Each May we honor the moms who have made our lives possible. Many women find motherhood to be among the most challenging—and rewarding—roles they will ever undertake. This week’s mom-honoring show includes guests Kim Kalicky, author of “Mothers Fulfilled;” Heidi Kirn, cancer survivor and art director of Maine Home+Design; Maine Women’s Fund CEO Sarah Ruef-Lindquist and Board Member Michaela Cavallaro. Join us!
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Have you ever felt yourself “boxed in” by life? Sometimes, the boundaries we believe exist are more perception than reality. This week on the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour we benefit from the perspective of individuals who have gone “outside of the box.” Joining us on Sunday, May 5, are Tom and Lee Ann Szelog, Zachary Theberge, and Dr. Stephen Donnelly.
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With Spring comes the promise of growth and new life. This week on the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour we discuss what happens when creating new life presents a challenge to couples. Our guests include fertility and adoption coach Anne Belden, and reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Benjamin Lannon. In sitting down with Dr. Lisa, they offer hopeful perspectives on an emotionally charged topic.
Socrates once said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Each week on the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour, we examine life’s details, as well as its global scope. This week’s guests include retired physician Dr. Conner Moore, author of “Black Bag to Blackberry: A Maine Pediatrician’s 40 Year Journey” and Ted Carter of Ted Carter Inspired Landscapes, co-author of “Reunion: How We Heal Our Broken Connection to the Earth.” Their insights reflect the beauty of life, well lived.
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Move it or lose it: that may be the message when it comes diseases of the brain and body. This week we are “Rethinking Parkinson’s” with two forward-thinking Mainers– University of New England Parkinson’s Disease Researcher Dr. Jim Cavanaugh and Jaclyn Morrill of the Medically Oriented Gym.
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Did I live? Did I love? Did I matter? These are the questions that author and women’s health expert Marcelle Pick asks herself at the end of each day.
It is, truly, the ability to live, love and matter, that brings vitality to our daily lives.
We hope you enjoy today’s discussion on vitality—spiritual, mental and physical—with women’s health expert Marcelle Pick, author of The Core Balance Diet and Is it Me or is it My Hormones?, Michael Komich and Emily Manter of the Cheverus Safe Passage support team, and naturopathic physician Dr. Masina Wright. Thank you so much for listening and for giving us a chance to help you live, love and matter.
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From ‘Raising Readers’ to raising awareness for colorectal cancer, Maine has many innovative wellness programs created with the health of the community in mind. Learn more through our discussions with Deborah Deatrick, Senior Vice President of Community Health Education at MaineHealth and Dr. Kathleen Fairfield of the Maine Center Shared Decision Making Program.
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Few lives proceed as planned. When we lean into our shortcomings, accepting—and celebrating—what we have been given, we find riches where we might least expect them. Maine artist David Cedrone and Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor William Foley share their experiences with the blessings to be found in life’s detours.
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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry reminds us that “What is essential is invisible to the eye.” Michael Chase, best-selling author and founder of The Kindness Center, and Sandra Fisher, suicide prevention advocate and mother, talk to us about emotional essentials on this week’s show.
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Looking to tread lightly on the planet? From healthy foods to Earth-friendly household items, we’ve got you covered. Join our conversations with Avery Kamila, Natural Foodie columnist for the Portland Press Herald and SunriseGuide publisher, Heather Chandler.
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We are what we eat, so let’s make sure our kids are eating well. Airing this Sunday, “Connecting Kids with Food” features Dr. Michael Dedekian of the The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center and Dr. Kevin Strong, CEO and founder of Dunk The Junk. We hope you’ll join us at 7am + noon.
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