I’m thrilled to share that my holiday ballad, “Pink Champagne,” featuring Paulette McWilliams, is creating a buzz and has been named ‘Christmas Song of the Week’ on Toni B.’s UGONE Radio Show.
Additionally, it has been added to RhythmAndSoul‘s festive playlist and will be highlighted on Steve Quirk’s Christmas Eve show.
In the Black Muse video podcast, my friend and talented singer-songwriter Paulette McWilliams discusses the story behind our lush holiday ballad, “Pink Champagne.”
“Pink Champagne” is more than just a song; it serves as a heartfelt tribute to anyone grappling with heartbreak during the holidays.
Toni B shared her reasons for choosing “Pink Champagne” as her Christmas Song of the Week, saying, “I simply love the sentiments of the lyrics, the arrangement, Paulette’s delivery, and the fabulous storytelling.” Toni also expressed that Paulette, Ivan Hampden Jr., and my passion for creating music and celebrating Luther Vandross‘s musical legacy warm her heart.
Be sure to subscribe to the Black Muse YouTube channel, hosted by Clarence Waldron, to hear Paulette reflect on her incredible musical journey, discuss the new documentary “Luther: Never Too Much,” and share insights about her collaborations with notable artists like Bette Midler, Johnny Mathis, Marvin Gaye, and Aretha Franklin. To top it off, she showcases her stunning vocals with a few signature riffs that are sure to leave everyone wanting more.
We’re talking about coping with diabetes, depression and shame during the holidays on Divabetic’s podcast with musical inspiration from Leona Lewis.
‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and temptations that may disrupt daily diabetes health routines. That means it’s also the season when eating healthy, staying active, and taking medication on schedule is more challenging. The added stress and anxiety of staying on track with your diabetes self-care may cause even those who are usually content to experience loneliness, anxiety, and a lack of fulfillment.
Several studies show that people with diabetes have a greater risk of depression than people without diabetes.
Just like denial, depression hinders good intentions in self-care. It can even make it harder to do things you enjoy.
“I have a best friend who has severe depression, who takes medication and still struggles, so I know how bad it can be,” says Leona Lewis.
Leona’s friend describes herself as having “highs and lows” brought on by circumstance, not a clinical illness.
If you’re feeling down, remember you’re not alone. It’s important to share your feelings with your healthcare team. Seeking help takes courage and can be the first step toward feeling better.
Leona Lewis’ holiday song, One More Sleep, sparks our discussion about how the holidays affect your sleep. Insomnia during the holidays is quite common. The holidays bring parties, overeating, later bedtimes, shopping, overspending, and traveling, which may bring on jet lag. The financial pressures associated with gift-giving can also cause sleep disruption during the holidays.
Changing your behaviors and attitudes and adding more physical activities can go a long way toward eliminating insomnia so you can enjoy a deserved and joyous holiday season.
Traveling or spending time with family can shake up our usual meal routines, too. Megrette Fletcher, a diabetes educator, mentioned in an interview that everything changes and can be quite stimulating when we’re away from home, which might lead us to let our guard down a bit. Common sense says eating too much doesn’t improve the food experience, but when faced with an array of delicious treats, it can be hard to resist. As Megrette says, “Food is part of the enjoyment.” Just because you can’t take the food home with you doesn’t mean you have to eat everything in sight if you’re already full. It’s okay to savor the moment and stop when you’ve had enough!
We also have some fantastic guests on the Divabetic podcast, including experts like Debby Kay and Megrette Fletcher, and inspiring people like singer Leona Lewis, who will be sharing her music from the Christmas, with Love album. Plus, don’t miss our chance to win 6 months of mySugr Pro access in our INSTANT WINNER challenge!
Throughout the podcast, we will feature music from Leona Lewis’s Christmas, with Love album courtesy of SONY Music.
The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic hopes to encourage you to not let diabetes dim your holiday spirit with musical inspiration from Mariah Carey.
Mariah Carey’s lasting impact on holiday music, 30 years after the release of Merry Christmas. Her album is the best selling Christmas album of all-time. Merry Christmas boasts a variety of musical arrangements, sounds and genres. Mariah Carey’s goal during recording was to provide an album that would have a “Christmas feel”, providing a mixture of soulful tracks, as well as fun and joyous holiday treats.
In the years since its original release, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has become established as a Christmas standard; it was once called “one of the few worthy modern additions to the holiday canon.
Having diabetes shouldn’t stop you from enjoying holiday celebrations and travel. With some planning and a little preparation, you can stay healthy on the road and at holiday gatherings with friends and family.
Preparation is the most important step in managing diabetes during holiday travel and festivities. Know what you’ll be eating, how to enjoy a few traditional favorites while sticking with a healthy meal plan, how to pack necessary supplies for a trip, and you’re ready to celebrate!
Guests include Poet Lorraine Brooks, the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach, ‘Unleash Your Inner Diabetes Dominator’ Author Daniele Hargenrader, CEO of Insulcloud Jose Luis and Mama Rose Marie.
Throughout the podcast we will be playing musical selections from Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas album courtesy of SONY Music.
