Quality of Life Radio

Joseph Emet: FINDING THE BLUE SKY

Beloved Dharma teacher and author Joseph Emet discusses his latest and new book,”FINDING THE BLUE SKY: A Mindful Approach to Choosing Happiness Here and Now.” Founder of the Mindfulness Meditation Centre in Montreal, Joseph trained with Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh at Plum Village in France and was made a Dharma teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh's tradition. www.MindfulnesMeditationCentre.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio - Jim Ostdick Finishes His Walk Across America

Jim “Palomino” Ostdick talks about completing his approx. 4,000 mile walking journey that mostly followed the American Discovery Trail, from Lewes, Delaware to Point Reyes National Seashore in California. The walk was on behalf of the REACH San Benito Foundation, with a goal to raise awareness of a new park and trail system to connect San Benito County, California to America and America to San Benito County. www.ReachAcrossAmerica.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE ORPHAN KEEPER: Taj Rowland & Camron Wright

Taj Rowland was just seven years old when he was kidnapped from his home in India. He was only a little boy when he was sold for profit and adopted halfway around the world in Salt Lake City. His Salt Lake City mother was shocked once Taj learned English and was able to tell her about his family back home. She thought she adopted a son without a family after all. It took Taj 35 years to find home. Now, a grown man, Rowland has partnered with best-selling author Camron Wright (The Rent Collector and Letters for Emily), and is the subject of the highly-anticipated autobiographical novel The Orphan Keeper. Big Blend Radio interview with Taj Rowland and Camron Wright. www.TheOrphanKeeper.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Mager: Author of PRETEND PRINCESS

Mary Mager chats with Big Blend Radio about her children’s book ‘Pretend Princess’ and musical CD ‘On Grandma’s Lap: Lullabies and Bedtime Songs’. Visit www.OnGrandmasLap.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miracle on The Hudson: Kevin Quirk & Dave Sanderson

On January 15, 2009, Captain Chesley B. "Sully” Sullenberger safely landed a plane plunging toward disaster on the Hudson River. Amazingly, 150 passengers survived—and, for the most part, with nothing worse (physically) than a few bruises and soggy clothes. Listen to the Big Blend Radio interview with Kevin Quirk, who along with Dorothy Firman, co-authored BRACE FOR IMPACT: "Miracle on the Hudson” Survivors Share Their Stories of Near Death and Hope for New Life," plus, Dave Sanderson, survivor and international inspirational speaker, and the author of MOMENTS MATTER: How One Defining Moment Can Create a Lifetime of Purpose’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda Egenes: THE RAMAYANA

Big Blend Radio interview with Linda Egenes who discusses THE RAMAYANA, one of the most important literary works of ancient India, that has deeply impacted all aspects of world culture. Long-time Transcendental Meditation practitioners and Ayurveda book authors, Linda and Dr. Kumuda Reddy have retold the story in their new book: ‘THE RAMAYANA: A New Retelling of Valmiki's Ancient Epic--Complete and Comprehensive’. www.LindaEgenes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning Signs for Parents

Husband-wife doctor team Dr. Brian Johnson and Dr. Laurie Berdahl, co-authors of the award-winning book “7 Skills for Parenting Success”, discuss the various topics in their timely new book “Warning Signs: How to Protect Your Kids from Becoming Victims or Perpetrators of Violence and Aggression”. Dr. Johnson is a licensed child psychologist, parenting expert, and professor at the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Berdahl is an obstetrician-gynecologist with genetic research experience, and is a writer and speaker on parenting and adolescent wellness. www.WarningSignsforParents.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio: Author Andrew Martonyi - Making Geography Fun for Kids

E. Andrew Martonyi, author of author of the award-winning ‘Little Man in the Map’ children's geography book series, explains how to create a mental map of the USA. Learn more and watch the video here> http://www.schoolsidepress.com/mindmap.htm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.