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Author & Comedian Claire Berger - How Much is Enough?

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features comedian and author Claire Berger who discusses her interactive memoir, "How Much Is Enough? Getting More by Living with Less." Claire Berger got her start as a comedian at the famous Second City in Chicago, catapulting her into the spotlight as a studio warmup comedian for Seinfeld and other iconic TV shows. And now at 67 years old, Claire is taking center stage with her first book that thoughtfully explores a universal question that lingers in the minds of many: "How Much Is Enough?" From personal reinvention to resilience and a healthy dose of humor, Claire's got stories that'll have you laughing one minute and wiping away tears the next. Keep up with her at https://claireberger.com/ And, join the conversation in her Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2034107663612081More about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ 

Dr. Jackie Eubany - Fun and Heart-Healthy Summer

Celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month and National Picnic Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast that's all about how to have a fun and heart-healthy summer! 
Dr. Jacqueline Eubany is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/  
New episodes of "Heart Healthy Living with Dr. Jackie" air every 2nd Wednesday at 12pm PST. Follow the Podcast: https://hearthealthyliving-drjackie.podbean.com/ 

Ange Chew - Discover Surrey, British Columbia

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel Show" with the International Food Wine & Travel Association features Ange Chew, Executive Director of Discover Surrey. Hear about Surrey''s vast natural beauty, global dining, affordable accommodations and rich, vibrant culture. 
A vibrant mosaic awaits in Surrey, the second largest city in British Columbia by population, next to Vancouver.  t’s a diverse, complex and authentic region that’s experiencing change at a rapid pace, but taking it all in stride. Plan your visit to Surrey, B.C, here: https://discoversurreybc.com/ 
Learn more about the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Photos courtesy of Discover Surrey BC.

Author Jeff Nelligan - Four Lessons From My Three Sons

Celebrate Purposeful Parenting Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show featuring acclaimed parenting author Jeff Nelligan who discusses his book, "Four Lessons From My Three Sons: How You Can Raise Resilient Kids." 
Every Dad and Mom in America wants to raise a resilient kid. This 2nd Edition of "Four Lessons from My Three Sons" – expanded to include guidance for parents in a post-lockdown world - explains how the author’s parenting techniques helped propel his sons to the U.S. Naval Academy, Williams College and West Point and beyond. More: https://www.nelliganbooks.com/ 

Samuel Garza Bernstein - Starring Joan Crawford

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show features Stonewall Book Award-winning author, screenwriter, and playwright Samuel Garza Bernstein who discusses his new biography, "Starring Joan Crawford: The Films, the Fantasy, and the Modern Relevance of a Silver Screen Icon.”
In "Starrring Joan Crawford," Bernstein examines what makes this star from Hollywood’s Golden Age a powerful cultural force and model of feminist self-determination for women today. Covering her five-decade career, Garza Bernstein reveals how Miss Crawford continually molded and remolded her image, trying on and discarding various personas and fads, while staying true to herself. Embracing her conflicts and contradictions, he describes Joan Crawford as “an essential American archetype.” 
Keep up with Samuel at https://samuelgarzabernstein.com/ 
This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Podcast.

Shelley Whizin - The Power of Forgiveness

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL DIVING SUNDAY Show with transformational life coach Shelley Whizin focuses on the Power of Forgiveness and how it can Heal Hearts and Transform Lives. Check out Shelley's article that explores the incredible benefits of forgiveness and how it can positively impact our well-being and the world around us: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-power-of-forgiveness/ 
SHELLEY WHIZIN is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ and author of "What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life."  Keep up with her here: https://www.shelleywhizin.com/ 
Tune into Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show every first Sunday here: http://tinyurl.com/2bjbectk 

Summer Ice Cream Social Party

Cone or cup? Favorite Toppings? Favorite Flavor? Celebrate Summer and Ice Cream Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast with award-winning vocalist and composer Johnny Schaefer who joins as cohost every 1st Sunday. Keep up with him and his music at https://hearjohnny.com/ 
ICE CREAM SOCIAL PARTY GUESTS:- Cheryl Ogle – Travel advisor and owner of Hey Wanna Go Travel: https://heywannago.com/ - Rob Taylor – Owner of Stafford’s Chocolates & Reimer’s in Central California: https://www.staffordschocolates.com/ & https://reimerscandies.com/ - Eva Eldridge – Travel writer and editor in Arizona who makes ice cream and cook about anything: https://evaeldridge.com/ - Phil Boswell and his wife Andrea are friends from Peachtree City, Georgia. Check out Andrea’s art: http://www.andreafaye.com/ - Aryn Youngless – Writer & Genealogist: https://www.genealogybyaryn.com/ - Chuck & Mikelyn Wustman – Innkeepers & Owners of The Bird & Butterfly Inn in Jasper, TX:  https://thebirdandbutterflyinn.com/ - Plus,  Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours in England closes the show with a few words about Mr Whippy ice cream cones in the UK: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ 
SONGS THAT SING FOR ICE CREAM MUSIC PLAYLIST:* On YouTube:  https://tinyurl.com/388f7m9u * On Spotify:  https://tinyurl.com/mrxt6sxs 
ICE CREAM ARTICLES & RECIPES on BlendRadioandTV.com:* Ice Cream Museum in NYC: https://tinyurl.com/yck7vxtv * Spicy Grilled Pineapple w/ Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: https://tinyurl.com/3vn5k6pk * Tabasco Ice Cream: https://tinyurl.com/2dw4z42s * Bailey's Blue Ribbon Pecan Ice Cream: https://tinyurl.com/ym3wr2aw * Strawberry Sherbet: https://tinyurl.com/4xuakckx * Margarita Sorbet Down the Hatch: https://tinyurl.com/ywp4mj25 

Crafting Your Own Signature Masala House Chai

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with tea expert Friday Elliott about the world of tea, and the unique and interactive classes she holds online and in person at her tea shop, Friday Afternoon, that's located in Wallingford, Washington. 
Linda attended the DIY Your Own House Chai class where she had the opportunity to dive into the art of blending, and then creating her own signature Masala house chai. Read about her experience that included some background on the rich history and traditions of chai-making, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/crafting-your-own-signature-masala-house-chai/ 
Travel writer Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1LoD5wiSJu4NM4KZxuJYoj 
Follow Diva Linda's adventures here: https://allingoodtaste.info/