Kefi Life

199: Kefi Life – Unveils a New Chapter The new Kefi Life look is timeless, classic, holistic and nostalgic.   Everyone can relate.   Meet the designer. Manos Today's Lexi:  Κύκλο – Kýklos – Circle In Today’s Episode: Kefi Life is experiencing pangs of excitement as our team looks forward to the empowering, exhilarating and joyful, official unveiling of our new updated, clean and classic meaningful...

198: Support Small Business – The Fruit Store The real-life stories of the legendary Fruit Store in Hinsdale, Illinois spotlights the value of small local business. John Yurchek Today's Lexi:  Πεπόνι – Pepóni – Melon In Today’s Episode: We discover the value of small and local business. The Hinsdale Fruit Store is a shining example of a small business which creates a vibrant community and fosters...

197: Building a Better America Through Education and Hellenism Robert Buhler, Chairman of the Board, for The Pan-Hellenic Scholarship Foundation, explains the value of mentoring and scholarships. Robert & Kiki Today's Lexi:  Μέντορας – Méntoras – Mentor In Today’s Episode: Kiki visits with Robert Buhler, Chairman of the Board for the prestigious PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation, about the va...

196: Official Kick-off to Summer with Estia Naples Dean Pashalis of Estia helps us kick off summer celebrating culture, food and family. Kiki and Dean Today's Lexi:  Φεστιβάλ – Festivál – Festival In Today’s Episode: Here at Kefi Life, we are excited to officially kick off summer with food indoors and out. Kiki is fired up to share her interview with Dean Pashalis, owner of the newly opened Estiat...

195: Herbs & Mental Wellness How do herbs act as medicine? Today's Lexi:  Λιβάνι – Livani – Frankincense In Today’s Episode: It’s National Mental Health Awareness month and Kefi Life is sharing the power of herbs and their medicinal purpose.  Kiki will visit with a Greek herbalist – Vasilia – who healed herself with food and herbal vegetation.   Credits: Music: Spiro Dussias Vocals: Zabrina Ha...

194: Coping Strategies for Mental Health Forensic Psychiatric Nurse Yianna Papadeas visits with Kiki about the importance of caring for your mental health. Today's Lexi:  Ωμος – Omos – Shoulder In Today’s Episode: It’s National Mental Health Awareness month and Kefi Life is joining the conversation with Forensic Psychiatric Nurse Yianna Papadeas.  Yianna, at the publishing of this episode, has jus...

193: The POWER of a NAP Sleep inertia in the form of a short nap will add years to your life and life to your years.  Today’s topic is the POWER NAP Today's Lexi:  Συνήθειa – Synítheia – Habit In Today’s Episode: My father, Tasso, God rest his soul, lived to the age of 90.  He naturally abided by a healthy, Mediterranean lifestyle.   All my life I was struck by his habits; slow chewing of whole fo...

192: The Garden – A Virtuous Activity Gardening is good for the soul and great for uniting one generation to the next.  Join George the Greek with a close up on tomatoes, green beans, grandchildren, and more. Today's Lexi:   Ήλιος – Ílios – Sun In Today’s Episode: A Greek immigrant, George, brings his youthful love and experience of his of garden in Greece to America.  What are the secrets to pick...

191: The Healing Benefits of Ancient Gardens — Yesterday & Today Thousands of years ago, the ancient civilizations created gardens to help the community achieve a sense of balance, harmony and peace.  Today we explore this beauty of a garden and wellness. In Today’s Episode: Do you ever need a respite from the world and all the noise in it? Are you looking for a place which eases the mind and...

190: One Hellenic Woman’s Journey to Success We are wrapping up WOMEN’s HISTORY MONTH with lessons from a strong and beautiful Hellenic Woman—Dr. Georgia Andrianopolis. Georgia and Kiki Dr. Georgia on Olympus Today's Lexi:  Εντερο – Entero – Gut In Today’s Episode: Today, friend, you are in for a special treat because you will hear a first-hand story of one woman’s journey to success while holding...

189: The Unsung Woman Women are by nature -nurtures and we are natural leaders.  Let’s celebrate Women’s History Month honoring the unsung woman. Today's Lexi:  Μήνας – Minas – Month In Today’s Episode: Happy Women’s History Month. So much to celebrate. There are many notable and accomplished women all over the world.... women who have achieved tremendous accolades and they are well known.    Ther...

188: Agape — Love: The Many Meanings Today we explore a word in the Greek language which withstands the test of time and can break all sorts of barriers. In Today’s Episode: Did you know that a few days ago, on February 9, International Greek language day was celebrated?    The Greek language, once you investigate it, is mysterious and beautiful.  It is also mathematical and poetic.    Today we ex...

187: The Mediterranean Diet & Heart Health Benefits Registered Dietician Elena Paravantes returns for a look at the Mediterranean Diet and how it benefits the heart and more. Elena Paravantes Today's Lexi:  Ελιά – Elia – Olive In Today’s Episode: Today Kiki reunites with fellow Hellene – Registered Dietician Elena Paravantes for an in-depth discussion on the Mediterranean Diet and its heart he...

186: Emotional Health with Organization Did you know that things, if you have too many of them in one space, cluttered all over the place, can disrupt your mental and physical well-being?  Today Kiki directs you to an organized life. Today's Lexi:  Μυαλό – Myalo – Mind In Today’s Episode: Today Kiki shares a personal experience working with organizational professionals.   She shares beneficial and...

185: Kiki’s Top 20 Reads Ready to soar this year by reading books?  Want to live healthier and happier…this show is about you and words and how they make your life more wonderful. Today's Lexi:  Βιβλίο – Vivlio – Book In Today’s Episode: “Reading has many positive health benefits. Reading every day may lead to a longer life, slower cognitive decline, improved sleep, reduced stress, and more.” Let’...

184: Happy 2025! Happy 2025 New Year Greeting From Kiki!    Credits: Music: Spiro Dussias Vocals: Zabrina Hay Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary   🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at KefiLife.com !🫒 Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul! Insta: @kefilife_ LinkedIn: Kiki Vale KefiLife....

183: Greek Holiday Traditions The holidays are better celebrated with traditions.  Kiki shares the Greek Holiday Traditions of family, faith and food with you and yours during this episode. Today's Lexi:  Πίστη – Pisti – Faith In Today’s Episode: Traditions run deep in many households, especially those of Greek homes.  The holidays are a beautiful time to celebrate the traditions you have develope...

182: Tribute to Loved Ones Lost and Remembered  What can we do to ease the pain of loss?  Memory Eternal a beautiful tribute to those we miss. Today's Lexi:  Φόρος – Foros – Tribute In Today’s Episode: It’s starting to happen…people and pets I absolutely love and adore are passing away. Because I love with all my heart, the void of these lost loved ones becomes prevalent during the holidays.  Mayb...

181: Gratitude — Kefi Style  Yiasas! Friends—Happy Thanksgiving to you. You got yours truly Kiki Vale live with a special Kefi l!fe message: I'm grateful for you!!! At the end of 2024 Kefi L!fe the podcast is nearing a four-year anniversary. I could not keep going if it were not for you, your support and your listenership. There are big announcements coming next year about Kefi L!fe, but in the me...

180: Q4 Wellness Check It’s a Q4 – fourth quarter – wellness check for your health.  Kiki helps you plan a successful end of year with actions to preserve your mind, body and spirit sanity. Today's Lexi:  Ευεξία – Evexia – Wellness In Today’s Episode: There are four quarters in a calendar year.  How you plan those are indicative of the success you will enjoy or not enjoy.  Today, Kiki analyzes qua...

179: The Four Pillars of Weight Loss – Lessons Learned Proven strategies, tips and experience which shed light on the safe and effective way to lose weight and keep it off for good.  This episode is authentically from the heart. Today's Lexi:  Μικρό – Mikro – Small In Today’s Episode: Kiki shares with you her personal weight loss journey focusing on four pillars.  As an Integrative Nutrition gradu...

178: Feel Better with Natural Remedies Would you love to feel better without the side effects and harshness of pills? Today we introduce you to natural remedies to relieve you, support your health and make you feel better naturally. Today's Lexi:  Πονοκέφαλο – Ponokefalo – Headahce In Today’s Episode: The Chinese, Egyptians, and ancient Greeks each prescribe to a method of feeling better through t...

177: Ithaki — The Journey Home Join Kiki this week as she shares highlights of her self-discovery voyage to Ithaka, Athens and Meteora in Greece. Kiki in Greece Today's Lexi:  Θάλασσα – Thalassa – Sea In Today’s Episode: This episode is the story of “Live a life you will remember.” A wedding invitation to take place on the mythical and magical island of Ithaka prompts Kiki to pack her bags and hea...

176: The Power of Positive  Today is a lesson in Positivity. In front of Agia Irini Today's Lexi:  Πιστεύω – Pistevo – Believe In Today’s Episode: Positive thoughts breed positive experiences and a positive life. People all over the world seek positivity, but negative thoughts do not discriminate. No matter the size color or gender, the negative has a way of creeping in and taking over at times. W...

175: Nighttime Routine   This week we are pulling back the covers and getting back to the basics of a good night’s sleep. Today's Lexi:  Υπνος – Ypnos – Sleep In Today’s Episode: When you were a child did your mom or dad read you a bedtime story? Did you have a special way to fall asleep or did you fall asleep once your head hit the pillow? This week we are pulling back the covers and getting back...