HOMOlicious Living

www.homoliciousliving.com  Hello Pod listeners!  Welcome to Episode #25.  In this episode we will talk about how to be happy and have fun. Delicious Dish: Today's Delicious Dish is about the chemicals in our brain that make us feel happy. People typically think that circumstances, possessions, or relationships make them happy, but actually, happiness is mostly a chemical experience.  The brain generates four main chemicals to create the sensations and emotions that we associate with happiness.  This is great news because if things in our lives aren't going the way we'd like; we can increase the release of these brain chemicals to improve our mood.    Endorphins are the opioid neuropeptides produced by the central nervous system to help us deal with physical pain.  They can make us feel light headed or giddy, which can feel great.  A great way to increase endorphins is to exercise, either with aerobic or anaerobic exercise.  Some studies have shown that in as

  www.homoliciousliving.com  Hello Pod listeners!  Welcome to Episode #24.  In this episode we will talk about vulnerability. Delicious Dish: Today's Delicious Dish is about 9 Ways Trusting Your Gut Can Change Your Life   1. Prevent injuries. Most of us have aches and pains from time to time. In order to help prevent injuries it's important to stay tuned in to the physical self.  Tip: If it hurts or doesn't feel right, stop.   2. Tuning in and acknowledging the positive moments that pop up throughout the day will help you give and attract more positive energy. Tip: Take a moment to bask in your victories, whether it's special time with your child, a big break at work or a delicious dinner with a loved one, being aware and grateful will help you circulate the flow of positive energy. 3. Help your heart. Take a moment to educate yourself about the warning signals of a heart attack. It just might save your life. 4. Trust your instincts. Tip: When faced with decisions, grab a p

www.homoliciousliving.com  Hello Pod listeners!  Welcome to Episode #23.  In this episode Cortney will share her story, her upbringing, impactful moments, changes and struggles, proud moments and the future. Delicious Dish: Today's Delicious Dish is about how to "Fight the Right Way." You've met someone, entered into a relationship and love everything about that person.  There will be a time when you don't completely see eye to eye, whether it's about money, religion, politics, or whose turn it is to do the dishes, and then you'll have your first argument.  Having different points of view doesn't mean you're not with the right person, and remember that the secret to a great relationship is in diversity.  Conflict between two people who love each other can contribute to the grown and transformation of each person, and for your relationship.  View these instances as an opportunity to get to know each other on a deeper level, which could lead to a experiencing a deeper love for

www.homoliciousliving.com  Hello Pod listeners!  Welcome to Episode #22.  In this episode Cathy will share her story, meaningful events in her life and how they made her the person she is today.   Delicious Dish: Today's Delicious Dish is about how to balance your PH naturally. Our pH balance is extremely important.  Most people are too acidic, & getting you back to a more alkaline state is a major piece of the healing puzzle. pH stands for power of hydrogen, which is a measurement of the hydrogen ion concentration in the body.  The total pH scale ranges from 1 to 14, with 7 considered to be neutral. A pH less than 7 is said to be acidic and solutions with a pH greater than 7 are basic or alkaline.  Our ideal pH is slightly alkaline - 7.30 to 7.45.  You can test your pH levels regularly by using a piece of litmus paper in your saliva or urine first thing in the morning before eating or drinking anything. By including pH balance in your health and healing

www.homoliciousliving.com  Hello Pod listeners! Welcome to Episode #21. In this episode we will talk about sexual fantasies people have and what they mean. Delicious Dish: Today's Delicious Dish is about Everything Hormones. 7 types of Hormone Issues that can lead to Mood, Fatigue and Weight Gain 1. Cortisol: Your body's main stress hormone.  Adrenal fatigue happens when there's an imbalance in this cortisol rhythm: Cortisol is high when it should be low, low when it should be high, or always high or always low. What You Might Experience if it is out of balance: You're slow to start in the morning Cravings for salty or sugary foods Low sex drive You're fatigued in the afternoon but get a "second wind" in the evening Can't stay asleep Dizziness when standing up quickly Afternoon headaches Blood sugar issues Chronic inflammation Nails are weak Often moody Difficulty losing weight 2. Thyroid: Every cell of your body needs thyroid hormones to function healthy. What You Might Experience if you are out

www.homoliciousliving.com Hello Pod listeners!  Welcome to Episode #21.  In this episode we will talk about how to deal with life’s challenges and how to come out a better person.   Delicious Dish: Today's Delicious Dish is about making “Time for RAIN.” This was inspired by my daily journal, "Time for Me" by Ruth Fishel.  RAIN is an acronym, which is an abbreviation formed from the first letters of a phrase.  When we follow these 4 steps we can change our negative habits which create suffering, and replace with new and positive habits which bring us happiness.  RAIN helps us understand our unconscious patterns.  So when you are feeling uncomfortable in any way, practice RAIN. R - Recognize what is happening.  See your thoughts, emotions, feeling, and sensations.  Recognize what is happening inside of you right now. A - Accept it.  Accept whatever is happening in this moment.  Don't push it away by shutting down or looking for someth

www.homoliciousliving.com Hello Pod listeners!  Welcome to Episode #19.  In this episode we will talk about first dates.  Meeting someone new can be very exciting, so we want to help you get the most out of your time together and getting to know each other.  Delicious Dish: Today's Delicious Dish is about all natural ways to improve your memory. 1. Move every day! Every time you perform a mental or a physical task, the massive neural network in your brain is stimulated. Science tells us that physical activity improves cognition and memory by stimulating the growth of neurons and their synapses to continue to function well. Find ways to move your body. You're best off if you find activities that often vary in their movements and function, but of course, it’s most important that you enjoy yourself so you go back for more. 2. Play and Laugh Try to spend some extra time focusing on your friendships, having fun, feeling good, and making play part of your daily routine. We know that

www.homoliciousliving.com  Hello Pod listeners!  Welcome to Episode #18.  In this episode we will talk about the fine art of being a great person, friend and lover.  All of the information in this episode can be found in our show notes at homoliciousliving.com/podcast. Delicious Dish: Today's Delicious Dish is about the top tips for heating up your sex life in a long term relationship. 1.  Love your body You can’t take pleasure in your partner’s body if you don’t first take pleasure in your own. Yes, we all have body issues — things we wish we could change. But those things should not affect our sexuality, which has nothing to do with the way we look. Just as eating a healthy food makes us feel stronger and more energetic, feeding our minds with positive thoughts about our bodies makes us feel stronger and more confident. Don’t lose your sense of self in physical insecurities. Instead, make it your goal to cultivate a harmonious, mutually beneficial

www.homoliciousliving.com   Hello Pod listeners!  Welcome to Episode #17.  In this episode we will ask each other various “Would You Rather ….” questions, which require you to choose between two equal options to pick either this or that.  We were inspired by The Joy Junkie show and their segment. Delicious Dish: Today's Delicious Dish is about health tips for staying active, healthy & pain free. 1. Don't let pain get you down - Face it when you have a tough workout you will be sore.  Try this trick to speed up muscle recovery; tart cherry juice!  This drink reduces inflammation, & when drank before bed it raises melatonin levels that support sleep. 2. Support muscle growth - stronger you are the easier it is to keep going.  Add high quality protein as a post snack.  Nuts, seeds or salmon are perfect to repair damaged tissue from pushing it. 3. Don't eat more than you can burn - just because you are exercising hard doesn't mean eat more. 

www.homoliciousliving.com Hello Pod listeners!  Welcome to Episode #16.  In this episode we will discuss what the next steps are in your committed and loving relationship.  We will explore some traditional and not so traditional stages of a relationship. Delicious Dish: Today's Delicious Dish is about Energetic Stress Styles:  What they are and how they can affect your love life. Understanding your partner's Energetic style is key to long-term happiness.  Your primary style automatically kicks in when you are upset.   4 Styles are Visual, Kinesthetic, Digital, or Tonal If you or your partner have different styles, then when you are in energy stress mode your partner probably doesn't understand at all and vice versa.  You've temporarily lost all connection.  You were born with this style so it's better to try to understand it than fight it.  It's all about getting to know your style and your partners.  Ask yourself these questions to determine your style:

www.homoliciousliving.com  Hello Pod listeners!  Welcome to Episode #15.  In this episode we will talk all about meditation; what it is, why we should do it, some of the types and how to get started. Delicious Dish: Today’s Delicious Dish is about the five principles for manifesting your desires. 1. Clear space Before you begin to manifest process you must take the necessary time to release all your disbelief in your power to be happy.  Ask for a release.  Begin a daily prayer, affirmation, or journal to the universe to set you free from all the limiting beliefs that block you from your greatness.  Stay open to signs and show up for the assignments that are brought to you. Your job is to ask for guidance then allow help to guide you.  Trust the journey!  2. Get clear Clarity is king when it comes to manifesting your desires.  Focus on what you desire, then make a list of all that goes along with it.  This list helps you clarify your&nb

www.homoliciousliving.com  Hello Pod listeners!  Welcome to Episode #14.  In this episode we will help you find your passion and discuss how you can start towards living your most purpose filled life.  Delicious Dish: Today's Delicious Dish is about 5 spices that will boost and improve your digestion. Here are the 5 spices: Nutmeg - a high mineral spice, containing magnesium which is found to help relaxation & sleep, potassium & zinc which helps protect again colds and flu.   Ginger - one of the best digestive aids, helps nausea, & vomiting.  Anti-inflammatory with properties that relieve joint pain & inflammation. Turmeric - Combats illness's, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, & antiviral.  The active ingredient in Tumeric is Curcumin that has excellent antioxidant & anti-inflammatory benefits. Star Anise - antifungal & anti-candida properities.   Candida is a yeast that naturally occurs in your  gut but can get out of balance with o

www.homoliciousliving.com Hello Pod listeners!  Welcome to Episode #13.  In this episode we will talk about raising children with an ex.  When a relationship ends and there are children involved, we need to be respectful, open and honest because that’s going to be the best for the children. Delicious Dish: Today's Delicious Dish is the Sugar Challenge update!  Congratulations on 4 weeks of no sugar!! Benefits of giving up the sugar not feeling guilty = motivation to eat healthy willpower is stronger no food coma's food tastes better reduced anxiety save money weight loss no energy drops & not wanting to be lazy get to be the sober one ;-) learn the power of a single serving discover new things to satisfy your sweet tooth Now where do we go from here? Suggestions: Keep white sugar out of your diet   Cheat days The end and a new beginning: So your relationship has ended, and you need to talk to the kids about it.  Remember that they didn’t choose the break up, bu

www.homoliciousliving.com Hello Pod listeners!  Welcome to Episode #12.  In this episode we will discuss how to get more organized in all aspects of your life.  Remember, organization leads to success!! Delicious Dish: Today's Delicious Dish is all about skin care and the tips everyone should master. Take your makeup off every single night ~ the number 1 thing you can do for your skin is wash your make up off before you go to bed.  Massage your face to de-puff - decrease tension, increase circulation, stimulate muscles, firm tissue, get lymph flowing Don't squeeze a pimple! - seriously just stop Keep your hands off your face​ Eat for your skin eat greens, fruit, healthy fats, fermented foods, spices don't eat processed sugar, high glycemic foods, non-organic dairy, fried foods, caffeine Harness the power of your refrigerator~ combat inflammation my putting your face/ eye cream in fridge Ice cubes are great news for pimples When in doubt, raid your pantry~ coconut oil, oatmeal, sugar

www.homoliciousliving.com Hello Pod listeners!  Welcome to Episode #11.  In this episode we will talk all about sex. We will discuss casual sex, friends with benefits, new relationships, & long-term relationships.  Deepening your bond before having sex, sex toys, cheating & question and answer with a sex expert. Delicious Dish: Today's Delicious Dish is to tell you the five things that happen when you drink coffee every day! You will increase your metabolism - the caffeine from the coffee will naturally boost your every levels, revving up your metabolism so you can kick start your day! Drinking coffee will make your brain healthier - lower your risk of Parkinson’s disease & Alzheimer’s disease.  Decreases Adenosine which decreases the firing of neurons & increases dopamine, serotonin, & norepinephrine.  Additionally, studies show coffee increases cognitive performance, mood, reaction time, memory, & alertness. It will make you happier - contains a

Hello Pod listeners!  Welcome to Episode #10.  In this episode we will explore where and how to meet a lesbian. Delicious Dish: Today's Delicious Dish is 10 foods that can help you attract new love & heal a broken heart.  Sprouts & sprout juices ~ rich in potassium that works to heal your heart, giving you the extra boost of this essential nutrient will help your body run smoothly & efficiently. Leafy Greens ~ Rich in magnesium & chlorophyll.  These nutrients will help you reduce blood pressure, physical stress, muscle spasms, anxiety & depression. Fresh Fruit ~ Rich in potassium, but don’t cook them it will change the nutritional value. Fresh Vegetable s~ raw vegetables are clean fuel for your body.  Gives your heart & body an energetic boost. Raw Cacao ~ known as “heart blood,” it keeps the coronary artery clear & regulates cardiovascular activity.  Ancient myths states that eating raw cacao will work to dissolve conflict

www.homoliciousliving.com In this episode, we will discuss how to understand and respect your partner.  We will use the guides of the “Five Love Languages,” & the “Four Tendencies” to help better understand your partner. Delicious Dish: How to stay on your diet during the holidays: Don’t go to parties hungry Bring a dish you can eat Drink lots of water ~makes you feel full, one glass of water for every drink Make a plan before you go to the party ~how much will you drink, will you have dessert? Pass on the snacks before your meal Stay on your exercise plan Always exercise on heavy eating days Drink or Dessert pick one Follow the “Rule of Thirds”~ always eat ⅓ less then you would normally eat Eat slowly, fill up on veggies, soup, and water The “Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman This system outlines 5 ways to express and experience love that Chapman calls our “love languages.”  He explained that people need to emotionally recei

www.homoliciousliving.com In this episode, we will talk about how to start the New Year right and make 2016 the Year of You! Delicious Dish: This week’s Delicious Dish is the “Sugar Challenge.”  Every year at the beginning of January I go through some kind of detox.  This year it will be no sugar for 28 days!  Sugar is addictive, inflammatory, causes disease, fat promoting effects, leading contributor to obesity, immune suppressor, causes tooth decay & so much more!  Did you know there are over 50 different names of sugar?    So read your food labels!  Discover what it feels like to taste food again! I would like to walk you through in hopes you will join Cathy, my daughter and I in this challenge. No sugar means: Nothing with 6 or more grams of sugar No added refined sugars~ white, corn syrup, brown sugar, powdered sugar Nothing white ~sugar, flour, pasta, rice No artificial sweeteners ~truvia, Splenda, NutraSweet Limit natural sugars like agave, hone

www.homoliciousliving.com In this episode, we will talk about how fear holds us back from pursuing our dreams and desires.  We will dig into ways to overcome fear, so that you can achieve your goals. Delicious Dish: Today's Delicious Dish is about how to get a good night’s sleep. Sleep tips Time your exercise right - Morning & afternoon is best. Cut down on caffeine. Small meals at night or early dinner and light bedtime snack. Avoid alcohol before bed - it interrupts sleep cycle. Avoid drinking too many liquids in the evening - frequent bathroom breaks. Try to go to sleep & get up at the same time every day - sets your body’s internal clock & optimizes the quality of your sleep. Avoid sleeping in even on weekends or nights you’ve stayed up late - upsets your internal clock. The more you weekday/weekend sleep schedule differs the more you struggle with sleep. Choose a nap instead of sleeping in - limit to 15-20 mins & if you struggle with insomnia or falling asleep

www.homoliciousliving.com In this episode, we will talk about a famous quiz circulating the internet, based on a psychological study that explores whether asking someone a series of questions can help them fall in love.  Hear tips on how to “Kiss like a pro” & We will also share “our love story.” Delicious Dish: All about how to bake and still be healthy.  You can use any recipe you like, but with make them with these substitutions. Tips for baking healthy: Use wholesome ingredients 70% or higher dark chocolate pure vanilla essential oils for flavor pumpkin out of a can whole coconut milk instead of milk dates, bananas, apple sauce, coconut sugar, or grade B pure maple syrup, local honey or agave for sweetener. Gluten free or almond meal flour. Grass feed butter or coconut oil add fruits & veggies like berries, apples, pumpkins, bananas, spinach, zucchini, carrots reduce portion size 36 Questions to ask:  So in this questionnaire, there are 36 questions, divide