Maine is a food-lovers paradise. We know how to grow our food, how to prepare it and how to savor it. It is a joy to live in a place where such a fundamental aspect of life is cherished. Today’s guests understand why nourishing ourselves is so important. Chef Harding Lee Smith and Maine Magazine Food Editor Joe Ricchio have made it their life’s work to bring food to the forefront. We hope you enjoy our conversations and are inspired to “Eat Maine!”.
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A new year is upon us and we are all thinking about ways we might live better lives. Joining us today are people who help others do just that. Maine magazine 2012 “Super Doc,” Dr. Robin Noble, shares how she counsels women in her practice to achieve balance, while Dr. Tim Howe and his wife Lyn describe their “Lifestyle Choices” program at Parkview Hospital in Brunswick. They offer insights on plant-based eating and the importance of spirituality in creating change.
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Mainers are a giving group. We at the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour have been fortunate to spend time with a wide variety of giving individuals, from Mark Swann of the Preble Street Resource Center, and Billy Shore & John Woods of Share Our Strength, to Julie Marchese of the Maine Cancer Foundation’s Tri for A Cure. Our affiliation with Maine Magazine, Maine Home + Design and the Kennebunkport Festival has given us a seat at the table with more than 70 charitable organizations. Today we speak with Eleanor Kinney and Meredith Jones, two individuals who understand the importance of providing support to Maine communities. We hope that you are inspired by our conversations during this season of giving.
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We all benefit from caring for—and being cared for—by others. While many of us have experience offering hospitality to visitors, some people choose to make their living serving others. Whether they’re cooking up delicious meals or designing the perfect hotel room, these individuals specialize in comforts of the body and soul. Learn why it is important for Maine to offer healing hospitality to our locals and visitors, and how it is being done in our newest episode, “Hospitality.”
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It takes a certain bravery to follow the road, as poet Robert Frost put it, “not taken.” Not everyone likes to tread down these lesser-walked paths, but for those who do, the rewards—and the risks—are great. These fearless souls, these trailblazers, are people who enact change, who choose to step forward into uncharted teritory rather than cruise along the time-honed roads.
This week on the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour, we speak with several trailblazers who are leading the charge against childhood hunger. First, we talk with Billy Shore, who founded the national organization Share Our Strength in 1984. Next, we meet Sam Hayward, chef and co-owner of Fore Street and early supporter of Share Our Strength Maine.
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Strength shared is strength multiplied. We are fortunate to be surrounded by those who share their strength regularly. This Sunday, join the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour for a discussion on “Sharing Strength.” Meet four dynamic Mainers who are devoting their energy to helping their fellow citizens. Our guests include Kristin Miale, president of Good Shepard Food Bank, musician Max Garcia Conover, and Chris Kast & Byron Bartlett, participants in the Dynamic Dirt Challenge.
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Looking to tread lightly on the planet? From healthy foods to Earth-friendly household items, we’ve got you covered. Join our conversations with Avery Kamila, Natural Foodie columnist for the Portland Press Herald and SunriseGuide publisher, Heather Chandler.
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We are what we eat, so let’s make sure our kids are eating well. Airing this Sunday, “Connecting Kids with Food” features Dr. Michael Dedekian of the The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center and Dr. Kevin Strong, CEO and founder of Dunk The Junk. We hope you’ll join us at 7am + noon.
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Get ready for Valentine’s Day with the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour & Podcast “Heartfelt” show. Feel the love with cardiologist Dr. Lowell Gerber, Kate and Steve Shaffer from Black Dinah Chocolatiers on Isle au Haut, Maine and Francis Howell of Hiking to Build Hope.
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Life is meant to be savored, and what better way to do so than through food? In his book “Taste, Memory,” author David Buchanan “traces the experiences of modern-day explorers who rediscover culturally rich forgotten foods and return them to our tables for all to experience and savor.” We enjoy his insights as a farmer, gardener and slow foods advocate. Hear about Maine’s best “savor spots” from Eat Maine writer, Amy Anderson, and learn about Maine sea salt from Karina Napier, founder of Sea Change. We’ll leave your mouth watering!
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How do you educate kids about money, get more veggies in their diet and help them deal with emotional issues surrounding September-ish transitions? Tune in to our “Back to School” show, featuring Tom Shepard of “Currency Camp,” Maggie Knowles and Elizabeth Fraser of Kids Gone Raw and licensed professional counselor Travis Wiggett.
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