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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Breathe - for a Better Sleep and Life! -S2, Show #3
Breathing. Seems simple, right? Yet you may be doing it all wrong…and suffering the consequences. Guests Tara Clancy and Jennifer Rodrigues, specialists on mindfulness and breathing, will teach secrets to better sleep, greater health, and more mindful life
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/lifetalkshow/episodes/2019-06-17T08_24_21-07_00
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 #37: Blue Zones, Lessons in Longevity
Who lives the longest, and how do they do it? Our guest is Dr. Michele Suhie- is the medical laboratory scientist and coordinator of the Geriatric Health and Wellness Program at Sacred Heart University. Dr. Suhie teaches courses at SHU in aging, health and disease.
Show #35: Self-Talk to Self-Love
How do you talk to yourself? Do your words lead to self-love, or self-doubt (or worse)? Join Nicky, Diana and newest member Jim Masters in this "Just Us" Episode of the Life Talk Show, and learn to keep it Positive!
Show #33: Recalculating Your Life
When you go down a different road than you planned, either by choice or due to circumstance, what do you have to do? Like the voice on your GPS says: "Recalculating..." How do we do it? Randye, Nicky and Diana share stories and tips.
Books Mentioned
Ben Behind his Voices by Randye Kaye
Dirt, Dirt Go Away by Nicky Tomboulides
Speed Cleaning by Jeff Campbell
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/lifetalkshow/episodes/2014-03-04T09_49_07-08_00
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 #31: Peter Yarrow on the Healing Power of Music
Today's special guest is one of America’s music legends – Peter Yarrow of the beloved trio Peter, Paul & Mary. We talk with Peter how the power of music can bring about both healing and social change.
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 #27: Finding Your Path in The New Year
Happy 2014! Our show is not about "resolutions", which can be made and broken, but about going along your path. What choices are you making? Are you mapping out part of your journey for the new year? Do your plans involve happiness? forgiveness? love? success?
We talk with guest Lionel Ketchian, founder of the Happiness Club. It began in Fairfield, Connecticut and now has meetings all over the world.
Lionel Ketchian- Became happy on December 24, 1990. Has been happy since that time and realizes happiness is very important to each of us, and a giant step toward peace in the world. Lionel is the past president of LRK Communications Inc. the author of “Food For Thought”, was a co-host of “Successful Living” a live radio show on air from 1986- 1993. Also, Lionel taught classes on “Happiness”at Sacred Heart University. He has written, for many years, a column at Fairfield Citizen called “ Be Happy Zone” . And was the co-host of “The Happiness Show” on cablevision in CT.
Sign-up for the Happiness newsletter at HappinessClub.com
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/lifetalkshow/episodes/2014-01-13T07_33_06-08_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 #23: Finding the Funny: Humor Helps Our Lives
Do you have HUMOR in your LIFE? Could it be if we laugh more often we will live longer happier lives? What makes some people funny? Is it in your genes or is a survival mechanism? We interview Dr. Joyce Saltman, our expert in humor! After all she persuaded her mentor at Columbia University to write her dissertation on “ Humor in Adult Learning”!
Show #19: Art: Express Yourself, Change Your Life
How do you express yourself? For our guests, ART is the medium - but it's their stories that will inspire you the most. Urban Art, Graffiti Art, a new method called Pastac, Nature, Black and White vs. Color....but you'll also hear how our guests' lives were changed forever by their artistic expression - and how they are helping others.
Player:
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Our Guests:
Jahmane- his career as an Artist began in the form of “Grafitti”, or “Urban Art” and has evolved into a wide spectrum of mediums including works on canvas, photography, clothing design, mural painting, screen printing and graphic design.Through years of training and life experiences as an “Artist of the People”, Jahmane has developed a unique style that combines social awareness, spirituality, mythology and abstract language in way that intrigues all who view his work. His work has been internationally displayed and locally through exhibitions such as Westport Center for the Arts.
ArtofJahmane.com
Frieda Howling- Her numerous solo shows include ones held in Munich and Berlin, Germany. Her work graces many private collections in the US and abroad."Nature is the primary focus of my work," says Frieda, "the awesome forces of nature... The artist has the privilege to translate nature’s forms into various moods which will affect the inner and spiritual emotions of the viewer".
FriedaHowling.com
Brendan Loughlin- is Guilford’s artistic Johnny Appleseed. Along the streets, on shop doors and gates and fences bordering the green, he has planted landscapes that sprout everywhere- great ripples of color.In the book LOUGHLIN written by Jo Montgomery you find a remarkable true story of an extraordinary man, and his ability to rise above abandonment, abuse and poverty to find refuge and peace expressing himself through his art!
BrendanLoughlin.com
Show #16: Body Image. Talk Back to the Mirror!
realistic for all?
Don't like what you see in the mirror? Maybe you are influenced by the media, unrealistic expectations, old messages, negative thinking. We explore the issues, from teens to older, males and females - weight, wrinkles, reality, etc. - with guest Ilise Gold, (Ilise Gold Life Management LLC) - learn to love your body again!
We also interview a man who lost 80 pounds - and has kept it off - about how it changed his confidence.
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Some books we mentioned
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 # 7: The Power of Purpose
Champions! Mentor and Mentee
Leo Rosten said, "The purpose of life is not to be happy; but to matter, to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference that you have lived at all." Randye, Nicky and Diana talk about the power of purpose, with special guests Tina Banas of Family Reentry Champions and Daee McKnight, Re-Entry Coordinator helping those released from prison to find ways to make their life matter now.
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 #5: Critical Thinking
What happens when we teach people "how we think"? The results can be amazing, from elementary school students to seniors. Out guests are Katayoun Kamyab, biomedical scientist and Instrumental Enrichment ( "Brain Gym") teacher; and Dr. David Martin, author of "Thinking Academy" - learn about meta-cognition and how it helps us!
Show #4: Happiness Now
small book, big results!
Staying in the moment and focusing on gratitude are two of the keys to being happy - exactly where we are. Randye, Nicky and Diana speak with guest Dr. Paul Epstein, naturopathic physician, mind-body therapist, mindfulness meditation teacher - and he guides us all through a meditation!
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.