Love Maine Radio with Dr. Lisa Belisle

Is it possible to take a good thing and make it even better? Today we speak with three entrepreneurs who are taking a unique approach to helping people have happier homes. Joe Walsh is the founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.greencleanmaine.com" target="_blank">Green Clean Maine</a>, an innovative, environmentally friendly home cleaning company; Amy and Allie Smith offer an “earn-a-bed” program through their nonprofit, <a href="http://www.healthyhomeworks.org" target="_blank">Healthy Homeworks</a>. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/04/cleaner-homes-beds-290/

Maine is home to numerous venues for outdoor enjoyment. Our forests, woods, and waters provide opportunities for not only connecting with nature but also for social, physical, and sometimes competitive pursuits. Today we speak with leaders of two organizations that make these pursuits available to Mainers of all levels of physical capability. Barbara Schneider is the executive director at <a href="https://www.maineadaptive.org">Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation</a>, and Mark Stevens is a board member. Nanci Boutet is the executive director at <a href="http://www.specialsurfer.org" target="_blank">Special Surfers</a> in Kennebunk. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/03/maine-adaptive-special-surfers-289/

Within our community we are fortunate to have people who are particularly good at making and maintaining connections with others. Today we speak with Mark Curdo, who has hosted a yearly Markathon to benefit the Center for Grieving Children since 2008, musician Isaiah Taylor and David Thete, founder of Kesho Wazo. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/03/community-connectors-288/

For more than half a century, Unity College has provided a high quality, innovative yet practical education to students in the field of environmental sustainability. Today we speak with <a href="http://www.unity.edu" target="_blank">Unity College</a> President, Dr. Melik Peter Khoury, and with Professor Mick Womersley, faculty advisor to the <a href="http://www.unity.edu/news/unity-college-search-and-rescue-team-look-behind-scenes" target="_blank">Unity College Search and Rescue Team</a>. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/03/unity-education-search-rescue-287/

Twice a year, we at Love Maine Radio are fortunate to take part in a daylong gathering of creative Mainers of every description called “Maine Live.” Today we speak with two of our upcoming <a href="https://mainelivemarch2017.splashthat.com" target="_blank">Maine Live</a> speakers: Maine’s current poet laureate, Stuart Kestenbaum, is the interim president of the <a href="https://www.meca.edu" target="_blank">Maine College of Art</a>; Donna McNeil is the former director of the <a href="https://mainearts.maine.gov" target="_blank">Maine Arts Commission</a>. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/03/poetry-public-art-286/

We humans have been plagued by disease—both infectious and environmental--since we began life on this planet. Today we discuss two very different diseases with individuals who are working to mitigate them. Scientists <a href="http://mainemag.wpengine.com/radio/radio-guests/dr-elissa-chesler-dr-vivek-kumar/">Dr. Elissa Chesler and Dr. Vivek Kumar</a> are studying addiction at the Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor. <a href="http://mainemag.wpengine.com/radio/radio-guests/ann-lee-hussey/">Ann Lee Hussey</a>, herself a polio survivor, has travelled the world immunizing people against polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/03/investigating-addiction-preventing-polio-285/

Located on the Kennebec River, the town of Gardiner is one of Maine’s hidden gems. Originally a center of industry (and known worldwide for exporting ice in the 1800’s), Gardiner is now home to the iconic <a href="https://www.facebook.com/A1Diner/">A1 Diner</a> and the up-and-coming <a href="http://www.johnsonhall.org">Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center</a>. Today we speak with Michael Giberson and Neil Andersen, who have owned the A1 Diner for almost three decades, and with Michael Miclon, the executive and artistic director at Johnson Hall. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/02/gardiner-drama-dining-284/

Addiction, to both recreational and prescribed substances, has become an epidemic in our state. We are all impacted. Today we speak with family physician Dr.Mary Dowd, the medical director of the <a href="http://www.milestonefoundation.org">Detoxification Program at Milestone Foundation</a> in Portland, about her experience treating addiction. We also speak with Kate Bowley, whose former husband died of an overdose after a work-related injury began his three-year struggle with addiction. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/02/impacted-addiction-283/

There is great value in building things that give pleasure to others. For the past five years, Patrick Guerette has been the tournament director of the <a href="http://www.mainepondhockey.org">Maine Pond Hockey Classic</a>, bringing players like South Portland firefighter Joshua Perry to central Maine. Portland restaurateur and artist Jay Villani opened his first eatery, <a href="http://www.local188.com">Local 188</a>, 18 years ago, and now has three more. Maine is a happier place as a result of their efforts. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/02/pond-hockey-portland-eating-282/

Maine is becoming known for its highly trained healthcare providers and innovative healers. Today we speak with Dr. Jon Ryder, dean of the University of New England College of Dental Medicine, which will be graduating its first class of dentists in 2017. We also discuss ground-breaking techniques for re-patterning the brain and nervous system, in cases of trauma and chronic pain, with health psychologist and integrative practitioner, Dr. Gregory Nevens. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/02/taking-care-teeth-treating-trauma-281/

What do we do when we find a need, whether in our own communities or in other parts of the world? Today we speak with Katie Wallace and Katie Brown, who are helping ease the hunger of Maine schoolchildren through their work with The Locker Project. We also discuss the coffee community and the positive impact of fair trade and organic practices with Bard Coffee co-founder Bob Garver. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/01/kids-community-coffee-280/

Eating is an inherently social activity. We chose where we eat based not only on the type of food we seek, but the community we want to be part of. Today we speak with three Portland community creators: Briana and Andrew Volk, owners of the<a href="http://huntandalpineclub.com"> Portland Hunt and Alpine Club</a> and upcoming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LittleGiantMaine/">Little Giant restaurant</a>, and Briana Holt, head baker at <a href="https://www.tandemcoffee.com/bakery/">Tandem Coffee and Bakery</a>. <em>Photo by Erin Little</em> <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/01/neighborhood-nourishment-279/

Do you need to bring your body into balance? We ask a lot of our physical selves, through our work and play. Today we speak with two healing practitioners who help their clients find balance through modalities such as massage, energy work, and dietary change. Julie Wright is the owner and director of <a href="http://somamassageandwellness.com">Soma Massage and Wellness </a>in South Portland; Carrie Levine is a certified nurse midwife, functional medicine specialist, and the founder of <a href="http://www.wholewomanhealthcare.com">Whole Woman Health</a> in Newcastle. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/01/body-balance-278/

Mainers care about where their food comes from. We are known for supporting local farmers and the businesses that sell our farmers’ produce and goods. Today we speak with Nate Drummond and Gabrielle Gosselin of <a href="http://www.sixriverfarm.com">Six River Farm</a> in Bowdoinham, and Tina Wilcoxson, who sells Six River Farm's organic vegetables at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Royal-River-Natural-Foods-122148754472802/">Royal River Natural Foods</a>, the store she owns in Freeport. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/01/natural-foods-local-farms-277/

This month we inaugurate a new president of the United States, which is certain to create change in both the nation and our state. Today we speak with two attorneys who have long had a passion for politics, and have contributed greatly to our government. Harold Pachios is one of the founding partners of law firm Preti Flaherty, whose prior career in politics dates back to the Kennedy administration. Also a Preti Flaherty founding partner, Severin Beliveau directs the firm’s government affairs practice in Augusta and Washington, D.C. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/01/political-perspectives-276/

We depend upon people we trust to give us the news of the day. Today we speak with two beloved broadcasters who keep us up to speed on what has happened, and what is yet to come. Pat Callaghan started working at WCSH-6 News Center in December 1979; meteorologist Keith Carson recently returned to WCSH-6 after taking a coveted position with the Weather Channel. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/12/faces-maine-broadcasting-275/

Maine is home to myriad successful businesses. Today we speak with two entrepreneurs who are creating high-quality products and contributing to community well-being. Fred Forsley is the founder and president of Shipyard Brewing Company, an business that supports many local road races. Cyndi Prince is the founder of LooHoo, LLC, a Maine-based company that makes and sells reusable, energy-saving wool dryer balls. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/12/maine-suds-274/

Photo by Jeff Roberts The holiday season can be a busy time—and because of this, it is important to engage in activities that keep us happy and rejuvenated. Today we speak with owners of two new Portland businesses that provide opportunities for rejuvenation: Josh Christie, co-owner of this city’s newest independent bookstore, <a href="http://www.printbookstore.com">Print: A Bookstore</a>, and James & Amy Harder of <a href="http://www.floatharder.com">Float Harder Relaxation Center</a>. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/12/read-relax-273/

<em>Photo by Matt Cosby</em> How do we give our students a full and rich educational experience? Maine is known for its exceptional schools, dedicated teachers, and administrators. Recently, community members have started engaging with their school systems through education foundations, which fund additional enrichment activities. Today we speak with Kate Snyder, executive director of the Portland Education Foundation, and Gabe Weiss, president of the Yarmouth Education Foundation. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/12/foundations-education-272/

There are many ways to enjoy Sugarloaf, Maine’s largest ski mountain. Today we speak with Bruce Miles, president of the Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Club, about the ski/skate program, which gives local children the opportunity to enjoy all that the resort has to offer. We also speak with Tom Fremont-Smith, president of Winterstick Snowboards. Photo by Peter Frank Edwards <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/11/sugarloafing-271/

How do we keep Maine’s coast and islands accessible and productive as our state grows in popularity? Today we speak with two individuals who offer unique perspectives on this question: Tim Glidden, president of the Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Cliff Island conservationist, Roger Berle. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/11/island-time-270/

Maine is home to a rich and evolving music scene. Today we speak with two music-makers who have called Maine home for decades: Portland-based and nationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer, Spencer Albee, and one of Maine’s leading producers and recording engineers, Jonathan Wyman. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/11/making-music-269/

Nestled in Maine’s Oxford Hills, the town of Bethel has long welcomed homeowners and recreational enthusiasts alike. Today we speak with people who know and love this beautiful town: Dana Bullen, resort president and general manager of Sunday River Ski Resort, and the executive director of the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, Robin Zinchuk. Photo by Peter Frank Edwards <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/11/beautiful-bethel-268/

The University of Maine System provides a high-quality education to students from our state, and all over the world. Today we speak with University of Maine President Dr. Susan Hunter and Danielle Conway, dean and professor of law at the University of Maine School of Law. Photo by Abby Belisle <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/11/maines-university-267/

<p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em;padding: 0px;color: #344e4f;font-size: 0.875em;line-height: 1.5em;font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">Many athletes set training goals according to upcoming events, like marathons and triathlons. Today we speak with chef and restauranteur Steve Corry about his experiences with races such as Beach to Beacon and the Paris Marathon. We also discuss this past summer’s first annual Casco Bay Islands SwimRun with founder, triathlete and coach, Jeff Cole.</p> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em;padding: 0px;color: #344e4f;font-size: 0.875em;line-height: 1.5em;font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">Photo by Susan Axelrod, managing editor of Old Port Magazine</p>   <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/11/racing-maine-266/

Maine is home to a broad diversity of talented artists, actors and musicians. Today we speak with two individuals who are not only accomplished artists in their own right, but have also made it their mission to bring other talented people to our home state. George Dvorsky is an actor and entertainer who is also the creative director for Vinegar Hill Music Theater, which is completing its first season. Carol Noonan is a national recording artist and singer/songwriter who co-founded and runs Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/11/entertaining-maine-265/

Autumn is a time for gathering what we have grown; for nourishing ourselves in preparation for the winter ahead. Today we speak with guests who are offering events during which we can nourish ourselves. Stefanie Manning is the new co-owner of Harvest on the Harbor, a multi-day food and drink event being held here in Portland. Alban Maino and Dr. Sarah Kotzur will be discussing the upcoming Symposium on Integrative Health in Sports Practice, being presented by the Center for Health Leadership. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/11/harvest-health-264/

Maine’s waterways are an important part of the ecosystem—an ecosystem that provides nourishment for the body and the soul. Today we speak with author and retired minister, Bill Gregory, and with Alan Stearns and Kyle Warren of the Royal River Conservation Trust, about their efforts to preserve one of our southern Maine rivers for generations of living creatures to come. <em>Photo by Matt Cosby</em> <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/11/preserving-royal-263/

According to Forbes magazine, about 90% of all U.S. businesses are family-owned or controlled by a family. Balancing personal and professional interests within such an organization creates interesting opportunities—and challenges. Today we speak with Tom and Eliza Chappell, presenters at this year’s Maine Family Business Awards, and with executive director of the Institute for Family-Owned Business, Catherine Wygant Fossett. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/09/family-business-262/

Mainers feel a fierce connection to their hometowns—and rightfully so. We are shaped by where we are raised, and in some cases have an opportunity to offer our gifts back to these communities. Today’s guests returned as adults to live and work in their hometowns. Dr. Renee Fay-Leblanc is a physician and chief medical officer at Greater Portland Health. Michael McGraw is the coach of the state champion Lewiston boys soccer team. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/09/love-maine-radio-261/

Our bodies are the physical vessels that contain our selves. What happens when these vessels do not reflect the people we understand ourselves to be? Today we speak with singer-songwriter Cid Bullens and author and counselor Krista Haapala, about the transformations—physical, mental and emotional—that each has chosen to undergo. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/09/transformation-of-self/

How do we help people live, work, and play in Maine? By providing improved access to the outdoors and virtual connectivity to the greater world. Today’s guests are helping create this access: Lucas St. Clair’s family’s foundation has just donated 87,500 acres for the creation of a national monument, and Susan Corbett, president and CEO of Axiom Technologies, is bringing broadband to the most rural parts of our state. <strong>Editor's note:</strong> St. Clair’s interview was recorded before the foundation’s donation and President Obama’s August 24 designation of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. <em>Photography by Fred Field</em> <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/09/accessing-maine/

Maine provides a waystation for a diversity of living creatures. Not only do we welcome human visitors to our state, but we also host critters that fly, swim and scamper. Today we speak with Rauni Kew and Derrick Daly of the Inn By the Sea about their innovative offerings for Monarch butterflies, foster dogs and New England cottontail rabbits—all on the grounds of a luxury hotel. <em>Photo by Matt Cosby at the Inn by the Sea</em> <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/08/hospitality-creatures-great-small/

The importance of conserving our land and resources is less controversial than it once was—what remains a conundrum is how we go about doing so. Today we discuss possible solutions with Sean Mahoney of the Conservation Law Foundation and chef Barton Seaver, advocate for ‘restorative’ seafood practices. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/08/maine-conservation-restorative-seafood/

<em>Photo by Heidi Kirn during the FIRST LEGO League World Championships</em> How do we engage children so that they are motivated to learn? For each child, this answer is different. Today’s guests have been participating in the education of Maine children both in and out of the classroom. Talya Edlund was named Maine teacher of the year in 2016. Jim Eickmann and Keith Borkowski are community members who work with students in the FIRST Lego Robotics and Odyssey of the Mind programs. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/08/engaging-education-256/

Photography by Nicole Wolf & Up from Under Many talented Mainers are working on projects that benefit people around the globe. Today we speak with two people who have used their skills to help out after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Pamela White spent several decades with the United States Agency for International Development, and served as the Ambassador to Gambia and Haiti. Nicole Wolf founded the organization Up from Under, raising money to build houses in Haiti. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/08/beyond-maine-borders-haiti-africa/

Authors, illustrators and artists fill many roles: from teaching to creating. We enjoy some of their creations in the books we read, both as children and adults. Today we speak with Debra Spark and Garry Mitchell, an author and an artist who are also college professors—and have been happily married for many years. We also speak with popular Maine-based children’s author/illustrator, Chris Van Dusen. Art by Garry Mitchell. Extrovert, acrylic on panel, 2016. <p class="sscaption" style="z-index: 200; position: absolute; margin: 0px; white-space: nowrap; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serf; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; color: #4c4c4c; top: 842px; left: 867px;">Acrylic on panel</p> <p class="sscaption" style="z-index: 200; position: absolute; margin: 0px; white-space: nowrap; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serf; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; color: #4c4c4c; top: 858px; left: 899px;">2016</p> <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/07/bringing-books-art-life-254/

How do Mainers access medical care? This depends on many factors, including geographic location and the availability of providers. The diversity of geography—from urban settings to offshore islands—presents some interesting challenges. Today we speak with several individuals who are rising to this challenge: Scott Planting and Sharon Daley of the Maine Seacoast Mission, and Dr. Peter Bates and India Stewart of the Maine Medical Center – Tufts University School of Medicine Medical School Program. Photo by Matt Cosby <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/07/medicine-islands-education/

Art reflects the culture from which it is created. This is especially important when a culture is irreparably changed by the forced movement—through situations such as slavery and war—of its people. Today we discuss this with African art and culture scholar, Aimée Bessire, and with internationally-acclaimed children’s book illustrator, Daniel Minter <em>CALL & RESPONSE by Daniel Minter</em> <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/07/art-crossing-cultures-252/

Artists know that their craft can be both an aesthetic and kinesthetic experience. Our brains and bodies change as a result of time spent practicing and performing—this is especially true for children. Today we explore these ideas with Elizabeth Drucker, owner and director of The Ballet School in Topsham and with Dr. Anastasia Antonacos, award-winning recitalist and professor of music at the University of Southern Maine. <em>Photo by Nicole Wolf</em> <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/07/practicing-perfection-music-dance/

For the past several years, Maine Magazine has identified 50 Mainers who are making important contributions to the well-being of our state. Today we speak with two people from the 2016 list: Don Gooding and Eliza Townsend. Don Gooding is the fomer Executive Director of the Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development; Eliza Townsend is is the Executive Director of the Maine Women’s Lobby. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/07/inspirational-mainers/

How does our mind impact our health? Significantly, it turns out. While many afflictions, such as disease or genetic disorders, are beyond our control, some things are well within our power to change. Today we speak with Maggie Clement, a former attorney who now helps clients with issues such as insomnia, anxiety and addiction, by using hypnosis. We also discuss the hypnosis experience with breast cancer survivor, Susan Johnston. Photo by Matt Cosby <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/06/hypnosis-health-249/

How do we convert obstacles into opportunities? For each of us, the answer is different—but some basic principles, such as hard-work, persistence and ingenuity, seem to be universal themes. Today we speak with two individuals who describe their process of reclaiming personal power. Angela Coulombe survived the debilitating effects of Lyme Disease to run marathons internationally, while raising awareness of Lyme. Lael Couper Jepson, author of <i>Unscripted: A Woman’s Living Prayer, </i>founded the organization SheChanges to help women make important shifts in their lives. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/06/reclaiming-personal-power/

Gone are the days when we can toss our unwanted items in a landfill or burn them in the backyard. We have come to realize that we live on a planet that has finite space—a space that we want to keep clean for our children, and the generations beyond theirs. Today we seek to look at trash as a resource, rather than refuse, with our guests Tyler Frank, founder of the curbside composting program, Garbage to Garden, and Kevin Roche, CEO of ecomaine. <em>Photo by Nicole Wolf</em> <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/06/treasuring-trash-247/

What is it like to understand life in a way that doesn’t always match up with others around you? Children and adults on the autism spectrum live this reality every day. Today we speak with Derek, Amy & Dylan Volk, whose experience is detailed in Derek Volk’s well-regarded book, <i>Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad’s Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum.</i>   <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/06/life-on-the-spectrum/

We meet many talented photographers through the work we do with Maine Magazine, Maine Home & Design and Old Port Magazine. Today we speak with two who have had distinctly different career paths. Jeff Roberts began his love of international photography with a high school adventure. Trent Bell trained in and practiced architecture before finding his vocation as a photographer. Each has a true passion for his work. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/05/maine-photographers/

There is no easy way to discuss the problem of sexual abuse and trafficking. Yet these problems do exist within the state of Maine. Today we speak with Melissa Bednarowski of Stand Up 4 ME and Catherine Mossman of Stop Trafficking ME—both of whom have personal experience with these devastating situations, and have chosen to go beyond their pain and become advocates, so that others will not have suffer as they have. DISCLAIMER: This is a sensitive topic, so younger people may not want to listen. If you are a parent please be aware. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/05/stopping-sexual-abuse-244/

Photo by Production Manager Joel Kuschke In Maine we are highly aware that what we do with our little corner of the planet has a direct impact on the greater world around us. Today we explore the topic of healthy lawns, and their relationship with local waters and the ecosystem at large. Our guests include Amy Witt & Frank Wertheim of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, and Mary Cerullo & Ivy Frignoca of Friends of Casco Bay <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/05/happy-lawns-healthy-waters-243/

How do we protect our communities—from issues related to addiction? Prescription and non-prescription drugs have a complicated history in our society. Health care providers and community members alike are seeking ways to deal with addiction—both through primary prevention and through treatment. Today we speak with Central Maine Medical Center chief family medicine physician Dr. Dave Salko and Jim Godbout , co-chair of the Red Ribbon Committee of the Biddeford Saco Rotary, about their efforts in this area. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/05/pain-addiction-prevention-242/

How can we promote understanding between cultural groups in Maine? Whether our family has been here for generations, or whether we have just arrived, it is incumbent upon us to learn how to get along—and celebrate—people of all backgrounds. Today we speak with Pious Ali, founder of the Maine Interfaith Youth Alliance, and Gerard & Annie Kiladjian, founders of the Armenian Cultural Association of Maine. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/04/intercultural-understanding-241/