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Friday Night KaraokeKaraoke Party Like it's 2024 with FNKIt's Episode 68 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the focus was on theme of the week winners in the Friday Night Karaoke Facebook group from 2024. It’s time to kick off the new year with style, music, and all the FNK vibes you love! In this week’s episode of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, Mike and Joe are taking a look back at 2024’s Theme of the Week winners, featuring incredible performances from our FNK community. These are the songs that defined a year of creativity, passion, and unforgettable karaoke moments. Get ready to party like it’s 2024...
2025-01-041h 09
The Kindness Rebellion6. The Incredible World of Plants with Richelle GreggPlants communicating with each other and telling time? What? You're not going to want to miss this episode with horticulturist and master gardener, Richelle Gregg. She's coming in hot with 5 amazing facts about plants you won't believe.Plus, you can grab your FREE nature scavenger hunt right here! Nature Scavenger HuntFollow Richelle to learn more about YOU according to plants as she shares her Florosophy with the world in her upcoming book!Instagram @richellegregg Website: richellegregg.comSend a...
2024-04-1621 min
Nanay's Notes: Childhood, Children and Childlike FaithFaith, Family and Friends: How These Help Those Who Struggle with Mental Health IssuesWould love to hear from you! Send me a message.If you care about someone who's been struggling with mental health issues, hope this episode helps. Featuring an interview of 6 people who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, and of an expert-counselor-educator Dr. Aurorita Roldan, learn how family, friends, and faith play a vital role in helping manage struggles with mental health. What do we say, what don't we do? What helps, what won't?There's help available for those in need of hope and healing.Contact GCF Emmaus Road Counseling C...
2023-10-0734 min
A Date with DataA Date with Data Chats with OSEP...Live, Part TwoLights, mics, action…one more time! We return to Charlotte, North Carolina, for IDC's Interactive Institute 2023, where we grabbed some quality time with OSEP's Gregg Corr, Christine Pilgrim, and Richelle Davis to discuss how states can interact, influence, and improve their way to higher quality IDEA data. Join host Amy Bitterman and our very first studio audience for a lively episode of A Date with Data.
2023-07-2537 min
A Date with DataA Date with Data Chats with OSEP...Live, Part One!Lights, mics, action! In dating, as in life, it's important to keep things fresh and lively. That's why we took advantage of our time in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the IDC Interactive Institute 2023 to sit down with OSEP's Gregg Corr, Christine Pilgrim, and Richelle Davis. Join host Amy Bitterman for this national perspective on how states can interact, influence, and improve their way to higher quality IDEA data. It's the very first episode of A Date with Data recorded before a live studio audience!
2023-07-1123 min
StoryTown RadioBlack History MonthWritten by Jules Corriere with Anne G'Fellers-Mason, David Junah, and Leon OverbayStage Manager/Production Assistant Matthew GulleySound Engineer Jared ChristianSound Effects Gary DegnerMusic Director Brett McCluskeySpecial Music Guest Ubunibi-Afia ShortEditor Wayne Winkler CastJonathan BakerAngelitti & Joe BradleyPaul BraxtonWalter BufordDr. Daryl CarterRichelle ConleyJules CorriereGary DegnerAnne G'Fellers-MasonStephen GoodmanMatthew Gulley...
2022-05-0447 min
My S.A.D. SelfJen the Health Coach: The Link Between Depression and Leaky GutSend us a textThis week's Loving Note: "Love yourself like you're not waiting for someone else to do it."Leaky gut - picture microscopic food bits sneaking through the intestinal lining and putting your body on high alert. An immune response is created which causes inflammation that leads to complete dis-ease throughout your entire body, including the endocrine system responsible for your mood.What causes the leaking and how do you know if you have it? Can you prevent it from happening? Can it be reversed? Will eating properly really h...
2022-03-1830 min
My S.A.D. SelfThe Power of Plants: We have a biological need to connect with natureSend us a textLoving Note: When you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine.Humanity has always been connected to nature. We have used it for food and shelter, medicine and religion, to time our daily tasks as well as our seasonal ones. This week Richelle talks about how we are genetically programmed to benefit from being in nature - both physically and mentally. And, if going out in the cold seems awful, learn how taking care of houseplants can help you just as much as going outside. Houseplants are easy to take care of...
2022-03-1118 min
My S.A.D. SelfBanishing Bad Thoughts: A Self-Talk SessionSend us a textLOVING NOTE: Choose FAITH over fear.Richelle has been struggling to stay on the positive side of the fence lately. This week she talks through why she is feeling that way and learns a bit about herself in the process. Support the show
2022-03-0120 min
My S.A.D. SelfJen the Health Coach: You Are What You Eat - Introduction to Gut HealthSend us a text LOVING NOTE: Every dream fulfilled begins with a simple wish.Jenn: the Health Coach introduces us to the gut biome and its link to mental wellness. *****SIX THINGS TO NIX*****Along with removing yourself from TOXIC situations and distancing yourself from TOXIC people, keep an eye out for these joy-stealing ingredients in your daily meals, beverages, and products. High Fructose Corn Syrup - Fructose, Fructose Syrup, Corn Syrup...many more names are listed here: New Names for High Fructose Corn SyrupA...
2022-02-2231 minMy S.A.D. SelfHappy Valentine's Day to Me!Send us a textCards and chocolates & flowers! Oh my! Find out the scientific evidence that shows why we should all get these gifts, not just on Valentine's Day, but on any day, for any reason!THIS WEEK'S LOVING NOTE: Life is a gift. Go ahead and unwrap it.Support the show
2022-02-1120 minMy S.A.D. SelfEverything You Need to Know About "D" Sunshine VitaminSend us a textWhen we are exposed to UVB rays, the good cholesterol in our skin makes vitamin D, but a vitamin, by definition, comes from our diets. Wait...what? And aren't UVB rays bad for us? We take it to help with calcium absorption, but our bodies use it up in our cardiovascular and endocrine systems before the bones ever benefit from it. Confused yet? Join Richelle to get a bit of clarity as to why Vitamin D is often used as a treatment to reduce the symptoms of SAD.This week...
2022-02-0522 minMy S.A.D. SelfThe Depressing Reality of Procrastination (...Sorry It's Late)Send us a textAbout 20% of the population are self-proclaimed procrastinators. Procrastination and depression go hand-in-hand. Find out why and learn ways to weaken the link between them. LOVING NOTE: The things that we love tell us who we are.*********** 10 STEPS TO OVERCOME PROCRASTINATION **********1) Create a list and prioritize it2) Schedule tasks allowing extra time for mishaps3) Push through and get started - Use the Nike mindset: "Just do it" - Use the 5-second rule4) Be aware of the Zierganick eff...
2022-01-2830 minMy S.A.D. SelfLet's Talk Mental HealthSend us a textIn this very special episode, Richelle talks about the Bell Let's Talk initiative to help Canadians talk about mental health issues She provides practical information for starting conversations about mental health, promoting recovery from mental illness, and encouraging healthy relationships with others. Due to personal experience, she understands the stigma attached to mental illness and explains how we can use respect and dignity to break down the barriers that prevent open conversations about mental health. LOVING NOTE: You are never too old to dream new dreams*************RESOURCES********************
2022-01-2126 minMy S.A.D. SelfBattle the Blah's Using Self-Care StrategiesSend us a textThere's no getting around it, Winter is here and we are all starting to feel the blah's.The trick to getting through them is to take time to care for yourself and your well being. Allowing yourself to feel good, whether physically, mentally, or spiritually can promote a sense of self worth and extending that feeling to others can give your life meaning while benefiting those you reach out to. Richelle discusses ways to add self care to your life and how to promote well being in yourself and others. E...
2022-01-1420 minMy S.A.D. SelfRichelle's Story - How I found my true self while battling depressionSend us a textIn this episode, Richelle reveals all - from being tormented by bullies as a child, to her current attitude, this personal account is heartfelt and honest. Find out how she discovers her love for horticulture and landscape design, learn how she overcame social anxiety and celebrate with her as she reveals the person she has become today."We have to stop obsessing about the expectations we have for the future, and start celebrating the achievements we have already made" ~ Richelle GreggFollow on Instagram: @richellegregg...
2022-01-0723 minMy S.A.D. SelfSleep and S.A.D. (or Why I Become a Bear in the Winter)Send us a textIt doesn't matter is you have depression or not, we all know that sleep is important; but did you know that SAD-sufferers are wired differently and may be genetically programmed to, for lack of a better word, hibernate?? Find out how day length influences brain neurotransmitters, hormone production and mood, why blue light is bad for us and how daylight savings time causes psychological distress. "Tired minds don't plan well. Sleep first. Plan later." ~ Walter ReischFor more information on how to use Light therapy listen...
2021-12-3112 minMy S.A.D. SelfThe Importance of Routine and Why Everyone Should Use Light TherapySend us a textWhen you suffer from depression, having a morning routine is essential to starting the day right. After reading Mel Robbins' books "The 5 Second Rule" and "The High 5 Habit", Richelle has created a routine that motivates her and encourages her to start the day in a positive manner. Find out what she does and how easy it is to develop your own routine.She also talks about the proper use of light therapy to reduce sad symptoms and how it can benefit any one, not just people who suffer from SAD. Have a lis...
2021-12-2420 minMy S.A.D. SelfHow to Survive the HolidaysSend us a textRichelle talks to Betty-Ann Buott MEd. CCC RCT, counselor and life coach, about ways to cope with the stress we all feel around this time of year. Parties, family, shopping, baking and decorating can pull us in many directions at once and leave us feeling depleted. Betty-Ann discusses methods to restore our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual selves so that we can enjoy the holidays. Link to Betty-Ann's Wellness CenterA Tranquil Place Holistic Health & Wellness Centre - Health Spa in Wolfville (business .site) Link to the documentary me...
2021-12-1721 minMy S.A.D. SelfDo You Have the Winter Blues or Are You S.A.D. Too?Send us a textRichelle, a S.A.D. sufferer, talks about what seasonal affective disorder really is. Learn who is prone to it, why it occurs and what the symptoms are. Find out if the "Winter Blues" is the same as S.A.D. and the roles that serotonin and melatonin play in the disorder. Knowing the facts can help you manage your depression and help others understand what you are going through.Support the show
2021-12-1010 minMy S.A.D. SelfDefeating DreadSend us a textWe are all guilty of living in the past. We project past experiences on the future creating a doomsday approach to events that haven't even happened yet. Richelle offers a new perspective for those suffering from depression - living in the "now". Don't dwell on the past or predict the future, just let thing unfold as they are and learn to love the moment you are in.Got questions or comments? Have an idea for a future episode?Contact Richelle through Instagram or Facebook using the links at the to...
2021-12-0313 minMy S.A.D. SelfIntroduction to my MadnessSend us a textMeet Richelle Gregg. She has good days and bad days but still wants to make a difference in the lives of others. Find out why she started this podcast and what she hopes to accomplish as she learns about her illness and how to manage it. There is a method to her madness!Got questions about SAD or depression? Have a topic you would like to learn about?Feel free to message her through one of the following: Instagram @richellegregg Facebook RichelleGreggWebsite: RichelleGregg.com Sup...
2021-12-0110 min
Conceiving Your Divine PurposeEP5 Are You Meant to Write a Book? | Richelle FredsonRichelle Fredson is a book publishing veteran, having spent almost 20 years in the industry. As the former Director of Publicity & Book Marketing and member of the acquisitions team for Hay House, she’s worked with incredible experts including Louise L. Hay, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Gabrielle Bernstein, Iyanla Vanzant, Kris Carr, Joy Bauer, Gregg Braden, Colette Baron-Reid and many others. In 2018 she launched Purposeful Platforms, a coaching and consulting company specializing in helping spiritual, health + wellness and mission-driven coaches & business owners create competitive book concepts, craft book proposals, build thriving platforms and land book deals. Dubbed the “six-figure book...
2021-05-2041 min
Raising Sons with Dr. Richelle WhittakerHands UPJoin us for another episode of the Mahogany Moms podcast. This episode is a panel discussion held last year after the death of George Floyd when so many moms were in fear for their sons. The panel discussion consisted of local successful African American men in the community that could shed light on their experiences as Black men in America and offer wisdom to moms. Unfortunately, almost a year later we find ourselves back in a similar place with the death of Daunte Wright. Moms of Black sons are once again asking what can be done and how can they...
2021-04-161h 03