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Catching Up with Shelley King - Madam Mystic Album

Say Goodbye to May and Hello to June (and don't forget to say "Rabbit Rabbit, Hare Hare") on this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring award-winning Texas singer-songwriter and musician Shelley King who discusses her active touring schedule and her 10th album "Madam Mystic." This is the third album that she has collaborated on with John Magnie and Steve Amedée, members of the renowned New Orleans group, The Subdudes. She also worked with esteemed musicians and vocalists Eric Thorin, Cindy Cashdollar, Will McFarlane, Shawn Camp, Carolyn Wonderland, Greta Cornett and Phuong Nguyen, Matt Skinner, and Tim Cook.
Shelley King's decades-long journey in the music industry has been on her terms. She's taken on the roles of songwriter, band leader, studio producer, owner of her own label and publishing company, to self-release all of her work.  Her talent, energy, commitment to the craft, and service to the community led her to be recognized by the Texas Legislature and appointed Official Texas State Musician. She’s won several Austin Music Awards, and had her songs recorded by several internationally known musicians.  More at https://www.shelleyking.com/ 
This episode is featured on the following Big Blend Radio podcast channels: Big Daily Blend, Women Making History, A Toast to The Arts, and Rants, Raves & Rock 'n Roll. Keep up with our shows here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Dr. Helen McKibben - Drop: Making Great Decisions

Closing off Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Dr. Helen McKibben, a seasoned clinical therapist with over 35 years of experience, and the creator of the innovative and unique self-help technique, "Dropping to the Blank Screen." 
Hear about her new book “Drop: Making Great Decisions" that teaches how to use neuroscience to activate the brain in the way it is designed to work emotionally, and to change your brain's responses to yourself and other people. You can use your emotional instincts to make great decisions. Trust your brain and set yourself up for self-reliance.
McKibben holds a doctorate in psychology, counseling licenses in multiple states, and national certification. She is passionate about neuroscience and the interaction between the brain and emotions. https://helenmckibben.com/ 

Children's Book Author Linda B Davis - Food Fight

In Honor of World Digestive Health Day (May 29) and Mental Health Awareness Month (May), this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio features author Linda B. Davis who discusses her engaging and empowering middle grade novel on finding self-esteem with a little-known eating disorder known as ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), often characterized as “extreme picky eating.” WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/b7dqpTEB-dA Linda holds a master’s degree in developmental psychology from Vanderbilt University and a master’s in clinical social work from University of South Florida. Her past work experiences include research investigating how the sense of smell facilitates mother-infant bonding, clinical work with people newly infected with HIV, and psychoeducational support for adults and children living with mental illness.Ultimately, her career training prepared her to be curious about why we do the things we do. This has come in handy as a mother and a writer. She is passionate about the need for accessible and accurate information about mental health, especially in children’s books. Out now, her novel, “Food Fight,” was inspired by a young relative’s experience living with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). More: https://www.lindabdavisauthor.com/ 
 
 

Innkeepers Baking for Soldiers

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Innkeepers who Bake for Activie Duty Military. Hear about their service and military heroes in their lives, and the treats they baked as part of the Soldiers' Angels program.
FEATURED GUESTS:- Karen Wilson - The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina. Visit: https://www.lion-rose.com/ - Tiffany Bertram - Tiffanys Bed & Breakfast near Hot Springs, Arkansas. Visit: https://www.tiffanysbedandbreakfast.com/ - Maria Chamberlain - The Inn at OxBow Acres in Milan, New Hampshire. Visit: https://www.oxbowacresnh.com/ - Chef Rob Wezwick - US Airforce Veteran & Ash Street Inn in Manchester, New Hampshire. Visit: https://www.ashstreetinn.com/ 
Special shout out to Jay Shulz, Retired Army Officer & Owner of Spartan Photography for Baking for Soldiers with The Lion & The Rose B&B. Visit https://spartanphotography.zenfolio.com/ 
Learn more about the two main military support programs the inns collaborate with:* B&Bs for Vets: https://bandbsforvets.org/ * Soldiers Angels: https://soldiersangels.org/ 

Musician Joey Stuckey - It's Summer Road Trippin' Time!

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Celebrates the Start of Summer Road Trippin' Season with a fun discussion about Road Trip Music, Books, Movies, and more! 
Special guest is Joey Stuckey, Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World. Joey, who co-hosts the Big Daily Blend podcast every 4th Sunday, is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ 
BIG BLEND RADIO EXTRAS: * Summer Road Trip Music Playlist on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/53jk298y  * Traveler's Tales Music Playlist on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3wnv8cdd * Roadside Attractions Online Crossword: https://tinyurl.com/y53vxeev * Steve Schneickert Recalls the Hollywood History of Travel Movies Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/a97kzd5w 

Jessica Carter - California State Parks Week 2024

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast features Jessica Carter, Director of Parks and Public Engagement at Save the Redwoods League, who discusses the 3rd Annual California State Parks Week happening June 12-16, 2024. 
Through over 200 special in-person community events and virtual programming, this week-long event celebrates California’s 280 state parks and the people who visit and help protect these iconic places. California State Parks Week is presented by California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League, Parks California, and California State Parks Foundation. 
Visit:* https://castateparksweek.org/  * https://www.parks.ca.gov/ * https://www.savetheredwoods.org/ * https://parkscalifornia.org/ * https://www.calparks.org/ 
Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast airs every 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: http://margotcarrera.etsy.com/ 
This  episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel," "Vacation Station," and "Big Daily Blend" podcast channels. Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Chef Ivan Flowers - Youth in the Kitchen

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor at Temecula Valley High School in Southern California. Hear about the school's Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation program that educates students in culinary arts and hospitality management to set them up for career and/or college success. Plus, cooking and food preparation which are necessary life skills that they learn. Learn more about this career technical education program at https://www.tvusd.k12.ca.us/Page/28813 
In honor of Small Business Month (May,) and National Travel & Tourism Week (May 19-25, 2024), this episode is featured onBig Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry," "Success Express," and "Big Daily Blend" podcast channels. Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Jefferson Highway News - It's Happening in Oklahoma!

Celebrate Small Business Month (May) and National Travel & Tourism Week (May 19-25, 2024) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show that focuses on the Jefferson Highway Association's efforts in Oklahoma which includes new road signage, the first state chapter, and the upcoming 2025 Conference in McAlester (June 4-7, 2025). 
FEATURED GUESTS:- ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association. Info: https://jeffersonhighway.org/  - DELAINA STEVENS - President of the Oklahoma Chapter of the Jefferson Highway.- BILLY SUMNER - McAlester Tourism Manager & Vice President of the Oklahoma Chapter of the Jefferson Highway. More: http://www.travelmcalester.com/    
The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST. Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/