Quality of Life Radio

Atrial Fibrillation - Dr. Jacqueline Eubany on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Dr. Jacqueline Eubany discusses Atrial Fibrillation, often called AFib or AF, which is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. Approximately 2.7–6.1 million people in the United States have AFib. Over 750,000 hospitalizations occur each year because of AFib. The condition contributes to an estimated 130,000 deaths each year. Dr. Jackie is a board certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book “Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More at https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/Featured music is "Heartbeat" by Nicki Kris. More at https://www.nickikris.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio: Peter Noble Darrow - Wise Millennial

On this episode of Big Bend Radio, award-winning author Peter Noble Darrow discusses his book "Wise Millennial," where he presents an even-keeled approach to helping his generation find meaning and purpose, accepting mistakes and learning from them along the way. More at https://www.wisemillennial.com/Featured music is "Things are Looking Up" by the Walk A-Bout Band - https://www.walkaboutband.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio: Author Lisa Braver Moss - Shrug

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, author Lisa Braver Moss discusses her unflinching new novel SHRUG. Set in Berkeley, California in the 1960s, Moss delicately navigates the complexities of family abuse through the perspective of a parentified child and her self-blame and need for control. More at https://www.lisabravermoss.com/ Featured music on the show is "Lessons of My Father" by Jeff Kossack / Tall Men Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio: Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy - Many Hands Make Light Work

Journalist and author Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy discusses her newly released memoir, “Many Hands Make Light Work.” The book features the rollicking true story of a family of nine children growing up in a Midwest college town during the turbulent ‘60s and ‘70s — a family thatchampioned diversity and inclusion long before such concepts became cultural flashpoints. More at http://www.cherylstritzelmccarthy.com/ Featured music is "Stepping Stones" by www.KimiaPMusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio: Hendrika de Vries - When a Toy Dog Became a Wolf and the Moon Broke Curfew

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, teacher, therapist and author Hendrika de Vries discusses her memoir “When a Toy Dog Became a Wolf and the Moon Broke Curfew” that shares her story of survival and the power of love, courage, and imagination in a time of violent oppression, and shows how the bond between mother-daughter is made stronger amidst subversive activities and acts of moral courage. More at https://agirlfromamsterdam.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fixing the Fates - Diane Dewey on Big Blend Radio

Gulf Coast author Diane Dewey discusses her memoir “Fixing the Fates: An Adoptee's Story of Truth and Lies” that shares a story of family secrets, lies, love, and redemption. Adopted in America from a German orphanage, she met her Swiss biological father at age forty-seven after he searched for her. The impact of uncovering these roots was Diane's quest to find her German biological mother and learn her story. More at http://dianedewey.com/Thanks to JKS Communications for sponsoring this segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Marika Lindholm: Solo Mom Stories

Dr. Marika Lindholm, a trained sociologist and founder of www.ESME.com (Empowering Solo Moms Everywhere), discusses her upcoming new book, “We Got This: Solo Mom Stories of Grit, Heart, and Humor.” The book features seventy-five solo mom writers who tell the truth about their lives—their hopes and fears, their resilience and setbacks, their embarrassments and triumphs.Featured music is Lulu's Lullabye by www.AllisonAugust.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Kaufmann: Do You Have Kids? Life When the Answer is No

Big Blend Radio interview with Kate Kaufmann, author of "Do You Have Kids? Life When the Answer is No,” that explores what it means to create a life outside the mainstream of motherhood. www.KateKaufmann.com Featured music is "Lost on the Same Street" by David Fitzpatrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.