Ready for some Food for Life? In this episode we will be talking to Erin Washington of the lifestyle blog Squats and Margaritas about finding balance and what does that really mean.

Ready for some Food for life? We will be talking with the fabulous Lindsay Iadeluca the Development Director of Southern New England Heart Ball. We will discuss everything from heart healthy foods and recipes, mental health and how everything is connected.

Ready for some Food for Life? This week we will be talking with Dan and Georgina Whalen about what it is like to be food/lifestyle bloggers. Their personal journeys with food and healthy eating!

Dan Whalen is the founder and creator of the popular recipe blog The Food in my Beard. Since starting the website in 2008, he has published over 2000 recipes that have been viewed over 100 million times. He has been a guest on CBS Sunday Morning, The Today Show, The Rachael Ray Show, and Guy's Grocery Games. Dan is the author of four cookbooks, Stuffed, The Comfort Food Mash-Up Cookbook, Tots!, and S’mores. His next book, Nachos for Dinner, will be released in 2022 @tfimb Georgina is the food and lifestyle creator behind A Noted Life, a blog started over twelve years ago to help her document memorable culinary moments and partnerships. A passionate SLE advocate, (systemic lupus erythematosus, the most common type of lupus), Georgina uses her platform to engage in meaningful discourse, sharing her own experiences to help drive connection and insight. Georgina is also the Influencer & Talent Manager at Apartment Therapy and The Kitchn. Originally from Wayland Massachusetts, she currently lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband Dan who is a full-time food blogger, and pup Frida. @georgina.whalen www.anotedlife.com #blogging #foodie

Meghan Rothschild has over 15 years experience in Marketing and Public Relations. She has been a public speaker for over 14 years, specializing in topics such as social media, marketing strategy, public relations, melanoma survivorship, and living with endometriosis. She was featured in one of 2011’s most shared YouTube videos called Dear 16 Year Old Me, and a national campaign for the American Academy of Dermatology. Her work in skin cancer awareness landed her an award from Cosmopolitan Magazine along side Kristen Bell and David Wright. @outwithmeghan, @chikmedia

Amanda Barretta, Esthetician with TIZO Sunscreen and Skincare, has a true passion for all things skin care. After attending East Stroudsburg University, she discovered her love for aesthetics and transitioned to Toni and Guy Esthetics Academy in Ambler, PA. She has been licensed since January 2015 and spent years running her own skincare business out of a local salon, where she specialized in chemical peels and teenage acne control. Upon discovering TIZO in January 2018, Amanda has grown in her role as an educator and trainer for the brand, changing the way we communicate with our community. www.tizoskin.com, @tizoskin, www.facebook.com/tizoskin/

Are you ready for some Food for Life? We have not one, not two but three amazing guests this week! We will be discussing organic skin care and the best ways to keep us looking amazing through the holiday season, tips for staying fit while enjoying or holiday meals and my favorite organic champagne for all our celebrating needs!

https://sip.champagnerendezvous.com, @champagnerendezvous, https://www.facebook.com/champagnerendezvous www.SkinCatering.com, www.CaterToYourSkin.com, @skincateringpro, @skincateringspa,https://www.facebook.com/skincatering www.theresetfitness.com, @theresetfitness, https://www.facebook.com/TheResetFitness/

Lisa worked 27 years in Federal Law Enforcement and retired December 2017, to run MsPsGFree.Inc as the founder and CEO. Mrs. Youlas Lorraine Patterson-Brown, Lisa’s mom is the inspiration for the company, she bore, nurtured and raised six children along with her dad. MsP is the reason that Lisa works so hard to eat healthy and maintain an active and well-balanced lifestyle. www.mspsgfree.com

Are you ready for some extra special Food for Life? We have an extra special episode of Food for Life coming up! We're planning a holiday party and please say you'll be there.

Let's celebrate the season with good friends and good cheer! There will be cocktails, edible gifts, delicious food and good friends!

Drew is the Owner/Head of Strength & Conditioning at Train For Life in Chicopee, MA. Drew was born and raised in Chicopee, MA and graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 2008 with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and a minor in Biology and is Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Last year, he was nominated as a member of 2020 class of BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty. Drew’s passion has been the driving force behind Train for Life for the last 11 years and continues to help work towards being the best version of themselves. @trainforlife @drewmcohana

Jill Monson has had a diverse career: on-air radio DJ, advertising sales, she owned her own advertising agency and event planning company, worked for MGM, and now is with the American Cancer Society. Through it all… she had her name and her reputation of being genuine, loyal, and having a zest for life. She takes pride in her sincerity and trustworthiness. She considers being a connector, her “one-of-a-kind superpower” and brings people with likeminded values together to achieve win-win growth. She has spent years building her personal brand through networking. To her it is much more than just going to an event and getting a card; it’s about building a relationship – a marathon, not a sprint. Jill has an MBA in Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovative Practices from Bay Path University and a BA in Communication and Media Studies from Westfield State University. Jill and her wife, Jen, live in a historic home in Massachusetts with their fur-children, two rescue dogs and cat. #americancancersociety #cancer #realmenwearpink www.americancancersociety.org

Claire Morenon is the Communications Manager at CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture), the western Massachusetts nonprofit behind the regional “Be a Local Hero, Buy Locally Grown ® public awareness and marketing campaign. She is responsible for educating the public about the importance of a strong local food system, and for sparking interest in local food and farms. @cisa_localhero, buylocalfood.org

Amy Riolo is one of the world’s foremost authorities on culinary culture. The author of 11 books is known for sharing history, culture, and nutrition through global cuisine as well as simplifying recipes for the home cook. A graduate of Cornell University, Amy is considered a culinary thought leader who enjoys changing the way we think about food and the people who create it. Amy is a food historian, culinary anthropologist and Mediterranean Diet specialist who makes frequent appearances on numerous television and radio programs both in the United States and abroad.Amy is the brand ambassador for the Maryland University of Integrative Health, Pizza University and Culinary Arts Center and Ristorante d’Amore in Capri, Italy. Follow on IG:@aasriolo, Follow on Twitter: @amyriolo , https://www.facebook.com/amy.riolo

We have a special episode of Food for Life this week and it is jam packed with summer fun! We have recipes for the perfect 4th of July bbq, healthy living tips, a special guest and so much more!

As one of the most celebrated and experienced successful female cannabis CEOs in the industry with over 10 years of US cannabis industry experience, featured everywhere from the WSJ to the New York Times, 60 Minutes, as well as Le Monde, NPR, NBC, Der Spiegel, BBC, High Times, CBC and many more. In addition to launching and partnering with hundreds of different cannabis brands, Meg has used her expertise to assist local and state regulators seeking input, feedback and beta testing for various systems related to tracking, growing and selling medical cannabis. Previously, Meg has been honored to participate with the White House, FBI, NSA and other national organizations in a workshop hosted by the National Science Academy.As former CEO of Colorado-based Mindful, Meg Sanders headed the largest woman-led cannabis company in America, and built one of the most respected and most recognized cannabis producers and infused products manufacturers with medical and recreational dispensaries operating across the state of Colorado, and in the state of Illinois.

Follow on IG: @cannaprovisionsgroup, www.cannaprovisions.com,

Annie is a Vermonter re-homed in Western Mass with her husband, two kiddos and rescue pup. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and the owner of ACFit. Annie specializes in providing integrative movement and wellness coaching for the mind AND body. Her mission is to support others to learn to move and love their bodies while building sustainable habits for wellbeing. Follow on IG: @anniecurtisfit, www.acfitlife.com

Martina Wall is a mom, wife, author, motivational speaker, yoga teacher, chakra healer & body positive advocate. Her journey started at her lowest point...losing almost 100 lbs and thinking that was the key to happiness. She realized that she hated her body just as much as she did 100lbs heavier. Martina went on a inner healing journey where she discovered that she needed to love herself first. She needed to take care of all the pieces of me...mentally, emotionally, physically & spiritually.

Martina became a plus size yoga teacher and overcame so much negative self-talk about being an imposter...as yogis didn't look like me. She persevered and created a yoga community for all abilities and body types. Through all her healing she realized that something was missing in this world. An approach to health that ditched diet culture and actually connected people back to their bodies. Martina created the self-love at any size method...where she takes a balance approach to wellness.

Ned Barowsky has had long career as a Chiropractor, practicing since 1977 and has found a second act as Business Owner. He has held many different prestigious positions in the Chiropractic field over the years including a tenor on the Chiropractic Licensing Board. At 67 mostly retired he decided to take the leap and open Venture X Holyoke a state of the art business center. @venturexholyoke www.venturex.com/holyoke

Ashley Epperson, CO-Founder of Salacious Drinks LLC. She has over 12 years of retail experience and a BA in Business Administration. She grew up traveling the US with family- which helped make her decision to start this company so easy! Ashley and her partner love to experience new places and things so when he approached her about an online store for bottled water it just made sense. They have been in business for a little over 5 years now. She is completely self taught on the principles of waters. It is a continued journey of growth to make sure all the brands they present to the world are natural single sourced waters without any added elements. Salacious Drinks strive to help brands grow. www.salaciousdrinks.com, @salaciousdrinks

John Aubin, a native of Amherst, Massachusetts, is an award-winning Architect, Designer, and Developer and is the owner of Open Square, the country’s largest zero net energy mixed-use development. John studied architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University of California, Berkeley, and City College of New York. He is a licensed Architect in New York and Massachusetts. Open Square is a thriving community of creators, makers, and businesses located between two canals and powered by renewable energy. Since 2000, John has used Open Square to build a model approach to designing spaces, objects & community. John believes that how things are built, with what materials and by whom all affect what a space or object feels like in the end; therefore, all those decisions really matter. www.opensquare.com , www.johnaubin.com

Follow John @opensquare

@JohnAubinStudios

Shelby McKee was getting ready to go to a Cincinnati Bengals football game on a brisk fall Sunday. Wanting to wear ballet flats and with the temperature falling, Shelby realized she wanted the comfort of a sock with the look of a no show. Traditional footies always fell off her feet, scrunched up in her shoe and never provided warmth; so armed with scissors and an idea, she cut a hole in a pair of knee-high dress socks and the Keysock was born!

Rhode Island Spirits is the home of Rhodium brand premium gins, vodkas, and liqueurs. The company is the brainchild Cathy Plourde & Kara Larson, who are the founders, owners, and distillers. Their commitment to gluten free, organic, and kosher products is rooted in a belief that everyone should be able to enjoy premium spirits that work with their needs. They forage botanical ingredients and partner with local small farms because they value the uniqueness of Rhode Island and the Blackstone Valley.

Experienced Director Of Dining Services with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Operations Management, Operating Budgets, Training Delivery, Website Updating, and Recruiting. Strong operations professional with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Business Administration and Management, General from Western New England College.

As the Director of Residential Dining Operations I am responsible for the overall success and oversight of the day-to-day operations of Residential Dining Services for UMass Dining. UMass Dining is the largest self operated dining program in the nation serving over 6 million meals through sustainable menus, smaller portions and employing a “small plate, big flavor” philosophy all in the aim of supporting the New England Food System in order to reduce food waste. Most recently awarded with the Princeton's Review 'Best Campus Food' for the 4th year in a row. @andrewmankus, @umassdining , https://umassdining.com/

In 1994, the Pierce brothers launched their coffee business and began formulating their unique air roasting process to produce premium, bold coffee. Using USDA Organic and Fair Trade USA certified green beans from around the world, they are proud to be part of the one percent of roasters using air roasting technology. True to their roots, Fogbuster Coffee Works continues to craft small batches of the highest-quality coffee; sourced ethically to support communities and our planet. @fogbustercoffee, https://fogbustercoffee.com/

Are you ready for some inspiring Food for Life, this week? Our guest this week is the fabulous Angel Marie, a beacon of Light and has been called "A Walking Antidepressant”. Her passion for learning about Energy, confidence, healing and teaches others how to show up with a crystal-clear vision, have inspired action and limitless Energy. She is an TV Host, Inspirational Speaker, Event Energy Enhancer & Emcee, Author of 4 National Best-Selling Books, Creator of the Shine On Movement, and Empowerment Coach.

Rhody Foody- Lupe Aguilar, founder and content creator of Rhody Foody. He started his social media accounts to share his love and admiration for the hospitality industry. Lupe's experience as an on air radio dj, gave him unique insight into the passion and hard work that goes into running a restaurant and brand.

Dominika Jasinski, owner of Healthy Flavors LLC, originally from Poland, an entrepreneur mom with a passion for culinary arts. She is following her dreams by spreading healthy habits through plant based recipes and cold pressed juices that she creates. Her passion is bringing awareness to others by showing the benefits of juicing.

One of the her favorite quotes she lives by is “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”

Kristine Allard joined the Square One team in July of 2015 and serves as the agency’s Vice President of Development & Communications. In this role, Kris oversees donor relations, fundraising, special events, marketing, social media, and public relations.Kris’ past non-profit experience includes her role as Senior Vice President of Development & Chief Operating Officer for the YMCA of Greater Springfield; and Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Northern York County YMCA and Sanford-Springvale YMCA, both located in southern Maine. Prior to her work in the non-profit sector, She was the Director of Communications & Public Relations for Imaj Associates in Providence, Rhode Island, where she supported clients in wide range of industries including education, health care, entertainment and technology. Kris began her career working as a broadcast journalist for several radio and television news stations in New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island.Kris is an active volunteer for the YMCA of Greater Springfield, the Wonderfund of Massachusetts, and Clinical Support Options/Friends of the Homeless. She currently serves on the marketing committee for the Providers' Council, and is a past Board member for Baystate Academy Charter Public School, UNIFY Against Bullying, Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts, Leadership Pioneer Valley, and Goodwill Industries of Rhode Island

Kathlena, The Allergy Chef, has over 200 food allergies and intolerances. Several of her allergies are life threatening, and can't drink most water. She has a handful of safe foods to eat, and one source of safe water. Additionally, most of the members of her household also have food allergies and special diets, none of them the same. After being given 30 days to live, she made it her mission to help the food allergy and special diet communities thrive. Although she can't eat the food, she helps people find safe & delicious options. Three years form her lowest point, she and her team have published several cookbooks, started a bakery, done local and nationwide outreach, developed hundreds of free recipes & resources, and much more. Learn about all of their ventures at TheAllergyChef.com.

Introducing Jeannine Pavlak, Chief Executive Officer of neba. Jeannine Pavlak is responsible for every facet of our organization. She is diligent in maintaining a solid, sustainable foundation while keeping our mission in clear focus. Jeannine continually strives to improve, innovate and expand at every opportunity. She sets a high standard of excellence and is a role model and inspiration to her staff. She is a firm believer in an open door policy and always makes herself available to all staff and the clients we serve. Her approachability allows staff to interact with her with ease, creating an inclusive and accepting work environment. ​

Jeannine is recognized as an industry innovator and leader. Through her stewardship, she has grown the organization to serve over 900 individuals annually, assisting them in attaining community integrated employment throughout the states of Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as providing services as an Employment Network through TTW to individuals in 40 additional states. With over 27 years of experience in the disability employment field, Jeannine has consulted on a number of topics including staff development, data collection and benchmarking, best practices in community integrated employment, braiding funding, school to work transition, TTW and self- employment. More recently, Ms. Pavlak began providing technical assistance to organizations interested in transforming their service delivery model from facility based to community based. Jeannine has received numerous awards for her outstanding professional achievement, vision and direction. Jeannine has her Master’s degree in Non-Profit Management and currently serves on the National APSE Board and the North Region’s AAIDD Board

Katie White is an Intuitive Energy Guide and Reiki Master Teacher. She is an illuminator, so just by being in her presence, you will feel your most radiant self. Katie's lived life in survival mode, that's why she has devoted her life to teaching women how to break the cycle. www.puresparklellc.com, Follow on IG: @thekatiewhite, www.facebook.com/katiewhite1113

Dr. Sowards will be chatting with us about the importance of Hearing Awareness Month and why we all need to get our hearing checked.

On this weeks Food for Life we have a returning guest and friend of our show Claire Morenson Communications Director for CISA, @cisa_localhero .We will be share some exciting news about their upcoming events and all the new changes CISA has made to help their members and community. Shh...little secret I may be partici[pating at one of those events!

With over 21 year’s experience in the Aesthetics Industry and years of travelling around New England as an aesthetics educator for a world-renowned line of skincare, Kim found her home here at at SkinCatering, partnering with Leanne in 2012 to grow the business from a single-person company to the extensive operation you see today. Bringing her wealth of knowledge about enzymes, minerals, and anything skin related, Kim developed skincare solutions via services & products to ensure clients & customers have a better path to skin they can feel good about. Kim has regularly appeared on television programs, radio shows, podcasts, and in-person venues, educating on skin care and business. We are excited to chat about their new line of skin care they just launched! IG: @myweekendbeauty, www.myweekendbeauty.com

Amanda DeNardo is a vibrant and passionate life and mindset coach for women. Amanda's transformative coaching helps women break the chains that are keeping them stuck, safe, and small. Amanda's work spans over 13 years where she has served thousands of students and clients. She is the visionary and teacher inside of her coaching school, the host of The Simply Impeccable Podcast and the co-founder of a conference style event for women - The High Value Woman. www.amandadenardo.com, IG: @amandadenardocoach

Joe (Giuseppe) Farruggio, was born and raised in beautiful Agrigento, Sicily. With more than 53 years of restaurant, entrepreneurial, and culinary experience, he is now the owner of the renowned Washington, DC landmark Il Canale (one of Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat 2022), as well as the rapidly expanding 90 Second Pizza Concept and A Modo Mio in Virginia. www.facebook.com/joefarruggiodc, IG: @joefarruggiodc, www.joefarruggio.com

Alyssa is a Spiritual Soulpreneur and Content Creator. She is a Reiki healer working with the chakra system to help rebalance energy and unearth people's purpose. Her mission is to help individuals find more alignment and discover their guide within so they can live their best life. She also works with brands to help elevate their social media presence and create intentional content.

https://www.instagram.com/alyssabrieloff/

https://www.alyssabrieloff.com

For Food for Life's second annual holiday special! We are celebrating with an open house and inviting some of our friends over for some holly, jolly holiday cheer. We will toast the holidays, make some delicious recipes, chat about the best looks with @crystalvasquezandco and finally take a deep cleansing breath with @Monique.Vacon. Don't want to miss an episode make sure you subscribe to our Youtube Channel!

Jessica Petit, proud Owner of Mama LIFE Oils & Wellness. Here's a little about me and my family: In 2016, my daughter was born and we discovered she has a genetic mutation where she has difficulty processing toxins, which can cause health issues down the road. Come to find out she got it from me, so we both have it. As a first time mom, I panicked! What can I do?! That's when I learned more about essential oils and natural solutions. I use my oils daily and swear by them! All of the products I make are made with organic ingredients. I also have a certified, residential kitchen where I make the best Elderberry Syrup around! If you haven't tried it, you need to! It's been a wonderful learning experience and so amazing how we can treat our homes and selves with plant-based products.

https://www.mamalifeoils.com/

Meg Gerber, (RD, LD, IFNCP, CGN). Meg is a Functional Medicine Dietitian, best selling author, and the founder of Grounded Nourishment. Meg specializes in working with individuals who struggle with chronic digestive issues. Through her own journey of digestive struggles and autoimmunity, Meg has learned the power of leaning into whole foods, empowering food-science, and sharing education + experiences to build resilience. Meg’s Functional Medicine practice includes an approach to nourishment and healing that combines individualization and root cause analysis. Moving beyond diets, functional testing and supplements, Meg empowers her clients with ongoing tools for stress management as an integral pillar to sustainable gut health and longevity. Her #1 bestselling cookbook is available for purchase on Amazon, and her expertise has been featured on podcasts such as Dare to Move , Any Question and GrassRoots Functional Medicine. www.groundednourish.com