A Good Life: Recent Episodes
Thomas Clementson
Your quest for a good life can be challenging; in fact, most of us are looking for those one or two tools to get us on track. Join Tom Clementson, a 28-year military veteran, and strategic leader, as he brings you guests who have overcome adversity and want to share what they’ve learned. Whether it’s eating and exercising better, realistic budgeting, transitioning into your dream career, or finding time for the hobby you love, this is the podcast for you. A Good Life, with Tom Clementson, the tools and inspiration we need to live our best lives.
A Good Life Podcast –
Episode 1.5: Mission 22
Segment 1: Mission 22 is a non-profit organization focused on reducing military veteran suicide with various programs. To fund these, Mission 22 relies on considerate donations for corporate sponsors as well as private individuals. Kenny Hill of El Paso, Texas, is an example of one of those individuals. Kenny is a first-time donor despite his numerous years supporting veteran service groups and initiatives like Team Red, White, Blue, where he serves as a state-wide leader. (Run Time – 5:32)
Segment 2: Mellissa gives us some insight into the novel she will review for Episode 2, Title, by Author. Cristina serves up a healthy tip from the kitchen, and we preview our special guest for Episode 2 (Run Time – 1:20)
Our Guests:
Kenny Hill: Veteran Advocate; Texas Leader for Team Red, White, Blue
Mellissa Novakovich: Book Reviewer, Librarian
Mellissa Novakovich channeled her love of reading into a second career. After serving for 22 years in the U.S. Army, Mellissa thrives as a school librarian at a local K-5 school. She hopes to share her love of books and knowledge with the students and foster their critical thinking skills. Mellissa received her undergraduate degree in English from the University of Maryland College and is currently earning her master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro.
Mellissa doesn't just share her love of reading with children; she is still an avid reader herself despite her busy lifestyle. Although she does most of her reading audio-style these days, she enjoys up to 60 books per year. You can find Mellissa's recommendations on her Goodreads page.
Links:
Mission 22
Kenny Hill’s Fundraiser for Mission 22
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Veteran Crisis Line
Mellissa’s Goodreads
Free Library Resources
American Heart Association
A Good Life Podcast –
Episode 1: Mind, Body, And Soul
Segment 1: Lashanda Lee shares how she used wellness to overcome the numerous health setbacks and spiritual bumps on her journey for balance of mind, body, and spirit. She discusses where she is today as a fulltime military service member, author, single mom, entrepreneur, graduate student, and wellness coach. She talks in detail about how despite improving her diet and exercise, her health began to fail significantly and what it eventually took to pull her from the brink. She goes on to share her inspiration and how she found her calling to serve others through her experience. (Run Time – 36:08)
Segment 2: Mellissa reviews the bestseller, The Murmur of Bees, by Sofia Segovia. This Mexican novel is her first translated to English. Mellissa shares her impressions of the story, the writing, and the message – No Spoilers. (Run Time – 6:59)
Segment 3: Cristina shares her kitchen tip on clean oil when cooking. (Run Time - :30)
Our Guests:
- Lashanda Lee: Wellness Coach+Lashanda shares her remarkable journey from deathbed to becoming a holistic wellness coach. She’s learned much about the human body and holistic and psychological approaches to achieve wellness and a good life. Now she wants to share some of those lessons with you. Her credentials and achievements include numerous training certifications in fitness-related disciplines, masters and undergraduate studies in nutrition and wellness coaching, and personal experience in overcoming psychological and physical barriers that nearly took her life. What she learned from that ordeal not only changed her outlook on life but drives her to help others overcome their challenges. Lashanda’s positive outlook and practical approach to holistic wellness offer all of us valuable tools we can leverage in our search for health and a good life.
- Mellissa Novakovich: Book Reviewer, Librarian. Mellissa Novakovich channeled her love of reading into a second career. After serving for 22 years in the U.S. Army, Mellissa thrives as a school librarian at a local K-5 school. She hopes to share her love of books and knowledge with the students and foster their critical thinking skills. Mellissa received her undergraduate degree in English from the University of Maryland College and is currently earning her master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Mellissa doesn't just share her love of reading with children; she is still an avid reader herself despite her busy lifestyle. Although she does most of her reading audio-style these days, she enjoys up to 60 books per year. You can find Mellissa's recommendations on her Goodreads page.
Links:
Lashanda Lee’s Website
Mellissa’s Goodreads
The Murmur of Bees
Lashanda’s Book - Master Your Mind, Mind Your Message: A Woman's Guide to Extraordinary Focus, Clarity and the Drive to Thrive In Her Purpose
