Quality of Life Radio

The Red Kitchen - Author Barbara Clarke on Big Blend Radio

A summer spent in a small village in Kenya allowed Barbara Clarke to embrace a new aspiration: to be a complete person — funny, compassionate, complex and often flawed. This episode of Big Blend Radio's Writers Wednesday Show with Books Forward features Barbara Clarke, writer, author of “The Red Kitchen,” an intimate memoir that depicts change and discovery between mom and daughter, and how it’s never too late to come of age. More: https://barbaraclarke.net/Featured music is “Wake Up” by Jennifer Saran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Outdoors is Good for Your Heart - Dr Jacqueline Eubany on Big Blend Radio

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.” She discusses how getting outside for a walk or hike is good cardio for your heart, calms hypertension and stress, and is a good way to be active while keeping social distance. Read her article: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/why-parks-are-good-for-your-heart/Featured music on this episode is “Walk With Me” by Jennifer Saran. http://jennifersaran.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soul Diving and Cooking - Shelley Whizin on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays 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. She’s also the author of “What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life”. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/shelley-whizin-soul-diving/Featured music "My Old Friend" by Dave Kerzner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grand Distance - Susan Hoffman on Big Blend Radio

Susan Hoffman became an advocate and activist for disenfranchised grandparents after she was faced with a stay-away letter from her grandson’s parents following a stepparent adoption. She recounts her experiences in her latest book, "Grand Distance," which she discusses on this episode of Big Blend Radio. Susan is also the author of “Grand Wishes,” “A Precious Bond,” “It Won’t Happen Again” and “Do You Want to Be Right or Do You Want to Be Happy.” She is the creator and director of Advocates for Grandparent-Grandchild Connection, a charitable non-profit 501C (3) organization. More at https://www.grandparentchildconnect.org/ Featured music is "Stepping Stones" by Kimia Penton: https://kimiapmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Losing the Atmosphere - Author Vivian Conan on Big Blend Radio

Vivian Conan felt unreal and disconnected. She spoke to faces in the mirror that were not her own. And after years of therapy and multiple hospitalizations, she had a diagnosis: dissociative identity disorder (once known as multiple personality disorder.) On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Quality of Life show, Vivian discusses some of the stories covered in her memoir, “Losing the Atmosphere: A Memoir, A Baffling Disorder, A Search for Help, and the Therapist Who Understood. " More: https://vivianconan.com/Featured music is "Be Kind" by Brian Bourgault https://www.brianbourgault.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Annette Libeskind Berkovits: Author of Erythra Thalassa - Brain Disrupted

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays Show, Annette Libeskind Berkovits discusses her autobiographical poetry book “Erythra Thalassa - Brain Disrupted”. Her evocative poems capture a world shattered by stroke and the hope that remains via a powerful image of the Red Sea. More: https://annetteberkovits.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychologist Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt

A global pandemic, disastrous climate events, erratic U.S. politics and … murder hornets? 2020 was rough, and our inner voice doesn’t have a problem reminding us. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, board-certified psychologist Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt shares how we can tell that voice to f*ck off, as covered in her new book, “Move on Motherf*cker: Live, Laugh & Let Shit Go!” Blending evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and profanity, this unexpected guide will show you how to respond to your negative inner voice with one very important phrase: Move on, mother*cker! You’ll learn to manage worry and anxiety, put a stop to unhelpful internal dialogue, and approach new situations with humor, levity, and perspective. More: http://www.jodieeckleberryhunt.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Sniderman - The Grieving Project

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lisa Sniderman aka “Aoede”, an award-winning folk singer-songwriter and author of the memoir, “A Light in the Darkness,” and creator of the new spoken word audiobook ““The Grieving Project: A Moving Journey Through 14 Stages of Grieving & Thriving.” In the audiobook, four actors with chronic illness (including Sniderman) narrate an emotional journey through the 7 stages of grieving and the 7 stages of thriving, set to 22 tracks of original instrumental music. More at https://alightinthedarkness.info/the-grieving-project/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.