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The Divas discuss the trials of having teen drivers. How scary is that? Tell us your scary teen driver story - 678-884-0524.
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Posted: July 2nd, 2008 under Podcast, Kids.
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All the Divas together for this show. Varmits, bidets, and pick-pockets. Not necessarily in the same place… What can we say?
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Posted: June 25th, 2008 under Podcast, Diva History, Travel.
by Robin Maiden
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Just stumbled across a website www.liftmagic.com via www.wowowow.com. It should be illegal! Don’t do what I did and upload your photo…it was just too darn tempting, too easy…and Now, I’m scarred for life….give me the check book or better yet, the credit card. I’m headed to Dr. Nip & Tuck!
Posted: June 24th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
by Carrie Runnals
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If you’re having a Bar-B-Q, should you set out condomes or condiments? Does everyone have a “happy trail”? Suzanne, Sharon, and Carrie discuss forgiveness and moving on when someone has hurt you. What are the steps to being able to let go and move on. Should the divas air their podcasting woes or are somethings left better said off microphone?
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Posted: June 19th, 2008 under Podcast, Suzanne Maiden.
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Carrie talks about her experiences on a trip to Africa. Suzanne shares her experience at spiritual retreat in New Mexico. Laugh along with Carrie, Sharon, and Suzanne.
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Posted: June 11th, 2008 under Podcast, Health, Suzanne Maiden, Carrie Runnals.
by Robin Maiden
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Join Sharon and Julie as they talk with Dr. Lisa Lichota, a pain management specialist. We discuss the best way to find relief for chronic pain and some of the things to avoid. Dr. Lisa Lichota clarifies common understandings and gives helpful suggestions to make sure you get the help you need! As women, we often put our needs behind everyone else’s. Use this information to become informed and empowered!
After reviewing the podcast, Dr. Lisa Lichota wanted to clarify a few points:
- Pain as a symptom: While Dr. Lichota discussed pain as a symptom, many healthcare professionals in the pain management arena, including national key opinion leaders, discuss pain as a disease in itself, not a symptom.
- The use of anti-depressants to treat pain: Many chronic pain patients are depressed and need and use anti-depressants to treat their depression. While some clinicians may use anti-depressants to treat the pain itself, the relationship between pain relief and anti-depressant effect remains unclear due to a lack of published research on the subject. There is not sufficient data to back up the claim that anti-depressants can effectively relieve chronic pain.
- Keeping pain prescriptions to a minimum: Pain patients should have access to the various treatments and therapies they need to adequately relieve their pain. Physicians should not limit the amount of pain medication a patient receives due to fears that the medication may get into the wrong hands and be abused or misused. Patients should receive the appropriate treatment and be educated on the risks associated with these treatments. Specifically, parents and grandparents should be educated on how to manage their medications responsibly, including ensuring that the medication is only consumed by the person to whom it was prescribed.
Contact Dr. Lisa - DrLisa@DaytonPain.com
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Posted: June 6th, 2008 under Podcast, Interview, Health.
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We again attempt to find new and improve ways to talk to our kids about abstinence, sex, morality, and independance. Can the divas still podcast and remain friends. Can Dr. Phil save these relationships or will normal therapy do the trick. Do the divas know anything?
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Posted: May 28th, 2008 under Podcast, Kids, Sex.
by Robin Maiden
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Kim from NJ, one of our diva sistas, is visiting the Atlanta area and we are getting together with her on Friday (yes, that’s the day after tomorrow, May 21st) at Smokey Bones in Peachtree City at 5:30. The time is approximate since she is taking a driving lesson at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. I will be there at 5:30 no matter what!
Any diva sistas interesting in joining us, please do!! Suzanne has promised to show us her @?**, that would be where her latest incision took place. Maybe this is a sign to hurry up with the tatoo.. Anyway, join us if you can, otherwise we will let you know how it went on one of our future podcasts. Email us if you think you will make it, diva@thedivacast.com. Hope to see you there.
Posted: May 21st, 2008 under Diva News.
by Diva Sharon
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The Diva’s discuss family dynamics….moms, siblings, husbands, kids, etc……..You know if you have family, there are always conflicts of some kind. How do we deal with it?! What are some good ways to diffuse the situation if it gets a little heated? And of course, we share some of our own stories. What can you do but laugh?!
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Posted: May 21st, 2008 under Podcast, Kids, Family, Relationships.
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I know we all say it, but I literally have “NOTHING” to wear. This evening, I thought I’d go do some shopping therapy, which basically doesn’t work for me, ’cause I hate shopping. Maybe if I had tons of income, I’d love it, but…besides that I feel like a fashion misfit. When did this happen?
I’m not the only one ~ this theme runs in my family. It is so difficult to shop for my youngest daughter who is tall and thin–I know, I know, “Wah,” but seriously, it’s difficult to clothe a tall skinny girl. I can’t find a thing for her besides in the stores that charge an arm or one of her long lean legs. I’m stuck going to Hollister, which, quite honestly I hate–not only for the prices, but for the whole “club scene” ambiance. Between the deafening music, which only serves to irritate the snot out of me when the sales associates, if they deem me worthy, lip sync something to the effect of “Can I help you?” Usually, they just get a blank stare from me in return, because I’m never sure how to respond. Besides that, is the “artwork” on the walls. Truly, I’m not a prude, but it’s really disturbing to see topless opposite sex KIDS laying on top of one another in the grass…maybe Hollister Execs think cutting off their heads make it seem “okay,” but for me, it only lends itself to the feel of shots from an underground Internet child porn site…okay, I know, I know…I digress…again. What does this have to do with ME and shopping?
Here’s the problem and why this sidenote about my daughter relates to me. She is 12 ~ she’s too young for the teen sizes and she’s too old for the children sizes, so we hunt and hunt and HUNT for clothes that 1) will fit her and 2) she actually likes…ARGH! Can I get an “Amen” Sistas?
Well, in my parallel universe, here I sit at 42 ~ too young for middle age “frump” styles, but too old for the hip twenty-something styles. I just went out to shop for a few tops–nothing crazy, just tops…even the t-shirts are challenging. Either you’ve got t-shirts printed with goofy messages like “I’m Hot ~ You’re not” or a frumpy 100% cotton mom-tee with absolutely NO shape.
So…after a couple hours and a few stores, I came home empty handed and extremely frustrated.
Is it time to call Stacy and Clinton?
Posted: May 19th, 2008 under Self Care, Kids, Family, Money, Fashion, Mid-Life, Recommendations, Carrie Runnals.
by Carrie Runnals
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This recent episode of surgery to remove a possible cancer recurrence makes me examine my life and where my time and energy goes. I have my own bucket list of things I want to accomplish before I kick it. Although I had cancer 8 years ago, the enthusiasm for “living every day as if it’s your last” well, doesn’t last - at least for me. I did well for a while and completed several things. I finished graduate school, my writings were published several times, and I delved deeper into my spirituality.
Now it’s time to create a new list. I want to learn to play classical piano, and maybe even guitar - I have a gift for music, and haven’t taken all that seriously, but I’m ready. I want to fly again. I learned how to fly in the high dessert of CA and reached solo status. I quit when money ran out, and later my brother was killed in a plane crash… but living close to a community airport and seeing and hearing the small planes, either Cessna’s, or a Piper Cub, and especially open cockpit bi-planes with their big radial engines makes my heart race. I don’t desire to learn aerobatics like before, now I just want to buzz the neighbors… : )
Thanks for sharing this journey with me. I’d enjoy hearing what’s on your bucket list! Please email me, or call: 678-884-0524. Namste~
Posted: May 17th, 2008 under Self Care, Health, Suzanne Maiden.
by Suzanne Maiden
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Okay, so my dear friend and Diva Sista, Suzanne, is home from surgery. Do I call or stop by with gifts and dinner? No ~ I wait…I don’t want to intrude. But, as soon as I see she’s up and around on email, I give a call to check on her. She proceeds to tell me how her new wonderful friend, who I jokingly call her “New BFF,” has brought her flowers, dinner, AND pajamas, for God’s sake! Okay, Denise…you know who you are and quite frankly…Okay, I admit, You’re lovely, BUT I just can’t keep up. 
Suzanne and I have this conversation about Love Languages and how mine is definitely NOT gifting, but Quality of Time…I will grace you with my presence, but if you’re looking for presents, I’m not your girl. I know, I know…presents are so much fun and as Moms we tend to be on the back burner when it comes to receiving…so, maybe there is something to learn there, but…
To cut this “short,” I had to take my girls to the G-store after school to prep for a camping trip (See, Quality of Time with my family;) and saw a beautiful orchid calling Suzanne’s name–Okay, well it was a bit pitiful, but nothing some water wouldn’t revive ~ or at least, Suzanne’s amazing green thumb. I picked it up and went through the checkout with my overflowing cart of food, which ended up being TWO carts full by the time the bagger had her way ~ I looked like a glutton. Anyway, I digress…
With ice cream melting in my trunk, I decided now, was the perfect time to run by Suzanne’s house, drop off my token orchid, and give her what really mattered, my loving hug. Here’s the best part Sistas… Read more »
Posted: May 16th, 2008 under Carrie Runnals, Friends.
by Carrie Runnals
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Join the Diva’s as we chat about panties on a stick, concerts, and FINALLY, Suzanne’s latest and past issues with cancer.
Since this has been posted, Suzanne has had the tumor removed. We are now waiting for the pathology report.
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Posted: May 15th, 2008 under Podcast.
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We are going to interview some health care specialists and we would like to address any questions our listeners might have. The first of a series will deal with pain management. If you have any questions, please email us at diva@thedivacast.com or call us and leave a voicemail at 678-884-0524. We will try to include them in our show. Stay tuned!
Posted: May 15th, 2008 under Self Care, Health.
by Diva Sharon
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Dear Diva Sistas
Suzanne had surgery yesterday to remove a tumor. The surgery was a success and Suzanne was able to come home the same day. She is doing very well, still a little pain in the butt, not her but from her surgery. Listen to show number 93 to hear Suzanne tell you what’s what.
Posted: May 15th, 2008 under Diva News, Suzanne Maiden.
by Diva Sharon
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Join the Diva’s as we chat about upcoming Mother’s Day. We discuss some of our mistakes we’ve made, especially when our kids were babies. It’s good to know you are not alone and you WILL survive!
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Posted: May 8th, 2008 under Podcast, Holiday.
by Robin Maiden
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By: Suzanne Maiden
So many listeners have offered up lovely words of encouragement . Your messages are routed to my personal email and when I read them, my heart skips a little at your tender expressions of support. My upcoming surgery and possible cancer recurrence bring paradoxical feelings. That is, part of me wants to go inward and carry my private thoughts. Yet this other part of me must write. The only way I can overcome my tendency for privacy is to imagine that I’m writing to a trusted friend. Otherwise my vulnerable, critical self will hit the delete button.
As a Jungian Therapist, I recognize that my need to write validates C.G. Jung’s “witness” theory. We need another/s to witness our journey… that’s why therapy is so healing. Even if it’s just one person, holding the sacred space and bearing witness to our suffering without judgement promotes healing at the very depth of our psyche. Right now I must write. It’s as if some enormous internal energy needs a voice. So fasten your seat-belts because I am about to disclose my most personal and intimate feelings of being a cancer patient…
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Posted: May 7th, 2008 under Self Care, Family, Relationships, Health, Diva News, Suzanne Maiden.
by Suzanne Maiden
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For years, my husband and brother and I have had a running joke about the fact that police officers give women warnings and men tickets. As a twenty-something woman, I consistently got warnings when pulled over for minor traffic violations–okay, speeding. My husband and brother, on the other hand, came home with tickets–which resulted in their joke about “cutting off their balls the next time a cop pulled them over.” Gross man humor. The one and only time I got a ticket for speeding in the last ten years was when I was noticeably pregnant with my oldest daughter. Hmmmm, makes a girl wonder.
Okay, so fast forward to this morning ~ I was headed to the gym in all my nappy bed head no make-up glory when I ran into a glitch. I was a bit distracted with finding the perfect combination of bubble and mint gum I chew while running on the treadmill. Okay, so finally, I look up and realize I’ve been sitting at a red light for, I don’t know, FOREVER! I couldn’t figure out why it was taking so long. I tried bouncing in my seat–like that would help trigger the light, right?! Okay, so I was still deliriously tired–it was 5:30AM! I backed up my ‘Burban to see if maybe by pulling it back over the sensor, the light would change–if that’s even how it works. NOTHING. I sat and sat and I knew Suzanne would be getting a bit miffed at the fact that I was late. So, what’s a girl to do? Read more »
Posted: May 6th, 2008 under Carrie Runnals.
by Carrie Runnals
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I just heard one of the funniest stories EVER! You HAVE to go check it out. There is a phenomenal group of women who produce a play and podcast called Single Married Widdowed Divorced at www.singlemarriedwiddoweddivorced.com.
Their most recent show had me hysterically laughing on the gym treadmill which resulted in the folks around me shooting me uncomfortable glances.
Here is a direct link to the show: http://smwdpodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=324503
Go right now and listen ~ you won’t regret it.
The most wonderful thing Mel Miskimen says: “Maybe I haven’t let myself go ~ maybe I’ve just accepted the way I should have been” I LOVE that!
Here’s a link to the article Mel wrote in Boomer Cafe before she knew the whole story: http://www.boomercafe.com/2008/03/05/165/
Hope this adds to your already GREAT day, Diva Sistas ~ Carrie
Posted: May 6th, 2008 under Family, Men, Mid-Life, Relationships, Divorce, Recommendations, Diva Do's, Carrie Runnals, Entertainment, Friends.
by Carrie Runnals
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The Divas dish about dreaded pyramid home parties disguised as “just a little get-together.” If you invite a Diva to a “party,” you better be upfront and let her know she’s expected to bring a voided check as a hostess gift, so you can withdrawal a monthly installment from her account. Whether it be chocolate, vitamins, cleaning supplies, or sex toys a Diva needs to know that you truly don’t want to spend time with her, but rather need her to supplement your income. And how ’bout asking a Diva to pay for her plate at your wedding reception? But what tops the (wedding) cake is asking a Diva to chip in for the bride’s sex toys? Ewwwwwwww…THAT is one for Jeff Foxworthy’s “You might be a redneck…”
On a more serious note, the Divas go back for a double dose of Dr. Phil’s Life Strategies: Doing What Works, Doing What Matters. Divas share about their “families of origin” perspectives, because afterall, like Dr. Phil says, “There is no reality, only perception.” We talk about forgiveness and “forgetting.” We share, we ponder, we laugh…join in the fun.
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Posted: April 30th, 2008 under Podcast, Kids, Men, Relationships, Book, Friends.
by Robin Maiden
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