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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show features renowned author Dawn Dais who discusses the fifth installment to her best-selling series, “The Sh!t No One Tells You About Divorce” (Hachette Books). After 12 years together, two children, 10 pets, and five properties, Dawn and her partner decided to call it quits. In her latest book, Dawn tries to figure out what happened … and wha...

Heart disease remains the number one killer of women in the United States, killing more women than breast and lung cancer combined. February may be American Heart Month but as Dr. Jacqueline Eubany shares, maintaining good heart health is a lifestyle that can include going for walks, meditating, adding some Mediterranean cuisine to your menu, putting down those cigarettes, and cutting back on alco...

It's all about Mid-Century Modern Architecture in Sunny Palm Springs on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show with the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels (PSPSH), a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kD6ajmhvQUw FEATURED GUESTS: - MICHAEL GREEN -...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer, author, and tour guide Elsa Dixon, who shares her cruising adventures on the MSC Sinfonia. This cruise started in Venice and took her to Croatia, Greece, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the Indian Ocean Islands of Mauritius, Seyechelles, and Reunion, and then to South Africa. Read her story and see...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show features Christine Scypinski, owner and innkeeper of Adobe & Pines Inn Bed & Breakfast up in Taos. Adobe & Pines Inn is centered around a historic 1830's adobe hacienda preserved with its original architectural elements and transformed into one of the most charming, luxurious and romantic h...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Leadership Scholar and Master Trainer Jonathan R. Kroll who discusses his new book, “Preparing Leadership Educators” (Stylus Publishing). WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/MTnuVu5vqDs Perfect for leadership educators–trainers, teachers, coaches, and mentors of all stripes–who want to refresh t...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on where to Eat, Drink & Be Merry in Beer City USA! FEATURED GUESTS - Steve & Karen Wilson - The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast - see:  www.lion-rose.com/ - Nikki Mitchell - Highland Brewing Company - see:  highlandbrewing.com/ - John Godts and Liisa Andreassen - Cottage Cooking Asheville...

From George Washington to JFK, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features who Mike Guardia discusses US Presidents who not only served in the military, but also went to war. Appearing on Big Blend Radio's military history shows every 1st Monday, Mike Guardia is an award-winning military historian, educator, and author of over 20 military history books. His latest books are "...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's new "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show, transformational life coach Shelley Whizin and her friend Darsweil Rogers deep dive into the world of relationships. Hear why healthy relationships are important in both your personal life and professional work, and tips on how to make them work. Read their article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/how-importa...

A new, invitation-only experience from Princess Cruises transports guests nightly to the Mediterranean – no matter where they’re actually sailing – engaging all of their senses with the tastes, sights, sounds, touches, and fragrances of the Mediterranean. The fully immersive 360 is an extraordinary experience, especially for foodies and travelers. Hear all about it on this episode of Big Blend Rad...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show shines the spotlight on Tulare, California's positive growth in business, travel and tourism, and agriculture. Hear how this small agricultural city is growing with opportunities while maintaining it's quality of life and country charm. Featured guest is Donnette Silva Carter, board member of the Sequoia Tourism Council and...

It's all about Wine and Chocolate on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" show featuring Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Along with sharing her tips on wine and chocolate pairings, Peggy explains what "riddling" means, and gives a vineyard update. See her wine & chocolate tips here: https://blen...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Angela Laws, veteran pet sitter and community manager for TrustedHousesitters, a global, pet-loving community on a mission to create a world where pets enjoy their owners’ vacations just as much as they do! Founded in 2010, TrustedHousesitters has connected thousands of pet owners and pet sitters worldwide through their mutual trust and love of animals. htt...

Overcoming life’s many disappointments begins with one thing: grit. But what is grit, and how can we know what it looks like in the sh*tshow of life? Drawing from her own experience and psychology practice, psychologist Eckleberry-Hunt weaves together a collection of gritty stories of survival, hope, and healing in the face of overwhelming pain and adversity. As she explains on this episode of Big...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Ivan Levin, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications for the National Park Trust, who discusses the organization's various programs and achievements. In 1983 National Park Trust was founded by a group of committed individuals passionate about protecting our nation’s parks. Today, the Park Trust benefits from a vibrant community of park enthusiast...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours in England, talks about student and youth travel in England. Hear about the different destinations, attractions, and historic sites that connect with subjects being studied, and other fun places across the country that will appeal to solo or group travel. Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/student...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features Danielle Clode who is a zoologist, biologist, natural history author, and animal expert based at Flinders University in Adelaide Australia. Hear about her new book "KOALA: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future," an amazing journey into the hidden life of the koala, revealing what life is really like up in the trees. More: http...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the upcoming Annual Jefferson Highway Association Conference happening June 7-10, 2023 in Mason City, Iowa. More about the event: https://www.jeffersonhighway.org/event-4605436 Featured Guests: - Roger Bell, President of the Jefferson Highway Association - Sandra Huemann Kelly - Jefferson Highway Association Conference Chair - L...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs goes over California's 2023 Leaves of Absence Rights that include Bereavement Leave, the California Family Rights Act, Healthy Workplace Healthy Families Act, and Emergency Leave. Read his article outlining the new and expanded regulations here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/california-expands-workplace-leaves-o...

From music to museums, and shopping to dining, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her adventures in Nashville, Tennessee. Read her story covering the Sights, Sounds & Flavors of Music City, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-the-sights-sounds-and-flavors-of-nashville-tennessee/ Featured music is "Gloriou...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Professor Alan Tratner, co-founder of Earth Day and the pioneering Environmental Education Group, as well as the Green2Gold Incubator and the National Transition Initiative. Alan discusses the Plastic-Free Packaging Alliance, a non-profit organization helping major companies transition from harmful oil-based plastics to environmentally friendly bio-plastics...

According to FEMA, 40% of Americans live in a disaster zone or state. Add to this the fact that 80% of Americans file insurance claims caused by weather, to the tune of $152 billion a year. This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Garden Gossip" Home & Garden Show features Will Seippel, founder of WorthPoint, who shares tips for preparing your home and valuables in it in case disaster strikes. Will Seip...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show, artist Victoria Chick talks about the symbolism behind the famous “Arnolfini Wedding Portrait” of Giovanni Arnolfini and Giovanna Cenami. This painting was completed in 1434 by Jan van Eyck, a noted Flemish painter. See her article about the painting here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-arnolfini-wedding-portrait/  Victoria Ch...

It's all about Garden Getaways on this debut episode of Big Blend Radio's new 3rd Friday Vacation Station "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). From Lowther Castle in England to Butchart Gardens in Canada, to the Holland Tulip Festival in Michigan, this show covers garden destinations and flower-powered celebrations across th...

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 Trus...