How To Cope with the Stress of Social Pressures & Remain True To You

The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time, but 2025 statistics reveal 41% of people experience holiday stress (versus 28% in 2024). Concerns include finances, loneliness, family tensions, grief, and feeling like you can’t keep up with all the merriment or are missing out. “Maybe it’s time to dial back and focus on calm versus frenzy.” says Fearless Fabulous Melanie Young. Having experienced holiday doldrums herself, she provides her self-care tips for Keeping your Cool during the Yule.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).  Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Culturally diverse with a rich history and stunning landscapes, South Africa is a dream destination that produces world-class wines. Learn about key wine regions of South Africa and places to visit from Suzaan Laing, founder of South2South Wines. Suzaan grew up in South Africa on a family farm. She divides her time between her home there and in New Orleans. A lawyer by profession, Suzaan started her U.S. wine import company to spotlight the family farmers in South Africa. southtosouthwines.comFearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).  Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Fragrant, fresh and healthy, Lebanese cooking has a rich history and flavors from the Eastern Mediterranean. Who doesn’t love the scent of rosewater and orange blossoms and the burst of pomegranate? Raised in a Lebanese-American Midwestern family, Maureen Abood embraces her heritage through her eponymous food blog. She is author of "Rose Water & Orange Blossoms: Fresh and Classic Recipes from my Lebanese Kitchen" and "Lebanese Baking: More Than 100 Recipes for Sweet and Savory Baked Goods."Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).  Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

For six years Lyla Yastion served as the sole caregiver to her husband of 54 years. She kept diaries and researched the science of Alzheimer’s to help her understand how the brain works and how the disease progresses. She shares her findings and her own journey through love, loss and resilience in her book, “My Years As An Alzheimer’s Caregiver- Transcending Loss by Nurturing Spirit.” Her book is an essential guide filled with personal experience and practical wisdom for Alzheimer's caregivers.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).  Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Entrepreneur Dee M. Robinson is a self-described "Troublemaker" for social change. A longtime bourbon enthusiast, she collaborated with an 8th-generation master distiller to create Good Trouble Kentucky Bourbon, a recipient of several spirit awards. Good Trouble Bourbon is behind many social impact initiatives including a limited edition bottling to support the Chicago Blues Legacy Fund and work with the Shine Your Light Foundation. Robinson is founder of Robinson Hill concessions management.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Looking for a refreshing sparkling wine that pairs with many cuisines? Look no further than Lambrusco. Produced exclusive in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region around Modena, Lambrusco is one wine with many styles, from a crisp frizzante rosé/rosato with notes of red berries and violets to a deep purple spumante bursting with plum and dark berries. Either way, your palate will enjoy a low alcohol sparkling wine perfect for pairing with spicy, savory, salty and buttery foods, from snacks to mains.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Road Trip Alert! Route 66 is referred to as the "Mother Road" due to its significance in American history. This iconic highway was established on November 11, 1926, and spans 2,448 miles and 8 states from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California. Just in time for the highway’s centennial celebration, "The Route 66 Cookbook" spotlights 66 dining spots and recipes along Route 66 compiled by Author Linda Ly. Before you plan your trip on Route 66, listen to this Fearless Fabulous You episodeFearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Many people make New Year’s resolutions in January to make positive changes to improve their lives. But why wait until January? The October Theory suggests that the last three months of the year are a prime time for personal reflection and goal-setting leading into the New Year. The October Theory has gained traction on social media. Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young discusses how to embrace the October Theory and turn the end of the year into a new beginning with handy tips.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

As many at 60 million people in the U.S. have some type of allergy which can impact the quality of your health and well- being. Allergies can be environmental (e.g. seasonal pollen, dust mites, mold, pets). Others can be life-threatening (e.g. food, medications, latex, insect venom). Dr. Payal Gupta, a specialist in allergy, asthma, ENT and immunology at Mt. Sinai Medica Center in NY and amedical advisor for the nonprofit Allergy & Asthma Network, discusses common allergies and treatments.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Freedom of speech and expression are both a constitutional right. However, in these sensitive times, what you say and how you say it can invoke inspiration and agreement or incite an argument and backlash. Fearless Fabulous You’s Melanie Young says, “It is important to think before you speak or post something on social media and consider the response and consequence. How will your words be interpreted?” Melanie discusses social media etiquette and handling negative and inciteful commentary.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.