Jean McGinnis of the Maine Center for Creativity, Mark Bessire of the Portland Museum of Art, and Willa Wirth, Silver Designer, give us insights into the creative brain and help us understand the importance of having a healthy mind as we strive to lead healthy lives.

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Dr. Jeannette Andonian, Professor of Human Behavior and Social Work at the University of Southern Maine, inspirational long-distance runner, Zoe Romano, and Tony Myatt of the Boys and Girls Club Patriot’s Day Race join us to discuss ways that parents can positively impact their children. Want to know how to raise a resilient kid? Listen in!

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Director, writer and comedian Tim Farrell of the Comedy Workshop, depth psychologist and spiritual counselor John McLaughlin, and Celine Kuhn & Heather Davis of the Telling Room’s Glitterati event help us explore the wellness benefits of laughter on this April Fools Day show. We hope you’ll join us for a healthy bit of fun.

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Master Nan Lu, founder of the Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation and endovascular neurosurgeon, Dr. Robert Ecker, join us to discuss the ways in which ancient traditions and the most up-to-date technologies are co-existing in the health and wellness world.

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Tosha Silver, author of Outrageous Openness and Jane Burdick, Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and meditation teacher, help us “ring in the spring,” and offer ways to regain–and maintain–balance.

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Maine is home to many forward-thinking individuals, who keep our state interesting in their pursuit of “fresh” ideas, in areas as diverse as adaptive skiing services, medicine and youth leadership. Where do these individuals get their ideas, and what impact have they had?

Our guests include: Les Otten, one of Maine’s most widely recognized entrepreneurs, founder of Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation & currently of Maine Energy Systems. Dr. Craig Schneider, Director of Integrative Medicine at MMC and Linda Varrell & Frankee Chapa of Maine Youth Leadership.

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We in Maine understand the power of the ocean, and appreciate the mystery of the myriad islands which dot our coast. We know our ocean and island as sources of beauty and solace; we know them as places to visit and work. Our proximity to this special landscape has a profound impact on our well-being.

Our guests include: Peter Ralston of the Ralston Gallery, David Turin of David’s Restaurant and David’s 388, and Kelsy Hartley of Hartley Marine Services and MS Society Harborfest.

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We are all merely creatures of the two-footed sort, which may be why we so relate to our furry friends. Is there a connection between our health and well-being, and that of our beloved pets? Listen in and find out…

Our guests include: Dr. Doug Andrews of Falmouth Vet Clinic, Kristen Smith of Planet Dog and John Locke, Therapy Dog Owner.

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From an aching back to an aching life. How do we combat the ‘slings and arrows of outrageous fortune’ that bring discomfort to our bodies?

Our guests include: Dr. Mike Totta of the Spine Center at Orthopedic Associates, Dr. Bob Lynch of Lynch Chiropractic Arts Center and Chris Bicknell Coordinator of the Teen Center and Lighthouse at Preble Street Resource Center.

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A healthy heart and a good set of “vessels,” not to mention a supply of life-giving blood, keep the body going. But is that all it takes? Turns out heart happiness is that, and more.

This week’s happy, “hearty” guests include: Dr. Mylan Cohen of Maine Medical Partners MaineHealth Cardiology, Dr. Chris Rogers of the Vein Center at Portland Surgical at Mercy and Jen Goldman of the American Red Cross.

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