Passion by Design

Romance Novels and the 7 Year Itch

Passion by Design: Romance Novels and the 7 Year Itch What??? J. Lo and Marc Anthony split up? Wait a minute... isn't she People Magazine's " most beautiful woman in the world" and isn't he the Latin heart-throb singer? Didn't they just perform on American Idol and seem like the perfect match and more in love than ever? As Laurence Olivier once said "It's called acting, dear boy!" They aren't the first couple to call it quits after seven years. Research indicates many marriages are vulnerable to splitting up after getting through the first few years of attraction and bliss. In our book, Passion By Design, we call it "the relationship flu." Find out why it happens, and learn great information and tips for making your relationship last. We will also discuss Romance Novels... Discover the secret about romance novels and their role in relationships. YOU may just have to run to the library after today's show!

Is the Tortured Artist the Only Way to Create?

Passion By Design, 7/23/11 Guest: Peter Andrews, guitarist and composer who has an extensive list of television and film credits Creativity leads the way to a life of passion. Today we are looking at the role of creativity in leading a resilient life. Are you one of those people who look at creativity as being a gift, or that "talent" is something everyone else has? Everyone...absolutely everyone has a creative side. Can you remember back to childhood when crayons, and clay, and sticks, and sand became your tools of expression? Can you remember when Fairy tales created vivid images dancing in your head? That is what creativity is all about! Learn how to wake up the creative life you were born with. Our guest today, Peter Andrews is a guitarist and composer who has an extensive list of television and film credits both as a songwriter and instrumentalist, and has written collaboratively with Academy Award, Grammy Winning, and Platinum selling artists. His work currently appears on NCIS, Extra, TMZ, Tyra Banks Show, among others. His focus today "Is the tortured artist the only way to create?" Learn his healthy and inspired approach to living a creative life. Listen for the turning points and triggers to leading a creative life. It's never too late! Also on today's show: Creative Summer Projects for your home. Join us each week as we share with you an hour of respite; an hour of hope, information and inspiration... the Passion by Design LifeStyle!

What if You Could Play a Roll in Ending World Poverty from Your Living Room?

Passion By Design: Guest, Carmel Jud, Rising International Paula McChesney and Sandy Peckinpah have a full hour of looking at the possibilities of making a difference in the world. Their guest today, Carmel Jud, had a dream to end world hunger. Thus, Rising International was born. This organization promotes ownership of craft-based businesses by women in both impoverished areas of developed nations as well as in developing nations. Their focus is primarily on women in high risk environments such as those in refugee camps, those living with HIV/AIDS, homeless women, displaced immigrants, former slaves, or those in war-torn regions of the world. By selling their handmade crafts and sharing their life stories, impoverished women reach out to the rest of the world, not for charity, but for a chance. Some of the items Rising promotes are traditional crafts passed down through generations, such as the baskets made by Ugandan women who have lost their children to AIDS, while others are new craft lines created for the Western market such as the silk purses which are woven by widows in Cambodia. To date, Rising has helped women and their families in 45 countries move toward a more sustainable livelihood. "We all have the power to make a difference and I believe when we encounter those less fortunate, we have an obligation to help" -Oprah Winfrey _____________________________________

Get Your Groove Back! Awaken Your Summer to Possibility!

Passion By Design: 7/09/11 Guests: actor and author Stefan Pinto, Michael Stephens, general manager of the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch, Tom Slavin, Arizona Regional Manager of Gold's Gym Paula McChesney and Sandy Peckinpah have a full hour of fantastic guests to awaken your summer to possibility. Joining us is Stefan Pinto who is an actor, model, and writer. His story of transformation "From Fat To Fit" is inspiring....and it can be done! Stefan was a typical guy, working for a Fortune 500 company. He was 60 lbs overweight, getting fatter, and the only "vegetable" he ate was ketchup. His life "accidentally" changed and he went from being an out-of-shape, overweight guy to an in-demand model and actor. Stefan reveals some secret foods for losing weight as well as a surprising and little known food that helps libido! You may just be transformed! Tune in to listen to his story and his design for living a healthy life! Passion Passport Segment Joining the show is the general manager of one of the most beautiful resorts in the world, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch. It is a 27 acre resort set amidst flowering cactus and framed against the majestic McDowell Mountains. Hear what this incredible resort has to offer for the perfect destination getaway. It could just be the romantic jumpstart you've been dreaming of! The Secret to Work Out Success! This segment will feature a fitness representative who will inspire you to get your body back on track and in shape! It takes 21 days to form a habit. Tom Slavin from Gold's Gym will share the secret to creating the most effective plan for making your fitness routine a habit you'll never want to give up! It's your choice! Start now for the body that makes you happy! _____________________________________

Vacation Impossible...how to make every day a romantic getaway

Passion By Design: Sandy Peckinpah and Paula McChesney Ever wonder why vacations can give you a new look at your relationship? Sandy and Paula discuss great tips for making your vacation a state of mind where romance can flourish and bring peace and fun into other parts of our lives. How do we keep the spark going by setting the stage mentally? How do we keep the stress out of packing? Also, "lightening up!" This segment focuses on getting "light" for summer. Refreshing food ideas.