LIFE UNfiltered

LIFE UNfiltered is hitting PAUSE, so THIS IS OUR LAST EPISODE on North Shore 104.9FM. After nearly two amazing years on the radio, we've decided it's time to press pause on LIFE UNfiltered as a way of reinvigorating ourselves and the show and to make space for other new and exciting projects together. So this week's show will be our last on North Shore 104.9 FM. But this isn't the end… it's simply a break to allow us to explore new formats and different platforms that will allow us to launch v2 of the show with renewed purpose and energy. We're so deeply grateful to our family at WBOQ-FM for giving us the opportunity to reach so many parents and families each week over the airways. And we're equally as grateful to you, our listeners, for taking the time to tune in and listen every Sunday morning. So join us for one last conversation as we chat about the value of taking a break & hitting pause and why we're so excited about what this break means for us. Thanks, friends! We'll see you again soon! LIFE UNfiltered is something different. Something real. Something honest. And something relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. AND be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered The Podcast OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredthepodcast OR find us on iTunes or on iHeartPodcast. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week's topic is especially important this time of year since this is a time of transition and change for many of us. And as we make those transitions to school and work and new relationships, one of the biggest challenges we face is navigating the difference between fitting in and belonging. Because there isn't one of us who hasn't felt the need to conform in order to fit in at some point along the way. That's why today's conversation focuses on the struggle to find our way and our people and where we belong without compromising who we are in the process. LIFE UNfiltered is something different. Something real. Something honest. And something relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. AND be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow them on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049 OR find us on iTunes. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week, we're jumping back to something we touched on briefly during last week's show about expectations and we're making it the focus of today's conversation. And it's what happens to us when we say yes to someone else? Because too often, especially for those of us who are people pleasers (like we know we are), we're always inclined to say yes to everyone around us even when we might not have the time or the ability or the interest in doing something for someone else. And when we say yes to someone else, we're actually saying no to ourselves. So today's conversation is focused on how to recognize and change that behavior. LIFE UNfiltered is something different. Something real. Something honest. And something relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. AND be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow them on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049 OR find us on iTunes. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This morning on LIFE UNfiltered on North Shore 104.9FM, we're talking about expectations and how to have them withOUT letting them overtake us when the people in our lives don't give us love or support or attention in the same way(s) we give it to them. In other words, how to stop expecting YOU from other people. Because it's a waste of energy. LIFE UNfiltered is something different. Something real. Something honest. And something relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. AND be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow them on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049 OR find us on iTunes. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week, we're replaying one of our original episodes that we feel is a really important one right now. Because these days, in light of recent concerns over the Delta variant of Covid-19, there's a new layer of stress added to our days. And as a result, we need to lean into our daily rituals or routines now more than we have in a while as a way of staying grounded and centered and sane. That's why, today's conversation is all about the importance of building, growing, and maintaining our daily practices to ensure that we don't drift out into open waters and lose our bearings. LIFE UNfiltered is something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. AND be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049 OR find us on iTunes. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week we're changing it up a little and talking about something that's not exactly parenting-related (at least not in the traditional sense) and it's not pandemic-related (although there's some crossover there too), but it's something we know a ton of you listening will be able to relate to on lots of different levels and it's a subject we both love. Today we're talking about our pets. Our dogs and our cats and all the beautiful benefits that are attached to having pets in our lives. So, if you're a dog or a cat owner, we're sure you'll be able to connect with a lot of this morning's show. And if you don't have an animal in your life right now but you've been thinking about adopting one, hopefully this conversation will help give you that final nudge you need to bring one home. Because there's nothing quite like bringing an animal into your family. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week, on Episode 77, we're breaking down the enigma that is millennial parenting and how this cohort's parenting style is nothing like generations before them. And because millennials make up 50% of today's parents, we wanted to dig down into the core of the millennial parent's mind and understand what makes them so unique. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week on LIFE UNfiltered, we're talking about how to help our kids make big life decisions. Because the older our kids get, the more adulting they need to do and the bigger and more complex their decisions become. And a lot of them just don't have the experience to draw on to make them. So they need our help. But it can be hard to know when to step in and offer feedback and help as we try to empower our older kids to advocate and make decisions for themselves. That's why we're focusing today's conversation on ways parents can help encourage our older children to think for themselves and make more good decisions than bad ones. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week, as we continue our dive into summer, we wanted to talk about a chapter that comes straight out of our book How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It and have an honest conversation about the difference between consequences and punishments and why parents need to know the difference. Since we're at the start of summer and kids are out and about with freer schedules and less supervision and (in many cases) more freedom it might be useful for our listeners with young kids to commiserate and learn a few things since kids are having more interaction with their friends and peers than they've had in a really long time, which can lead to some not-so-great decisions, which can mean consequences for their actions. Because, as parents, we need to be ready to differentiate between an appropriate consequence and a punishment since there is a difference. So have a listen as we discuss how every kid loves to push the limits and your buttons and what to do with it. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

It's official…it's summer. College kids are all home and school is out around the country and the pandemic school year is over. Finally. And it was one helluva year for everyone, especially parents with school-age kids. But what's the aftermath of the pandemic both emotionally and academically in terms of our kids? Well, that's what we're talking about this week. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week's show is an important one. In fact, it may be one of our MOST important episodes to date. Because this week, we're talking about ALL things PRIDE in honor of #pridemonth. And, for a number of reasons, tomorrow's show is very personal to both of us. So, tune in this morning at 11:30AM on North Shore 104.9FM for a truly unfiltered conversation about the essence of Pride Month, why it's so important to support the LGBTQ+ community, and why more people than ever are feeling empowered to come out and live their truth. Click below to listen to the full episode on iTunes. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week, we're going deep and getting serious and talking about an issue that we know impacts all of us on some level and that's how to navigate family conflicts. Because we've all got that brother or sister or cousin or in-law who we have a challenging or strained (or estranged) relationship with and it can be really, really tough when that person is someone you have to interact with but really don't want to. So, this morning, we're sharing some of our own strategies and tips for how to deal with difficult family members and keep it positive. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week, as so many college kids and boarding school students are heading home for their summer break, we thought it would be fun to talk about what it's like when our older kids come home at the end of the school year and bring all their stuff with them when they transition home for their summer break or actually have graduated or have decided to stay. Because any of us who've sent kids off to school and then welcomed them, and all their belongings back home, knows that that can be really tricky for everyone on both sides. So, we're going to talk it through and talk about some of our own experience and offer some strategies to help everyone make the adjustment without anyone losing their mind. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

As we head toward the end of the school year and the beginning of summer, we decided to focus this week's conversation on the importance of summer jobs and schedules for our kids, especially after the last year. Because having routines and a purpose and a feeling of productivity is huge… especially for teens who are coming into their own and learning how to contribute to the world around them and build a sense of independence. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

After more than a year of talking almost exclusively about the Coronavirus and all the ways it's changed and impacted the world we live in, we've decided that it's time to have what we're calling a pandemic wrap-up show to talk about all the progress that's been made over the last year and how to stay positive as we come out of the Covid bubble. Because as we begin to see the pandemic in the rearview mirror, there are lots of feelings and opinions about how to start re-engage with the world. So our goal this week is to help you prepare to move forward, focus on staying positive, evaluate the year, and start planning for the future as the world returns to normal. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

On LIFE UNfiltered this week, we're spinning off of last week's conversation about Mother's Day and talking about moms in the workforce, because not only is it something we can both relate with because we're both working moms, but it's also something that's changed dramatically over the last year since the pandemic began. I mean, the working world as a whole has changed so significantly, but working moms happen to be a subset of the workforce who've been especially hard hit. So, we're talking about our own experiences as moms who work and raise families and what maintaining that balance looks and feels like and how it's been impacted by the pandemic world we've been living in. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

Hey, friends! Because today is Mother's Day and we're both moms who are deeply grateful for the gift and privilege of being able to raise and love our children, we wanted to spend the morning talking about what motherhood means to us. What we're both grateful for... and how we each like to celebrate the day. So cozy up and get ready for us to go deep, to get emotional, and to celebrate our lives as moms. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

We've talked about lots of different kinds of loss on LIFE UNfiltered over the last year—the loss of being separated from family and friends and giving up special occasions and the loss of our freedom to move about the world. But we haven't had a conversation exclusively dedicated to what it's been like to actually lose someone either from the Coronavirus OR during the pandemic. And because I (Lisa) just lost someone very close to me, I'm in that headspace right now and feeling all the feelings. So, it seems like the perfect time to talk about grief and loss and try to navigate what an unusual experience it's been during these pandemic times. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week we thought it would be fun to talk about something lots of us out there are dealing with and that's pets and COVID. Some already had pets before the world shut down while others decided to get the Pandemic Pet and stay busy with house training and stay comforted by receiving the unconditional love, friendly face, and endless cuddles of their new pets! And as a result, pets have never spent as much time with their owners as they have in the past year. But with COVID winding down and people leaving their homes more often now, pets are home alone which is creating some separation distress and anxiety. So, this morning we want to talk about the journey many pet owners have been on over the last year and the impact of COVID on our pets and their families over a year later. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week we thought it would be fun to talk about something lots of us out there are dealing with and that's pets and COVID. Some already had pets before the world shut down, while others decided to get the Pandemic Pet to keep them occupied and feeling less alone. And as a result, pets have never spent as much time with their owners as they have in the past year. But with COVID winding down and people leaving their homes more often now, pets are home alone and that's creating some separation distress and anxiety. So, this morning, we're talking about the journey many pet owners have been on throughout the pandemic and the impact of COVID on our pets and their families over a year later. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week, we're extending our conversation from last Sunday about how to move into spring during covid by talking about how a lot of people are actually leveraging the pandemic as an excuse to avoid having to go back to their pre-pandemic lives. Now, of course, there's a whole population of people who are dying to get back in the game and return to a more typical way of life. But there's also a pretty big cohort out there who have gotten really comfortable with being home and having more time to themselves and they've found their groove with a slower, quieter way of life and they're feeling anxious to have to give that up. That's why we're devoting this show to talking about ways to get back in the game at your own comfortable pace. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week on LIFE UNfiltered, we're talking about the excitement, and the challenge, of springtime after Covid. Because for many, crawling out from winter hibernation and Covid isolation can create some big challenges; while others can't wait to head outside and ramp up their movement. So we're offering some tips and strategies for how to manage the transition into spring wherever your head is at. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week on LIFE UNfiltered, we're jumping back into our book How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It to talk about something that every parent can relate with regardless of how many kids you have, or where you are, or what kind of parenting style you have. And that's the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde phase that most kids seem to go through as they're growing up. So if you feel like your kid is acting like they have a split personality a lot of the time, especially your teen, then you're not alone. And you definitely want to stick around this morning because I am going to share my own experiences dealing with that from my own kids and we'll be offering up some valuable tips for how to navigate that behavior so you avoid losing your mind. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

Since this week marks the official start of spring, we decided to talk about something that so many families look forward to this time of year and that's the return of spring activities for our kids, like school sports, dance, music, drama, and other clubs. But it's impossible to talk about anything these days without talking about how those things have been impacted by the coronavirus. And school teams and clubs have definitely been affected by the pandemic. So we're going to talk about it from a bunch of different perspectives, like what school sports and other extracurricular activities are looking like this spring, the importance of being part of a team or club, and the excitement of watching our kids compete and perform as things begin to open up again. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week on the show, we're talking about what everyone is talking about, for obvious reasons, and that's the deployment of the Covid vaccine. How we're feeling about it… whether or not we're electing to take it when we're eligible… and how it represents the beginning of the return to normalcy for all of us here in this country and around the world. But like with anything new, there's plenty of speculation about what it WILL and WON'T do… about its efficacy… and about whether or not it's safe to take at all. It's a big conversation…one you won't want to miss. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week on LIFE UNfiltered, we've got TWO special guests joining us to talk parenting. Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis, co-authors of The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World, stop by to chat about how to be an effective parent during the teen years AND they drop some wisdom about how to do it with confidence and intention. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

Rejection. It's a big word and an even bigger feeling to accept. And we've all been there, both as parents watching our kids experience some kind of academic or social disappointment or in our own personal or professional lives. And it stings, whether we're going through it ourselves or watching someone we love experience the pain of getting turned down. That's why, this week on LIFE UNfiltered, we're going to answer the obvious question… How is it that some people seem to be emotionally and mentally incapacitated when they're faced with rejection, while others bounce back from it with even more resolve and purpose? LIFE UNfiltered is something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

There are so many ways to parent our kids. And each one might require a different parenting style. So, while some of us may find comfort in being more of a helicopter parent, others may be the polar opposite by letting their kids do whatever they want to avoid any conflicts. That's why we're using this week's conversation to dissect the 4 different types of parenting styles (Authoritative, Permissive, Neglectful, Authoritarian) to help you figure out where you land on the list and talk about which style to embrace and which ones to avoid. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week on LIFE UNfiltered, we're talking about something we can both totally relate to as moms with a combined five adult kids between us. It's something that's part serious and part almost silly but definitely worth talking about especially in these weird pandemic times… and it's the concept of adulting. Now for those of you who may not have ever heard the term, it's actually been around for a while. And it means to do grown-up things that are normally expected of fully developed adults, like paying off a credit card bill or having a 9-5 job or picking up your dry cleaning. But we use the word in a way that's almost like we're praising someone for being able to do adult-like things. And why this is so relevant now is because so many of today's young adults have lost their independence and their chance to be adults on their own because of the pandemic. And their skill sets are regressing. And that's not good, which is why we're taking some time to talk about it here on the air. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

At this point, we all know that pandemic fatigue is a real thing. But just as real is the mental and emotional fatigue and burnout that parents are feeling as we close in on a year of life in quarantine. Because parents aren't just managing our own lives, we're juggling our own stuff PLUS the physical, emotional, financial, and mental well-being of our families. And that's a pretty insane load to carry in ordinary times, let alone in the extraordinary times we're living through right now. That's why, this week, we're talking about MOM BURNOUT—what it looks like, feels like, and what to do about it. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This is an extra special week for us here on LIFE UNfiltered because we're celebrating the one-year anniversary of our Sunday morning show here on North Shore 104.9FM. And we're astounded that a year has already gone by! For those of you who remember back to our beginning, we actually started out as the last hour of the Morning Show in September of 2019, and after only a handful of months doing the show live with the Morning Drive crew, we were given the incredible opportunity to move over to the weekend and make it our very own half-hour show. And that's where we've been, having a blast, for the last year. So, to celebrate the milestone, we're using this episode to recap our favorite shows and highlight moments over the past twelve months. So top off your mug, grab a seat, and let's throw it back to the beginning… LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

What's it like to live through history? Well, that's what we've all done over the last year. We've endured the first pandemic in over 100 years, racial unrest, the most contentious presidential race in history, nationwide protests, rioting at the nation's Capitol, among plenty of other things. And that's made for a pretty intense year, especially for our kids. So how can we help our children realize that the times we're all living through right now are among the most monumental in history? And how can we help guide them through to the other side? That's what we're tackling this week on LIFE UNfiltered. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

Whatever side of the aisle you're on, we all felt the ripple effect of the terrifying events we watched in Washington on January 6th with the storming of the US Capitol. And we're still feeling it almost two weeks later, which is why we felt it was important to talk about it here on the show. Because a lot of our kids are frightened. But rather than talk politics, which neither of us likes to do here, we've decided to take this as an opportunity to talk, as moms, about how to have a conversation about what just happened and what continues to happen. So, this week on LIFE UNfiltered, we're giving parents some strategies and talking points you can use to help reassure your kids that things will be ok. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

As Covid numbers continue to spike and states are rolling back many of their restrictions and tightening the rules during the winter months, it's more important than ever to remember all the struggling small businesses right in our own backyard who have been hit SO hard and who risk losing everything. That's why this week's LIFE UNfiltered conversation is a reminder of what these businesses are going through and ideas for how we can all help keep them from going under. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

Happy New Year, friends! In thinking about how to kick off a new year of LIFE UNfiltered, we thought it would be a good idea to talk about something we touched on briefly last week that offers a powerful message as we step into the New Year. And that's the whole notion of keeping up with the Joneses. And why we shouldn't do it. Because as the new year begins, we're all a little inclined to look around us to see how people around us are attacking the new year and that can be a little dangerous because the more we pay attention to what everyone else is doing, the less we focus on what we're doing ourselves. And how we're feeling internally about what we're doing on the outside. So let's talk about the dangers of keeping up with the Joneses. Why it's always a huge mistake, how easy it is to get caught up with how everyone else is living their life, and how to be satisfied with your own life. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

For many of us, setting goals for ourselves is a ritual that happens most often around New Year's Eve. And that's because it's the most popular time of the year to press the refresh button and work toward some new beginnings. So, we thought it was the perfect time to explore the mindset of setting New Year's resolutions—the pros, the cons, and why we're always so compelled to make these promises to ourselves this time of year. Join the conversation and learn what motivates us to set these goals and find out what OUR resolution are for this year! LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

As we slide further into the most unconventional holiday season ever, we thought it would be fun—and helpful—to talk about how to avoid being a perfectionist and how to learn to let things go. Because, for most of us, some aspect of our life has gone off the rails during this pandemic, so learning to roll with it when things aren't the way we planned is definitely an important skill right now. So this week on LIFE UNfiltered, we're talking about how to learn to let go. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

It's officially holiday season! So, we thought it was important to have a conversation about the act of giving AND receiving and talk about how both go hand in hand. So top off your latte, grab a comfy seat, and let's talk about the harmony of giving and receiving. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

As we move toward the holidays for what will undoubtedly be one of the most unusual holiday seasons we've ever had, we thought it was a good idea to talk about how we can make this season more about presence versus presents. Because there's so much more to the season than just the giving and receiving of gifts. Or at least there should be. But the world tends to measure happiness with material things rather than against what we already have around us every day. This year, though, feels like the most appropriate time to circle ourselves back to a mindset of gratitude. Because all that should really matter is where we are here and now and making it safely to the other side of this pandemic. So, this week, we're talking about how to realign our attitude to make the holidays more about being present and less about all the stuff. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday and the importance of sharing time and space with those we love, we've taken the week off to do just that. So in place of a new episode, were re-broadcasting an episode of LIFE UNfiltered from earlier this summer about the importance of masking up that has just as much relevance now as it did then. Maybe more. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

Impossible to believe, but the holidays are almost here and most of us are getting ready for some kind of Thanksgiving celebration this week. And with that, comes kids returning home from college and boarding school for their holiday break, so it's the perfect time to have a conversation about what that might look and feel like considering how different life is these days. This year, most colleges are sending kids home for Thanksgiving and stretching out their fall break to roll right through the traditional winter break and all the way until the end of January or the beginning of February. And that means parents and kids are going to have a LOT of time together under the same roof this winter. So this week, as a way of ensuring that everyone makes the most of that time together, we're talking about what NOT to do when your older kids are home for the holidays. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is coming. FAST. And even tho we've been through some big holidays since the pandemic started, Thanksgiving is in a class by itself, making it tough to navigate the day if we're separated from family and friends. So join us this week as we talk about how to make the day meaningful in spite of quarantine. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

It's over. The election is fiiiinally behind us. And we've got ourselves a brand-new president. But the reality is, this was the most polarizing election in American history, leaving some of us overjoyed while others are devastated at the results. Because at the end of the day, only one candidate can take home the big prize. And that means there are a lot of angry, disappointed, and sad people out there who didn't get the outcome they were hoping for at the polls. So, without getting political, we thought it was important to focus some time and attention on how to cope with the election outcome when it wasn't what you hoped for. Because the bottom line is that we all need to move forward. So have a listen as we talk about how to find a new rhythm and forge on with positivity. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week on LIFE UNfiltered, we're talking about what happens when kids make bad decisions that impact the greater community. And our conversation hits close to home because we're talking specifically about an incident that happened right here in our own hometown of Marblehead. We're talking about the fallout from last week's house party where more than 50 high school students were caught underage drinking, not wearing masks, and not social distancing. And the huge ripple effect it created within the school department and throughout the town. Because now, all the School Department's plans to create a safe hybrid school model have been jeopardized. So, we thought it was important to talk about the pressure kids are under during the pandemic and ways we can empower them to make good choices during these challenging times. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

Today on LIFE UNfiltered we're talking about something that we're all experiencing in one form or another these days... NEGATIVITY, which seems to be everywhere these days and is showing up in all sorts of ways. And it can be really damaging to us and to the people around us especially when we allow it to overtake our lives. Negativity is something that can easily influence our thoughts, feelings, and mood which in turn, definitely influences our behavior. If we are navigating our way influenced by negativity it can influence our path both short term and long term, so how do we manage negativity so that it doesn't have a long-lasting impact on our lives. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week on LIFE UNfiltered, we're digging into some of the more common side effects of the pandemic, along with some we never saw coming, and offering ways to help you feel a little more empowered and in control. Things like anxiety and depression and a decline in confidence and the stress that comes along with all of that. So settle in and fill up your mug, because it's a big conversation. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It,” and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week on LIFE UNfiltered, we're taking some more pages from our latest book "How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It" and talking about how to avoid falling into that toxic place of comparing yourself, your decisions, and even your kids with the people around you. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book "How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It," and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week, we're focusing on another chapter in our book "How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It" and we're talking about EQ vs IQ—one of our faaaaavorite topics to talk about and one of our favorite chapters in the book. So, top off your coffee, buckle up, and hit play! LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It, and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week on LIFE UNfiltered, we're diving back into our book “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It” to talk about kids and responsibility and how important it is to give our kids the chance to contribute to the family unit. Because with most of us still living in some state of quarantine, it means we're doing most everything from home and wearing tons of different hats every day. And even though many of us reject asking our kids to help out to avoid burdening them, we shouldn't. Instead, we should be doing ourselves and our kids a favor by giving them real responsibilities and setting some honest expectations to help them develop their sense of independence. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It, and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week on LIFE UNfiltered, as we continue to ramp up for the fall, we wanted to speak directly to the 50-something women out there, like us, who might be feeling a bit depleted from so many months of worrying about and taking care of everyone around us like family and loved ones because it's been a lot. That's why, this week's episode is dedicated to talking about ways that we can learn to step back and maintain balance and a sense of calm as our day-to-day lives return to a more hectic state of work and school and commitments. And we thought it would be super beneficial to offer some strategies and tools for giving ourselves a pause to ensure that we're taking care of ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally while we're also in the thick of taking care of those around us. Because as most of us who are in that over 50 cohort know, it's not easy to be present and support and nourish ourselves fully while we're focusing on the important people in our lives. So we've got Master Yoga Instructor and wellness expert Elizabeth O'Shea with us to talk about her “Evaluate, Align & Energize Your Life” that's designed to help us discover why it's important to slow down and see where we might be subconsciously distracting ourselves from living our most energetic and authentic life. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a brand-new talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It, and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.

This week on LIFE UNfiltered, we're focusing on building resilience and self-esteem in ourselves AND in our kids during this kooky, kooky time. Because right now, we can use all the emotional ammo we can find to help us navigate the ongoing pandemic as we head into the fall. And in our opinion, the most powerful tool a human can have is resilience, especially during this time of adversity. And as parents and adults who are responsible for building esteem in our kids, we also need to have it ourselves in order to loan it to others. LIFE UNfiltered is something new. Something different. Something real and raw and relatable. It's a brand-new talk show that celebrates the messy, perfectly imperfect parts of life. Every Sunday from 11:30AM until noon, show hosts author & syndicated columnist Lisa Sugarman and licensed psychotherapist Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW talk about the everyday issues that are affecting them as moms, wives, working professionals, and friends. Gansenberg, the mom of three boys, and Sugarman, the mom of two daughters, take the theme from their latest book How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It, and apply it to every aspect of life from raising kids and marriage to work and self-care and everything in between. They talk, unfiltered, about all the stuff that's keeping you up at night. And here's the thing… they actually give you permission to make mistakes and drop some balls. And be ok with it. Each week, Lisa and Debra focus on topics that affect all of us and have open, honest conversations about the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moving parts that make up our day-to-day lives. They incorporate a mix of clinical advice, stories, tips, proven strategies from the trenches AND the therapy couch, and a bunch of laughs, to help you find the magic within life's screwups. So set your alarms for 11:29AM EST every Sunday morning so you don't miss a single second of LIFE UNfiltered. Like us on Facebook at LIFE Unfiltered on Northshore 104.9FM OR, follow us on Instagram @life_unfilteredon1049. To reach Lisa, email her at lisasugarman@hotmail.com or find her at lisasugarman.com. And to reach Debra, find her at foxgansenberg@yahoo.com or at NewBeginningsCounselingService.com.