Kefi Life

174: How and Why Ancient Greece is Still Relevant Today On today’s episode. Archeologist Dr. Georgios Koukovasilis joins the podcast to share how ancient Greece is everywhere in the modern world. Dr. Georgios Koukovasilis  Georgios and Kiki  Today's Lexi:  Ancient – Αρχαίος – Archaíos In Today’s Episode: During Kiki’s summer visit to the Temple of Poseidon she had the great honor to meet and conne...

173: Hoosier Sister — Make A House A Home On today’s episode Kiki fills you in on the blessed and beautiful ways to create a home you and yours will thrive in every day. Gretchen and Kiki Today's Lexi:  Φωτογραφία - Fotografía - Photo In Today’s Episode: Q: What exactly makes a house a home? A: The things you find inside, beginning with the people and their favorite stuff.     The people of a home...

172: Kiki’s Greece Guide - 2024 Join Kiki in Greece as she discovers hot spots in Loutraki, Nafplio, Rhodes, Symi and Cape Sounio. Today's Lexi:  Αρχαίος - Archaios - Archaios In Today’s Episode: Friends in Kefi this week you will be energized in the mind, the body and the soul when you journey with Kiki to the land of golden sun, olive oil, philoxenia and so much more.  This week it’s a recap of...

171: Reduce Stress with Hesychasm  Today we are exploring ways to improve and or obtain mental wellness through a practice called hesychasm. Today's Lexi:  φύση - Fysi - Nature  In Today’s Episode: More than ever, stress is killing us. Many people complain about the pace of life and how it prohibits peace of mind and rest. How can we manage this phenomenon more well known to the masses as stress?...

170: Packing Tips for an Epic Trip  Today on this episode Kiki shares some efficient ways to prepare for your journey with proven Travel Packing Essentials. Today's Lexi:  Βαλίτσα - Balitsa - Suitcase  In Today’s Episode: Let’s go on a trip!  Traveling is almost like talking with those of other centuries.  The ancients, those before us, hold many wisdoms, and being on their land and the place of a...

169: Things I’ve learned to Strengthen My Family Relationships When you focus on the family before almost everything else in life, you will be able to keep it together for everyone involved. Join Kiki as she shares tips to strengthen your family.  A mother of 4 and married three decades, her experiences are personal and generational.  How did her first on air radio job influence her on this topic?...

168: Grocery Shopping for the Week A well-thought-out trip to the grocery store will help you and your family be healthy, happy, and even lose weight if necessary. Today's Lexi:  Κρεμμύδι - Kremmydi - Onion In Today’s Episode: Kiki is sharing food shopping wisdom from the Kefi Kitchen.   There is a formula to positive and beneficial food shopping at the grocery store: Know the food groups for each...

167: The Mediterranean Diet – Is It for You? US News and World Report reveals that for 2024 The Mediterranean Diet is the healthiest and best diet to eat to stay healthy and well.  Learn more in this episode. Today's Lexi:  Μέλι - Meli - Honey In Today’s Episode: Kiki is clipping away with her upcoming book.  Today she shares a bit from Chapter 4: THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET. US News and World Report r...

166: FAITH – I Am Greek Orthodox Kiki shares her faith and the value it brings to life. Today's Lexi:  Επιστήμη - Epistimi - Science In Today’s Episode: This week Kiki is sharing highlights in chapter 3 of her upcoming book, which discusses faith.  As destiny will have it, this episode lines up with the upcoming Orthodox Pascha being celebrated on Sunday. What is Orthodoxy?  Who practices and can...

165: Morning Routine – A Good Choice for a Healthy Life A regular morning routine will help you live a healthier and happier life.  Today’s episode highlights the first steps of this journey. Today's Lexi:  Φωσ - Fos - Light In Today’s Episode: Wouldn't it be nice if we all heeded that simple advice to have a GOOD MORNING? In Kiki’s book, the chapter on MORNING ROUTINE is chock full of habits to f...

164: Why Before How Finding and following your purpose begins with “Why.” Everyone needs a Why; today hear the reason.  Today's Lexi:  Αριστεία - Arostia - Disease  In Today’s Episode: Today a looksee at Chapter 1 – Why Before How As I write my chapter, it is rewarding because the action of writing is cathartic, and writing thoughts down on paper clears up things in your own head, bringing an elem...

163: From the Mic to the Pen — A New Direction Creating comes in many forms, and today you learn about Kiki’s next step. Today's Lexi:  ξεκουραση - xekourasi - rest or relaxation In Today’s Episode: A person who loves to create or be purposeful for a greater cause can be multi-dimensional.  Today, Kiki shares and hopefully inspires you to follow your higher calling by sharing her next step, and st...

162: My Sisters and Brother Today get a snapshot of Kiki’s sibling bond. A forever relationship like no other. Today's Lexi:  Συνέχισε - Synéchise - Keep Going In Today’s Episode: Knowing someone from birth constitutes trust and love like no other.  Siblings have this trait, and today Kiki shares a personal story of agape love and tenacity with her sisters and her brother. On this episode listen t...

161: A Balanced Life Thru Ayurveda – and Mother Earth Today MOTHER EARTH becomes our focal point leading to a balanced life with Ayurveda lifestyle consultant Pamella Braga. Pamella Braga Today's Lexi:  Πιπέρ - Pipéri - Pepper In Today’s Episode: If you are searching for yet another way to heal and achieve calm and balance through food, mother nature and your intuition, this episode is for you. A...

160: Get your Summer Body Ready Now! Fitness and Nutrition Expert Brooks Coleman returns with Springtime weight-loss and exercise data driven advice to apply for the warm season. Kiki and Brooks Today's Lexi:   Ανοιξη - Anoixi - Spring In Today’s Episode: Willpower has nothing to do with your success, but showing up again and again does make a positive difference. Get re-energized to seize the war...

159: The Science of Stretching You may think of stretching as something performed only by runners or gymnasts. But we all need to stretch to protect our mobility and independence.   Flexologist Alex Geib joins Kefi L!fe today with more helpful information to get you stretching. Alex Geib Today's Lexi:  Τέντωμα - Tentomo -Stretch In Today’s Episode: We give you a basis for health with the importanc...

158: Intro to Biohacking Kiki is excited to lead you in the direction called Biohacking.  There’s something in it for you. Ola Kala! Today's Lexi:  Συμβουλές - Symvoules -Tips In Today’s Episode: Have you heard of Biohacking?  Today Kiki introduces this novel concept, which includes ancient and time-tested practices that can lead you to a more vibrant and healthier, whole life.  Spend a few minute...

157: Dealing With Grief A personal message from Kiki Kiki Vale In Today’s Episode: Today Kiki discusses dealing with grief. Personal loss has her sharing real-life occurrences and methods to continue on in the face of pain and adversity.  Credits: Music: Spiro Dussias Vocals: Zabrina Hay Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary   🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata...

156: Hammer Down Cancer - Hope on the Horizon Purdue University is hammering down on cancer with research, fundraising and real people making a difference in pursuit of a cure.  Hope is alive. Andy Mesecar; Tony and Kelly Trent Today's Lexi:  Ελπίδα - Elpida - Hope In Today’s Episode: A trip to sunny Naples, Florida for Purdue University President’s Council Back-to-Class weekend proves to informat...

155: Marriage & Relationship Advice throughout the Generations Today four couples including 2 NFL Superbowl husbands, share marriage and relationship advice for a happy life together.  Bri and Kiki Kristin and Kyle Today's Lexi:  Κατανόηση - Katanóisi - Understanding In Today’s Episode: Love is in the air and Kiki is sharing hers with you.  Married for 30 years, Kiki will reveal some tips that...

154: Wellness in the Form of Food, Traditions and Agriculture of Taormina, Sicily. Kiki visits Taormina and gets a first-hand glimpse of the food, traditions, and agriculture of Taormina, Sicily with Medousa Bistro and Suites founder, Thomas Sirago. Kiki and Thomas Today's Lexi:  Ψάρι - Psári - Fish In Today’s Episode: Kiki had the great privilege to travel to Taormina Sicily last summer and exper...

153: Kiki Live in Athens Greece Kiki is live in Athens Greece to reconnect and recharge her Hellenic roots with her sisters.  Kiki, Stacie, and Christina Today's Lexi:  Αδελφή - Adelphi - Sister In Today’s Episode: Kiki shares a personal trip to Greece to show the value in reconnecting with roots and sisters.  Up atop the Acropolis, where the Parthenon was built thousands of years ago, Kiki reflec...

152: Restorative and Blissful Sleep Best Selling Author Barbara Badolati joins us to share natural ways to fall asleep and wake refreshed. Barbara Badolati Today's Lexi:  Υπνος - Ypnos - Sleep In Today’s Episode: Barbara Badolati, a trailblazer in the realm of wellness since 1984, joins us today to shift our nights from sleepless to deep sleep and better health. As a TEDx speaker, a featured medit...

151: Agape Charities – Love in Action Agape Charities puts Love into Action with an exciting Moonstruck Gala. Father Demetre Mott Kiki and Fr. Mott Today's Lexi:  Φιλανθρωπία - Filantrhopia - Charity In Today’s Episode: Agape Charities puts Love into Action with an exciting Moonstruck Gala. Kiki is so excited to emcee this upcoming gala that she decided to spread the good word. Meet Spiritual Advi...

150: Kiki & Nikos live in Elafonisos, Greece Tune into to hear Kiki interview Nikos Mentis, Greek hotel owner about the Greek island of Elafonisos – Why is he exceptional? Nikos Mentis Today's Lexi:  Νησί - Nisi - Island In Today’s Episode: Kiki shares a memorable 2023 summer trip to the Greek island of Elafonisos.  Why is this island known for the most pure, pristine, and clear waters in the...