Six educated, dedicated women join us on this week’s Dr. Lisa Radio Hour to discuss how they are helping Maine children stay safe, healthy and fit. Listen in on our conversations about childhood vaccinations and other public health initiatives with Dr. Lynne Tetreault of Vax Maine Kids, and Dr. Amy Belisle & Dr. Lisa Letourneau of Maine Quality Counts; Staci Olson, Jen Rohde and Sandi Sinclair update us about Maine’s newly minted Girls on the Run chapter.
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Healthy bodies require healthy brains. Keeping our brains safe has received much press over the past few years, especially given the increase in concussions reported in athletics at all levels. Dr. James Glazer and scholar-athlete Robert Macdonald address this critical issue, while Deb Arthur of The Body Architect reminds us of the undeniable connections between body and mind.
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How do you educate kids about money, get more veggies in their diet and help them deal with emotional issues surrounding September-ish transitions? Tune in to our “Back to School” show, featuring Tom Shepard of “Currency Camp,” Maggie Knowles and Elizabeth Fraser of Kids Gone Raw and licensed professional counselor Travis Wiggett.
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For the past year, the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour & Podcast has been building a “village” of wellness-minded individuals. Our guests and listeners, joined together through social media, radio and podcast, represent a new generation seeking to better their own health through attention to the health of their families, communities and the global village. This week we explore the theme of “Global Villages,” with Adam Burk, Executive Director of TEDx Dirigo, and Dr. Anouar Majid of the University of New England, who are in the process of building global villages of their own.
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From the ridiculous to the divine: “Healing Companionship” comes in many forms. Reverend Jacob Watson, founder of the Chaplaincy Institute of Maine, explores the importance of having a spiritual companion during tough times, while actor & musician Jon Patrick Walker shares the story of an odd intersection with a potentially nonexistent ‘Facebook friend,’ and how it helped him heal following his mother’s death.
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Finding the unfilled spaces in the whirlwind of daily life plays a critical part in one’s ability to truly be present for and enjoy life as it enfolds. Mindfulness or consciousness is an age old practice in Eastern and Western cultures, with a long tradition of helping the mind and body heal. Join us as we discuss the psychological and physiological benefits of meditation with Dr. Joseph Semmes from True North, and learn how to begin our own practice with teacher Surya-Chandra Das of Rolling Meadows Retreat.
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What keeps you awake at night? Tune in to our discussion of “Sleep & Dreams,” with clinical psychologist Dr. Gary Astrachan and Dr. Thad Shattuck of St. Mary’s Center for Sleep Disorders. Learn about the necessity of sleep as a foundation for well-being, and delve into dreams as a tool to discover the hidden potential that lies dormant in us all.
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Ow! Is your knee bugging you? How about that tennis elbow or yoga wrist? Is that old football injury keeping you from enjoying a Sunday round of golf or run? Today on our SUMMER SPORTS INJURIES show, we are joined by Dr. John Herzog of Orthopedic Specialists and Stephen Anderson of the Body Architect who will tell us the latest treatments for and prevention of common sports-related trauma. Get back on your feet, back in the game, and feel better than ever.
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Too much sun or not enough? Latest medical breakthroughs are highlighting the importance of vitamin D to support bone health, immune function, mood and fight off cancer and other diseases, yet many of us are deficient in this essential vitamin. Tune in today to VITAMIN D AND SUNSHINE, with Susan Fekety, RN, MSN, CNM, owner of Healthy Living Health Care, Dr. Bethany Hays from True North Health Center, and Rhonda Nordstrom of RHEAL Day Spa and learn how to safely test your blood levels, maximize your ability to make and absorb vitamin D, and how to get the most out of the summer sun’s rays without damaging your skin.
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It’s another legendary summer in Maine! Take a break from houseguests and visitors to listen in today to SUMMER FARE. Hear unique ways to enjoy the rest of the season when we join David Levi, master chef and owner of the soon-to-be opened Vinland restaurant in Portland, to discuss the health and bounty of foraged summer foods. Rafael Adams from SOPOSUP tells us how, where and why to try stand-up paddleboarding, while Anita Demetropoulos from Island Treasure Toys shares her favorite ideas that will excite your kids, and your inner kid, to go out and play in the sunshine
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Be it the deep forests of Baxter State Park, the pine groves of Acadia, the 100-mile Wilderness, or the familiar trees in your own backyard, take a walk INTO THE WOODS with us today! Join us as we talk with Lindsay Bourgoine from the Appalachian Mountain Club about conserving our woodlands for future generations and Corporal John Macdonald from the Maine Warden Service who will discuss how to recreate safely and happily in the outdoors.
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