Living Life with Lynda Show

This is the last episode of the Living Life with Lynda show that aired on WLOB in Portland, Maine.  Lynda and her friend, Catherine Wilson, of On Purpose Wellbeing Center, share the BIG changes they both are going through.  Lynda has decided to stop airing her show on WLOB for a variety of reasons and Catherine is closing her center at the end of the year.  So, together they talk about how being open to change can lead to amazing opportunities and how to know when it's the right time to make changes. Thank you to everyone who has ever listened to any of my shows!  It has been a pleasure providing valuable health information to you and I may not be entirely done yet, so make sure you sign up on my website to receive updates as they get announced!

Part 1:  Did you know contaminants in your water can cause kidney damage and developmental delays in children as well as many forms of cancer, including bladder & lung cancer?  Andy Boure, General Manager of Dunbar Water, shares stories and information about why it's so important to test your water to keep both your home & yourself healthy.   Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares the very difficult decision she has made about ending her Living Life with Lynda show.

Part 1: I have been a patient of Dr. Mitch Vance of Body Back Chiropractic & Physiotherapy for a year and I found him by doing a search online for a Chiropractor who is certified to offer Active Release Technique (ART). I am SO grateful to have been led to him! Don't know what ART is? Well then, check out this episode to learn out about that as well as learn about physiotherapy, cupping, graston technique and more! Not all chiropractors are the same, so if you've tried chiropractic care in the past or are having neck or back pain, migraines or are pregnant or recently had a baby, then this is the show for you! Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an article from DailyOM about the importance of practice self-awareness.

Part 1 - Dr. Robert Kozlowski (Dr. Koz) is a Functional Medicine Doctor and author of UNFUNC YOUR GUT: Boost Your Immune System, Heal Your Gut, and Unlock Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health. We discuss what functional medicine is and how it's different from conventional medicine as well as how unresolved mental, emotional & spiritual issues can lead to physical health problems.  Dr. Koz also gives tips on some simple steps you can take each morning to help improve your digestive health and shares how food sensitivities are more dangerous than food allergies and how an elimination diet can help. Part 2 - Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares information from the book, Organize Tomorrow Today, on how to develop new healthy habits and how winning a "fight thru" is an important part of that process.

Norbert Kiss, CEO of Circularity Healthcare joins us to talk about their revolutionary new product, Doxyva!  Studies on Doxyva have shown it increases circulation throughout the body by simply administering a CO2 vapor mist on the tip of your thumb for 5 minutes.  Increasing circulation can improve varicose & spider veins; help you avoid serious complications from Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease & Cancer; as well as improve your skin health, mood, sleep, athletic & intimate performance!  How does it work?  Join me, Norbert, Dorian MacNeil of Beach Bums Adventures, and more to hear the science behind it and how Doxyva is changing lives!

Part 1:  Angela Lamb of Healthy Life Nation joins me again, but this time it's to talk about her newest book, Bonding with My Bunnies: Yoga Lesson Plans for Families & Children.  The theme of this book is Rest, Play, Yoga, Repeat! Give kids the gift of yoga tailored to them! Fun games, kid-friendly final relaxation meditations, fun and relaxing breathing exercises, kid-friendly yoga practices to foster family bonding and genuine play.  Angela will share why she chose to write this book and how she feels it will help make a difference in families and childrens' lives! Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about the importance of supporting your local farmer and shares a blog post from Wormell Farms regarding the status of their farm.

Part 1: Volunteers of America is a spiritually based social services organization helping the area's most vulnerable populations.   They provide affordable senior housing throughout the state, homeless veteran services, recovery services, correctional re-entry services, behavioral health services as well as a free-weeklong youth camp.  In this episode, Michael Coon, Vice President of External Relations, joins me to discuss all those services in detail and more! Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda continues the story of their beloved dog Trevor passing away and shares information to help people through the grieving process after losing a pet.

Part 1:  In this episode I speak with Leah Robert and Sarah Kelly. Leah is an Oncology Nurse and after her sister, Sarah, was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 32nd week of pregnancy, they both went through a deep cleaning exercise of getting rid of harmful, unhealthy products which led to them creating SaltyGirl Beauty and the non-profit organization Foundation4Love . They will share their very personal journey and talk about how Foundation4Love is helping to provide Integrative Wellness services to cancer patients through New England Cancer Specialists. Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares her heartbreaking story of having to put their dog, Trevor, to sleep and about the special message they received from him after he was gone.

Part 1: In this episode, I talk with Molly Edelstein, founder of Personal Growth Design.  Multiple Sclerosis has been a part of Molly's life since she was very young, from her father's diagnosis  when she was 6 and then her own diagnosis at 20.  The spiritual lessons she has learned from MS have changed her life, brought her freedom and joy, and has now led her to  provide coaching and education.  She comes to this work with a background as a homeopath, business professional and lifelong spiritual seeker and loves to help women fully embrace and leverage their ME-ness. Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email from Dr. Robert Anthony titled, "Becoming More Powerful by the Minute"

Ann Quinlan is a Geriatric Care Manager and Dementia Care Specialist. She has over 25 years of experience in deepening her understanding of the sadness, grief, frustration, and stress experienced when one is caring for a loved one with short-term memory loss due to ANY form of dementia. In this interview, she will share strategies from her Three Rules workshop that help people support those they care for with dementia.  If dementia is a part of your life, through caring for a loved one or through service work you provide, then this show is an absolute must listen!  Contact Ann Quinlan at avceltic@gmail.com for information on upcoming workshops.

This is Part 2 of my interview with Walter Selens! Walter is a licensed massage therapist who has been practicing bodywork since 1988. He began studying Parapsychology in 1986 in the Parapsychology Program at Cape Cod Community College. He started off as a paranormal investigator and when the classroom focus changed, he found himself studying energy patterns in health and bodywork. He decided to switch his major to Massage Therapy and is now a Neuromuscular Therapist at Gorham Muscular Therapy.   In this 2nd interview, Walter explains what neuromuscular therapy is and how it can help with soft-tissue injuries. He also discusses how he is able to help people who participate in sports before, during and after an event to help improve their performance and recovery. And if that wasn't enough, we also talk about "abrasive" Reiki!

Part 1: This is Part 1 of my 2 part interview with Walter Selens. Walter is a licensed massage therapist who has been practicing bodywork since 1988. He began studying Parapsychology in 1986 in the Parapsychology Program at Cape Cod Community College. He started off as a paranormal investigator and when the classroom focus changed, he found himself studying energy patterns in health and bodywork. He decided to switch his major to Massage Therapy and is now a Neuromuscular Therapist at Gorham Muscular Therapy located in Gorham, Maine. In this interview, he shares some really interesting information about being recognized as having a "psychic ability" by the US Air Force, some paranormal occurrences he encountered on Cape Cod, why he decided to become a Massage Therapist as well as talk about a unique service of showing parents how to massage their infants! Walter is quite the character, so you will definitely enjoy this show! Part 2: Weekly Words - Lynda talks about our circle of influence and how certain parts of our life are very similar to the 5 people we spend the most time with.

Part 1:  Donna Dwyer, President and CEO, of My Place Teen Center joins me to talk about their mission to provide a safe haven for youth ages 10-18, sustaining them with comfort, meals, resources, and hope. My Place Teen Center (MPTC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, regional organization headquartered in Westbrook, Maine, with a temporary location secured in Saco, and a soon-to-be new one in Biddeford (opening in 2022).  They are a year round, free, out of school time program. They provide academic assistance through tutoring, study skills, the Learning Technology Lab, and Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs. They offer instruction in character development, leadership development, life skills, job skills, and financial literacy. They focus on aspects of healthy, responsible moral development that builds strong character, self-esteem, academic, and leadership skills. The culture at the Teen Center is one in which they are loving first and firm when needed. A family-type, anti-bullying, safe environment is their hallmark. When youth walk through their Red Doors, they see kids who have the potential to thrive with mentoring and guidance. Their niche is fostering grit, perseverance, curiosity, passion, and accountability. These non-academic pursuits are the success indicators of positive, thriving futures. They are committed to engaging these young people in positive relationships and meaningful activities that allow them to be courageous in the face of their traumatic life circumstances.  Given their transient, middle and high school population, they know that hunger and homelessness are on the rise and parent substance use is a contributing factor to their kids' exposure to early trauma. Confronted with the fallout of childhood trauma, they are asking why do some children adapt and overcome, while others bear lifelong scars that flatten their potential? A growing body of evidence points to one common answer: Every child who winds up doing well has had at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult.  Please consider donating to help My Place Teen Center continue their mission.  Not only will you be helping children today, but also our future adults! Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares a story about a recent encounter with an angry parent and provides tips on how we can have a positive influence on our children.

Part 1 - Jen Paquet, Training Manager, for Healthy Living for ME™ joins me to talk about this amazing organization that is helping to keep Maine's population thriving into and through their elder years!  Through a network of local leaders, community organizations and health systems, Healthy Living for ME™ delivers programs to help adults manage chronic health conditions, prevent falls, and foster well-being. If you are coping with high blood pressure, heart disease, COPD, arthritis, diabetes or other chronic conditions, Healthy Living for ME™ can support your efforts to live life as fully and independently as possible. Part 2 - Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about her beloved dog, Trevor, being ill recently and how she noticed that the healthcare system for pets is following the same pattern as for people.

Part 1: We all have probably either known someone who has taken their own life or have heard of suicide and how it affects the loved ones who are left behind. However, it's one of those subjects that people tend to not talk about. But like I've said on my show many times before, the only way we can make things change is by being willing to acknowledge the topic and have these tough discussions. In this episode, I speak with Greg Marley, the Director of Suicide Prevention for the Maine branch of NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness). Greg talks about what mental illness is, what signs you can look for and shares tips on how to help those you love who may be suffering from a mental illness. This show is dedicated to my cousin's grandson, Andre James Shaeffer who passed away on June 12, 2021.   Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email from DailyOM titled, Same Choices Same Results

Almost everyone has directly or indirectly experienced how chemical dependency can affect a loved one.  Lynda is joined by the creators and subjects of a local Maine television documentary series, Voices of Hope - The Rugged Road to Recovery.  This series is a project started by SEED (Students Empowered to End Dependency) and is a variety of very personal stories shared from the people who struggle with substance use disorder and are in recovery to the families who have lost loved ones.   SEED was formed to add the voice of students to help explain the insidious brain disease of chemical dependency. Their main objective is to amplify community messaging about use of chemical substances by explaining the science underlying the disease model. In so doing, it is their hope that fewer people will start using drugs & alcohol and more will seek recovery.  This series is their first project.  You may watch the whole series on their website and stay tuned for more episodes, as they are in the process of being filmed! If you or your loved one struggles with addiction, please seek out local help.  There are a variety of resources on the Voices of Hope website.

Part 1:  In this episode, I am joined by Jimmy Cesario-DeBiasi and Carolyn Snell.  Jimmy is the Director of Programs for the Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets and Carolyn is the Chair of the Farmers' Market Association in Portland, Maine and a fourth-generation, farmer at Snell Family Farm located in Buxton, Maine.  We talk about the benefits of buying from local farms and farmers markets and the various programs offered through these markets including how they can double the dollars for people who receive SNAP benefits (food stamps). Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares a story of being approached by a stranger in a restaurant, inviting him to join her for dinner and how that one act of kindness may have changed his life.

I hosted a special event with Psychic Medium, Cathy Ripley Greene, where people called in to be connected with their loved ones who have passed away.  From the young mother who recently lost her love in a car accident to reuniting a woman with her sister and another with a close friend, Cathy was able to give each caller information that helped identify their loved one as proof it was them, then gave them each a message and finished the call channeling a special message for them to give them some peace.  I have met many Psychic Mediums and Cathy Ripley Greene is the real deal!  Prepared to be blown away!

This show is a montage of 3 of my favorite Maine non-profit organizations providing updates on where their organizations have been, where they are now and what they need to continue helping so many! Debby Porter is the Founder & CEO, of the non-profit organization Hair Matters. As a hair stylist, when Debby heard the words, "you have breast cancer" she was not only terrified for her life, but she wondered how she would cope with hair loss.  She found there was no place to turn for help with hair loss and during her recovery she vowed to create the kind of help she wasn't able to find. That's how Hair Matters was born. Today, Hair Matters works to restore vitality and hope and reduce fear and isolation for all who seek their help by providing emotional support and hair loss solutions in a non-medical setting. You can hear the full interview I did with Debby in Episode 67. Amie Marzen, founder of Madeline's Mission joins us to share the story of her beautiful daughter Madeline, whom she lost at just 4 years young to a brain tumor.  When Amie found herself in this "child loss club” she felt lost, alone, and scared and couldn't find the support she and her family needed to help them during this difficult time.  That situation motivated her to create this non-profit organization in honor of her daughter so other families will have the support they need while coping with the loss of a child. You can hear the full interview I did with Amie on Episode 33.   Catherine Ann Wilson, founder of Stop Trafficking US, is a child sexual abuse and sex trafficking survivor.  Catherine shares her very personal story through a worldwide platform to help prevent what happened to her from happening to other young girls and boys.  In this episode, she shares about the huge difference her organization is making by providing training to social workers, law enforcement officials and more!  You can hear the full interview I did with Catherine in Episode 35.

Local Maine musicians, Corey Bonnevie of RAGGED JACK & Cliff Gelina of Dawg-House Studios and The Cliff & Bill Show join me for this high energy, informational show!  Why would I have musicians on a health & wellness show? Because they are on a whole food plant-based journey to get and stay healthy and they are SO passionate about it, that I just had to have them share their stories!! If you are overweight, take medications, have been diagnosed with a disease or just plain tired all the time then this is the show for you!! Hear how easy it can be to make a change that will change your life! These guys are living proof that you can turn your health around, just by choosing differently!! Oh and as a bonus, these super talented guys also play us a tune!  Enjoy!

Part 1:  Michelle Lappin is a lifestyle coach and founder of Get Good at Living. In this episode we talk about how making small shifts in routines, habits, and behaviors can have a huge positive impact in not just your life, but in the lives of those who surround you! And the tips she provides will help in all areas of your life no matter what your goals are like getting healthy, improving your finances or relationships, finding a new career and more! Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda asks you to think about what you and your health are worth

For 27 years, Cathy Ripley Greene owned and directed a wellness center in Walpole, Massachusetts.  As a Chiropractic Physician working in the arena of healing.  While she is retired from her Chiropractic practice, she continues to offer healing at her center, but it is now through the art of Mediumship. At a young age Cathy realized she had a strong connection with spirit which she has continued to develop and strengthen for many years.  As a Medium, she connects with and communicates with those loved ones who have passed to spirit. It is her belief that we never die, we just change and are living on another dimension.  In this episode she talks with us about the science behind connecting with spirit and how we all have the ability to do that!  

Part 1: Michael Mercer is a retired police officer with over thirty years of crime-prevention experience. He is a nationally certified chemical agent specialist and a national practitioner in crime prevention through environmental design.  Michael is also a US Navy Veteran, a Shriner, a Mason and a Past President of the Maine Association of Police, as well as the inventor and founder of a patent pending product called the F3 Defense System. Because of everything you see and hear on the news, it seems like you can be a victim at any time in any place.  Michael saw the need for the average citizen to protect themselves, legally, with NON-lethal force and is one of the reasons he created this F3 Defense System.  In this episode, we talk about how to avoid becoming a victim of crime and steps you can take if you find yourself in a situation where you feel forced to act to protect yourself. Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about receiving a phone call from, what she thought was a company she knew, which actually turned out to be a scam.  What is Spoofing and how can you protect yourself from becoming a victim of it?

Part 1: Carrie Levine CNM, founder of Whole Woman Health & Beautiful Messy Wholeness, is a Certified Nurse Midwife & Functional Medicine Practitioner with over 20 years of combined clinical experience working with thousands of women.  In this episode, she dispels the myths many think about when they think of Nurse Midwives and explains how they can help a woman not just during pregnancy, but through their whole life.  She also discusses how functional medicine helps to get to the root cause of illness & disease to help people heal and live life fully. Known for her ability to relate to her patients, Carrie welcomes the beautiful mess in each of them. Her process is centered around nutrition and lifestyle by understanding the biochemistry of physiological imbalances, recognizing symptom patterns, honoring each individual, and allowing space for mystery.  Carrie addresses health issues at every stage of a woman’s life: From teenage hormone imbalances to pre- and post-pregnancy challenges, menopause, digestive issues, depression and everything in between. Her ability to hold space for women, connect the dots of seemingly unrelated symptoms, and identify underlying causes, allows her patients to thrive – emotionally, spiritually, and physically.  This show aired originally on WLOB radio on 5/9/21.  We had a lot to talk about so we continued the show off air and spoke in depth about the Covid vaccination.  This is the full episode including that off air discussion.  Enjoy!

Part 1:  Elizabeth Marcuse, aka Liz Merci, is a certified yoga teacher and health coach. She supports her clients with their relationship with food and their bodies and specializes in coaching people around eating disorders and body image. Her Merci Method health coaching program is rooted in the belief that the way you view food and your body is the way you view the world. Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about the documentary movie, The Social Dilemma, and about how our actions are causing us to be marketed to more than ever on social media!

Part 1:  Steve Barton is a graduate of the Gestalt International Study Center. As a Gestalt Coach and through his trademarked "The Game of Ten" program, you will increase your awareness, expand your scope of influence, refine your thought processes, and cultivate a dynamic environment through an inside-out approach to personal responsibility. Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an article about the "I'm Sorry" syndrome, how we can start to be aware of what we apologize for and what we can do to reframe what we say for more positive outcomes.

Part 1:  Sarah Lipton is a published author, podcaster and quirky, visionary creative. Her passion for travel, contemplative practice and writing began when she was a small child in Maine, gazing longingly at the ocean, and the imagined worlds beyond. To weave all of her passions together, Sarah created GENUINE, Inc, a 501(c)3 nonprofit and podcast that is focused on guiding members to BE, spark and ignite their true impact in the world which is the topic we talk about in this episode! Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about a free course she took on Intuitive Eating with Annie Poirier of Shaping Perspectives.

Part 1: Kristen Tagliamonte, owner of Empowered Results with KAT, is a certified Career Transitions & Leadership coach.  She empowers mid-career professionals at a crossroads to help them realize what is next in their work lives by helping them create a roadmap forward, to maximize their confidence and realize the power of following their instincts to ride a wave of success in their career - on their terms!  She knows all too well the challenges and doubts - but also the powerful results - that can come with transitioning your career. After a high-powered, 30-year corporate HR career developing C-Suite leaders and others at all levels of the organizations she supported, she answered an inner-calling to actively help other professionals pursue their own lifelong career and personal journeys. In this episode, Kristen will provide information to help you make some choices if you are ready to make a career change by helping you uncover your why, define your best options to move forward, and tune into what path is best for you to live within your values, be passionate about what you do and realize greater career fulfillment. Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email from DailyOm about Control. "Trying to maintain control in this life is a bit like trying to maintain control on a roller coaster. The ride has its own logic and is going to go its own way, regardless of how tightly you grip the bar. There is a thrill and a power in simply surrendering to the ride and fully feeling the ups and downs of it, letting the curves take you rather than fighting them. When you fight the ride, resisting what's happening at every turn, your whole being becomes tense and anxiety is your close companion. When you go with the ride, accepting what you cannot control, freedom and joy will inevitably arise".........Tune in to listen to the whole article!

This is the 2nd part of a 2-part special episode.  Michele Lowry is a Reiki Master/Teacher, Shamanic Practitioner/Diviner, Earth Magic Practitioner, Animal Communicator and Published Author.  As an animal advocate, her own animal companions opened a path for her to “do it differently” and seek out alternative options for their health and wellness.  Over 19 years ago, she was guided to create her business Nikoe Natural Therapies and has worked very closely with the animal kingdom during that time experiencing phenomenal healings through the connection and communication the animals share with her.   Her visionary and psychic skills have continued to develop bringing a gift to tell the animal’s story through their eyes. This has proven to provide incredible changes in behavior and adjustment where trauma has previously taken place. In this episode, we continue the discussion about holistic care, healthy food choices, tuning into your pets to discover what is best for them and how to communicate with them.

Michele Lowry is a Reiki Master/Teacher, Shamanic Practitioner/Diviner, Earth Magic Practitioner, Animal Communicator and Published Author.  As an animal advocate, her own animal companions opened a path for her to "do it differently" and seek out alternative options for their health and wellness.  Over 19 years ago, she was guided to create her business Nikoe Natural Therapies and has worked very closely with the animal kingdom during that time experiencing phenomenal healings through the connection and communication the animals share with her.   Her visionary and psychic skills have continued to develop bringing a gift to tell the animal’s story through their eyes. This has proven to provide incredible changes in behavior and adjustment where trauma has previously taken place. In this first episode of a special 2-episode series, we will talk about holistic care, healthy food choices and communication. 

Part 1 - Eileen Veroneau Brown, Director of Development & Communications, for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine, joins me to discuss how they provide mentorship services to children and youth ages 7-17 in Cumberland and York counties in Maine. Their mission is to ignite the power and promise of all youth and seek to remove obstacles for all young people by connecting them with a mentor – a caring adult who can be in their corner.  Ever thought about volunteering to work with children?  Listening to this episode would be a great start to learn more about this opportunity! Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about being exposed to Covid and getting a Covid test.  The test results were negative, but how accurate are they really and why aren't we hearing about how many Covid tests have been given and how many are negative?  Want to know what the numbers are for the U.S.?  Check this out and be prepared for some staggering numbers!

In this episode, I speak with Brian Harris.  Brian is the Co-Founder and CEO of MedRhythms; a Portland, Maine based digital therapeutics company focused on the intersection of music and neuroscience!  Brian is also a board-certified music therapist and one of 350 Neurologic Music Therapist Fellows in the world. Brian’s clinical work is focused at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston where he created and implemented their first inpatient full time Neurologic Music Therapy program, specializing in Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injuries, MS, Parkinson's and Cerebral Palsy and built this program to be the most comprehensive NMT program in the country. Music has been demonstrated to globally activate the human brain, including areas that are responsible for movement, language, attention, memory, executive function, and emotion.  There is profound evidence that rhythm is able to engage the motor system to improve functional outcomes and Brian will explain how this therapy works. I hope you find this information interesting and welcome your feedback!  Find me at www.successfulbalancedliving.com and www.facebook.com/successfulbalancedliving  

Cathleen Elle is a three time #1 International Best Selling Author, Global Speaker, Certified Success Coach, Healer and Co-Host of Beyond Your Best Plan Podcast. Cathleen shares powerful healing techniques for those who have experienced unexpected loss or hidden trauma to reconnect, uncover, and embrace their joy and connect with their loved ones’ light. She has coped with multiple traumas, but the death of her 19-year-old son, Logan, from suicide was the catalyst that changed her life forever.  Today, she assists in changing the trajectory of others’ lives by providing the tools that aid them on moving through the emotions accompanied by these challenging experiences.

Part 1:  Sarah Kelly of Sarah Kelly Coaching and Love Yourself shares her very personal story of being a victim of ritualistic abuse at a very young age as well as her journey with substance use disorder and recovery. For years she wanted love, but found she needed to love herself first before she could attract the right love into her life. Sarah will talk about why self love is so important for not just ourselves but how it can help unify our divided country and heal the whole world. Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about how words affect us emotionally, mentally and physically and why it's so important to be aware of what you say to yourself and who you surround yourself with.

Part 1:  Halsey Snow of Golden Ratio Products joins me for an interesting conversation about water.  You've heard that it's important for your overall health to consume plenty of water, but did you know that it's more difficult for your body to process the water you are drinking if it's not structured?  What is structured water and how do you structure it?  In this episode, Halsey will explain how water is naturally structured in nature and how when we process water it becomes unstructured as well as how just setting positive intentions before consuming water can help! Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares a DailyOm email about how we are all connected and how to raise your consciousness about your impact on the world.

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Heath Wilt and his lovely wife, Nicole Wilt.  Dr. Wilt is an invasive, non-interventional Cardiologist with a focus on primary prevention, imaging, and preventive Cardiology.  Nicole has been in the health and wellness field for over 20 years and is a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor.  Combined they are Co-Founders of ABCs of Health, a web-based business promoting cardiovascular health, well-being and providing onsite, online and personal education, including how to raise healthy children.  Their hope, together, is to inspire you and your whole family to live a heart healthy life so you can all feel your absolute best! 

Part 1:  Crossroads Maine is an addiction treatment and behavioral health treatment center that provides gender-responsive treatment programs that enable clients to recover from addiction in a safe, supportive environment and develop the skills and strategies necessary to support long-term recovery from substance use. Dr. Mary Anne Roy is a licensed psychologist, certified clinical supervisor and the Chief Clinical Officer of Crossroads.  In this episode, she discusses the various treatment plans they offer, including multiple outpatient and inpatient programs, as well as other resources available to help people with recovery from addiction and eating disorders. Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about her effort to change some habits that have developed over time.  What habits do you have that you would like to change?

Part 1:  If you’ve been listening to or reading the news over the past year then you know that substance use & addictions have increased significantly during Covid.  In this episode Leslie Clark, Executive Director for the Portland Recovery Community Center (PRCC), discusses PRCC’s mission of providing support education and resources for people recovering from and affected by addiction, and to spread the message of hope throughout the state of Maine. PRCC on Forest Avenue in Portland provides a safe haven for people in recovery and offers a home for meetings and activities devoted to recovery from substance use disorder and other addictions. PRCC is operated by staff and volunteers who are passionate about recovery, and every activity is designed to help people with their daily recovery efforts. In the last Living Life with Lynda episode, #119, we spoke with Crossroads on this same topic and I love that they work together with PRCC to help people recovery in our communities.  Do you or someone you know need help?  I encourage you to reach out and ask for help!  There are so many resources and programs available.  You just need to take that first step. Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about hiking a new trail she discovered on All Trails.  She shares how the trees she saw on that hike reminded her of an article she read by Dr. Karen Clickner, titled Lessons From Living Things in the monthly Wisdom magazine.  

Part 1:  MJ Allen, owner of Presence of Mind Wellness Center, is back!  This time we talk about  some new FREE online and in-person events she is hosting including Moons, Oils, Crystals and Movement!  Want to know how the moon cycles affect your energy and what you can do to take advantage of that?  Then take a listen to this episode! Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about growing up in a household eating the Standard American Diet (aka SAD diet) and about the path that has led her to becoming a certified Integrative Intuitive Health Coach!

Part 1:  MJ Allen, owner of Presence of Mind Wellness Center, joins us for a discussion about setting goals, what it takes to break our bigger goals into smaller steps and how to create new habits to attain them.   Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about why obesity has increased so significantly since the 1980s and how government deregulation has played a major role in that.

Part 1: Do you have trouble sleeping? In this episode, we dive into The Somniskills Workbook to help you understand why you may be having trouble and provide some tools to help you get a good night's rest!  Rachel Reed's husband, Dr. David Reed, was a Psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and helped people develop healthy sleep habits. He decided to write The Somniskills Workbook to give people another tool to utilize on their own. Unfortunately, David passed away unexpectedly before the book was completed, so Dr. William (Bill) Sacco stepped up to help Rachel finish the book and get it published. In this episode, Rachel shares her personal story of struggling to achieve quality sleep and changes she made because of what she learned from David and then Bill provides some steps you can take to ensure a good night's rest.   Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about her recent trip to Arizona and going through the Navajo Reservation.  She was surprised to see so many convenience stores and fast food restaurants and talks about how the Navajo Reservation is considered a food desert and how that has led to a decline in health for the people living there.

Part 1:  Dr. Eric Mitchell is a former orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine doctor and retired Army Colonel.  Dr. Eric has traveled and lectured globally and is the author of Cannabis Sativa the Truth Be Told:  Good Research = Good Outcomes and The Flow of Life:  Keeping Your Dream Alive, which chronicles his life from childhood to adulthood. Currently, Dr. Eric is the co-founder and President of Hemp Commodity Industries and as President, he leads their medicinal and nutritional research division. One of their goals is to partner with universities that are leading hemp and CBD research who are focusing on disease prevention and treatment. In this episode, Dr. Eric will educate us on the history of Hemp, what Hemp really is and how it can dramatically improve peoples’ lives globally, touching every aspect of modern life from improving the environment, to health and wellness, to nutrition and industrial uses.  Dr. Eric will tell us how CBD can help with inflammation, stress, dementia, osteoporosis and more!  If you are curious about the difference between CBD & THC or want to know more about what CBD-A or CBG is, then you need to listen to this episode!  Have you had your Daily Vitamin CBD today? Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about big pharma and the marketing they are doing to get you to take their prescription medications.  If you don't ask questions and read the fine print about potential side effects, then you should!

Part 1:  Kelly Rich is an intuitive, psychic medium, medicine woman, the creator of Bug Light Yoga and the host of the podcast, Own Your Intuition. She is known for helping people to connect to their intuition and feel lighter, grounded and clearer on their path through 1:1 sessions and group experiences. Kelly facilitates many different retreats, trainings, events and online ceremonies.  In this episode, she helps us understand what intuition is and how we can tap into it help ensure we are on the right path in life! Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about how we can reduce stress during the holidays.

Part 1: Sophia is a licensed massage therapist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Instructor and founder of Blue Heron Synergy. In this episode, Sophia talks about Homesteading, which is living more simply, using less energy, eating wholesome locally grown food and making wiser choices that will improve the quality of life for your family, your community and the environment around you! Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email from DailyOm about how to manifest your positive future.

Part 1:  Sophia Maamouri is a licensed massage therapist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Instructor and founder of Blue Heron Synergy.  Sophia believes in healing systems that take the complexity of human beings into account and helps her clients achieve whole health through these multiple modalities.  In this episode, she explains what Ayurveda is, how it can change over time and how knowing what your dosha is can help you make adjustments to improve your health.  Do you like to drink smoothies?  Lynda does and Sophia shocks her during this interview with information about why smoothies may not be a good choice as a meal replacement! Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about feeding birds at her home and why she changed her mind about the larger birds that she used to consider a nuisance.

Part 1: Mischa Schuler is an Herbalist, Craniosacral Therapist, Shaman and founder of Wild Carrot Herbs.  In this episode Mischa shares how we can honor plants & herbs and use them as medicine as well as how CranioSacral Therapy and Shamanic support can help us on our path to better health. Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares that she was in a motorcycle accident in October and what natural medicine she used to help in her recovery.  She also offers some advice to drivers from what she has learned as a motorcycle rider to help people avoid accidents.

Part 1:  Mary Moskowitz is a functional Medicine Health Coach and founder of Mainely Health and Nutrition. In this episode we discuss the many factors that influence your immune system, both positively and negatively, and how you can be more proactive in building a stronger, more resilient immune defense system in these challenging times and beyond. Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda and her husband recently celebrated 18 years of marriage.  She shares some tips on what she feels has helped them in their relationship.

In this episode, I speak with Catherine Wilson, owner of On Purpose WellBeing Center, located in Gorham, Maine. Whether or not you're a fan of exercise, it's important for our overall health and Catherine will talk with us about how we can all find ways to move our bodies to help us achieve our goals. Not local to Gorham, Maine? No worries! Catherine has created an app so you can participate from the comfort of your own home! We also chat about Far Infrared Sauna therapy; The Kingdom Method, a faith-based program; Recess and Results, a structured kid play based fitness; Peach, a clothing line she carries; and more!

Part 1:  On this episode, I speak with Shawn Jackson and Dr. Eric Mitchell.  Shawn is an up and coming entrepreneur as the owner of Upstylish: The New Style as well as Big Baller services.  Dr. Eric is  a former orthopedic surgeon, retired Army Colonel and author of The Flow of Life:  Keeping Your Dream Alive as well as Cannabis Sativa the Truth Be Told:  Good Research = Good Outcomes.  He currently is the managing member of Hemp Commodity Industries, LLC based in Maine.  They share their story of how Shawn met Dr. Eric during one of the most challenging times in his life, which included being homeless, broke and in a place where he didn't know anyone.  Through a chance encounter (although we know there is no such thing as "chance" since everything is meant to be) Dr. Eric took Shawn under his wing and instilled the personal development values in him that he, himself, had learned growing up to help Shawn become the thriving entrepreneur he is today! Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about buying local and shares a couple of stories where she received poor customer service and offers some advice to small business owners about how they can improve on the services they provide to help us want to buy local.

Part 1: Karen Creamer is a registered nurse, speaker, holistic health coach and author of multiple books, including “Honor Your Health: How to use Holistic Healing to Create a Life of Clarity, Comfort, and Connection”.  She combines metaphysical tools with more than two decades of nursing practice to provide partnership and guidance to help her clients get better results in all areas of their lives: mind, body, and spirit.  In this episode, Karen will share with us why she became a nurse and why she embraces holistic healing methods, including the lessons she learned while helping her parents through their own health challenges. Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email she received from her free subscription with Dr. Robert Anthony titled, "Do you forget yourself?"

Rita Losee is a Registered Nurse and the author of, Soaring Seniors: Stories, Steps and Strategies for Living Full-Out After 50, 60, 70.....  She will share with us the 8 words that changed her life forever to make her a woman of adventure!  After struggling with Lyme Disease for 15 years, she is now thriving at 78 years young and she'll share what continues to give her a zest for life! And then Shawn Shambo, with Assisted Living Locators, and I will also make an exciting announcement about a new venture we are starting!!