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End-of-Life Celebrations, Rituals, Traditions, and The Unexplained

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea discusses end-of-life celebrations, rituals, cultural traditions, and the unexplained.
Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula:* Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practices* Emotion - Honor feelings* Mind - Life review and gleaning meaning* Body - Increase comfort, health and safety* Practical - Create completions
Learn more about Lea's work at https://souljourneydoula.com/ Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/b6c9jfnu 

Small Ship Cruising Around the World

From France and Italy to Budapest and the Bahamas, this episode of Big Blend Radio's VACATION STATION Travel Show features a panel discussion about Small Ship Cruising Around the World.
FEATURED GUESTS:- SHARON K. KURTZ – Travel writer & photographer at https://sharonkkurtz.com/  Read her cruise stories:* https://sharonkkurtz.com/unveiling-the-charms-of-coastal-maine-on-a-historic-tall-ship/ * https://sharonkkurtz.com/experience-the-romance-of-northern-italy-by-barge/ 
- ROSE PALMER - Travel writer and photographer at http://www.quiltripping.com/ Read her cruise stories: * https://quiltripping.com/european-waterways-la-bella-vita-cruise-review/  * https://quiltripping.com/quiet-luxury-in-the-french-countryside-a-burgundy-canal-cruise-review/  * https://quiltripping.com/luxury-sailing-holiday-in-greece/  
- ELAINE A. POWERS  - Author, conservationist, and biologist at https://elaineapowers.com/  * Read about her "Curtis, the Cirly Tailed Lizard" series inspired by her research cruises in the Bahamas: https://elaineapowers.com/my-books/curtis-the-curly-tail-lizard-series/ 
- DIANE DOBRY– Food, wine, and travel writer at  http://www.gettinghungary.com/ * Read her story about her Viking River Cruise in Europe: https://gettinghungary.com/rolling-on-the-river/ 

Helping Pets After Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Due to the recent devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the Southeast USA, and in honor of October being Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month and National Animal Safety and Protection Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show focuses on how to help pets, and grieving pet parents, after the hurricane disasters.
NON-PROFITS TO SUPPORT:- https://www.humanesociety.org  - https://bestfriends.org/ - https://furkids.org/ - https://animalcenter.org/ 
PLUS, CHECK OUT BIG BLEND'S "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE MUSIC & BOOK EVENT + WEEKLY PODCASTS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healing-after-helene/ 
Big Blend Radio's PET CONNECTION Show is cohosted by Angela Laws, veteran pet sitter, and community manager at https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/  
This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" Podcast Channel. Follow the "Pet Connection" podcast at https://pet-connection.podbean.com/ 

Exploring Sensational Santa Fe, New Mexico.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast focuses on her recent visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico, known as The City Different.
From Museum Hill and the Botanical Garden to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Old Town Plaza area, Historic Walking Tours, and Hiking in Santa Fe National Forest, to the Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort, and more lodgings like The Sage Hotel and The Mystic, Linda shares what you can experience in this historic art, shopping, and recreational destination. Read her article about it all, here: https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/linda-ballou-invites-you-to-experience-sensational-santa-fe-in-northern-new-mexico/ 
CATCH LINDA ON THE TRAVEL PANEL AT THE BOOKFEST, AN ONLINE EVENT. HER PANEL IS AT 11:45AM PT, ON SATURDAY, OCT. 26 - SEE: https://www.thebookfest.com/programming/  Follow Linda Ballou's adventures at https://lostangeladventures.com/ and learn more about her books at http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/ 
Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Show every 3rd Wednesday at High Noon PST,  here on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3Bmktgu8osUzx2VOF35dgO&feature=shared 

Healing After Hurricane Helene in Asheville & Beyond - Part One

As of now, new episodes of our monthly Big Blend Radio "Adventures in Asheville" Show will be weekly to focus on the relief and recovery work happening post Hurricane Helene in Asheville, great Western North Carolina and all areas affected including Florida (including Hurricaen Milton recovery efforts), Virginia, South Carolina, East Tennesse, and Georgia.
FEATURED GUESTS- STEVE & KAREN WILSON "Mr & Mrs Wild," who cohost the show and own The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/    - JAY SCHULZ - Retired Army Officer and owner of Spartan Photography known for his drone and aerial work (as seen in the podcast photo). More: https://spartanphotography.zenfolio.com/ 
PLUS,  HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT from:* Steve Blaze of Lillian Axe Band - https://www.lillianaxe.com/ * Sully & Kev of The Walk-A-Bout Band - https://www.facebook.com/walkaboutband1/ * Hollywood Historian Steve Schneickert - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/steve-schneickert-hollywood-history/ * Lea Brovedani "Soul Journey Doula" - https://souljourneydoula.com/ * Author Clifford Garstang - https://cliffordgarstang.com/ * Singer-songwriter Pamela Bedwell - https://pamelabedwellandpke.com/ * Travel writer Jo Clark - https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ 
CHECK OUT OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT + LINKS TO ORGANIZATIONS YOU CAN SUPPORT, &  A COOL MUSIC PLAYLIST, HERE: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healing-after-helene/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/    

Dark Woods Adventure Park in Natchitoches, Louisiana

From kayaking Cane River Lake to haunted houses and cemetery tours, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Go to Natchitoches” Podcast focuses on fall family fun in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and features K. Nicole Connell of the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau and Jason Summerlin, co-owner of Dark Woods Adventure Park.
Open from March-December, Dark Woods Adventure Park is a family-friendly experience wit a variety of activities and attractions to enjoy, including Lost Treasure Mining Company, the Happy Easter Hop Along, the Dark Woods Haunted Attraction, and Dark Woods Christmas, plus, a mini golf course in development. More: https://www.darkwoodspark.com/ 
Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest settlement in Louisiana. Celebrating a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, Native American, and Creole cultures, this charming city is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area and Louisiana’s No Man’s Land.  Plan Your Visit to Natchitoches and check out the event calendar at https://natchitoches.com/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's "Go to Natchitoches" show and check out the past episodes here: https://natchitoches-louisiana.podbean.com/ 

Chef Ivan Flowers - Cooking With Mushrooms

Celebrate National Mushrooom Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor. Hear about how to wash, prepare and cook different types of mushrooms, and how to make his roasted mushroom recipe.
CHEF IVAN'S MUSHROOM RECIPES:- ROASTED MUSHROOMS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/roasted-mushrooms-recipe/ - ZINFANDEL STEAKHOUSE MUSHROOMS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/zinfandel-steakhouse-mushrooms/ - MUSHROOM PROVOLONE BURGER: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mushroom-provolone-burger/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm36M-s22iuKRDKPlZXl46Lr 

Exploring Upstate New York - Corning, Steuben County, Finger Lakes

It's all about Exploring Corning, Steuben County, and the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York on this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark. Hear all about the region's exceptional food and wine offerings, art and history experiences, outdoor adventures that include waterfalls and paragliding, and unique lodging destinations that include hotels and bed & breakfasts.
LINKS TO JO'S STORIES COVERING STEUBEN COUNTY:* FALL IN LOVE WITH CORNING: https://recipestravelculture.com/11-reasons-fall-in-love-with-corning/ * CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS: https://mainlymuseums.com/post/1295/corning-museum-of-glass-best-exclusive-exhibits-across-35-centuries/ * WINE PAIRINGS WITH MACARONS: https://recipestravelculture.com/wine-pairings-with-macarons/ 
Jo Clark is a travel writer and photographer based on South Carolina’s Grand Strand. She has a thirst for knowledge, history, great food, and wine! Her Big Blend Radio podcast "Jo Goes Everywhere!" airs every 2nd Sunday at 7pm EST. Follow the show on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yfkjm8sd