The Life Talk Show
Conversations to Enrich and Empower Your Life
The Life Talk Show Podcast/Blog archive. Shows aired 2013-2022. No longer in production, but feel free to check out these timeless and empowering episodes!
Randye Kaye, Nicky Tomboulides, Diana Hall
Sharing Ideas for Meaning, Joy, and Success
Randye Kaye, host: Radio Personality, Voice Talent, Stage Actress, Acclaimed Author/Speaker
Nicky Tomboulides, co-host/producer, Housekeeping Consultant, Entrepreneur, Author,Teacher, Penguins Best
Diana Hall, co-host/producer, veteran middle school teacher and proud owner of Interiors by Diana
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Your Hosts:
Randye Kaye
Randye Kaye is an actress, broadcaster and singer, with credits that include 20 years as a Connecticut radio personality, theatre/film/TV/ voice-over actress. She is also the author of Happier Made Simple: Choose Your Words, Change Your Life and Ben Behind His Voices: One Family’s Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope, and a keynote speaker.
Nicky Tomboulides
Nicky Tomboulides is the owner of Penguin’s Best, LLC. She earned her MBA in Marketing from Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. Nicky’s first Children’s book, It is a Green Clean World, is available on Amazon.
She also teaches Life Skill classes to many organizations on How to Keep it Green Clean at Home.
Diana Hall
Diana Hall is the founder of Interiors by Diana. Diana worked in the fashion and retail industries in New York and California for many years as a fashion coordinator, buyer and manager, then successfully earned a Master’s of Art Degree from Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. After years of teaching middle school, Diana is now creating her “Gracious Interiors” full-time, and teaches design at the college level..
and – the occasional male voice chimes in!
Jim Masters occasionally joins our host panel with not only his most-welcome male perspective, but also a wealth of experience including a number of commercial television & radio outlets, as well as PBS nationally & locally, production & entertainment companies, internet sites and talent agencies.
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Lemons to Limoncello: Life is What You Make It - S2, Show #2
Life throws a lot at us. Do you wallow in despair or turn it around and thrive? Here are some some tips to get past the crisis, out of the funk, and make limoncello from those lemons! A "just us" show with Randye, Nicky and Diana.
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Limoncello Recipe: (thanks to friend of the show, Theresa Tillinger)
15 lemons
2 bottles vodka or other grain alcohol
4 cups granulated suagr
9 1/2 cups water, divided
Peel the lemons, and place peels into a large glass bottle or jar. Pour in one bottle of the vodka. Push the peels down with a wooden spoon. Cover loosely and let infuse for one week at room temperature, then add the second bottle of vodka.
Combine sugar and 7 1/2 cups of the water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Do not stir. Boil for 15 minutes. Allow syrup to cool to room temperature.
Add the syrup to the vodka mixture, and let steep for another 40 days. Strain, and add the other 2 cups of water. Pour into glass bottles, and seal each bottle with a cork. Let mixture age for 2 weeks at room temperature.
Place bottled liqueur into the freezer. When icy cold, serve in chilled vodka glasses or shot glasses.
Show #34: Empowering Women and Girls
March is Women's Month. We speak with two women who work to empower others in Connecticut - through the Mercy Learning Center in Bridgeport and My Sister's Place in Hartford. Amazing stories of support, empowerment - and triumph that continues to pay it forward to further empower families and communities.
Show #32: Addicted: Could It Happen to You - or Your Family?
Addiction remains the subject of much debate, research, and conflicting theories - one thing, however, remains true: it can be tragic, and we need both information and hope.
Randye, Nicky and Diana talk with Marie, mother of a daughter currently (again) in rehab for heroin addiction - and two experts who work to understand addiction and find a way to help.
Dr. Carlton Erickson- a research scientist, has been studying the effects of alcohol on the brain for over 45 years.
Author: “The Science of Addiction: from Neurobiology to Treatment”, and Co-author: “Drugs, The Brain, and Behavior”
Dr. Marina Picciotto is the Charles B.G. Murphy Professor of Psychiatry and professor of Neurobiology and Pharmacology at Yale University.
Join us for this fascinating, insightful conversation.
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/lifetalkshow/episodes/2014-03-03T11_34_19-08_00
Show #29: Last Will and...Embezzlement?: Protecting Your Family's Future
Start the conversation in your family about YOUR Last Will and Testament.And, families - keep an eye out for those who will ingratiate themselves to the elderly and exploit their kindness by embezzling from estates. We talk with our guests on the importance of taking care of these matters early on, before death,and the consequences if we don’t. Our guests: Pamela Glasner, producer of acclaimed documentary "Last Will and Embezzlement", and Connecticut Probate Judge Daniel J. Caruso.
Guests
Pamela S.K.Glasner- is a published author, filmmaker, historian and social advocate. She has a popular blog for the Huffington Post.
Last Will And Embezzlement is a critically acclaimed documentary starring Mickey Rooney, about the financial exploitation of the elderly. Inspired by true life events in her own family the film premiered in New York City in 2012 to a standing room only house.
Lastwillandembezzelment.com
Judge Daniel F. Caruso-had a distinguished career for more than twenty years as an attorney, elected official, and now a Probate Judge for the District of Fairfield, CT and is the Chairman of the Connecticut Sitting Counsel. He has an established a general practice that concentrates in Real Estate, as well as Trusts and Estates.
Owens, Schine & Nicolas, P.C., Fairfield, CT 203/259-6612
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/lifetalkshow/episodes/2014-01-20T10_56_19-08_00
Show #26: The Holidays: Many Ways to Celebrate
Happy Holidays from Randye, Diana, Nicky, and Milford Edwards our Producer!
Ah, the Holiday Season - already upon us.Do they inspire love in you - or the blues? Does the "holidays" unite or divide us? What do you love most - or least - about the holidays? What about all that gift giving? If you were granted one holiday wish what will that be? In this "Just Us" segment, Randye Nicky and Diana talk about that and more. Happy Holidays from us all!
Show #25: Remodeling on a Shoestring: Ideas and Inspiration from "Project Nicky"
One of our earliest episodes featured Feng Shui expert Lurrae Lupone and "Clutter Solutions" guru Susan Lovallo (hear that show here). We were so inspired by this show that Nicky invited Lurrae (and our own resident decor expert Diana) to revamp a room in her apartment greatly in need of a grown-up revamp - but the budget has to stay under $1,000. Here's the show (click the player below or access the show on Podomatic)
Want to read about it too? Our guest blogger is Lurrae Lupone, author of the new book Designing a Happier Life.
Nicky’s bedroom before – twin bed and all
After appearing on The LifeTalk show, Nicky Tombouides invited me to Feng Shui her condo. My process began prior to visiting Nicky's home to gather details related to Nicky's energetic profile from a Feng Shui perspective. Most relevant was to identify Nicky's personal energy Trigram based on her birthdate which is a WATER energy. Then I determined from the Five Element Theory Productive Cycle of Fire Earth, Metal, Water and Wood, the colors that would most benefit Nicky in her personal spaces, particularly her bedroom. The energies of Metal, Water and Wood with their related colors of Silver/Gold, Blue and Green became the ideal color palette for Nicky.
My consultation with Nicky began with a Conversation to listen and learn about Nicky, particularly, her goals, aspirations and dreams. Then during Feng Shui Consultation and physical evaluation of the chi flow in her condo, I suggested "cures, remedies and reminders" most reflective of her life aspirations.
Focal Point for Nicky’s Energy
Nicky's bed room was painted a soft green, the focal picture was one that portrayed golden (metal energy) sun rays streaming through a tree (wood energy) with a blue (water energy) pillow on the bed. Nicky made great personal progress when she "let go" of the past, and bought a new bed, mattress, bedding, and dresser keeping within the $1000 budget.
A jade plant on a wooded board was placed in her Wealth corner over the small fridge, the water energy supporting the wood energy of the plant. A bookcase and red lamp replaced the fridge in her Relationships corner. A gift of a new flat screen TV atop the new dresser eliminated an older TV. The touches of red in the lamp shade and rug add some Fire energy to keep the spark of her goals for Reputation and Relationships alive. A few details remain to be purchased to support her other dreams for her future goals and career aspirations.
New Dresser
The greatest impact on moving Nicky toward her goals for Prosperity and Abundance came when Nicky moved her business desk with its desk chair facing a wall was turned on a diagonal so that Nicky's back was against a solid backing wall while at the same time facing the door now placing her in the commanding position.
Nicky’s room, after
The process of learning more about Nicky's life and goals, working with Diana Hall, Interiors by Diana, was wonderful and fun. Nicky moved toward her future, and we all became very good friends and admired Nicky's willingness to open to life and possibilities by starting within her own personal spaces to mirror her intentions.
One may purchase a copy of my book - Designing a Happier Life, Feng Shui with Lurrae - A Guidebook at http://designingahappierlife.com. It describes my personal process for offering the ancient wisdom of Feng Shui. Diana Hall, Interiors by Diana, also calls it "inspirational."
Thank you to WDJZ, station manager Milford Edwards, and the Ladies of the LifeTalk Show to inviting me to be part of their own inspirational discussions for all.
Lurrae Lupone
LURRAE LUPONE, MEd, CiPP
Certified Feng Shui Consultant,
Life Coach and Author
FengShuiwithLurrae.com
Show #24: Clean and Green: Seven Daily Habits that Work
Today the new in word is “ Green” -that label is slapped on just about everything from detergents to floor cleaners. Are they Green Clean?
How can we practice green clean at home? What are the Seven Daily Steps that make it a cinch to manage your home's cleanliness? We interview Nicky about her "Penguin's Best" secrets, and welcome a guest who is in charge of an entire University's cleanliness: Trigona Mililli,Director of Custodial Services & Moves at Sacred Heart University.
Can't access the player? Just listen or download on Podomatic!
Show #20: Siblings: Friends for Life?
Brothers, sisters...they shape our lives forever, whether we like it or not. We talk about rivalry, birth order, step-families, and how things can change - or maybe not - once we are adults. Guests are Trevor Crow, author of "Forging Healthy Connections", and Dr. Kevin Leman, author of the classic "Birth Order Book" and more.
PLAYER:
or LINK to Podomatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/lifetalkshow/episodes/2013-10-24T18_22_39-07_00
Guests:
Dr. Kevin Leman-
Dr. Kevin Leman, an internationally renowned psychologist and New York Times Bestselling Author of more than 30 books, including the classic Birth Order Book. He provides easy techniques, helpful tips and clear insight that will change the way you look at and resolve the parenting, marriage and relationship issues in your life.
Dr. Leman fills us in on the power of birth order for siblings, and talks about his latest book, Parenting Your Powerful Child.
Trevor Crow- is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Watch for her upcoming book, Forging Healthy Connections: How Relationships Fight Illness, Aging and Depression.
Show #17: Nothing Lasts Forever. Grief, Loss and Acceptance
We all experience loss - of relationships, jobs, friendships. But when that loss involves the death of a loved one, the process requires special attention.
Our guests are Armen Bacon and Nancy Miller, authors ofGriefland, a book that has offered support, comfort and advice to many who have experienced the unthinkable: the loss of a child.
Then, our wonderful guest - Mara Brosler - from Connecticut Hospice, talks about the process of death and dying - and those are two different things. Enjoy this insightful show.
on a tablet? Here is the podomatic link: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/lifetalkshow/episodes/2013-09-30T17_45_06-07_00
Show #11: Aging Parents: Preparing, Caring, Protecting
According to US News, "Nineteen million Americans care for someone over age 75, typically a parent or a grandparent, who may or may not live with them. Often called "informal caregivers," these adult children or relatives provide 75 to 80 percent of all long-term care in the United States.
"We talked about the issues of preparing for this stage of life, caregiving, and prevention of theft and scam through awareness. Thanks to our guests in this important show: we learned a lot!!
Jeffrey Johnson, of Visiting Angels
Liz de Nesdera, Caregiver Action Network and Caregivers Community
Angela de Leon, Crime Prevention Specialist
by the way, the FBI has a great page for info on scams and fraud. As our guests reminded us, "awareness is key." Check it out!
Show #3: Beauty in Our Surroundings
We are constantly and deeply affected by what surrounds us, from the company we keep to the rooms where we live, work, love. Randye, Nicky and Diana welcome guests Susan Lovallo (Clutter Solutions) and Lurrae Lupone (feng shui consultant)