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This episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL DIVING SUNDAY Show with transformational life coach Shelley Whizin focuses on how the act of giving is a heartfelt recipe for life. You can read her article about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-benefits-of-giving/ 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" which is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/What-You-Bring-Table-Inspirational/dp/1087932106 Keep up with Shelley 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 

Celebrate National Gratitude Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show!FEATURED GUESTS:- JOHNNY SCHAEFER - Award-winning singer/songwriter, cohost of the Big Daily Blend show every 1st Sunday, and creator of the Gratitude Club Facebook Group. More: Johnny at https://hearjohnny.com/ - PETER LOVENHEIM - Acclaimed author and journalist whose new book, "GIFT SHOP OF GRATITUDE: A Journal to Explore the Journey of Your Life," will be out on Nov 12, 2024. More info and preorders: https://peterlovenheim.com/ SHELLEY WHIZIN - Transformational life coach and author of "What Do You Bring To The Table: A Savory, Sensory, and Inspirational Guide to Living A Yummy Delicious Life." More: https://shelleywhizin.com/ - DIANE DOBRY – Food, wine, and travel writer. See: http://gettinghungary.com/, https://discoverydaze.com/, https://hungarianaquarian.com/ - GLYNN BURROWS - Family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours in England. More: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ TAKE GRATITUDE ACTION:- Answer Glynn's article WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR? here https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/what-are-your-grateful-for/ by joining Johnny's GRATITUDE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/137233742979118 - Read Shelley's POWER OF GRATITUDE article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-power-of-gratitude/LISTEN TO GRATITUDE MUSIC PLAYLISTS:- Johnny's GRATITUDE MUSIC PLAYLIST on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/36u8e1LjfihpOZd3LDHTzu?si=14005cd196374ee2 - Lisa's THANKSGIVING MUSIC MIX PLAYLIST on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4OUgs37rLO2blBVRcJSaJz?si=511f7e41a6eb459d 

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Captain Cy Evans about the sightseeing and dinner cruises with True North Charters LLC in Tacoma, Washington.As Linda shares, "Whether you choose to savor a romantic evening for two or revel in the company of friends and family, a daytime or dinner cruise offers a unique and unforgettable experience that is sure to leave you with a sense of joy and wonder long after you’ve returned to shore." Read her story, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/unforgettable-sightseeing-and-dinner-cruising-in-tacoma/ Learn more about True North Charters at https://www.truenorthchartersllc.com/ 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/ This episode is also being shared and featured on other Big Blend Radio Network Channels including the "Big Daily Blend," "Eat, Drink & Be Merry," and "Vacation Station." Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Get a Taste of November and Celebrate National Peanut Butter Lovers Month with this episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio foodie podcast featuring Donna George. Check out Donna's recipes that include all kinds of seasonal favorites, and of course, peanut butter cookies! See: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/donna-george/ Open NOW from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition for farm fresh peanuts, culinary gifts, and sweet treats. Shop online year-round and learn more at https://thepeanutpatch.com/  The Peanut Patch podcast airs every 1st Friday at 12pm Arizona Time. Listen to episodes and follow the show here: https://peanut-patch.podbean.com/ 

Celebrate the end of National Book Month and Family History with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring debut novelist Joanne Howard. Hear about her historical fiction debut "Sleeping in the Sun" that was inspired by her family history and shares the story of how unlikely friends uncover the cruel reality of British-led India. Out now through She Writes Press, "Sleeping in the Sun" transports readers to the past where a young American and his Indian servant must face the reality behind a faithful family friend and the consequences of knowing this truth. It's a must-read for fans of "The Poisonwood Bible" and "The Inheritance of Loss." More at https://www.joannehowardwrites.com/ 

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's TOAST TO THE ARTS Show, award-winning author Joseph Bauer discusses his new novel "Sailing for Grace." The book shares the story of how a man’s promise to his dying wife leads him into uncharted waters as he confronts the realities of immigration at the US-Mexico border. Out now through Running Wild Press, "Sailing for Grace" explores the complexities of immigration and the effect current policies have on personal and family relationships. It's a powerful story of sacrifice and resilience, love, loyalty, and the unwavering pursuit of justice in the face of adversity. More at https://authorjosephbauer.com/ In celebration of National Book Month, this episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast Channel. Check out our network of shows, here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

From Murder Mystery Fun on the Orient Express to Soaking Up the Views on Canada's Rocky Mountaineer, and Experiencing America on Amtrak, this episode of Big Blend Radio's VACATION STATION Travel Podcast explores the world of train travel! FEATURED GUESTS WHO ARE ALL TRAIN TRAVEL ENTHUSIASTS:- BARBARA REDDING - Travel writer and photographer. See her story on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: https://barbararedding.com/a-rolling-history-ride-in-durango/- ROSE PALMER - Travel writer and photographer. See her train travel stories from Europe and England:* https://quiltripping.com/luxury-without-murder-orient-express/ * https://quiltripping.com/merry-christmas-train-trip-a-british-pullman-day-trip-to-the-winchester-christmas-market/ - DIANE DOBRY - Travel, food, and wine writer. Follow her adventures at https://gettinghungary.com/ and http://discoverydaze.com/ - EVA ELDRIDGE - World Traveler, writer, and editor. More: https://evaeldridge.com/ - VICTORIA CHICK - Contemporary figurative artist and early 19/20th century print collector. More: https://victoriachick.com/ - DAVID KRISO - Travel writer and speaker at https://dektraveljournal.com/. Hear his interview about Amtrak travel: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-joys-of-amtrak-travel/ PLUS, we close the show with Steve Schneickert's Hollywood History segment covering Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in the historic California gold rush town of Jamestown. 

Now weekly, Big Blend Radio "Adventures in Asheville - Healing After Helene" Podcasts focus on the relief and recovery work happening post Hurricane Helene in Asheville, Western North Carolina, and beyond.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. See their GOFUNDME fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-bed-breakfast-hurricane-recovery - SAVANNAH TRANTHAM - Co-Founder and Executive Director of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, a nonprofit that coordinates wildlife rehabilitation efforts in western North Carolina by providing care for injured and orphaned wildlife, supporting the wildlife rehabilitation network, and offering conservation education to the community. More at: https://www.appalachianwild.org/ PLUS, HEAR HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT from:- Australian singer/songwriter Dino Jag - https://dinojag.com/ - Stone Whiskey Band - https://stonewhiskeyband.com/ - Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours UK - https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/- Singer/songwriter Lisa Sniderman "AOEDE" - https://www.aoedemuse.com/ - Psychotherapist and author Jane Seskin - https://www.olderwisershorter.com/ - Arizona singer/songwriter Rachel Mari Kimber - https://freeyourspiritheal.wixsite.com/love CHECK OUT OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT + LINKS TO ORGANIZATIONS YOU CAN SUPPORT + A COOL PLAYLIST OF MUSIC FROM THE MUSICIANS WHO SUPPORTED THE EVENT, HERE: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healing-after-helene/ VISITING ASHEVILLE INFO: * OPEN ROADS & PLACES: https://always.exploreasheville.com/travel-advisory * OPEN PARKS - https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/parks-recreation/ Follow Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/