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Imagine a luxurious escape, a hidden coastal sanctuary that’s very charming yet sophisticated. Could there be such a place? There is, and as travel writer Terrie Guthrie shares on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, it’s Watersound Club’s Camp Creek Inn on the 30A corridor in the Florida Panhandle.Camp Creek Inn, opened in 2023, is a 75-room luxury boutique hotel that evokes thoughts of a sprawling elite country club. The attention to detail in the staff, grounds, landscaping, architecture, and decor is Southern, intentional, timeless, and inviting. Read Terri's article about it all, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/camp-creek-inn/ Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Follow this podcast here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1chVylr9kzBMftUgBoLS-m  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUCCESS EXPRESS Business & Career Show features author, professional coach, and organizational trainer Rita Sever who discusses the good, the bad, and the possible when it comes to human resources.Topics of discussion include:- What does a good HR department cover? - What are some traits of a good HR person? - When and how does HR not work? - How does it impact staff when HR is not trusted? - What is the best possible role of HR?- What does HR need to do their best?- What impact does effective HR have on staff, leadership, bottom line? Rita Sever is a regular expert guest on Big Blend Radio. She is the author of “SUPERVISION MATTERS: 100 Bite-sized Ideas to Transform You and Your Team,” and “LEADING FOR JUSTICE: Supervision, HR, and Culture.” Learn more at https://supervisionmatters.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show features writer, author, and educator Joanne De Simone who discusses her memoir "Fall and Recovery: Raising Children with Disabilities through Lessons Learned in Dance." Out on September 17, 2024 through She Writes Press, this raw and transformative book that captures how she used lessons of modern dance in her journey through motherhood with two children with disabilities. Joanne De Simone is a graduate of Hunter College with degrees in dance and special education. After dancing professionally with companies including José Limón and Dianne McIntyre, she dedicated her life to teaching children with disabilities and supporting families. Currently, Joanne is a special education advocate for the Alliance of Private Special Education Schools of North Jersey. Her writing has appeared numerous publications and she is a contributing author to “Barriers and Belonging: Personal Narratives of Disabilities.” Joanne and her son, Sebastian, were instrumental in a legislative change allowing students with intellectual disabilities to participate in NCAA D3 intercollegiate sports. Follow Joanne's blog, here: https://special-educationmom.com/ This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Show. Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's TOAST TO THE ARTS Show features Marc Saltarelli, an award-winning director with work in both narrative and documentary filmmaking. Hear about his latest film, STUDIO ONE FOREVER.A beacon of dancing and freedom for gay men looking for identity in a world that saw them as outcasts, Studio One was a haven and the blossoming center of nightlife in West Hollywood. From merging the gay community and Hollywood elites like Bette Davis and Jimmy Stewart to being at the forefront of the LBGTQ+ rights movement and the fight against the AIDS crisis, the venue was more than just a disco, it was a movement.STUDIO ONE FOREVER, the untold story of America's iconic gay disco, world premiered at Outfest Los Angeles in July 2023 and was selected by over twenty festivals to date, garnering several audience choice awards. It was an Austin Film Festival jury award nominee for best documentary and won Best of Fest at the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuHmJhq_LJI STUDIO ONE - Coming soon to Theaters, VOD & BluRay: September 13-19 - Landmark Sunset in West HollywoodOctober 3rd - Laemmle NoHo - with Q&AOctober 8th - Available on all VOD platformsFull details at https://marcsaltarelli.com/  This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" Podcast. Check out our network of shows, here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features debut author Ann Lowry who discusses her novel, "The Blue Trunk."When Ann Lowry inherited an ancestor's blue travel trunk, she had no idea that this artifact was about to take her on a three-year journey of discovery. She was told that the trunk’s previous owner, a great-great aunt, had been institutionalized for insanity. Despite meticulous genealogy research, she was unable to uncover any facts about her and concluded that she must have spent her entire adult life in an asylum. Lowry was inspired to write "The Blue Trunk" (Sept. 10, 2024, Koehler Books) to help reclaim her ancestor’s voice and shed light on these all-too-common institutionalizations. Seamlessly weaving historical fiction with contemporary life, Lowry’s tale explores identity, strength, and connection across decades. Visit: https://www.annlowry.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast observes National Atrial Fibrillation Month (September). Often called AFib or AF, which is the most common type of heart arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat that can increase your risk for stroke.Dr. Jacqueline Eubany is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/  New episodes of "Heart Healthy Living with Dr. Jackie" air every 2nd Wednesday. Follow the Podcast: https://hearthealthyliving-drjackie.podbean.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Taryn Scher who gives an overview of what visitors can experience year-round in Greenville, South Carolina....and why many vistors become locals!From delicious food and drink to a charming Main Street, a bustling art scene, bike-friendly attitude, picturesque parks, fun-filled festivals, and sweet Southern hospitality, experience what turned "America’s Friendliest City" into one of America’s hottest destinations and one of The New York Times' "52 Places to Go in 2023". Yeah, that Greenville! Plan your visit at https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In observance of World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10) and National Suicide Prevention Month (Sept), this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on Johnny Schaefer's new song "When It's Your Kid" as well as teen suicide prevention and the pressures youth face today. Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/CfqF8q1BgQc?feature=shared FEATURED GUESTS: - JOHNNY SCHAEFER - Award-winning singer/songwriter https://hearjohnny.com/ - LINDA CORELY - Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker of "Parkland: Healing a Community and a Nation https://daydreamproductionhouse.com/ - GEOFFREY LEVIN - Musician, composer, singer/songwriter https://www.geofflevin.com/ - SUSAN HOLDER - Vocalist, Manager for Melissa Manchester Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features filmmaker Amy Nicholson who discusses her documentary "Happy Campers." The film chronicles the final days of a working-class summer colony in a scrappy trailer park that just happens to hold the secret to a rich life.In a waterfront campground off the coast of Virginia, residents spend their summers living spitting distance apart in rust-bitten RVs. They chuckle about the modest rent they pay for a million-dollar location, but what makes them the luckiest people in the world is more than just stunning sunsets, it’s the community they’ve created.Beneath cliched trailer park stereotypes lies an unlikely utopia where all are welcome. Neighbors help each other out, and share everything from power tools to simple pleasures. Loneliness and isolation are inconceivable. When their affordable paradise is sold to developers, the residents brace for eviction and the loss of friendships that span generations. They hold tight to their final days in the sun. The well-heeled crowd that takes their place will never be as wealthy.Learn more: https://www.happycampers.film/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about Fun Times in LaGrange, Georgia on this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark. LaGrange is a small town in western Georgia filled with history and charm. Located halfway between Atlanta and Chattanooga, this destination has several historic homes and gardens to experience, as well as restaurants, bakeries, a winery, brewery, museums, and an old-fashioned Soda Fountain. Check out Jo article's about LaGrange and this online jigsaw puzzle of Hills & Dales Garden in LaGrange: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/have-fun-in-lagrange-georgia/  Jo Clark is a travel writer and photographer based on South Carolina’s Grand Strand. She has a thirst for knowledge, history, great food, and wine! Her Big Blend Radio podcast "Jo Goes Everywhere!" airs every 2nd Sunday at 7pm EST. Follow the show on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yfkjm8sd  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Show features Thomas Miller, acclaimed aerial cinematographer who filmed Zion and Olympic National Parks for the new National Geographic series, "National Parks: USA." Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/z42Ph8A2Uh8?feature=shared From Zion and Yellowstone to Katmai, the Everglades and Olympic, each park presents its own cast of animal characters. NATIONAL PARKS: USA features a blend of wildlife weaved seamlessly with stories of rich culture, history and geological landmarks. In addition to illuminating each park’s beauty, set against the backdrop of dynamic wildlife, NATIONAL PARKS: USA reveals Indigenous stories from some of today’s tribes to link the past with the present, highlighting the importance these lands have had through countless generations and the need for these national treasures to remain for the future. You can stream the series now on Hulu: https://on.natgeo.com/3Qor0Ko Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork Featured images courtesy of National Geographic.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" Show features Jeff Reed, showrunner and cinematographer of the new National Geographic series, "National Parks: USA." From Zion and Yellowstone to Katmai, the Everglades and Olympic, this five-part series features a blend of wildlife weaved seamlessly with stories of rich culture, history and geological landmarks.As Jeff shares, NATIONAL PARKS: USA reveals Indigenous stories from some of today’s tribes, linking the past with the present, and highlighting the importance these lands have had through countless generations and the need for these national treasures to remain for the future.Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/z42Ph8A2Uh8?feature=shared Starting Sept. 8, 2024, "National Parks: USA" Is available on the National Geographic channel on Hulu: https://on.natgeo.com/3Qor0Ko Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" talks about her sailing adventures on an 8-day yacht club flotilla in the Puget Sound. Destinations included Poets Cove Marina in Bedwell Harbour, Ganges and the Salt Spring Marina, Telegraph Harbour, and Hornby Island.Read Linda's article about her experiences, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/adventures-on-an-8-day-yacht-club-flotilla/ Travel writer Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1LoD5wiSJu4NM4KZxuJYoj Follow Diva Linda's adventures here: https://allingoodtaste.info/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features Jeff Reed, showrunner and cinematographer of the new National Geographic series, "National Parks: USA." Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/z42Ph8A2Uh8?feature=shared From Zion and Yellowstone to Katmai, the Everglades and Olympic, each park presents its own cast of animal characters. This five-part series features a blend of wildlife weaved seamlessly with stories of rich culture, history and geological landmarks. Along with a discussion about the biodiversity in our parks, and the threats some species are facing, Jeff also talks about how they captured some of the incredible footage you can see in the series. Starting Sept. 8, 2024, "National Parks: USA" Is available on the National Geographic channel on Hulu: https://on.natgeo.com/3Qor0Ko Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast airs every 4th Friday, with expisodes througout the month, in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: http://margotcarrera.etsy.com/ Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork Images featured, courtesy of National Geographic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features musician and composer Rachel Mari Kimber, the National Parks Arts Foundation's Fall 2024 artist-in-residence at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona.Rachel Mari Kimber is a musically creative artist from Wales, UK. She composes, sings, plays guitar and cello, orchestrates, harmonises, teaches, and produces, all from the heart. She also plays cello and sings for the band Black Forest Society, and also for Happy Joy Harmony. More: https://freeyourspiritheal.wixsite.com/love  Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation's unique artist residency programs in parks across the country at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From local honey and Medjool dates to jalapeno peanut brittle and all kinds of salsas, relishes, and preserves, celebrate the sweet and spice of September with this episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio foodie podcast featuring Donna George.Check out Donna's recipe for Pita Pockets with Chinese Chicken-Peanut Sauce: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/pita-pockets-with-chinese-chicken-peanut-sauce/ Open from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition for farm fresh peanuts, culinary gifts, and sweet treats. Shop online year-round and learn more at https://thepeanutpatch.com/  The Peanut Patch podcast airs every 1st Friday at 12pm Arizona Time. Listen to episodes and follow the show here: https://peanut-patch.podbean.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Dark Sky Festival to the Tulare Chamber Crush Party, a country fair and unique musical concert, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast focuses on early fall fun in Tulare County. Located in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and charming art and agricultural communities including Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Dinuba, Porterville, Three Rivers, Lindsay, and Woodlake. Featured guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include Holly Brown - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia, and Cassidy Collins - Tulare Chamber of Commerce. Plan your visit with these websites mentioned in the podcast:- Sequoia Tourism Council: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm - Visit Visalia - https://www.visitvisalia.com/ - Tulare Chamber of Commerce: http://www.tularechamber.org/ - Big Blend Radio interview with painist Hunter Noack: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/classical-pianist-hunter-noack-in-haleakala-national-park/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2024) and International Grenache Day (Sept. 20) on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast. Hear about the start of the harvest season at the LDV Winery Vineyard, Peggy's wine term of the month, and tips on pairing wine wih spicy Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. Check out Peggy's pairing tips and recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/pairing-wine-with-mexican-fare/ Featuring Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona, "Wine Time with Peggy" airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm Arizona time. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/42j5zucj Learn more about LDV Winery at https://ldvwinery.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's WANDER THE WORLD WITH SHARON podcast with Sharon K. Kurtz, she shares her experience with Pursuit Glacier Park Collection, where she and 5 other travel writers learned the art of fly fishing.The Middle Fork of the Flathead River, bordering Glacier National Park in Montana, is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, stunning scenery, and exceptional rafting and fishing opportunities. But what truly sets it apart for a fly-fishing float is the thrill of navigating rapids, adding an adventurous twist to the experience amidst breathtaking wilderness. Read about Sharon's adventures, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/fly-fishing-the-flathead-river/ Big Blend Radio's "Wander the World with Sharon" Podcast features award-winning travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz. New episodes air every first Wednesday at 12pm CST at https://wandertheworldwithsharon.podbean.com/ Sharon Kurtz is an accomplished travel writer and award-winning photographer based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to exploring the world and sharing her adventures through compelling storytelling. Her travels have taken her to more than 50 countries on six continents—her carry-on is always packed, ready for the next adventure. Enjoy Sharon’s writing at https://sharonkkurtz.com/.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for Halloween with this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show that focuses on Heavy Mountain Music and Beer Fest, held Oct 25-26, 2024 at the Orange Peel and Burial Beer's Eulogy. Featuring an array of iconic artists and genre spanning acts, exclusive pours from the area’s finest breweries, and hair-raising visual installations to set the mood for the southeast’s heaviest Halloween party! Check out the music line up and get your tickets, here: https://www.heavymountainfest.com/ Featured Guests are festival organizer Ray Worth, and Big Blend Radio regulars Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild, who own and run The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/  Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/   This episode is also being shared and featured on other Big Blend Radio Network Channels including the "Big Daily Blend," "A Toast to The Arts," "Eat, Drink & Be Merry," and "Rants, Raves & Rock 'n Roll." Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show with award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia honors two Hispanic US Military Heroes, Alfred Velazquez Rascon and Raul Perez "Roy" Benavidez.ALFRED VELAZQUEZ RASCON is a retired US Army lieutenant colonel. In 2000, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions as a medic near Long Khánh Province during the Vietnam War. On more than one occasion Rascon exposed himself to enemy fire and grenades by covering the bodies of those whom he was aiding with his own. In addition to Vietnam, Rascon also served as a medical officer in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. MASTER SERGEANT RAUL PEREZ "ROY" BENAVIDEZ was a US Army soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his valorous actions in combat near Lộc Ninh, South Vietnam on May 2, 1968, while serving as a member of the United States Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War.MIKE GUARDIA is the author of over 20 other military history books including "The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II." His latest book is the Amazon best-seller, “Fire in the Hole: Tales of Combat with the 1st Engineer Battalion in Vietnam.” More: https://mikeguardia.com/  Mike Guardia appears on Big Blend Radio's military history shows every 1st Monday. Follow his podcast here: https://mike-guardia-military-monday.podbean.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate Military Monday and Music Monday with this episode of Big Blend Radio that features professional theater writer, producer, and author Steve Wallis. Hear about "Hannah: The Soldier Diaries," a powerful story of love, loss, and hope that takes listeners through a theater-like experience, with an audiobook that immerses listeners in an emotionally charged narrative from the comfort of their own homes. Wallis invites listeners to meet Hannah as she begins a relationship with Lance Corporal Jack Webb in summer 2012 and is quickly smitten. Hannah has to decide quickly whether to embark on a whirlwind affair or walk away, as the couple only has four weeks together before Jack has to return to the army to fight in the Afghan War. More: https://hannahthesoldierdiaries.co.uk/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we navigate through life, especially after reaching the milestone of 50, we become more acutely aware of our mortality. The mirror reflects changes we didn’t expect, and the world around us shifts in ways that can be both disorienting and enlightening. This episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL DIVING SUNDAY Show with transformational life coach Shelley Whizin focuses on the Unexpected Gift of Mortality. Shelley's chapter, "Are You Ready to Die?" in the bestselling book "50 and Fabulous, Navigating Wrinkles, Spasms & Generational Chasms," is not about death in the traditional sense; it’s about embracing life with every fiber of our being, recognizing the preciousness of each moment. Check out the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/50-Fabulous-Navigating-Wrinkles-Generational/dp/B0D953ZKQ1SHELLEY WHIZIN is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ and author of "What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life." Keep up with her here: https://www.shelleywhizin.com/Tune into Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show every first Sunday here: http://tinyurl.com/2bjbectk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate Youth Education with this "Back to School Party" episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast!FEATURED GUESTS- JOHNNY SCHAEFER is an award-winning singer-songwriter who joins us as cohost every 1st Sunday. Visit: https://hearjohnny.com/  - MARIA CHAMBERLAIN, who discusses homeschooling, is co-owner and innkeeper of The Inn at Oxbox Acres in Milan, New Hampshire. Viist: https://www.oxbowacresnh.com/  - JEFF NELLIGAN, author of "Four Lessons From My Three Sons: How You Can Raise Resilient Kids." Visit: https://www.nelliganbooks.com/ Listen to the Big Daily Blend, here: https://big-daily-blend.podbean.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first quarterly episode of Big Blend Radio's "Life Lessons" Show focusing on lessons from Baby Boomers. After all, August is Boomers Making a Difference Month! in case you're wondering, Baby Boomers are preceded by the Silent Generation and followed by Generation X. So. people born between 1946 -1964 during what is known as the mid-20th century baby boom. This show features a panel discussion plus a solo expert interview segment.FEATURED GUESTS:- Travel writer and photographer Jo Clark https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ - Organizational trainer & author Rita Sever https://supervisionmatters.com/ - Author and editor Clifford Garstang https://cliffordgarstang.com/ - Parenting author Jeff Nelligan https://www.nelliganbooks.com/ - Travel writer & author Lisa Evans https://writerlisa.com/ - Vocalist & composer Johnny Schaefer https://hearjohnny.com/ This episode is featured on Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend," "Quality of Life," and "Success Express" Podcast Channels. Follow our Big Blend Radio Network of Shows, here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Bridey Thelen-Heidel, advocate and teacher, and author of the memoir, "Bright Eyes: Surviving Our Monsters and Learning to Live Without Them," (She Writes Press, September 24, 2024). A raw and immersive account of growing up alongside an abusive, narcissistic mother, "Bright Eyes" is an astonishing narrative of Bridey’s tenacious spirit, commitment to optimism in the face of unspeakable trauma, and dedication to breaking cycles of abuse. Learn more and pre-order the book here: https://bridey-thelenheidel.com/ Watch Bridey's popular TedX talk "ROB The Trauma: Steal Back Your Life," here: https://bridey-thelenheidel.com/tedx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of National Beach Day (August 30), this episode of Big Blend Radio's VACATION STATION Travel Show focuses on Beach Destinations and Family Memories. Enjoy the group conversation and individual segments that follow and share beach experiences from Tonga and England, to South and North Carolina, New Jersey and Long Island, Mississippi and Texas, and beyond! GROUP CONVERSATION- JO CLARK, travel writer and photographer, talks about her local beach community of The Grand Strand in South Carolina's Myrtle Beach area. Check out her Grand Strand travel guide: https://recipestravelculture.com/60-miles-beaches-make-a-grand-strand/- DIANE DOBRY, travel writer, talks about her family vacations in Noyac Bay, close to Sag Harbor, Long Island. Read her story: https://discoverydaze.com/2021/11/15/sag-harbor-li-a-walk-through-history/- JULIE DEE SUMAN, travel writer and photographer, talks about her family vacations in the Outer Banks region of North Carolina, and beyond. Visit: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/julie-dee-suman-travel-writer-and-photographer/INDIVIDUAL SEGMENTS- LISA EVANS, travel writer and author of "100 Things To Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die," talks about Ship Island in Mississippi. Follow her website for articles covering Ship Island and coastal Mississippi: https://writerlisa.com/published-stories-and-interviews/- ROSE PALMER, travel writer and photographer, talks about her family vacations in Ocean City, New Jersey. Follow Rose and her travel adventures around the world, on her site https://quiltripping.com/- SHARON K. KURTZ, travel writer and photographer, shares her beach and nature adventures during her winter visit to Port Aransas, Texas. Read her article about her trip https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/discover-the-timeless-allure-of-port-aransas/- GLYNN BURROWS, owner of Norfolk Tours in England, talks about the Beachs of England. Read his article about Walking England's Coastline: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/walking-englands-varied-coastline/- STEVE & KAREN WILSON, aka "Mr & Mrs Wild," are owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina. They talk about their beach and whale watching experiences that go from Southern California to Tonga! You can hear even more about their whale watching adventures around the world, here: https://youtu.be/9ElVnSudQ7U?feature=shared Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "Medical Insider" episode of Big Blend Radio features author Marschall Runge, M.D., PhD, who is the executive vice president for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine. He earned his doctorate in molecular biology at Vanderbilt University and his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine. He was a cardiology fellow at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He is the author of over 250 publications and holds five patents for novel approaches to health care. As a Texas native who spent fifteen years in North Carolina and an avid thriller reader, Runge has experienced so many you-can’t-make-this-up events that his transition to fiction was inevitable. His debut medical thriller "Coded to Kill" is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org. More at: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/author-marschall-runge-md-phd/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs covers California's new Workplace Violence Prevention Act and why employers need to be aware of it, and most importantly put a plan in place.Based in San Diego, California, Ward represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/ Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearences here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3jXMGjBdJrHc4zxpoWFP5O  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Big Blend Radio "Women Making History" Podcast Panel discussion features guests who share how they work to protect the environment and talk about women they admire who work to protect the earth. Hear about environmentally activist women (and girls) of the past and present who are skilled in writing and the arts, hospitality and tourism, wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, progressive end-of-life care, cultivating community and peaceful cultural traditions, citizen science, and so much more!FEATURED GUESTS:- LINDA BALLOU, travel writer, author, and podcaster. Hear her podcast about South America that also includes a segment about land conservationist Kristine Tompkins: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/lost-angel-travel-adventures-in-south-america/ - MARIA CHAMBERLAIN, co-owner and innkeeper of The Inn at Oxbow Acres, a beautiful and sustainable Bed & Breakfast in Milan, New Hampshire. learn more: https://www.oxbowacresnh.com/ - SHARON K. KURTZ, travel writer and photographer. See her article about Christy Walton's eco-ranch Rancho Cacachilas in Baja California Sur: https://sharonkkurtz.com/authentic-adventures-at-rancho-cacachilas-baja-california-sur/ - EVA ELDRIDGE, travel writer and editor, talks about consumers who embrace environmentally practices in their homes and gardens like she does in Tucson, Arizona. See: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/eva-eldridge/ - LEA BROVEDANI, trust expert and end-of-life doula, talks about green burials and women pioneers in this new eco-friendly technology. Visit: https://souljourneydoula.com/ - CHERYL LEUTJEN is the author of “Love Earth Now: The Power of Doing One Thing Every Day,” a candid, often humorous exploration that reveals her own imperfect journey toward living an eco-friendly lifestyle. More: https://cherylleutjen.com/ - ROSE PALMER is a travel writer and author. Read her article about Sadako Sasaki who survived the Hiroshima bombing but then died 10 years later from leukemia, and started the movement to make origami paper cranes as a symbol for peace: https://quiltripping.com/childrens-peace-monument-and-sadako-sasaki-stroy/ - JO CLARK is a travel writer and photographer who talks about Kelly Chigumbura of Zimbabwe, the head of THE BRAVE ONES who are women in charge of the protection and conservation of 11,000 elephants in Phundundu Wildlife Park. Check out Jo's article about her visit to Etosha National Park in Namibia: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/etosha-national-park-safari/ - ELAINE A. POWERS is a retired laboratory biologist who writes science-based children’s book and continues her work as a citizen scientist for iguana conservation, serving on the IUCN Iguana Specialist Group. More: https://elaineapowers.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, Debbie shares her Colorado River running adventures through Utah's Cataract Canyon with OARS. Cataract Canyon is a section of the Colorado River between Moab, above Lake Powell, and the Grand Canyon. The river flows through the heart of Canyonlands National Park, the largest national park in the state. In addition to superb whitewater, those who run “Cat” are rewarded with a sublime landscape and fascinating geology. Check out Debbie's article and podcast about her adventure, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/ride-the-wave-train-through-utahs-cataract-canyon/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Road Trip Radio" Podcast focuses on the fun places and experiences Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild" enjoyed on their Western Kentucky Road Trip with stops in Tennessee and South Carolina. Highights included JBJ's in Nashville, Casey Jones Distillery, a Caboose Farm Stay, Rock the Dam Festival, National Corvette Museum, Downtown Bowling Green, White Squirrel Brewery, Mammoth Cave National Park, and a Scott Stapp Concert in Greenville. Check out their article, map, and video here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/western-kentucky-road-trip/ FEATURED GUESTS:- STEVE & KAREN WILSON own and run The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast in the heart of the Montford Historic District in Asheville, North Carolina. Visit: https://www.lion-rose.com/ - MARIAH HUGHES - National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where you can learn about the evolution of the Corvette—America’s Sports Car. More: https://www.corvettemuseum.org/ - CODY TURNER - Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville, Kentucky who are known for their award-winning bourbon, barrel cuts, and shine. More: https://www.caseyjonesdistillery.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of Women's Equality Day (Aug. 26), this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" Show focuses on Sarah B Cochran, The Justice Bell, and Pennsylvania’s Women’s Suffrage Movement. FEATURED GUESTS:- KIMBERLY HESS - Author of "A Lesser Mortal: The Unexpected Life of Sarah B. Cochran." From expanding her company, to becoming a respected benefactor of her community, often rivaling the efforts of more well-known philanthropists such as Andrew Carnegie, this biography covering the life and legacy of "The Coal Queen," reveals the little-known story of a woman from American history who was constantly doing the unthinkable. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/author-kimberly-hess-a-lesser-mortal/ - AMANDA OWEN - Founder of the Justice Bell Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate, inspire and mobilize current and future voters. With programs for schools, a film about the women’s suffrage movement, and a public art Justice Bell replica, the Justice Bell Foundation is committed to highlighting women’s contributions in the struggle for voting rights and inspiring people to register to vote and become engaged citizens. More: https://www.justicebell.org/ - DAVID L. WOODRUM, alumni historian who provides another perspective of Sarah B. Cochran's philanthropy work.- BERT SESLER is the organist at Asbury United Methodist Church in Uniontown. He plays the pipe organ that Sarah B. Cochran donated to the church in 1919 (as heard at the start of this episode).This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" and "Big Daily Blend" Channels. Follow our Big Blend Radio Network of Shows, here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the lastest exhibits featuring southwest artist Ted DeGrazia's "Roadrunners" and "Enamel on Copper Paintings."DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, it is home to over 15,000 originals of Ted DeGrazia art pieces including oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics and sculptures. There are six permanent collections on display and several rotating exhibitions each year. More: http://www.degrazia.org/ This Big Blend Radio "Tales of Ted DeGrazia" podcast airs every 4th Sunday. Follow the show here: https://ted-degrazia.podbean.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of American Artist Appreciation Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND with co-host Joey Stuckey and author Kathleen Walls, celebrates America's music, musicians, singers, and songwriters. Co-host of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show every 4th Sunday, Joey Stuckey ‪is known as the Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World." He's an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ Kathleen Walls is a travel writer author of numerous novels and travel guide books. Her latest book is "American Music: Born in the USA: A History of American Music," which is available on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/72t77d89  Keep up with Kathleen's books at https://katywalls.com/ Follow the show, here: https://big-daily-blend.podbean.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate the Anniversary of America's National Park Service (August 25, 1916) with this podcast panel discussion shared from Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Show. FEATURED GUESTS:- LISA EVANS, travel writer and author of "100 Things To Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die," talks about Gulf Islands National Seashore. Keep up with Lisa at http://www.writerlisa.com/ * See her Gulf Islands articles:https://issuu.com/foodwinetravelmagazine/docs/favorite/s/15121604 https://playstayeat.com/2021/01/10/coastal-mississippi-play/ https://www.gonomad.com/153145-mississippis-coast https://gypsywithadayjob.com/weekend-coastal-mississippi/? - BOB & TIFFANY BERTRAM, innkeepers and owners of Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast near Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas. View their Inn: https://www.tiffanysbedandbreakfast.com/ * Learn more about Hot Springs NP: https://www.nps.gov/hosp/index.htm - STEVE & KAREN WILSON, innkeepers and owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina, talk about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See the Inn: https://www.lion-rose.com/ * Learn more about Great Smoky Mountains NP: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm - MARIA CHAMBERLAIN and her husband Brian own and run The Inn at Oxbow Acres in Milan, New Hampshire. Hear about their state's only national park service unit, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site. See the Inn: https://www.oxbowacresnh.com/ * Check out Victoria Chick's article about the famed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/sculptor-augustus-saint-gaudens/ - GLYNN BURROWS is the owner of Norfolk Tours, a custom tour company in England. Learn more here: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ * Hear about England's National Park Service and parks, and see Glynn's article about them, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/discover-englands-national-parks/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate the Anniversary of America's National Park Service (August 25, 1916) and American Adventures Month with this podcast panel discussion on Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Show. FEATURED GUESTS:- JO CLARK, travel writer and photographer, covers Blue Ridge Parkway. Follow Jo's travels: https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ * See her online Blue Ridge Parkway travel guide: https://recipestravelculture.com/blue-ridge-parkway-usa-favorite-drive/ - ROSE PALMER, travel writer and photographer, talks about her houseboat adventure in remote Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota. Follow Rose's travels: https://quiltripping.com/ * Plan your visit to Voyageurs: https://www.nps.gov/voya/index.htm - JOHNNY SCHAEFER, award-winning winger-songwriter, talks about his honeymoon trip to Mount Rainier and Crater Lake National Parks. Keep up with Johnny at https://hearjohnny.com/ * More about Mount Rainier: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/mt-rainier-a-mountain-paradise/ * Plan your visit to Crater Lake: https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm - KATHLEEN WALLS, travel writer and author, talks about recent visit to Congaree National Park in South Carolina. Check out her story: https://americanroads.net/congaree-national-park-72624.htm - ELAINE MASTERS, travel writer and author, discusses her visit to American Samoa National Park. See her photo gallery on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3I7xIHB3X6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== ** More of Elaine's National Park Stories:https://www.tripwellgal.com/driving-four-western-us-national-parks/ https://www.tripwellgal.com/dancing-trees-of-redwood-national-park/ https://www.tripwellgal.com/visiting-us-national-parks-yosemite-valley-in-the-morning/ https://www.tripwellgal.com/dangerous-beauty-yellowstone-park-safety-tips/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's celebrate National Wellness Month in England! From yoga at an historic bed & breakfast to meditational walks on the beach, recovery retreats, and more, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows is all about Wellness Escapes in England. See his article about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/wellness-retreats-in-england/  Glynn Burrows is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm2IK_1Zfh-xJ9eEVYhqqC3Z Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In celebration of American Adventures Month and the anniversary of the National Park Service (August 25, 1916), this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Show focuses on three NPS park units in New Mexico. FEATURED GUESTS:- TANYA ORTEGA, a photographer and the founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation, covers Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ - VICTORIA CHICK, a contemporary figurative artist based in Silver City NM covers the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Learn more: https://victoriachick.com/ - DEBBIE STONE, a world traveler and travel writer based in Santa Fe NM talks about Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Learn more: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/debbie-stone-travel-writer/ PARK ARTICLES & RESOURCES:- CHACO CULTURE NHP: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/chaco-culture-national-historical-park/ - GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS NM: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/gila-cliff-dwellings-national-monument/ - CARLSBAD CAVERNS NP: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/explore-carlsbad-caverns-national-park/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate National Wellness Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast with Judy Karnia who gives an overview of forest bathing its benefits. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Judy Karnia is a travel writer, life coach, and nature therapist. As a forest therapy guide, she is certified by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and leads walks to help people connect with nature, which can improve their physical and mental health. Learn more and book a forest bathing session with Judy here: https://www.forestbathingfinder.com/guide-profile/judyk/Follow Judy's travel adventures at https://judykarnia.com/ Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast airs every 2nd and 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: http://margotcarrera.etsy.com/ This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life," "Women Making History," and "Big Daily Blend" podcast channels. Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about Beer, Burgers, Meat Pies & More on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show! Featured Guests:* Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association* Chase Miller - One Great City Brewing Co. - https://www.ogcbrewingco.com/ * Beth Hilburn - Hi-Way Cafe in Vinita, Oklahoma - https://hi-waycafe.com/ Podcast links mentioned in this episode:* Guiness World Records on the JH - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/guinness-world-records-on-the-jefferson-highway/ * MVPA Convoy: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mvpa-historic-convoy-on-the-jefferson-highway/ The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at https://jeffersonhighway.org/ This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST. Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you love seafood and want to keep cooking to a mininum, how about making ceviche? This episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor, who shares how to make his easy mixed seafood ceviche. Check out the recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mixed-seafood-ceviche/Follow Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm36M-s22iuKRDKPlZXl46Lr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From who, where, and when, and what percent to give, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle deep dives into the world of tipping and gratuities. Check out Cheryl's blog on tipping etiquette for travelers: https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2024/08/13/gratuities-tipping/ On Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday, Cheryl is a world traveler, accredited travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go that specializes in travel to Europe and the UK, as well as river and ocean cruises. More: https://heywannago.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Colorado River, American River and Green River, to the Salmon River, Tatshenshini, and Pacuare River, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast covers six of Linda's favorite river experiences. You can read her article about her "river rat" adventures, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/confessions-of-a-river-rat/  Expanded essays on Linda's trips on the Green River, Salmon River, and the Tatshenshini, (also known as Raven’s River) are included in "Lost Angel Walkabout: One Traveler’s Tales." Sections of the story Tough Cookies in Costa Rica details her time on the Pacuare River. "Destination Deep Time" about rafting the Grand Canyon and a story about Georgie White the Wild Cat of the Canyon, winner of the Solas Award for Best Destination at Travel Tales publications, are included in "Lost Angel Unleashed: Stories from the Heart." Follow Linda Ballou's adventures at https://lostangeladventures.com/ and learn more about her books at http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/ Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Show every 3rd Wednesday at High Noon PST, here on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3Bmktgu8osUzx2VOF35dgO&feature=shared  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate American Adventures Month and the End-of-Summer with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Go to Natchitoches” Podcast. From the Cane River Zydeco, Big Foot, and Meat Pie Festivals to the Natchitoches Parish Fair and a new Corn Hole Tournament, Paige Alost and K. Nicole Connell of Natchitoches Tourism share what to experience at the end of August and throughout September in Natchitoches. Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest settlement in Louisiana. Celebrating a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, Native American, and Creole cultures, this charming city is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area and Louisiana’s No Man’s Land. Plan Your Visit to Natchitoches and check out the event calendar at https://natchitoches.com/ Follow Big Blend Radio's "Go to Natchitoches" show and check out the past episodes here: https://natchitoches-louisiana.podbean.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and author Sandra Bornstein who shares her personal story of travel and skiing while grieving the loss of her husband, Ira. In 2020, their world was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with glioblastoma, terminal brain cancer. Even though he was diagnosed with only 12-18 months to live and they were coping with COVID restricted travel, Ira and Sandra adopted the motto—Keep Moving and Live Without Regrets. Even though Ira is gone, Sandra has continued to live by his motto through travel and skiing, which have helped her tremendously. She hopes that her lifestyle choices will encourage others to embrace life when they are faced with a spouse's terminal diagnosis and subsequent death. Read her recent stories that focus on traveling and grieving: * https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/the-magic-of-skiing-while-grieving/ * https://www.travelworldmagazine.com/2024/06/a-respite-from-grief-a-week-at-hilton-health/ Sandy Bornstein, a Colorado based travel writer, has visited dozens of countries, and lived as an expat teacher in Bangalore, India. She is the award-winning author of "May This Be the Best Year of Your Life" which is a resource for people contemplating an expat lifestyle, and "100 Things to Do in Boulder Before You Die." Keep up with her at https://thetravelingbornsteins.com and https://sandrabornstein.com Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Follow this Podcast Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1chVylr9kzBMftUgBoLS-m  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate National Dog Month (August) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show that features Alison Rand, author of the contemporary memoir, "Walking Alison: A Poodles’s Mostly True Story of Helping Her Human Navigate Life."The healing relationship between a dog and her human is at the heart of "Walking Alison." Chronicling their regular walks around her Upper West Side neighborhood, this big-hearted book describes the significant relationship between Alison and her wise, yet opinionated, canine companion known as Dea. Dea nudges her human to engage with the world and appreciate everyday magic, even in the face of hardship. From processing grief to recovering from illness, Dea sees it all—and with deep wisdom, gives insight that can only be gleaned from looking through the eyes of a beloved pet.Alison's previous memoir, “A Place Called Grace,” follows her misadventures as she struggles to find her footing as an actress in New York and Rome, Italy. Keep up with her at https://alisonrandauthor.com/ Big Blend Radio's PET CONNECTION Show is cohosted by Angela Laws, veteran pet sitter, and community manager at https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/  This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" and "Big Daily Blend" Podcast Channels. Follow the "Pet Connection" podcast at https://pet-connection.podbean.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate the end-of-summer with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" Show with Ruth Milstein who talks about cooking zucchini and shares how to make her recipe for Zucchini Stuffed with Rice and Meat. See her recipe, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/zucchini-stuffed-with-rice-and-meat/ Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand awarding-winning recipe book, "Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine." Learn more here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/Listen to Big Blend Radio's 3rd Sunday "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/yr9jp58n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate National Pinot Noir Day with our Big Blend Radio "Winemaker Insider" Conversation with Dave Specter, who along with his wife Sara, owns and runs Bells Up Winery in Willamette Valley, Oregon. After more than a decade of success as a corporate tax attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dave was emotionally and physically spent. Sara, a freelance marketing consultant and writer, convinced him to leave the profession and they turned the hobby that brought him joy—winemaking—into his new career. The pair had fallen in love with Newberg and Oregon’s Willamette Valley while on vacation in 2008, subsequently moving there in 2012 and establishing Bells Up Winery in 2013. The first wines were released Memorial Day 2015, coinciding with the opening of the estate winery/tasting room. The on-site production facility was built and equipped in time for 2019 harvest.Bells Up is a micro-boutique winery that composes handcrafted, classically styled Pinot Noir, Rosé, Pinot Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon with grapes sourced exclusively from its estate, and from micro-sites in the Willamette Valley and Eastern Oregon. The winery makes ~600 cases annually. More: https://bellsupwinery.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In celebration of American Artists Appreciation Month and the upcoming National Park Service anniversary (Aug. 25, 1860), this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick features photographer Tanya Ortega. Hear their discussion covering the Then & Now of Art and Artists in Parks and Public Lands. Talking about the history of art and artists in parks, VICTORIA CHICK is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. Victoria spearheaded the Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center .* Read her articles about artists in parks: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/art-history-in-national-parks-and-public-lands * Visit Victoria's website: https://victoriachick.com/ * Learn more about the Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center: https://www.southwest-art-museum.org/ Talking about "the now" of art and artists in parks, TANYA ORTEGA is a photographer and the founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation. NPAF is the only nationwide non-profit providing Artist-in-Residence Programs (AiR), Workshops, Exhibits and Museum Loans uniquely in cooperation with National Parks, National Monuments, State Parks, World Heritage Sites and other park locations. * Learn more about NPAF: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ * Check out Big Blend Radio's Interviews with NPAF artists-in-residence: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/national-park-arts-foundation/  WATCH FOR BIG BLEND'S special digital retrospective publication featuring Victoria's articles and NPAF's artist interviews. It releases on Aug. 25, 2024 in honor of the National Park Service anniversary (Aug. 25, 1860). Subscribe to our Big Blend e-Newsletter to get your copy: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/join-our-newsletter/ Big Blend Radio's "World of Art" Show with Victoria Chick airs every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: https://worldofart-victoriachick.podbean.com/ Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks Show with NPAF airs every 1st Friday. Follow the podcast: https://arts-parks.podbean.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.