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Houston wellness coach shares inspiring story of self-discovery and healing in new book. Plus, Theater Under the Stars is ready for its season debut!

Posted on · We talk with TaShell Williams about her book 'One Lung to Live', which takes us on a personal journey of how tragedy can produce inspiration and equip us with life lessons that help us become better versions of ourselves. And, live theatre is back, with Theatre Under the Stars announcing its lineup for the upcoming 2022 – 2023 season that starts in September.

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Making & Keeping New Year’s Resolutions: Houston Matters for Thurs., Jan. 2, 2014

Posted on · Can you actually stick to your New Year’s resolutions this year? We talk about making resolutions in a way that’s more attainable. And we’ll hear from some Houstonians who made resolutions in 2013 and kept them. We’ll hear how they made it happen. Plus: We’ll learn about a program that encourages African Americans to eat […]

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Eating What Your Ancestors Ate: Combating Obesity Through Heritage

Posted on · Many people make New Year’s resolutions to eat better and/or lose weight. In 2009, a Department of Health and Human Services report found that 71 percent of African Americans in Houston were obese. To combat that, a non-profit organization called Oldways has created an African Heritage Diet Pyramid, a healthy eating model designed specifically for […]