Nov 1, 2021 | Alternative Medicine, Children, Chronic Pain, Integrative Medicine
Part 1: I have been a patient of Dr. Mitch Vance of Body Back Chiropractic & Physiotherapy for a year and I found him by doing a search online for a Chiropractor who is certified to offer Active Release Technique (ART). I am SO grateful to have been led to him! Don’t know what ART is? Well then, check out this episode to learn out about that as well as learn about physiotherapy, cupping, graston technique and more! Not all chiropractors are the same, so if you’ve tried chiropractic care in the past or are having neck or back pain, migraines or are pregnant or recently had a baby, then this is the show for you!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom – Lynda shares an article from DailyOM about the importance of practice self-awareness.
Sep 23, 2021 | Anxiety, Books, Children, Emotional Health, Fitness, Mental Health, Relationships, Stress
Part 1: Angela Lamb of Healthy Life Nation joins me again, but this time it’s to talk about her newest book, Bonding with My Bunnies: Yoga Lesson Plans for Families & Children. The theme of this book is Rest, Play, Yoga, Repeat! Give kids the gift of yoga tailored to them! Fun games, kid-friendly final relaxation meditations, fun and relaxing breathing exercises, kid-friendly yoga practices to foster family bonding and genuine play. Angela will share why she chose to write this book and how she feels it will help make a difference in families and childrens’ lives!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom – Lynda talks about the importance of supporting your local farmer and shares a blog post from Wormell Farms regarding the status of their farm.
Aug 15, 2021 | Children, Chronic Pain, Energy Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Metaphysical, Therapy
Part 1: This is Part 1 of my 2 part interview with Walter Selens. Walter is a licensed massage therapist who has been practicing bodywork since 1988. He began studying Parapsychology in 1986 in the Parapsychology Program at Cape Cod Community College. He started off as a paranormal investigator and when the classroom focus changed, he found himself studying energy patterns in health and bodywork. He decided to switch his major to Massage Therapy and is now a Neuromuscular Therapist at Gorham Muscular Therapy located in Gorham, Maine. In this interview, he shares some really interesting information about being recognized as having a “psychic ability” by the US Air Force, some paranormal occurrences he encountered on Cape Cod, why he decided to become a Massage Therapist as well as talk about a unique service of showing parents how to massage their infants! Walter is quite the character, so you will definitely enjoy this show!
Part 2: Weekly Words – Lynda talks about our circle of influence and how certain parts of our life are very similar to the 5 people we spend the most time with.
Aug 8, 2021 | Charity, Children, Non-Profit Organizations, Personal Development
Part 1: Donna Dwyer, President and CEO, of My Place Teen Center joins me to talk about their mission to provide a safe haven for youth ages 10-18, sustaining them with comfort, meals, resources, and hope. My Place Teen Center (MPTC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, regional organization headquartered in Westbrook, Maine, with a temporary location secured in Saco, and a soon-to-be new one in Biddeford (opening in 2022).
They are a year round, free, out of school time program. They provide academic assistance through tutoring, study skills, the Learning Technology Lab, and Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs. They offer instruction in character development, leadership development, life skills, job skills, and financial literacy. They focus on aspects of healthy, responsible moral development that builds strong character, self-esteem, academic, and leadership skills.
The culture at the Teen Center is one in which they are loving first and firm when needed. A family-type, anti-bullying, safe environment is their hallmark. When youth walk through their Red Doors, they see kids who have the potential to thrive with mentoring and guidance. Their niche is fostering grit, perseverance, curiosity, passion, and accountability. These non-academic pursuits are the success indicators of positive, thriving futures. They are committed to engaging these young people in positive relationships and meaningful activities that allow them to be courageous in the face of their traumatic life circumstances.
Given their transient, middle and high school population, they know that hunger and homelessness are on the rise and parent substance use is a contributing factor to their kids’ exposure to early trauma. Confronted with the fallout of childhood trauma, they are asking why do some children adapt and overcome, while others bear lifelong scars that flatten their potential? A growing body of evidence points to one common answer: Every child who winds up doing well has had at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult.
Please consider donating to help My Place Teen Center continue their mission. Not only will you be helping children today, but also our future adults!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom – Lynda shares a story about a recent encounter with an angry parent and provides tips on how we can have a positive influence on our children.
Jun 18, 2021 | Anxiety, Children, Depression, Grief, Mental Health, Non-Profit Organizations, Personal Development
This show is a montage of 3 of my favorite Maine non-profit organizations providing updates on where their organizations have been, where they are now and what they need to continue helping so many!
Debby Porter is the Founder & CEO, of the non-profit organization Hair Matters. As a hair stylist, when Debby heard the words, “you have breast cancer” she was not only terrified for her life, but she wondered how she would cope with hair loss. She found there was no place to turn for help with hair loss and during her recovery she vowed to create the kind of help she wasn’t able to find. That’s how Hair Matters was born. Today, Hair Matters works to restore vitality and hope and reduce fear and isolation for all who seek their help by providing emotional support and hair loss solutions in a non-medical setting. You can hear the full interview I did with Debby in Episode 67.
Amie Marzen, founder of Madeline’s Mission joins us to share the story of her beautiful daughter Madeline, whom she lost at just 4 years young to a brain tumor. When Amie found herself in this “child loss club” she felt lost, alone, and scared and couldn’t find the support she and her family needed to help them during this difficult time. That situation motivated her to create this non-profit organization in honor of her daughter so other families will have the support they need while coping with the loss of a child. You can hear the full interview I did with Amie on Episode 33.
Catherine Ann Wilson, founder of Stop Trafficking US, is a child sexual abuse and sex trafficking survivor. Catherine shares her very personal story through a worldwide platform to help prevent what happened to her from happening to other young girls and boys. In this episode, she shares about the huge difference her organization is making by providing training to social workers, law enforcement officials and more! You can hear the full interview I did with Catherine in Episode 35.
Mar 28, 2021 | Children, Emotional Health, Non-Profit Organizations, Personal Development, Relationships
Part 1 – Eileen Veroneau Brown, Director of Development & Communications, for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine, joins me to discuss how they provide mentorship services to children and youth ages 7-17 in Cumberland and York counties in Maine. Their mission is to ignite the power and promise of all youth and seek to remove obstacles for all young people by connecting them with a mentor – a caring adult who can be in their corner. Ever thought about volunteering to work with children? Listening to this episode would be a great start to learn more about this opportunity!
Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom – Lynda talks about being exposed to Covid and getting a Covid test. The test results were negative, but how accurate are they really and why aren’t we hearing about how many Covid tests have been given and how many are negative? Want to know what the numbers are for the U.S.? Check this out and be prepared for some staggering numbers!
