Whine Down with Jana Kramer

Jana and Mike whine down with former Bachelor Nick Viall, who has a lot to share about relationships. What happens when two STRONG personalities are in a relationship?   He also has valuable advice on how to deal with anxiety.

Remember Mike’s iPhone game spening problem? It hasn’t  been resolved yet. David Bach, author of The Latte Factor, is here to help with couples and their money issues! You can make small changes to your lifestyle that result in huge financial rewards.

Plus, Jana and Mike offer some help for a listener who has never been kissed.

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It’s the 1 year anniversary of Whine Down, and we’re celebrating with an announcement that Mike is excited about. 

Mike and Jana talk to the couple that aided Mike through his recovery from sex addiction. Jason and Shelly Martinkus share their work in overcoming infidelity and managing feelings of betrayal and shame in a marriage.

 Then, Mike and Jana help a listener whose husband’s gambling addiction is snowballing into a much more complicated problem.

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Gold Medal winning gymnast Shawn Johnson joins the Whine Down crew this week! She gets real about the pressure she felt from her coaches, and she and Jana have a deep connection over their experience with miscarriages. 

Plus, Mike learns an important lesson about how he reacts to conflict. 

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Jana and Mike let us in on a game they play to work out their issues in a playful way... until things get heated. 

And Jana is still at war with the “hot nannies”, so we talk to the owner of a nanny agency. She shares some amazing advice on what people should look for when picking a caregiver for your children. 

But that leads to the topic on everyone’s mind: why do people “cheat down”? What makes someone cheat with a less attractive person than their partner? You won’t believe Jana’s take!

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Mike is off having a very important “procedure” done, so Jana and Sara try to wrap their minds around what a vasectomy actually is. We get some helpful information from a doctor, and we hear different perspectives from men who have been there themselves.Then Mike gives us a play-by-play of everything that went down in the operating room. Plus, Jana lets us in on the crazy fight she got into with Stephanie Pratt from The Hills!

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Jana and Mike learn the power of writing their own love letters when they hang out with Jeremy and Audrey Roloff from Little People, Big World. They share some valuable lessons they’ve picked up on how to plan your marriage to be a success. 

Meanwhile, to talk about an example of plans that AREN’T a success, Seth Crossno, a survivor of the Fyre Festival stops by. He tells us what REALLY went down on that island and what he’s doing to make sure it never happens again. 

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What could be better than this...The Whine is  live from the Napa Valley Wine Train!

Tanya Rad from Scrubbing In stops by to share her experience as a single woman in the entertainment industry and we hear about a Bachelor contestant she may have some sparks with.

Then Blake Hortsmann from The Bachelorette joins us, and Jana plays matchmaker with one of her close friends.

Plus, Jana and Mike help advise a listener whose partner is facing sex addiction.

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We’re Whining Down live! And we brought a panel of experts to answer all your questions! Dr. Jenn Mann helps Jana and Mike resolve an argument from earlier in the day, and we hear about a major secret Mike has been keeping. And we hear some amazing advice on what you can do if you no longer find your partner attractive. 

Plus, Alan Bersten from Dancing with the Stars stops by to give Sara a dancing lesson that may be a little too intense, AND Jana performs her brand new song! 

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Possibilitarian and life coach Cherie Healey returns to help us answer questions about how to deal with an indecisive partner, anxiety when moving to a new place, and insecurities that come with being on TV.

And the tears start to flow once get open and honest about what we need to work on in a relationship. 

Plus, we hear some incredible advice on what you should do if you feel like the passion is fading from your relationship.

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 Mike is ready to open up about sex addiction, as he reaches 1 year of sobriety. It’s an addiction that is difficult for people to understand, so Jana and Mike reveal some of the challenges they’ve faced that they’ve never spoken about before. And Mike answers some common questions about his treatment, and where they go from here as a married couple. 

Then they talk to Jo Piazza, from the Committed Podcast, about what makes their marriage strong, and what they hope other families can learn from their story. 

Plus, what is “snowplow parenting”?? Jana and Mike get to the bottom of it, and try to predict what types of parents they’ll be as their children get older. 

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Jana and Mike have been obsessed with the college bribery scandal, and Jana realizes she’s kind of split on the topic. How far would you go to make sure your kids have a better life? Would she do the same for Jolie?? 

Are you a hoarder?  Dorothy the Organizer from A&E’s Hoarders will help you stay clutter-free. She has a 5 point system that you have to hear to help you on the way to a cleaner home.  Dorothy also shares the connections she found between hoarding belongings and overeating.

Kristy Morrell jumps in, a nutritionist & dietician, to help Jana and Sara understand a healthy relationship between food and exercise, and how to teach your kids good exercise habits.

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The fangirling is high on Whine Down this week, first with Danny Tanner himself,  Bob Saget. He tells us some legendary stories from his comedy career, the early days of Full House, and his new show Videos After Dark. We talk about using comedy as a way to cope with grief, and he opens up about the death of his sister, and his work in raising awareness for scleroderma, the disease that took her life.

And then we challenge Mike’s skepticism when Hollywood Medium Tyler Henry stops by. He explains his process for interpreting the supernatural, and tells us about something he saw in Jana that nobody else could have predicted.

Do you believe that men get colds “worse” than women do? Mike and Jana definitely disagree on this. And we hear the results of their tantric therapy session.

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Jana opens up to Dr. Jenn Mann about a secret she's been keeping.  She doesn't want to admit that it could be a problem but it very well may be.

Then we talk sex, and are ready to answer your questions about intimacy and sex.

And Real Housewives of Orange County star Heather Dubrow stops by to tell us how we actually should be eating and how to improve all aspects of life by making a few simple changes to your diet.

Plus Mike opens up about his love for Boyz II Men and spending his birthday with them and we hear which celebrity is at the top of Jana’s bucket list. 

You don't want to miss the update on Sara’s situation with Ty, and what happened when Jana gave him a “talking to”.  And Sara reveals details of a dinner with one of the biggest celebrities in the universe.

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Jana’s friends Brian Kelley from Florida Georgia Line and his wife Brittany stop by to tell us the secret to their love story.  And when it comes to believing in soul mates, which side will they take... Jana's or Michael's? And they reveal their plans for kids!

Plus, Jana tries to understand if there’s such a thing as “too much time together”.

This is an interview you don’t want to miss a second of, because you never know who might drop in!HINT:  SURPRISE GUEST ALERT

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Mike shares a breakthrough he had over the weekend that unlocks a source of his anxiety and intimacy issues, and it helps Jana learn something about him she never realized before. They work through the issues on air and share a very real discovery.  

Then Jana and Mike hang out with fertility specialist , Kristin Bendikson, MD of USC Fertility, and she answers some of your questions about infertility. She shares some incredibly valuable advice and tells us at what age women should start considering freezing their eggs, what factors can lead to a miscarriage, and how endometriosis can affect pregnancy.  

And we check in with Producer Jen!

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It’s Jana and Mike’s first weekend away since Jace was born, and they’re cutting loose at Pebble Beach! And fresh off the golf course, Chris Harrison stops in to tell us all about his new relationship, and he tells us about the worst advice he gave to a Bachelor. 

And Wells Adams from The Bachelor hangs out, and we find out if his girlfriend Sarah Hyland is “the one”. 

Plus Jana and Mike had one of the scariest experiences of their entire lives, and they work it all out on the air. 

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Jana experiences a truly triggering interview when she talks to Dimitri, Ashley & Vanessa from Seeking Sister Wife on TLC. They try to clear up Jana’s confusion, and explain how this family unit works for them. But Jana and Mike cannot understand how jealousy doesn’t affect their relationship. And we hang out with Nicole Williams, wife of former NFL player Larry English, about her life on WAGS. She lets us in on her husband’s transition from professional sports to retired life, and what effect that had on their marriage. And Jana starts to realize that she might actually be a WAG herself! Plus, we settle a HUGE razor debate going on in Jana and Mike’s bathroom. 

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Mike and Jana are at it again... An argument began moments before they started this show, now it's up to you  to decide who's right and who's wrong.

Besides that, Mike still wants a motorcycle, but he has to convince Jana first. They’ve got a surprise guest on the show this week with some motorcycle information that will blow both of their minds. And after seeing articles about celebrities raising their kids with a “genderless approach”, Mike has some thoughts. Should you let your child pick its own gender? Plus, we talk to Caitlin from Love After Lockup about how her relationship has changed since her husband was released from prison, and what were the conjugal visits like?!

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Jana goes into major fangirl mode when she talks to fitness expert Jillian Michaels, but she’s not afraid to bring up Jillian’s controversial comments about the ketogenic diet. Jillian explains what the backlash was like, and why she stands by her statement. 

Then we talk to a fertility specialist from USC, who answers all of your questions about pregnancy and beyond.

And after a HUGE argument over the weekend, Jana has a lot on her mind to bring up to Mike, which might make things worse.  

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Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger whines down with us this week, and she's got some knowledge to drop on Jana and Mike about infidelity. She has some expert insight as to why people cheat, and some tips on how to live with someone who's cheated. But she and Jana MAJORLY disagree on how to pickup men. 

And Jana has a shocking secret to admit to Mike from years ago in their relationship. 

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It’s the first podcast of 2019, and the question on everyone’s mind is: What is going on with Jana’s friend Sara?? We finally have an update on the ultimatum she gave her longtime boyfriend, and we get honest about if ultimatums ever really work. 

Then, Mariah K Lyons of ASTARA drops in, with a lesson for Jana and Mike about the real life applications of crystals, and after the two of them get a crystal reading, we find out if the two skeptics are converted. And Jana and Mike discuss if taking a nude photo is ever harmless. 

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Dancing with the Stars champion Sharna Burgess is here to Whine Down this week! She shares some insight into what led her partner, Bobby Bones, to 1st place despite his poor dancing early on. And she offers some deep insight on body image and “the journey to loving yourself”, including some simple tips on how to improve the way you see yourself. Then, Jana and Mike talk to Steve Dziedzic, founder of Lasting.com, a marriage health app backed by TheKnot. which offers accessible and effective couples counseling. It’s a game changer for people who want to strengthen their marriage but don’t like couples therapy.  And we hear from Jana’s Nashville girlfriends, because they have a lot of thoughts on Mike’s choice for a pantry door in their new home.  Click here to check out Sharna’s new workout video, “Jive”

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Before we get started with this week’s show, Jana and Mike hop on to address some negativity that went down on Jana’s social media, and the steps they’re taking to fight it. Jana and Mike are just happy to be out of the house for their first time since the birth of baby Jace. Mike shares some intimate thoughts about the bond he’s already felt with his son in the first week of his life.  Then, they talk to psychoanalyst Dr. Gail Saltz about some easy ways Jana can deal with postpartum anxiety, and she helps Jana and Mike resolve an intense disagreement about where the family is spending the holidays.  Plus, actress and former Power Ranger Cirena Vincent stops by, to share the story of how she was told she’d never be able to have kids naturally, and now she’s just a few weeks away from the birth of her first child! She and Jana majorly bond over the difficulties of pregnancy, and she opens up about what she fights with her boyfriend over, just to see how similar it is to Mike and Jana!

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The big day has finally arrived for Jana and Mike, and they're taking you along every step of the way. Hear their honest and personal thoughts on the night before the birth of their son, and in the car on the way to the hospital. They take you inside the operating room, so you can hear the reactions during the first moments of Jace's life. 

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It’s getting close to the big day for Jana and Mike, and the pressure is on! Jana is hyper focused on what might be contractions, and she addresses an uncomfortable and unusual question about childbirth.  Psychologist Hillary Goldsher (www.drhillarygoldsher.com) is in studio to help address Jana’s struggles with anxiety. She gives both Jana and Mike some incredibly helpful tools for dealing with the attacks, and Mike gets honest with Jana about his difficulty with managing her anxiety. 

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It’s Jana’s Baby Shower day! And coming by to help celebrate and lend some fatherly advice is Boris Kodjoe from Station 19 and House of Cards. He lays it all down for Mike, and demonstrates the importance of individuality in a marriage, and why it’s not good to be your child’s friend.   Then Justin and Emily Baldoni drop in, for an honest talk about breastfeeding, and since Jana and Mike are expecting a baby boy, they all get into what it means to be “man enough”, and how to teach their son gender equality.   And we talk to the ladies of “I Mom So Hard”, and get a hysterical look at some of the less glamorous parts of parenting.

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Jana and Mike sit down with Dr. Leslie Gustafson, an intimacy expert and marriage and family therapist. She helps uncover some truths about their relationship, and Mike is left in tears after hearing it.  Then Dr. Sonia Batra, a dermatologist from The Doctors, checks in, to help Jana and Mike understand the importance of taking care of their skin.  And we find out a crazy secret that Jana only does when she’s totally alone.  

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Eric Winter from The Rookie stops by, and he tells Jana and Mike all about how his wife reacts when he has to film a steamy sex scene for a role, and how he feels when he has to watch her kiss other people, because she’s ALSO an actress!    Then, straight from Jana’s alma mater of Dancing with the Stars, The Bachelor’s Grocery Store Joe and his dance partner Jenna Johnson waltz in! Jenna reveals a big secret about Joe that she learned after spending hours and hours dancing closely with him, and we hear about a huge project Joe has planned for after Dancing with the Stars comes to an end.   And Jana and Mike offer up another Relationship Challenge!

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Fran Drescher (The Nanny) stops by to whine down this week! She shares some life changing advice on how to put yourself in the right headspace first thing in the morning. And she opens up about her struggle with cancer, and what people can do to keep themselves healthy.  Also, we hear if she’d ever reboot The Nanny! Plus, Jana and Mike get into it on the show, after Mike has a negative reaction to being asked if “he’s okay”. 

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We’re getting closer to baby #2 for Jana and Mike, so they’re working out all the decisions they have to make before the big day. Like how to get to the hospital, emergency C-Sections, midwives and at-home births and literally everything else. If you’re a parent or expect to be one, you need to listen to this! Then Jana reveals what really goes on during their couples therapy sessions, and plays with the idea of doing a LIVE therapy talk.  And we’ve got a new challenge for all the wives out there!

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Nicole Ari Parker from Empire is here to whine down! She’s got a gift for Mike that has Jana in tears, and she shares some crucial advice about how to handle 2 kids.  Then Laura Charanza joins us, to share her expertise on dealing with narcissists. She tells us how to spot someone with toxic behavior and if there’s any hope for a narcissist to change.  And we find out what happens when Mike tells Jana he doesn’t believe in soul mates. 

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Designer Rachel Zoe is on to talk about what it’s like running a fashion empire and being an involved mother of 2. And she and Jana bond over their daughters obsession with playing “dress up”. Then Jana’s friend Bobby Bones stops by to talk about a huge secret he’s trying to keep from everybody on Dancing with the Stars, and Jana gives him some veteran advice for how he can get the most out of being on the show. And, Mike admits a very intimate secret he planned for Jana

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Samantha Harris from Dancing with the Stars stops by the studio to Whine Down with Jana, and to share some stories from her incredible journey with cancer. She has some tips that are as simple as changing your laundry detergent that might help save your life from cancer. And Jana's friend Julie Solomon is hanging out too. You've got to hear the story of how they became friends, because it's one of the most unusual and unlikely friendships out there. Then, Jana and Mike talk about what happens to the last name when a couple gets divorced. Does someone have to change their name back? Can you get a name in a divorce??

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Jana and Mike kick off the show by addressing some of the criticism Jana got for last week's talk about virginity. We hear how she really feels about being accused of "virgin shaming". Then, Erin Falconer, author of "How to Get Sh*t Done" stops by. You've got to hear the simple tips she has for getting more done in a day, and setting aside more time for yourself.  Jana sits down with legendary meditation expert Mallika Chopra, and we hear why teaching meditation to your kids could save their lives.  Plus,  Jana and Mike help a listener who is going through a horrible situation with her husband. 

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Chris Harrison, host of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, whines down with Jana! She confronts Chris about the controversial choice of Colton as the next Bachelor, and we find out if Chris would ever go on the show. Also, Mike shares his story of how he was almost on The Bachelorette! Then Jana and Mike start working on their Halloween costumes, and they have an honest conversation about the right age to lose your virginity.

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Dr. Raj is hanging out in the studio this week, and she offers Jana some crucial advice about her pregnancy that could save her life. She also shares some incredibly important information about personal health, and she debunks some myths about cellulite that will blow your mind. Then MJ from Shahs of Sunset stops by to talk about her new marriage, her pregnancy journey, and how she resolved differences with her husband about having children. And Jana faces the hard truth about knowing when to let go of a longtime friend.

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Jana does a deep dive into the wild world of sororities, frats, and Greek life this week. We hear crazy stories from women that are going through rush right now, and Mike opens up about the hazing that goes on in professional sports. And we get an update from Jana’s friend Sara about her engagement!

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It’s a Real Housewife party this week, when Jana opens her doors to some of the wildest ladies on TV.   She sits down with Leanne Locken, who gives Jana’s friend Sara some unforgettable advice, and she gets very real and honest about her difficult upbringing, in a very “Leanne” way.   Then, Emily Simpson from RHOC calls in and talks about what it’s like to be new to the Real Housewives, and how she’s handling life in the public eye.   And we hear from Monique Samuels from Real Housewives of Potomac, and find out that she and Jana have shockingly similar lives.

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Jana and Mike get raw and real in this episode, when they go head to head with psychologist Dr. Wendy Walsh. She gives some incredibly valuable advice on how to deal with ultimatums and how to best communicate your needs to your partner. But things turn really heavy when she gets Mike to open up about being love avoidant and his issues with intimacy.   Then, numerologist Remington Donovan comes by to give Jana and Mike a reading, and he puts Mike’s skepticism to the test. He reveals some details about Mike and Jana’s careers and relationship that freaked everybody out.

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Jana and Mike welcome astrologist Debra Silverman to the show, to give her insight on what our star signs reveal about ourselves. She blows Mike’s mind when she reveals something about him that may transform him from a skeptic to a believer. We find out more about Jana and Mike’s relationship when they take a deeper look into what’s going on in their dreams. And, we Jana gives some incredible advice on how to deal with difficult mother in laws.

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Superstar medium John Edward joins Jana in studio! He tells Jana and Mike a crazy detail about their future together, and tries to break Mike of his skepticism. And you have to hear the story of how John tried to influence the star sign of his son... before he was born. Then Jana and Mike share some exciting details from the world of potty training.

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Jana and Mike have a huge announcement to make: the gender of their new baby!   Then, sex therapist Leslie Gustafson calls in with some crucial advice on what to do if your partner has a different love language than you.    And Jana shares some tips on how to manage anxiety, and we hear her honest thoughts on “mom guilt”

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This week, Jana reveals one of her deepest secret anxieties, that will blow your mind when you hear it, and she changes a listener’s entire life with some incredibly honest relationship advice.   Jana and Jen make good on their promise to binge watch The Handmaid’s Tale, and we have one of the stars of the Emmy nominated show in the studio to break down what has everyone so obsessed.  And you won’t believe the crazy year Maddie & Tae have had, but we’ve got them in-studio to get the real story on what happened with their record label, and hear some secrets about their relationships..

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Jana sits down with her close friends from Nashville to talk about their parenting pet peeves, the problem with participation trophies, and some advice on how to recover from infidelity.  Then, her pal Kristen Brust stops by, and gives some incredible advice for anyone that’s experienced loss, and the two share an extremely emotional and real moment as they bond over pregnancy difficulties. 

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Jana and Mike have a HUGE announcement that will change the rest of their lives.  Omar Epps stops by to talk about fatherhood and share some of the lessons he’s learned.  Then, psychic Thomas John gives Jana and Mike a reading that reveals some secrets about their relationship and their future together. 

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Jana whines down with Mayim Bialik, the star of Blossom and The Big Bang Theory, to get her insight on navigating motherhood, finding balance with her career, and the joy of organizing Legos. Listen to find out what happened when Mayim went on a dating site, and how Jana feels about posting her child on social media. 

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Marissa Jaret Winokour hangs out with Jana to compare notes about their experience on Dancing with the Stars, and what it’s like raising her son while her husband is away at work. Then Jana chats with Rhea Wahlberg about running your own business, being married to a famous person, and the hardest job of all: being a mom.

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Jana is back to go a bit deeper into the topic of sex and intimacy. After addressing the fallout from last week’s episode, she gives an update on what has changed in her relationship with Mike after their breakthrough. Then, Cherie Healey returns to answer all of your sex questions, and there are no limits.

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It’s the Sex episode! Jana’s husband Mike returns to talk about the male side of problems with physical intimacy.  You won’t believe the breakthrough Jana and Mike have when they talk to Relationship expert Cherie Healey. The revelations they have about each other leave everyone in the studio speechless. 

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Jana tackles what it means to be a mom, and how to find balance with other parts of her life.  Spiritual Healer Shiva Rose stops by, with tips on how baths and meditation can help moms relax, and she gives Jana a suggestion involving a Jade egg.  Then Jana sits down with Siri Daly, and she dishes on why her husband Carson Daly drives her nuts when he eats an Everything bagel

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