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About Ann Treacy

Librarian who follows rural broadband in MN and good uses of new technology (blandinonbroadband.org), hosts a radio show on MN music (mostlyminnesota.com), supports people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota (elimstrongtowershelters.org) and helps with social justice issues through Women’s March MN.

Hope, Healing and WellBeing – Wake Up to Your Weight Loss

Alyson Mead will share insights from her book, Wake Up to Your Weight Loss: Using the Art of Personal Narrative to Achieve Your Best Body, designed to be a companion piece to a healthy eating program. Her unique perspective combines meditation, follow up exercises and instruction on how to identify and redirect the internal stories we tell ourselves all the time.

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Hope, Healing and WellBeing – Finding Hope and Comfort in the Midst of Grief

The loss of a family member or beloved friend is devastating, especially for parents who have lost a child. After her son was killed in a car accident, Carol Morgan found comfort and hope in what seem to be signs of his continued presence in her life. This show will help ease the grief of anyone who has loved and lost someone close to them.

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Hope, Healing and WellBeing – Spirituality and Healing

The diagnosis of a life-threatening illness can lead to profound spiritual and personal growth. For our guest, Alexa Umbreit, MS, RNC, CHTP, and her husband, a breast cancer diagnosis became the impetus for a healing journey that incorporates complementary therapies, including spirituality, along with conventional medicine. She’ll discuss the importance of hope, faith, service to others, and the self-care practices that continue to foster her wellbeing.

Listen here: http://wellwithinradio.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/spirituality.mp3

Hope, Healing and WellBeing – The Mindful Woman

One of the most effective self-care practices is mindfulness. By focusing on living in the present moment, you can reduce stress, anxiety and fear and live more fully. Our guest, Sue Patton Thoele, will discuss the benefits of mindfulness as included in her book, The Mindful Woman: Gentle Practices for Restoring Calm, Finding Balance, &  Opening Your Heart, and share several practices for incorporating mindfulness into your own life.

Listen Now. http://wellwithinradio.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/mindful-woman.mp3

Hope, Healing and WellBeing – The Emergence of Optimal Healing Environments

This week’s guest, Valerie Lincoln, PhD, will describe the optimal healing environment created at Woodwinds Hospital and Health Campus. Learn how various integrative healing therapies, holistic nurses, and a soothing physical environment help reduce pain and anxiety, and improve patient outcomes. Dr. Lincoln also will share ideas for how to optimize healing at home.

Listen: http://wellwithinradio.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/optimalhealing.mp3

Hope, Healing and WellBeing – Maximized Living

Want to learn a fun, effective exercise routine that takes only minutes to perform yet speeds up metabolism and weight loss? Brenda Kress, DC will share this tip and many others, including how to avoid toxic foods, strengthen your nervous system, and live a ‘maximized life’ of health and wellbeing. Join us and learn how to achieve optimal health results and live life to the fullest.

Listen here: http://wellwithinradio.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/maximizedliving.mp3

Hope, Healing and WellBeing – The Lonely American

According to recent studies, social isolation in the U.S. is an increasing threat to people’s health and wellbeing. Author and psychiatrist Jacqueline Olds, MD, will discuss her book, The Lonely American, which alerts us to this alarming situation yet also offers suggestions for fostering meaningful relationships with others. Learn about the importance of community and making connections in creating a happy and balanced life.

Listen here: http://wellwithinradio.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/lonelyamerican.mp3

Nadia Giordana: Thinking Skinny

Nadia Giordana lost 88 pounds without surgery, pills or fad dieting. She’ll share her successful formula of using visualization exercises, healthy eating and a daily dialogue with God to achieve her goal. Her story will provide inspiration and motivation, along with practical tips, to help anyone trying to lose weight and become healthier.

Listen here: http://wellwithinradio.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/skinny.mp3