Quality of Life Radio

Soul Diving with Joy - Shelley Whizin on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life Show features Shelley Whizin, founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ (SDI), established to study and teach the art and science of Being Human. Hear about her upcoming free online event "Soul Diving with Joy – 3 BE’s to BEing a Happy Y.O.U." held on Aug. 27, 2021, as well as her new online "BEing Conscious Program" that will run in September and October. Full details are here: https://www.shelleywhizin.com/SDwithjoyShelley is also the author of “The Healing Journal”, “The Story of the Magical Baby Grand Piano”, and “What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helping People Who Are Homeless - Adrianne Hillman on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life Show features Adrianne Hillman, founder of Salt + Light Works, a 501(c)3 designated charitable organization located in Tulare County, California. The mission of Salt + Light is to cultivate community through dignified homes, jobs and healing for neighbors experiencing homelessness in Tulare County.They are working to develop and build California’s first ever master-planned community that will provide dignified homes, jobs, services, and community for those experiencing chronic homelessness in Tulare County. Learn more: https://www.saltandlightworks.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Razor Wire Wilderness - Stephanie Dickinson on Big Blend Radio

Krystal Riordan watched as her boyfriend beat a teenage Jennifer Moore to death in a vermin-infested New Jersey hotel room. Could she have stopped it? Or could she be his next victim? Now, Krystal is serving a maximum 30-year sentence, while the man who beat Jennifer to death received only a 50-year sentence. So what does it take to survive in a maximum security lockdown for 30 years? Is it possible to thrive? The answers only lead to more questions in Stephanie Dickinson’s raw and emotional look into the criminal justice system and how it’s failed not just one but countless victims of violence. And what unfolds is a beautiful depiction of moral ambiguity, loss and redemption within the confines of the prison walls and beyond.This Big Blend Radio Quality of Life "Author's Wednesday" Show with Books Forward features longtime author Stephanie Dickinson, author of "Razor Wire Wilderness." More: http://stephaniedickinson.net/books.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get Up and Fight - Dr. Jean Kanokogi on Big Blend Radio

Rena “Rusty" Kanokogi is recognized around the world as “the mother of women’s judo” for her immense contribution to the sport and her work ensuring women’s inclusion for the female competitors at the international level. In her more than fifty year career, she became the first women to attain the rank of seventh degree black belt, founded the first Women’s World Judo Championship in 1980, and was the driving force behind women’s judo inclusion in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show, Rena's daughter Jean Kanokogi, PhD, talks about her Mom’s life as documented in her memoir that she co-wrote “Get Up & Fight: The Memoir of Rena “Rusty” Kanokogi, The Mother of Women’s Judo.” Along with being a Senior Special Agent for the U.S. Government, Jean is a fifth degree black belt in judo and a highly respected sensei. More: https://www.rustykanokogi.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Confusion After COVID - Sarah Elliston on Big Blend Radio

What is the "new normal" going to look like? In considering our future post COVID, Sarah Elliston shares how it is helpful to remember that all behavior is purposeful; we act to achieve something or experience something. Hear about Choice Theory and how to use a Priority Ladder to make decisions. Read Sarah's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/confusion-after-covid/Sarah is the author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us, is a faculty member of the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory, and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization and Parent Effectiveness Training. More: https://sarahelliston.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life Lessons from the Tennis Court - Steve Piacente on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Steve Piacente shares insights and critical lessons outlined in his LinkedIn article “Note to Sports Parents: What They’re Really Learning on the Field of Play.” See: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/note-sports-parents-what-theyre-really-learning-field-steve-piacente/These lessons include Responsibility and Consistency, Stability, Leadership, Communication, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Capability and Capacity. Steve is a former journalist turned life coach, who is certified by the International Coach Federation, and is also the Director of Training at The Communication Center in Washington, D.C. He is the award-winning author of three novels, “Pretender,” “Bella” and “Bootlicker.” His latest book is “Your New Fighting Stance: Good Enough Isn’t and You Know It.” Featured music on this episode is “Stepping Stones” by Kimia Penton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COVID with a Difficult Person - Sarah Elliston on Big Blend Radio

COVID-19 has had an impact on all of us. If you are working from home with family members living with you, someone is bound to get on your nerves. It is not a good time to explode, even though that may be what you feel like doing. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Sarah Elliston shares tips on maintaining patience so you can accommodate those in your life who drive you crazy. Sarah is the author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us,” is a faculty member of the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory, and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization and Parent Effectiveness Training. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/getting-through-covid-19-with-a-difficult-person/Featured music is “Settle Down” from the album “The Dark Side of Love” by The Cravens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boomer’s Tales Children’s Books - Christine Isley-Farmer on Big Blend Radio

Author Christine Isley-Farmer discusses her new “Boomer’s Tales” children’s book series including the first installment “Finding My Yip,” a charming tale featuring a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel as the story’s narrator. More at https://goodreadsbychristine.com/Featured music is "I Am Here" by Gina Zavalis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.