s Liv Magazine and was given the Hong Kong Influencers Award in 2019 and 2020 by Hong Kong Living Magazine.  Letao is also a member of the Hong Kong Society of Counseling and Psychology as well as a member of the Australian Counseling Association.   In addition to his services, he shares his insights through the New York Post as a regular contributor. A sought-after expert in his field, Wang has also appeared as a guest astrologist on BBC, Fox News, and various television channels and live shows.  His own education includes a master’s in counseling, a master’s in translating and interpreting Chinese and English, an advanced diploma in applied astrology, and a bachelor’s in English.  Find Latao Wang at his website: TheHealingKingdom.com