Best Pass The Pepper Podcasts (2024)

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Toxicity (System Of A Down) 1:40:50

1d ago1:40:50

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Join us on an electrifying journey through System of a Down's iconic album "Toxicity". From the band's chaotic rise in post-9/11 Los Angeles to the riotous scenes at a free concert gone awry, we recount the events that shaped this masterwork and its indelible impact on rock music. Biting social commentary, "controversial themes and humour abound, a…

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Women Who Have and Do Save Lives 40:59

6d ago40:59

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This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Podcast focuses on women who have and do save lives. FEATURED GUESTS - GLYNN BURROWS, historian and owner of Norfolk Tours UK talks about nurses Florence Nightingale Edith Cavell, and author and animal advocate Anna Sewell. Read his article about these historic and noteworthy English l…

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How a Death Doula Can Help After the Passing of a Loved One 37:00

13d ago37:00

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Your loved one has passed away ... now what? On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea discusses how a death doula or end-of-life midwife can help the family after a loved one has died. Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula: * Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practices * Emotion - Honor fee…

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Jenna Tico - Cancer Moon Memoir 40:13

17d ago40:13

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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Jenna Tico, who discusses her new memoir, “Cancer Moon: How I Survived the Best Years of My Life.” Organized through the cycles of the moon, "Cancer Moon" features Jenna's personal humor essays and poetry collection, and vulnerably and jovially guides readers through the turbulent twenties – aka the “age of …

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Filmmaker Mike Eisenberg - The Pitch 28:26

14d ago28:26

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio, filmmaker Mike Eisenberg discusses his latest documentary, THE PITCH: PATIENT SAFETY’S NEXT GENERATION, out now on VOD via Gravistas. The future of health care belongs to the next generation. A follow up of the documentary "To Err Is Human: A Patient Safety Documentary" (2018) , "The Pitch" gives viewers a glimps…

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Pepper Stetler - A Measure of Intelligence 40:41

17d ago40:41

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show features Pepper Stetler, who discusses her new memoir, "A Measure of Intelligence: One Mother's Reckoning with the IQ Test." Blending a mother’s love and dedication to her daughter with incisive historical and cultural analysis, "A Measure of Intelligence" investigates the origins and influen…

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Author and Educator Joanne De Simone - Fall and Recovery 58:26

22d ago58:26

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show features writer, author, and educator Joanne De Simone who discusses her memoir "Fall and Recovery: Raising Children with Disabilities through Lessons Learned in Dance." Out on September 17, 2024 through She Writes Press, this raw and transformative book that captures how she used lessons of …

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Dr. Jackie Eubany - What is Atrial Fibrillation? 18:00

22d ago18:00

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast observes National Atrial Fibrillation Month (September). Often called AFib or AF, which is the most common type of heart arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat that can increase your risk for stroke. Dr. Jacqueline Eubany is a board-certified cardiologi…

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Teen Suicide Prevention 1:20:24

24d ago1:20:24

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In observance of World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10) and National Suicide Prevention Month (Sept), this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on Johnny Schaefer's new song "When It's Your Kid" as well as teen suicide prevention and the pressures youth face today. Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/CfqF8q1BgQc?feature=shared FEATURED GUESTS: -…

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Filmmaker Amy Nicholson - Happy Campers 14:14

24d ago14:14

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This episode of Big Blend Radio features filmmaker Amy Nicholson who discusses her documentary "Happy Campers." The film chronicles the final days of a working-class summer colony in a scrappy trailer park that just happens to hold the secret to a rich life. In a waterfront campground off the coast of Virginia, residents spend their summers living …

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Shelley Whizin - Embracing Life Fully After Fifty! 33:14

1M ago33:14

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As we navigate through life, especially after reaching the milestone of 50, we become more acutely aware of our mortality. The mirror reflects changes we didn’t expect, and the world around us shifts in ways that can be both disorienting and enlightening. This episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL DIVING SUNDAY Show with transformational life coach She…

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Back To School Youth Education Celebration 1:41:35

1M ago1:41:35

1:41:35

Celebrate Youth Education with this "Back to School Party" episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast! FEATURED GUESTS - JOHNNY SCHAEFER is an award-winning singer-songwriter who joins us as cohost every 1st Sunday. Visit: https://hearjohnny.com/ - MARIA CHAMBERLAIN, who discusses homeschooling, is co-owner and innkeeper of The Inn at Oxb…

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The Velvet Underground & Nico (self titled) 1:37:10

1M ago1:37:10

1:37:10

Episode 51: The Velvet Underground & Nico (self-titled). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, The Velvet Underground & Nico, which was the debut studio album by the American alternative rock band the Velvet Underground and the German singer Nico. R…

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Life Lessons from Baby Boomers 1:08:00

1M ago1:08:00

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Welcome to the first quarterly episode of Big Blend Radio's "Life Lessons" Show focusing on lessons from Baby Boomers. After all, August is Boomers Making a Difference Month! in case you're wondering, Baby Boomers are preceded by the Silent Generation and followed by Generation X. So. people born between 1946 -1964 during what is known as the mid-2…

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Author Bridey Thelen-Heidel - Bright Eyes Memoir 53:51

1M ago53:51

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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Bridey Thelen-Heidel, advocate and teacher, and author of the memoir, "Bright Eyes: Surviving Our Monsters and Learning to Live Without Them," (She Writes Press, September 24, 2024). A raw and immersive account of growing up alongside an abusive, narcissistic mother, "Bright Eyes" is an astonishing narrative…

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Medical Insider with Author Marschall Runge, M.D., PhD 45:34

1M ago45:34

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This "Medical Insider" episode of Big Blend Radio features author Marschall Runge, M.D., PhD, who is the executive vice president for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine. He earned his doctorate in molecular biology at Vanderbilt University and his medical degree from Johns Hopkins…

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Glynn Burrows - Wellness Escapes in England 43:26

1M ago43:26

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Let's celebrate National Wellness Month in England! From yoga at an historic bed & breakfast to meditational walks on the beach, recovery retreats, and more, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows is all about Wellness Escapes in England. See his article about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/well…

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Judy Karnia - Forest Bathing and Nature Therapy 45:33

1M ago45:33

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Celebrate National Wellness Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast with Judy Karnia who gives an overview of forest bathing its benefits. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Judy Karnia is a travel writer, life coach, and nature therapist. As a forest therapy guide, she is certified by the Association of Nature and Fores…

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Sandra Bornstein - Keep Moving and Live Without Regrets 52:31

2M ago52:31

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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and author Sandra Bornstein who shares her personal story of travel and skiing while grieving the loss of her husband, Ira. In 2020, their world was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with glioblastoma, terminal brain cancer. Even though…

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Author Alison Rand - Walking Alison 49:03

2M ago49:03

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Celebrate National Dog Month (August) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show that features Alison Rand, author of the contemporary memoir, "Walking Alison: A Poodles’s Mostly True Story of Helping Her Human Navigate Life." The healing relationship between a dog and her human is at the heart of "Walking Alison." Chronicling the…

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Lea Brovedani - End-of-Life Fear & Acceptance 57:31

2M ago57:31

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea discusses fear and acceptance of our end-of-life transition. Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula: * Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practices * Emotion - Honor feelings * Mind - Life review and gleaning meaning * Body - Increase comfort, health a…

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Wellness Habits That Boost Heart Health 21:03

2M ago21:03

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Celebrate National Wellness Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast. Hear about fun and healthy habits that can create routines that reduce stress, boost energy, and improve one's overall wellbeing. Dr. Jacqueline Eubany is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the bes…

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Award-winning Author Kelly Vincent - Ugliest 54:08

2M ago54:08

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This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author Kelly Vincent who re-imagines their teenage years in their empowering series “The Art of Being Ugly," a compelling story of a teen grappling with their gender identity. The anticipated finale, “Ugliest,” (KV Books LLC, August 13, 2024) is a necessary and impactful commentary on the strug…

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Nevermind (Nirvana) 2:01:36

2M ago2:01:36

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Episode 50: Nevermind (Nirvana). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Nevermind which was the second studio album by Nirvana. It was released on September 24, 1991. Unlock the story behind Nirvana's first release on a major label and the first to f…

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Shelley Whizin - Setting Healthy Boundaries 37:44

2M ago37:44

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL DIVING SUNDAY Show with transformational life coach Shelley Whizin focuses on the Importance of Setting Healthy Boundaries. It’s not just about saying “no” or protecting your time; it’s about honoring your values, fostering mutual respect, and creating space where our humanity can flourish. Read Shelley's arti…

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Johnny Schaefer - Celebrating Friendship 1:03:25

2M ago1:03:25

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Celebrate National Friendship Day and Friendship Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast with award-winning vocalist and composer Johnny Schaefer who joins us as cohost every 1st Sunday. SONGS OF FRIENDSHIP MUSIC PLAYLIST: * On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4dkmtanr * On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/4a7zsny3 FRIENDSHIP A…

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Lea Brovedani - Letting Go to Have a Peaceful End-of-Life 34:52

3M ago34:52

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea discusses the importance of Letting Go to have a Peaceful End-of-Life. Letting go doesn't mean giving up. As we approach our final years, we let go of unrealistic expectations of others, of material possessions, of anger, jealousy, and other emotions…

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Travel Advisor Cheryl Ogle - Planning a Family Reunion 30:48

3M ago30:48

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Celebrate Family Reunion Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle. From cruises and resorts to budget-friendly adventures, hear about ways to reunite with loved ones of all ages and abilities to create those special memories. Check out Cheryl's blog on family reunions a…

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Author & Comedian Claire Berger - How Much is Enough? 39:13

3M ago39:13

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features comedian and author Claire Berger who discusses her interactive memoir, "How Much Is Enough? Getting More by Living with Less." Claire Berger got her start as a comedian at the famous Second City in Chicago, catapulting her into the spotlight as a stu…

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Dr. Jackie Eubany - Fun and Heart-Healthy Summer 22:26

3M ago22:26

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Celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month and National Picnic Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast that's all about how to have a fun and heart-healthy summer! Dr. Jacqueline Eubany is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart D…

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Author Jeff Nelligan - Four Lessons From My Three Sons 46:40

3M ago46:40

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Celebrate Purposeful Parenting Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show featuring acclaimed parenting author Jeff Nelligan who discusses his book, "Four Lessons From My Three Sons: How You Can Raise Resilient Kids." Every Dad and Mom in America wants to raise a resilient kid. This 2nd Edition of "Four Lessons from My Thre…

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Shelley Whizin - The Power of Forgiveness 48:05

3M ago48:05

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This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL DIVING SUNDAY Show with transformational life coach Shelley Whizin focuses on the Power of Forgiveness and how it can Heal Hearts and Transform Lives. Check out Shelley's article that explores the incredible benefits of forgiveness and how it can positively impact our well-being and the world around us:…

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Lea Brovedani - End-of-Life Road Trip 48:17

4M ago48:17

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Finish this sentence ..... "Before I die, I want to visit _____" On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea talks about fulfilling your bucket list, especially in regards to travel. Even if you are not able to travel anymore, there are still ways to get whet your wanderlust appetite. Lea's 5 …

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Cheryl Ogle - How to Avoid Travel Burnout 32:04

4M ago32:04

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Have you ever needed a vacation after your vacation? Are you trying to balance travel while working remotely? From jet lag to cramming too much on your itinerary, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle, focuses on the various ways you can avoid travel burnout. Check out Cheryl's…

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Author Tamara J. Walker - Beyond the Shores 42:09

4M ago42:09

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In honor of Juneteenth, this episode of Big Blend Radio features author and writer Tamara J. Walker who discusses her book, "Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad," which is a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice. Part historical exploration, part travel memoir, "Beyond the Shores" reveals poignant histories of a diverse gr…

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Author Ann Bancroft - Almost Family 28:47

4M ago28:47

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How do you find joy when faced with a terminal diagnosis? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features debut author Ann Bancroft who tackles this theme with sharp humor and profound compassion in her new novel, “Almost Family, " that's out now through She Writes Press. Featuring a rough-around-t…

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Dr. Jackie Eubany - Men's Heart Health 41:15

4M ago41:15

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Did You Know that Heart Disease remains the Number One Killer of Men in the United States? In honor of June being Men's Health Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast is all about Heart Health for Men. Hear about prevention, along with easy (and fun) lifestyle and dietary changes that can boost heart hea…

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Hiking Your Feelings in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks 38:37

4M ago38:37

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In celebration of June being Great Outdoors Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the upcoming Hike and Heal Sequoia National Park Wilderness Wellness Retreats. These retreats are facilitated by Sydney and Barry Williams of Hiking My Feelings in partnership with the…

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How Travel Nourishes the Soul and Expands Life's Buffet 38:18

4M ago38:18

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL DIVING SUNDAY Show with transformational life coach Shelley Whizin focuses on the personal growth benefits of travel. As Shelley says, "Travel isn’t just about checking off places on a map; it’s about diving headfirst into a yummy-delicious buffet of experiences, each one adding a unique flavor to the grand ba…

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Dr. Helen McKibben - Drop: Making Great Decisions 33:57

4M ago33:57

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Closing off Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Dr. Helen McKibben, a seasoned clinical therapist with over 35 years of experience, and the creator of the innovative and unique self-help technique, "Dropping to the Blank Screen." Hear about her new book “Drop: Making Great Decisions" that teaches how to use neuro…

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How Women Can & Do Have Multiple Successful Careers 1:23:01

4M ago1:23:01

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From Lawyers and Artists to Writers and Educators, this Big Blend Radio "Women Making History" Podcast Panel Discussion focuses on How Women Can and Do Have Multiple Successful Careers in their Lifetime. FEATURED GUESTS: * Writer & Editor Eva Eldridge: https://evaeldridge.com/ * Nature Photographer Margot Carrera: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MargotCa…

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Lea Brovedani - Parental End-of-Life Planning 43:34

5M ago43:34

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea talks about parental end-of-life planning, why it's important, and how a family discussion is usually one of the first steps. Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula:* Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practices* Emotion - Honor feelings* Mind - Life r…

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Author Anna Monardo - After Italy Memoir 48:35

5M ago48:35

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This episode of Big Blend Radio features author Anna Monardo who discusses her new and award-winning memoir, "After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage" (Bordighera Press, May 14, 2024). Author of "The Courtyard of Dreams" and "Falling in Love with Natassia," Anna pivots from her career as an established fictional author to reveal the truth…

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Dr. Ronald Ruff - Raising Children to Thrive 41:14

5M ago41:14

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's QUALITY OF LIFE Podcast features Dr. Ronald Ruff who discusses his book, "Raising Children to Thrive: Affect Hunger & Responsive, Sensitive Parenting." In this world of information overload and constant distraction, parents are experiencing an urgent need for direction on how to raise their children based on the cu…

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Dr. Jackie Eubany - Women's Heart Health 32:19

5M ago32:19

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Did You Know that Heart Disease remains the Number One Killer of Women in the United States, killing more women than breast and lung cancer combined? In honor of Women's Health Month, this inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast is all about Heart Health for Women. Hear about prevention, along with easy (a…

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Shelley Whizin - Embracing Self-Care 51:04

5M ago51:04

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As a Mother's Day Tribute to Nurturing Yourself, this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL DIVING SUNDAY Show with transformational life coach Shelley Whizin focuses on how to embrace self-care. As Shelley says, "Celebrating Mother’s Day often revolves around honoring the incredible women who have nurtured us. Yet, amidst the busyness of life a…

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Faye Brenner - Collywobbles: Tales of Travel, Life, and Anxiety 39:43

5M ago39:43

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An irresistible compulsion to travel and a nervous affliction: put these together and you get the collywobbles, that jittery feeling one gets from anxiety. This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show features author and world traveler Faye Brenner who chats about some of her travel experiences and her book "Collywobbles: Tales …

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Poet Lauren Martin - Night of the Hawk 50:34

5M ago50:34

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This episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates Earth Month and National Poetry Month with Lauren Martin who discusses her book, "Night of the Hawk: Poems" which will be out on May 14, 2024 through She Writes Press. A powerful and wise poetry collection on shamanism, feminism, and disability, "Night of the Hawk" tells untold stories of the marginalized.…

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Author Cheryl Leutjen - Love Earth Now 55:08

5M ago55:08

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Enjoyed this shared episode from Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast featuring Cheryl Leutjen, author of "Love Earth Now: The Power of Doing One Thing Every Day." As a geologist, environmental law attorney, spiritual practitioner and, most importantly, devoted mother, Cheryl understands that most people don’t have an endless reservoir of …

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Author Aaron Arsenault - The Climate Diaries 29:49

5M ago29:49

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After working in the climate-tech industry for the past fifteen years, debut author Aaron Arsenault is excited to inspire readers ages 9-12 to combat climate change. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, he discusses his climate fiction novel, “The Climate Diaries, Book One: The Academy” (Borrowed Planet Press, April 2024). "The Climate Diaries: Book…

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