19 JAN 2023 · This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" and Soul Journey Doula who discusses the connection between fear and trust. Using different examples, this conversation focuses on how trust can help go beyond fear and handle change in your personal and professional life. Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization Trust Across America, and is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader.” More: http://thetrustarchitect.biz/ She is also a certified end-of-life doula. Learn more here: https://souljourneydoula.com/ Listen to "Trust Talk with Lea" every Third Thursday on Big Blend Radio.

19 DEC 2022 · This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show features children's book editor turned author Jayne Pillemer, who discusses her touching and thoughtful children's book "Still Mine," that's out now through Harper Collins. In the wake of Covid-19 and with school shootings at a record high in the U.S. according to the National Center for Education Statistics, thoughtful books like Pillemer’s are an essential balm to the soul, nurturing hope in grieving hearts. In “Still Mine,” Pillemer’s lyrical writing and Sheryl Murray’s sweet illustrations offer gentle comfort and reassurance to anyone who has experienced loss that you still carry those you love with you in the smallest things—and in your heart—forever.

19 OCT 2022 · Is Work Stressing You Out? Does it Make Your Blood Pressure Go Up? As Dr. Jacqueline Eubany shares, too much daily stress can lead to hypertension, a serious condition that affects one in three adults in the US. It is referred to as the silent killer because people have no symptoms from it until a catastrophic event like a stroke occurs. From using meditation and breathing exercises to taking a walk on your lunch break, Dr Jackie shares tips on reducing stress to keep your heart healthy at work. Dr. Jackie is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/

29 SEP 2022 · This episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the award-winning documentary "Young Plato" that showcases Kevin McArevey, a Primary School headmaster in Belfast’s Ardoyne housing estates who invokes the wisdom of the ancient Greek philosophers to fight poverty, drug dealers and the IRA – restoring hope in the heart of a battered community. Featured guests are Kevin McArevey, and director Neasa Ní Chianáín created the film with Declan McGrath. More at https://youngplato.com/

21 SEP 2022 · With World Heart Day coming up on September 29, 2022, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Dr Jackie Eubany who talks about heart disease around the world. Created by the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day informs people around the globe that CVD, including heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading cause of death claiming 18.6 million lives each year, and highlights the actions that individuals can take to prevent and control CVD. It aims to drive action to educate people that by controlling risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided. More: https://world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day/ Dr. Jackie is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/ Sharing heart health tips and advice, Dr. Jackie appears on Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday.

14 SEP 2022 · This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show features Kristen Welch, who along with her husband Terrell, founded Mercy House Global. Hear about their Fair Trade Friday Club, a monthly subscription of fair trade goodies. Each month they partner with fair trade, faith groups across the globe to bring members 3-4 unique, high quality items. These artisan groups represent women in hard situations, including those rescued from human trafficking and those who live in extreme poverty, who are in need of work in order to support themselves and their families. Each box also includes a story booklet with descriptions of the items in the box and beautiful stories of the artisans and how members have impacted their lives. By working with over 40 non-profit artist groups, the Fair Trade Friday Club empowers women in over 30 countries. More: https://www.fairtradefriday.club/

31 AUG 2022 · This episode of Big Blend Radio features filmmakers Hallee Adelman and Sean King O'Grady who discuss their award-winning documentary, OUR AMERICAN FAMILY that releases in select theatres on Sept. 2, and on VOD on Sept. 6, 2022. Addiction is an all-encompassing force, in not only of the lives of the afflicted, but also those around them. OUR AMERICAN FAMILY provides an honest, unfiltered look at a close-knit Philadelphia family dealing with generational substance abuse. Captured at a pivotal “nothing to lose” moment, for over the course of a year, five family members tired of life with addiction on center stage, each struggle to transcend their crippling histories. More: https://ouramericanfamilyfilm.com/

17 AUG 2022 · On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Dr Jackie Eubany explains the heart disease symptoms caused by abnormal heartbeats (heart arrhythmias). She also shares some of the common causes and habits that can lead to arrythmia and talks about the lifestyle changes that can be made to prevent heart disease and boost heart health. Dr. Jackie is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/ Sharing heart health tips and advice, Dr. Jackie appears on Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday.

10 AUG 2022 · This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Writer's Wednesday" Show with Books Forward features Jeff Seitzer who discusses his compassionate new memoir, “THE FUN MASTER: A Father’s Journey of Love, Loss, and Learning to Live One Day at a Time.” The book shares the powerful story of how his special needs son Ethan changed his outlook on life – for the better. Despite a myriad of health and other challenges, Ethan went on to thrive during his short life—all the while teaching Jeff that the true path to happiness is putting other people's needs before your own and living in the moment rather than trying to control it. "The Fun Master" comes out through SparkPress on Aug 16, 2022. More: https://jeffreyseitzer.com/ Big Blend Radio's "Writer's Wednesday" Show with Books Forward airs every 2nd Wednesday. Learn more about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/

21 JUL 2022 · This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" who discusses Trust in the Education System, as well as between parents and children. As always, her 5 Tenets of Trust (Caring, Commitment, Consistency, Competence and Communication) are a main part of the discussion, as well as some lively banter about when to teach kids about adult words, and more! Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization Trust Across America, and is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader.” More: https://leabrovedani.com/ Listen to "Trust Talk with Lea" every Third Thursday on Big Blend Radio.