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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea discusses end-of-life celebrations, rituals, cultural traditions, and the unexplained. Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula: * Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practices * Emotion - Honor feelings * Mind - Life review and gleaning meaning * Body - Increase comfort, health and safety * Practical -...

From France and Italy to Budapest and the Bahamas, this episode of Big Blend Radio's VACATION STATION Travel Show features a panel discussion about Small Ship Cruising Around the World. FEATURED GUESTS: - SHARON K. KURTZ – Travel writer & photographer at https://sharonkkurtz.com/    Read her cruise stories: * https://sharonkkurtz.com/unveiling-the-charms-of-coastal-maine-on-a-histori...

Due to the recent devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the Southeast USA, and in honor of October being Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month and National Animal Safety and Protection Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show focuses on how to help pets, and grieving pet parents, after the hurricane disasters. NON-PROFITS TO SUPPORT: - https://www.humanesociety.org   ...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast focuses on her recent visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico, known as The City Different. From Museum Hill and the Botanical Garden to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Old Town Plaza area, Historic Walking Tours, and Hiking in Santa Fe National Forest, to the Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort, and more lodgings like The Sage Hote...

As of now, new episodes of our monthly Big Blend Radio "Adventures in Asheville" Show will be weekly to focus on the relief and recovery work happening post Hurricane Helene in Asheville, great Western North Carolina and all areas affected including Florida (including Hurricaen Milton recovery efforts), Virginia, South Carolina, East Tennesse, and Georgia. FEATURED GUESTS - STEVE & KAREN WILSO...

From kayaking Cane River Lake to haunted houses and cemetery tours, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Go to Natchitoches” Podcast focuses on fall family fun in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and features K. Nicole Connell of the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau and Jason Summerlin, co-owner of Dark Woods Adventure Park. Open from March-December, Dark Woods Adventure Park is a family-friendly...

Celebrate National Mushrooom Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor. Hear about how to wash, prepare and cook different types of mushrooms, and how to make his roasted mushroom recipe. CHEF IVAN'S MUSHROOM RECIPES: - ROASTED MUSHROOMS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/roasted-mushrooms-recipe/ &nb...

It's all about Exploring Corning, Steuben County, and the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York on this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark. Hear all about the region's exceptional food and wine offerings, art and history experiences, outdoor adventures that include waterfalls and gliding, and unique lodging destinations that incl...

It's all about Horse Gear and Tack on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood.  Hear about the gear differences between English and Western, and tack for Show versus Pleasure. Plus, all about clean and functional leather (not nylon), bits, spurs, pads, and more. Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trai...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer MaryRose Denton shares her celestial adventures in Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia, Canada. Hear about Paquette Lake, the Mica Hill Hiking Trail through the forest, the park's stargazing program and indigenous history.  Read MaryRose's article about her experiences, here: https://...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features acclaimed author Christopher Brown who discusses his new book, "A Natural History of Empty Lots: Field Notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys, and Other Wild Places."  A NATURAL HISTORY OF EMPTY LOTS is a genre-bending blend of naturalism, memoir, and social manifesto for rewilding the city, the self, and society. Through hi...

Celebrate National Family History Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" History Show that features a panel discussion with avid family history researchers who share some of their genealogy journeys.  FEATURED GUESTS: - GLYNN BURROWS - Family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours in England. See: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/   - JO CLARK – Travel writer and phot...

When a young girl feels complicit in her own abuse, how does that thwart the adult woman? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features debut author Melissa Connelly discusses her new novel, "What Was Lost." Melissa Connelly’s debut novel comes after a long career in education. A finalist for the 2019 Montana Prize and at 60, she’s read...

From ablation to arrhythmia, this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast observes National Health Literacy Month (October) with a discussion on various cardiology terms. Dr. Jacqueline Eubany is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseaseb...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Mary Grace Kauffman of Destination Gettysburg who gives a year-round overview of what you can experience in beautiful and historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, including Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site.   Visit Gettysburg and Make Monumental Memories! Filled with welcomin...

Celebrate Music Monday with episode of Big Blend Radio's A TOAST TO THE ARTS Show featuring Milwuakee-based producer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist Jim Eannelli who discusses his music and debut solo album, "Just Deserts."  Jim Eannelli has been in every sort of band from hard rock to synth pop; he worked with Rick Derringer on the Colour Radio record, played guitar, performed and reco...

Have you ever felt like you’re hiding behind a mask? Maybe it’s not a literal one, but a version of yourself you show to the world, crafted to fit in, to be accepted, or to avoid feeling vulnerable.  This episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL DIVING SUNDAY Show with transformational life coach Shelley Whizin focuses on how to unmask the real you. Read her article about it here: https://blendradio...

Celebrate the Fall Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show that features a lively discussion on food, beer and wine, travel and events, family tradtions, and more. FEATURED GUESTS: - JOHNNY SCHAEFER – Award-winning singer/songwriter and cohost of the Big Daily Blend show every 1st Sunday. See: https://hearjohnny.com/   - WARD HEINRICHS – San Diego employment attorne...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Robert Schueller of Melissa's Specialty Produce about their fabulous fall produce and specialty snacks.  Hear about Muscato Grapes, Pomegranates, and Chocolate Persimmons, all kinds of Winter Squash including Pink Pumpkins, Spaghetti, and Buttercup, plus, their delicious Baby Dutch Potatoes. Other fa...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features musician and composer Rachel Mari Kimber, the National Parks Arts Foundation's Fall 2024 artist-in-residence at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona. This is part two of our conversation as a follow up of her residency. Check out Part One here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/musician-rachel-mari-kimber-i...

Get a Taste of Fall and celebrate Football Season and October being National Cookie Month, Chili Month, Apple Month, and Dessert Month with this episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio foodie podcast featuring Donna George.  Check out Donna's recipes that include all kinds of seasonal favorites, and of course, peanut butter cookies! See: h ttps://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/...

From Hiking and Outdoor Adventures to Festivals, Shopping, Farm Fun and Seasonal Dining, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast focuses on How You Can Celebrate Fall in Tulare County.  Located in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and charming art and...

Get ready to celebrate National Dessert Month and Come Over October on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast. Hear about the recent harvest at the LDV Winery Vineyard, Peggy's wine term of the month, and tips on pairing wine with pie!  CHECK OUT PEGGY'S RECIPE & PAIRING TIPS: - Apple Blueberry Crisp Recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/peggys-apple-and-bl...

From hiking among towering coastal redwoods to experiencing a diverse culinary and art scene, and rich cannabis culture, this episode of Big Blend Radio's WANDER THE WORLD WITH SHARON podcast with Sharon K. Kurtz, focuses on vibrant Oakland, California. Learn more about this dynamic city at https://www.visitoakland.com/   Big Blend Radio's "Wander the World with Sharon" Podcast features award...

tThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as well as the regular brewery tours you can take in this beautiful and historic city.  Featured Guests  - Cliff Mori, owner of Brew-Ed Tours - https://brew-ed.com/   - Big Blend Radio regulars Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild, who own and run The Li...