Love Maine Radio with Dr. Lisa Belisle

<span style="color: #333333;">It's spring—the perfect time to get out after a cold, long winter and enjoy the Maine outdoors. Not only does it feel good to be outside, there are numerous emotional, physical, social, and spiritual </span><span style="color: #333333;">health benefits.</span><span style="color: #333333;"> Today we discuss these benefits, and the work being done by two special Maine places, with Nik Charov and Dr. David Johnson of Wells Reserve at Laudholm and Eric Topper of Maine Audobon. Join our conversation and be inspired! </span> <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/05/outdoor-education-141/

<span style="color: #000000;">Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American adults. Thus it generates much discussion in the fields of medicine and public health. Today we speak with physicians who have many years of experience in cardiology, yet continue to understand heart health in innovative ways. Join our conversations with Dr. Peter Shaw and Dr. Dervilla McCann and learn how our doctors are using their heads to gain important insights into Maine hearts.</span> <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/05/hearts-in-maine-140/

<span style="color: #000000;">Birth is arguably the most important of all life events. The way in which we come into the world, and bring our children into the world, has a far-reaching impact. Today we speak with individuals who are thinking about birth in new and interesting ways. Listen in on our conversations with Portland OB/GYN Dr. Anne Rainville and doulas Jodi Phinney and Leah Deragon of Birth Roots and hear about the evolution of this process and how young Maine families are bringing life into our state.</span> <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/05/the-birth-team-139/

How do we get from here to there? <em>Maine</em> magazine contributing editor Philip Conkling addresses this question in the May issue of <em>Maine</em> magazine in his article, <a href="http://mainemag.wpengine.com/people/features/2504-peter-vigue-on-motivating-change-mapping-maines-future-.html">“A Leader Like No Other,”</a> a thought-provoking article about Cianbro CEO Peter Vigue. Today we speak with Peter and Philip about the future of business in Maine, the possibility of an east-west highway, and how we may use our resources and ingenuity to improve the work and personal lives of individuals living within our state and elsewhere. We also discuss the importance of workplace wellness. We hope our conversation may inspire you to think differently about what it means to work and live in our great state. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/05/maines-future-138/

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a disease of the nervous system that causes problems with muscle control and function. Also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, it is considered a “rare disease” by national standards, but is nonetheless thought to impact 30,000 Americans at any given time. In the May issue of <em>Maine</em> magazine, <a href="http://mainemag.wpengine.com/play/wellness/2497-jon-imber-an-artist-with-als.html">I wrote about artist Jon Imber and the challenges he has faced as a result of his ALS diagnosis</a>. For this show, we speak with Kate Gawler and Roy Bouchard, family members of Sue Gawler, an individual with ALS, and with Ron Hoffman of Compassionate Care ALS. We hope our conversation gives you insight into what it means to be impacted by this disease, and how we might use this lens when thinking about wellness in our own lives. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/04/als-137/

As the original medical advisor to the Raising Readers program, I have long been a supporter of literacy efforts in Maine and across the country. Today we speak with Liza McFadden and Becky Dyer of the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation, which is 25 years old this year. We also speak with Cassandra Grantham, Kathryn Landon-Malone and Catherine Anderson about Raising Readers, which is in its 15th year.   <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/04/family-literacy-136/

Although health care providers have known about Lyme disease for several decades, we continue to be perplexed by the problem. Lyme disease, spread through the bite of a deer tick, has proven to be much more than a simple bull's-eye rash. Today we explore this issue with artists Anita Roelz and Pam Creamer, who have become Lyme advocates through their personal experience with the disease, and with naturopathic physician Kristen McElveen, who is grappling with the questions of Lyme in her medical practice. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/04/lyme-disease-135/

Maine summer camps offer a unique opportunity for young people. For generations, children have come to our beautiful state to experience the wonder of the outdoors, and to gain life skills such as independence. They have also created lasting relationships with their peers. Today we speak with two individuals who were so changed by their own years as campers that they became camp directors, so as to bring camp happiness to children from Maine and around the globe. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/04/camps-134/

Our guests for our show on "Coping with Cancer" are from<a href="http://www.dempseycenter.org/"> the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing</a>. We speak with Caroline "Tookie" Bright, youth and family services coordinator, and Wendy Tardif, executive director, about their services and also how patients, and family and friends of loved ones, cope with cancer. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/03/coping-with-cancer-133/

As a doctor, I can’t tell you how often I recommend people use natural, organic, locally produced honey from local honeybees as a means of staving off allergies and promoting good health. I, myself, use honey pretty much every morning, so I understand the importance of having good bees because without good bees, we wouldn’t have good honey. But what do the bees have to teach us? Much more than we realize. These insects, which pollinate the plants that feed us, are offering important information about the impact of humans upon the environment. Bees are also used increasingly in healing therapies. Today, we speak with Christy Hemenway and Dr. Theo Cherbuliez, and explore what the bees have to teach us. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/03/bees-132/

Today’s guests include Louise Rosen, Executive and Artistic Director with the Maine Jewish Film Festival. Richard Kane of Kane Lewis Productions and Filmmaker with the Maine Jewish Film Festival and Larry Rubenstein, retired rabbi and supporter of the Maine Jewish Film Festival. Now in its 17<sup>th</sup> year, the Maine Jewish Film Festival has presented over 300 domestic and foreign films. Sold over 32,000 tickets to both Jewish and non-Jewish attendees. This year the Maine Jewish Film Festival will be held from March 22 to 29 in venues around greater Portland as well as selected sites around the state. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/03/maine-jewish-film-festival-131/

How do we understand those who are different from ourselves, particularly when these are people we may have never met? Maine authors of both fiction and non-fiction can help us bridge cultural divides. Today, we speak with journalist and Telling Room cofounder, Sara Corbett, who writes the true story of Amanda Lindhout, another journalist who was held in captivity for more than a year by Somali extremists in the book, <em>A House in the Sky</em>. We also spend time with Eleanor Morse who explores her own experience with South African apartheid in the novel, <em>White Dog Fell from the Sky</em>. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/03/cultural-divide-130/

Maine is a food-lovers paradise. We know how to grow our food, how to prepare it and how to savor it. It is a joy to live in a place where such a fundamental aspect of life is cherished. Today’s guests understand why nourishing ourselves is so important. Chef Harding Lee Smith and Maine Magazine Food Editor Joe Ricchio have made it their life’s work to bring food to the forefront. We hope you enjoy our conversations and are inspired to “Eat Maine!”. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/03/eat-maine-129/

<div> We can never be entirely sure where our limits may be. As we live our lives, we develop a comfort zone within which we tend to stay. When given the opportunity to move out of this zone, we realize that limitations we may have thought existed are not real. Today’s guests regularly work outside of perceived limitations. Ultra-Distance Obstacle racer Shelley Koenig pushes herself to engage in physical feats that most of us would never attempt; Eric Denny helps individuals push past their limits through the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School. We hope that their stories will inspire you to re-consider what your limits may be—and perhaps seek to push past them and discover what might be found. <div></div> </div> <div></div> <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/02/pushing-limits-128/

We are at an interesting crossroads in medicine. Doctors and other health care providers are being asked to adjust their way of practice in significant ways, in order to address increasing health care costs and other demands on their relationship with patients. Yet doctors continue to show up, and attempt to practice with great heart and compassion. During Sunday's show we interviewed two such physicians: Dr. David Loxterkamp, a family physician + author of <i>A Measure of My Days</i> and <i>What Matters in Medicine</i>, and Dr. Rick Marden, a family physician who specializes in family medicine and member of numerous medical mission trips. <div></div> <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/02/doctors-with-heart-127/

In Maine, people often have more than one life, and it’s not just a difference in personal and professional lives, but sometimes two completely different professional lives. Sunday's guests were just that. During our show on Feb. 9, we spoke with Jeanne Handy, an interior designer and belly dancing instructor, and Andrew Kull, an attorney and also a practicing Buddhist. We learned about wholehearted living and how two people bridged two seemingly different lifestyles together for a more well-rounded life. <div></div> <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/02/wholehearted-living-126/

Over the years, many couples—from here and from away—have celebrated their love by being married in Maine. Each February Maine Magazine celebrates love with its Wedding Issue, which tells the stories of these special couples. Leslie Oster and Kate Martin, who have been a part of countless special wedding days, today share their perspective about what it means to celebrate love in Maine.   <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/02/celebrating-love-125/

The 2014 Olympic games are soon upon us, this year being held in Sochi, Russia. While we are awed by the athletes who bring evidence of their talent and hard work to the world-wide stage, there are adults and children who cause a quiet awe daily. These are our Special Olympians and the parents and volunteers who work with them. Today we speak with Raf Adams, Cri Swift and Karen Johnson, who share their experiences with parenting and coaching the children who inspire us in unexpected ways. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/01/special-olympians-124/

Today is my birthday, and as such, gives me an opportunity to think about where I have been, where I am going and just exactly who I am. The latter is an elusive idea, to be sure. Just who any of us might be is impacted by many variables. I know I am not alone in giving this serious consideration each year on the anniversary of my birth. This year, I am indulging in a guilty pleasure and having my friend John McLaughlin join me to talk about the stars. We will spend our hour discussing how we are impacted by the energy of the planets—and idea that has a basis in ancient astronomy and is increasingly verified by modern physics. We know you will be intrigued by our conversation. Thank you for joining me on my birthday show. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/01/stargazing-123/

Each of us has access to a different set of attributes: skills, talents and physical characteristics. For some of us the attributes are more readily apparent than for others. This is especially true of individuals who were, in the past, referred to as “handicapped.” We now understand these individuals to be ‘differently abled,’ and often capable of accessing attributes that many of us have never even considered, largely as a result of learning to work with the world. Today’s guests, Scott Wentzell and Charlie McBrady, have experienced this firsthand through their experiences raising differently abled sons, and through their work on the Morrison Center Board of Directors. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/01/differently-abled-122/

A new year is upon us and we are all thinking about ways we might live better lives. Joining us today are people who help others do just that. <em>Maine </em>magazine 2012 “Super Doc,” Dr. Robin Noble, shares how she counsels women in her practice to achieve balance, while Dr. Tim Howe and his wife Lyn describe their “Lifestyle Choices” program at Parkview Hospital in Brunswick. They offer insights on plant-based eating and the importance of spirituality in creating change. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/01/wellness-in-the-new-year-121/

As we move into a new year, many of us are taking time to count our blessings and look forward to blessings ahead. We are best able to know the bounty of our lives when we are fully present, enjoying the moments as they come to us. Today we speak with experts in the field of mindfulness, who are helping educate health care providers and patients about being more fully present. We hope that our conversations may give you an opportunity to count your blessings from 2013, and consider the importance of mindfulness in the year ahead. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/12/mindfulness-120/

Last week on the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour, we reflected on the spirit of giving that is so prevalent in our Maine community. This week, we speak to individuals who are contributing to world wellness by giving of themselves, both in Maine and abroad. From purifying hospital water supplies in Haiti, to providing homes in Central America, Dr. Nathan Nickerson and Mark Carter are making a difference one brick, and one patient, at a time. Thank you for joining us. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/12/world-wellness-119/

Mainers are a giving group. We at the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour have been fortunate to spend time with a wide variety of giving individuals, from Mark Swann of the Preble Street Resource Center, and Billy Shore & John Woods of Share Our Strength, to Julie Marchese<a href="http://www.drlisabelisle.com/2012/11/community-62.html" target="_self"> </a>of the Maine Cancer Foundation’s Tri for A Cure. Our affiliation with<em> Maine</em> Magazine, <em>Maine Home + Design</em> and the Kennebunkport Festival has given us a seat at the table with more than 70 charitable organizations. Today we speak with Eleanor Kinney and Meredith Jones, two individuals who understand the importance of providing support to Maine communities. We hope that you are inspired by our conversations during this season of giving.   <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/12/maine-communities-118/

There is much to be learned from the sea. Many of us here in Maine are aware of the obvious resources provided by the ocean. What we may not realize is that schoolchildren and scientists the world over are benefitting from marine research and education being done right here in our great state. Some of this research has a direct impact on human health. We hope you enjoy our conversations with Alan Lishness and Dr. Graham Shimmield about the Deep Blue Sea.   <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/12/deep-blue-sea-117/

Is your family ready to hit the slopes? As we head into winter, many of us are preparing to enjoy one of our state’s favorite seasonal activities. Today’s guests are admitted snow-lovers and longtime ski aficionados. Why does skiing, and Maine ski areas such as Sugarloaf, engender such loyalty? Listen in to our conversations with Cooper Friend, and John and Josh Christie find out more. Perhaps you will find yourself planning your own family excursion to the slopes this year. Thank you for joining us.   <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/12/ski-families-116/

As humans, we gravitate toward certainty and stability. We like to believe that life has an inherent logic. What many of us learn, as we progress through our lives, is that things are far less logical than they seem—or at least far less intellectually logical. When we open ourselves to the logic of the heart, we find stability through a deeper sense of our own spiritual selves. In opening their hearts to love of self and others, our guests today have done just that.   <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/11/love-spirituality-self-115/

What does it mean to lose one’s mind? To become someone unrecognizable to our loved ones and peers? Today’s guests, unfortunately, have witnessed this scenario firsthand. They have seen family members transformed by the brain illness Alzheimer’s. As individuals who have relied heavily on their own brains in creating a livelihood for themselves, they offer compelling perspectives on what it means when that is no longer possible. We hope we are able to give your mind something to ponder as we speak with Tess Gerritsen and Leon Duff. Thank you for joining us. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/11/alzheimers-114/

The Dalai Lama once said: “The only true guardian of peace lies within: a sense of concern and responsibility for your own future and an altruistic concern for the well-being of others.” The guests on today’s show include individuals who fulfill these criteria and are true guardians of peace: Maine’s former Senator George Mitchell, Meg Baxter, President & CEO, Mitchell Institute and Ethan Pierce, Mitchell Institute Scholar. We hope you enjoy our conversations with them, and are inspired to reflect upon the ways in which you may be a guardian of peace in your own life. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/11/making-peace-113/

This show was inspired by the article written by Susan Conley for the November issue of of Maine Magazine. We know that kids learn differently, and that no matter how kids learn, education is of paramount importance. Maine is working to find ways to educate our kids in new ways, through programs such as charter schools. We hope you enjoy our thought-provoking conversations with Susan, Glenn and John. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/11/chartering-education-112/

Everyone has their own story. Some keep it close to the vest, while others shout their stories from the rooftops. In our latest show, we speak with several brave individuals willing to share their tales with the world—and to help others find voice, too. These stories, like many of our lifetime narratives, are filled with moments of beauty, the sweet happiness of love, and the terrible fact of tragedy. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/10/tales-of-tragedy-triumph-111/

Money has a significant impact on our health and happiness—whether we like it or not. Learn how fiscal and emotional issues contribute to our financial fitness, and how one young entrepreneur is building her own financial foundation.   <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/10/financial-fitness-110/

We all benefit from caring for—and being cared for—by others. While many of us have experience offering hospitality to visitors, some people choose to make their living serving others. Whether they're cooking up delicious meals or designing the perfect hotel room, these individuals specialize in comforts of the body and soul. Learn why it is important for Maine to offer healing hospitality to our locals and visitors, and how it is being done in our newest episode, "Hospitality."   <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/10/hospitality-109/

Here in Maine, the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. We work with the resources we have, creating new and interesting products to share with the world. No small feat, given our geography and relatively small population base. This week’s radio show guests, Philip Conkling, founder of the Island Institute and contributing editor at <em>Maine</em> Magazine, and Dream Local founder & Client Success Officer, Shannon Kinney, understand the entrepreneurial process. Entrepreneurs themselves, they have brought their unique talents to Maine, creating and nurturing organizations that act as valuable resources for our community. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/10/economies-of-scale-108/

Art belongs to all of us. How do we ensure that the making and enjoyment of art is accessible to Mainers? Suzette McAvoy, Director of the Center for Maine Contemporary Art, and Roger Dell, Director of Education at the Farnsworth Museum, answer this question on our most recent episode of the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour & Podcast. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/09/artists-education-107/

Maine is a hot spot for artists of every possible persuasion. Motion picture makers (and actors) are the latest in a long line of creative individuals who call our state home. Get the update on Maine’s own Camden International Film Festival from founder Ben Fowlie, Managing Director Caroline von Kuhn and and get a glimpse into the acting life with nationally acclaimed actress/producer Caitlin Fitzgerald. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/09/motion-pictures-106/

Words are an important means of self-expression—perhaps even more so when used sparingly. Poet Gibson Fay-Leblanc and author/illustrator Rohan Henry share how their passion for words has challenged them to help others communicate in unique ways. Modern man has known great benefit from access to words, written and spoken. Now we must be reminded of the communication that takes place in the spaces in between. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/09/words-of-wisdom-105/

It's that time of year: back to school season. As fall descends on Maine and the weather becomes cool and crisp, kids (and adults) all over the state are readying themselves for tests, quizzes, homework, and all the other measuring sticks we use for learning. However, while traditional education might look a certain way, going “back to school” doesn’t necessarily mean returning to the classroom, just as "learning" doesn't necessarily mean receiving points and grades. In our latest episode of the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour, Bates College president Clayton Spencer and Derek Pierce, founding principal of Casco Bay High School, explain how learning takes place on many levels, and how understanding this contributes to a richer existence for us all. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/09/life-lessons-104/

Family vacations can be a really healing time. It's when we reconnect, when we unplug from our devices and take a moment to listen, a moment to share. Many families partake in this yearly tradition, where leisure trumps work and adventures abound. But some families take the notion of a shared adventure to a whole new level. Meet the Boland-Swords and the Morrises: two families that have made the conscious decision to spend months together in unfamiliar countries—and uncharted waters—and have learned much about the world and one another in the process. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/09/family-adventures-103/

Imagine a book. It might look like a small, humble item with creased pages and a tarnished cover, but inside? Inside is the world. Books make it possible for us to explore, to travel to other cultures, to dip our feet in the cool waters of The Nile or swim in the hot springs of Hungary. They teach us compassion, empathy, and little-known facts. They entertain us, they inspire us, they educate us. Books are vital to growth. This week on the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour, we meet with some of the imaginative people who are creating books for our youngest readers. In this episode, Charlotte Agell, Maria Padian and Kate Egan (who also happens to be the editor of the “Hunger Games” trilogy) explain how and why they write for kids. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/08/549/

It takes a certain bravery to follow the road, as poet Robert Frost put it, "not taken." Not everyone likes to tread down these lesser-walked paths, but for those who do, the rewards—and the risks—are great. These fearless souls, these trailblazers, are people who enact change, who choose to step forward into uncharted teritory rather than cruise along the time-honed roads. This week on the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour, we speak with several trailblazers who are leading the charge against childhood hunger. First, we talk with Billy Shore, who founded the national organization Share Our Strength in 1984. Next, we meet Sam Hayward, chef and co-owner of Fore Street and early supporter of Share Our Strength Maine. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/08/trailblazers-101/

Modern medicine is continually changing, and our understanding of illness grows every year. We become doctors because we want to help people, and for the most part, we do. However, there are times when our knowledge isn't enough, our medicine isn't quite enough. We doctors do not know everything, that is clear. But we haven't given up on attempting to learn about multiple sclerosis and diseases like it. We also still have great hope, which is only strengthened by individuals like Paul Leddy, who competes yearly to raise money for MS, Dr. Alexandra Degenhardt, who specializes in the disease, and Dr. Sunny Raleigh, who works to improve the lives and lift the spirits of her patients with MS. On this episode of the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour & Podcast, we talk to these three guests about multiple sclerosis, understanding, and hope. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/08/multiple-sclerosis-understanding-hope-100/

Today on the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour, we speak with novelist Peter Behrens, whose books <em>The Law of Dreams</em> and <em>The O’Briens</em> describe the journeys taken by individuals whose families were impacted by the Irish famines of the last century. We also discuss journeys taken by the staff of <em>Maine</em> magazine, over the course of “48Hours,” with <em>Maine</em> magazine and <em>Maine Home+Design </em>editor-in-chief Susan Grisanti. What is that you are hungering for, and how can you feed your soul? We hope this show will give you food for thought. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/08/feeding-the-soul-99/

If we have the strength to keep using our voices, we may have the chance to use it to help others—perhaps those who have no voice, or whose voices are not like ours. Our voice is our gift, and we can give it to others. Through the human voice, the breath of the world can flow. This week, I speak with two women who are intimately acquainted with the power of speech for the episode "Finding Voice." Listen to the full podcast below, or skip down to hear the full interviews with Judith Cornell and Cathy Plourde. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/07/finding-voice-98/

Wellness can take many forms. On today's show, we address physical wellness through the prevention of Lyme disease and skin cancer. We also discuss modalities such as acupuncture and integrative medicine. There are many different ways to be well, and we hope that you will incorporate some of the ideas we discuss into your own life. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/07/summer-wellness-97/

As a physician, I've learned that viewpoint is everything, and everyone has a story to tell. Things are not always as they seem. We're never entirely sure that what we see is reality, or what we hear is reality. So if you can have an open mind, and be compassionate, and listen to what we are told, or explore more what we think is going on around us, we're certainly going to be better off in our own lives. We also treat those around us better, strengthening our ties to the community, and enhancing our interpersonal awareness. This week on the Dr. Lisa Radio & Podcast, we explore the topics of perception, memory, and judgment. We talk to attorney Stephen Schwartz about bias in the courtroom, and how our memories can sometime deceive us. Next, we discuss both inner and outer realities with Jungian psychotherapist Dr. Stephen Aronson, who explains how these dual worlds can often be out of sync. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/07/680/

"Interdependence is and ought to be as much the ideal of man as self-sufficiency." - Mahatma Gandhi This Sunday, our show focuses on the concept of "Interdependence." In Buddhism, there is another word for this idea: "interbeing." Interbeing refers the relationship of individuals with one another, which is necessary for mutual coexistence. Whether we realize it or not, we are all "interbeing" with those around us. Our actions have a great effect on others; unkind words can hurt, a helping hand can change a life. We are all interdependent, and interbeing. Always. The more independent we believes ourselves to be, the less likely this is the case. Happy Independence Day weekend to my fellow interdependent American beings. Thank you for reading. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/07/699/

Growth is normally considered a good thing. Gardens, plants, babies, even mutual funds grow, and when they do, we benefit. But there is another kind of growth as well. Cancer cells grow, and when they do, it causes destruction of the body, sometimes even of the self. Yet while cancer can lead to destruction—even, in the worst cases, death—it can also result in more growth. Cancer patients may find themselves stronger and more resilient than they ever thought possible. They may finally tap into creative potential that had remained dormant until becoming necessary for their healing. In its own way, even this terrible destruction can lead to new life. Join the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour this Sunday for our show "Art & The American Cancer Society." Or to listen now, click on the link below: <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/06/art-the-american-cancer-society-94/

Home. It's a short word, but it means so much. It's where we raise our children, make our sanctuary, find our peace, and support our community. Home is more than a place—it's a state of mind. When we embrace people and places, when we call them ours, we become part of the landscape itself. Our contributions and our experiences help enrich our surroundings, just as our surroundings help to shape us. Every individual is a product of their surroundings, and every town, every home, is reflective of the people that have called it theirs. Join the <a href="http://www.drlisabelisle.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Lisa Radio Hour</a> this Sunday, June 23, as for our discussion on the Maine Home + Design Show. We will talk about houses, homes, and landscapes, and what these places mean to us. Tune in on Sunday, or click on the link below to listen. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/06/maine-home-design-show-93/

We all like to be part of the game. We strive to be part of the action, whether it's through participating in team sports, diving headfirst into a cold Maine lake, or even just cheering on a favorite sports team. Athletics, like many aspects of modern life, is a highly personal pursuit. Some people naturally gravitate towards group sports, while others prefer more solo activities. For most of us, it is less about the win than it is about the game. This week on the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour, we speak with a variety of guests involved in sports medicine and healing. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Herzog from Orthopedic Specialists, LLC, Jared Buzell and Stan Skolfield from Orthopedic Associates Performance Center, and Mike Chapman and Jim Greatorex from Premier Sports Health and Black Bear Medical will all be joining me in the studio. <br/> <br/> https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/06/774/