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Halloween Help: Reaching Radio Listeners All Over the Country Today

Today, which, of course, is the day before Halloween -- a candy-gorging holiday I call Spooky Sugar Overload Day -- I am doing radio interviews galore.

Here's a quick look at my schedule today:

• WGVU-AM/FM (NPR), "Morning Show with Shelley Irwin," Grand Rapids, Michigan. 9:10 to 9:30 AM (Airs at 9:50 am)
• "Something You Should Know" with Mike Carruthers. 10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Airs in mid-November on 210 radio stations in 180 markets.
• KIRX-AM, Kirksville, Missouri, "Area Scene," with Dustin Page. 10:35 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.
• KCIS-AM, "Living Christian," "Health Watch," Shoreline, Washington, with Michelle Mendoza. 11 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
• Live online chat on Gather.com. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• My own radio show at 2:30 p.m. Interview with Dr. Mehmet Oz on Stop SUGAR SHOCK! Radio.

Remember that if you can't make my Stop SUGAR SHOCK! Radio show live at 2:30 p.m. today, you can always listen afterwards to the interview with Dr. Mehmet Oz on Stop SUGAR SHOCK! Radio. Likewise, you can catch my "Something You Should Know" interview with Mike Carruthers.

Halloween Fun: Listen to One of Two Chats With Radio Host Frankie Boyer

Today, the amiable, talented radio host Frankie Boyer -- who hosts the acclaimed "Frankie Boyer Show" on WBIX Business 1060 in the Boston area -- chatted with me about how to help children have a happy, healthy Halloween. Her show is also heard on www.crni.net, Channel 6.

FYI, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Frankie back in July -- also interviewed me for her other show on Lifestyle Talk Radio Network, where the segment is archived. Make sure to click on the first hour on Oct. 29. You can listen at any time.

You'll hear us talk about how the average child consumes 20 teaspoons to 50 teaspoons on Halloween night alone! "You can have fun on Halloween and not have it be all about the sugar," I told Frankie. Tune in now.

Halloween Pre-Fun on the Radio -- "Tron Talk" in Colorado Springs

For the next three days, I'm giving more tips to have a happy but healthy Halloween. For instance, I just appeared on "Tron Talk" for KCMN-AM, which broadcasts to Colorado Springs and southern Colorado. Host Tron Simpson was a really fun, energetic host, who really cares about his listeners and wants to help them. Of course, all radio hosts do, right?

SUGAR SHOCK! Takes to Hawaii Air Waves

Today, you can catch me on 97.55 KHNR in Honululu, Hawaii from 3:05 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. EST when I'll be interviewed by David Snow.

Ah, wouldn't it be nice to be in that glorious place right now!

By the way, you can listen live to me, thanks to streaming technology.

SUGAR SHOCK! Info Reaches Audiences of KWNA in Nevada

Today, I'm helping radio listeners in Nevada to have a healthy Halloween.

At 10:10 a.m., I'll be on KWNA in Winnemucca, chatting with the lively, fun host Rodd Stowell.

Folks, I want to help you learn that Halloween does not need to be associated with candy.

Howard Stern Show Poked Fun of Me & I Laughed All the While: Thanks, Guys, For Your Support!

Remember, I told you last week how I hung up on the Howard Stern Show without knowing it?

Well, they aired the segment in which I'm laughing, giggling and getting all awkward and embarrassed but trying to get the point across that sugar can turn your kids into "Sugar Brats."

Now, I want to thank you, all you guys, and one woman, for writing me!

It was nice to hear from so many of you. Phew! I guess, gauging from your remarks, I didn't make a complete fool of myself after all!

As far as I'm concerned, I'm happy to bring an element of fun and levity to the subject of sugar.

Check out some of the kind remarks posted to my blog from listeners.

Now, here are some comments sent directly to me:

Here's what Michael wrote:

"I heard you on Howard today. You were great! If more folks would just lighten up and play along, we would all be better for it. I have diabetes and will surf your site for info. Thanks -- something I would not be doing if you were not on Howard. Thanks again."

David says:

"Heard you on the Howard Stern Show! Just want you to know I thought you did a great job...considering who you had to talk to.... and i think you totally got your message across..."

And Brian reassured me:

"Fear not. You came off great. Early on, you were laughing, and that was great. I'm a long- time listener to Howard. `The Jack and Rod' interview really do not make fun of people/interviewees in any personal sense. It is very situational, and actually I get impressed with the patience that most people exhibit. The humorous aspect of the interview (for me) is the creativity of the set-up, not often the embarrassment of the interviewee. Congrats, you were very pleasant."

You can read more listeners' thoughts here.

I'm wondering: Would I have been so good natured if I'd still been ramped up on sugar? 'Course, The Howard Stern Show wouldn't have come calling.

By the way, you'll be amused to know that my ex-boyfriend Mark said that when I kicked sugar, I became more funny! How's that for a nice benefit!?

SUGAR SHOCK! Talk Reaches Utah and Michigan Today

Today, I'm doing two radio interviews. First, I'm being interviewed for Grapevine Radio's show, "Healthy, Wealthy Wow" out of Salt Lake City (from 2:10 to 2:30 pm EST). I'll be interviewed by host Kim Powers Stilson.

Kim is not only a radio host, but she's also a positioning and marketing strategist, writer and long-time PR positioning and marketing authority. I'm intrigued by the fact that she and her husband have three children and three dogs and that she enjoys yoga, Irish history, gardening and is a certified feng shui practitioner.

"Healthy Wealthy Wow" is a daily online-only radio program that airs Mondays through Fridays from 12-1:00 p.m. MST on the Grapevine Radio Network. The show reviews health products and books, and features interviews with health experts.

Meanwhile, early this evening from 6:10 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST, I'll be interviewed on WILS 1320 AM's "Ebling and You" show out of Lansing, Michigan.

The host is Jack Ebling, a former Lansing State Journal sportswriter, who now hosts the show, "Ebling and You," offering, as the description says, "a heady mix of news, sports and entertainment."

SUGAR SHOCK! Hits Missouri: KIRX-AM Radio's Dustin Page Interviews Me

Stay tuned for ways to get all kinds of Halloween tips from me in the coming days.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 24, you can catch me from 10:35 a.m. to 10:55 am (EST) on KIRX-AM, when I'll be interviewed by host Dusty Page for "Area Scene."

The show -- which airs out of Kirksville, Missouri -- can be heard earlier, from 9:35 a.m. to 10:35 a.m. on Missouri time.

Healthy Halloween? My Tips on KBUR-AM

You'll have lots of chances to get some helpful sugar info and tips this week and next as I'll be doing lots of radio and TV.

For instance, I just joined Rod Cary on KUBR-AM in Burlington, Iowa on "The Morning Show."

It was a lot of fun. Of course, I always enjoy giving interviews and spreading the sour scoop about sugar and how to break free!

Anyhow, hope some of you were able to listen live.

(FYI, Rod interviewed me instead of host Steve Hexom).

Good Parenting: Catch My Interview on 50 Radio Stations Nationwide

Catch me next Sunday, Oct. 28, on the second half of "Good Parenting" for a pre-Halloween interview.

Earlier this morning, "Good Parenting" host and parent Matt Bubala interviewed me, and we had a really fun talk that will be aired on 50 radio stations nationwide.

For instance, the segment will air in Dallas (KMNY at 6 a.m.); Detroit (CKLW at 2 p.m.); Wilmington, North Carolina (WLTT and WWTB at 7 a.m.); Los Angeles (KUTY at 4 a.m.); Jackson, Tennessee (WNWS at 6 am); and the Boston area (WNSH at 7 a.m.). 

Good Parenting is a national, one-hour weekday show that focuses on family, parenting and related issues.  It is broadcast to more than 50 national AM and FM affiliates via Radio America, which is a division of the American Studies Center.