Month: July 2010

Radio Show Marks 3-Year Anniversary

I’m now celebrating three years as a radio host.
First, my Gab with the Gurus Radio Show is now celebrating two years of serving you, thanks to Blog Talk Radio. (I just realized this while sending information to a reporter, who’s writing an article about the show.)
Last Saturday marked three years to the day (July 10, 2007) when I first began as a radio show host.
Originally, my show began as the “Stop Sugar Shock Radio Show.” My first guest was the inspiring, personable low-carb blogger Jimmy Moore.
Listen to my first show now.
Then, after one year of interviewing experts, in June 2008, I renamed it as the Gab with the Gurus Radio Show to more accurately reflect the fact that I interview experts and bestselling authors in a variety of fields — not just health and wellness.
For instance, on the Gab with the Gurus Radio Show — which you can subscribe to on iTunes — I chat with nationally acclaimed, motivating, articulate experts, authors and celebrities in the field of health, wellness, personal empowerment, Law of Attraction, weight loss, fitness, relationships, social networking, book writing and marketing, productivity, self-help, movies, etc.
As you already know (I hope), my show is now called the Gab with the Gurus Radio Show — you can reach there easily — just go to http://www.gabwiththegurus.com.
My guests have included Montel Williams, Suzanne Somers, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Marilu Henner, “FlyLady” Marla Cilley, Dr. Nancy Appleton, Dr. Pat Allen, Michael Port, Marci Shimoff, Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman, Jack LaLanne, Dr. Bernie Siegel, Dr. JJ Virgin, Arielle Ford, Dr. Diana Kirschner and many more fascinating guests.
You can listen live most Wednesdays at 2 pm Eastern or catch archived shows at any time. However, this summer, I’m hosting a number of other shows (on other days).
For instance, today, Thursday, at 2 pm, you’ll get the scoop on my Gab with the Gurus Radio Show on how you can delay aging when I interview Robert Kane Pappas, director of the new film, To Age Or Not To Age, and Dr. Leonard Guarente.
And next week, July 19 to July 23, I’m holding a Gratitude Week on Gab with the Gurus. Stay tuned for details.
Also, remember that my show is picked up on iTunes — just go here to download it — http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gab-gurus-with-connie-bennett/id290617732

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Connect on Facebook, Master Your Subconscious Mind & Name My Next Book

Motivating Morsels
This week’s Motivating Morsels will be quick, because I’m supposed to be on bed rest, according to my new neurologist.
4 Quick Things:
IN THIS ISSUE:
1) Post-Concussive Syndrome
2) Name My Next Book – The Follow-Up to Sugar Shock
http://tinyurl.com/NameMyBook-SugarShockFollow-Up
3) Master your Subconscious Mind with Debra Berndt & Bob Doyle of “The Secret”
4) Connect With me on Facebook & Follow me on Twitter
5) Are You Single? Learn about Love Mentoring with Dr. Diana Kirschner
Now here’s this week’s Motivating Morsels.
1) Post-Concussive Syndrome
Well, my suspicions were correct. My aching head was telling me something.
Learn more here: http://www.sugarshockblog.com/2010/07/postconcussive-syndrome-dr-says.html
2) Name My Next Book – The Follow-Up to Sugar Shock
http://tinyurl.com/NameMyBook-SugarShockFollow-Up
Have you shared your ideas yet on what to name my next book, the follow-up to Sugar Shock?
Please let me know what you recommend – http://tinyurl.com/NameMyBook-SugarShockFollow-Up
Power-of-your-subconscious-mind 3) Master your Subconscious Mind
My hypnotist friend Debra Berndt – whose healing downplay is helping my head a lot – is presenting an amazing 4-week program, beginning Tuesday night, with Bob Doyle of “The Secret” on how you can Master Your Subconscious Mind. Sign up now here: http://letloveinbook.com/MasteringSub.html
4) Connect With me on Facebook & Follow me on Twitter
Are we connected yet, thanks to social media? I invite you to take the next step.
My goal is to inspire, motivate, educate and nurture you using a variety of social media platforms.
First off, I invite you to become one of the Smart Habits Fans on Facebook. There you’ll be able to get links to interesting articles, Daily Smart Habits Tips, pointers to break free of your sugar addiction and other bad habits and much more.
Facebook-logo Just go here: http://www.facebook.com/smarthabitsfans
Once you connect, please make sure to post your thoughts, comments and insights.
Twitter_logo_header Also make sure to follow me on Twitter. Just go to http://www.twitter.com/smarthabitsgirl
(If you don’t have an account yet, just start one at http://www.twitter.com and then follow me. It’s that easy.)
I hope I inspire you!
Feel free to share interesting articles and ideas, too.
5) Are You Single? Learn about Love Mentoring with Dr. Diana Kirschner
If you’re single, you’ll definitely want to know about this exciting fr*ee program on Wed., July 14 at 9 pm Eastern (6 pm Western) with my friend, the acclaimed relationship expert Dr. Diana Kirschner, author of “Love in 90 Days.”
Diana — who has helped thousands of people find love — is doing a a wonderful fre*e teleseminar with another friend Cynthia Rowland, to tell you about the value of love mentoring to find love.
Study after study has shown that adults who are mentored are more successful in their careers and in school. Women, in particular, have greatly benefited from mentoring with reports of greater self-esteem and a heightened ability to break through the “glass ceiling.” And love is no different. Learn more here about this fr*ee program to educate you about love mentoring: http://tiny.cc/ks0su

“Post-Concussive Syndrome,” Dr. Says

Sure enough, my suspicions were correct.
I just came back from the neurologist, who gave me a verdict that explain my headaches, vertigo, sudden fatigue and minor concentration issues after my scary July 4 collision with a glass (that had no stickers on it.)
“Post-concussive syndrome,” he pronounced.
I’m now on doctor-ordered bed rest, drinking lots of liquids — and you’ll love this, “don’t spend a lot of time cooking.” (He didn’t mention no blogging!)
As for reading, he said, “Well, don’t read War and Peace.” (Pretty cool to get a doctor with a sense of humor!)
In other words, I’m on doctor’s orders to be a couch potato! And frankly, my aching and dizzy head thanks him!
Oh, and I’m so bummed, because for now, I have to hold off training for my 100-mile bike ride to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Don’t worry, you’ll still get compelling content on this blog, but I need to turn to fellow health experts. Please contribute your short, snappy, provocative posts.
And look for tweets from me. So please follow me on Twitter.
Just go to www.Twitter.com and start following the Smart Habits Girl
Gotta ice my head now and rest. But first I’ll skim this fascinating article.

Sugar Shock Blog Turns 5 Years Old

A month ago, Sugar Shock Blog turned five years old, but I forgot to announce it, because I was busy blogging about other things.
I also was in the middle of creating another new blog, my Write a Book Before You Die Blog
Anyhow, I hope you like the Sugar Shock Blog. See the first entry here on June 7, 2005.
FYI, at present, I’m seeking short, concise, compelling guest entries, because I’m on doctor’s orders to rest my head.
What would you like to contribute? I want to hear from you.
Please follow me on Twitter, where I’ll be posting shorter items and links to interesting articles, etc. — it’s easier to send tweets than write blog entries with a head that hurts.

Concussion?

I’m beginning to think I have a concussion after slamming head first into glass (that I didn’t realize was glass) on July 4th. (I described my scary incident here.)
What other way can you explain my horrific headaches (we’re talking BAD!), a need to ice my head every few hours (that really helps!) and a fuzziness in the back of my head? Oh, and some cognitive stuff.
Again, thanks for your many kind wishes.
Also, thanks for those of you who sent your ideas, insights, etc. Per the blood sugar control question, my blood sugar was well managed. (I learned my lesson back in 1998, when I kicked sugar so I had eaten a healthy snack a few minutes before bopping my head into the glass.)
The large window just had no sticker on it! I didn’t know it was glass! As one reader wrote, it was Glass Shock! (Not Sugar Shock!)
I’m off to get rest (head is begging for a pillow) or get medical help. And I’m going to pursue the MRI suggestion.
Thanks to this site for the cartoon.
Again, I have to remember — I am soo thankful that I’m alive!
For what are you grateful?
Have you had a frightening incident such as mine? What happened?

Thank You So Much for Your Kind Comments About My July 4th Accident

Yesterday, I shared to subscribers of my free Motivating Morsels ezine and to readers of this Sugar Shock Blog about my horribly scary experience on July 4, where I ran head first into a large piece of glass. (I also slashed my hand.)
Although I’m riddled with a FEROCIOUS headache, spaciness, a sore hand and more, I just wanted to take time out to say THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of you, who’ve been kind enough to email me personally or even call me to offer your sympathy.
I’m so very touched by your many kind words, and as I sit here feeling not very good (OK, awful), it means a lot to me that you took time to contact me!
I’ve also heard a few stories that sound uncannily similar to mine where other people smacked right into glass, too. Ouch!
If you don’t know about my frightening close July 4th encounter, read about it here, on this Sugar Shock Blog.
Keep your comments coming, please! They cheer me up. I’d be grateful for additional remarks here on my Sugar Shock Blog, on my Smart Habits Fans page on Facebook or (if we’re already Facebook friends — sorry FB won’t let me make more friends, which is why I’m inviting you to join my fan page).
FYI, I need to lay low and take time off for a few days, because I have to see my acupuncturist, ice my head and face, take naps and find out if I have a concussion. In the meantime, here are some of the many beautiful responses I’ve received. Thank you all so, so, so much!!!
* “Dear Connie, I’m grateful that you’re alive. That was a close call! I shudder just to think of it! Hope you feel better soon, Evelyn”
* “Prayers for quick healing, Connie!!!!!! Sending love. Dorothy.”
* “Connie, Sorry to hear about your accident, it is a wonderful blessing to be above ground…..take care of yourself and thanks for all you do…. Dorothy.” (Another Dorothy)
* “Dear Connie, I am sorry you had to go through that. The same thing happened to me years ago and it was quite traumatic. I am glad you are feeling better and back to work. Independently yours,
Sheila” (Yes, it was traumatic, Sheila!)
* “GOOD GRIEF!! I’m so sorry to hear this, but once again, it is very metaphorical. Feel better soon.
Smiles, Eliz”
* Connie: I am happy that you are OK. You are an inspiration to many people. It is also wonderful that you live in an attitude of gratitude. Your affirmations are certain to excel your healing. Many blessings, Olivia. P.S. I will listen to your radio segment. Thanks for sharing.”
* “Dear Connie, Thank God that you are ok and a positive attitude goes a long way. Take Care,
June”
* “Yikes, happy to hear you are going to recover and be ok after your encounter with that glass!
Take care! Liz”
* “How awful! I’m so glad you’re on the mend. I have the mantra that it’s good to be alive, after 9/11 since I spent over 2 months at the site as an NYPD Sergeant. You have a great attitude and you’ll be back to new in no time! Thank God you’re okay. I am so relieved. Cordially, Deborah”
* “Oh, Connie! How awful, but how wonderful that it wasn’t worse! You were in my thoughts a lot over the weekend, and perhaps I was picking up on your accident. I’m glad you are OK. You are a special person, and this kind of accident happens so quickly! Anyway, pamper yourself, let me know if there is anything I can do for you, and please be careful! Personally, I think the name “After Shock” [for your next book] is the best! And congratulations on being with Hay House. Get that book out ASAP!
Hugs, Jeannie” (Jeannie, a client of mine, then shared that she’s been sugar-free for a couple of months — congrats! — and has lost 15 pounds. “I feel really great! I think the best part is the evenness of temperament, and the lack of heart pounding in the evening.”
* “Dear Connie, I am so glad that you are recovering and I am so grateful for you that it wasn’t worse because it sounds very bad as it is. Speedy recovery and blessings. Sherri”
* “Hope you are feeling better soon. I have done the same thing. Take good care of yourself; your work is an inspiration. Cathie.”
* “CONNIE…PLEASE SLOW DOWN AND TAKE TIME OUT TO HEAL!!! WE NEED YOU!!! LOVE, ROBERTA.”
* “Dear Connie, I am so glad that you are ok. It sounds like you had a very scary experience. You are important to many people. There isn’t a day that goes by that I am not grateful to you for what you do and what you have done for me. Thank you again. God Bless You. Dawn” (Dawn was a former client of mine, who I helped to kick sugar about a year ago. She’s still doing great! Yeah!)
* “Grateful you are still with us, Connie. Sending healing light, Ken”
* “Connie, You’re very Blessed and lucky! My son went thru a sliding glass door,years ago and almost bled to death…and had hundreds of pieces of glass taken out of him. Glad you’re all right! Mary. In God We Trust!”
* This next comment made me smile amidst my head throbbing. “WOW! Talk a bout an explosive 4th of July! So glad to hear you are ok. Will pray that God places his healing hands on you! Thank God it wasn’t any worse!! Take good care & heal well! Regards, Billie”
* “Greetings Connie, I’m so glad to hear that you survived that horrific accident. Please take it easy and be very good to yourself. I hope that you will get well soon! Thank you for all that you do. Sincerely,
Leona.”
Thankfully, there were more remarks, but I’m feeling cruddy, and I need to go ice my head and rest.
I look forward to more comments here and on Facebook — either here (if you got in as a friend before I hit the 5K limit) or here, in the Smart Habits Fans on Facebook.
One final thought: Who the heck gets hurt on July 4 of all days? What weird timing! I now declare my independence from any negativity about this hurtful incident!
Because I’m feeling so grateful, look for more Gab with the Gurus radio shows about gratitude and its power. Listen to last week’s (before my accident) here. Stay tuned.