Quality of Life Magazine - Fall-Winter 2022

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FALL/WINTER 2022 New Mexico Getaway Heart Health Books & Memoirs Documentary Films Youth Education Art is Good for Us! Family Bookshelf Expert Interviews
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HEALTH & WELLNESS 6. New Mexico B&B Getaway 12. Heart-Healthy Lifestyle 14. Until the Wheels Come Off Film 16. Our American Family Film LEARNING & EDUCATION 18. Young Plato Film 20. Trust in the Education System THE ARTS 24. Art is Good for Us! 26. The Story Won’t Die Film BOOK NEWS & AUTHOR INTERVIEWS 28. Memoirs & True Stories 35. The Family Bookshelf 40. The Learning Shelf CONTENTS PAGE 3

EDITORS BLOCK

From natural disasters to political outrages and war, the state of our world has been rife with challenges. As we weave our way through life’s obstacle courses, it’s good to remember that resiliency is one of those big gears in our toolbox.

There’s the old saying, “an inch by inch it’s a cinch, a yard by yard it’s hard.” From taking care of our heart health to building a peaceful playground for our kids, and from dealing with grief to planning an extraordinary retirement, this second issue of Big Blend’s Quality of Life Magazine shines the light on how to consistently take those steps forward, to persevere in what makes us healthy and truly happy and content.

We hope you enjoy this issue’s Big Blend Radio podcast conversations and expert interviews with doctors and nurses, psychologists and public health specialists, athletes and artists, filmmakers and photographers, authors and writers, leadership coaches and educators, innkeepers and travelers, and self-proclaimed students of life.

Be sure to sign up for our weekly Big Blend eNewsletter to get the latest issues of our various digital Big Blend Magazines in your inbox. You can also keep up with our social media posts and the latest radio shows here.

Here's to a happy, healthy, and fruitful rest of the year!

Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith

Big Blend’s mother-daughter duo who publishes Big Blend Magazines, hosts Big Blend Radio, and travels full-time on the Love Your Parks Tour.

FRONT COVER IMAGE: Be inspired at The Grand Hacienda Estate in Abiquiú Lake, New Mexico. New Mexico B&B Story on page 8.

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“There are darknesses in life and there are lights, and you are one of the lights, the light of all lights.” Bram Stoker, Dracula
Experience the ‘Land of Enchantment’ on a Bed & Breakfast Getaway Relax, Connect with Nature & Let The Arts Inspire REJUVENATION DESTINATION: PAGE 6

DESTINATION: NEW MEXICO

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Have you ever gone on a trip only to return home exhausted and in need of a “vacation from your vacation?” Sometimes as travelers we can get on that crazy whirlwind of the “must-do this, must-see that” hamster wheel and forget to give ourselves a break from the ticking clock, and just take it slow, breathe in, and soak up our surroundings. Of course, it helps to be nestled in a place of pristine natural beauty, where tranquility harmonizes with bird calls, gentle breezes, and the light trickle of flowing water.

Why not experience a relaxing yet rejuvenating Bed & Breakfast getaway in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment? Here, spirituality and cultural traditions run deep and the arts are a way of life. Here, Mother Nature will astound, nurture, and inspire the very core of your soul. Here, reuniting with one’s true self and with loved ones is celebrated. Here, your senses will come to life and you will feel completely nourished.

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Every second Thursday Big Blend Radio hosts a “Stay & Play in New Mexico” show with the New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association (NMBBA). From shopping and dining to cultural celebrations and the arts, nature and outdoor adventures, and historic sites and unique attractions, this show features innkeepers who talk about what there is to experience in what is known as “The Land of Enchantment.”

When you stay in one of these inns, you can be sure your lodging is as unique and diverse as New Mexico itself.

Find your inn destination at

BIG BLEND RADIO PODCAST – NEW MEXICO ART & NATURE RETREAT

Enjoy this recent podcast focusing on the arts, seasonal activities, and natural splendor of New Mexico, as well as the various bed and breakfast inn experiences as pictured. Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on PodBean

https://www.nmbba.org/
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Featured Guest Innkeepers:

Becky O’Connor of Casitas de Gila

Guesthouses in Gila near the art community of Silver City. Experience the beautiful high-desert of Southwestern New Mexico at this stress-free zone situated on a 265-acre nature preserve overlooking the Gila Wilderness. This inn features five guesthouses that have Wi-Fi, a kitchen, and fireplace. Enjoy bird and wildlife watching, dark skies, hot tub relaxation, vista views, and tranquility.

More: https://www.casitasdegila.com/

Carolyn Calfee of The Grand Hacienda of Abiquiú Lake. It is the magic of the land that led to the creation of this high-end, luxury bed and breakfast that’s set among the stunning natural geography of Abiquiú. O'Keeffe's Abiquiú. This green and eco-friendly destination is an adultsonly experience. It’s small and intimate with 3 suites, and boasts modern luxuries, sophisticated services, authentic architecture, and inspired design.

More: https://www.thegrandhacienda.com/

Christine Scypinski of Adobe & Pines Inn Bed & Breakfast in Taos. Centered around a preserved 1832 historic adobe hacienda, this unique and authentic inn offers a range of accommodations in a spacious outdoor environment. All guest rooms have a kiva or gas fireplace, locally crafted furnishings, and many suites have deep soaking or whirlpool baths, kitchenettes, private outdoor patios or decks, and other luxury amenities.

More: https://adobepines.com/

Walk the labyrinth at Adobe & Pines Inn Bed & Breakfast Breakfast at Adobe & Pines Inn Bed & Breakfast
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Try These 10 Positive Lifestyle Changes

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10 Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Changes:

Focusing on heart-healthy lifestyle changes, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Dr. Jackie Eubany, a board-certified cardiologist and electro-physiologist, and author of the best-selling book “Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story.” Watch here in the YouTube player or download/listen to the episode on Podbean.

Quit smoking or vaping Get tested for diabetes

Maintain a healthy weight

Check your blood pressure

Check your cholesterol

Maintain a spiritual life

Take up yoga or learn to meditate Take a one hour walk in the park Be grateful

Spend time with friends and family

Heart disease remains the number one killer of women in the US, killing more women than breast and lung cancer combined. Silence is one of the most deadly aspects of women’s heart disease.

Through anecdotes and friendly, jargon-free advice, Dr. Jacqueline Eubany shares with readers of her book “Women & Heart Disease: The Real Story” how to: reduce their risk by up to 80%; how to recognize a heart attack earlier; and how to make the healthiest choices for your heart and your loved ones. Dr. Jackie’s Cardiovascular Wellness Institute of OC is based in Orange, CA with a second office in Irvine, CA. More at www.womenandheartdiseasebook.com

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To raise funds for cancer research, cyclist John Tarlton entered one of the most grueling ultraendurance events in the world: Race Across America (RAAM). Riders travel almost non-stop from coast to coast—through searing desert and over mountain ranges—in a brutally taxing challenge, 30% longer than the Tour de France and accomplished in half the time. With his family and friends serving as support crew, together they embark on a 12-day odyssey that puts all of their limits to the test, stressing not only their physical limits, but their emotional

limits as well. In a race, where more than half of the participants don’t even finish, John is dead set on winning his division.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features John Tarlton and his wife Jenny Dearborn who discuss their documentary, “Until The Wheels Come Off.” The film follows John as he enters his second Race Across America. Listen here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on PodBean

John Tarlton in the Race Across America, Kansas
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An Intimate & Honest Film About a Family Dealing with Generational Substance Abuse

This episode of Big Blend Radio features filmmakers Hallee Adelman and Sean King O'Grady. Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on PodBean.

Addiction is an all-encompassing force, in not only of the lives of the afflicted, but also those around them. OUR AMERICAN FAMILY provides an honest, unfiltered look at a close-knit Philadelphia family dealing with generational substance abuse. Captured at a pivotal “nothing to lose” moment, for over the course of a year, five family members tired of life with addiction on center stage, each struggle to transcend their crippling histories.

What will it take to shift this entrenched, wrenching pattern in their lives? Will they be able to make significant shifts to help their next generation? The members of OUR AMERICAN FAMILY invite us into their lives to find hope and to explore what’s possible. Though they often falter, their familial loyalty is powerful,

demonstrating how through love and dedication people can rise out of the deepest depths. For a touching, eye-opening look into one of America's most pressing crises, look no further.

Hallee Adelman is a writer, filmmaker, and cofounder of World of HA Productions. She is an executive producer on the Emmy-winning documentary “The Social Dilemma,” and the Oscar-nominated international film, “Writing with Fire.” Other titles include the Academy

Scene from Our American Family by Giant Pictures
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A Documentary Sharing a Model of How to Build a Culture of Peace in the Classroom

This episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the award-winning documentary "Young Plato" that showcases Kevin McArevey, a Primary School headmaster in Belfast’s Ardoyne housing estates who invokes the wisdom of the ancient Greek philosophers to fight poverty, drug dealers and the IRA – restoring hope in the heart of a battered community. Featured guests are Kevin McArevey, and director Neasa Ní Chianáín created the film with Declan McGrath. Listen here in the YouTube player or download the podcast PodBean.

At Holy Cross Boys School in Belfast, Northern Ireland, schoolyard conflicts are resolved at the Philosophy board where the youngsters learn to reason and think for themselves. School Principal Kevin McArevey, a Stoic who sings along to Elvis Presley, is rocking the status quo by teaching Philosophy to students in a

community plagued by urban decay, sectarian violence, poverty, and drugs. In an atmosphere of deep caring and support, his students learn new ways to manage their emotions based on Ancient texts.

YOUNG PLATO deftly addresses the social division and intergenerational trauma of a city divided by Peace Walls where "the troubles" are more than a memory in a story filled with the

Young Plato - Kevin with students - Courtesy of Soilsiu Films
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mischievous charm of young boys learning to question the mythologies of war and violence. "Young Plato" shines a positive light on contemporary Northern Ireland, offering a model for building a culture of peace in these troubling times. Watch at YoungPlato.com

Watch the film trailer below.

Young Plato - Kevin In Classroom Courtesy of Soilsiu Films Young Plato - Students Courtesy of Soilsiu Films
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani “The Trust Architect” who discusses how to build trust in the education system, as well as communication and life lessons between parents and children. As always, her 5 Tenets of Trust are a main part of the discussion, as well as some lively banter about when to teach kids about adult words, and more! Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast Podbean.

LEA’S FIVE TENETS OF TRUST ARE:

Caring

– You treat people with respect.

– You treat people as individuals and not as a commodity or convenience.

– You use mistakes as learning opportunities and not as weapons.

– You show your authentic self to others.

– You accept people at face value.

– You get to know them at a personal level.

Commitment

– You keep your word no matter what. If you can’t, then you ask to be released from the obligation.

– You commit to be excellent in all you do. But first, you know what that means and can explain it to others.

– You are committed to open and honest behavior.

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Consistency

– Your words and deeds match.

– You live by a code of conduct.

– Everyone knows what you stand for because you consistently show up in an honest and open manner.

– Who you are at work or play is consistent.

Competence

– You believe in continual learning.

– You have the skills to achieve what is expected of you.

– You know how to resolve mistakes and never make excuses.

Communication

– You have real conversations, not scripted, phony read-by-the-rule-book ones.

– Your communication is effective and transparent.

– You are direct and to the point.

– Your first line of communication in emotional conversations is face to face. If that is not possible because of distance, then video conferencing or phone.

– You see how relationships reflect how you communicate and treat others.

– You admit mistakes quickly and apologize.

They all work together, and when all the tenets align, the result is perfect trust. When you live the five tenets of trust, deep relationships happen.

Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization Trust Across America and is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED –Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader.” Listen to “Trust Talk with Lea” every Third Thursday on Big Blend Radio. More: https://leabrovedani.com/

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From art therapy to crafting projects, experiencing art, and learning about art, contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick discusses how art can provide positive emotional and mental health benefits in our lives, and even improve mechanical skills. Listen here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on PodBean.

Victoria is based in the art community of Silver City, New Mexico where she is working with others to create The Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center. She received a B.A. in Art from the

University of Missouri at Kansas City and awarded an M.F.A. in Painting from Kent State University in Ohio. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday.

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Award-winning filmmaker David Henry Gerson discusses his debut feature documentary film, "The Story Won't Die." Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on PodBean.

THE STORY WON’T DIE, from Award-winning filmmaker David Henry Gerson, is an inspiring, timely look at a young

generation of Syrian artists who use their work to protest and process what is currently the world’s largest and longest ongoing displacement of people since World War II. The film is produced by Sundance Award- winning producer Odessa Rae (Navalny).

Rapper Abu Hajar, together with other celebrated creative personalities of the Syrian uprising, a Post-Rock musician (Anas Maghrebi), members of the first all female Syrian rock band (Bahila Hijazi and Lynn Mayya), breakdancer (Bboy Shadow), choreographer (Medhat Aldaabal), and visual artists (Tammam Azzam,

Omar Imam and Diala Brisly), use their art to rise in revolution and endure in exile in this new documentary reflecting on a battle for peace, justice and freedom of expression. It is an uplifting and humanizing look at what it means to be a refugee in today’s world, and offers inspiring and hopeful vantages on a creative response to the chaos of war.

THE STORY WON’T DIE premiered at 2021 Hot Docs, went on to screen at AFI Docs, Watch Docs, and won Best Director at Doc LA and Best Feature Doc at FIC Autor Guadalajara.

More: https://thestorywontdie.com/
BBoy Shadow, aka Mhd Sabboura in The Story Won’t Die - Rae Film Studios
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From Dealing with Grief and Fighting Cancer, to Being Resilient as a Refugee, Living Life in a Foreign Land, and Finding the Positive Amidst the Pandemic, Six Authors Reflect on Their Journeys through Challenge and Change…

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In her New York Times bestseller, “The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients’ Lives,” Theresa Brown offered readers an eyeopening glimpse into a full day at her hospital’s cancer ward, providing a compassionate view inside the complex inner workings of our healthcare system and the individual struggles of her patients. Now, Brown has returned with an unprecedented look at this system from the viewpoint of a cancer patient she had never encountered: herself. In her new memoir, “HEALING: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient,” Brown tells her intensely personal story and presents an honest – and rare – look at struggling with the illness while navigating the

JEFF SEITZER: THE FUN MASTER

A self-involved academic struggling to cope with his own neurological problems, Jeff Seitzer could hardly take care of himself, let alone a child with special needs, when his son, Ethan, was born — but Ethan chose him anyway, and Jeff, to his great surprise, rose to the challenge. In his deeply honest and stunningly crafted memoir, “THE FUN MASTER: A Father’s Journey of Love, Loss, and Learning to Live One Day at a Time,” Jeff Seitzer explores how parenting a special needs son and an adopted daughter changed his life for the better. Woven within Seitzer’s difficult journey are moments of pure joy sparked from the unconditional love and unbreakable bond

maze of American health care from the unique standpoint of both a patient and a practitioner.

Listen here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Podbean. More: https://www.theresabrownrn.com/

shared by parent and child.

Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on PodBean. More: https://jeffreyseitzer.com/

THERESA BROWN: HEALING
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Annette Libeskind

Berkovits returns to the literary scene with her latest title “Aftermath: Coming of Age on Three Continents.” Releasing from Amsterdam Publishers, one of the world’s largest publishers of Holocaust memoirs, “Aftermath” traces Annette’s nomadic childhood in the wake of World War Two. Traversing four countries across three continents, young Annette senses that her family is different from others but she’s too young to understand her parents’ wartime trauma. She must find inner resources to deal with the onset of teenage angst, as well as linguistic and cultural challenges. Complete with personal photos, Annette’s masterful retelling of her youth showcases the alternating

pain, joy and resilience necessary to build a new life, time and again.

Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Podbean. More: www.annetteberkovits.com

WARDA: MY JOURNEY FROM THE HORN OF AFRICA TO A COLLEGE EDUCATION

Set in the rugged shrublands of rural Ethiopia, the contentious neighborhoods of South Africa, and the icy streets of Michigan, "Warda: My Journey from the Horn of Africa to a College Education,” is the story of a fierce young woman on a tireless quest to become the first member of her family to go to college. “Warda” is a powerful memoir that will help readers understand the inequities and injustices embedded in a global system that determines who is allowed to move freely and live where they choose. It is the story of a father's relentless quest to give his eldest daughter the opportunities he never had and a daughter's perseverance, determination, and steadfast

refusal to let go of a dream.

Listen here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Podbean More: www.wardaabdullahi.com

ANNETTE LIBESKIND BERKOVITS: AFTERMATH
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DEANNE BURCH: JOURNEY THROUGH FIRE & ICE

At the tender age of 23, a naïve but very much in love Deanne Burch did what all good wives were expected to do in the 1960s: she put the needs of her husband first. She accompanied Tiger to a remote, Inuit (Inupiaq) village in Kivalina, Alaska, where Tiger was conducting research for his Ph.D. To say that the environment and living conditions were harsh would be a considerable understatement. In “Journey Through Fire and Ice: Shattered Dreams Above the Arctic Circle,” Deanne pours her memories onto paper, immortalizing in vivid detail their experiences on the barrier island 83 miles above the Arctic Circle, including the ways in which the Inupiaq

NORM BOUR: COVID STORIES

Travel writer Norm Bour has been a full-time traveling nomad since leaving the US in February 2019. Since then, he has visited over 25 countries and for 15 months was “struck” in Mexico due to travel restrictions. Like many, COVID took a toll on his mental state, but when he realized that COVID actually gave him a positive outcome through writing, he searched for others with similar tales. “COVID Stories: Positive Lessons that Started Very, Very Badly…” is the result, which is a compilation of stories from around the world from writers from ages 21 to 74. Seven countries are represented, and his co-authors share their new opportunities

people supported the Burches throughout both exhilarating triumphs and agonizing tragedies. Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on PodBean. More: www.Deanneburch.com.

in business, in hobbies and pastimes, and even in love. Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on PodBean. More:

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Helping future generations join the fight against climate change and global warming is a critical step in protecting Mother Earth and her ecosystems. To help families and educators introduce the concept to very young audiences, author Richard Faith has written “Bee Scared,” a children’s book that frames the concept of environmental challenges in an easy-to-understand, entertaining tale about disappearing bees and closed hives. An Old Doc Turtle adventure “Bee Scared” follows the Queen and her community

family and friends as they try to understand why the honeybees are disappearing in great numbers

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Richard Faith, Executive Director of the Mother From Saving Bees and Solving Pollution Issues to Heartwarming Dogs and Creative Choose Your Path Mysteries, enjoy these Author Conversations covering Books that Inspire, Motivate, and Spark the Imagination of All Ages and Interests… Nature Festival Live, discusses his children's book “Bee Scared.” Watch here in the YouTube player or download/listen to the podcast on PodBean. More: http://www.mothernaturefestival.live/ Continued on Next Page… RICHARD FAITH: BEE SCARED PAGE 35

Who says a book can only have one ending? Authors Deb Mercier and Ryan Jacobson, of Lake 7 Creative, are flipping the Choose Your Path concept on its head, challenging readers to “survive” new interactive middle grade novels that will entice even the most reluctant of readers.

With the relaunch of their "Can You Survive?" series and the debut of the "Detective: You" series, Lake 7 imaginatively introduces the mystery genre to new generations of young readers who are charged with solving their own mysteries. It’s up to readers to identify suspects and gather clues, making choices that affect what happens next.

Books Continued…

Award-winning author Ryan Jacobson, who has written and published over 60 books, discusses Lake 7 Creative’s new books. Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on PodBean.

More: https://lake7creative.com/

THE ANTIDOTES: POLLUTION SOLUTION

Follow The Antidotes as they find a way to save their water supply from plastic-eating bacteria! Dr. Patricia Mechael weaves her expertise as a public health specialist to write an engaging and educational new middle grade book featuring a colorful cast of classmates that attempt to save their town from a corporate experiment gone wrong! “The Antidotes: Pollution Solution” showcases a stimulating adventure for kids and touches on returning to normalcy after a global pandemic, the challenges of grief, and co-parenting in an age-friendly way. The first book in a new series is perfect for curious kids with an interest in science!

Dr. Patricia Mechael discusses her book “The

Antidotes: Pollution Solution” Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Podbean

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https://www.patriciamechael.com/.
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Inspired by her own frustration as a mother seeking reading content featuring female leads who weren’t super heroes or malecompanion dependent, “Pragmatic Princess: 26 Superb Stories of Self-Sufficiency” offers stories of everyday girls, solving everyday problems, with their everyday abilities. And the 26 stories represent children of all backgrounds, abilities and family types – each with a distinct personality – from Winnie the Wise who says, “...we are the ones who make our dreams come true, not other people, in the end it is up to you” to Xena the Xenial who reminds us, “We have so much to learn from one another, but only if we can listen to each other.”

Research psychologist and award-winning

author Dr. Rachel Kowert discusses children’s book, “Pragmatic Princess.” Listen here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on PodBean.

More: https://buildyourowncastle.com/

MICHELLE DUMONT: AN ALPHABET TAIL

Children’s book author Michelle Dumont is continuing her engaging young reader’s series with “Phoebe Cakes and Friends: An Alphabet Tail.”

With illustrations done by architect Jennifer Taylor, Dumont’s new release is the perfect book for dog-loving children ready to learn the alphabet in an amusing way!

Come along with Phoebe, an adorable bulldog based on the author’s real-life rescue dog, and all of her tail-wagging four-legged friends and learn your ABCs one giggle at a time. This board book is especially designed and crafted to stimulate and entertain little learners as they begin their A-Z learning journey.

New Orleans based children's book author Michelle Dumont chats about dogs and her books. Listen here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on PodBean. Get the book on Amazon.

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Whether you currently have a mutt, grew up with one, or you’re a pet-free animal lover, MUTTS by Olivia Grey Pritchard is a must have for your coffee table.

MUTTS is a photographic celebration of mystery mixed breeds. If you’ve ever loved a bonafide mutt, you know that they’re some of the best, most loyal dogs ever.

This stellar book features more than 100 gorgeous pups from all different origins and breeds, photographed by the award-winning talent Olivia Grey Pritchard. Each photo is accompanied by the pooch’s name, best guess of breed mix, and lists unique traits.

For those who haven’t considered adopting a rescue pet before, this book shows that mutts

have just as many unique, lovable, and desirable qualities as pedigreed dogs.

Olivia Grey Pritchard discusses her beautiful and heartwarming new coffee table book, "MUTTS: A Celebration of Mystery Mixed Breeds." Listen here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on PodBean.

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RETIREMENT · RELATIONSHIPS · PUBLIC SAFETY In-depth Conversations with Three Empowering & Expert Authors … PAGE 40

When the honeymoon of retirement is over, many individuals accept much less than life has to offer and confuse complacency with true happiness.

Diminished self-confidence wears down motivation and the potential for all that life could be is lost . The voice of a new way of living in the last third of life, Barbara Pagano developed a guide for others to create a post-midlife lifestyle of work and freedom. She uses her research and years of experience in leadership development to expose how we can reshape our life after 60. Introducing: “The 60 Something Crisis: How to Live an Extraordinary Life in Retirement.”

Watch here in the YouTube player or download

podcast

PodBean

JODIE ECKLEBERRY-HUNT: GETTING TO GOOD RIDDANCE

Like death and taxes, some things are inevitable — including breakups.

Psychologist Dr. Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt is helping readers get over heartbreak and move on with their lives in her new book, “Getting to Good Riddance: A No-Bullsh*t Breakup Survival Guide.”

Through professional experiences and examples, along with psychological research and vignettes to explain her points, Eckleberry-Hunt uses her expertise as a relationship therapist to create the ultimate guide to surviving a breakup. This seriously motivational resource utilizes salty straight talk, humor, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and positivity to get you to growth and recovery.

Listen here in the YouTube player or download

podcast

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SCOTT: THE MINDS OF MASS KILLERS

Public mass killings are becoming more common –and each incident affects the public’s sense of safety, especially as myths circulate about mass murderers and their behavior. “The Minds of Mass Killers: Understanding and Interrupting the Pathway to Violence” draws on psychotherapist P. Shavaun Scott’s 30 years of treatment experience in criminal psychology to clarify the realities of mass killings, using psychological forensic research to provide a foundation for understanding the “pathway to violence” identified in the personal histories of many mass murderers.

Drawing from criminology, neuroscience

developmental and social psychology, Scott makes the case that we are all capable of creating a safer society.

Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on PodBean.

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