Life Without the Monsters

Deborah Wright welcomes her guest, Tami West, who is author of "Life Without the Monsters", written to help women who are dealing with worry, fear, stress, and anxiety. Deborah and Tami will discuss how to understand the reasons behind fears and anxieties, how to identify specific triggers and most importantly, some practical techniques to live a more fulfilling life.

Episode Segments:

Fighting Anxiety and Stress with Tami West Tami West explains how her experiences led her from teaching to becoming a motivational speaker and author. She also discusses the three monsters that hold us back - perfectionism, expectations of other people, and sense of control over your life and offers advice on how to beat them. She also has some tips for balancing your life and career.
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The Personal Trainer Learn more about Deborahs co-host Robin Ribeiro, who is a personal trainer. Robin shares her expertise on how to get started on a workout routine, and what to look for in a personal trainer.
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The Breakfast Question Ever wonder if you should have a big breakfast, a small breakfast, or no breakfast at all? Thats our question of the week, and Deborah and Robin give their advice on what you should be doing for your first meal of the day. Deborah also has some more information on her Bridal Fit Challenge.
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Save On Life Without The Monsters At Amazon.com Life without the Monsters: A practical guide to overcoming fear, anxiety, and depression.

Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Tami West Tami began her career with a Bachelor’s degree in biology. She spent the next ten years working in hospitals, physician’s offices, and research labs. But her real love was teaching. In 1999 Tami obtained her Master’s degree in education. It was during her time as a graduate student that she was hospitalized for anxiety disorder. She was able to overcome and taught successfully for ten years. Because of what she had been through as a new teacher, she developed a new-teacher mentoring program for her school. This program is now part of every school in that district. In 2005 Tami left teaching to write her book Life Without the Monsters to help women dealing with worry, fear, stress, and anxiety. It is her passion to help people understand the reasons behind their fears and anxieties, how to identify specific triggers and, most importantly, practical techniques to live a fulfilling life. Her second book, Balancing Your Career and Your Life, will be was released in October 2007. Click here to visit her website