Rob Hakala
The South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FM
Every Friday Rob Hakala & Beth Foster along with the Morning Team share a few interviews from the show.
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Jul 10, 2026
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Core Beliefs - And How We Can Evolve, More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works 07.07.2025 6:36
A much-needed 'realignment' was had today because Diane Jordan stopped by for our weekly segment, More Comfort Monday, which airs every Monday morning at 7:45 on The South Shore's Morning News . Diane Jordan is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston and she specializes in all things bodily and metaphysical. Today's topic discusses 'Core Beliefs' and the ways in which Diane can help you over...
The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, July 4th, 2025 04.07.2025 30:39
In this episode, Rob was off on vacation for a few days, so first we hear Beth talking with Tim Cahill from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce about Sullivan's Castle Island which has a location at Hanover Crossing. Then, Beth helps our intern Jack with his handwriting by getting on-air cursive lesson. Finally, Rob comes back from vacation and Rob and Beth talk with Bob Terravecchia, the CEO of C...
Google's Gemini is Reading your Messages - Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham 01.07.2025 7:27
Another day, another step into AI land... and David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham is always here to give us the updates! Tech Talk is a weekly segment on The South Shore's Morning News , you can listen to David Snell join the show every Tuesday morning at 8:10. For this week's Tech Talk, David gave us the rundown on the new updates from Google's Gemini AI software and how it is accessing an...
Hypnosis for Mastectomy Surgery - More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston 30.06.2025 6:15
Every Monday morning, The South Shore's Morning News welcomes Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston for More Comfort Monday. For this week's topic, Diane is discussing an extremely important service she offers: This is about two clients. The first client had breast cancer treated in the past. She called for hypnosis when it came back and she needed a double mastectomy. The second clien...
The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, June 27th, 2025 27.06.2025 29:55
Welcome to another week in review! This week Rob and Beth start with Bob Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works for More Comfort Monday - all about a mantra for world peace! David Snell gives us the rundown on the Aflac Data Hack. Also, we talk long distance relationships with Lifestyle Coach Francesca Luca on Love Bites!
Can Long-Distance Relationships Work? Sure… But Let’s Talk Reality 26.06.2025 9:16
Long-distance relationships are tough. I’M NOT A FAN, BUT THAT’S ME. Seriously though…When was the last time you met someone in a long-distance relationship who said: “Oh yeah, my boyfriend lives halfway across the country and it’s… F…I…N…E. FINE!!!!” Unless you're the avoidant type... (Been there. My marriage was long-distance. Full disclosure—I liked it for a while. I’m not still married to him...
Plastic Free July: Nancy Downes from Oceana on Paws n' Claws 24.06.2025 11:59
Paws n' Claws is a weekly segment on The South Shore's Morning News all about the animal and nature world. It airs every Tuesday morning at 9:22. This week, we were pleased to welcome Nancy Downes, the Field Campaigns Manager of Oceana. Oceana is committed to protecting the world's oceans and a large part of that protecting process is making sure trash, especially plastic, stays out of it. It ha...
AFLAC! Another Cyberattack...Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart IT in Wareham 24.06.2025 8:15
Another Tech Talk....another data breach to discuss! At least we have David Snell of ACT Smart IT in Wareham to guide us through these cyberattacks and the best plan to keep our information safe. This week's Tech Talk focuses on the recent cyberattack on insurance company Aflac . If you are a current Aflac member, then there are some important steps to take so that you can be careful with identity...
Mantra for World Peace, More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works 23.06.2025 6:01
More Comfort Monday was needed more than ever on this Monday June 23rd. Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works understood exactly what Rob, Beth, and the WATD listeners needed: a mantra for world peace. Diane Jordan is a Sanskrit Mantra teacher in the lineage of Namadeva Acharya – Thomas Ashley-Farrand, so she wrote a beautiful mantra for everyone to say in the morning: Whenever we are praying for ot...
The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, June 20th, 2025 20.06.2025 29:56
Welcome to another week in review! This week Rob and Beth start with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank as he talks about interest rates and also brings along his youngest son Nick. Then, Beth checks in with our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Finally, with summer here, it's important to think about sunscreen, but is the sunscreen you're using potentially causing mor...
Be Careful WITH Sunscreen!? Dr. John Hayes Explains on Living and Practicing by Design 19.06.2025 11:16
Every Thursday morning at 9:20 during The South Shore's Morning News , Rob and Beth get a "check-up" from their favorite medical professional, Dr. John Hayes during his segment, Living and Practicing by Design. For today's topic, the Dr. explained that some sunscreens may actually be NOT that good for you. There are certain chemicals that can impact our health that we should stay away from. You c...
Ever Found Yourself Nodding Yes While Screaming No on the Inside? Love Bites with Lifestyle Coach Francesca Luca 19.06.2025 9:03
Love Bites is a weekly segment with Lifestyle Coach Francesca Luca on The South Shore's Morning News . You can listen every Wednesday morning at 9:10. We’ve all been there—agreeing to plans we don’t want, taking on extra work we don’t have time for, or saying yes just to avoid awkwardness. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation wondering how you got roped into something (again), this post...
Can Alexa Hear Me? Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham 17.06.2025 7:57
It is Tuesday so that means it is time for Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. For this week's segment, David wanted to discuss the ever-present question on most people's minds when it comes to interactive electronics: Am I being listened to without even knowing!? Amazon's Alexa device is one of the most popular at-home digital assistants so David gave a rundown on how to mini...
We Fix Pain - Part 2 - More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston 16.06.2025 5:32
It is so important to take care of your body - especially when you're feeling any kind of pain. This is where Natural Body Works in Kingston comes in, they are ready to help you alleviate any sort of ache, injury, pain, and beyond! On Diane Jordan's weekly segment on the South Shore's Morning News , More Comfort Monday, she talks about the various services you can find at Natural Body Works. One...
YOU FEEL IT IN YOUR GUT, BUT HOW DO YOU REALLY KNOW IF YOUR PARTNER IS CHEATING? 16.06.2025 7:32
Most of the time… the signs are there. Warning signs stretch out miles behind you—long before the moment of truth arrives. But before we dive into the clues and gut instincts, let’s ask a foundational question: What is cheating, exactly? I got a Facebook question recently: “Is having a friend of the opposite sex—someone you share a deep emotional connection with—considered cheating?” The short ans...
The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, June 13th, 2025 13.06.2025 30:32
Welcome to another edition of the week in review! So exciting as we first talk with actor Steve Schirripa, about his roles on the Sopranos and Blue Bloods. He is coming to Campanelli Stadium in Brockton on June 21st for Soprano's Night at the Rox . Then we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we talk about Apple's new liquid glass design. Finally, it's our Sou...
Sopranos Star Steve Schirripa Talks Brockton Rox Appearance and Series Finale Mystery of Tony Soprano 11.06.2025 11:22
It was an exciting day for the morning show team because Rob and Beth spoke with fan favorite Sopranos star Steve Schirripa , who played Bobby Bacala on the legendary HBO show. Steve is going to hang out at next week's Brockton Rox game on June 21st for Sopranos Night . You can buy tickets to meet Steve by buying tickets through this link. He will be attending a picnic before the game and then i...
New Apple Updates: Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham 10.06.2025 8:13
It is time for our weekly 'software upgrade' with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Since Apple had their Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) yesterday, the tech world is abuzz with all the latest announcements. David Snell wanted to talk about his favorite parts from the WWDC , including the most talked about feature, the Liquid Glass Design. Listen in as we discuss all the cool Appl...
Pain, Be Gone! More Comfort Mondays with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works 09.06.2025 5:15
It is always a great idea to start the week off with a special radio realignment during our weekly segment: More Comfort Mondays with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston. For this week, Diane discussed how clients can feel dramatically better just from a couple sessions of targeted massages and aftercare routines. For one individual suffering from lower back pain and sciatica, Diane we...
The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, June 6th, 2025 06.06.2025 30:35
Welcome to another week in review. First we talk with author and comedian Scott Kerman about his new book on Former Governor Michael Dukakis called: "The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician. A Political Giant and a Comedian Walk into a Kitchen". Then we check in with our favorite bank guy, Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank with financial questions people search for...
Why Do They Always Think I’ll Leave? Signs of Abandonment Issues - Love Bites with Francesca Luca 05.06.2025 9:51
Listener wants to know: Is it clingingness or something deeper? I’ve been dating someone for a few months now, and on the surface, everything’s going well. But I’ve started noticing some red flags—clinginess, a constant need for reassurance, and a lingering fear that I won’t call back or might just disappear altogether. It’s made me wonder, could this be more than just insecurity? The Constant C...
More Comfort Monday: Benefits of Lymphatic Massage - Part 2 - with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston 02.06.2025 5:34
Monday mornings are a great time to get ~realigned~ and that is why Rob and Beth love More Comfort Mondays with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston. More Comfort Monday airs every week at 7:45 on Monday mornings. Diane continued the important discussion of lymphatic massage benefits and how you can utilize it for a variety of ailments. Listen and learn as Diane explains: To learn mor...
The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, May 30th, 2025 30.05.2025 29:48
Welcome to another edition of The South Shore's Morning News: Week in Review. We start first by talking with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank about housing prices. Later, it's Dr. John Hayes with a conversation about summer activities and how to prepare your body. Finally, it's our South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment where we focus on mental health.
Boost Your Health With Summer Fun! Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John Hayes 29.05.2025 9:37
Rob and Beth are very excited for the upcoming summer season: beach days, warm weather, and ocean air are some of the things they absolutely love. During their weekly check up with Dr. John Hayes , summer was the topic of conversation as this favorited season offers New Englanders the chance to get outside, exercise in fresh air, and soak up the sun (without a wind chill of -5). Listen and learn...
High Maintenance Partner: Is it Worth It!? Love Bites with Lifestyle Coach Francesca Luca 29.05.2025 8:28
Francesca Luca is a lifestyle coach and creator Love Bites, which airs every Wednesday morning at 9:10 on The South Shore's Morning News. You can also listen to her on The Francesca Luca Show every Wednesday evening at 8pm. Listener Question: “My boyfriend and I have a great physical relationship, but he’s not available for important events. Is he just high-maintenance, or is he a full-blown narc...
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