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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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 #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.
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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 #18: Movie Therapy: Films That Change Our Lives
Another “Just Us” Segment
Yes, "cinema therapy" is a real thing! In this "just us" segment, we each share our top five movies and how they made a difference in our lives.
We chose:
(Randye) It's a Wonderful Life, Mr. Holland's Opus, Cast Away, The Turning Point. Sliding Doors
(Diana) Steel Magnolias, Sound of Music, Titanic, Message in a Bottle, Bridges of Madison County
(Nicky) Sound Of Music, Ghandi, Gone With the Wind, The Color Purple, Mrs. Doubtfire
What are yours?
link: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/lifetalkshow/episodes/2013-10-12T08_38_01-07_00
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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 #14: Second Chances at Love
One of Ronnie Ann Ryan’s Resources
After divorce, loss, or a lifetime of "living single" - can we fall in love again? We talk with relationship and dating coach Ronnie Ann Ryan, author of many books and resources including MANifesting Mr. Right about how to find love no matter what your age - and meet a couple who found new love with each other in their senior years.
And, we learn: What is "flirt school"? and other fun tips!
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Second Chances at Love: Podcast
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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 #6: Juggling: Attempting the Work-Life Balance
Work Life. Personal Life. Skills. Hobbies. Friends. Family. How do we juggle it all? Or do we? Randye, Nicky and Diana talk about striving for balance in this special "Just Us" Episode. Every six weeks, we go it alone, just the three of us sans guest. Like having coffee with friends!
Some tips we shared:(lots more in the podcast)
It's not easy! It's a continuous process. Try balancing on one leg and you'll see what we mean!
Working at home? Separate Workspace from Living Space
Remember to take care of yourself too. Have something to look forward to, even if it's just a cup of tea after the kids are in bed
Diana: remember that everyone else struggles with this too - cut yourself some slack!
Randye: Prioritize, Compartmentalize, Schedule...and do your best. Forgive yourself.
Nicky: "Never, never never give up!" Winston Churchill
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/lifetalkshow/episodes/2013-07-30T16_37_05-07_00
Show #2: Mental Illness, A Family Affair
When mental illness happens, it happens to the whole family. In fact, at any given time, 1 out of 4 families in the US is dealing with major mental illness in one of its members. How to cope? What to do? Why the stigma?
Life Talk Show panel with guest Judy Gardner, President of NAMI Fairfield, CT. We also discuss Randye's book, Ben Behind His Voices
Show #1: The Value of Human Connection
This show aired on May 25, 2013. It was our first in-studio show, and we were thrilled to have as our guest author and illustrator Michele Hofbauer, veteran teacher and author of Couldn't We Make a Difference?
We spoke about how, in this increasingly virtual world, we need (more than ever) to find ways to connect in person - and to value that face-to-face energy.