Quality of Life Radio

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.

Lea Brovedani - Trust in the Education System

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" who discusses Trust in the Education System, as well as between parents and children. As always, her 5 Tenets of Trust (Caring, Commitment, Consistency, Competence and Communication) are a main part of the discussion, as well as some lively banter about when to teach kids about adult words, and more!Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization Trust Across America, and is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader.” More: https://leabrovedani.com/Listen to "Trust Talk with Lea" every Third Thursday on Big Blend Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Jackie Eubany - What is Cardiomyopathy?

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Dr Jackie Eubany explains the heart disease symptoms caused by diseased heart muscle (cardiomyopathy), also known as heart failure. 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.

Barbara L. Pagano - How to Live an Extraordinary Life in Retirement

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Writer's Wednesday" Show with Books Forward features Barbara L. Pagano, author of "The 60-Something Crisis: How to Live an Extraordinary Life in Retirement." It's the first book to circumvent the tired and conventional approaches of finding purpose, passion, or happiness, or using reinvention to discover a path of fulfillment after 60. In "The 60-Something Crisis," Barbara L. Pagano presents a clear, practical framework through four portals—geography of place, yield, kinship, and freedom—to navigate and support future well-being and happiness. More: https://the60somethingcrisis.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.

Psychologist and Author Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt

Psychologist and author Dr. Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt discusses her new book, “Getting to Good Riddance: A No-Bullsh*t Breakup Survival Guide,” (Turner Publishing, July 26, 2022). Through professional experiences and examples, along with psychological research and vignettes to explain her points, Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt uses her expertise as a relationship therapist to create the ultimate guide to surviving a breakup. This seriously motivational resource utilizes salty straight talk, humor, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and positivity to get you to growth and recovery. More: http://jodieeckleberryhunt.com/Featured music is “Witness Protection” from the album "Holy Water" by Allison August. This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Champagne Sundays" Show aired live from Silver Spring, Maryland on July 3, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.