We all have our own personal playlist to the soundtrack in our lives.  You know... the music that has great significance to you, and you find yourself connected to it for all time.  In my soundtrack, there is a ton of great music which expands across all formats and emotions.    One of my favorite artists that has plenty of singles in my soundtrack, is rock n roll legend, Melissa Etheridge.  

I was just out of college and living in NYC when I began my career in the music business.  One of the first artists I had the honor to work with was Melissa.  I was SO excited and a bit awe struck by her incredible talent.  In fact, the first radio show I ever covered was Melissa at KISS 108/ Boston in the mid '90's.  I remember being really nervous and wanted the day to go smoothly....it did.  

Ironically, the Program Director of that station is now the PD of KIIS-FM, John Ivey. I have worked with Melissa on and off over the last two decades, and it is ALWAYS a privilege.  Last week I went to see her perform in Long Beach and we caught up backstage.  When we are together, we always talk about healthy lifestyle secrets. This time we wanted to share them with you in our new Rockstar Health & Fitness Extra.  

I love the fact that both Melissa and I share our two favorite things: Yoga and Hiking!  Find out all of Melissa's healthy secrets and why they are important to her here:

Backstage catching up w/ Melissa October 2012
My first radio show in 1996 w/ Melissa Etheridge at WXKS in Boston..  Also in the photo Joe Riccitelli and John Ivey (now the KIIS-FM PD).
Also here is her new music video: