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When was the last time you had a “perfect week” of sleep?  According to a recent survey 78% of respondents couldn’t recall when they last had a “perfect week” of sleep with 55% saying they couldn’t remember the last time they had just one “perfect night”.

We know that getting enough quality sleep is essential to our well-being. In fact, sleep supports a variety of important functions including our metabolism, brain health and can have an impact on certain health conditions like heart disease, obesity and depression.

Commissioned by Herbalife and conducted by OnePoll, the survey asked respondents if they know how to get a good night’s sleep. Less than half said yes.

So, why do so many of us keep short-changing a key component to our health?  And is perfect sleep a pipe dream?

John Heiss, Ph.D., Vice President, Product Innovation, Herbalife, and Nutrition Advisory Board Member is both a scientist and an adventurer. 

As National Plan for Vacation Day approaches on January 30^th, it marks a time to think about the blank canvas of a new calendar and a year’s worth of vacation days to set aside. When it comes to travel, we’re often focused on the destination – but travel experts know that where you stay is just as important. In the spirit of this day, you might want to think about the latest travel trend for a seamless travel experience with all-inclusive accommodations. 

All-Inclusive resorts have seen a rise in popularity over the past few years, resulting in a reimagined experience. With all-inclusive, there is something for diverse interests in the most desirable locations, from families seeking fun and adventure, to milestone getaways, or wellness seekers, all with minimal planning or having to worry about planning or leaving the resort. Whatever the occasion, and no matter who you’re traveling with, there's a resort for that.

As a well-known Travel Journalist, “The Travel Mom” Emily Kaufman is an expert in how to book the perfect stay getaway just in time for National Plan for Vacation Day. Emily will be available to share her wealth of travel knowledge and experience in a lively travel segment in celebration of National Plan for Vacation Day.

Anna O by Mathew Blake is the wholly original story of a young woman who seemingly commits a double murder while sleepwalking (and then never opens her eyes again), and the forensic psychiatrist who alone can get to the truth.

The much-anticipated debut novel is a standalone masterpiece of suspense, intrigue and mystery which generated buzz among publishers even before it was bought in a feverish auction prompting a rights frenzy with a record-breaking 16 international offers within 48 hours of submission.

It resulted from extensive research by the author into the rare psychosomatic disorder known to neurologists as “resignation syndrome” (first reported in the late 1990s) and is inspired by real-life cases of people who commit crimes while sleepwalking, fall into a deep sleep and never wake up.

Sleep is the one genuinely universal human experience.  The average person spends  33 years of their life asleep.  It is a second life, a world we know little about.  What might you have done while you were asleep?

Matthew Blake is a London-based author who has also worked as a screenwriter with the BBC, ITV Studios, and numerous other UK indies.

New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor
is back with a propulsive and topical edge-of-your-seat thriller featuring Pike
Logan as he goes head-to-head with Putin’s henchmen.

Brad Taylor served for more than 20 years in the US Army, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, commonly known as Delta Force, and taught at the Citadel. He commanded multiple troops and a squadron and conducted operations in support of US national interests in Iraq, Afghanistan and other classified locations.  He also holds a Master’s of Science in Defense Analysis and in addition to his writing, he serves as a security consultant on asymmetric threats. Because of his background and up-to-date tactical and operational knowledge, Taylor has become a source for news outlets including FOX, Newsmax, Entertainment Weekly and MSNBC. 

New Year’s Money Resolutions Are For All Ages, Including Younger Generations
Financial Literacy Advocate Offers Parents Tips for Teaching Kids & Teens
Good Money Habits to Last a Lifetime

Financial literacy advocate and journalist, Bobbi Rebell, shares with CONN advice for parents looking to start money talks and lessons with their kids (and even improve their own financial health in 2024!)

This Year’s Holiday Shopping Can Be Next Year’s Ticket to Paradise

Vera Gibbons is a personal finance expert who currently works as a freelance journalist, appearing regularly on national network television. She discusses everything from budgeting to credit card debt to retirement planning. Most recently, she worked as a print and broadcast contributor for Yahoo! Finance. Previously, Vera was a financial contributor for CBS The Early Show. She was responsible for deciphering economic data and explaining what it meant for everyday consumers. 

Body Weight Experts and F45 Coaches answer your questions LIVE.  Coach Jonah and the Professor (Coach Bolden) join Conn Jackson with a truly global Q&A rapid round.  

Have questions for the next podcast with the Body Weight Brothers send them to ConnJackson@gmail.com

Grateful for you and your healthy journy to your inner SuperU. (your best version on YOU)

Did you know that every 3 hours in the United States, a person or vehicle is hit by a train? And, over 60% of vehicle-train collisions happen at active crossings with gates or signals?

Rail Safety may seem like common sense but being in a hurry can cloud the judgment of even the savviest motorist. While train-vehicle incidents are dramatically declining, hundreds of preventable fatal accidents still happen yearly. Joining us to discuss railway safety is John Fleps, Vice President of Safety for Norfolk Southern.