Quality of Life Radio

The World of Artificial Intelligence

This Big Blend Radio panel discussion delves into the world of Artificial Intelligence, from how and why it was created, to how it has advanced and is used today as an effective tool in numerous industries, as well as its proprietary dangers, especially regarding the arts.
FEATURED GUESTS: - DR MARSCHALL RUNGE - Executive VP for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, CEO of Michigan Medicine, and author of “Coded to Kill: A Techno-Medical Thriller.” More: https://www.codedtokill.com/ 
- JOEY STUCKEY - Award-winning blind guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer, producer,  educator, sound engineer, and the music ambassador for Macon, Georgia. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ 
- MATT COST - Author of three mystery series: Mainely Mystery, Clay Wolfe/Port Essex Mystery, and A Brooklyn 8 Ballo Mystery Series. He’s also written historical fiction novels. More: https://www.mattcost.net/ 
 - JW JARVIS - Author of the thriller “Artificial Agent,” as well as the "First Responder" Series. More: https://www.authorjwjarvis.com/ 
- MICHAEL WOLK - Author of the immersive cyber novel “DevilsGame,” playwright, Broadway producer, and film producer. More: https://devilsgame.com/ 

Life Lessons from Family

It's all about Life Lessons from Family on this episode of Big Blend Radio's QUALITY OF LIFE Show.
FEATURED GUESTS:- MICHAEL NEMETH - Author of "A Tissue of Lies" and other novels. Visit: https://mikenemethauthor.com/ - KIMBERLY HESS - Author of "A Lesser Mortal: The Unexpected Life of Sarah B. Cochran." Visit: https://unexpectedlifeofsarahbcochran.com/ - JEFF NELLIGAN - Author of "Four Lessons From My Sons" and other parenting books. Visit: https://www.nelliganbooks.com/ - LISA EVANS - Travel writer and author of "100 Things To Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die." Visit: https://writerlisa.com/ - KATHLEEN WALLS - Travel writer and author of numerous travel guides and novels. Visit: https://katywalls.com/ 

How to Honor Someone's Legacy

From planting a tree to erecting a memorial and creating a scholarship foundation, this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani focuses on the various ways you can honor and keep someone's legacy alive.
Also hear some ideas for holiday gatherings on how to remember and pay tribute to loved ones who have passed this year.
Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula:Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practicesEmotion - Honor feelingsMind - Life review and gleaning meaningBody - Increase comfort, health and safetyPractical - Create completions
Learn more about Lea's work at https://souljourneydoula.com/ Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/b6c9jfnu 

How to Have a Happy and Heart-Healthy Holiday Season

From festive foods and drinks to fun activities, it's all about how to enjoy the holiday season while being heart-healthy on this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast. 
Dr. Jacqueline Eubany 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/  
New episodes of "Heart Healthy Living with Dr. Jackie" air every 2nd Wednesday. Follow the Podcast: https://hearthealthyliving-drjackie.podbean.com/ 

Supporting Parks, The Arts, Kids and Military Families

'Tis the Season of Giving and this episode of Big Blend Radio explores the myriad of ways to support our parks, the arts, military, kids and families, and more. Enjoy these inspiring conversations that offer practical ideas for giving back. 
ON THIS EPISODE:- IVAN LEVIN gives an overview of the preservation and educational programs that the National Park Trust offers. Established in 1983, this non-profit dedicates 86% of its resources to park preservation and its youth, family, and military programs. Visit https://parktrust.org/  
- CHRISTY WOOD, world champion horse trainer and author,  talks about her fundraising efforts to support the Independence Fund in purchasing all-terrain track chairs and funding caregiver programs for wounded veterans. Visit: https://independencefund.org/ and keep up with Christy at https://wdnhorse.com/ 
- VICTORIA CHICK, an artist based in Silver City, New Mexico, talks about raising funds to build the Southwest ​Regional ​Museum ​of ​Art ​and ​Art ​Center, ​which would be the first fine art museum in southwest New Mexico. Learn more at https://www.southwest-art-museum.org/ and visit Victoria's site at https://victoriachick.com/ 
- CLIFFORD GARSTANG, an author and writer based in Staunton, Virginia talks about some of his local non-profits including the Heifetz International Music Institute - https://heifetzinstitute.org/; the Staunton Music Festival - https://www.stauntonmusicfestival.org/, and the American Shakespeare Center - https://americanshakespearecenter.com/. Learn more about Cliff's writing at https://cliffordgarstang.com/ 
- LISA EVANS, travel writer and author, talks about the Operational Christmas Child program through Samaritan's Purse, see: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/. She also discusses ways to give back to areas in need, and how to be a "Good Samaritan" during the holiday travel season. Keep up with Lisa at: https://writerlisa.com/ 

What Does It Take to Be The Light in Your Life?

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL DIVING SUNDAY Show with transformational life coach Shelley Whizin focuses on how to be the light in your life. Check out Shelley's article "BEing the Light: A Year-End reflection" here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/being-the-light-a-year-end-reflection/SHELLEY WHIZIN is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ and author of "What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life." Keep up with Shelley here: https://www.shelleywhizin.com/ Tune into Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show every first Sunday here: http://tinyurl.com/2bjbectk 

End-of-Life Communication with Loved Ones

What do you say when a loved one just received a terminal diagnosis or is at their last stage of life as we know it? On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea shares advice on how to communicate and support loved ones facing the end of their life.
Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula:Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practicesEmotion - Honor feelingsMind - Life review and gleaning meaningBody - Increase comfort, health and safetyPractical - Create completions
Learn more about Lea's work at https://souljourneydoula.com/ Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/b6c9jfnu 

Understanding the World of Cults

In observance of Cult Awareness Day, this episode focuses on life inside a cult, and then leaving and start life over. 
FEATURED GUESTS:- GEOFF LEVIN is a musician, composer, producer, and film director of the “Brothers Broken” documentary on his life in and now out of scientology. Watch the trailer and learn more: https://www.brothersbroken.com/ - TAMARA MC was raised in a cult, but got out of it and became a world traveler, writer, and activist for girls and women worldwide. See her website for resources including a page listing "325 Ways to Know if You are in a Cult" - see: https://tamaramc.com/are-you-in-a-cult/ - MATT COST is a prolific author of historical fiction and mystery, and the inspiration behind this episode. More: https://www.mattcost.net/