Quality of Life Radio

Carolyn Lee Arnold - Fifty First Dates After Fifty

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life Show features Carolyn Lee Arnold, a researcher who launched a sexy new dating experiment to go on fifty dates with fifty different men. Erotic in places, funny in others, and honest the whole way through, this quest to find a partner at midlife is a celebration of one woman’s unabashed sexuality. You can read all about it in her memoir, "Fifty First Dates" that's out now through She Writes Press. More: https://carolynleearnold.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr John Lawrence - Playing Doctor

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life Show, Dr. John Lawrence talks about his medical career, the world of medicine, and his latest medical memoir, "Playing Doctor; Part Two: Residency." Equal parts heartfelt, self-deprecating humor, and irreverent storytelling, John takes us along for the ride as he tracks his transformation from uncertain, head injured, liberal-arts student to intern, resident and then medical doctor. More: https://johnlawrencewriter.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Katsura Suzuki - The Birdfish and the Secret of Crystal Island

Being half bird and half fish, Staraku has never fit in. But when she leaves her home in search of a place to belong, a mysterious crystal island and a strange new guide show her that what makes her different makes her more powerful than she ever imagined. When Staraku learns her island is on the brink of destruction, she must make a choice. Will she let the birds and fish who rejected her fend for themselves? Or will she use her new power to try to save them and bridge an impossible divide?This episode of Big Blend Radio features Dr. Katsura Suzuki, author of the children’s book THE BIRDFISH & THE SECRET OF CRYSTAL ISLAND. Written for kids between the ages of 8-11 who feel like they don’t quite fit in, ‘Birdfish’ encourages a celebration of differences, self-acceptance, and harmony for communities that are divided. More: http://www.drkatsurasuzuki.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Pardi - Author of Chasing Life

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life Show features Robert Pardi, life coach and author of "Chasing Life: The Remarkable True Story About Love, Joy, and Achievement Against All Odds." They were an attractive, enviable New York couple – Robert climbing the ranks in Investment Banking and Desiree excelling in the MD/Ph.D. program at Mount Sinai New York. Yet, shortly after Robert was recruited by one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, their world was shaken to its very core. Desiree, having just turned 31, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.This is a story of the evolution of one person and the awakening of another. "Chasing Life" is a story of love, joy, resilience, and extraordinary achievements against all odds. It’s about a couple uniting to rise above complacency and adversity to live a joyful life congruent with beliefs, passions, and values. It highlights the need to live life in the present moment. It's about learning to savor life while we are alive. More at https://www.chasinglifethebook.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celeste Mergens - Days for Girls International Non-Profit

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show features Celeste Mergens, Founder and CEO of Days for Girls, a unique, international non-profit organization that actively works to advance menstrual equity, health, dignity, and opportunity for all. As they say on their website https://www.daysforgirls.org/, "Let's shatter the stigma of menstruation and transform periods to pathways!"Special thank you to: - Eva Shaw, author of "The Seer" - https://evashaw.com/- Dr. Jacqueline Eubany, author of "Women & Heart Disease: The Real Story" - https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Kelley Skoloda - A Way Back to Health

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show features Kelley Skoloda, author of “A Way Back to Health: 12 Lessons from a Cancer Survivor”. Kelley Skoloda was the healthiest person she knew—until the day she became a cancer patient. During her first, routine colonoscopy, Kelley received a shocking diagnosis: colon cancer. Three years later, her new book reveals how stories can be powerful motivators and how painful distraction can be turned into advocacy and action. More: https://www.awaybacktohealth.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shelley Whizin - The Three BE’s to BEing a Happy YOU

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life Show, Shelley Whizin, author and founder of the Soul Diving Institute delves into the 3 BE's to Being a Happy YOU:1. Everything you do in life is based on what you BElieve.2. What you believe creates how you BEhave.3. How you behave results in who you BEcome.As Shelley says, “It’s your life. Enjoy the journey. And remember to bring love into everything you do.” Held on October 8, her free online event is the beginning of paving the way to establish a strong foundational base from which to stand, diving into yourself to find your Happy Y.O.U. Info: https://www.shelleywhizin.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Jackie Eubany - Heart Health During Pregnancy

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Quality of Life show features Dr. Jackie Eubany, a board certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book “Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story.” On this episode she discuss heart health during pregnancy.Heart disease remains the number one killer of women in the US, killing more women than breast and lung cancer combined. Silence is one of the most deadly aspects of women's heart disease. Through anecdotes and friendly, jargon-free advice, Dr. Jackie shares with readers of her book “Women & Heart Disease” how to: reduce their risk by up to 80%; how to recognize a heart attack earlier; and how to make the healthiest choices for your heart and your loved ones. Dr Jackie’s Cardiovascular Wellness Institute of OC is based in Orange, CA with a second office in Irvine, CA. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/dr-jacqueline-eubany/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.