Épisodes

  • Author Diane Hartman - Getting Lost on My Way Memoir
    Oct 19 2025

    Celebrate Family History Month and National Arts & Humanities Month with this inspiring episode of Big Blend Radio, featuring debut author Diane Hartman, who discusses her memoir “Getting Lost On My Way: Self-Discovery on Ireland’s Backroads.”

    In this heartfelt conversation, Diane shares how her travels through Ireland’s villages and misty cliffs became a journey of healing, creativity, and connection. Guided by her love of Celtic culture and the words of an Irish poet, Diane began to write not just about where she traveled—but how those journeys transformed her life.

    A retired librarian, photographer, and award-winning writer, Diane opens up about the importance of libraries, the courage of solo travel, and how creativity can help us rediscover who we are. She encourages listeners to pursue their dreams, explore their ancestral roots, and embrace the magic of new beginnings.

    🌐 Learn more about Diane Hartman at https://www.dianehartmanauthor.com

    🎙️ Listen to more episodes of Big Blend Radio at https://bigblendradio.podbean.com/

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    34 min
  • Filmmaker Sean King O’Grady - Suspicious Minds Docuseries
    Oct 17 2025

    In observance of Emotional Wellness Month, this Big Blend Radio episode features award-winning filmmaker Sean King O’Grady, who discusses his compelling new docuseries “Suspicious Minds.” Premiering October 17, 2025, Season One of this eight-part video and podcast series investigates the disturbing rise of artificial intelligence as a trigger for delusional thinking, and its profound impact on mental health, culture, and human relationships.

    Created and directed by O’Grady, Suspicious Minds explores how AI technologies and chatbots are influencing our perception of reality, blurring the line between mental wellness and mental illness, and redefining how we connect and communicate in an increasingly digital world.

    The series features psychiatrist Dr. Joel Gold and philosopher Ian Gold, PhD (authors of Suspicious Minds: How Culture Shapes Madness and identifiers of “The Truman Show Delusion”), alongside AI researchers, ethicists, and individuals whose real-life experiences reveal how technology can both comfort and confuse the human mind.

    With empathy and insight, Suspicious Minds sparks an essential conversation about the psychological and cultural effects of AI, urging greater awareness, compassion, and understanding as we navigate the emotional landscape of our tech-driven era.

    Watch the weekly series on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Substack, and more.

    More about Sean King O'Grady: https://www.seankingogrady.com/

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    17 min
  • Self-Trust - The Superpower You Can't Fake
    Oct 16 2025

    In this empowering shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s SUCCESS EXPRESS Business and Career Show, Lea Brovedani, internationally recognized as “The Trust Architect,” dives into the vital role of self-trust in shaping personal and professional growth.

    From making sound decisions and building authentic confidence to navigating mistakes and external influences, this conversation explores why self-trust is the foundation of all meaningful trust — including how we engage with AI and public speaking. Lea also discusses how journaling, reflection, and small, consistent actions help strengthen this powerful inner compass.

    🔗 Learn more about Lea’s work and books: https://leabrovedani.com

    🔗 Read Lea’s Self-Trust article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/self-trust-the-superpower-you-cant-fake/

    🔗 Explore Big Blend Radio’s Success Express Podcast: https://success-express-business.podbean.com/

    ✨ This episode is part of Big Blend Radio’s programming for Emotional Wellness Month. You can also hear it on our Big Daily Blend and Quality of Life Podcast Channels. explore our network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

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    43 min
  • Cooking Up Life Lessons with Shelley Whizin
    Oct 5 2025

    In celebration of Dessert Month, Cookbook Month, and Emotional Wellness Month, this delightful and insightful episode of Big Blend Radio’s Soul Diving Sunday Show features transformational life coach Shelley Whizin in a sweet conversation about the connection between food, emotional wellness, and personal growth.

    Shelley explores how cooking—and especially chocolate—can serve as a beautiful metaphor for life. From embracing mistakes to savoring small indulgences, she reminds us that nourishment goes far beyond the table. Through reflection on creativity, relationships, and self-awareness, Shelley encourages us to approach life (and cooking) with love, joy, and an open heart.

    🧘 Key Takeaways: - October is both Dessert Month and Emotional Wellness Month - Food can serve as an analogy for life and self-discovery - Small indulgences support emotional well-being - Cooking helps us navigate thoughts, feelings, and creativity - Creating space for new ideas fosters personal growth - Our relationships with food reflect our relationships with people - Mistakes can lead to creative breakthroughs - Finding joy in the process enhances emotional wellness - Self-reflection deepens our human and spiritual experience - Love and authenticity are key ingredients for fulfillment

    📘 Read Shelley’s article: Bring Love and Chocolate to Your Table https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/bring-love-and-chocolate-to-your-table/

    📚 Get her book What Do You Bring to the Table? on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/What-You-Bring-Table-Inspirational/dp/1087932106

    🎧 Listen to Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley. New episodes drop every first Sunday: https://soul-diving-sunday-shelley.podbean.com/

    📺 This episode also airs on Big Blend Radio’s “Quality of Life,” "Eat, Drink & Be Merry," and “Big Daily Blend” channels. Explore the Big Blend Radio Podcast Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

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    24 min
  • Celebrating Life and Music: Joey Stuckey's Alive Day Concert 2025
    Sep 28 2025

    On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Music Talks with Joey Stuckey (airing every 4th Sunday), we celebrate the 7th Annual Joey Stuckey Alive Day! Held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Mill Hill Community Arts Center in Macon, Georgia, Alive Day is a free, family-friendly music festival that celebrates Joey’s triumph over a childhood brain tumor, and the healing power of music.

    Joining Joey in this conversation is his friend and fellow musician Diane Durrett, who is performing at this year’s event alongside Tom Rule, Charles Arnold, Caroline Aiken, and Liz Melendez. Hear about the meaning of Alive Day, the role of community and sponsors in supporting live music, and how music continues to uplift and unite people.

    💻 Learn more at: https://www.joeystuckey.com/

    🎶 Can’t make it in person? Watch the show live and free online at: https://volume.com/aliveday/

    📺 Follow Big Blend Radio: https://www.youtube.com/@bigblendradio

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    1 h et 4 min
  • Experience a Wellness Mecca at The Springs Resort & Spa
    Sep 23 2025

    On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Global Adventures with Debbie Stone,” travel writer Debbie Stone shares her rejuvenating experience at The Springs Resort & Spa in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

    From soaking in the mineral-rich hot springs to enjoying spa treatments, unique aqua activities, and delicious culinary options, Debbie highlights the restorative power of wellness travel. She also reflects on the importance of sleep, relaxation, and self-care, especially during the hectic holiday season.

    📌 Key Takeaways: • Pagosa Springs is a premier wellness destination. • The Springs Resort has recently undergone a major transformation. • Hot springs, spa treatments, and relaxation enhance well-being. • Sleep is a vital part of overall health and wellness. • Contrast bathing provides therapeutic benefits. • Unique aqua activities add fun to the experience. • Culinary offerings are varied and flavorful. • Walkability makes exploring the resort easy and enjoyable. • Self-care is essential during busy or stressful times. • Travel can refresh both body and mind.

    📖 Read Debbie’s article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-a-wellness-mecca-at-the-springs-resort-spa/

    🎧 Listen & Subscribe: https://global-adventures-debbie-stone.podbean.com/

    🎙️ Thsi episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio’s “Quality of Life” and “Vacation Station” Channels: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

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    27 min
  • Filmmaker Spencer Cohen - The Compatriots
    Sep 18 2025

    In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning filmmaker Spencer Cohen, who discusses his powerful debut feature, “The Compatriots.”

    Inspired by Cohen’s real-life best friend, a Dreamer from Peru, The Compatriots follows Javi (Rafael Silva), an undocumented Latino immigrant facing deportation, who reconnects with his estranged childhood friend Hunter (Denis Shepherd). Together, they embark on an emotional journey to prevent Javi’s expulsion from the only country he has ever called home.

    Balancing serious themes with humor and heart, Cohen shares how audiences have connected deeply with the story, sparking important conversations about immigration, identity, friendship, and LGBTQIA+ experiences. released digitally in the US and Canada, the film honors the diverse contributions and challenges of Hispanic and Latin American communities, making it especially meaningful during Hispanic Heritage Month.

    🌐 Learn more about the film: http://www.thecompatriotsfilm.com

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    10 min
  • Here Comes the Sun - Bill McKibben on Solar Power, Climate Action and the Economy
    Sep 13 2025

    This episode of Big Blend Radio features renowned author, climate activist, and clean energy expert Bill McKibben, who talks about the transformative power of solar energy and his new book HERE COMES THE SUN: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization (W.W. Norton & Company; Aug. 19, 2025).

    McKibben explains why solar power is now the cheapest energy on the planet and no longer an “alternative” but the mainstream solution for businesses, communities, and households. As he puts it, “We’re used to thinking of solar energy as the Whole Foods of energy—nice, but pricey. The reality is that it’s now the Costco of energy: cheap, available in bulk, and on the shelf.”

    From the economic advantages of electrification and job creation, to the health impacts of moving away from fossil fuels, McKibben highlights how clean energy is reshaping policy, industry, and everyday life. He also shares insights on the upcoming Sun Day (Sept. 21, 2025), a nationwide grassroots mobilization he’s organizing alongside Denis Hayes (the original Earth Day founder) to raise awareness about the economic and community benefits of solar.

    More: https://billmckibben.com/ https://www.sunday.earth/

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    26 min