Kefi Life

149: What Will You Do to Better Yourself in 2024 Ironman Sara Fix returns to join Kiki and daughter Sophia for a look at Improving in 2024. Happy New year from Kiki, Sara, and Sophia In Today’s Episode: A raw and unfiltered conversation with Coach/Iron Man x29 Sara Fix and Kiki and her daughter Sophia about improving and getting more out of 2024. Topics: Training and the brain Showing up Posture I...

148: A Culinary Veggie Experience on the Greek Island — Milos Part 2 Greek Chef Yiannis Tsagkalos returns to talk food and veggies on the Greek Island of MILOS.  Yiannis Tsagkalos Today's Lexi:  Σέλινο - Selino - Celery In Today’s Episode: Last summer Kiki and family visited the Greek island of Milos for the first time, but not the last. In typical Greek fashion, the hospitality, food, and Thalass...

147: A Culinary Experience on the Greek Island — Milos Part 1 Greek Chef Yiannis Tsagkalos is curating a culinary experience like no other on the Greek Island of MILOS.  Yiannis Tsagkalos Today's Lexi:  Φαγιτο - Fagito - Food In Today’s Episode: Last summer Kiki and family visited the Greek island of Milos for the first time, but not the last. In typical Greek fashion, the hospitality, food, and T...

146: 27 Sentences That Will Help You Get Leaner Than 98% of The Population with Coach Brooks Coleman Precision Nutrition Coach Brooks Coleman shares 27 sentences that will help you get leaner than 98% of the population.  Part 2 Brooks Coleman Today's Lexi:  πεζοπορία - Pezoporia - Hiking In Today’s Episode: Brooks has helped many people get to their best self — including one man who lost 100 pound...

145: 27 Sentences That Will Help You Get Leaner Than 98% of The Population with Coach Brooks Coleman Precision Nutrition Coach Brooks Coleman shares 27 sentences that will help you get leaner than 98% of the population.  Part 1 Brooks Coleman Today's Lexi:  Βάρος - Varos - Weight In Today’s Episode: Brooks has helped many people get to their best self — including one man who lost 100 pounds. Disco...

144: The Greek Language, a myriad of Ideas & Concepts – Inspiring Self Reflection Dr. Anastasia Giannakidou, Frank J. McLoraine Professor of Linguistics at the University of Chicago, enlightens us today to learn more about ourselves with ancient and powerful ideas/concepts found in the Greek Language. Dr. Anastasia Giannakidou Today's Lexi:  Γλώσσα - Glossa - Language In Today’s Episode: A fas...

143: A Thanksgiving Message from Kiki Kiki takes a minute to reflect on Thanksgiving and you! Happy Thanksgiving from Kiki  In Today’s Episode: Take a few minutes to listen to Kiki share her thoughts on the day of giving thanks with you in mind. Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!  Credits: Music: Spiro Dussias Vocals: Zabrina Hay Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary   🫒 Purchase the finest, yu...

142: The Essential Thanksgiving Table PBS “The Great American Recipe” contestant Ted Pappas sets your essential Thanksgiving table in this episode! Ted Pappas Today's Lexi:  Ευχαριστία - Efxaristia -Thanksgiving In Today’s Episode: PBS’ "The Great American Recipe" contestant Ted Pappas returns to Kefi L!fe to set your Essential Thanksgiving Table.  Ted and Kiki met at his set, his kitchen, to cur...

141: Boost Your Immunity!   Registered Dietician Dawn Jackson Blatner has proven strategies to boost your immunity with food the gut, your lifestyle and sleep. Dawn Jackson Blatner Today's Lexi:  Θρεπτικός – Threptikos – Nutrient In Today’s Episode: Dawn Jackson Blatner*, RDN, CSSD and Shape Magazine contributor re connects with Kiki to catch up on proven strategies to boost your immune system dur...

140: A Sommelier’s Wine Tips - from European to Non-Alcoholic and the Microbiome.  Sommelier of the Year Alex Sarovich is serving up wine chat with a look at European, non-alcoholic and Little Saint in Healdsburg, California. Alexandria Sarovich Today's Lexi:  Κρασί - Krasi - Wine In Today’s Episode: Next Wave Sommelier of the Year Alexandria Sarovich joins Kefi L!fe to bring a wealth of wine info...

139: Father & Son Doctors Talk Strong Bones for Life, Service & Medicine.  This week Drs. Liston and Liston join Kiki to connect all the dots with your bones.  From tips to supplements and a few humerus jokes in the middle, you will enjoy this friendly yet helpful interview to get and keep you strong! Dr. Michael Liston Dr. Michael Liston Jr Today's Lexi:  Οστά - Osta (or Kokola) - Bones ...

138: Grounding- The Simple Self Care Remedy Kiki goes grounding and taps into what the doctors and researchers say about this ancient therapy, which provides many health benefits for the whole person. Kiki reflects in her garden Today's Lexi:  Χοταρι - Chotari -Grass In Today’s Episode: Grounding, also known as earthing, is an ancient therapy which continues to be practiced for many health benefit...

137: From PBS to Ted’s Everyday Eats – Home Cook Ted Pappas Creates the Best Recipes with Food, Family and Memories This week on Kefi L!fe we are excited to chat with “The Great American Recipe,” contestant Ted Pappas about food, family and memories. Ted Pappas Today's Lexi:  Μετανάστης - Metanastis - Immigrant In Today’s Episode: Kefi L!fe goes behind the scenes of the PBS show “The Great America...

136: What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger: An Ironman’s Testimony Kefi L!fe kicks off mental awareness month with an Iron Man’s testimony about staying mentally strong during life-threatening adversity.  Sara Fix - Ironman Sara Fix Today's Lexi:  Κάθε μέρα - Kathe Mera - Everyday In Today’s Episode: A two-time, seventh-place world Ironman Champion, Sara Fix kicks off Mental Awareness Month dur...

135: Mindful Movement Personal Trainer and Barefoot Specialist Nikki Graybill share the reason and the way to mindful movement for balanced health. Nikki Graybill Today's Lexi:  Προσεκτικόs - Prosektikos -Mindful In Today’s Episode: Which exercise keeps us connected as a human? The powerhouse of all excises: The Squat! Learn the correct form to perform it. Does mindset make a difference in the way...

134: Why Mushrooms? Chicago’s Premiere Organic Gourmet Mushroom Farm is all about your wellbeing.  Owner Johnny and Mycologist Matt are dishing out the Fungetarian love during this episode of Kefi L!fe. Johnny, Kiki, and Matt Today's Lexi:  Λουλούδια - Louoloudia - Flowers In Today’s Episode: Johnny and Matt enlighten all of us on the love mushrooms provide for the mind, body and spirit.  Discover...

133: Joy with Tablespaces and Charcuterie Boards Entrepreneur Mel Pugh brings your dining vision to life with her artistic customized Charcuterie boards and Tablescapes.  Mel Pugh Charcuterie  Today's Lexi:  Χαρά - Chara - Joy In Today’s Episode: Before you know it, the holidays will be here, and the Kefi L!fe Team wants to help you create an unforgettable meal experience.  Our guest, business dev...

132: Gab It Out Girls — Moving The Gab It Out Girls return to get us past the emotional block of moving our stuff. Linda and Meredith Kiki, Linda and Meredith Today's Lexi:  Οργανώνω - Organóno - Organize In Today’s Episode: Linda and Laura of Gab It Out (Garage, Attic, Basement) are with Kiki to talk you through your clutter and help you conquer the move of a lifetime. Get clear, calm, and unclut...

131: How Does Your Past Affect Your Physical Health? Maura Gates holds a Masters in Exercise Physiology.  As an Athletic Trainer, today she will guide us through the Activation process on how to release pain and painful emotions.  Maura Gates Kiki and Maura Today's Lexi:  Eμφαδένας - Lemfadenas- Lymph node In Today’s Episode: Meet Athletic Trainer Maura Gates.  With a Masters in Exercise Physiolog...

130: Elevate Yor Next Meal with PremOla Granola PremOla Granola, a mother and son business, brings a healthy, delicious, and nutritious 20-year formulated food to your table.  Kiki, Lisa, and Ben Today's Lexi:  Καρύδι - Karýdi - Nut In Today’s Episode: Today we have the tale of PremOla Granola, and how one mother and son brought their household snack routine to the community. Over twenty years ago...

129: Southernish Personalized Culinary Experiences with Joe and Linsey Rousey  Personal Chef Joseph and Linsey Rousey are Southernish!  An exciting Southern + Contemporary food concept which honors In-Home Hospitality with organic, delicious home-cooked meals. Joe and Linsey Rousey Kiki, Joe, and Linsey Today's Lexi:  Καπνιστό - Kapnistó - Smoked In Today’s Episode: Southernish Chef Joe (A 10 year...

128: Italian Nostalgia with Modern Taste — Jo Marie Scaglia’s Inspiration A third generation Italian, a foodie at heart and a lifelong cook, Jo Marie Scaglia is the heart behind Caffetteria Café, The Mixx and MW Maven.  Get inspired with her passion for food, kitchen meditations and ingredients that connect old-school recipes with modern taste. Jo Marie Scaglia Today's Lexi:  Κοινότητα - Koinótita...

127: Integrative Mental Health = HOPE Dr. Toula Kelikian joins Kefi Life® to talk about microbiome, relationships, sleep, self-regulation and more!  Dr. Toula Kelikian Kiki and Toula Today's Lexi:  Νοσοκόμα - Nosokoma - Nurse In Today’s Episode: Toula Kelikian is a professor of nursing and a uniquely compassionate professional with over 40 years of experience and a PHD in integrated mental health....

126: Flourish & Live Your Best Life with Organic Juices Nutritionist Kaitlin Soto, owner and operator of Flourish Juice Co. joins the show today! Kaitlin believes that food is medicine, and everyone deserves to feel their best and flourish! Tune in to hear how Kaitlin turned her passion for nutrition into a successful, sustainable juice business! She is dedicated to educating others on how to...

125: The Power of Mushrooms There’s a new substitute in town, and it’s low calorie, vegetarian, vegan non-GMO and USDA Organic.  Windy City Mushrooms is this week’s guest on Kefi L!fe. Johnny, Kiki, and Matt Mushrooms Kiki, Johnny, and Matt with Mushrooms Today's Lexi:  Μανιτάρι - Manitári - Mushroom In Today’s Episode: Meet the very cool and very knowledgeable Johnny and Matt of Windy City Mushro...