Podcasts about healthy options

How do you stay healthy on the road? Can you maintain a positive level of fitness and travel? We speak with Josh & Sarah from Active RV Life about how they stay healthy, travel and help others to do the same. We look forward to a healthier 2026 without changing our travel plans. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0340 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: 1. What is somatic movement? 2. Using movement to help us through grief, shock, stress & trauma 3. What is fright, flight and freeze? 4. How stress and trauma can affect our nervous system 5. How grief and shock can affect our nervous system 6. What is the difference between depression and emotional dysregulation? Guest(s): Donna Brooks, somatic movement therapist, counselor, coach, and educator, & yoga therapist. FMI: Donna Brooks' links for info- Original Body Wisdom: originalbodywisdom.com Somatic Movement Therapy for trauma, grief, and loss: originalbodywisdom.com/somatic-movement-therapy-for-trauma-grief-and-loss/ 3 Ways Embodiment Helps navigate loss – blog post and video: originalbodywisdom.com/3-ways-embodiment-helps-navigate-loss/ Creating a GoodLife When a child Dies – blog post and video: originalbodywisdom.com/creating-a-good-life-after-a-child-dies/ Beauty in Grief and Loss – blog post and video: originalbodywisdom.com/like-the-cold-and-sparse-beauty-of-winter-there-is-also-a-beauty-in-grief-and-loss/ 8 Somatic Breathing Exercises to do today – blog post and video: originalbodywisdom.com/8-somatic-breathing-exercises-to-do-today/ Youtube Playlist for Grief: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvXmR7ZSV14&list=PL55fMwRPubVxTexQnuE9fCI9pkrdU2E3y YouTube Playlist for Breathing: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL55fMwRPubVyjc8xAK3MVpyBLExkhrFKF About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 12/3/25: Using Somatic Movement to Heal from Trauma, Grief, & Loss first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: -We ALL will get older; how we deal with this reality is important for each of us to face in a positive, life-affirming manner -Age-positivity & how to reframe aging -Why & how do positive views of aging produce healthier outcomes? -The difference between a “health span” and a “life span” -Pervasive age-related stereotypes in society, systemic ageism, & internalized, self-perpetuated ageism -What is internalized ageism & how is it detrimental to all of us as we get older? -The stigmatization of using the term “memory loss” & how it can be used indiscriminately & incorrectly -How older people are treated differently than middle-aged & younger people in health care settings, based on perceptions of their age, versus their well-being & vitality. -Economic disparities & bias that may manifest as we age, in being female and/or a person of color, resulting in a lack of resources and poverty -Downsides of individual responsibility as we age vs. benefits of collective responsibility in communities -What can we learn from other countries in relation to addressing the needs & credits of older citizens? -How older people who want/need to work, & have skills & experience, can aid the employment shortage in Maine -The Leadership Exchange on Aging as a participatory learning experience for leaders in all fields; 350 have graduated from the program, in Maine (see link, below). Guest(s): Jess Mauer, Executive Director of the Maine Council on Aging (MCOA). FMI: Maine Council on Aging (MCOA): mainecouncilonaging.org Northern New England Geriatric Education Center programs: www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/nnegec/programs#GITT-PC mainecouncilonaging.org/agepositiveme/ Learn about/Join the Tri-State Learning Collaborative on Aging: www.agefriendly.community Leadership Exchange on Ageism mainecouncilonaging.org/leadership-exchange-on-ageism/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 11/5/25: AGEISM: Disrupting & Challenging Internal & Societal Beliefs & Actions first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: 1. Experiencing the physiological effects of music & song, and how different aspects of melody & rhythm can resonate with heart rates & the nervous system. 2. Music creating connection & community as well as personal empowerment- even if you were told at any early age you were not a singer. 3. Singing as natural for us as humans, vs. how it has become seen as a business and not as a personal expression to use and share. 4. The power of singing in groups, how it feels to sing with others, and what happens to our emotions as we sing together and experience songs & melodies. 5. Songs can remind us we are not alone, and we are connected to others whether with shared experiences, or with new insights, bringing empathy about others' lives. 6. How it is used as an outlet to express reactions to injustice, and empowers people who are banding together to work for social change. 7. Effects of various kinds of music on growing plants (“Kids! Try this at home!”). Guest(s): Claudia Schmidt, singer-songwriter, folk & jazz musician, & poet, www.claudiaschmidt.com Claudia Schmidt (with Sally Rogers), sallyrogers.com/concert-booking/sally-and-claudia/ FMI: Giving Voice Chorus. www.givingvoicechorus.org Creating joyful choral communities for people living with dementia. The Healing Power of Music. aish.com/the-healing-power-of-music/ Music Care. www.musiccare.org Music care is the intentional use of music by anyone to improve health and well-being. About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 8/6/25: The Power of Music & Song as a Healthy Option first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: -How music can help with emotional stability. -The attributes of music therapy in reducing stress. -The powerful & positive effects of singing in groups. -Music & memory. -Therapeutic use of music in addressing cognitive challenges. -Using music with children with autism. Guest(s): Heather Ellsworth, Board-certified Music Therapist & Neurologic Music Therapist, musician, singer and composer. midcoastmusictherapy.com FMI: Maine Music Therapy website (where people can search their specific Maine county for a music therapist): www.mainemusictherapy.com About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 6/4/25: Music Therapy for Health & Healing first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: -The different ticks appearing in Maine, and the tick diseases being found now. -The vital importance of keeping tick OFF of us! -Poppy-seed size of ticks right now, as nymphs in May, and sesame seed size as adults, and raisin-sized when engorged -Tick-borne pathogens & their afflictions: Anaplasmosis, Babeosis, Lyme (Borellia), Alpha Gal, Erhlichia, Rocky Mt. Spotted Fever, Relapsing Fever (& Powassan Virus, which can cause severe to fatal illness in just 15 minutes after a bite) -The importance of clinical diagnosis, vs. relying solely on the imperfections in analyzing test results, and the significance of a LYME disease rash- which does not present in every tick bite -How to check for ticks in a timely fashion, so an embedded tick has less time to transfer disease from its bite; we do not know how the length of time required for a tick to transmit infection -How to remove a tick safely & what is a risky tick bite (tick broken off, tick on for several hours/days, tick being “annoyed” and spitting bacteria etc. back into the wound from its salivary gland) -Sending ticks for identification as to the type of tick & possible disease carried -What is a PCR test, and what it can show (or not), the issues of interpreting antibody tests, and when to test for Lyme & co-infections -What treatments are commonly used, and the challenges of diagnosing tick-borne illness -How to protect yourself (and your pets) from ticks when being outdoors (high percentage of tick bites recorded, from your own backyard, yardwork, gardening, clearing brush). -Permithrin-treated clothing and effective repellents used on the skin for tick protection -How to make your backyard less habitable for ticks, and migrating birds can carry ticks & spread them onto our property; best to not use bird feeders from April through October Guest(s): Dr. Beatrice Szantyr, Internist and Pediatrician who lectures on Lyme disease and related tick-borne disorders in Maine and nationally, to both professional and community groups. She is an active member of the Maine CDC Vector Borne Disease Work Group, and a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society.  Dr. Szantyr also had served on the 2022 Federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group, Access to Care and Education Subcommittee. FMI: EPA info on effective repellents www.epa.gov/insect-repellents? EPA info on repellent-treated clothing www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/repellent-treated-clothing? University of Maine Tick Lab?- Protect Yourself from ticks & tick-borne diseases (Identify a tick for free; $20 to ID diseases the tick may contain) extension.umaine.edu/ticks/ Tick testing Amherst MA. (tests for more diseases): www.tickreport.com Maine Tracking Network- Tickborne Diseases Improving public health with better information: data.mainepublichealth.gov/tracking/home Columbia University Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center www.columbia-lyme.org/ Powered by patients. Home of Lyme Times and My Lyme Data: www.lymedisease.org/ TickEncounter  The University of Rhode Island?Tick-borne Disease prevention Education web.uri.edu/tickencounter/ This article is brief enough for a patient to bring to a doctor's visit for them to consider: The Management of Ixodes scapularis Bites in the Upper Midwest wmjonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/110/2/78.pdf PARTICULARLY FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (& FMI for clients): LymeCME- Free, Evidence-based, AAFP-Accredited Courses Physicians Can Trust www.lymecme.info/ ****************************************************** Previous HEALTHY OPTIONS PROGRAMS on ticks & Lyme can also be found at: archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2024/05/healthy-options-5-1-24-lyme-disease-other-tick-borne-illness-update-for-2024/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2023/05/healthy-options-5-3-23-lyme-disease-tick-borne-illness-and-how-to-be-tick-conscious-to-protect-ourselves/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2022/10/healthy-options-10-5-22-the-ticks-are-still-here-what-you-need-to-know/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2022/05/healthy-options-5-4-22-yearly-update-on-ticks-lyme-and-tick-borne-illnesses/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2021/05/healthy-options-5-5-21-ticks-those-blood-sucking-parasites/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2020/06/healthy-options-6-3-20-ticks-and-tick-borne-illnesses/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 5/7/25: Ticks: Lyme, & other Tick-borne Illness first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: Using the Trauma Resiliency Model to stay resilient and centered during this exceeding stressful time The differences between fight, flight, & freeze as reactions to stress “Toxic stress”,“tolerable stress”, & “positive stress”, and what may be helpful- or harmful- to us How can we regulate our nervous system in reaction to stress & trauma? What are some techniques to deal with stress, be resilient, and stay/become centered? What are some specific strategies to use when you are scared or agitated? How being aware of sensation (body awareness), helps in handling and reducing trauma, and how you can help yourself return to a feeling of well-being when you are out of balance & feeling beset by stress Personal, societal, and political stress and the challenge (and imperative) to stay centered & be resilient What is the iChill app and how can it help in times of unease & stress? What are Tracking, Resourcing, Grounding & Gesturing, and how are they used in the iChill app to help with managing stress? Guest(s): Elaine Miller-Karas, MSW, LCSW, trauma therapist, co-founder & former executive director of the Trauma Resource Institute, a non-profit dedicated to promoting resilience and trauma-informed care, worldwide. Elaine Miller-Karas is the author of “Building Resiliency to Trauma, the Trauma and Community Resiliency Models®”, and the host of the podcast, “Resiliency Within”. She has led projects to help communities in the recovering process from mass shootings, and leads the Ukraine Humanitarian Resiliency Program which provides support to teachers & children amidst the country’s conflict. She is currently working in Los Angeles with survivors of the recent wildfires. FMI: Trauma Resiliency Institute www.traumaresourceinstitute.com iChill is a free app from the App store, or try it online, at ichillapp.com Psychology Today- Article by Elaine Miller-Karas Dialogue, Dignity, and Democracy Personal Perspective: We can nurture our humanity in the face of inhumanity Psychology Today 2/25/25 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/building-resiliency-to-trauma/202502/dialogue-dignity-and-democracy **************************************************************************************** Previous HEALTHY OPTIONS programs on the work of the Trauma Resource Institute: Restoring & enhancing resiliency & balance after shock and trauma archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2023/11/healthy-options-11-1-23-restoring-and-enhancing-resiliency-and-balance-after-shock-and-trauma/ Building Resiliency to Trauma archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2021/03/healthy-options-3-3-21-building-resiliency-to-trauma/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2017/10/healthy-options-10417/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2014/09/healthy-options-932014/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2010/12/healthy-options-12110/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2009/9/healthy-options-90209/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 4/2/25: Building Resiliency to Trauma first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: The serious implications of the loss of funding for medical/health research & the curtailment of health data available for the public. The importance of “doing good science” as a research scientist, & the scientific method as it pertains to medical research. Current & historical perspectives on vaccination vs. herd immunity. Is herd immunity relevant/effective for any/all infestious diseases? The role of bioethics & vaccines, & risk-benefit analysis. The importance of the “Yuck Factor.” Are there songs that can help us understand & appreciate science? Guest(s):  Dr. Miryam Wahrman, biomedical researcher, bioethicist, biochemist, and director of a research laboratory in microbiology at William Patterson University, where she is a professor of biology. Dr. Wahrman discusses the importance of scientific process in medical research & our health, the impacts of curtailing studies on infectious disease and other serious illness, and the current challenges we face as important health information becomes restricted- and misinformation & disinformation is rampant. She is the author of the book, The Hand Book: Surviving in a Germ-Filled World, which explores hand-washing & hygiene, cross infections, and simple ways to stay healthy & reduce/prevent the spread of disease. Previous interviews with Dr. Wahrman: archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2020/11/healthy-options-11-4-20-current-scientific-thinking-about-covid-19-health-strategies/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2020/03/healthy-options-3-4-20-interview-with-dr-miryam-wahrman-author-of-the-hand-book-surviving-in-the-germ-filled-world/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2019/02/healthy-options-2-6-19/ FMI: DNA testing information on YouTube: Inadequate advice can mislead and harm the public onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jgc4.1375 Escherichia coli on the internet: The power of YouTube to educate and influence consumer behavior regarding pathogenic bacteria www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S246804511930001X Glove Changing When Handling Money: Observational and Microbiological Analysis www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26463082 About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 3/5/25: “It's a Scientific Fact”: The Imperative of Medical Info & Research first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: 1. The origin & principles of the Feldenkrais Method. 2. Exploration of how its practice has been shown to improve movement, posture, balance & coordination. 3. How it may help to reduce pain, and improve range of motion & flexibility- and how Deborah Darr utilized Feldenkrais in her own recovery after a serious injury. 4. Listeners can experience a shortened Feldenkrais session led by Deborah Darr during the last third of the interview. Guest(s):  Deborah Darr, Feldenkrais instructor, physical therapist, & dancer. FMI: Feldenkraisproject.com movementandcreativity.com/tiffanysankary About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 2/5/25: The Feldenkrais Method first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn dives into the Panera restaurant menu. While known for their bread bowls, savory soups, and baked goods, you might think this fast casual restaurant doesn't work for your healthy lifestyle. Take a closer look at the menu with Jenn and you'll find plenty of options that can align with your health and wellness goals. Tune in to learn how Jenn determines what healthier options to order at Panera. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes, new releases every Wednesday.  Have an idea for a nutrition nugget?  Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/       RESOURCES:Become A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramPanera Bread - Website

With so many items available at Costco, it can be tricky to determine what is a truly healthier option vs. what is just marketed as a good option. Jenn is here to help!This week, Jenn is diving into all things Costco. She walks through a variety of items from meat, to refrigerated foods, frozen foods, and even some non food items. Jenn discusses the nutrition facts, how you can spruce up a meal using some Costco items for quick meals, and what she would stay away from. This is definitely an episode to listen to before you hit Costco for your next food haul! Tune in to learn what you should add to your cart! The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. IN THIS EPISODE: [2:12] Jenn shares the recipes members are getting this week![5:34] What are some good meat options at Costco considering the type and price?[13:34] What is the quality of the food in the refrigerated sections? [17:09] Are there healthy noodle options available at Costo? [19:54] What are some good frozen food options? [26:29] Which snack options are good to buy at Costco? [34:01] Any good non-food items you should look out for?KEY TAKEAWAYS: Costco meats are a great option for price and quality!Even if something is marked “healthy” make sure you check the ingredients and amount you are getting for the listed price.You always have the option to create meals that add in healthy options - for example Kevin's mongolian beef with some organic veggies. QUOTES: “We know that in any store, the produce is going to be our best option...the organic berries at Costco are, hands down, the best prices I've seen anywhere...they actually have quite a bit of organic produce.” - Jenn Trepeck[5:36] “So they have organic ground meat. First of all, four pounds for $24.99 for organic ground beef is wild. I was curious, it doesn't say it on the package if they are grass fed, so I went to the internet, according to the internet it is grass fed. I think it is more challenging to find organic grass fed beef for that kind of price, which is why I thought it was notable. Actually, the same for the organic, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, they are $5.99 a pound.” - Jenn Trepeck[9:37] “Some things at Costco are region or geography specific. So, not to say that everything we found here you'll find at your Costco, but you know, I think if they have them at any Costco, it's something you could even ask your Costco for.” Jenn Trepeck[16:10] “I would say, add vegetables to this right. Round out your meal, it's going to give you some of the fiber and I would add some quality fat in there also. You can make a meal in a few minutes for your family, but for something that's pre-packaged and one of these sauces, I've seen way worse.” - Jenn Trepeck about Kevin's Chicken"Anytime we are getting these frozen, or already prepared in some way, foods, they are adding these other things to it, that you're not getting if you bought ground chicken or the chicken breast. But, this is a healthier option compared to some of the other ones that you could pick.” - Jenn Trepeck[36:34] “I live in the world of practicality vs. idea. You know, only eat green things, not that that's even an idea, but you know what, I think some people can make it feel like if you are choosing some of these pre made or prepared or frozen things that you're failing, and I think that's 100% not the case.” - Jenn Trepeck RESOURCES:Find Your Nearest CostcoBecome A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

Sally Rees from Natural Nosh offers simple solutions for a healthier lifestyle incorporating a Raw Food Diet.

Sally Rees from Natural Nosh offers simple solutions for a healthier lifestyle incorporating a Raw Food Diet.

Sally Rees from Natural Nosh offers simple solutions for a healthier lifestyle incorporating a Raw Food Diet.

Sally Rees from Natural Nosh offers simple solutions for a healthier lifestyle incorporating a Raw Food Diet.

Sally Rees from Natural Nosh offers simple solutions for a healthier lifestyle incorporating a Raw Food Diet.

Thanks to Lucas County Health Dept. friends for coordinating a visit with Stephanie Baltes who is heading up the Healthy Corner Store Initiative which will give 6 stores $20k over the next few years to get healthy options in their locations. After that, lots of healthy nutrition tidbits with Stephanie. First, that's it - for now - for car washes and storage unit facilities in Toledo. WHY are there so many storage places anyway!? Do you have that much stuff?  Signs for a roundabout. JAGGED EDGE IS COMING! UT adding some (accent) colors.

On this week's Modern Retail Rundown: PepsiCo-owned Gatorade is adding more hydration SKUs that resemble Liquid I.V. and Prime. Meanwhile, department store retailers face yet another hurdle: A new law that limits payment late fees can hurt credit card revenue for retailers like Macy's and Kohl's. Lastly, Bark just announced Bark Air, a new airline program that offers pets and their owners a more comfortable flying experience.

Ever wondered how the food influencer craze is influencing our choices and perceptions? Rob and I, Liam, are here to dissect the fearmongering and fantastical claims of online food personalities like Courtney and Gary Brecka. With our milestone 50,000th download celebration, we're taking a no-holds-barred approach, sharing the untold stories from behind the scenes. Tune in for a rare glimpse into the influencer culture that's shaping the culinary landscape, and laugh along as we take a few playful jabs at their expense.Switching gears, our call-in show with Patreon supporters brings to light the dietary hurdles of those who serve and protect, from the firehouse to the freeway. Imagine the challenges of crafting nutritious meals that fuel powerlifting firefighters or sustain long-haul truckers. We're not just spitballing ideas here; we're serving up a buffet of practical solutions, from communal cooking to the strategic use of kitchen appliances. This episode is your ticket to understanding the delicate art of feeding our everyday heroes, and you might just pick up a tip or two for your own hectic lifestyle.But wait, there's more! Get ready to tackle the universal conundrum of road trip snacks and healthy options without snoozing at the wheel. We're sharing our personal snack hacks, from bargain finds to keeping that road trip belt from tightening, along with a sprinkle of our own quirky food preferences that'll have you questioning your own. And yes, we confront my bizarre banana boycott head-on. So, buckle up, grab your favorite munchies, and join us on this journey through the flavors, textures, and chuckles of the snacking world.Support the showYou can find us on social media here:Rob TiktokRob InstagramLiam TiktokLiam Instagram

Some of our customers are trying to get healthier in the new year, and Joan and Mike are here to talk about some of the ways you can enjoy Explorium with some new healthy options!

I'm breaking down the discourse in the High Value Woman communities around going 50/50 and what that means and what the domestic arrangement really looks like in a Trophy Wife style man as total provider and wife doesn't hold down house management and child rearing (she outsources it using the provider's money) agreement.

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Innovation is a foundational attribute of Circana, so its sponsorship of The Sweets & Snacks Expo's Most Innovative New Product Awards makes perfect sense. Sally Lyons Wyatt, Circana's executive vice president and practice leader of client insights, and Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, share insights on the winning trends and attributes.   Highlights:   Sweets and snacks are often an impulse purchase, so innovation in this area is particularly important. Older consumers look for innovation from their trusted brands, while younger consumers are attracted to global flavors and interesting experiences. Award-winning products made the most of packaging. They presented a sophisticated and clean front panel and told the brand/company story on the back panel. While bold and fun flavors dominated, other winners included sustainable products, allergy-friendly options, and products that mixed function with fun (such as energy- and vitamin-boosting candies).  

On this episode, Heidi talks with Serenity Kids Founder Joe Carr about his health journey, following a paleo lifestyle and creating the first paleo baby food. Joe talks about the the baby food industry and why it's important to feed babies and toddlers with healthy and blood sugar balancing, nutrient dense foods.Highlights:-The importance of nutrient dense and balanced foods for babies-Introducing savory flavors at a young age-Limiting packaged foods for optimal development-Avoiding fear mongering in the holistic health space-How regenerative agriculture will heal the land and the peopleLinks:My Serenity Kids Website (Code: HH15)Lovebird Cereal (Code: HEIDI15)Land To MarketForce Of Nature

Do you dread the thought of going to a theme park and trying to stay on track with your macros and nutrition? With so many options and most being the infrequent fun foods we enjoy on occasion, it can be difficult if you want to go to theme parks a lot and stay on track. Have no fear though! Today's guest is a master and veteran in this space and she's going to help us out! Stephanie Smith is a DLDNation assistant coach and avid visitor of Disney World and Universal Studios. We breakdown park by park some macro friendly options, why Starbucks is crushing it and what to order there, staying hydrated and what to pack yourself, and more!   Time Stamps:   (1:35) First Time to Disney World (4:55) Having a Healthier Experience at Theme Parks (7:00) How to Shop at Starbucks (9:23) Magic Kingdom (11:20) Healthy Options at Magic Kingdom (14:00) Tracking vs Non-Tracking (14:49) Epcot (17:48) Rides at Epcot (21:58) Animal Kingdom (27:08) Macro Friendly Meals at Hollywood Studios and Galaxy's Edge (28:35) Pro Tip on Kids Meals (30:15) Universal Studios (31:04) Favorite Horror Movies (33:00) Macro Hacks at Universal (39:28) Where to Find Steph ---------------------------- Follow Us on Instagram! @stephaniesmithfit @brianfromorlando @fitnessshaman @dalalovesdumbbells @dldnation @shotstothedomepodcast ---------------------------- Get Sean's Book, “Hack Your Health!” ---------------------------- We have helped over 5,000 people transform their lives through sustainable health! If you want to be the next, click here to apply for coaching! ---------------------------- Check out our website for freebies, amazing client results, and more! DLDNation.com

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: How might we communicate with more awareness, compassion, and empathy, and how can our nervous system play a vital role in our being calm in ourselves, and in our interactions with others? Rhonda Feiman speaks with Peggy Smith, co-founder of the Maine Non-Violent Communication Network, & certified trainer with the International Center for Non-Violent Communication. -What is Non-Violent Communication? -What are some techniques to help calm strong emotions? -What is empathy? What is “self empathy”? Can you learn how to be empathetic? -What do we mean when we speak of “warm accompaniment”? -What do we mean when we say that struggle and conflict can be about the perception of needs being met, or not met? -What is the amygdala and what does it have to do with our emotions and our nervous system? -What does it mean to self-regulate the nervous system and emotions? -What role does our nervous system play in Non-Violent Communication? What are techniques that can be used to help our own nervous system and strong emotions as we communicate with others? -What is “shoulding” and why “should” we stop doing that :-)? -Non-Violent Communication is more than just learning a script; what is the thought process behind Non-Violent Communication? Guest/s: Peggy Smith, co-founder of the Maine Non-Violent Communication Network & certified trainer with the International Center for Nonviolent Communication. She is also a certified trainer with the International Center for Nonviolent Communication, and has worked both in Maine and internationally, with the Seeds of Peace International Camp, sharing Non-Violent Communication skills with educators from the Middle East and South Asia. A student of Mindfulness since 1991, Peggy Smith was ordained as a teacher by Zen Master and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, and has incorporated Mindfulness practice in the teaching of Non-Violent Communication. She holds a Master's degree in Literacy and Language Arts from the University of Pennsylvania, and taught in public and alternative schools for 32 years before devoting herself full time, to Non-Violent Communication training. Nonviolent Communication, (NVC), is based on the principles of nonviolence– the natural state of compassion when no violence is present in the heart. NVC begins by assuming that we are all compassionate by nature and that violent strategies—whether verbal or physical—are learned behaviors taught and supported by the prevailing culture. NVC also assumes that we all share the same, basic human needs, and that all actions are a strategy to meet one or more of these needs. People who practice NVC have found greater authenticity in their communication, Increased understanding, deepening connection and conflict resolution. The NVC community is active in over 65 countries around the globe. Websites of Interest: The Center for Nonviolent Communication Clarity Services, Open Communication at Work About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 11/2/22: Non-Violent Communication first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Naturopathic Doctor Artemis Morris talks about healthier options that can replace the spooky foods we eat.

What makes a healthy home? In 2022, that question feels more important than ever. What are the right foods to eat? The least-toxic shampoos and sunscreens? The best way to prevent loneliness while working from home? On Season 2 of the Better Off podcast, we'll look at the research behind some of those big questions. We'll also ask what happens to our health when “home” is a tent encampment, or a 6x9 solitary jail cell.Through six new episodes, host Anna Fisher-Pinkert will talk to leading public health experts about the questions she's had on her mind as a health communicator, a mom, and a person with more than a little skepticism about the things our culture tells us are “healthy.”Better Off: Home starts November 2. Subscribe to get episodes as soon as they drop. Visit hsph.me/better-off to learn more about this season.

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: TICKS have not gone away even though the season has changed. We speak with our tick specialist, Dr. Beatrice Szantyr on tick awareness, bite prevention, & treatment, Lyme & tick-borne illness. 1. Why are we doing a tick program in the Fall? 2. Do we still need to be vigilant about tick-borne illnesses in the Fall & Winter when the weather gets cool and cold? 3. Do ticks stop spreading disease when the weather is cold? 4. What is the life cycle of ticks throughout the year? 5. What are some preventative techniques we can use to minimize our risk of getting a tick-borne illness? 6. What precautions should hunters in particular take, when out in the woods? And in handling animals? 7. What is permethrin and what are the benefits to using it on our clothes, socks and shoes? 8. What products are useful for putting on our skin to prevent tick bites? 9. What are co-infections? 10. What does clinical diagnosis mean? 11. What is a prophylactic preventative course of antibiotics, and is this a valid and effective strategy to use after a tick bite? 12. If you get a tick bite, how do you remove the tick safely? 13. Should you send a tick to a lab for analysis? Guest/s: Dr. Beatrice Szantyr, Internist and Pediatrician who lectures on Lyme disease and related tick-borne disorders in Maine and nationally, to both professional and community groups. She is an active member of the Maine CDC Vector Borne Disease Work Group, and a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. Dr. Szantyr served on the 2022 Federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. Websites of Interest: University of Maine Tick Lab, Protect Yourself from ticks & tick-borne diseases Tick testing Amherst MA. (tests for more diseases) Lyme Disease Association, Research, Education, Prevention and Patient Support Lyme disease[dot]org. Powered by patients. Home of Lyme Times and My Lyme Data Maine CDC Lyme disease Frequently Asked Questions Maine Tracking Network: Tickborne Diseases. Improving public health with better information University of Rhode Island Tick Encounter, Tick-borne Disease prevention Education This article is brief enough for a patient to bring to a doctor's visit for them to consider: The Management of Ixodes scapularis Bites in the Upper Midwest For clinicians: LymeCME Free, Evidence-based, AAFP-Accredited Courses that Physicians Can Trust Previous Healthy Options programs on ticks & Lyme, with links to other websites of interest, can also be found here and here About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 10/5/22: The Ticks Are Still Here- What You Need to Know first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Hey, health journey-er! Do you struggle to keep your energy up throughout the day? The To-Do list seems never-ending, but the energy supply doesn't usually match. Today we're talking about healthy energy pick-me-ups so you can get done what you need to without putting unhealthy, dangerous things into your body. Come hop in the Facebook group and share what you are going to try. What had you been doing to help your energy? Did you notice unhealthy, even dangerous side-effects? I am excited to hear from you and how these changes affect more than just your energy level! XO, Shan Connect: www.shannonmarqueta.com 1:1 Coaching: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/coaching   Episode Mentions - Linked: * Culinary Matcha Powder (Bulk Bag): https://amzn.to/3Ugysqy  * Matcha (Single-Serve Packs): https://amzn.to/3RZxaP5  * Swerve Brown Sugar (2-Pack): https://amzn.to/3UonI9t  * Glass Latte Syrup Holder: https://amzn.to/3qLYZyj  * Energize Supplement: https://bchbody.life/3bP795k  * Moringa Powder: https://amzn.to/3LnPkYm * Focused Energy Powder: https://bchbody.life/3Bu7lQ6  * Streamed Workouts: https://bchbody.life/3SNgjjw    Free Stuff: Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/afreshstartsupport  5-Day Meal Plan: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/    Contact me: shannonmarqueta.coach@gmail.com

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: Host Rhonda Feiman speaks with three of the founding members of The Healing Garden, a new non-profit health & wellness organization based in Midcoast Maine, to discuss heart-brain coherence and how energy medicine can be beneficial for our health. Key Discussion Points: 1. What is The Healing Garden in Belfast, Maine? What projects and workshops are The Healing Garden offering to the public? 2. What is the relationship between the the heart and the brain? What is heart-brain coherence? 3. What is it like to experience a heart-brain coherence meditation? 4. What is the vagus nerve & what does it have to do with stress, and flight, fright & freeze? 5. How does the breath affect our nervous system? How is the breath important in healing? 6. How can mainstream medicine and holistic practice work together? 7. How do you stay positive in your attempts to heal even when it's very difficult? 8. What are the chemicals involved in flight, fright, freeze and stress, and what did neuroscientist Dr. Candace Pert discover about the molecules of emotion? Do we really experience emotions in our stomachs? Guest/s: Dr. Deb Peabody is a practicing Family Physician who left mainstream medicine to embrace a new medical practice after discovering the Functional Medicine model of healthcare. She is also a Hospice volunteer, and a board member of The Healing Garden. Diana Maria Chapin, president of The Healing Garden, is a Reiki Master, and in her practice in Belfast, she works with energy healing & meditation, and helps clients to develop wellness skills. Dr. Kerri Vacher, vice president of The Healing Garden, is a Naturopathic Doctor and Family Nurse Practitioner who combines several healing modalities in her practice, including cranial sacral therapy, meditation, yoga, and diet & nutrition therapies. Websites of Interest: The Healing Garden Maine Dr. Candace Pert Heart-Math Institute The Heart's Electromagnetic Field is Your Super Power: Training Heart-Brain Coherence “Heartbreak- A Personal and Scientific Journey” Healthy Options interview with author Florence Williams 2/2/22 About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 9/7/22: The Healing Garden first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well Host Rhonda Feiman speaks with Lindsey Piper and Mareisa Weil from Maine Family Planning to discuss the evolving situation in Maine- and what striking down this law means for reproductive rights here and nationally. 1. What has changed in Maine since Roe versus Wade has been overturned? 2. What is safe reproductive health care? 3. What is the difference between the morning after pill and a medication abortion using pills? 4. Is using the medication in a medical abortion safe and effective? 5. What is the timeframe for a safe medical abortion? 6. What is an ectopic pregnancy? Can an ectopic pregnancy be life-threatening? 7. What is the difference between early pregnancy loss, and a miscarriage? 8. How have restrictive laws affected medical personnels' ability to treat and save the lives of women experiencing ectopic pregnancy or miscarriages? 9. What is the federal Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA)? How does that law protect providers? 10. What is age-appropriate sex education? How is MFP working with young people? 11. How has the overturning of Roe versus Wade affected reproductive health care and access to medical care? 12. What is a typical day in the life of a Maine Family Planning practitioner? What has changed since restrictive laws are being enacted in many states in the US? Websites of Interest: Maine Family Planning SAFE MAINE Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) National Network of Abortion Funds Plan C Pills SCIENCE NEWS: 5 misunderstandings of pregnancy biology that cloud the abortion debate Guest/s: At Maine Family Planning, Lindsey Piper is a nurse practitioner specializing in sexual and reproductive health and Mareisa Weil is Vice President for Development & Community Engagement. About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 8/3/22: How are local clinics here dealing with the overturning of Roe V. Wade? first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Are you peckish while watching a movie? Here are some healthy options! - Το τσιμπολόγημα και η κατανάλωση αναψυκτικών το βράδυ και ειδικά όταν παρακολουθούμε κάποια ταινία ή τηλεοπτική σειρά, είναι συχνό φαινόμενο. Στο πλαίσιο της Ενότητας της Υγιεινής Διατροφής, η διατροφολόγος Δήμητρα Παπαμίχου δίνει κάποιες διατροφικές, αλμυρές και γλυκές, προτάσεις.

In this session of The Martechno Beat Podcast, we are joined by JT Solis – CEO, Teril Siy – Head of Product, and Josef Amarra - CTO to talk about their experience managing the Philippines' newest online grocer. We also cover the community that Mayani has built during the pandemic and discuss best practices for organizations that are getting started within the industry. Here's a brief breakdown of what is covered in this episode: A short description of Mayani PH How they thrived during the pandemic What helped the company stay focused on achieving their goals What data they leverage in order to reach their goals. Their responsibilities to their customers and to the farmers. Best practices for organizations that are getting started within the industry Mayani PH is an impact-driven agri-commerce platform that connects over 72,000 smallholder farmers to 16,000+ B2C customers and a solid B2B portfolio including the likes of Shell, Robinsons, WalterMart, UCC Group, Healthy Options, Tsaa Laya, Cara Mia, Amici, among others (www.mayani.ph)

"Life is tough but we have to be tougher."  In this episode we have a recent Kapiʻolani Community College Culinary Arts graduate, Nikko Bolo.  He was one of two of Kapiʻolani Community Collegeʻs 2022 Commencement Speakers who provided wonderful life advice.https://youtu.be/USXb-OG2FaoPlease listen to his wonderful journey from Campbell HS in Ewa Beach, to becoming a student leader at Kapiʻolani CC, to starting his own business.  Check him out on Instagram at Olympian_Donutz.  It is so cool how he is creating a healthy alternative for his community."Feeding people the right way."Please enjoy and share widely.  Thank you!Original music by Dylan and his dad

Episode 25 of Restaurant and Retail Revel(ations) features Coolgreens Vice President of Operations Amanda Powell. Coolgreens' mission to serve “food that makes you feel better” is brought to life by its nine franchised locations across the U.S., with continued growth on the horizon. Between delicious, healthy menu items and seamless technology implementation—their native application lets you order ahead and take advantage of promotions—Coolgreens offers a fresh take on healthy food on the go.

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Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well Ticks ARE out- and biting (ugh!), so it's time for our yearly update on TICKS, Lyme, and tick-borne illness, with tick specialist, Dr. Beatrice Szantyr. Key Discussion Points: 1. What is a tickborne illness? 2. What tickborne infections are viruses and which are bacterial, and how can they be treated? 3. What is the prevalence of Lyme disease, and other infections in Maine? 5. What percentage of people get a rash with Lyme infections and what does that rash look like? 6. Besides deer ticks, what other kinds of ticks are here now in Maine? What kind of diseases/infections can we get from them? 7. What is anaplasmosis and Powassan virus and why are we so concerned about these infections? 8. What can we do to protect ourselves from tick bites? 9. What do I do if I've been bitten? Where can I send the tick to analyze what it may carry, and will this help in my possible treatment? Guest: Dr. Beatrice Szantyr, an Internist and Pediatrician who lectures on Lyme disease and related tick-borne disorders in Maine and nationally, to both professional and community groups. She is an active member of the Maine CDC Vector Borne Disease Work Group, and a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. Dr. Szantyr most recently served on the 2022 Federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group, the Access to Care and Education Subcommittee. Websites of Interest: Tick testing Maine Tick testing Amherst MA. (tests for more diseases) MANY websites of interest from previous Healthy Options programs can also be found at: Healthy Options Archive 5/5/21 Healthy Options Archive 6/3/20 About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 5/4/22: Yearly Update on TICKS, Lyme, and Tick-borne Illnesses first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producers/Hosts: Jim Campbell and Amy Browne This series is made possible in part by a grant from the Maine Arts Commission Welcome to this edition of Maine: The Way Life Could Be, a series in which we look at challenges and opportunities facing Maine in the lifetimes of people alive today. In previous programs in this series, we looked at some of the possible effects of climate change on the way life could be in Maine in the not too distant future. Today, we look at some forces already at work today – climate change as well as the recent rediscovery of so-called “forever chemicals” in Maine soil and water – and what these forces may mean for people who grow food, both as professional farmers and as backyard gardeners. We asked Sarah Alexander, the Executive Director of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) and John Jemison Professor of Soil and Water Quality with the Cooperative Extension at the University of Maine what impacts Maine farmers and gardeners might expect to see in their lifetimes from “forever chemicals” and climate change. To learn more about the health risks associated with PFAS chemicals, be sure to check the WERU archives for the Healthy Options show from April 6th entitled: “The serious problems of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’”. Host Rhonda Feiman's guest was Patrick MacRoy, Deputy Director of DEFEND OUR HEALTH, a public health organization based in Portland, that has been working on the issue. There are also good resources for learning more about PFAS chemicals on the University of Maine Cooperative Extension web site and on the website of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. About the hosts: Jim Campbell has a longstanding interest in the intersection of digital technology, law, and public policy and how they affect our daily lives in our increasingly digital world. He has banged around non-commercial radio for decades and, in the little known facts department (that should probably stay that way), he was one of the readers voicing Richard Nixon's words when NPR broadcast the entire transcript of the Watergate tapes. Like several other current WERU volunteers, he was at the station's sign-on party on May 1, 1988 and has been a volunteer ever since doing an early stint as a Morning Maine host, and later producing WERU program series including Northern Lights, Conversations on Science and Society, Sound Portrait of the Artist, Selections from the Camden Conference, others that will probably come to him after this is is posted, and, of course, Notes from the Electronic Cottage. Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU's News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices, Maine Currents and Maine: The Way Life Could Be, Amy also produced and hosted the WERU News Report for several years. She has produced segments for national programs including Free Speech Radio News, This Way Out, Making Contact, Workers Independent News, Pacifica PeaceWatch, and Live Wire News, and has contributed to Democracy Now and the WBAI News Report. She is the recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Environmental Journalism Award from the Sierra Club of Maine, and Maine Association of Broadcasters awards for her work in 2017 and 2021. The post Maine: The Way Life Could Be 5/3/22: “Forever Chemicals”, Climate Change, and Maine Farmers & Gardeners first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Couch Money Anniversary!!. 4 years we want to thank each and every one of you guys who tune in and support. This week your guys Legendary Quin and VoiceOfReason_ sit down with a packed house of friends as we celebrate our journey sine 2018. We tackle this week the protesters in Minnesota, NBA talk, Fake Orgasms, Babysitting when younger, The trials of a young man in the 2000's era & much more......We also play your favorite weekly Urban Jeopardy and Healthy Options with your guy @Shawny_Baby Live From Couch Money Studios Thank you for the support.... Come be apart of the family at our Patreon Page for all exclusive content and bonus episodes www.patreon.com/couchmoneyshow Follow us @CouchMoneyShow @VoiceOfReason_ @LegendaryQuin CashApp: $CouchMoneyShow (For any welcomed donations purposes) CouchMoneyShow.com

Tuesday! Thank you again family for checking in. Couch Money guys VoiceOfReason_ and Legendary Quin recap their Easter weekend and more. First we give our salute and praise to the great DJ Kay Slay (Rest In Power), we dive into Stories from the mixtape culture, Easter Egg Hunts, Hangover Holidays, Church on Sundays, Straight Stuntin Magazine Days, Meg Vs Tory Lanez, Most Quotable Rapper Ever?, OG Influencer House, ......We also play your favorite weekly Urban Jeopardy and Healthy Options and much more Live From Couch Money Studios Thank you for the support.... Also Tickets available for the Couch Money 4 Year Anniversary Live Show Saturday, April 23th, 2022 It's that time again!! The 4 year anniversary of Couch Money is upon us!! Come join Legendary Quin and Voiceofreason_ LIVE on stage as they recap the year with friends, family and of course THE VIBES! The stage show will begin PROMPTLY at 7 PM, with music and a mixer to follow. The stage show starts promptly at 7 pm, and the vibes will continue after https://www.eventbrite.com/e/couch-money-4-year-anniversary-live-show-tickets-315805431547 PayPal: CouchMoneyShow $CashApp: $CouchMoneyShow (w/ name & email attached for ticket amount) Follow us @CouchMoneyShow @VoiceOfReason_ @LegendaryQuin CouchMoneyShow.com

In today's episode, Monica sits down with Blue Jug owner Sarah Lockhart. Her family's alkaline water and health food store brings one of a kind products to the area, including Buttersnob Baking, kombucha, local produce and products to help you live a better and more sustainable life.Disclaimer: This podcast represents the views and opinions of Monica Patton and her guests. Its content is presented for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only, and should not be taken as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Please contact a professional for specific questions. This content does not represent any place of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information shared is accurate, comments, suggestions, or correction of errors are welcome.Host: Monica PattonExecutive Producer: Stephen V. SmithAssistant Producer: Emily KirbyEngineer: Lucas Smith, Lucky Sound Studio

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne The serious problems of PFAS: The “forever chemicals” in our food, water, land & everywhere… Key discussion points: 1. What are PFAS & “forever chemicals”? 2. Why are we so concerned about them? 3. What products contain PFAS? 4. Are PFAS in our water, soil & products, and how did they get there? 5. What food packaging contains PFAS? 6. Is there a way to minimize your exposure to PFAS? 7. What are the long-term health ramifications of exposure to PFAS? 8. Is there any acceptable level for PFAS exposure? 9. Is it possible to filter out these chemicals if they are in your water? 10. What can we do about toxic levels of PFAS in our bodies? 11. Is there anything to be done to remedy toxic levels of PFAS in the soil? 12. How is this issue handled in the USA vs. how they deal with it in Europe? Guest: Patrick MacRoy, Deputy Director of DEFEND OUR HEALTH, a public health organization based in Portland, Maine, which advocates for safe water, safe food, safe products, & a toxic-free environment. DEFEND OUR HEALTH is actively engaged in exposing the dangers of PFAS- the “forever chemicals” contaminating our food, water, soil, and products. About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 4/6/22: The serious problems of PFAS “forever chemicals” with Patrick MacRoy first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Browntail Moth in Maine: Protecting ourselves and our local communities as BTM spreads in Maine -What part of the Browntail Moth (BTM) is toxic to humans? -What can we do to minimize our exposure to Browntail Moth caterpillars? -What are some ways to reduce their spread, locally & statewide? Are there new methods to use? -When is a good time to clip the webs? What do the webs look like & how can they be confused with other species that we don't want to clip? -Is it possible to use the compost after Browntail Moth/caterpillars have been seen? -How long should the clipped webs stay in soapy water? -What is the lifecycle of the Browntail Moth? What cycle are we in now? -When should we turn our lights down and off so the male Browntail Moths don't get attracted? -Why are bug zappers and other devices that attract them not a good idea to use? Guest: Maine Forest Service entomologist Tom Schmeelk, who is charged with managing the state's response to the Browntail Moth (BTM) problem here in Maine. Websites of Interest: “Knock Out Browntail” with info. & links on the Maine Forest website Belfast Library video presentation Feb. 2022: Browntail Moth and What You Need to Know- with entomologist Tom Schmeelk Healthy Options interview with Tom Schmeelk April 2021 About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 3/2/22: Browntail Moth in Maine: Protecting ourselves and our local communities as BTM spreads in Maine first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Rhonda Feiman speaks with Florence Williams, author of the new book, “Heartbreak- A Personal and Scientific Journey,” about the physiological and emotional effects of heartbreak and grief- and effective pathways for healing. Key Discussion Points: 1. What are the physiological changes that can occur with shock, grief and heartbreak? How do you define heartbreak? 2. How is the immune system affected by strong emotions associated with loss, grief and heartbreak? 3. How does the heart get affected? What is Takotsubo syndrome? 4. Does being in nature help bring our nervous system back into balance? 5. What is “awe” and why is that useful as a treatment or antidote to strong physiological changes that can occur with heartbreak? 6. What other methods are helpful in treating the shock, grief and heartbreak? 7. How might psychotropic medicines help? Guest: Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix- Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative She is also author of the book, BREASTS: A Natural and Unnatural History, and producer of the series, BREASTS UNBOUND, An Audible Original. Previous Healthy Options interviews with Florence Williams: Healing ourselves through nature– The Nature Fix- Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative Interview with Florence Williams, author of the book, BREASTS: A Natural and Unnatural History About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 2/2/22: Rhonda Feiman speaks with Florence Williams, author of the new book, “Heartbreak- A Personal and Scientific Journey” first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

St. Benedict Anglican Church officially launched as a church planting mission out of All Saints Anglican Church, San Antonio, Texas within the Archdeaconry of San Antonio, The Anglican Diocese of the West, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). We meet every Sunday morning at 10:00 am at the chapel on the campus of Providence Place. Our mission serves the greater northwest side of San Antonio and vicinity, including the Medical Center, Helotes, Alamo Ranch, Boerne, Lackland Air Force Base, and Castroville. We are traditional Anglicans, rooted in the English Reformation, which is connected to an ancient past, future focus, and global presence. We emphasize solid Scriptural teaching, traditional worship using the 1928 edition of the Book of Common Prayer, and a welcoming sacramental community. We invite you to be a part of this community. Grace and Peace, Father Barry Kowald, Rector, and The Parish Family of St Benedict Anglican Church Join us 10:00 every Sunday morning for worship. Visit us online at http://www.stbenedictanglicansa.org

With many Americans out of work and struggling financially, managing chronic diseases, like diabetes, may be an afterthought. These health providers are working to change that.