Life on Ten
Dr. Vanessa Walker and Angela Trapp discuss how to live your life to your fullest and various issues that may get in the way of living a Life on Ten.
Episodes
49 episodes since 2022
Sexism Unleashed: The 2024 Election
Angela and Vanessa discuss the 2024 presidential election and the onslaught of sexist and misogynistic rhetoric that has been unleashed on Kamala Harris. Why does our society accept vile and sexual innuendos targeting female candidates? We disc...
September 02, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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25:19
Betrayed: Biden vs. Trump Debate Analysis
In this episode of Life on Ten, Angela and Vanessa discuss the feelings that voters have regarding the 2024 presidential election especially after the first presidential debate. They also discuss the importance of judging people on their perfor...
July 22, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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23:50
Life Lessons: Kindergarten Wisdom for All Ages
Angela and Vanessa discuss the ideas from "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" written by Robert Fulghum. How much of what we teach our 5- and 6-year-old children can guide us through challenging times today and why can't we ju...
July 08, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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28:30
Balancing Acts: The Perils of Over-Encouragement in Parenting
Vanessa and Angela discuss the daily struggles of encouraging your child to pursue their interests, versus pushing them to their limits and possibly even over. How do we know when to stop and put guardrails in place to protect our kids from the...
June 24, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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30:21
Soulful Steps: Navigating the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Vanessa shares her experience visiting Washington DC and walking through the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Angela weighs in with her own experience and discussions ensue regarding the importance of remembering our his...
June 10, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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29:30
Man vs Bear: Why the Controversy?
Women were asked if they would rather be alone in the forest with a bear or a man. Surprisingly (to many but not all) some women said bear. Angela and Vanessa discuss the Man vs Bear question and provide their take on why this is even a c...
May 27, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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32:59
Safe Spaces: The Power of Psychological Safety Everywhere
Vanessa and Angela review the definition of psychological safety and discuss the benefits of incorporating this concept into all aspects of our society including the workplace, parenting, friendships and even romantic relationships. It's not ab...
April 29, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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30:28
Degrees of Debt: Is College Worth the Price Tag?
Angela and Vanessa discuss college degrees and debate the value of higher education in a country the puts young people into debt, sometimes upwards of half a million dollars, with no promise of a good income or even a job. What are the alternat...
April 15, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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28:45
Exploring Psychedelic Therapy: Ketamine and Mental Health
On this episode of Life on Ten, Angela and Vanessa are joined by Dr. Alya Ahmad, co-Founder of ShaMynds, an integrative medicine healing center. Their mission: "To combine the traditional healing arts with science to exalt the possibilities tha...
March 18, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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29:17
The Skinny on GLP-1 Agonists: Weight Loss Wonders
In this episode of Life on Ten, Angela and Vanessa dive into the world of GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. They discuss the effects of the incredible medications as well as the side effects. Vanessa also talks about h...
March 04, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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27:58
Code Blue: The Looming Healthcare Crisis and How We can Take Action
Angela and Vanessa discuss the challenges facing our healthcare system today including workforce shortages, burnout, lack of training opportunities for physicians and impending Medicare insolvency. Find out why this is happening and what you ca...
February 19, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:00
The Spectrum of Emotions: Why Embracing the Full Range Enhances Well-Being
Angela and Vanessa discuss why it is ok to be ok! They look at why it is important to experience the full range of emotions in order to grow and be present in our daily lives.
February 05, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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21:20
Back to Reality: Navigating Post Holiday Blues
Angela and Vanessa Discuss the feeling associated with the end of the holiday season. January is almost over and 2024 is in full swing. But some of us are still reeling from a busy 2023 holiday season. Listen to some tips on how to get back on ...
January 27, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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20:51
Decoding Faces: Unmasking the Meaning Behind Facial Expressions
Angela and Vanessa are joined by Dr. Adora Matthews to unpack the everyday practice of judging people's feelings or intent based on facial expressions. How do people decide what someone is thinking by just looking at their face and are they rig...
January 08, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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29:09
Comparisons: The Double-Edged Sword
Angela and Vanessa discuss the reasons why we feel compelled to compare ourselves to others. They evaluate the societal and evolutionary importance of comparisons, as well as the pitfalls of continuing this practice in a world ruled by social m...
December 07, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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23:51
Leaves, Laughter and Lattes: Embracing Autumn's Season of Gratitude
Angela and Vanessa discuss the benefits of practicing mindfulness and gratitude, especially heading into the holiday season!
November 13, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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23:16
Controversial Celebrities: Separating Art from Actions
Angela and Vanessa discuss the conundrum associated with bad celebrity behavior and their work products. Can you still listen to Michael Jackson or watch a movie that stars a celebrity who has been doing illegal or unethical things? Listen and ...
October 23, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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14:49
Bridging the Generation Gaps
On this episode of Life on Ten, Angela and Vanessa are joined by Angela's son, Jaelan Trapp to provide an insightful and comical overview of Generations X, Y and Z. We hope you enjoy their experiences that provide input to the topic of generati...
October 09, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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26:07
The Barbie Movie: Promoting Social Discourse or Discord
Join us as Vanessa and Angela and discuss the pop culture sensation "Barbie" and why the movie effects people so differently. We review Vanessa's favorite monologue from the movie and why it resonated so much with her. Angela's view is signific...
September 20, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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27:12
Breaking the Stigma: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Today's World
Angela and Vanessa discuss the current state of mental health in the US and the importance of destigmatizing mental health problems. They are joined by a psychologist, Dr. Amy Ahlfeld who provides insight on this often-overlooked problem. ...
September 05, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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34:35
Back To School: Partnering with Teachers for Success
In this episode of Life on Ten, Angela and Vanessa are joined by Lavances Wright-Rolle, a special guest with a lifetime of teaching experience and education administration. They discuss the key to a successful relationship between parents and t...
August 11, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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30:23
Embracing Mortality: The Importance of Talking About End-of-Life Wishes
In this episode of "Life on Ten" we explore the importance of accepting our own mortality and discussing end-of-life wishes with family members. We share our own personal and professional experiences of loss to learn about the benefits of prepa...
July 10, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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26:04
Rainbow Voices: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
In this episode of "Life on Ten" we explore the significance of Pride month. We also discuss the ongoing struggle for LGBTQIA rights and the importance of celebrating the progress that has been made. We consider the meaning and symbolism of Pri...
June 23, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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25:15
Breaking Down Ageism: Why Age Shouldn't Define Us
Angela and Vanessa discuss a topic that affects us all: ageism. Together they explore the impact that ageism has on our society and personal lives, and how we can work towards a more inclusive and accepting future.
May 29, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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28:42
Body Positivity: Is It Healthy?
Angela and Vanessa discuss the body positive movement and look at it from all different angles. Can you be fit and fat? What does being "body positive" mean and can we love our body while recognizing that maybe we can be healthier too? We ask a...
May 16, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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25:48