And now here are your hosts…
The Happy Wednesday Ladies, Joanie Winberg and Angie Strader

Today’s Quote
“The secret of happiness is the determination to be happy always,
rather than wait for our outer circumstances to make one happy.”
~ J. Donald Walters

Today’s Message
Where does happiness come from?
To listen to Joanie and Angie’s inspirational audio tips every week, go to www.Happy Wednesday.com to sign up and receive the Happy Wednesday Broadcast e-mail every Wednesday @ 10:00AM EST.

Until next week, have a Happy Wednesday
Joanie and Angie

Would you like to help make a difference and be “highlighted” on the Happy Wednesday Broadcast?

Simply e-mail your inspirational video, audio or quote/poem with tips to jw@joanwinberg.com with the words Happy Wednesday Broadcast in the subject line. Once accepted we will also include a short introduction about you or your business and a link to your web site.

The Happy Wednesday Broadcast’s mission is for everyone to become aware of how they can make a difference for just a few minutes every Wednesday by choosing one or more of the following:

- Do an act of kindness.
- Forgive someone- make amends with a relationship gone sour.
- Call someone and tell them how much you care.
- Do something special for yourself or the earth.
- Have FUN and laugh more often.

The World Needs More Happy is a place where people can rely on meeting and communicating with like-minded people who are dedicated to achieving happiness in their own world. The World Needs More Happy website has blogs, podcasts and articles to help people look at their own life and their own circumstances and realize that we all have many reasons to be happy no matter what.
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Happy Wednesday!
Welcome to the Happy Wednesday Broadcast…
For another midweek BOOST to help make your Wednesday a
“Power” Day and banish “hump” day from your life forever.

And now here is your host, the Happy Wednesday Lady, Joanie Winberg

Today’s Happy Wednesday Broadcast is brought to you by a very special guest. Enjoy!
Turn up your speakers to listen to today’s tips.

Are you tired of having to deprive yourself of your favorite foods so you can lose weight?

I have great news for you. You don’t have to do that any longer. I’m Dr. Rita Hancock, author of The Eden Diet, and I’m going to give you two much easier-to-follow (AND MORE FUN) ways to lose weight.

First, make sure you’re PHYSICALLY hungry before you eat. Think about it. If you’re overweight, you probably eat mindlessly at times, or because of emotions like stress or boredom, rather than because of true, physical hunger.

To distinguish TRUE hunger from false hunger, take “The Apple Test.” Imagine the food you crave (like a candy bar, for example) sitting on a plate next to an apple. Would you eat the apple? If not, you’re not physically hungry. When you’re physically hungry you’ll eat anything to stop the hunger. But if you ARE hungry enough for the apple, you can skip the apple and eat a LITTLE candy if that’s what you prefer. There’s nothing wrong with eating a treat occasionally, even while you’re on a reducing diet.

That brings me to my next tip. You must eat smaller portions. HALF portions or less if you want to lose weight. You can’t eat a King Size candy bar each time you’re hungry if you expect to lose weight. Eat half of a single serving candy bar as a treat, and save the other half for later. You can do that occasionally, even on a reducing diet.

The idea is to eat ONLY when you’re PHYSICALLY hungry, and to eat smaller portions. If you do that, you can lose weight the easier way—WITHOUT DEPRIVING YOURSELF OF YOUR FAVORITE FOODS.

Rita knows first hand what it is like to overcome obesity. Being Italian, she had access to the world’s most delicious food when she was growing up. Unfortunately, she ate too much of it. By the time Rita was 17 and was 5′1″ tall, she weighed 207 pounds and wore size 20 jeans. Cornell University to study nutrition, Rita lost 75 pounds. And she did it by including occasional treats in her overall low-calorie diet, and by eating less and exercising more.

Dr. Hancock is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist with a subspecialty board certification in Pain Management. She has been in full time practice in Norman, Oklahoma for ten years.

The Happy Wednesday Broadcast is dedicated to making a difference in the world as a “Friendly” weekly reminder to empower yourself every Wednesday, by doing such things as an act of kindness or forgiving someone. Now we have added one more thing to the list; consciously do something to celebrate the earth every Wednesday.

Special Message from Joanie Winberg

Would you like to help make a difference and be “highlighted” on the Happy Wednesday Broadcast?
Simply e-mail your inspirational video, audio or poem with tips to jw@joanwinberg.com with the words Happy Wednesday Broadcast in the subject line. Once accepted we will also include a short introduction about you or your business and a link to your website.

Our mission is for everyone to become aware of how they can make a difference for just a few minutes every Wednesday by choosing one or more of the following:

- Do an act of kindness.
- Forgive someone- make amends with a relationship gone sour.
- Call someone and tell them how much you care.
- Do something special for yourself or the earth.
- Have FUN and laugh more often.

Until next week, have a Happy Wednesday!

Joanie Winberg,
A Business/Personal Coach specializing in Divorce, Speaker,
Human Behavior Consultant and a Certified Laughter Leader.

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What’s New

Meet the Chocolate Spa Getaway Contest winner…
CONGRATULATIONS Gina Loster from St. Charles, IL. Keep reading…

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Happy Wednesday!
Welcome to the Happy Wednesday Broadcast…
For another midweek BOOST to help make your Wednesday a
“Power” Day and banish “hump” day from your life forever.

And now here is your host, the Happy Wednesday Lady, Joanie Winberg

A Special Message
~ Steve Wilson

“Great leaders know that if employees don’t find some fun about their jobs on a regular basis, morale will sag, followed in short order by productivity and customer service. They know that encouraging positive humor and discouraging toxic humor will increase job satisfaction, communications and customer rapport, and will ward off charges of harassment or a hostile work environment.

They use humor and a light touch to reward and to deftly harmonize and smooth over certain conflicts. They use the light touch to boost optimism and allay anxieties. They encourage good-natured banter and discourage zingers and put-down humor.”
Steve Nelson
Known internationally as The Joyologist and the Cheerman of the Bored, Steve is the
Founder of the World Laughter Tour and creator of a popular and effective laughter therapy program, organizing laughter clubs, training Certified Laughter Leaders and preventing hardening of the attitudes.

8 Tips on How to Let Go and Have FUN!
From the book “Play or Pay- 77 Ways to Have Fun” (author- Susan Schanerman).

1) Dry your hair by sticking your head out the car window.

2) Make a list of the silly things you would like to try once.

3) Helen Keller said, “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” Do something daring.

4) Play your favorite show tunes and sing along at the top of your lungs…dancing optional.

5) Make a date with yourself. Take yourself to a favorite spot that you haven’t been to in ages.

6) Take a “Well Day” from work or from life, in general, instead of a sick day! Notice how much better you feel!

7) Buy a disposable camera…take pictures for no apparent reason…let your creative juices flow.

What does it mean to “let your hair down”? When was the last time you did it?

Special Message from Joanie Winberg, The Happy Wednesday Lady…

Would you like to help make a difference and be “highlighted” on the Happy Wednesday Broadcast?
Simply e-mail your inspirational video, audio or poem with tips to jw@joanwinberg.com with the words Happy Wednesday Broadcast in the subject line. Once accepted we will also include a short introduction about you or your business and a link to your website.

Our mission is for everyone to become aware of how they can make a difference for just a few minutes every Wednesday by choosing one or more of the following:

- Do an act of kindness.
- Forgive someone- make amends with a relationship gone sour.
- Call someone and tell them how much you care.
- Do something special for yourself or the earth.
- Have FUN and laugh more often.

Until next week, have a Happy Wednesday!

Joanie Winberg,
A Business/Personal Coach specializing in Divorce, Speaker,
Human Behavior Consultant and a Certified Laughter Leader.

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What’s New
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How to enter the contest…

Tell us in 300 words or less why YOUR FRIEND deserves a Chocolate Spa Getaway Weekend. (For example has she had some extenuating circumstances, struggles, challenges, or just plain needs a break?) Best of all, if your story is chosen, you get to go, too!!

Imagine all expenses paid…a poolside room for three (3) days/two (2) nights at the gorgeous Hotel Hershey, air fare, limo service to and from the hotel, over $400 worth of spa treatments and much, much more! Tell me more…

Today’s Quote-
“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.”
~ Unknown author

Today’s Tip-
When we see a butterfly, our thoughts may be…what a beautiful creature! How wonderful to fly about freely, bringing beauty to whomever’s path it crosses. We don’t think about the journey that butterfly took to become this awesome display of nature.

This butterfly was once a creeping and colorless caterpillar. Who, may or may not survive harsh weather, a landscaper’s freewheeling tool or just simply the process it must undergo to become that beautiful butterfly.

And that cocoon… some say how they wish they could be in a cocoon. They see it as a “safe” place, a warm and comforting place. But, like the butterfly of this quote, it could also be construed as a dark place, a lonely place, wondering how long before the “light” shines through.

The hope of becoming that beautiful butterfly can inspire. If a little caterpillar can transform into a beautiful butterfly… what are our possibilities? The “transformation” part may be difficult. It may be a quick transformation, it may take longer.

BE PATIENT! Like a butterfly, there is beauty in all of us. When you shed your cocoon and spread your beautiful wings, the world will be waiting.

Special Message from Joanie Winberg, The Happy Wednesday Lady…

Would you like to help make a difference and be “highlighted” on the Happy Wednesday Broadcast?
Simply e-mail your inspirational video, audio or poem with tips to jw@joanwinberg.com with the words Happy Wednesday Broadcast in the subject line. Once accepted we will also include a short introduction about you or your business and a link to your website.

My dream is for everyone to become aware of how they can make a difference for just a few minutes every Wednesday by choosing one or more of the following:

- Do an act of kindness.
- Forgive someone- make amends with a relationship gone sour.
- Call someone and tell them how much you care.
- Do something special for yourself or the earth.
- Have FUN and laugh more often.

Until next week, have a Happy Wednesday!

Joanie Winberg,
A Business/Personal Coach specializing in Divorce, Speaker,
Human Behavior Consultant and a Certified Laughter Leader.

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What’s New
MEET Our Sponsors for the Chocolate Spa Getaway Weekend and receive free gifts!

How to enter the contest…

Tell us in 300 words or less why YOUR FRIEND deserves a Chocolate Spa Getaway Weekend. (For example has she had some extenuating circumstances, struggles, challenges, or just plain needs a break?) Best of all, if your story is chosen, you get to go, too!!

Imagine all expenses paid…a poolside room for three (3) days/two (2) nights at the gorgeous Hotel Hershey, air fare, limo service to and from the hotel, over $400 worth of spa treatments and much, much more! Tell me more…

Today’s midweek boost is brought to you by Cami Walker of www.29gifts.org
Thank you for all your inspiration!

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Special Message from Joanie Winberg, The Happy Wednesday Lady:

Would you like to help make a difference and be “highlighted” on the Happy Wednesday Broadcast?

Just e-mail your inspirational video, audio or poem with tips to jw@joanwinberg.com with the words Happy Wednesday Broadcast in the subject line. Once accepted we will also include a short introduction about you and a link to your website.

My dream is for everyone to become aware of how they can make a difference for just a few minutes every Wednesday by choosing one or more of the following:

- Do an act of kindness.
- Forgive someone- make amends with a relationship gone sour.
- Call someone and tell them how much you care.
- Do something special for yourself or the earth.
- Have FUN and laugh more often.

Until next week, have a Happy Wednesday!

Joanie Winberg,
A Business/Personal Coach specializing in Divorce, Speaker,
Human Behavior Consultant and a Certified Laughter Leader.

To learn more about powerful tools to help eliminate harmful stress and bring more joy and happiness into your life, go to www.HappyWednesday.com.

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Single Again! Now What? with your host, Joanie Winberg.

Show Time: Every Wednesday evening @ 6:00PM EST
Call in: 347- 215-6997

Tonight’s Show

February 25, 2009

Guest: Patty Hansen
Topic: Author of the new Chicken Soup for the Soul book- “Divorce and Recovery”-
101 Stories about Surviving and Thriving after Divorce

Michael, who defied all odds after being shot in the head, is a husband, father, social worker, author, and inspirational speaker. His “miraculous” comeback story was first published in Chicken Soup for the Christian Family Soul. He has a CD of 12 of his inspirational short stories, entitled POSSIBLE, available on his web site. For more information, go to www.InspirationByMike.com

“A Lesson in Love”
By Michael Jordan Segal, MSW

Audio- “A Lesson in Love”

“I never liked rings. I do not wear a high school ring; I do not wear a college ring; and I did not want to wear a wedding ring. This was not because I did not want people to know that I was married, but because I just did not feel comfortable with a ring on my finger.

After graduating from college I finally was about to “pop the question” to my high school sweetheart, Sharon Gail Weingarton, who continually was at my side when I was almost fatally injured during a robbery.

Sharon was the best — pretty, kind, sweet, and good-hearted. However, what would she say when I proposed and said that I did not want to wear a wedding ring? I practiced what I was going to say to her. I thought long and hard. I finally decided that there was no answer to my dilemma. I would simply tell her, and then wait five minutes listening to her explode.

So that night I proposed, and afterwards I told Sharon that I was not going to wear a ring. I simply said: “I just don’t like rings. I don’t wear a high school ring…” I expected Sharon to become enraged: “WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU’RE NOT GOING TO WEAR A WEDDING RING?”

However, instead, I merely heard silence. After what in my mind seemed like an eternity, Sharon calmly remarked: “Fine. If you don’t want to wear a wedding ring, I won’t change my name. I will not call myself Sharon Segal.”

On our Fifteenth Anniversary, I remembered my first lesson of marriage that was taught to me by my wife Sharon Gail Segal as I looked down upon the ring on my ring finger — COMPROMISE.”

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Special Message from Joanie Winberg, The Happy Wednesday Lady:

Would you like to be “highlighted” on the Happy Wednesday Broadcast?

Just e-mail your inspirational or motivational video, audio or poem with tips to jw@joanwinberg.com with the words Happy Wednesday Broadcast in the subject line. Once accepted we will also include a short introduction about you and a link to your website.

My dream is for everyone to become aware of how they can make a difference for just a few minutes every Wednesday by choosing one or more of the following:

- Do an act of kindness.
- Forgive someone- make amends with a relationship gone sour.
- Call someone and tell them how much you care.
- Do something special for yourself or the earth.
- Have FUN and laugh more often.

Until next week, have a Happy Wednesday!

To learn more about powerful tools to help eliminate harmful stress and bring more joy and happiness into your life, go to www.HappyWednesday.com.

Joanie Winberg is the Founder of the National Association of Divorce for Women and Children. We understand the challenges of divorce. You are not alone. For more information, go to www.FreshStartAfterDivorce.com.
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Single Again! Now What? with your host, Joanie Winberg.

Each week, Joanie’s special guests will share tips to support, encourage, inspire, make you laugh or just be the right thing you need to hear at this time in your life.

Show Time: Every Wednesday evening @ 6:00PM EST
Call in: 347- 215-6997

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Joanie Winberg,
A Business/Personal Coach- specializing in Divorce, Speaker,
Human Behavior Consultant, and a Certified Laughter Leader