Quality of Life Radio

Children’s Book Author Jayne Pillemer - Still Mine

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show features children's book editor turned author Jayne Pillemer, who discusses her touching and thoughtful children's book "Still Mine," that's out now through Harper Collins.In the wake of Covid-19 and with school shootings at a record high in the U.S. according to the National Center for Education Statistics, thoughtful books like Pillemer’s are an essential balm to the soul, nurturing hope in grieving hearts. In “Still Mine,” Pillemer’s lyrical writing and Sheryl Murray’s sweet illustrations offer gentle comfort and reassurance to anyone who has experienced loss that you still carry those you love with you in the smallest things—and in your heart—forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Jackie Eubany - Is Work Stressing You Out?

Is Work Stressing You Out? Does it Make Your Blood Pressure Go Up? As Dr. Jacqueline Eubany shares, too much daily stress can lead to hypertension, a serious condition that affects one in three adults in the US. It is referred to as the silent killer because people have no symptoms from it until a catastrophic event like a stroke occurs. From using meditation and breathing exercises to taking a walk on your lunch break, Dr Jackie shares tips on reducing stress to keep your heart healthy at work.Dr. Jackie is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neasa Ní Chianáín and Kevin McArevey - Young Plato Documentary

This episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the award-winning documentary "Young Plato" that showcases Kevin McArevey, a Primary School headmaster in Belfast’s Ardoyne housing estates who invokes the wisdom of the ancient Greek philosophers to fight poverty, drug dealers and the IRA – restoring hope in the heart of a battered community. Featured guests are Kevin McArevey, and director Neasa Ní Chianáín created the film with Declan McGrath. More at https://youngplato.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Jackie Eubany - Heart Health Around the World

With World Heart Day coming up on September 29, 2022, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Dr Jackie Eubany who talks about heart disease around the world. Created by the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day informs people around the globe that CVD, including heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading cause of death claiming 18.6 million lives each year, and highlights the actions that individuals can take to prevent and control CVD. It aims to drive action to educate people that by controlling risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided. More: https://world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day/Dr. Jackie is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/Sharing heart health tips and advice, Dr. Jackie appears on Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristen Welch - Fair Trade Friday Club

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show features Kristen Welch, who along with her husband Terrell, founded Mercy House Global. Hear about their Fair Trade Friday Club, a monthly subscription of fair trade goodies. Each month they partner with fair trade, faith groups across the globe to bring members 3-4 unique, high quality items. These artisan groups represent women in hard situations, including those rescued from human trafficking and those who live in extreme poverty, who are in need of work in order to support themselves and their families. Each box also includes a story booklet with descriptions of the items in the box and beautiful stories of the artisans and how members have impacted their lives.By working with over 40 non-profit artist groups, the Fair Trade Friday Club empowers women in over 30 countries. More: https://www.fairtradefriday.club/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our American Family Film

This episode of Big Blend Radio features filmmakers Hallee Adelman and Sean King O'Grady who discuss their award-winning documentary, OUR AMERICAN FAMILY that releases in select theatres on Sept. 2, and on VOD on Sept. 6, 2022.Addiction is an all-encompassing force, in not only of the lives of the afflicted, but also those around them. OUR AMERICAN FAMILY provides an honest, unfiltered look at a close-knit Philadelphia family dealing with generational substance abuse. Captured at a pivotal “nothing to lose” moment, for over the course of a year, five family members tired of life with addiction on center stage, each struggle to transcend their crippling histories. More: https://ouramericanfamilyfilm.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Jackie Eubany - What is Arrythmia?

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Dr Jackie Eubany explains the heart disease symptoms caused by abnormal heartbeats (heart arrhythmias). She also shares some of the common causes and habits that can lead to arrythmia and talks about the lifestyle changes that can be made to prevent heart disease and boost heart health.Dr. Jackie is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/Sharing heart health tips and advice, Dr. Jackie appears on Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Seitzer - The Fun Master Memoir

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Writer's Wednesday" Show with Books Forward features Jeff Seitzer who discusses his compassionate new memoir, “THE FUN MASTER: A Father’s Journey of Love, Loss, and Learning to Live One Day at a Time.” The book shares the powerful story of how his special needs son Ethan changed his outlook on life – for the better. Despite a myriad of health and other challenges, Ethan went on to thrive during his short life—all the while teaching Jeff that the true path to happiness is putting other people's needs before your own and living in the moment rather than trying to control it. "The Fun Master" comes out through SparkPress on Aug 16, 2022. More: https://jeffreyseitzer.com/Big Blend Radio's "Writer's Wednesday" Show with Books Forward airs every 2nd Wednesday. Learn more about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.