13 Deadly Relationship Mistakes Even Smart Women Make

Tune in for an important show about domestic violence

on
The "Dr. Andrea Show"
as she provides insight and advice with a survivor of domestic violence AND a former abuser

Monday, July 13 at 1pm ET/10am PT

on www.BlogTalkRadio.com/DrAndrea

When pictures of Rihanna came out on the Internet showing her beautiful face tattered and bruised because the fist of boyfriend Chris Brown struck her in a violent attack, it left most of us in disbelief and shock - that yes, even the young and fabulous in Hollywood struggle with the same issues we deal with or talk about on a daily basis in our most intimate relationships.

Yes, romantic relationships can be wonderful with the right person but as Dr. Andrea states, "A relationship with the wrong person can wreak havoc on a person's life leading to years of heartache, emotional/social unrest, and even physical damage. This is an important show for every woman to learn the signs to watch for and to understand what goes through the mind of an abuser."

· It is estimated that 2 million to 4 million US women are assaulted by a domestic partner every year. Twelve million women (1 out of 4 women) will be abused in their lifetime.

· One study estimated that more than 3% (approximately 1.8 million) of women were severely assaulted by male partners or cohabitants over the course of a year, while others indicate the percentage of women experiencing dating violence, including sexual assault, physical violence, or verbal and emotional abuse, ranges as high as 65%

On Monday, July 13th at 1pm ET, Dr. Andrea will be discussing the 13 deadly relationship mistakes most smart women make in their quest to find a lifelong partner. Dr. Andrea will be joined live by Kimberly, a woman who was abused in her first marriage of three years although the warning signs were blaring when she and her ex were only dating. Also live on the show is a man, "SP", a former abuser, who will talk about why he found himself committing violence against women in his relationships.

Then, Dr. Andrea will be joined by singer/songwriter, Meritxell, the new 'Peaches' of Peaches and Herb. Meritxell, who hails from Barcelona, Spain, has teamed up with Dr. Andrea to bring the I Love You, Me! Women's Empowerment Project to those who need a new start in life. Meritxell will share insights on how domestic violence affects the Latina community.

This timely and relevant show is not to be missed!

Airing weekly, Empowered for Life! with Dr. Andrea on BlogTalkRadio and YouTube will discuss timely and relevant topics including wellbeing, weight loss and body image, eating disorders, and health empowerment. She will even delve into tackling work/life balance, as well as lifestyle topics that cover beauty, travel, and relationships.

All media inquiries and interview requests should be directed to The Write Stylz Public Relations Firm.

Dr. Andrea Pennington, Dr. Andrea Pennington, a nationally renowned health expert and radio host, is the past Medical Director and Spokesperson for Discovery Health Channel and Discovery Health Online and has been featured on several TV programs such as CNN, Fox News, the Today Show, the Early Show - CBS, and Oprah. For over a decade Dr. Pennington has helped women through her medical practice and television shows to explore and release the painful trauma that has kept them from a life of joy. Dr. Pennington launched the "I Love You, Me! Women's Empowerment Project with singer-songwriter, Meritxell, the new "Peaches" of legendary combo Peaches and Herb.

Visit www.PenningtonEmpowerment.com and www.ILoveYouMe.com

Do you love yourself?

Today I began brainstorming with a team of public health advocates the design of electronic health resources to connect at-risk youth with the health care system.

And as the various leaders and experts around the room shared, with passion, their ideas of how  to 'solve' the problems that adolescents face as they 'drop out' of the healthcare system, I was struck by one comment - "any curriculum we build must teach the value of self." I could not agree more!

Last year I started a new empowerment movement called "I Love You, Me!" that is designed to empower young people around the world, especially young women, to learn to love themselves.

In my work with addictions and eating disorders and obesity I noticed that many of my clients didn't even feel they were worthy of attention and nurturing. When you suffer from a lack of self-love you are less likely to take care of yourself, abstain from unhealthy behaviors and resist temptatoin to 'self-medicate' with food, drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling or shopping. 

So as you look to embrace an empowered lifestyle, I ask, do YOU love yourself?

Check out my other blog at www.ILoveYouMe.com

PS: I co-wrote a beautiful song that includes a mirror meditation on self-love - check it out!

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