Living Life With Lynda Show

Part 1: We are joined by Rebecca Hobbs, Executive Director of Through These Doors, a domestic violence resource center that serves victims and survivors in Cumberland County, Maine.  Rebecca will help us understand what domestic abuse is and how to recognize it if it’s happening to someone you know and also find support for yourself if you are in this situation. Part 2:  Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares a poem she heard on a Dr. Wayne Dyer program and written by Valerie Cox called "The Cookie Thief" to help raise awareness about judgement and making assumptions.

Part 1: Linda Huitt is a holistic practitioner, teacher and owner of the healing studio, Pathway of Joy.  She finds great joy in working with her clients – both humans and their pets – and her mission is to help us all return to a more compassionate and joy-filled life.  We talk about the differences between the various modalities she offers from IET (Integrated Energy Therapy, Usui & Kundalini Reiki, Theta Healing and more) and how each one can help you. Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about network marketing and the lessons learned from being involved in various companies.  She'll share the benefits she received from the most recent company she worked with and how she was able to release the guilt she felt when she decided to walk away from that business and her team.

Part 1: Allyson Scammell is a master certified coach, EFT Practitioner, and Intuitive Consultant. We’ll talk about her mission to help soul-guided women entrepreneurs grow their income, impact, and inspiration by tapping into their soul’s internal guidance system and their own unique abilities.  Make sure you also check out her She Grows podcast to learn more about how to grow your business! Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about a shopping trip she recently took with her mother and the "Belonging" bracelet she found made by My Saint My Hero.  LOVE this company and their mission!!

Part 1: Dr. Kimble Greene is a bestselling author, life strategist and transpersonal counselor. Her introductory book, You Are Not Broken!, hit #1 on Amazon in 2018. Kimble’s many years of observation, research and experience have culminated in the integration of these 3 themes: Grace, Imperfection & Real Power. This dynamic platform along with her internationally recognized approach for transformation and personal power – The Monarch Method™ – are a ‘game-changer’ and are just some of the topics we talk about! Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Why practicing patience & having compassion for others, especially with the elderly, can have a profound impact on your life.

Part 1: Kim Demado, co-owner of Triple Jump Fitness, a Personal Fitness Coach & Lifestyle Strategist, talks about her mission to help women, especially over 40 that are Overworked, Over Committed & Overwhelmed to lose weight, reset their metabolism & energetically eliminate food cravings.  We’ll also talk about the awesome Harvest Your Soul event she is hosting in November! Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about turning 50 and what she did on her birthday to come out of her comfort zone and "zip" into the next 50 years!

Part 1: Heather Nichols, owner of Stones & Stuff in Portland, Maine, joins me to talk about her intuitive abilities and how astrology can help you understand your strengths & weaknesses and provide guidance for the future.  We even discuss a chart reading she did for me! Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about Dr. Rev. Wayne Dyer's program, There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem.  You'll even hear Lynda sing Row, Row, Row Your Boat!

Part 1: Scott Baumann, owner of Iron Legion Strength Co., and Rachael O’Donnell, owner of Grit & Grace Crossfit, join me to talk about why it is so important to include strength training in your weekly routine especially as we all age and discuss how their workouts are different from your typical gym membership.  Tired of exercising and not seeing the results you want??  Then you need to check out this show! Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - How seeing the good in adverse situations can help you turn them into positive events.  Use this daily mantra: "I look for the good in every challenging situation that occurs to me.  I change my life by changing my thinking about challenging events.  I claim the good, knowing it will come to me."

Part 1: Kristen Farnham, Vice President of Development for the non-profit organization, Spurwink, joins us to share how Spurwink helps children, adults and families affected by behavioral health challenges and developmental disabilities live healthy, engaged lives in their communities.  She also shares information about their Foster Care program and their new ShifaME Refugee Services program. Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email she received from DailyOM about how to have a stress-free home.

Part 1: Terri Decoster, MS CPC, is a stepparenting expert and professional coach with a Masters in Counseling Psychology. Terri provides counseling and mediation services to help people navigate the world of divorce, re-partnering and co-parenting to help improve the lives of all those involved, especially the children.  She will walk us through the steps of each phase of a divorce and give us tips on what we can do to improve the situation (before, during & after). Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares an email she received from DailyOM about how spending time alone can help us improve our relationships.

Part 1:  Dr. Sarah Paton is a Naturopathic Doctor and author of “The Vitality Prescription: 100+ New Habits to Transcend Stress and Shine Brighter”. Dr. Paton also teaches Homeopathy at the Bay Light Center for Homeopathy as well as at the University of Southern Maine. Do you get confused by all the alternative therapies available today? Dr. Paton will help us decide which ones to try for certain ailments and what to look for when choosing an alternative practitioner. She also provides education around Homepathic Medicine and offers some suggestions on which ones you should keep on hand! Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares information about an article she read in the Consumer Reports special Wellness edition on a study done about antibiotic use in fast food burger restaurants.  Think antibiotic resistance is caused by doctors prescribing them too often?  That's not the ONLY reason!

Part 1: My guest is Adam Shepherd, Executive Director of Rippleffect, a non-profit organization that promotes Youth Development and Leadership Through Adventure, Healthy Communities and Living Sustainably.  We talk about all the programs Rippleffect offers and why now is a critical time to involve youth in these programs and how helping them learn skills they may not obtain in school or at home will help them now and also in the future! Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about personal development and shares some wisdom from Jim Rohn about change.

Part 1: Nutrition and Fitness Coach, Nick Bloom, joins us to share his personal journey of growing up as a chubby kid to being an overweight adult and how he finally reached his health goals when he turned 40 by losing 60 lbs in 6 months, which led to him becoming a health & fitness coach for other people.  He'll help us address the barriers and hurdles that hold us back and talk about how engaging a mind, body and spirit practice into our lives will help us live a truly purposeful and healthy life.   *We had so much to talk about that Nick and I continued the conversation after the live show was over, so go to the 55 min. spot to hear all about meal planning! Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda subscribed to a system where she gets a daily email from Dr. Robert Anthony and she shares one that spoke to her about your Core Concern.

Part 1: Westbrook, Maine Police Chief Janine Roberts and representatives, Leslie Skillin & Margaret Nareff, from the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP), based in Portland, Maine join us to explain how this program and its’ group of highly trained volunteers provide emotional and practical support to survivors of traumatic events and their families within the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event.  They also provide suggestions on how to help the people in your life who may be coping with a devastating loss. Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about a picture she posted on Facebook and how surprised she was by the reaction of many.  Can't people just take a joke anymore??

Part 1: Lynn Leavitt, Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Westbrook, Maine, educates us on a wide range of subjects from recycling contamination to Storm Water programs and also explains why it’s important to stop feeding ducks and waterfowl which are all things that will help our environment and lessen the burden on local municipal budgets. Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about customer service and some recent experiences she had from extremely bad to extremely good!

Part 1: Elizabeth Ross Holmstrom, the founder of Mindful Employer joins us to talk about the importance of bringing our hearts to work and how implementing conscious capitalism in to your business can not only make your workplace a happier place, but also increase your bottom line.  Elizabeth will also fill us in on a Conscious Women’s Leadership Forum she is holding on July 23, 2019 in Maine.  Sign up today before you miss out! Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about the importance of taking vacation and how if you don't have the benefit of having paid time off from work then how you can "Live like you're on vacation" every day!

Part 1: Larry McWilliams and Pam Dunnam, owners of Potluck Joint Relief in Westbrook, Maine discuss how they created their custom "Potluck" salve and how that helped Larry eliminate his use of opiates which helped manage his pain after losing his leg in a motorcycle accident 30 years ago.  There are many uses for medical marijuana and it can be very confusing about how and why to obtain a medical marijuana card or which products to choose, especially with the States where you can purchase it for recreational use.  Larry & Pam help us to understand the options out there so people can easily access this miracle, natural drug! Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda completes her discussion about the Complaint Free World Book by talking about the 4 stages of Competence that everyone goes through when they are learning something new or trying to change their habits.

Part 1: The Maine Women's Conference welcomes all women who value their mission, which is to Educate, Inspire and Empower women! They are committed to creating an inclusive environment of diverse individuals, organizations and communities.  Jodi Flynn of Women Taking the Lead, and Abbie McGilvery of From the Nest, are board members for The Maine Women's Conference and share with us why they chose to come together to start this conference and what to expect at this 2nd annual event. Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda shares the recent experience she had when she took her husband to the local hospital emergency room and why she felt like she was stuck in a Seinfeld episode!  She calls it, "Lessons learned in the ER"!

Part 1: Deputy Fire Chief Steve Sloan with the Westbrook, Maine Fire Department joins us to talk about fire prevention and fire safety.  Did you know it’s better to sleep with your bedroom door shut instead of open?  Find out why and learn other tips on how to keep your family safe on this show! Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda discusses the book, The Complaint Free World by Will Bowen, and how becoming aware of and eliminating complaining, criticizing and gossiping can have a positive effect on your life!

Part 1: Do you own property that you are afraid you may be forced to sell if you don’t have enough money to pay for your care in your elder years?  Why is it important to have an up to date will or a plan legally established for what happens to your assets upon your death?  Join us to learn all about Estate Planning (wills, trusts, probate & more) from Attorney Miles C. Hunt, who specializes in this practice at Epstein & O’Donovan. Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about funerals and asks you to think about what legacy you would like to leave behind.

Part 1: Aram Mitchell, Executive Director & Guide, with Renewal in the Wilderness joins us to talk about how this non-profit organization "helps the helpers".  Aram and his small group of volunteers provide wilderness trips for people who are doing good work in the world! Connecting people with wild nature helps to strengthen their sense of purpose and sustain the spirit of compassion in their lives which in turn will help them continue to do their good work with a sense of renewal! I recently joined Aram and a group of nature lovers on one of their "beauty walks" and had an awesome experience! We talk about that on the show too:) Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda talks about how a local non-profit organization in Maine called HART helped save her mother's cat which in turn helped save her mother as well!