Does life truly imitate art? When we acknowledge the creativity of our spirits, and seek to find beauty in the world around us, our lives are immeasurably enriched. Artist Abbie Williams and attorney/photographer Jack Montgomery help us explore the connection between wellness and ‘living artfully.’
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Do you have a challenging child in your life? Internationally acclaimed Dr. Ross Green, author of “The Explosive Child,” and founder of Lives in the Balance, shares a surefire method of creating calm out of kid chaos. Schools and institutions have found unprecedented success through his collaborative approach. Join us!
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Get ready for Valentine’s Day with the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour & Podcast “Heartfelt” show. Feel the love with cardiologist Dr. Lowell Gerber, Kate and Steve Shaffer from Black Dinah Chocolatiers on Isle au Haut, Maine and Francis Howell of Hiking to Build Hope.
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Life is meant to be savored, and what better way to do so than through food? In his book “Taste, Memory,” author David Buchanan “traces the experiences of modern-day explorers who rediscover culturally rich forgotten foods and return them to our tables for all to experience and savor.” We enjoy his insights as a farmer, gardener and slow foods advocate. Hear about Maine’s best “savor spots” from Eat Maine writer, Amy Anderson, and learn about Maine sea salt from Karina Napier, founder of Sea Change. We’ll leave your mouth watering!
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Good ideas become truly great when we back them with a solid foundation of practice. As part of our “Sustainability” show, Cecily Pingree describes her experience with Maine’s Own Organic Milk farmers while filming the documentary “Betting the Farm,” and TEDx Dirigo presenter Seth Silverton explores the idea of self-reliance as espoused by The Wood Chop School. Tune in and learn more!
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How does a dream become reality? Mary Allen Lindemann, co-founder of Maine’s Coffee By Design, has two decades of insight about the process of combining a dedication to the perfect cup o’ joe with a love of community. We share Mary Allen’s story, and receive the benefit of “Business Done Better” wisdom from Marci Booth of BOOTH Maine on this week’s “Inspiration” show. Join us!
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Revising your life? We will inspire you with our “New Year/New You” show, today on the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour. Join our conversations with Lucille Holt-Sottery & Antonia Anderson of The Body Architect, Jack Leonardi of Art Collector Maine and Sophie Nelson of Maine and Maine Home + Design Magazine.
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Are you ready for some winter play? Enjoy Maine’s beautiful vistas and the invigorating outdoors, and get healthy in the process! Join our conversations with Andy Shepard of the Maine Winter Sports Center, Julie Mulkern of WinterKids and Larry Warren and Nicole Freedman of Maine Huts & Trails on this weekend’s “Winter Fun” show, and find inspiration for your next adventure!
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A new year is upon us, and with it the possibility of new beginnings. This week we are inspired by an individual who has had many new beginnings in his life: new U. S. citizen Maxwell Chikuta, formerly of the Democratic Republic of Congo. We understand the challenges of new beginnings better with Susan Roche, Legal Director of the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project.
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What are your wishes and dreams? This week we feature Maine dreamers and dream-makers who remind us that dreams really can come true–and show us how we might help with community wish granting this holiday season. Join our discussions with Tom Peaco, executive director of Make-A-Wish Maine, and the Fournier “Wish Family,” Midcoast Habitat for Humanity President, Vicki Doudera, and Steven Kelly, Asociate Publisher with Maine Media Collective.
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The holidays can be a time of joy, and a time of sadness. This is particularly true when our families are impacted by illness and difficulty. This week we find comfort in the wise words of Anne Lynch and Valerie Jones of the Center for Grieving Children; and hospice advocate Louise Hurlbutt and Arlene Wing RN, MHSA, Chief Executive Officer of Hospice of Southern Maine.
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