Podcasts about Pioneer Valley

3/3/26: The Future Is Now Sen Paul Mark: our creative Mass economy. Ken Comia, new Pres, Mass Chapter, American Planning Ass'n: the Pioneer Valley's future. Forbes Library Dir Lisa Downing w/ Bill Scher, Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library Standing Comm President: Coolidge's history & the future. Free Press Co-CEO Jessica Gonzalez & Ruth Livier, Campaign Mgr, Democracy & Civil Rts Team & author of “Complicit…”: rampaging authoritarianism & how to fight back.

3/3/26: The Future Is Now Sen Paul Mark: our creative Mass economy. Ken Comia, new Pres, Mass Chapter, American Planning Ass'n: the Pioneer Valley's future. Forbes Library Dir Lisa Downing w/ Bill Scher, Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library Standing Comm President: Coolidge's history & the future. Free Press Co-CEO Jessica Gonzalez & Ruth Livier, Campaign Mgr, Democracy & Civil Rts Team & author of “Complicit…”: rampaging authoritarianism & how to fight back.

3/3/26: The Future Is Now Sen Paul Mark: our creative Mass economy. Ken Comia, new Pres, Mass Chapter, American Planning Ass'n: the Pioneer Valley's future. Forbes Library Dir Lisa Downing w/ Bill Scher, Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library Standing Comm President: Coolidge's history & the future. Free Press Co-CEO Jessica Gonzalez & Ruth Livier, Campaign Mgr, Democracy & Civil Rts Team & author of “Complicit…”: rampaging authoritarianism & how to fight back.

3/3/26: The Future Is Now Sen Paul Mark: our creative Mass economy. Ken Comia, new Pres, Mass Chapter, American Planning Ass'n: the Pioneer Valley's future. Forbes Library Dir Lisa Downing w/ Bill Scher, Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library Standing Comm President: Coolidge's history & the future. Free Press Co-CEO Jessica Gonzalez & Ruth Livier, Campaign Mgr, Democracy & Civil Rts Team & author of “Complicit…”: rampaging authoritarianism & how to fight back.

This week Eric and Heather join us to discuss Pioneer Valley Ska  Festival 3. We learn the history behind the festival and what goes into making it happen. We also learn about Heather's band , Futon Lasagna and we listen to their song How Many Times? All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Pioneer Valley Ska Festival:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/413-ska-presents-pioneer-valley-ska-fest-3-july-24-25th-2026-tickets-1979361456399?aff=ebdsshsms&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=8109851f21fa5a54c3f9036974f84b42169c40d19629dfb2e32676a8e79aed650ff0bbfd955f8eb119446ea06711d173e50e0e4a6627c79fa9f5468edeabd4f85481fb4dc11a72c9beb39f4f&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAQMud1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaemH8_jv3SG46xtwrWAeHDpleKaGkZd5I9PQacENu4d30e25815elxOQdrx8A_aem_l-eE8pUFJlJGqQ-Cef4nnAFuton Lasagna: https://futonlasagna.bandcamp.com/album/small-plates?fbclid=PAdGRleAQMuyZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafqQ4s2JqupvLwmhv94ww3NycbVVjr8plxp6WpfF5KPQHCcRcPxxWSaa5ewSA_aem_etbDNtQq5WJX0brw1UuYUwOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…. -The Holophonics On February 20th released a new record album called Parking Garage Rally Circuit: European Tour. We listened to the clip of the song What drives you?-Dave Hilliard and the rocksteady 7On February 20th Dave Hilliard and the rocksteady 7 released a new album called a home for dinner. We listened to a clip of Until Then. -Courtesy Of TimOn February 20th Courtesy of Tim released a new song called Happy Friday. This song currently is only available on the band's bandcamp page. Ska Picks of the Week….-Eric: Thumper -Backstabber-Heather: Sgt Scag - 401bk-Matt: Steady Riot by Big D and The Kids Table -Anthony : Rocket Fuel By MU330Ska News Theme by Dang!t:https://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

1/9/26: MTA Pres Max Page: strong unions, Social Security & the state budget. Community Action Pioneer Valley's Lev Ben Ezra & Jess Thompson: the working poor & Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. Astronomer Salman Hameed: space station troubles, aliens & galaxies w/o stars. Donnabelle Casis w/ Hannah & Anneke Corbett: “Stitchin' Kin.”

The peaceful Pioneer Valley was meant to be a renewable energy hotspot – but farmers say their water has been contaminated. Today, when a green energy dream goes wrong. Read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/3/25: MTA Pres Max Page: tax the multinationals & free speech for educators. Clare Higgins: her careers as Mayor & Ex Dir, Community Action Pioneer Valley. Jennifer Jacobson & Morgan Sheehan: Straw Dog Writer's Guild WriteAngles Conference. UMass Athletic Dir Ryan Bamford: the football program & $. Donnabelle Casis w/ Mischa Roy Bennett: the Great N'ton Haunt.

Further Reading:US destroys alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing three - LINKFormer FBI Director James Comey indicted days after Trump demanded his DOJ move 'now' to prosecute enemies - LINKPentagon places further restrictions on journalists' access - LINKTrump signs executive order supporting proposed deal to put TikTok under US ownership - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com!If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.comDon't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!)This podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to find other Planetside Productions!

Karina Borowicz was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She earned a BA in history and Russian from the University of Massachusetts and an MFA from the University of New Hampshire. Borowicz spent five years teaching English in Russia and Lithuania, and has translated poetry from Russian and French. Her first collection of poetry, The Bees Are Waiting (2012), won the Marick Press Poetry Prize, the Eric Hoffer Award for Poetry, the First Horizon Award, and was named a Must-Read by the Massachusetts Center for the Book. Her second book, Proof (2014), won the Codhill Poetry Award and was a finalist for the National Poetry Series and the Nightboat Press Poetry Prize. Borowicz lives with her family in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts.-bio via Poetry Foundation This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

In one way or another, economy touches almost everything in a world. Even without currency or capitalism in the sense that we currently know it, the idea of obligations and repayment exert pressure on society. So how can we make interesting worldbuilding choices when it comes to money, debt, gain, and other aspects of economy? Guest Elizabeth Bear joins us to explore the options! Where does money intersect with other kinds of power and privilege? What's the income equality or inequality like -- what conflict is there between the haves and have-nots? How much opportunity is there for mobility between classes? Even issues as simple as currency are worth interrogation: What is your currency made from? There's a reason many societies have always used copper, silver, and gold -- but others use things like shells or polished stones. Then, of course, there are things like faery markets and the stock market, both of which operate on the trade of abstract nouns. So how can you make these choices for the world you're building in a way that serves the story you're telling? [Transcript for Episode 158] Our Guest: Elizabeth Bear was born on the same day as Frodo and Bilbo Baggins, but in a different year. She is the Hugo, Sturgeon, Locus, and Astounding Award winning author of dozens of novels; over a hundred short stories; and a number of essays, nonfiction, and opinion pieces for markets as diverse as Popular Mechanics and The Washington Post. She lives in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts with her spouse, writer Scott Lynch. 

Deb Kirvoy, director of the annual Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival, joined "The Shmooze" to talk about this year's lineup. Now in its nineteenth year, the Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival continues its tradition of showcasing award-winning films from around the globe. This year's festival kicks off at the Yiddish Book Center on April 3 with the screening of "Midas Man." Episode 388 March 26, 2025 Amherst, MA

Getting down to earth and into the heart, Rebecca Bradshaw joins Raghu to discuss balancing masculine and feminine energy in the dharma.Mindrolling is brought to you by Reunion. Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “BeHere250” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion. Hotel | www.reunionhotelandwellness.com Retreats | www.reunionexperience.orgThis time on Mindrolling, Raghu and Rebecca chat about:Rebecca's journey of waking up and finding her pathEarth-based religions and getting down to earthRebecca's 5-month stint in silent meditationApproaching practice from the heart rather than the mindDiscovering the feminine archetype within the dharmaThe masculine energy often found within Buddhist communities and early scripturesGoing deep down within the receptive heart spaceCultivating intimacy with all things and focusing on relationshipDissolving the three roots of suffering (greed hatred and delusion)The practice of useless gazing and surrendering to the moment without an agendaAcclimating to the truth of impermanence and letting go of the need to controlThe acquired taste of being open and working at it over timeSnag a copy of Rebecca's book, Down to Earth Dharma: Insight Meditation to Awaken the Hear, HEREAbout Rebecca Bradshaw:Rebecca is Guiding Teacher Emeritus of the Insight Meditation Society and the Insight Meditation Center of Pioneer Valley in Easthampton, Massachusetts. She has been practicing Buddhist Vipassana meditation since 1983 in the United States and Myanmar (Burma) and teaching since 1993. She completed her dharma teacher training at Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, where she is part of the three-month retreat teacher team and leads retreats for young adults. Rebecca has a master's degree in Counseling Psychology and has worked as a bi-lingual (Spanish/English) psychotherapist. Her upcoming book, Down to Earth Dharma, was published by Shambhala Publications in November 2024. Check out Rebecca's website, HERE.“There's this emphasis on transcendence, energetic striving, independence, and all these things that are in the masculine archetype. They felt like some balance was missing, that's how it felt to me, and that a lot of it had to do with dropping into the heart, dropping into the body, feeling.” – Rebecca BradshawSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NEPM's latest Valley Voices podcast presents the winners of our Story Slam on the theme of Valley Folklore that we hosted at the Iron Horse in Northampton. The Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts is a very particular place, with lots of folks who have tales to tell about it. The audience favorites that night were Susan Cocalis, Bryan Tawney and Molly Snyder.

Tomorrow night at Caffè Lena, Pioneer Valley based singer-songwriter and visual artist Heather Maloney will play a concert marking the release of her first full-length album in five years.“Exploding Star” - now out from Signature Sounds - is a reverie on loss and grief. A collection of songs written after her father died in 2021, “Exploding Star” is made up of sweet and sour memories, wistful, beautiful melodies, and heart.

Production notes: Please add the following voiceover to end: Do download your copy of ‘Pioneer Valley Knowledge Towns Strategy Proposal' go to https://www.smgravesassociates.com§/whitepages/  Dominic Endicott joins us for a second time on the AWHY? Podcast to discuss a white paper co-published by Dominic and AWHY? Host Scott Graves, detailing a $100 billion dollar strategy for transforming the regional economy for Massachusetts, specifically the western third of the Commonwealth. By focusing on two top components of their proposal, housing and venture capital growth, listeners will understand the real potential for the region and a bit of how to start working on their own plan for the place they call home.  Download our white paper on Knowledge Towns Strategy Listen to Ep. 133 Knowledge Towns Dominic Endicott is co-author of 2023's Knowledge Towns: Colleges and Universities as Talent Magnets along with Prof. David J. Staley of the Ohio State University.  Scott M. Graves is a real estate developer working in the Pioneer Valley and nationally in the youth urban and senior living markets.

Originally aired on January 25, 2025. Pioneer Valley Writers' Workshop founder Joy Baglio returns with poet Michael Mercurio to share more writing stories. Joy retells how she turned a really good idea, to unite local writers, into Pioneer Valley Writers' Workshop, a burgeoning literary arts center. Joy and Michael share techniques to improve anybody's writing and how writers can overcome self-doubt of their craft. If you're a writer or striving to become one, visit Pioneer Valley Writers' Workshop. They offer workshops, Zoom meetings, and one-on-one coaching https://www.pioneervalleywriters.org/our-team

This week on The Learning Curve we’re looking back on memorable episodes of 2024: From January, guest co-hosts Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and Alisha Searcy interviewed Gabby Thomas, a world-class track sprinter and Olympian, originally from the Pioneer Valley in western Massachusetts. She shares her journey from the Williston Northampton School to […]

10/21/23: Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle: the five MA ballot questions. Drs. Lewis Cohen & Jeffrey Zesiger: “WINTER'S END: Dementia and Dying Well”— making end-of-life decisions. Rep Natalie Blais: voting deadlines & why your vote really matters. Megan Zinn w/ Joy Baglio, founder, Pioneer Valley Writers' Workshop.

Ever wondered how dinosaurs left their footprints behind millions of years ago? We embark on a prehistoric adventure with renowned paleontologist Paul Olsen! Discover the secrets behind dinosaur tracks and how these ancient prints can tell us incredible stories about the lives of dinosaurs. From the science of fossilization to what these footprints reveal about dinosaur behavior and habitats, Paul Olsen will guide us through the fascinating world of these mysteries left in stone - and share how he discovered thousands of dino tracks when he was just a kid. Join us on a Dino Map Adventure at nepm.org/dinomap! We've created a free audio tour to explore the science and history of dinosaur tracks in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts. Lindsay and Marshall will guide you through the place where dinosaur footprints were first discovered - and put you on the path to becoming dino track explorers! If you like this episode, consider supporting Tumble on Patreon by going to patreon.com/tumblepodcast. Get ad-free episodes for just $1 a month!

Without getting to Jargon-ey,  our guest Gregory Thomas and yours truly explored where and how we in the private sector and within institutions can support the journey from on-the-shelf research to marketplace success.  Gregory is The Executive Director and Lecturer for the Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship, Isenberg School University of Massachusetts Amherst.  UMASS is a leader in cutting edge research for a number of Massachusetts tech sectors. The UMASS system which includes campuses in Lowell, Dartmouth, Boston and the Chan Medical School in Worcester offers a robust set of innovation-driven resources for students and community members.   How can the private sector better interact with programs like those at Berthiaume? How do we build a more robust, diverse and resource rich Pioneer Valley tech sector? How do we best access ideas in financial modeling, management and tech transfer so, in the end, we're building an economy that is better at creating well-paying, meaningful work?  These are the themes of our conversation this hour.  At SMGraves Associates, we've joined up with Living Local 413 to develop a series of mixed-use properties in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts as desirable locations for tech and tech enabled entrepreneurs to live, work and find important resources through our programming including access to venture capital, accelerators and top-tier mentors. We're eager to work with and help our private sector partners leverage relationships with the region's best institutions like UMASS.

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Today I got to speak with the legendary Andrea Hairston about her newest novel Archangels of Funk. A 'hope-punk' sci-fi novel set in Massachusetts's Pioneer Valley! I had a lovely conversation with Andrea and hope you check out the episode! Follow Andrea Follow OTS Get Archangels of Funk: Broadside Books Northampton Book Moon Easthampton Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Books

Air Date - 24 May 2024The Emotional Journey of Eating: Finding Peace with Food, featuring Amanda Mittman MS, RDN, LDN, the founder of Happy Valley NutritionIn an intriguing episode of The Autoimmune Hour, we had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Mittman, the founder of Happy Valley Nutrition. Amanda's philosophy is captivating: she shares, “Many of us have had our views warped by the healthcare industry, diet culture, the patriarchy, capitalism… and we've lost all sense of what our body should be.” Host Sharon Sayler and Amanda discuss intuitive eating, body positivity, and maintaining mental health while navigating food sensitivities and a challenging wellness journey.Tune in for practical advice on developing a healthier relationship with food and your body, including:• The Challenges of Food Sensitivities and Nutrition• Navigating Food Allergies and Intolerances• Addressing Emotional Health and Body Grief• Exploring Coping Mechanisms and Self-Talk• Navigating Body Changes and Self-Acceptance and more…More About Our Guest:Amanda Mittman, MS, RDN, LDN, the founder of Happy Valley Nutrition, empathizes, “I know I am not alone. I am not the only person who has suffered the effects of shame and personal deprivation at the expense of the parts of my life that are truly important and bring me joy.” She has committed her practice to helping people who have been through the wringer and are searching for an alternative way to live a fuller life without shame and self-abuse. Her company Happy Valley Nutrition brings compassionate, trauma-informed, weight-inclusive care to the Pioneer Valley (aka “Happy Valley”), Massachusetts, and beyond!Learn more at https://www.happyvalleynutrition.com/.* Your host is not a doctor nor a medical professional. Your host, guests, and all medical professionals appearing on the show share opinions only during our presentation. The information presented in this interview cannot substitute for the advice of your physician or other trained medical, healthcare, legal, or other professionals. Host(s) and guest(s) are not diagnosing specific conditions during the show. This show is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune diseases or other conditions or illnesses. The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only and opinion only. It is not a substitute for your own medical, legal, or other professional advice and care.©2024 Sharon Sayler and UnderstandingAutoimmune.comIf you've listened to the show, you know it's what my friends call my irrational passion… Please help us continue to offer help and hope for those with autoimmune and long-term health challenges by supporting The Autoimmune Hour podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-autoimmune-hour–2935987/support.#AmandaMittman #SharonSayler #UnderstandingAutoimmune #AutoimmuneHour #Wellness #Autoimmune #Health #SelfHelp #Lifestyle #InterviewsVisit the Autoimmune Hour show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/autoimmune-hour/Connect with Sharon Sayler at http://lifeinterruptedradio.com/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

In an intriguing episode of The Autoimmune Hour, we had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Mittman, the founder of Happy Valley Nutrition. Amanda's philosophy is captivating: she shares, "Many of us have had our views warped by the healthcare industry, diet culture, the patriarchy, capitalism... and we've lost all sense of what our body should be." Host Sharon Sayler and Amanda discuss intuitive eating, body positivity, and maintaining mental health while navigating food sensitivities and a challenging wellness journey. Tune in for practical advice on developing a healthier relationship with food and your body, including:The Challenges of Food Sensitivities and NutritionNavigating Food Allergies and IntolerancesAddressing Emotional Health and Body GriefExploring Coping Mechanisms and Self-TalkNavigating Body Changes and Self-Acceptance and more…More About Our Guest: Amanda Mittman, MS, RDN, LDN, the founder of Happy Valley Nutrition, empathizes, “I know I am not alone. I am not the only person who has suffered the effects of shame and personal deprivation at the expense of the parts of my life that are truly important and bring me joy.” She has committed her practice to helping people who have been through the wringer and are searching for an alternative way to live a fuller life without shame and self-abuse. Her company Happy Valley Nutrition brings compassionate, trauma-informed, weight-inclusive care to the Pioneer Valley (aka “Happy Valley”), Massachusetts, and beyond! Learn more at www.happyvalleynutrition.comShare this link with your family and friends: www.understandingautoimmune.com/Eating_2024* Your host is not a doctor nor a medical professional. Your host, guests, and all medical professionals appearing on the show share opinions only during our presentation. The information presented in this interview cannot substitute for the advice of your physician or other trained medical, healthcare, legal, or other professionals. Host(s) and guest(s) are not diagnosing specific conditions during the show. This show is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune diseases or other conditions or illnesses. The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only and opinion only. It is not a substitute for your own medical, legal, or other professional advice and care.©2024 Sharon Sayler and UnderstandingAutoimmune.comIf you've listened to the show, you know it's what my friends call my irrational passion... Please help us continue to offer help and hope for those with autoimmune and long-term health challenges by supporting The Autoimmune Hour podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-autoimmune-hour--2935987/support.

This week on The Horse Race, Ben Forman of MassINC joins Jennifer Smith to discuss a new report on economic development in the Pioneer Valley, Steve Koczela weighs criticisms of the Harvard/Harris poll's perceived slant, and Lisa Kashinsky recaps the latest in the MassGOP's internal struggles.

2/1/24: Congressman Jim McGovern: the border, Ukraine, & Israel. Rebecca Starr, Medical Dir., Pioneer Valley Memory Care Initiative. Political Gold with Josh Silver: Trump's trials/ our tribulations. Ruth Griggs & Paul Arslanian: Green St. Trio, Jazz Festival, upcoming gigs, workshops, & more!

This week on The Learning Curve, guest co-hosts Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and Alisha Searcy interview Gabby Thomas, a world-class track sprinter and Olympian, originally from the Pioneer Valley in western Massachusetts. She shares her journey from the Williston Northampton School to Harvard, where she balanced neurobiology studies with winning 22 track titles. Source

By Kaitlyn Kupiec | Hoosac Valley Regional brings Hoophall victory back to Berkshire County for first time in seven years. Senior guard Joey McGovern, who won the Most Valuable Player award in his matchup versus Pioneer Valley, explained that it "is an honor" to get a chance to play in the Spalding Hoophall Classic.

This week on The Learning Curve, guest co-hosts Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and Alisha Searcy interview Gabby Thomas, a world-class track sprinter and Olympian, originally from the Pioneer Valley in western Massachusetts. She shares her journey from the Williston Northampton School to Harvard, where she balanced neurobiology studies with winning 22 […]

This week on The Learning Curve, guest co-hosts Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and Alisha Searcy interview Gabby Thomas, a world-class track sprinter and Olympian, originally from the Pioneer Valley in western Massachusetts. She shares her journey from the Williston Northampton School to Harvard, where she balanced neurobiology studies with winning 22 track titles. Transitioning to professional sprinting, she qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, winning bronze and silver medals. In addition to track sprinting, Ms. Thomas excels academically, focusing on neurobiology and global public health. She recently graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center with a master's degree in epidemiology. After medal-winning performances at the 2023 World Athletics Championships this past summer, Ms. Thomas is looking ahead to the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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Remember to donate to Valley Free Radio, and support free speech in the Pioneer Valley! Go to www.valleyfreeradio.org/donate!Civil Politics is moving to Fridays at 6pm starting in the new year!!Further Reading:House passes a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown - LINKTexas Republicans divided on funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown - LINKGOP senator challenges Teamsters head to a fight in a fiery exchange at a hearing - LINKTrump's "vermin" speech again draws scrutiny to extreme rhetoric - LINK Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com!Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!)Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradioThis podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to find other Planetside Productions!Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/civilpoliticsradio/527c058a-8f57-4dca-a734-ba49b43d4fc1

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The team turns their sleuthing toward the colonial history of New England's Pioneer Valley, as the reverberations of a defunct "witches' coven" seem to be entwined with the paranatural radio signal they have been assigned to track down and eliminate.Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyVisit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/XpUbfhCXVVFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneypodcast/Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.

Are you down to a handful of foods and screaming, "I don't know what to eat!"Now, we're not minimizing food sensitivities or allergies. I've got several severe ones myself, yet in my years of doing the show and meeting many in the autoimmune world, I've noticed a fair share, without testing, have thrown out whole food groups to the point where they are only eating a handful of foods — which is not healthy either. Look, our nutrition needs are individual and nuanced. That's why I invited Amanda Mittman, MS, RDN, LDN, and founder of Happy Valley Nutrition, to help us explore why so many of those diagnosed with autoimmunity have disorganized, disordered eating patterns and many foods, including multiple food groups, are on their 'no-no' lists… Amanda gets it. Her teen and early adult 'food rules' were neither attainable, sustainable, or, most importantly, healthy. Those 'food rules' led her to be diagnosed with disordered eating and orthorexia. (I've heard about other eating disorders, such as anorexia, yet I was unfamiliar with orthorexia. Orthorexia can be best described as an 'unhealthy focus on eating in a healthy way.')Amanda reclaimed her relationship with food and has made it her calling to help others develop better relationships with themselves and what they eat. We explore a range of subjects, including negative mindsets that sustain disorganized, disordered eating and• How to know if you have a fear of food(s), • When does 'healthy' eating become unhealthy,• How food fears, shame spirals, and grief keep us stuck,• Why you should "un-indoctrinate your thinking that good health and a distinct body type are one in the same," plus so much more...More About Our Guest: Amanda Mittman, MS, RDN, LDN, the founder of Happy Valley Nutrition, shared, "I know I am not alone. I am not the only person who has suffered the effects of shame and personal deprivation at the expense of the parts of my life that are truly important and bring me joy."She has committed her practice to help people who have been through the wringer and are searching for an alternative way to live a fuller life without shame and self-abuse. Her company Happy Valley Nutrition brings compassionate, trauma-informed, weight-inclusive care to the Pioneer Valley (aka "Happy Valley"), Massachusetts, and beyond! Learn more at www.happyvalleynutrition.comShare this link with family and friends:https://understandingautoimmune.com/Food-2023
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Food For Thought: Is Your Healthy Eating Making You Sick?Aired Friday, February 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM ESTAre you down to a handful of foods and screaming, “I don't know what to eat!” Now, we're not minimizing food sensitivities or allergies. I've got several severe ones myself, yet in my years of doing the show and meeting many in the autoimmune world, I've noticed a fair share, without testing, have thrown out whole food groups to the point where they are only eating a handful of food types — which is not healthy either.Look, our nutrition needs are individual and nuanced. That's why I invited Amanda Mittman, MS, RDN, LDN, and founder of Happy Valley Nutrition, to help us explore why so many of those diagnosed with autoimmunity have disorganized, disordered eating patterns and many foods, including multiple food groups, are on their ‘no-no' lists…Amanda gets it. Her teen and early adult ‘food rules' were neither attainable, sustainable, or, most importantly, healthy. Those ‘food rules' led her to be diagnosed with disordered eating and orthorexia. (I've heard about other eating disorders, such as anorexia, yet I was unfamiliar with orthorexia. Orthorexia can be best described as an ‘unhealthy focus on eating in a healthy way.')Amanda reclaimed her relationship with food and has made it her calling to help others develop better relationships with themselves and what they eat. We explore a range of subjects, including negative mindsets that sustain disorganized, disordered eating and• How to know if you have a fear of food(s),• When does ‘healthy' eating become unhealthy,• How food fears, shame spirals, and grief keep us stuck,• Why you should “un-indoctrinate your thinking that good health and a distinct body type are one in the same,” plus so much more…More About Our Guest:Amanda Mittman, MS, RDN, LDN, the founder of Happy Valley Nutrition, shared, “I know I am not alone. I am not the only person who has suffered the effects of shame and personal deprivation at the expense of the parts of my life that are truly important and bring me joy.” She has committed her practice to help people who have been through the wringer and are searching for an alternative way to live a fuller life without shame and self-abuse. Her company Happy Valley Nutrition brings compassionate, trauma-informed, weight-inclusive care to the Pioneer Valley (aka “Happy Valley”), Massachusetts, and beyond!Learn more at https://www.happyvalleynutrition.com/This show is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune diseases or other illnesses. The information presented in this interview cannot substitute for the advice of your physician or other trained medical, healthcare, or other professionals. The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour are for educational purposes only.#FoodForThought #AmandaMittman #SharonSayler #AutoImmuneHourVisit the Autoimmune Hour show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/autoimmune-hour/Connect with Sharon Sayler at http://lifeinterruptedradio.com/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

Ms. Samalid Hogan is the Principal at Greylock Management Consulting, a women-owned consulting firm located in Western Massachusetts and focused on providing project management, business coaching, and technical assistance to Massachusetts-based businesses and non-profits. Ms. Hogan has 17 years of experience in Economic Development and has served in key roles building partnerships across public, private, and civic sectors to achieve economic development goals for the Pioneer Valley region in Western Massachusetts. She served as Regional Director for the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network Western Regional Office from 2016 to 2021. Over the past 6 years, Ms. Hogan has been directly involved in fostering the local ecosystem comprised of stakeholders committed to supporting entrepreneurs and new business ventures. She has been a mentor for local accelerator programs including Valley Venture Mentors and eForAll. Ms. Hogan is also a co-founder of the Western Mass Means Business collaboration, an alliance of small business technical assistance providers. In 2014, while working in the city of Springfield, Ms. Hogan founded CoWork Springfield, the first formal co-working space established in Springfield, Massachusetts. CoWork Springfield was founded to focus on serving women and minority-owned businesses. Ms. Hogan is committed to serving her community and presently serves on the Governor's Latino Advisory Commission for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Board of Trustees of Springfield Technical Community College, and President of the Springfield Rotary Club. Ms. Hogan was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Springfield, Massachusetts in 1996. She resides in Ludlow, Massachusetts with her husband Robert Hogan and their daughter, Sophia Hogan.

Holyoke Media, en asociación con WHMP radio, emiten diariamente la Síntesis informativa en español a través del 101.5 FM y en el 1240 / 1400 AM. Esta es la síntesis informativa del jueves 11 de agosto de 2022: - La popular iniciativa de bicicletas compartidas de la ciudad Valley Bike Share, se ha visto socavada en las ultimas semanas por vandalismo. La ciudad ha recibido informes de cuatro bicicletas arrojadas a un canal; bicicletas no devueltas y dejadas abandonadas; bicicletas dañadas permanentemente que implican una pérdida de $1,200 por bicicleta; bicicletas dejadas en lugares remotos; cuentas falsas creadas para comprar el uso de bicicletas y las baterías que se retiran de las bicicletas y se venden. La ciudad de Holyoke, junto con Amherst, Chicopee, Easthampton, Northampton, South Hadley, Springfield y West Springfield, así como la Universidad de Massachusetts y la Comisión de Planificación de Pioneer Valley contratan con Bewegen Technologies para llevar el programa Bike Share a la región. ValleyBike Share está diseñado para promover viajes cortos en bicicleta dentro de las comunidades centrales, donde grupos de grandes empleadores, universidades, las compras, los destinos turísticos y los residentes pueden conectarse fácilmente. La Oficina de Desarrollo Económico y Planificación de Holyoke indicó en un comunicado de prensa que, “Como comunidad, debemos apoyar y proteger el programa ValleyBike Share. Muchos de los residentes usan estas bicicletas para el transporte hacia y desde el trabajo y para la recreación. ValleyBike es un recurso activo de la ciudad que brinda transporte a visitantes y residentes a una tarifa asequible. Esta opción saludable de transporte está disponible solo si mantenemos y protegemmos este recurso”. La Oficina de Planeación y Desarrollo Económico de Holyoke está pidiendo al público que informe incidentes de vandalismo al Departamento de Policía de Holyoke (413) 322-6999 y para recuperación cuando encuentre una bicicleta abandonada, notifique a Erick Joseph en erick.joseph@bewegen.com. Las bicicletas son propiedad de la ciudad y es ilegal hacer un mal uso de ellas. La policía de Holyoke está al tanto de la situación y tomará medidas contra quienes cometan estos delitos. FUENTE: HOLYOKE MEDIA - El expresidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, dijo el miércoles que se negó a responder preguntas durante una comparecencia ante el fiscal general del estado de Nueva York en una investigación civil sobre las prácticas comerciales de su familia, invocando la quinta enmienda constitucional que le otorga el derecho contra la auto incriminación. Trump, su hijo Donald Trump Jr. y su hija Ivanka Trump habían luchado sin éxito para evitar comparecer a declarar en la investigación de la fiscal general del estado, Letitia James, sobre si la Organización Trump infló los valores inmobiliarios para obtener préstamos favorables y subestimó los valores de los activos para obtener exenciones fiscales. "Me negué a responder las preguntas sobre los derechos y privilegios otorgados a todos los ciudadanos en virtud de la Constitución de los Estados Unidos", dijo Trump en un comunicado emitido aproximadamente una hora después de llegar en una caravana a la oficina del fiscal general en el bajo Manhattan para la declaración a puertas cerradas La decisión de Trump de no responder preguntas aún podría tener consecuencias. Si la investigación conduce a un juicio, los miembros del jurado podrían tener en cuenta su silencio. Políticamente, también podría dar municiones a los adversarios sobre si Trump tiene algo que ocultar mientras reflexiona sobre otra candidatura presidencial en 2024. FUENTE: REUTERS

Do you like to buy organic food? Sustainable food? Would you go on a food tour to learn more about how our food is grown but also try some incredible local delights?On this episode, we are elated to have on Deborah, founder of Pioneer Valley Food Tours based in the Northampton, MA. Deborah loves food and encourages people to buy local food from your local farmer, and support local restaurants, cafes, and other food establishments that are local to your area.Some highlights we talk about in the episode:Learn more about Deborah's story to what led her to start her own tourism businessDiscussing sustainability and what to look for when finding farms and local farmers marketsTop 3-5 restaurants in the Valley in MAHow the farmers are able to sustain themselves and grow produce any time of the yearDo you know what CSA stands for? Listen to the episode to find out!___________________________________________________TRANSCRIPT available!Did you love today's episode? Don't forget to click "Subscribe" and share with us a comment on how you're loving the podcast so far!Are you interested in being featured as a tour guide or host on our podcast? Go to our website to find out how YOU can have a chance to share your story and elevate your voice by sharing more about your background, what you offer, and fun facts and tips about your city!Travel Experiences Reimagined Links:InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteSupport the show

A move to shutter a Pioneer Valley health center is not going over well locally. In today's Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern, a Democrat from the second district, speaks with WAMC's Alan Chartock.

We talk about Poetry, Pioneer Valley, Hygge, and Seasonal Affective Disorder on this wintry episode of 'Splain.  We're also gonna hit you with a special sneak peak of Scoopksi's new album coming out next month!ADAM SCHLESINGER TRIBUTE CONCERT NOW AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION, link belowhttps://youtu.be/8wvF9ZZAN1c~*~*~patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fountainsofsplainEmail: fountainsofsplain@gmail.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/fountainsofsplain/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fountainsofsplain?lang=enantidepressants playlist: (spotify search: escitalopram5mg)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5gzNUwU9OVAP4Klj8KWELm?si=ec459fec5fe64e49'Splain playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BSmVU2i5Ntjy5d0KcO7gP?si=kzyR5784RgWArUFO3BjRbwPlaylist of featured artists: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6WEHh9HtbMppR02NWK7Rm2?si=KocI17RxQ7uLQjc1PfjBzAPERFECT THEME SONG by Kirsten and Darinhttps://instagram.com/kirabella1588?igshid=fpw8kv87ybsahttps://instagram.com/gimpymusical?igshid=tmm3p3f5lzd8Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scoopskitheband/~check out Scoopski's newest singles and more!!~ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QDZfAu8fsRxb8BhsbgEzB?si=VOCRNf9MRbKPqsFc_JJHgAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/scoopski/1481338996Cover art by Claire D:https://www.instagram.com/claire.in.color/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fountainsofsplain)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fountainsofsplain)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fountainsofsplain)

Corsello Butcheria is family owned, locally sourced, whole-animal butcher inspired by our experience of Rome's Mercato di Testaccio. We loved buying meat freshly cut to order from our butchers, the Sartors, while connecting with the people both behind and in front of the counter. We bring you what we loved most about Rome, utilizing the Pioneer Valley's local, sustainable agriculture. Here you get high quality, locally sourced, pasture and humanely raised meat from small family farms with an authentic Italian twist! Visiting the Butcheria is an opportunity to learn, to connect, and to be in a community promoting the local economy, sustainability and eating well. https://www.corsellobutcheria.com/Kasey Corsello, Integrative Entreprenuer Coach: I am an integrative coach working with entrepreneurs and leaders looking to level up, gain clear purpose and clarity, and find balance and joy in the process. https://www.kaseycorsello.com/Follow Corsello Butcheria and Integrative Entrepreneur Coachhttps://www.facebook.com/kaseycorsellocoach/https://www.facebook.com/corsellobutcheriahttps://www.instagram.com/corsellobutcheria/https://www.linkedin.com/company/corsello-butcheria Learn about Corsello Butcheria and Integrative Entrepreneur Coachhttps://www.gazettenet.com/Opening-of-Corsello-Butcheria-in-Easthampton-9519615https://www.gazettenet.com/Corsello-Butcheria-Porter-Family-Farm-team-up-with-Easthampton-Community-Center-to-provide-meal-34016575https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/small-businesses-making-the-commitment-to-sustainability/https://www.ted.com/talks/kasey_corsello_the_value_of_curiosity?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomsharehttps://www.masslive.com/business/2020/04/coronavirus-small-businesses-find-innovative-ways-to-serve-customers.htmlSupport the show (https://www.lcgbrands.com/advertisewithmybpodcast)

Tim Gaudet talks with members of the executive board of the Pioneer Valley Women's Running Club. Grace Barone and her daughter Marisa Fenn are co-presidents, and Donna Shea is the club secretary. The PVWRC hosts group runs, organizes a 5K walk-to-run clinic, and offers an annual scholarship to a college bound female high school athlete. Tim provides an update of local running events. Music https://www.purple-planet.com

Dave Hayes has been living in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts for almost 35 years. He has a passion for the weather since he was 12 years old, growing up in eastern Mass when he first saw Bob Copeland on WCVB Channel 5 reporting at noon on severe thunderstorms in the area. Soon enough, all the bright colors on the radar corresponded to some strong thunderstorms that moved overhead, and I was hooked.Dave now has over 42,000 Facebook followers since he started in 2011; he curates reliable and up-to-date reports on the Western Massachusetts region's weather, including southern Vermont, southwestern NH, the Taconics of eastern NY, northern CT, and central Massachusetts. 

Jessi Kirley formerly served as the Executive Director of the Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley. She holds a BA from Smith College and an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMASS Amherst. Currently a business advisor for the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, as well as born and raised in Western Mass, she has been committed to serving this community in various capacities for over 20 years.Jessi is a proud mother of three teens and enjoys exploring the beautiful landscapes of The Valley. Her programs express her passion for helping people to claim their worth and find the power of their voice.Andrea Bordenca is the CEO, and alumna of the Institute for Generative Leadership, USA (IGL US). Andrea is the mother of 3 boys and is married to artist Chris Bordenca. The Bordenca family reside in Belchertown, Massachusetts. Andrea also serves as the CEO and chairperson of DESCO Service, a national emergency field service organization; is the founder of Lead Yourself Youth, which adapts generative methodology from IGL for educators, students, and caregivers of youth; and is the co-founder of The Women's Collaborative, an organization committed to building communities founded on trust, support and empowerment.Andrea holds multiple certifications, including coaching certifications from Newfield Network and Strozzi Institute. Andrea is also certified to teach a 6 week teleclass called “Listening to Bodies Long Distance”, a course developed by Master Somatic Coach, Suzanne Zeman that offers participants guided practices to build somatic awareness to access deeper levels of presence and connection to others.Useful links:Dignity in ConversationTickets are $325. If you're facing economic hardship and would still like to participate, take advantage of their fantastic pay-what-you-can option. Show notes:Why dignity? Why focus on that?How are you two connected?How does dignity and tapping into it affect other aspects of life?How is dignity related to authenticity?What is Dignity in Conversation and who is it for? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our guest is BusinessWest "Difference Maker" award-winner Ira Bryck! Ira Bryck helps leaders grow. He ran, for 26 years, the Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley, that provided expert and peer learning through forums, workshops, consulting and roundtables. His new work includes coaching business owners, personality assessments for professional and personal development, and facilitating executive peer groups. Ira is the author of three plays about life in family business, presented as “edu-tainment” at conferences worldwide. His third play, A Tough Nut to Crack, is based on his years in his family's 4th generation childrens wear business. He is the host of the Western Mass Business Show on WHMP, so far having interviewed over 300 entrepreneurs. He has created a blended format of strategic questioning and role playing that assists entrepreneurs in finding new solutions. In this episode, Ira and I chat about some of the nuances of family-owned businesses; what baggage they come with, how to navigate them and when you may need a coach/facilitator. Ira's contact info: Ira's website: https://irabryck.com/ Ira's Radio Show: https://whmp.com/podcasts/shows/taking-care-of-business/ Ira's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irabryck/ Link to UPenn's "Positive Psychology Center" that I referred to: https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/ New England Lean Consulting is the Northeast's premier business consulting firm, helping small-to-medium sized businesses with strategic leadership and operational methodologies that help your company lower costs, increase capacity and win more customers. Our industry experienced consultants provide guidance with the latest business solutions that help you to grow your business deliberately and strategically in order to sustain a long-term competitive advantage within the marketplace. Paul W. Critchley, President & Founder of New England Lean Consulting: Company website: https://www.newenglandleanconsulting.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NELeanguy Linkedin Company page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-england-lean-consulting/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2sAIveqtNqE1fpRGXcdbXQ Paul's Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-critchley-lean-consultant/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/new-england-lean-podcast/support

Why Family Business Consultants Cry Themselves to Sleep At Night This week's guests: Ira Bryck, Family Business Advisor* Ira Bryck helps leaders grow. He recently passed the torch, after 25 years as founding director of the Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley, that provides expert and peer learning through forums, workshops, consulting and roundtables. His new work includes coaching business owners, personality assessments for professional and personal development, and facilitating executive peer groups.   Jeff Savlov, Founder at Blum and Savlov* Jeff is the Founder of Blum & Savlov, LLP and consults to business families, legacy wealth families and the advisors who serve them. He brings more than 30 years of unique experience in sales and marketing, business ownership, entrepreneurial endeavors and family dynamics/psychological training, along with a common-sense style, to his consulting work with families. ------- CRN-3193535-080620  Michael Palumbos is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances. 

The guys preview the TPE 2020 expo while smoking the Pioneer Valley maduro out of the January My Monthly Cigars box. They also get into some of the unknown history of how the Cigar Pulpit developed into what it is. Finally, this episode is dedicated to the life, memory, and service of our fallen brother of the leaf, retired Illinois State Trooper Gregory Rieves. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE.  Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com