Kefi Life

99. Yia Yia’s Kitchen - Lessons learned! Lessons from author Brianna Koucos’ Kitchen teaches cooking, life skills and traditions in her new children book collection called Yia Yias Kitchen Book Series. Brianna Koucos Today's Lexi:  Παράδοση — Paradosi (Tradition) In Today’s Episode: Meet author Brianna Koucos during a delightful and hopeful conversation with Kiki about preserving legacy, tradition...

98. I am Calm A sweet conversation with Kiki’s niece Anastasia results in valuable calming techniques and breathing exercises to make you calm and allow you to think more clearly.  Kiki and Anastasia Today's Lexi:  Ηρεμία — Iremia (Calm) In Today’s Episode: Kiki speaks with her well versed young niece Anastasia about the methods of staying calm and bringing breath work into your day for focus and...

97. Well Span, Targeted Nutrition & Blue Zones for a Vibrant 2023! The first Kefi L!fe episode of 2023 prepares you for a year of the most essential ways to eat and thrive in your own environment. From Amino Acids to Nature Walks, you’ll step away feeling terrific! Dr. Georgia Andrianopoulos Today's Lexi:  Μπλε — Ble (Blue) In Today’s Episode: Dr. Georgia Andrianopoulos, scientist, and avid humani...

96. Can’t Put a Price Tag on Love As 2022 comes to an end, Kiki shares her Kefi wisdom with one and all.  This monologue is all about the power of love. Kiki Vale Ikarian Sunset Today's Lexi:  ΖΩΗ — ZOI (LIFE) In Today’s Episode: Kiki is reflecting on a year that included the most travel, the most milestones, and a bounce back from the pandemic.  This monologue is all about LOVE! Today's Ola Kala...

95. Christmas in Bethlehem with Sufian Abu Hanna With days before Christmas, Kefi L!fe travels to the place of Jesus' birth - Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine - for a look at this Holy and Preserved town.  Sufian Abu Hanna Today's Lexi:  Εκκλησία — Ekkilisia (Church) In Today’s Episode: Kefi L!fe goes on location to Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine, to learn all about Jesus' birthplace and what Beth...

94. Food, Relationships & the Immune System During the Holidays Georgia D. Andrianopoulos, PhD Founder of Brain Fitness, Inc is here with great tips to eat well and enjoy relationships during the hectic festive season. Dr. Georgia D. Andrianopoulos, PhD Today's Lexi:  Διακοπές — Diakopés (Holidays) In Today’s Episode: Today we are joined by the prestigious Georgia D. Andrianopoulos, PhD Founder of...

93. Holiday Mind-Body Relief Exercise Physiologist Maura Gates opens her toolbox to provide simple tips for being joyful in mind and body this holiday season. Maura and Kiki Today's Lexi:  Eυγενικός — Evgenikós (Kind) In Today’s Episode: Maura Gates - Exercise Physiologist has the tools to help you reduce discomfort and stress so you can experience joy in your mind and body. Discoverable tips and...

92. Activate the Inner Healer Within You via Food Activate the inner healer within when you adopt the benefits of healing foods and simple diets.  Madeline Bucheleres Today's Lexi:  Νόσος — Nosos (Disease) In Today’s Episode: Holistic Health Coach Madeline B takes us on a journey with food and the potential of its healing benefits.  Madeline’s health was a disaster and through her self-advocacy an...

91. You Will Be Found…Reach Out This Thanksgiving! A high school math teacher’s commencement speech provides the perfect Thanksgiving message. Roger Finnell Today's Lexi:  Μαθηματικά — Mathimatiká (Math) In Today’s Episode: Roger Finnell, Fenwick High School Math Teacher in Illinois, celebrates a 91st commencement during the 91st episode of Kefi L!fe. Today, math professor extraordinaire, Roger Fi...

90. Travel Survival Guide to Keep it Ola Kala Conde Nast Magazine’s Top Travel Specialist Mina Agnos returns with viable travel tips for the trip of a lifetime. Mina Agnos Today's Lexi:  Επιβίωση — Epiviosi (Survival) In Today’s Episode: Mina, an inveterate traveler, is listed in Travel + Leisure's A-List of the World's Top Travel Agents and is one of Conde Nast Magazine's Top Travel Specialists....

89. One Man’s Pursuit of What He is Born to Do Leads to a Life in Photography Chicago-based; Ireland-born photographer Barry Butler shares a tale of passion, patience, and photography to live Ola Kala! Barry Butler Today's Lexi:  Επιτυχία — Epitychia (Success) In Today’s Episode: Chicago-based; Ireland-born photographer Barry Butler is on Kefi L!fe to share his exciting work in photography. His ne...

88. Food, Toxins & the Liver Mary Bucheleres of Maria Sofia Naturally Homemade appears to save our liver and feed our body naturally. Mary Bucheleres Today's Lexi:  Συκώτι — Sykoti (Liver) In Today’s Episode: A proficient cook in seasonal and natural methods, Mary Bucheleres chimes into this episode to bring attention to all things food, toxic effects of food, seasonal selections and the importanc...

87. Kiki’s Holy Land Trip Up Close & Personal  A glimpse at the Holy Land as experienced by Kiki! Kiki in Bethlehem Today's Lexi:  Περιπέτεια — Peripéteia (Adventure) In Today’s Episode: Join Kiki on her pilgrimage to the Holy Land.  An adventurous spirit and the urge to feed her mind body and soul leads to travel to the mysterious Middle East to experience the other side of the world where three...

86. Vacations & Wellness with Travelive! President of Travelive, Mina Agnos, shares a wealth of travel trends so you can destress and recharge.  Mina Agnos Today's Lexi:  Ταξίδι — Taxidi (Travel) In Today’s Episode: President of Travelive, an award-winning virtuoso travel management company, Mina Agnos, joins Kefi L!fe with expert information on travel to Greece, Italy and Croatia all in the name...

85. Nutrition and the Brain The nutrition you consume will affect your brain and your life.  This episode looks at food and how you can eat for optimal living. Stella Kalfas Today's Lexi:  Εγκέφαλος — Engéfalos (Brain) In Today’s Episode: President of the Greater Mental Health Association of Chicago, Stella Kalfas, returns to spotlight the value of proper nutrition to feed the brain.  What are som...

84. BE PRESENT! Christiana Cagnoni, Doctor of Chinese Medicine shares the value and the way to be present while keeping life simple. Christiana Cagnoni Today's Lexi:  Θεός — Theos (God) In Today’s Episode: Dr Christiana Cagnoni continues the wellness conversation with the topic of mindfulness and living in the present moment. Something to consider is stagnation, is it a disease? Food, it’s a medic...

83. Slow Down! Let’s give ourselves permission to slow down. Amy Cox Today's Lexi:  Αδεια — Adeia (Permission) In Today’s Episode: All things in moderation. All things in balance. This ancient and wise philosophy – and the related lesson to just slow down! – is the main takeaway behind today’s episode with Amy Cox. Amy is a trained organic gardener and a health and wellness coach who describes her...

82. Ballerina to Poms - A Journey to Stay Well Notre Dame University Student and Pom Squad Team member brings the energy to the community.  Rachel Thompson Notre Dame Poms Squad Today's Lexi: Πανεπιστήμιο — Panepistimio (University) In Today's Episode: A delightful Notre Dame student and Pom Squad team member shares her experience with having fun, staying fit, and motivation on and off the field. ...

81. Athletic Fundraising to Feed Your Spirit! A young woman turns training for a marathon into a fundraiser.  This episode is about how athletic fundraising can feed your spirit! Grace Dekoker Today's Lexi: Μαραθώνας — Marathonas (Marathon) In Today's Episode: A pre-med student organizes her training schedule into a fundraising opportunity to raise money for EMC- Every Mother Counts. A light yet i...

80. Fall - The Season to Clean Up Your Life! Doctor of Chinese Medicine Christiana Cagnoni returns to conclude our Seasonal Wellness Series with a look at how to stay well and cleansed this fall.   Christiana Cagnoni Today's Lexi: Πνεύμονες — Pnévmones (Lungs) In Today's Episode: Dr Christiana Cagnoni joins Kefi L!fe to conclude the Seasonal Wellness Series with a focus on the fall season.  Fall i...

79. The Magic of Olive Oil Olive Oil Expert, Joanne Lacina, highlights the benefits, use, and historical value of extra virgin olive oil and its birthplace, Greece. Joanne Lacina Today's Lexi: Ελαιόλαδο — Elaiólado (Olive Oil) In Today's Episode: Joanne Lacina, Top Taster of olive oil in the world, is here to spotlight the ingredients, the benefits, the value, the uses, and the history of olive oi...

78. Parenting in 2022 Stella Kalfas, President, and CEO of Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago, discusses parenting children in 2022.  Stella’s maxim: Treat them as they are- what you want them to be! Stella Kalfas Today’s Lexi:  Πάλη — Pali (Struggle) In Today's Episode Stella Kalfas, President and CEO of Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago, imparts wisdom for parents to raise h...

77. Just Hummus Hummus: a surprising food source that pleases the taste buds and nourishes the body! David and Peggy Abboud Today’s Lexi:  Γεύσεις — Géfseis (flavors) In today's episode: A successful trader and his wife turn creating flavorful hummus into a full-time career! David and Peggy Abboud of Just Hummus talk to Kiki about all things hummus.  Today find out what is hummus and what are some...

76. An Age-Old View of Food in a New Science World This exciting episode with Kiki Vale reveals that we as humans can combat age by living a vital and energized lifestyle. Stella Metsovas Today’s Lexi:  Ψυχή — Psychí  (Soul) In today's episode: Stella Metsovas, CCN and specialist in food science and human nutrition, chimes in all the way from California to express her love of food as an age-old, s...

75. Age is a State of Mind & Things That Make It So This exciting episode with Kiki Vale reveals that we as humans can combat age by living a vital and energized lifestyle. Kiki Vale Today’s Lexi:  Συναισθήματα — Syn-aisthi-mata (Emotions) In today's episode: Kiki Vale summarizes the building blocks of aging well and aging youthfully.  Can age technically be an arbitrary way for humans to conceptu...