Living Life with Lynda Show: Recent Episodes
Living Life with Lynda Show
I have been on a personal wellness journey for many years due to watching my father get diagnosed and suffer from one illness or disease to the next (heart attack, 2 open heart surgeries, diabetes, stroke, colon cancer) until he passed away in March 2016. I kept questioning why my parents, my friend’s parents and so many other people were getting diagnosed with diseases, being put on so many medications and developing food sensitivities & allergies. I knew from personal experience that it wasn’t difficult to make small changes over time to improve your health and as I started to dive more into learning about a healthy lifestyle, more and more opportunities kept coming my way. Through various connections, I have learned so much from multiple practitioners and business owners in alternative medicine, nutrition, fitness, personal development, spirituality and more! I started this radio show/podcast to take people on this journey with me as I continue to discover more about what it takes to lead a Successful Balanced Life!
This is the last episode of the Living Life with Lynda show that aired on WLOB in Portland, Maine. Lynda and her friend, Catherine Wilson, of On Purpose Wellbeing Center, share the BIG changes they both are going through. Lynda has decided to stop airing her show on WLOB for a variety of reasons and Catherine is closing her center at the end of the year. So, together they talk about how being open to change can lead to amazing opportunities and how to know when it's the right time to make changes.
Thank you to everyone who has ever listened to any of my shows! It has been a pleasure providing valuable health information to you and I may not be entirely done yet, so make sure you sign up on my website to receive updates as they get announced!
Part 1: Did you know contaminants in your water can cause kidney damage and developmental delays in children as well as many forms of cancer, including bladder & lung cancer? Andy Boure, General Manager of Dunbar Water, shares stories and information about why it's so important to test your water to keep both your home & yourself healthy.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares the very difficult decision she has made about ending her Living Life with Lynda show.
Part 1: I have been a patient of Dr. Mitch Vance of Body Back Chiropractic & Physiotherapy for a year and I found him by doing a search online for a Chiropractor who is certified to offer Active Release Technique (ART). I am SO grateful to have been led to him! Don't know what ART is? Well then, check out this episode to learn out about that as well as learn about physiotherapy, cupping, graston technique and more! Not all chiropractors are the same, so if you've tried chiropractic care in the past or are having neck or back pain, migraines or are pregnant or recently had a baby, then this is the show for you!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an article from DailyOM about the importance of practice self-awareness.
Part 1 - Dr. Robert Kozlowski (Dr. Koz) is a Functional Medicine Doctor and author of UNFUNC YOUR GUT: Boost Your Immune System, Heal Your Gut, and Unlock Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health. We discuss what functional medicine is and how it's different from conventional medicine as well as how unresolved mental, emotional & spiritual issues can lead to physical health problems. Dr. Koz also gives tips on some simple steps you can take each morning to help improve your digestive health and shares how food sensitivities are more dangerous than food allergies and how an elimination diet can help.
Part 2 - Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares information from the book, Organize Tomorrow Today, on how to develop new healthy habits and how winning a "fight thru" is an important part of that process.
Norbert Kiss, CEO of Circularity Healthcare joins us to talk about their revolutionary new product, Doxyva! Studies on Doxyva have shown it increases circulation throughout the body by simply administering a CO2 vapor mist on the tip of your thumb for 5 minutes. Increasing circulation can improve varicose & spider veins; help you avoid serious complications from Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease & Cancer; as well as improve your skin health, mood, sleep, athletic & intimate performance! How does it work? Join me, Norbert, Dorian MacNeil of Beach Bums Adventures, and more to hear the science behind it and how Doxyva is changing lives!
Part 1: Angela Lamb of Healthy Life Nation joins me again, but this time it's to talk about her newest book, Bonding with My Bunnies: Yoga Lesson Plans for Families & Children. The theme of this book is Rest, Play, Yoga, Repeat! Give kids the gift of yoga tailored to them! Fun games, kid-friendly final relaxation meditations, fun and relaxing breathing exercises, kid-friendly yoga practices to foster family bonding and genuine play. Angela will share why she chose to write this book and how she feels it will help make a difference in families and childrens' lives!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about the importance of supporting your local farmer and shares a blog post from Wormell Farms regarding the status of their farm.
Part 1: Volunteers of America is a spiritually based social services organization helping the area's most vulnerable populations. They provide affordable senior housing throughout the state, homeless veteran services, recovery services, correctional re-entry services, behavioral health services as well as a free-weeklong youth camp. In this episode, Michael Coon, Vice President of External Relations, joins me to discuss all those services in detail and more!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda continues the story of their beloved dog Trevor passing away and shares information to help people through the grieving process after losing a pet.
Part 1: In this episode I speak with Leah Robert and Sarah Kelly. Leah is an Oncology Nurse and after her sister, Sarah, was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 32nd week of pregnancy, they both went through a deep cleaning exercise of getting rid of harmful, unhealthy products which led to them creating SaltyGirl Beauty and the non-profit organization Foundation4Love . They will share their very personal journey and talk about how Foundation4Love is helping to provide Integrative Wellness services to cancer patients through New England Cancer Specialists.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares her heartbreaking story of having to put their dog, Trevor, to sleep and about the special message they received from him after he was gone.
Part 1: In this episode, I talk with Molly Edelstein, founder of Personal Growth Design. Multiple Sclerosis has been a part of Molly’s life since she was very young, from her father's diagnosis when she was 6 and then her own diagnosis at 20. The spiritual lessons she has learned from MS have changed her life, brought her freedom and joy, and has now led her to provide coaching and education. She comes to this work with a background as a homeopath, business professional and lifelong spiritual seeker and loves to help women fully embrace and leverage their ME-ness.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email from Dr. Robert Anthony titled, "Becoming More Powerful by the Minute"
Ann Quinlan is a Geriatric Care Manager and Dementia Care Specialist. She has over 25 years of experience in deepening her understanding of the sadness, grief, frustration, and stress experienced when one is caring for a loved one with short-term memory loss due to ANY form of dementia. In this interview, she will share strategies from her Three Rules workshop that help people support those they care for with dementia. If dementia is a part of your life, through caring for a loved one or through service work you provide, then this show is an absolute must listen! Contact Ann Quinlan at avceltic@gmail.com for information on upcoming workshops.
This is Part 2 of my interview with Walter Selens! Walter is a licensed massage therapist who has been practicing bodywork since 1988. He began studying Parapsychology in 1986 in the Parapsychology Program at Cape Cod Community College. He started off as a paranormal investigator and when the classroom focus changed, he found himself studying energy patterns in health and bodywork. He decided to switch his major to Massage Therapy and is now a Neuromuscular Therapist at Gorham Muscular Therapy. In this 2nd interview, Walter explains what neuromuscular therapy is and how it can help with soft-tissue injuries. He also discusses how he is able to help people who participate in sports before, during and after an event to help improve their performance and recovery. And if that wasn't enough, we also talk about "abrasive" Reiki!
Part 1: This is Part 1 of my 2 part interview with Walter Selens. Walter is a licensed massage therapist who has been practicing bodywork since 1988. He began studying Parapsychology in 1986 in the Parapsychology Program at Cape Cod Community College. He started off as a paranormal investigator and when the classroom focus changed, he found himself studying energy patterns in health and bodywork. He decided to switch his major to Massage Therapy and is now a Neuromuscular Therapist at Gorham Muscular Therapy located in Gorham, Maine. In this interview, he shares some really interesting information about being recognized as having a "psychic ability" by the US Air Force, some paranormal occurrences he encountered on Cape Cod, why he decided to become a Massage Therapist as well as talk about a unique service of showing parents how to massage their infants! Walter is quite the character, so you will definitely enjoy this show!
Part 2: Weekly Words - Lynda talks about our circle of influence and how certain parts of our life are very similar to the 5 people we spend the most time with.
Part 1: Donna Dwyer, President and CEO, of My Place Teen Center joins me to talk about their mission to provide a safe haven for youth ages 10-18, sustaining them with comfort, meals, resources, and hope. My Place Teen Center (MPTC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, regional organization headquartered in Westbrook, Maine, with a temporary location secured in Saco, and a soon-to-be new one in Biddeford (opening in 2022).
They are a year round, free, out of school time program. They provide academic assistance through tutoring, study skills, the Learning Technology Lab, and Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs. They offer instruction in character development, leadership development, life skills, job skills, and financial literacy. They focus on aspects of healthy, responsible moral development that builds strong character, self-esteem, academic, and leadership skills.
The culture at the Teen Center is one in which they are loving first and firm when needed. A family-type, anti-bullying, safe environment is their hallmark. When youth walk through their Red Doors, they see kids who have the potential to thrive with mentoring and guidance. Their niche is fostering grit, perseverance, curiosity, passion, and accountability. These non-academic pursuits are the success indicators of positive, thriving futures. They are committed to engaging these young people in positive relationships and meaningful activities that allow them to be courageous in the face of their traumatic life circumstances.
Given their transient, middle and high school population, they know that hunger and homelessness are on the rise and parent substance use is a contributing factor to their kids’ exposure to early trauma. Confronted with the fallout of childhood trauma, they are asking why do some children adapt and overcome, while others bear lifelong scars that flatten their potential? A growing body of evidence points to one common answer: Every child who winds up doing well has had at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult.
Please consider donating to help My Place Teen Center continue their mission. Not only will you be helping children today, but also our future adults!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares a story about a recent encounter with an angry parent and provides tips on how we can have a positive influence on our children.
Part 1 - Jen Paquet, Training Manager, for Healthy Living for ME™ joins me to talk about this amazing organization that is helping to keep Maine's population thriving into and through their elder years! Through a network of local leaders, community organizations and health systems, Healthy Living for ME™ delivers programs to help adults manage chronic health conditions, prevent falls, and foster well-being. If you are coping with high blood pressure, heart disease, COPD, arthritis, diabetes or other chronic conditions, Healthy Living for ME™ can support your efforts to live life as fully and independently as possible.
Part 2 - Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about her beloved dog, Trevor, being ill recently and how she noticed that the healthcare system for pets is following the same pattern as for people.
Part 1: We all have probably either known someone who has taken their own life or have heard of suicide and how it affects the loved ones who are left behind. However, it's one of those subjects that people tend to not talk about. But like I've said on my show many times before, the only way we can make things change is by being willing to acknowledge the topic and have these tough discussions. In this episode, I speak with Greg Marley, the Director of Suicide Prevention for the Maine branch of NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness). Greg talks about what mental illness is, what signs you can look for and shares tips on how to help those you love who may be suffering from a mental illness.
This show is dedicated to my cousin's grandson, Andre James Shaeffer who passed away on June 12, 2021. Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email from DailyOM titled, Same Choices Same Results
Almost everyone has directly or indirectly experienced how chemical dependency can affect a loved one. Lynda is joined by the creators and subjects of a local Maine television documentary series, Voices of Hope - The Rugged Road to Recovery. This series is a project started by SEED (Students Empowered to End Dependency) and is a variety of very personal stories shared from the people who struggle with substance use disorder and are in recovery to the families who have lost loved ones.
SEED was formed to add the voice of students to help explain the insidious brain disease of chemical dependency. Their main objective is to amplify community messaging about use of chemical substances by explaining the science underlying the disease model. In so doing, it is their hope that fewer people will start using drugs & alcohol and more will seek recovery. This series is their first project. You may watch the whole series on their website and stay tuned for more episodes, as they are in the process of being filmed!
If you or your loved one struggles with addiction, please seek out local help. There are a variety of resources on the Voices of Hope website.
Part 1: In this episode, I am joined by Jimmy Cesario-DeBiasi and Carolyn Snell. Jimmy is the Director of Programs for the Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets and Carolyn is the Chair of the Farmers’ Market Association in Portland, Maine and a fourth-generation, farmer at Snell Family Farm located in Buxton, Maine. We talk about the benefits of buying from local farms and farmers markets and the various programs offered through these markets including how they can double the dollars for people who receive SNAP benefits (food stamps).
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares a story of being approached by a stranger in a restaurant, inviting him to join her for dinner and how that one act of kindness may have changed his life.
I hosted a special event with Psychic Medium, Cathy Ripley Greene, where people called in to be connected with their loved ones who have passed away. From the young mother who recently lost her love in a car accident to reuniting a woman with her sister and another with a close friend, Cathy was able to give each caller information that helped identify their loved one as proof it was them, then gave them each a message and finished the call channeling a special message for them to give them some peace. I have met many Psychic Mediums and Cathy Ripley Greene is the real deal! Prepared to be blown away!
This show is a montage of 3 of my favorite Maine non-profit organizations providing updates on where their organizations have been, where they are now and what they need to continue helping so many!
Debby Porter is the Founder & CEO, of the non-profit organization Hair Matters. As a hair stylist, when Debby heard the words, "you have breast cancer" she was not only terrified for her life, but she wondered how she would cope with hair loss. She found there was no place to turn for help with hair loss and during her recovery she vowed to create the kind of help she wasn’t able to find. That’s how Hair Matters was born. Today, Hair Matters works to restore vitality and hope and reduce fear and isolation for all who seek their help by providing emotional support and hair loss solutions in a non-medical setting. You can hear the full interview I did with Debby in Episode 67.
Amie Marzen, founder of Madeline’s Mission joins us to share the story of her beautiful daughter Madeline, whom she lost at just 4 years young to a brain tumor. When Amie found herself in this "child loss club” she felt lost, alone, and scared and couldn't find the support she and her family needed to help them during this difficult time. That situation motivated her to create this non-profit organization in honor of her daughter so other families will have the support they need while coping with the loss of a child. You can hear the full interview I did with Amie on Episode 33.
Catherine Ann Wilson, founder of Stop Trafficking US, is a child sexual abuse and sex trafficking survivor. Catherine shares her very personal story through a worldwide platform to help prevent what happened to her from happening to other young girls and boys. In this episode, she shares about the huge difference her organization is making by providing training to social workers, law enforcement officials and more! You can hear the full interview I did with Catherine in Episode 35.
Local Maine musicians, Corey Bonnevie of RAGGED JACK & Cliff Gelina of Dawg-House Studios and The Cliff & Bill Show join me for this high energy, informational show! Why would I have musicians on a health & wellness show? Because they are on a whole food plant-based journey to get and stay healthy and they are SO passionate about it, that I just had to have them share their stories!! If you are overweight, take medications, have been diagnosed with a disease or just plain tired all the time then this is the show for you!! Hear how easy it can be to make a change that will change your life! These guys are living proof that you can turn your health around, just by choosing differently!! Oh and as a bonus, these super talented guys also play us a tune! Enjoy!
Part 1: Michelle Lappin is a lifestyle coach and founder of Get Good at Living. In this episode we talk about how making small shifts in routines, habits, and behaviors can have a huge positive impact in not just your life, but in the lives of those who surround you! And the tips she provides will help in all areas of your life no matter what your goals are like getting healthy, improving your finances or relationships, finding a new career and more!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda asks you to think about what you and your health are worth
For 27 years, Cathy Ripley Greene owned and directed a wellness center in Walpole, Massachusetts. As a Chiropractic Physician working in the arena of healing. While she is retired from her Chiropractic practice, she continues to offer healing at her center, but it is now through the art of Mediumship. At a young age Cathy realized she had a strong connection with spirit which she has continued to develop and strengthen for many years. As a Medium, she connects with and communicates with those loved ones who have passed to spirit. It is her belief that we never die, we just change and are living on another dimension. In this episode she talks with us about the science behind connecting with spirit and how we all have the ability to do that!
Part 1: Michael Mercer is a retired police officer with over thirty years of crime-prevention experience. He is a nationally certified chemical agent specialist and a national practitioner in crime prevention through environmental design. Michael is also a US Navy Veteran, a Shriner, a Mason and a Past President of the Maine Association of Police, as well as the inventor and founder of a patent pending product called the F3 Defense System.
Because of everything you see and hear on the news, it seems like you can be a victim at any time in any place. Michael saw the need for the average citizen to protect themselves, legally, with NON-lethal force and is one of the reasons he created this F3 Defense System. In this episode, we talk about how to avoid becoming a victim of crime and steps you can take if you find yourself in a situation where you feel forced to act to protect yourself.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about receiving a phone call from, what she thought was a company she knew, which actually turned out to be a scam. What is Spoofing and how can you protect yourself from becoming a victim of it?
Part 1: Carrie Levine CNM, founder of Whole Woman Health & Beautiful Messy Wholeness, is a Certified Nurse Midwife & Functional Medicine Practitioner with over 20 years of combined clinical experience working with thousands of women. In this episode, she dispels the myths many think about when they think of Nurse Midwives and explains how they can help a woman not just during pregnancy, but through their whole life. She also discusses how functional medicine helps to get to the root cause of illness & disease to help people heal and live life fully.
Known for her ability to relate to her patients, Carrie welcomes the beautiful mess in each of them. Her process is centered around nutrition and lifestyle by understanding the biochemistry of physiological imbalances, recognizing symptom patterns, honoring each individual, and allowing space for mystery. Carrie addresses health issues at every stage of a woman’s life: From teenage hormone imbalances to pre- and post-pregnancy challenges, menopause, digestive issues, depression and everything in between. Her ability to hold space for women, connect the dots of seemingly unrelated symptoms, and identify underlying causes, allows her patients to thrive – emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
This show aired originally on WLOB radio on 5/9/21. We had a lot to talk about so we continued the show off air and spoke in depth about the Covid vaccination. This is the full episode including that off air discussion. Enjoy!
Part 1: Elizabeth Marcuse, aka Liz Merci, is a certified yoga teacher and health coach. She supports her clients with their relationship with food and their bodies and specializes in coaching people around eating disorders and body image. Her Merci Method health coaching program is rooted in the belief that the way you view food and your body is the way you view the world.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about the documentary movie, The Social Dilemma, and about how our actions are causing us to be marketed to more than ever on social media!
Part 1: Steve Barton is a graduate of the Gestalt International Study Center. As a Gestalt Coach and through his trademarked "The Game of Ten" program, you will increase your awareness, expand your scope of influence, refine your thought processes, and cultivate a dynamic environment through an inside-out approach to personal responsibility.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an article about the "I'm Sorry" syndrome, how we can start to be aware of what we apologize for and what we can do to reframe what we say for more positive outcomes.
Part 1: Sarah Lipton is a published author, podcaster and quirky, visionary creative. Her passion for travel, contemplative practice and writing began when she was a small child in Maine, gazing longingly at the ocean, and the imagined worlds beyond. To weave all of her passions together, Sarah created GENUINE, Inc, a 501(c)3 nonprofit and podcast that is focused on guiding members to BE, spark and ignite their true impact in the world which is the topic we talk about in this episode!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about a free course she took on Intuitive Eating with Annie Poirier of Shaping Perspectives.
Part 1: Kristen Tagliamonte, owner of Empowered Results with KAT, is a certified Career Transitions & Leadership coach. She empowers mid-career professionals at a crossroads to help them realize what is next in their work lives by helping them create a roadmap forward, to maximize their confidence and realize the power of following their instincts to ride a wave of success in their career - on their terms!
She knows all too well the challenges and doubts - but also the powerful results - that can come with transitioning your career. After a high-powered, 30-year corporate HR career developing C-Suite leaders and others at all levels of the organizations she supported, she answered an inner-calling to actively help other professionals pursue their own lifelong career and personal journeys.
In this episode, Kristen will provide information to help you make some choices if you are ready to make a career change by helping you uncover your why, define your best options to move forward, and tune into what path is best for you to live within your values, be passionate about what you do and realize greater career fulfillment.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email from DailyOm about Control.
"Trying to maintain control in this life is a bit like trying to maintain control on a roller coaster. The ride has its own logic and is going to go its own way, regardless of how tightly you grip the bar. There is a thrill and a power in simply surrendering to the ride and fully feeling the ups and downs of it, letting the curves take you rather than fighting them. When you fight the ride, resisting what's happening at every turn, your whole being becomes tense and anxiety is your close companion. When you go with the ride, accepting what you cannot control, freedom and joy will inevitably arise".........Tune in to listen to the whole article!
This is the 2nd part of a 2-part special episode. Michele Lowry is a Reiki Master/Teacher, Shamanic Practitioner/Diviner, Earth Magic Practitioner, Animal Communicator and Published Author. As an animal advocate, her own animal companions opened a path for her to “do it differently” and seek out alternative options for their health and wellness. Over 19 years ago, she was guided to create her business Nikoe Natural Therapies and has worked very closely with the animal kingdom during that time experiencing phenomenal healings through the connection and communication the animals share with her. Her visionary and psychic skills have continued to develop bringing a gift to tell the animal’s story through their eyes. This has proven to provide incredible changes in behavior and adjustment where trauma has previously taken place. In this episode, we continue the discussion about holistic care, healthy food choices, tuning into your pets to discover what is best for them and how to communicate with them.
Michele Lowry is a Reiki Master/Teacher, Shamanic Practitioner/Diviner, Earth Magic Practitioner, Animal Communicator and Published Author. As an animal advocate, her own animal companions opened a path for her to "do it differently" and seek out alternative options for their health and wellness. Over 19 years ago, she was guided to create her business Nikoe Natural Therapies and has worked very closely with the animal kingdom during that time experiencing phenomenal healings through the connection and communication the animals share with her. Her visionary and psychic skills have continued to develop bringing a gift to tell the animal’s story through their eyes. This has proven to provide incredible changes in behavior and adjustment where trauma has previously taken place. In this first episode of a special 2-episode series, we will talk about holistic care, healthy food choices and communication.
Part 1 - Eileen Veroneau Brown, Director of Development & Communications, for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine, joins me to discuss how they provide mentorship services to children and youth ages 7-17 in Cumberland and York counties in Maine. Their mission is to ignite the power and promise of all youth and seek to remove obstacles for all young people by connecting them with a mentor – a caring adult who can be in their corner. Ever thought about volunteering to work with children? Listening to this episode would be a great start to learn more about this opportunity!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about being exposed to Covid and getting a Covid test. The test results were negative, but how accurate are they really and why aren't we hearing about how many Covid tests have been given and how many are negative? Want to know what the numbers are for the U.S.? Check this out and be prepared for some staggering numbers!
In this episode, I speak with Brian Harris. Brian is the Co-Founder and CEO of MedRhythms; a Portland, Maine based digital therapeutics company focused on the intersection of music and neuroscience! Brian is also a board-certified music therapist and one of 350 Neurologic Music Therapist Fellows in the world.
Brian’s clinical work is focused at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston where he created and implemented their first inpatient full time Neurologic Music Therapy program, specializing in Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injuries, MS, Parkinson's and Cerebral Palsy and built this program to be the most comprehensive NMT program in the country.
Music has been demonstrated to globally activate the human brain, including areas that are responsible for movement, language, attention, memory, executive function, and emotion. There is profound evidence that rhythm is able to engage the motor system to improve functional outcomes and Brian will explain how this therapy works.
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Cathleen Elle is a three time #1 International Best Selling Author, Global Speaker, Certified Success Coach, Healer and Co-Host of Beyond Your Best Plan Podcast. Cathleen shares powerful healing techniques for those who have experienced unexpected loss or hidden trauma to reconnect, uncover, and embrace their joy and connect with their loved ones’ light. She has coped with multiple traumas, but the death of her 19-year-old son, Logan, from suicide was the catalyst that changed her life forever. Today, she assists in changing the trajectory of others’ lives by providing the tools that aid them on moving through the emotions accompanied by these challenging experiences.
Part 1: Sarah Kelly of Sarah Kelly Coaching and Love Yourself shares her very personal story of being a victim of ritualistic abuse at a very young age as well as her journey with substance use disorder and recovery. For years she wanted love, but found she needed to love herself first before she could attract the right love into her life. Sarah will talk about why self love is so important for not just ourselves but how it can help unify our divided country and heal the whole world.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about how words affect us emotionally, mentally and physically and why it's so important to be aware of what you say to yourself and who you surround yourself with.
Part 1: Halsey Snow of Golden Ratio Products joins me for an interesting conversation about water. You've heard that it's important for your overall health to consume plenty of water, but did you know that it's more difficult for your body to process the water you are drinking if it's not structured? What is structured water and how do you structure it? In this episode, Halsey will explain how water is naturally structured in nature and how when we process water it becomes unstructured as well as how just setting positive intentions before consuming water can help!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares a DailyOm email about how we are all connected and how to raise your consciousness about your impact on the world.
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Heath Wilt and his lovely wife, Nicole Wilt. Dr. Wilt is an invasive, non-interventional Cardiologist with a focus on primary prevention, imaging, and preventive Cardiology. Nicole has been in the health and wellness field for over 20 years and is a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Combined they are Co-Founders of ABCs of Health, a web-based business promoting cardiovascular health, well-being and providing onsite, online and personal education, including how to raise healthy children. Their hope, together, is to inspire you and your whole family to live a heart healthy life so you can all feel your absolute best!
Part 1: Crossroads Maine is an addiction treatment and behavioral health treatment center that provides gender-responsive treatment programs that enable clients to recover from addiction in a safe, supportive environment and develop the skills and strategies necessary to support long-term recovery from substance use. Dr. Mary Anne Roy is a licensed psychologist, certified clinical supervisor and the Chief Clinical Officer of Crossroads. In this episode, she discusses the various treatment plans they offer, including multiple outpatient and inpatient programs, as well as other resources available to help people with recovery from addiction and eating disorders.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about her effort to change some habits that have developed over time. What habits do you have that you would like to change?
Part 1: If you’ve been listening to or reading the news over the past year then you know that substance use & addictions have increased significantly during Covid. In this episode Leslie Clark, Executive Director for the Portland Recovery Community Center (PRCC), discusses PRCC’s mission of providing support education and resources for people recovering from and affected by addiction, and to spread the message of hope throughout the state of Maine.
PRCC on Forest Avenue in Portland provides a safe haven for people in recovery and offers a home for meetings and activities devoted to recovery from substance use disorder and other addictions. PRCC is operated by staff and volunteers who are passionate about recovery, and every activity is designed to help people with their daily recovery efforts.
In the last Living Life with Lynda episode, #119, we spoke with Crossroads on this same topic and I love that they work together with PRCC to help people recovery in our communities. Do you or someone you know need help? I encourage you to reach out and ask for help! There are so many resources and programs available. You just need to take that first step.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about hiking a new trail she discovered on All Trails. She shares how the trees she saw on that hike reminded her of an article she read by Dr. Karen Clickner, titled Lessons From Living Things in the monthly Wisdom magazine.
Part 1: MJ Allen, owner of Presence of Mind Wellness Center, is back! This time we talk about some new FREE online and in-person events she is hosting including Moons, Oils, Crystals and Movement! Want to know how the moon cycles affect your energy and what you can do to take advantage of that? Then take a listen to this episode!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about growing up in a household eating the Standard American Diet (aka SAD diet) and about the path that has led her to becoming a certified Integrative Intuitive Health Coach!
Part 1: MJ Allen, owner of Presence of Mind Wellness Center, joins us for a discussion about setting goals, what it takes to break our bigger goals into smaller steps and how to create new habits to attain them.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about why obesity has increased so significantly since the 1980s and how government deregulation has played a major role in that.
Part 1: Do you have trouble sleeping? In this episode, we dive into The Somniskills Workbook to help you understand why you may be having trouble and provide some tools to help you get a good night's rest! Rachel Reed's husband, Dr. David Reed, was a Psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and helped people develop healthy sleep habits. He decided to write The Somniskills Workbook to give people another tool to utilize on their own. Unfortunately, David passed away unexpectedly before the book was completed, so Dr. William (Bill) Sacco stepped up to help Rachel finish the book and get it published. In this episode, Rachel shares her personal story of struggling to achieve quality sleep and changes she made because of what she learned from David and then Bill provides some steps you can take to ensure a good night's rest.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about her recent trip to Arizona and going through the Navajo Reservation. She was surprised to see so many convenience stores and fast food restaurants and talks about how the Navajo Reservation is considered a food desert and how that has led to a decline in health for the people living there.
Part 1: Dr. Eric Mitchell is a former orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine doctor and retired Army Colonel. Dr. Eric has traveled and lectured globally and is the author of Cannabis Sativa the Truth Be Told: Good Research = Good Outcomes and The Flow of Life: Keeping Your Dream Alive, which chronicles his life from childhood to adulthood.
Currently, Dr. Eric is the co-founder and President of Hemp Commodity Industries and as President, he leads their medicinal and nutritional research division. One of their goals is to partner with universities that are leading hemp and CBD research who are focusing on disease prevention and treatment.
In this episode, Dr. Eric will educate us on the history of Hemp, what Hemp really is and how it can dramatically improve peoples’ lives globally, touching every aspect of modern life from improving the environment, to health and wellness, to nutrition and industrial uses. Dr. Eric will tell us how CBD can help with inflammation, stress, dementia, osteoporosis and more! If you are curious about the difference between CBD & THC or want to know more about what CBD-A or CBG is, then you need to listen to this episode! Have you had your Daily Vitamin CBD today?
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about big pharma and the marketing they are doing to get you to take their prescription medications. If you don't ask questions and read the fine print about potential side effects, then you should!
Part 1: Kelly Rich is an intuitive, psychic medium, medicine woman, the creator of Bug Light Yoga and the host of the podcast, Own Your Intuition. She is known for helping people to connect to their intuition and feel lighter, grounded and clearer on their path through 1:1 sessions and group experiences. Kelly facilitates many different retreats, trainings, events and online ceremonies. In this episode, she helps us understand what intuition is and how we can tap into it help ensure we are on the right path in life!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about how we can reduce stress during the holidays.
Part 1: Sophia is a licensed massage therapist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Instructor and founder of Blue Heron Synergy. In this episode, Sophia talks about Homesteading, which is living more simply, using less energy, eating wholesome locally grown food and making wiser choices that will improve the quality of life for your family, your community and the environment around you!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email from DailyOm about how to manifest your positive future.
Part 1: Sophia Maamouri is a licensed massage therapist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Instructor and founder of Blue Heron Synergy. Sophia believes in healing systems that take the complexity of human beings into account and helps her clients achieve whole health through these multiple modalities. In this episode, she explains what Ayurveda is, how it can change over time and how knowing what your dosha is can help you make adjustments to improve your health. Do you like to drink smoothies? Lynda does and Sophia shocks her during this interview with information about why smoothies may not be a good choice as a meal replacement!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about feeding birds at her home and why she changed her mind about the larger birds that she used to consider a nuisance.
Part 1: Mischa Schuler is an Herbalist, Craniosacral Therapist, Shaman and founder of Wild Carrot Herbs. In this episode Mischa shares how we can honor plants & herbs and use them as medicine as well as how CranioSacral Therapy and Shamanic support can help us on our path to better health.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares that she was in a motorcycle accident in October and what natural medicine she used to help in her recovery. She also offers some advice to drivers from what she has learned as a motorcycle rider to help people avoid accidents.
Part 1: Mary Moskowitz is a functional Medicine Health Coach and founder of Mainely Health and Nutrition. In this episode we discuss the many factors that influence your immune system, both positively and negatively, and how you can be more proactive in building a stronger, more resilient immune defense system in these challenging times and beyond.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda and her husband recently celebrated 18 years of marriage. She shares some tips on what she feels has helped them in their relationship.
In this episode, I speak with Catherine Wilson, owner of On Purpose WellBeing Center, located in Gorham, Maine. Whether or not you're a fan of exercise, it's important for our overall health and Catherine will talk with us about how we can all find ways to move our bodies to help us achieve our goals. Not local to Gorham, Maine? No worries! Catherine has created an app so you can participate from the comfort of your own home! We also chat about Far Infrared Sauna therapy; The Kingdom Method, a faith-based program; Recess and Results, a structured kid play based fitness; Peach, a clothing line she carries; and more!
Part 1: On this episode, I speak with Shawn Jackson and Dr. Eric Mitchell. Shawn is an up and coming entrepreneur as the owner of Upstylish: The New Style as well as Big Baller services. Dr. Eric is a former orthopedic surgeon, retired Army Colonel and author of The Flow of Life: Keeping Your Dream Alive as well as Cannabis Sativa the Truth Be Told: Good Research = Good Outcomes. He currently is the managing member of Hemp Commodity Industries, LLC based in Maine. They share their story of how Shawn met Dr. Eric during one of the most challenging times in his life, which included being homeless, broke and in a place where he didn't know anyone. Through a chance encounter (although we know there is no such thing as "chance" since everything is meant to be) Dr. Eric took Shawn under his wing and instilled the personal development values in him that he, himself, had learned growing up to help Shawn become the thriving entrepreneur he is today!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about buying local and shares a couple of stories where she received poor customer service and offers some advice to small business owners about how they can improve on the services they provide to help us want to buy local.
Part 1: Karen Creamer is a registered nurse, speaker, holistic health coach and author of multiple books, including “Honor Your Health: How to use Holistic Healing to Create a Life of Clarity, Comfort, and Connection”. She combines metaphysical tools with more than two decades of nursing practice to provide partnership and guidance to help her clients get better results in all areas of their lives: mind, body, and spirit. In this episode, Karen will share with us why she became a nurse and why she embraces holistic healing methods, including the lessons she learned while helping her parents through their own health challenges.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email she received from her free subscription with Dr. Robert Anthony titled, "Do you forget yourself?"
Rita Losee is a Registered Nurse and the author of, Soaring Seniors: Stories, Steps and Strategies for Living Full-Out After 50, 60, 70..... She will share with us the 8 words that changed her life forever to make her a woman of adventure! After struggling with Lyme Disease for 15 years, she is now thriving at 78 years young and she'll share what continues to give her a zest for life!
And then Shawn Shambo, with Assisted Living Locators, and I will also make an exciting announcement about a new venture we are starting!!
Part 1: Dr. Pam Shervanick is a Board Certified Psychiatrist, International Speaker, Educator and founder of Syntropy based in Portland, Maine, whose mission is to help people make connections to align their mind, body, and spirit. Pam’s personal mission is to create a paradigm shift. The illusion that a person is broken, or that they are a victim to external circumstances, is only true if believed. What if everything is the opposite of what we were taught as children? What if the belief that we formed in childhood and solidified as adults are not helpful to us anymore or even true? What if they are harmful? Are the things that our cultures taught us to value empowering us? Get answers to those questions and more in this episode!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares her personal story of kayaking on the Saco River and how by going with the flow of the universe she and her group were led to helping save canoeists.
Trevor Maxwell is a writer, speaker, and community builder with a background in newspaper journalism and public relations. He also founded Man Up to Cancer, which is a helpful and headstrong community built to inspire men — and the people who love them — to connect and avoid isolation throughout their cancer journeys. Trevor, as a husband and father of two teenage daughters, has been living with stage IV colorectal cancer since March of 2018. On this episode, we talk about his journey with cancer and why he founded this very important company, Man Up to Cancer, which recently started a support group at the Dempsey Center! This was honestly one of the most touching shows I have done. I hope you will take the time to listen and help us spread the word about Trevor and his mission!
Part 1: Angela Lamb, the creator of the Amazon Prime Docuseries, The Art of Natural Healing, joins us with the doctors from that series, Dr. Asia Muhammad, ND and Dr. Krishna Muhammad, ND. We will discuss inflammation, the microbiome, how to boost your immune system naturally and thrive from the inside out.
Special Live Event - I will be hosting Live Stream “Watch Party” events where we will watch each episode of The Art of Natural Healing docuseries on three Monday nights at 7:30pm (EST) from September 28 to October 12. Following each episode will be a Q&A session with Dr. Asia Muhammad and Dr. Krishna Muhammad. For more information & to register, visit https://theartofnaturalhealing.eventbrite.com/
Part 1: Annie Poirier, of Shaping Perspectives, is a Lifestyle Strategist, Intuitive Eating & Body Confidence Coach and the Creator of the Body Joyful Blueprint Signature System to help guide women to Stop Dieting and Start Living. With the "covid-15" pounds of weight gain people are experiencing, the diet industry continues to stay in high gear. We are constantly exposed to commercials for Noom, NutriSystem and Weight Watchers, but are those really the best way of eating for ourselves and our families? Well Annie is going to talk with us about that and as well as educate us about intuitive eating to help us come through Covid healthier than before.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares excerpts from the book she is reading, It's Not Your Money by Tosha Silver. Have you struggled with finances? You're not alone! Listen to this segment and then get your copy of this book today and stop struggling!
Part 1: In this episode, I talk with Dr. Stacey Cantrell and Dr. Michael Hurley, both Chiropractors who recently opened their own practice in Portland, Maine called Pine Coast Chiropractic. Dr. Stacey is one of six Chiropractors in Maine certified in pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic. She is specially trained in gentle, effective techniques appropriate for infants, children and women throughout their entire pregnancy. Due to her extensive knowledge and experience in pre-natal chiropractic and the Webster Technique, many OB/GYN’s and midwives in the area regularly refer their patients to her. Dr. Mike is one of two Chiropractors in Maine certified in upper cervical chiropractic. His approach to chiropractic aims to uniquely adjust the area of the spine in need and provide a gentle, safe and effective approach to renewed health and pain relief. Due to his proven record of providing relief to chronic conditions, many dentists, medical doctors and massage therapists refer their patients to him regularly.
During this episode, we talk about the stress the body is constantly put under, especially during Covid-19, and how that can cause pain and disease in the body and how Chiropractic care can help alleviate that stress within the body.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares a segment from "The Power of Attitude" book, written by Mac Anderson, founder of Successories, about how it's never too late to find your purpose by following your passion.
Lynda celebrated her 100th Living Life with Lynda episode by inviting her mother, Joan Morton onto her show and talking about how she overcame many life challenges including being a young child when her parents divorced, getting married at 15 and having 2 children by the time she was 16, losing her oldest son in an accident when he was just 11 years old, how she worked her way into positions that had her managing multiple small businesses and more! She will also share why she feels she is still thriving at 78 years young and what she loves about the job she is currently working at!
Part 1: Seth Leaf Pruzansky recently published his autobiography, “The Fight to Enlight: Initiation Through the Heart is the Only Way to Win”. He shares how, as a modern Hemp pioneer, he found healing and self-liberation after facing enlightening near-death experiences, severe childhood bullying, extreme opioid addiction, incarceration (for a non-violent marijuana crime), complete financial collapse, debilitating illness, countless heartbreaks - and how you can overcome any challenge you're facing by discovering your own inner-strength and compassion for the world.
Part 1: Shawn Shambo has over 30 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist and is now a Senior Care Advisor through Assisted Living Locators. We will talk about how Covid has changed elderly housing and also about the upcoming Alzheimer’s Walks happening in Maine that Shawn is helping with!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Do you find that you are always running late? What is that really saying?? Lynda shares a DailyOm email about chronic lateness that may help shed some light on that for you!
Part 1: Kate Northrup is an entrepreneur, speaker and best-selling author of the books "Money: A Love Story" and "Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms". In addition, Kate has built a multimedia digital empire with her husband, Mike Watts, that reaches hundreds of thousands globally. They are committed to supporting ambitious women to light up the world without burning themselves out in the process. Kate teaches data-driven and soul-driven time and energy management practices that result in saving time, making more money, and experiencing less stress. In this episode of Living Life with Lynda, we discuss her latest creation, the Do Less Planner. This planner is a time management system that allows women to activate their innate superpowers. This first of its kind planner takes into account your biology, your goals, evidence-based productivity hacks, the cosmos, your heart, and your soul.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares how she once again got out of her comfort zone by getting her motorcycle license! Is there something you've been wanting to do, but fear has held you back? Today is a new day, so take a step towards that goal and move from fear to feeling accomplished!
Part 1: Murray Hidary is a multi-disciplinary artist, composer, meditation teacher and tech pioneer. His purpose-driven approach is at the heart of his business success, acclaim as a visual artist and global recognition as a musician. In this episode, w talk about his newest creation, a program called MindTravel, a transformative musical mindfulness experience that pulls together music, words, silence and visual cues to work synergistically helping people connect with themselves and the world around them.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares a DailyOM email titled, Rippling and Tipping, about how it seems there is a scale that's about to tip in favor of higher consciousness and what you can do to help move towards that.
Part 1 - Dr. Jennifer Stagg is a practicing Naturopathic Physician, the founder and medical director of Whole Health Wellness Center in Avon, Connecticut and a national authority in Precision Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Stagg is also the author of The Bitter Prescription and Unzip Your Genes. In The Bitter Prescription, which we talk about in this episode, Dr. Stagg outlines the core elements for optimal health as we age: using bitter bioactive foods to improve digestion and metabolism, the bitter truth about how your dietary needs change with age, and how getting rid of bitter feelings will set you up for your greatest potential.
Part 2 - Weekly Words of Wisdom: Lynda talks about scams and shares tips on how to prevent you and your loved ones from becoming victims to them!
Part 1: Ellie Espling went from owning a cleaning business & homeschooling her children to serving four terms in the Maine State House of Representatives. She then helped co-found a program called SHE Leads, which helps to identify, train & support women to run for political office at the Local, State and National levels. We'll talk about what made her decide to become a politician and why she feels it doesn't take any special skills to run for office!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about freedom and educates us on what the Pledge of Allegiance actually means.
Part 1: Doctors Karen Saylor, MD and Alexandra Barr, DO join me to discuss their new practice, Coastal Maine Direct Care, and why they chose Direct Primary Care vs. taking insurance and how they help their elderly patients live longer, healthier lives by having direct access to their doctor, when and where they need it.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about patterns in our lives and reads an article written by James Van Praagh.
Curious about Lynda Adams, the host of the Living Life with Lynda show? Then is the episode to listen to!
Mics and seats have been swapped and Lynda Adams is in the hot seat being interviewed by her friend and wellness practitioner, Liz Jackson! Lynda talks about the values her mother instilled in her at a young age and how that helped her reach out of her comfort zone when going after various employment positions she didn't qualify for. Throughout the interview, Lynda talks about that "pull" she felt when it was time to make a big life transition and how that helped lead her into health & wellness AND her own radio show!
Want to reach out to Lynda after listening? Contact her via her website, www.successfulbalancedliving.com or email her directly at LA@successfulbalancedliving.com
Part 1: Susan Giarolo is a Kripalu trained Yoga teacher, offering classes at Presence of Mind Studio, and holds certifications in Let Your Yoga Dance, Restorative Yoga, Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra and is also a Reiki 1 and 2 Master, a certified 2.0 Yoga Informed Recovery Coach and doTerra Wellness Advocate. Susan began her journey in her late 20’s going through seven failed back & neck surgeries where she was placed on pain medication. Discovering Yoga helped her get off pain medication and 31 years later she is excited to share her story, her struggles and what she considers her path to her authentic, best self in order to inspire hope in others who may be suffering from addiction.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares the "Go for Adventure" chapter from the Trust Your Vibes at Work book by Sonia Choquette which says that we are all faced with change and the outcome will be determined by how we choose to accept the change.
Part 1: Julie Bryan grew up not fitting in to her strict religious household and found herself leaving at a young age and living homeless in order to find her own way. After many years of traveling she wound up in Maine and has since become a Maine Entrepreneur as a coach, high priestess in Wicca (Pagan Witchcraft) and joy ambassador. Julie believes that anyone can own their own business and it is her mission to inspire others by sharing her story and also coaching people to discover what they are passionate about so they can have abundance in their lives by doing something that brings them joy. We will talk about how to bring abundance into your life by focusing on what you love!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about why it's important to be aware of what is on your food and how to avoid toxins to help improve your health.
Part 1: Dr. Lisa Parsons, DO. Dr. Lisa is a board certified OB/GYN and co-founder of Mindful Roots located in Falmouth, Maine. We will talk about two new technologies. One is the BTL Emsella which helps with incontinence issues & sexual function and the other is BTL Emsculpt which helps tone and strengthen abs, buttocks, arms & legs. Dr. Lisa invited me to her office so I could try out both of these machines. Check out the video on my Facebook page of me receiving the BTL Emsella treatment! Dr. Parsons also takes some time at the end of the show to talk with us about treatments for menopause.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks in length about the importance of buying your food locally.
Part 1: Rev. Peter Panagore, M.Div. is the global Audible Best-Selling Author of Heaven Is Beautiful: How Dying Taught Me That Death Is Just The Beginning, which was recently optioned as a feature film. As an Ordained Minister, Rev. Panagore, M.Div., broadcast his daily two-minute Daily Devotions spot for fifteen years on two NBC TV stations. Communicator, public speaker, pastor, and storyteller, Peter had thirty million views annually on TV and an uncounted number of listeners on FM and AM across Maine and New Hampshire, and around the nation. Peter has been featured on Fox and Friends, Coast to Coast AM, Canada’s The Drew Marshall Show, and recently by Buddha at the Gas Pump and Shaman Oaks. In today's episode, Rev. Panagore talks about the after life and how that experience changed him and inspired him to spread the word about near death experiences.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about the importance of getting out of your comfort zone.
Part 1: Lisa Soloway is the founder of the non-profit organization, Lift Up Young Lives, as well as a Realtor®, Investor and Wealth Strategist who has a passion for helping a hurting generation. Her mission through Lift Up Young Lives is to equip “at risk” teens and young adults who age out of foster care, are homeless or rescued from human trafficking to live independent and abundant lives. Join us to hear Lisa share her very personal story of fostering and adopting her daughter, Tiffany, and how that led her to starting this organization.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about Optimism vs. Pessimism and how we can learn to be optimistic.
Part 1: Lisa Soloway is the founder of the non-profit organization, Lift Up Young Lives, as well as a Realtor®, Investor and Wealth Strategist who has a passion for helping a hurting generation. Her mission through Lift Up Young Lives is to equip “at risk” teens and young adults who age out of foster care, are homeless or rescued from human trafficking to live independent and abundant lives. Join us to hear Lisa share her very personal story of fostering and adopting her daughter, Tiffany, and how that led her to starting this organization.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about Optimism vs. Pessimism and how we can learn to be optimistic.
My guest on this episode is Transformational Healer & Gifted Intuitive, Sarabelle. Sarabelle has nearly 40 years of experience in the healing and psychic arts and holds a degree in healing science from the prestigious Barbara Brennan School of Healing. She has a private practice and hosts workshops and classes at Evolve - Sanctuary for the Soul located in Belfast, Maine and also gives psychic readings at the metaphysical store, Leapin' Lizards Gift and Holistic Center in Portland, Maine. Sarabelle and I will discuss the 7 levels of the Human Energy Field, how they differ from Chakras and what tools we can use to help us through these challenging times! And as an extra bonus, she takes us through a meditation at the end of the interview!
What is the human energy field? The energy in and around the body forms a grid, or a matrix of light. This matrix includes the chakra system, the meridians and channels of energies running from the physical earth to the celestial divine. When the lines of this matrix break, an individual begins to leak life force. All disease, emotional and mental disorders as well as thought patterns can be understood through this energy template. This energy field can be seen, strengthened, and healed by a skilled practitioner. SaraBelle can clear blockages and strengthen the field to ensure optimum vitality. Transformational healing works excellently with other healing modalities such as allopathy and talk therapy. Clients heal markedly faster when they include body work in their healing plan.
My guest for this episode is Christiane Northrup, M.D. Dr. Northrup is the New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause, and Goddesses Never Age: The Secret Prescription for Radiance, Vitality, as well as the host of eight public television specials. A board-certified OB/GYN with more than thirty years of clinical experience, Dr. Northrup has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey show, The View, Today Show, Good Morning America and many others.
We discuss her newly revised and released book, Women's Bodies Women's Wisdom, as well as talk about the potential health impacts of EMFs and 5G and discuss tips on how to protect ourselves from these Electric Magnetic Fields. And of course, since we are in the middle of a pandemic, we will talk about that too and how to not just survive, but thrive during this crisis!
Part 1: Today, 43% of all Maine Public School children rely on school meals to get the nutrition they need. And even though these students qualify for school meals, too many of them face barriers to accessing school meals. Justin Alfond, co-founder of Full Plates Full Potential joins us to talk about the work they are doing to ensure that every eligible child has access to nutritious food so that they can learn, grow and thrive.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda has been very fortunate to have more available time during this crisis and she shares what she has been doing and encourages everyone to look at how they're spending their time and being ok with whatever that is....being busy or doing nothing.
Part 1: Chakrapreneur, Nanette Giacoma, has an MBA and an MA in Art and Consciousness Studies, is a Usui and Kundalini Reiki Master and a Certified Master Intuitive Coach. As an author, speaker, coach, business leader, teacher, artist, energy healer, and intuitive, Nanette walks between the worlds of traditional and alternative business practices. Integrating 25 plus years of business experience and 12 years of coaching experience with unconventional methods, Nanette works holistically with her clients to help them achieve the kind of professional and personal success they desire. In her book, Open for Business, she teaches us how to achieve professional success using the power of chakras. Nanette joined us on Episode 82 to educate us about chakras and in this 2nd part of the series, she discusses what we can do to balance our chakras to achieve success in both our personal and professional lives.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email she received from Dr. Robert Anthony. It is about paying attention to what you are focusing on and how it affects the Law of Attraction.
Part 1: Chakrapreneur, Nanette Giacoma, has an MBA and an MA in Art and Consciousness Studies, is a Usui and Kundalini Reiki Master and a Certified Master Intuitive Coach. As an author, speaker, coach, business leader, teacher, artist, energy healer, and intuitive, Nanette walks between the worlds of traditional and alternative business practices. Integrating 25 plus years of business experience and 12 years of coaching experience with unconventional methods, Nanette works holistically with her clients to help them achieve the kind of professional and personal success they desire. In her book, Open for Business, she teaches us how to achieve professional success using the power of chakras. Nanette will be joining us for this special 2-part episode to educate us about chakras and how we can use them to achieve success in both our personal and professional lives.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about why now is a time for looking at the Covid-19 crisis as a way to grow stronger.
Part 1: Liz Strawbridge, MD is a board-certified family doctor focused on integrative medicine and the co-founder of Good Medicine Collective, a non-profit organization based in Portland, Maine, whose mission is to help their clients reimagine and reclaim their health to better the community as a whole. They aim to make holistic experiences inviting and affordable to everybody regardless of their circumstances.
Liz likes to help her clients explore the possibility of a new story around their health. She helps them discover (or remember) how to access their own good medicine. She believes good medicine is anything that dissolves our illusion of separateness, brings us more fully alive and in flow with a greater purpose and energy.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about her experience of traveling to Maui during the Covid-19 crisis and shares some insight on judgement and being positive and negative during this time.
Part 1: Carolyn Delaney is the founder of the Maine magazine, Journey. Carolyn started this magazine to amplify hope & celebrate freedom from addiction. They recently celebrated their 1 year anniversary and I was honored to attend the event. It was so inspirational to hear how this magazine has positively impacted so many people throughout the State and even throughout the U.S. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, substance or behavioral, then I hope you'll listen to this episode to get inspired.
As a woman in recovery, Carolyn and her team’s mission is to shine a light on what freedom from addiction looks like. Her vision is to create a platform for celebrating recovery and amplifying a message of hope, empowerment and connection.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares a DailyOM email titled, "Promises".
Part 1: Belinda Farrell is trained in hypnotherapy, past life regression, NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming), Hawaiian chanting, and an ancient Hawaiian healing known as Huna. She trained with Tony Robbins, completed 18 firewalks and has effectively used the skills learned in Tony's programs in her own life and to help others. When Belinda was forty-eight, she collapsed with herniated discs and spinal nerve damage. Threatened with paralysis by her medical doctors if she didn’t have surgery, Belinda instead chose to apply the ancient Hawaiian healing practices she had been learning the previous three years. Her back completely healed, including childhood scoliosis. For fifteen years she has been sharing these healing practices with others, offering Reconnective Healing and Huna classes and taking clients to Hawaii to teach Huna and swim with wild spinner dolphins. Belinda is now sharing what she has learned about ancient Hawaiian teachings in her book, Find Your Friggin’ Joy, and invites readers to forgive themselves and others, unplug from their old non-productive stories, and step into the frequencies of their Higher Self.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares why her 2020 theme word is "healthy" and how she recently changed to eating primarily a plant-based diet and why she feels it was so easy to do.
Part 1: Melissa Malone-Soutoyu, author of Lucas’s Story: Our Family’s Journey Through Youth Concussion Recovery & Mike Hersey, Director of Sports Medicine for Southern Maine HealthCare who is an impact trained physical therapist for concussion management, talk with us about concussions and what the process is from recovering from them.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about the work she is doing with Allyson Scammell and Allyson's Soul Plan 2020 workshop. Have you planned out the next 10 years for your life? If not, listening to this will help you get started!
Part 1: My guest is Angela Lamb. Angela is the founder of Healthy Life Nation, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Health Coach and creator of the documentary film, “Un-inflame me: Reversing the American Diet & Lifestyle. Un-inflame Me shares Angela’s story of receiving a disease diagnosis, her journey to learn how to get well and what she learned about prevention, lifestyle changes, eating real nutritious foods and getting to the root cause of her disease in order to heal herself. I asked Angela to be on my show because I related to her story so much. As I watched her documentary, my deceased Father crossed my mind many times, since many parts of Angela's story reminded me of what he went through (disease diagnosis, multiple medications, etc.) This show is dedicated to you Dad!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email she received titled, "Relaxed Body, Relaxed Mind" which offers tips on how to release tension from our bodies, which in turn will help to quiet & soothe our minds. Use these techniques when you find yourself stressed, especially during this crazy Coronavirus time we are in. May you stay healthy & well!
Part 1: This week my guest is Jennifer Weissner. Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified Sex Therapist and she talks about a program she helped to created called Girls on Fire, which is provides information about healthy sexuality, relationships and consent for those who identify as female, ages 14-18. This is a FREE event that happens annually in Portland, Maine.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about going dancing at Bubba's Sulky Lounge in Portland, Maine and her realization that everyone is welcome to be themselves there after meeting a few men who enjoy dressing as women!
Part 1: Michael Stern, founder of Integral Alignment, joins us this week. Michael is a coach, educator and facilitator who specializes in working with people to develop their Emotional Intelligence which includes self awareness, self management, social awareness and relationship management and how that makes a difference especially for current and future leaders.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about the work she continues to do with Business Coach, Allyson Scammell. She covers what Core Gifts are and how to define the light and shadow side of those gifts.
Part 1: Anne Heros, Executive Director of The Center for Grieving Children joins us for a very important discussion about grief. The Maine based, non-profit organization, The Center for Grieving Children, serves more than 4,000 grieving children, teens, families, and young adults annually through peer support, outreach, and education and since its founding in 1987, the Center has served more than 66,000 children, teens, and their families. I am so honored to have Anne join me to share all the free services the Center for Grieving Children has to offer.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda continues her discussion about vibrational energy by sharing an article from The Chopra Center. This article gives you some tips on how to raise your vibrational energy. The full article is shared on the Living Life with Lynda Facebook page.
Part 1: Dr. Meghan Schoening, a Doctor of Chiropractic, learned at a young age the philosophy of wellness; to trust the body, feed it nutrients and balance the mind. She brings her philosophy of wellness to her practice as she works with patients on healing with Chiropractic care, food choices, essential oils and nutritional protocols and she shares that knowledge with us as well on this episode of Living Life with Lynda!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an article titled, "People Don't Meet Anyone by Chance". It is about how there are 7 kinds of cosmic connections the universe will send your way. Lynda also talks about an "awareness class" she is taking and how it has raised her vibrational energy to bring new, very cool people into her life.
Part 1: Celia Grand is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in healing trauma. Celia’s quest to create a safe environment for psycho-spiritual healing has led her to combine eastern philosophy with cutting edge neuroscience and state of the art psychotherapy treatments. We discuss EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Celia's Replenish Healing Retreats.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares how sick she got while on vacation in Vegas during New Year's and shares what natural remedies helped her get on her feet again.
Part 1: Seth Leaf Pruzansky, co-owner of Tourmaline Spring, joins me for a lively discussion about how this flawless, gem-grade Sacred Living Water from the Summit Spring in Harrison, Maine differs from the bottled water you are familiar with and how it can help you connect with nature! We even recorded this show via Facebook Live, so if you want to watch it, then visit my Facebook show page!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email from MindBodyGreen about how to Declutter your life for more Joy, Ease & Creativity.
Part 1: Yves Brinkmann is a Certified Hypnotherapist and founder of the Midcoast Clinic of Hypnotherapy in Yarmouth, Maine. We will discuss how hypnotherapy works and how he has been able to help patients who suffer from anxiety, pain and sleep disorders using this therapy. And we also talk about how, after just 4 sessions, Yves helped cure my husband's fear of travel that he's had for over 15 years! Amazing!!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about how her husband, Shawn's, anxiety of travel developed over time to eventually affect him in other ways besides just traveling. If you have anxiety issues, please seek treatment besides relying on medication.
Part 1: I am joined by Pasha Marlowe, owner of Roots & Springs Studio. Pasha creates individualized programs for her clients incorporating Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Cardio, Strength & Mind/Body techniques. She believes fitness and wellness have so much more to do with what happens inside your brain and outside of the gym/studio.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares some exciting news!! She has gone back to school to become a Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach!
Part 1: Anna Astvatsaturian Turcotte lost her childhood to ethnic cleansing. In 1988, she was a ten year old girl living in the seaside city of Baku, in the Soviet Republic of Azerbaijan. During that time, she kept a diary which she later published as an autobiography titled, "Nowhere, A Story of Exile". Anna joins me to discuss why her family was forced to flee their home, where their journey took them, what it was like coming to America as refugees and how those experiences helped her become the strong, confident wife, mother, Attorney and City Councilor she is today.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares a DailyOM email titled, "The Power of Not Knowing".
Part 1: My guest this week is Debby Porter, Founder & CEO, of the non-profit organization Hair Matters. Debby will share her story about being diagnosed with breast cancer, how that led to her creating Hair Matters and how they are able to help restore and protect the uniqueness of an individual whose identity may have become fragile during cancer treatments.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about The Four Agreements, specifically about the #1 Agreement: Be Impeccable with Your Word.
Part 1: Director, Reggie Groff, and Suzan Roberts Norton join me to discuss the documentary film The Brothers. This movie shares the story of Terry & Suzan’s two sons, JT and Michael. JT was a vibrant, energetic child who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in his early adult years which ultimately led to him committing suicide. Michael was diagnosed and is living with Muscular Dystrophy and was super close with JT. To honor his brother, he wanted to make a movie about him. Enter Reggie Groff, who worked with Michael to share this inspiring story of a family that fights through tremendous hardship and loss with creativity and a zest for life.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares a DailyOM email about Quality vs. Quantity.
Part 1: Health Coach, Jason Gootman, talks with us about why people tend to fail sticking to their New Year’s Health Resolutions and provides advice on how to have long term success instead. Ever tried a diet and didn't have success? Then you need to listen to this episode!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about the Netflix docuseries, Rotten, and specifically about "The Peanut Problem" episode which discusses food allergies and the theory behind why so many people have developed them today.
Part 1: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and certified Sex Therapist, Jennifer Wiessner, joins me to discuss healthy sexuality. We be talking about low libido, impotency, pleasuring yourself, how to remain sexually active while dealing with health challenges, raising sexually healthy children and much, much more!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about working with a new business coach, Allyson Scammell, who is helping her grow her business using her soul's internal guidance and tuning in to her core gifts.
Part 1: Director, Reggie Groff, and Zoo Cain, of the local Maine documentary film Peace, Love & Zoo join me this week to discuss their film. The film takes you on a journey as we get to know Zoo and the impact he has made on so many who struggle with addiction recovery and how art, love and hope can help you overcome life’s most difficult challenges.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares some information on what science has revealed about what the health benefits are from practicing gratitude.
Part 1: MJ Allen the owner of Presence of Mind Wellness Center joins me this week. She talks about the community she is building focused around wellness and how she is specifically helping women entrepreneurs make their vision a reality. Ever had a foot soak? If not, then listening to this show will definitely make you want one:)
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about how she used to stress herself out during the holidays and offers words of advice of how you could reduce your own stress.
Part 1: Jennifer Moore is the author of the Empathic Mastery book and is a mentor & healer for sensitive, intuitive women. Jen was on my show last week (Episode 60) talking about highly sensitive people, also known as empaths. This week she’s back to talk about the 2nd half of her Empathic Mastery book covering the 5 step system to go from an emotional Hot Mess to Thriving Success.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda continues her thoughts from last week about loneliness and shares why she feels social media especially contributes to people feeling lonely.
Part 1: Jennifer Moore is the author of the Empathic Mastery book and is a mentor & healer for sensitive, intuitive women. She will help us understand what an empath is and offer advice to bring relief and empowerment to help others embrace their abilities as gifts. This is a 2-part show. Episode 61 features the 2nd part.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - This also is a 2 part topic about loneliness. Have you ever felt lonely even though you are in a relationship and surrounded by loving people? There is a reason for that and Lynda shares some thoughts and information about why that is.
Part 1: Julie Mulkern and Josh Harrington from the Maine based, non-profit organization WinterKids join me to talk about how their program helps children develop healthy lifelong habits by creating educational opportunities and providing resources that encourage the whole family to get outside and have fun!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - This week Lynda talks about the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to local elections and politics! Thank you goes out to everyone who chooses to throw their hat in the ring to serve whether it's locally or nationally or any position in between!
Part 1: Do you get confused by the variety of supplements available today and how can you be sure the ones you are buying are of good quality and actually working? Joe Lorello, Cassi Brooks & Jenny Conti from Coastal Pharmacy & Wellness join us to talk about pharmaceutical compounding (customized medications), nutraceuticals & supplements and the monthly free educational events they host! If you take any prescription medication or are curious about vitamins & supplements, then this is show is MUST listen!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - This week is all about forgiveness and Lynda shares a very personal secret she has felt guilty about for 30 years in order to release the shame she has surrounding it. Keep your tissues handy!
Part 1: Deborah Perkins, a Wildlife ecologist and owner of First Light Wildlife Habitats joins us to talk about ecological landscaping and why that’s so important for our environments plus why Fall is a good time to look for invasive plants and why the Winter months are a good time to start planning.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - What is your definition of dressing for success? Are you dressing in clothing that makes you feel good or are you being influenced by society and just trying to fit in by wearing clothing that is not attractive or for your highest and best good? Lynda talks about all of this!
Part 1: We are joined by Rebecca Hobbs, Executive Director of Through These Doors, a domestic violence resource center that serves victims and survivors in Cumberland County, Maine. Rebecca will help us understand what domestic abuse is and how to recognize it if it’s happening to someone you know and also find support for yourself if you are in this situation.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares a poem she heard on a Dr. Wayne Dyer program and written by Valerie Cox called "The Cookie Thief" to help raise awareness about judgement and making assumptions.
Part 1: Linda Huitt is a holistic practitioner, teacher and owner of the healing studio, Pathway of Joy. She finds great joy in working with her clients – both humans and their pets – and her mission is to help us all return to a more compassionate and joy-filled life. We talk about the differences between the various modalities she offers from IET (Integrated Energy Therapy, Usui & Kundalini Reiki, Theta Healing and more) and how each one can help you.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about network marketing and the lessons learned from being involved in various companies. She'll share the benefits she received from the most recent company she worked with and how she was able to release the guilt she felt when she decided to walk away from that business and her team.
Part 1: Allyson Scammell is a master certified coach, EFT Practitioner, and Intuitive Consultant. We’ll talk about her mission to help soul-guided women entrepreneurs grow their income, impact, and inspiration by tapping into their soul’s internal guidance system and their own unique abilities. Make sure you also check out her She Grows podcast to learn more about how to grow your business!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about a shopping trip she recently took with her mother and the "Belonging" bracelet she found made by My Saint My Hero. LOVE this company and their mission!!
Part 1: Dr. Kimble Greene is a bestselling author, life strategist and transpersonal counselor. Her introductory book, You Are Not Broken!, hit #1 on Amazon in 2018. Kimble’s many years of observation, research and experience have culminated in the integration of these 3 themes: Grace, Imperfection & Real Power. This dynamic platform along with her internationally recognized approach for transformation and personal power – The Monarch Method™ – are a ‘game-changer’ and are just some of the topics we talk about!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Why practicing patience & having compassion for others, especially with the elderly, can have a profound impact on your life.
Part 1: Kim Demado, co-owner of Triple Jump Fitness, a Personal Fitness Coach & Lifestyle Strategist, talks about her mission to help women, especially over 40 that are Overworked, Over Committed & Overwhelmed to lose weight, reset their metabolism & energetically eliminate food cravings. We’ll also talk about the awesome Harvest Your Soul event she is hosting in November!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about turning 50 and what she did on her birthday to come out of her comfort zone and "zip" into the next 50 years!
Part 1: Heather Nichols, owner of Stones & Stuff in Portland, Maine, joins me to talk about her intuitive abilities and how astrology can help you understand your strengths & weaknesses and provide guidance for the future. We even discuss a chart reading she did for me!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about Dr. Rev. Wayne Dyer's program, There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem. You'll even hear Lynda sing Row, Row, Row Your Boat!
Part 1: Scott Baumann, owner of Iron Legion Strength Co., and Rachael O’Donnell, owner of Grit & Grace Crossfit, join me to talk about why it is so important to include strength training in your weekly routine especially as we all age and discuss how their workouts are different from your typical gym membership. Tired of exercising and not seeing the results you want?? Then you need to check out this show!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - How seeing the good in adverse situations can help you turn them into positive events. Use this daily mantra: "I look for the good in every challenging situation that occurs to me. I change my life by changing my thinking about challenging events. I claim the good, knowing it will come to me."
Part 1: Kristen Farnham, Vice President of Development for the non-profit organization, Spurwink, joins us to share how Spurwink helps children, adults and families affected by behavioral health challenges and developmental disabilities live healthy, engaged lives in their communities. She also shares information about their Foster Care program and their new ShifaME Refugee Services program.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email she received from DailyOM about how to have a stress-free home.
Part 1: Terri Decoster, MS CPC, is a stepparenting expert and professional coach with a Masters in Counseling Psychology. Terri provides counseling and mediation services to help people navigate the world of divorce, re-partnering and co-parenting to help improve the lives of all those involved, especially the children. She will walk us through the steps of each phase of a divorce and give us tips on what we can do to improve the situation (before, during & after).
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email she received from DailyOM about how spending time alone can help us improve our relationships.
Part 1: Dr. Sarah Paton is a Naturopathic Doctor and author of “The Vitality Prescription: 100+ New Habits to Transcend Stress and Shine Brighter”. Dr. Paton also teaches Homeopathy at the Bay Light Center for Homeopathy as well as at the University of Southern Maine.
Do you get confused by all the alternative therapies available today? Dr. Paton will help us decide which ones to try for certain ailments and what to look for when choosing an alternative practitioner. She also provides education around Homepathic Medicine and offers some suggestions on which ones you should keep on hand!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares information about an article she read in the Consumer Reports special Wellness edition on a study done about antibiotic use in fast food burger restaurants. Think antibiotic resistance is caused by doctors prescribing them too often? That's not the ONLY reason!
Part 1: My guest is Adam Shepherd, Executive Director of Rippleffect, a non-profit organization that promotes Youth Development and Leadership Through Adventure, Healthy Communities and Living Sustainably. We talk about all the programs Rippleffect offers and why now is a critical time to involve youth in these programs and how helping them learn skills they may not obtain in school or at home will help them now and also in the future!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about personal development and shares some wisdom from Jim Rohn about change.
Part 1: Nutrition and Fitness Coach, Nick Bloom, joins us to share his personal journey of growing up as a chubby kid to being an overweight adult and how he finally reached his health goals when he turned 40 by losing 60 lbs in 6 months, which led to him becoming a health & fitness coach for other people. He'll help us address the barriers and hurdles that hold us back and talk about how engaging a mind, body and spirit practice into our lives will help us live a truly purposeful and healthy life.
*We had so much to talk about that Nick and I continued the conversation after the live show was over, so go to the 55 min. spot to hear all about meal planning!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda subscribed to a system where she gets a daily email from Dr. Robert Anthony and she shares one that spoke to her about your Core Concern.
Part 1: Westbrook, Maine Police Chief Janine Roberts and representatives, Leslie Skillin & Margaret Nareff, from the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP), based in Portland, Maine join us to explain how this program and its’ group of highly trained volunteers provide emotional and practical support to survivors of traumatic events and their families within the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event. They also provide suggestions on how to help the people in your life who may be coping with a devastating loss.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about a picture she posted on Facebook and how surprised she was by the reaction of many. Can't people just take a joke anymore??
Part 1: Lynn Leavitt, Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Westbrook, Maine, educates us on a wide range of subjects from recycling contamination to Storm Water programs and also explains why it’s important to stop feeding ducks and waterfowl which are all things that will help our environment and lessen the burden on local municipal budgets.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about customer service and some recent experiences she had from extremely bad to extremely good!
Part 1: Elizabeth Ross Holmstrom, the founder of Mindful Employer joins us to talk about the importance of bringing our hearts to work and how implementing conscious capitalism in to your business can not only make your workplace a happier place, but also increase your bottom line. Elizabeth will also fill us in on a Conscious Women’s Leadership Forum she is holding on July 23, 2019 in Maine. Sign up today before you miss out!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about the importance of taking vacation and how if you don't have the benefit of having paid time off from work then how you can "Live like you're on vacation" every day!
Part 1: Larry McWilliams and Pam Dunnam, owners of Potluck Joint Relief in Westbrook, Maine discuss how they created their custom "Potluck" salve and how that helped Larry eliminate his use of opiates which helped manage his pain after losing his leg in a motorcycle accident 30 years ago. There are many uses for medical marijuana and it can be very confusing about how and why to obtain a medical marijuana card or which products to choose, especially with the States where you can purchase it for recreational use. Larry & Pam help us to understand the options out there so people can easily access this miracle, natural drug!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda completes her discussion about the Complaint Free World Book by talking about the 4 stages of Competence that everyone goes through when they are learning something new or trying to change their habits.
Part 1: The Maine Women's Conference welcomes all women who value their mission, which is to Educate, Inspire and Empower women! They are committed to creating an inclusive environment of diverse individuals, organizations and communities. Jodi Flynn of Women Taking the Lead, and Abbie McGilvery of From the Nest, are board members for The Maine Women's Conference and share with us why they chose to come together to start this conference and what to expect at this 2nd annual event.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares the recent experience she had when she took her husband to the local hospital emergency room and why she felt like she was stuck in a Seinfeld episode! She calls it, "Lessons learned in the ER"!
Part 1: Deputy Fire Chief Steve Sloan with the Westbrook, Maine Fire Department joins us to talk about fire prevention and fire safety. Did you know it’s better to sleep with your bedroom door shut instead of open? Find out why and learn other tips on how to keep your family safe on this show!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda discusses the book, The Complaint Free World by Will Bowen, and how becoming aware of and eliminating complaining, criticizing and gossiping can have a positive effect on your life!
Part 1: Do you own property that you are afraid you may be forced to sell if you don’t have enough money to pay for your care in your elder years? Why is it important to have an up to date will or a plan legally established for what happens to your assets upon your death? Join us to learn all about Estate Planning (wills, trusts, probate & more) from Attorney Miles C. Hunt, who specializes in this practice at Epstein & O’Donovan.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about funerals and asks you to think about what legacy you would like to leave behind.
Part 1: Aram Mitchell, Executive Director & Guide, with Renewal in the Wilderness joins us to talk about how this non-profit organization "helps the helpers". Aram and his small group of volunteers provide wilderness trips for people who are doing good work in the world! Connecting people with wild nature helps to strengthen their sense of purpose and sustain the spirit of compassion in their lives which in turn will help them continue to do their good work with a sense of renewal! I recently joined Aram and a group of nature lovers on one of their "beauty walks" and had an awesome experience! We talk about that on the show too:)
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about how a local non-profit organization in Maine called HART helped save her mother's cat which in turn helped save her mother as well!
Part 1: What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia? Drew Wyman, Director of Communications, with the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter and Shawn Shambo, Chairman of the annual Maine Alzheimer’s walk, will join us to share the latest information about Alzheimer’s and provide tips on how to keep your brain healthy.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom: Lynda talks about living life to the fullest and how being "busy" can still mean living a balanced, healthy life.
This is honestly one of the most eye-opening and emotional shows I have ever done. Catherine Ann Wilson, founder of Stop Trafficking US, shares her very personal story of being sexually abused at a young age and how that led to her becoming a runaway teen and then a commodity in the sex trafficking world. She is now using her story to help prevent this from happening to other young girls and boys. We all can help! Listen to find out how a simple conversation with your child is an important part of that prevention!
Part 1: A violent attack can happen at any time. Violent attacks are 52 times more likely to occur than a car accident, 229 times more likely than your house catching fire, and 1,000 times more likely than being involved in a plane crash. Numbers like these can be frightening, but the good news is there are ways to minimize your chances of becoming a victim. Michael Mercer with Michael Mercer Consulting will give us tips on how to stay safe in order to have freedom from fear!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about incivility and the steps we can all take today to be better examples to our children to improve kindness and empathy in the world.
Part 1: No one ever wants to be in the child loss “club”, and those who find themselves in a club they never bargained for can feel lost, alone, and scared. Unfortunately, that’s the club Amie Marzen found herself in back in 2017 when she lost her daughter Madeline at just 4 years old. Today, I am joined by Amie Marzen and Melissa Chretien from the non-profit organization, Madeline's Mission. Amie will share her very personal story with us and how that loss motivated her to create this organization that now helps other families through the same situation she was in. This show will definitely touch your ❤️
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about her observations on the TEAM involved in the Rock Row development and offers some advice on how to help make a TEAM successful.
Part 1: Cal Clark, owner of Present Moment Bodywork is a licensed massage therapist specializing in relaxing full body massage work , deep tissue massage, Polarity therapy and meditation instruction. He has a holistic approach to health and can teach you techniques to help you beat stress, muscle aches and also negotiate relationships. All of this is in service of crafting a more healthful vision of you- a spiritual, physical and emotionally complete Being living in the Present Moment and functioning at your optimal vibration. Cal explains how deep tissue massage can be effective without being painful and educate us about fascia, polarity therapy and Qigong!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about the circle of influence and how the 5 people you spend the most time with will have an effect on your life, positively or negatively.
Part 1: Shawn Shambo of Assisted Living Locators, has over 30 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist Senior Care Advisor. His practice has always been focused around homes and living situations for seniors and with his depth of experience he understands the importance of maximizing independence and cultivating a sense of self-worth, which is always his first goal when helping his clients find a best fit in a new home. He works with senior citizens and their families to help them find the best option for housing and connect them with the necessary resources for an easy transition and this is all done at NO COST!
Shawn will talk to us about the services he provides, the changes he has seen in his 30 years working with the elderly and how part of his mission is to help spread the word about healthy, thriving people who are 80 and beyond in order to inspire others to live healthier, longer lives.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about her frustration with seeing the expansion of a local hospital and questions why people wait until they're sick before they make changes in their lives to improve their health.
Part 1: Dr. Corina Dunlap is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and medical researcher specializing in women’s health and functional medicine at all stages of life. Throughout her career, her mission has been to give women access to the information, education, and solutions they need to treat their health issues in the most effective, least invasive way possible. Dr. Dunlap educates us on women's health from menstrual cycles to perimenopause to happy vaginas and lets us know that just because one woman suffers during hormonal changes that we aren't all destined to that same fate.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about "losing the list" when it comes to traveling and how being spontaneous can lead to some great adventures!
Part 1: My Place Teen Center located in Westbrook, Maine is on a mission to help at-risk youth connect and thrive in a positive, educational & inspiring atmosphere. Donna Dwyer, President & CEO, shares with us the programs provided and how you can help these children grow into happy, healthy adults.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about how to be more valuable to any organization you work with and how using that can help you determine what your worth is.
Part 1: Audrey McMorrow and Bodhi Simpson of the Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth located in Brunswick, Maine talk about their own individual approaches to helping people find their joy and purpose through Pschyosynthesis and Art Therapy and also talk about their upcoming workshop on May 11th titled, "Living From Your Center Healing Retreat", where they will educate people about Toltec Wisdom based on the writings of HeatherAsh Amara in her book "The Toltec Path of Transformation".
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares some exciting news about what she is going to be doing on her new journey towards living her life purpose! www.RockRow.com
Part 1: How is a DO (Doctor of Osteopathy) different from a MD (Medical Doctor) and why would a DO incorporate energy medicine into their practice? We talk with Shawn Higgins, DO from Osteopathic Wellness about how she utilizes a variety of techniques to support the self-healing mechanism within each patient. Topics of discussion will include Osteopathic Manipulation, Cranial Osteopathy, Sound & Vibration Therapy and Reiki.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares a story about her recent visit to a local store and her feelings around people being replaced with technology and automation.
Part 1: Graham Connolly, founder of Tarrassa Holistics Counsulting Infinite Possibilities Life Coach, Reiki Master, Shamanic Practitioner, Certified Cranial Sacral Therapist and Certified Medium joins us to share his personal story of transforming from microchip engineer to certified medium and educates us on how to bridge the analytical and intuitive minds.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda discusses her personal views on life after death and shares a couple stories that she feels is proof that her father, who passed away in 2016, is still with her in spirit.
Part 1: MJ Allen of Presence of Mind Wellness Studio shares her very personal story of how she learned and used meditation and mindfulness to get her through 16 months of incarceration and to also lose 100 lbs!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about her mother, Joan Morton, and how her positive attitude and outlook on life has helped her overcome challenges from getting married at 15 to losing a son at a young age to her husband passing away. Love you Mom!
Part 1: Paula Jackson Jones & Angele Rice, co-founders of Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education, talk about their personal journeys with Lyme Disease & other tick co-infections, from being misdiagnosed for many years to the symptoms and treatments they went through and how all this led to them starting this non-profit organization to help others.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about bravery and encourages us to pause and show gratitude to all the unsung heroes who put their lives on the line every day to ensure our safety and freedom.
Part 1: Karen St. Clair of TouchPoint explain what EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Tapping is and how we can use it to help us resolve a wide variety of things that block us from living the life we desire including anxiety, fear, depression, stress, etc. Karen also developed a new technique known as Reiki Tap Renewal. She educates us on Reiki, how she combines that with Tapping and why utilizing a certified EFT Practitioner can be more beneficial vs. doing tapping on your own.
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about the decluttering she has been doing and how clutter affects your energy.
Part 1: Annie Poirier of Shaping Perspectives shares her personal story about her years of struggling with body image issues and how she was able to finally achieve a healthy weight. We’ll talk about diets, stress and what basic things to focus on to help you achieve your healthy weight goals!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an excerpt from the Wisdom of Sundays Book, written by Oprah Winfrey which talks about achieving a healthy weight.
Part 1 - Retired Orthopedic Surgeon and former U.S. Army Colonel, Dr. Eric I. Mitchell, is now the CEO of Hemp Commodity Industries. He educates us on the history of Cannabis and the many uses Hemp is good for which he feel will change not only our economy, but also our health.
Part 2 - Weekly Words of Wisdom: Lynda talks about the importance of volunteering and how just by spending a couple hours a week or month can make a huge difference.
Part 1 - This is a VERY informative episode!! Access to quality food for many people has changed a lot over the years. The people who are in need of food pantries today is not who you think they are. Kristen Miale, President, of the Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine talks about hunger and the steps being taken to help eliminate this problem. And if you're a business owner with employees, then it's especially important for you to listen to this because it may open your eyes to help people who work for you.
Part 2 - Weekly Words of Wisdom: Lynda talks about our innate traits and how focusing on what we truly want allows the universe and the law of attraction to bring it to us!
Part 1 - Carolyn Delaney, Publisher of Journey magazine shares her personal story of addiction recovery and how this has inspired her to publish this new magazine to help others by offering Hope, Empowerment and Connection. Part 2 - Weekly Words of Wisdom: Lynda talks about a couple situations she found herself in and how showing compassion and caring can make a difference.
Part 1 - Relationship coach and host of Relationship Alive podcast, Neil Sattin, We talked about how the perception of danger creates stress and affects our relationships. He also gave us some steps to take to have a healthy, passionate relationship. And if you've been single for a while and desire a loving, life long relationship? We covered that topic too! Part 2 - Weekly Words of Wisdom: Lynda talks about how to quickly turn your mood around if something happens to cause your mood to go from happy & excited to totally pissed off!
Part 1 - Jacob Coldwell from Mountain Pass Life Coaching talks about how becoming a good listener can help you find your purpose and improve your relationships. Part 2 - Weekly Words of Wisdom: Lynda talks about how following your intuition and getting out of your head will lead you to exactly the answers you are looking for.
Part 1 - Allison Bishop, Financial Coach and CPA, talks about how to eliminate your debt, plan for your future and how to stop feeling overwhelmed or uncomfortable about your finances. Part 2 - Weekly Words of Wisdom: Lynda Adams shares how to do a Life Wheel Assessment to achieve balance in your life.
Part 1 - Dawna Hall with Organize ME gives us tips on how to de-clutter and organize our environments so we can find things easier and reduce stress in our lives! Part 2 - Weekly Words of Wisdom: Lynda shares an excerpt from "The Power of Attitude" about finding your purpose
Part 1- Do you suffer from chronic pain or have you been suffering from a mystery illness for a long time that your doctor doesn't have a diagnosis or cure for? Ingrid Levasseur with Inner Image Health Screening talks briefly about Clinical Thermography and then goes in depth about NES Health. NES Health provides a complete system to restore health and energy at its source by looking at the physics underlying the biochemical nature of the body, and correcting the body’s bio-field and information. Part 2-Weekly Words of Wisdom: Loneliness, Part 2 - How does social media contribute to loneliness and what are some things we can do to stop feeling so lonely?
Part 1-Amber Mooney from The Iris Network shares information about programs they offer to help the blind and visually impaired members in our communities. We also discuss stigma’s associated with blindness and visual impairment and why some people have a hard time asking for help or hide it altogether. Part 2-Weekly Words of Wisdom: Lynda talks about why loneliness is now considered an epidemic and how it can affect your health (This is the first in a 2 part series where she talks about this)
Part 1-Kelly Benson from Mindful Earth Herbals, based in Raymond, Maine explains the difference between Hemp & Marijuana, CBD & THC and talks about the benefits of using both as well as herbs for medicinal purposes. Part 2-Weekly Words of Wisdom: Lynda talks about why it's important to Pay It Forward and gives some creative ideas of how to do so.
Carol Schoneberg of Hospice of Southern Maine educates us on what hospice care is and the free services they provide to not only the person who has a terminal prognosis, but also to the families who are grieving.
Part 1-Stephanie Walsh, Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, Eating Psychology Coach and Personal Trainer and founder of The Holistic Health Approach, talks about the brain-gut connection, how stress plays a major role in IBS symptoms and how to reduce your stress during the holidays. Part 2-Weekly Words of Wisdom: Lynda shares her own thoughts on how to reduce stress during the holidays and the importance of focusing on what and who is most important during this time of year.
Part 1-Donna Betts, Founder of Give With Purpose, explains how businesses can actually save time and money by being more strategic with how much they donate and to whom. This is especially geared towards small and mid-size businesses. Part 2-Weekly Words of Wisdom: Lynda talks about why it is important to not only give but to also be open to receiving.
Part 1-Discussion with Cassi Brooks & Joel Hall of Coastal Pharmacy & Wellness about integrative pharmacies & what nutraceuticals/supplements can help support your immune system. Part 2-Weekly Words of Wisdom: How we, as adults, can learn more and be happier by being more like children.
Part 1-Naturopathic Doctor, Sarah Buck, from Yarmouth, Maine will explain what Naturopathic Medicine is and how those principles help us live a healthy life naturally? Dr. Buck also discusses Type II Diabetes and gives tips on how to maintain blood sugar levels, especially during the holiday season. Part 2-Weekly Words of Wisdom-Lynda shares her personal story of being diagnosed with Lyme Disease and talks about the importance of being your own health advocate.
Part 1-Beth O'Hara-Miklavic from Community Health Options, located in Lewiston, Maine, explains what the Affordable Care Act and open enrollment period of time is and what to look for in health insurance coverage. Part 2-Weekly Words of Wisdom: Lynda and her husband recently celebrated 16 years of marriage. She shares some insight on what has helped them survive the ups and downs of marriage and a simple tip to help you fall in love again with your significant other.
Part 1 - Marteen Santerre, President of Soul Being, and Holly Martzial, owner of Mindwell Marketing, talk about how the businesses they founded are helping wellness professionals in Maine and beyond. We also talk about a collaboration they have created between them and ELM Maine (Essential Living Maine) magazine called Maine Wellness Professionals. Part 2-Weekly Words of Wisdom: Lynda shares tips for business owners on finding the right network group for you, why doing a sefl-assessment can help you with making contacts, how to ask questions and be a good listener and how to create partnerships.
Part 1 - Kathleen Shaw, owner/esthetician and Rebecca Rollins, spa manager/esthetician, of Craft Estetica in Westbrook, Maine talk about the many benefits of Halotherapy (salt room therapy) which includes helping with respiratory ailments, dry skin, allergies and toxins. They also discuss their special oncology services and educate us about preventative skincare and treatments for acne. Part 2-Weekly Words of Wisdom: Lessons learned at the Fryeburg Fair on Self-awareness, Judgement and Respect.
Part 1 - Ingrid Levasseur, owner of Inner Image Health Solutions, explains what Thermography is and how it can be used as a preventative tool for breast screening and for other ailments in the body. She also explains how distortions and blockages in the Body-Field, which serves as a master control system for all physiological function, can lead to physical problems and deteriorating health and how a new service she provides, NES Health, can help identify and restore these distortions to bring the body back to whole health. Part 2 - Weekly Words of Wisdom: I turned 49 years old in September and I share my thoughts around aging and provide some insight on showing gratitude, expressing feelings/repairing relationships and living in the present.
Part 1 - Liz Jackson, from Body & Soul Health Solutions, shares with us her personal journey of how massage, reiki and craniosacral therapy helped her and how that led her to getting certified in these therapies in order to help other people. She explains how these therapies can help clear blockages and put the body into a state where it can have the ability to heal itself. Part 2-Weekly Words of Wisdom: Discussion about energy and experiments conducted using the E2 & E3 books by author, Pam Grout.
This is the first episode of my new show, Living Life with Lynda. Part 1: I talk about my journey into the wellness industry and what led me to hosting my own radio show. Part 2: Dr. Christiane Northrup discusses her newest book, Dodging Energy Vampires. Dr. Northrup is a visionary pioneer and a leading authority in the field of women’s health and wellness. Recognizing the unity of body, mind, and spirit, she empowers women to trust their inner wisdom, their connection with Source, and their ability to truly flourish. Dr. Northrup has spent her life as an advocate for women’s health and wellness, first as a practicing OB/GYN physician for 25 years and now as an internationally respected writer and speaker. A multiple New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Northup’s most recent book, Dodging Energy Vampires: An Empath’s Guide To Evading Relationships That Drain You And Restoring Your Health And Power Part 3: I wrap up the show with my "Weekly Words of Wisdom" and talk about awareness