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Sandra Beck of Powered Up Talk Radio speaks with nutrition coach and wellness expert Erin Kerry about what it really means to have healthy friendships—and why some relationships quietly drain more than they give. This episode looks at how friendships evolve over time and why not all of them are meant to last. The conversation explores how to recognize supportive versus unhealthy dynamics, how to set boundaries without guilt, and when it’s time to step back or let a relationship go altogether. Sandra and Erin also discuss the emotional side—why we hold on longer than we should, how loneliness can cloud judgment, and what it takes to build connections that are grounded in mutual respect, honesty, and shared values. If you’ve been rethinking your circle or feeling out of alignment in certain relationships, this episode offers a clear perspective: not every friendship is meant to be forever—and that’s not failure, it’s growth. Powered Up Talk Radio is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Google Play.

Sandra Beck of Powered Up Talk Radio speaks with self-development teacher Phillip Montrose about how to recognize and develop your spiritual gifts in a practical, grounded way. With more than 25 years of experience, Montrose—alongside his wife Jane—has helped people build awareness through techniques like Spiritual Kinesiology, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), and structured self-development practices. This episode focuses on how to move beyond curiosity and actually strengthen your intuition, awareness, and internal guidance system. The conversation explores how to identify your natural abilities, clear emotional and mental blocks that interfere with perception, and develop consistent practices that help you trust what you’re sensing. The emphasis is on usable tools—not abstract ideas—so you can integrate this work into your everyday decisions and experiences.

Sandra Beck of Powered Up Talk Radio speaks with psychoanalyst and author Mark B. Borg Jr. about a different way to look at the thoughts and behaviors we usually try to suppress. Drawing from his book Making Your Crazy Work for You, Dr. Borg explains that what we call “crazy” is often a reaction to deeper feelings of isolation, fear, and disconnection—from others and from ourselves. Instead of fighting or ignoring those reactions, this approach uses them as signals—valuable data that can lead to self-understanding and real change. In this episode, he breaks down how to recognize your own patterns, interrupt unhealthy cycles, and access the underlying emotions driving your behavior. The conversation also explores how increased self-awareness leads to stronger relationships, better communication, and a greater sense of connection. If you’ve ever felt stuck in repetitive thoughts or behaviors, this episode offers a shift in perspective: what if the problem isn’t something to eliminate—but something to understand and work with? Powered Up Talk Radio is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Google Play.

Sandra Beck of Powered Up Talk Radio speaks with nutrition coach Erin Kerry about emotional eating—especially how it shows up after 40, when stress, hormones, and life demands all start to intersect. This episode looks past surface-level advice and gets into what’s actually behind cravings. It’s not just about food—it’s about how emotions, habits, and physiology combine to drive behavior. Erin breaks down why certain patterns become harder to break over time, and how awareness—not restriction—is the starting point for change. The conversation also explores practical strategies to identify emotional triggers, interrupt automatic eating habits, and build a more balanced relationship with food. The goal isn’t perfection or deprivation—it’s understanding what your body and mind are asking for, and responding in a way that supports long-term health. If you’ve ever found yourself eating when you’re not hungry—or struggling to stay consistent—this episode offers a more honest and workable approach. Powered Up Talk Radio is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Google Play.

Sandra Beck of Powered Up Talk Radio talks with Dr. Lori Shemek about what we can do in our 40s, 50s and 60s about Fighting belly fat. Tips from her book FatFlammation.

Sandra Beck of Powered up Talk Radio talks with Paul Steinberg about his battle and success with recurrent prostate cancer and how that affected him as a man, a father and a partner. His latest book, A Salamander's Tale, the focus of the show, details his 30 year battle with the disease. Also on Itunes.