Women Making History

Soul Journey Doula - Earth-Friendly Memorials and Burials

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani focuses on earth-friendly memorials and burials. Featured guest is Alethea Valley, General Manager of the Point Arena Forest for Better Place Forests. Better Place Forests offers a sustainable memorial within a protected place in the forest for ashes of a loved one to be returned to the earth. Each tree can accommodate more than one loved one and also beloved pets (which is not allowed in traditional settings). The beautiful, peaceful setting is sustainable and safe for trees and the wider forest ecosystem. More: https://www.betterplaceforests.com/ Sustainable Memorials Aligns with Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula:* Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practices* Emotion - Honor feelings* Mind - Life review and gleaning meaning* Body - Increase comfort, health and safety* Practical - Create completionsLearn more about Lea's work at https://souljourneydoula.com/ Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/b6c9jfnu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrianne Hillman - Helping People Who Are Homeless -

With today being International Youth Homelessness Matters Day, which is observed on the third Wednesday in April, we are featuring a Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" quality of life conversation with Adrianne Hillman, founder of Salt + Light Works, a 501(c)3 designated charitable organization located in Tulare County, California. The mission of Salt + Light is to cultivate community through dignified homes, jobs and healing for neighbors experiencing homelessness in Tulare County.They are working to develop and build California’s first ever master-planned community that will provide dignified homes, jobs, services, and community for those experiencing chronic homelessness in Tulare County. Learn more: https://www.saltandlightworks.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filmmaker Louise Hogarth - Elephant Refugees

With today being Save the Elephant Day (April 16, 2024), we are refeaturing our Big Blend Radio Nature Connection podcast conversation with award-winning filmmaker Louise Hogarth who talks about her latest documentary film ‘ELEPHANT REFUGEES: A Fight To Survive When Waters Run Dry.” The film is now out worldwide on digital platforms. Louise Hogarth is an Academy Award-winning Director, Producer, Writer, and Founder and President of Dream Out Loud Productions, a US based non-profit, independent television and film production company. Her work brings to light true stories about people and events with the intention of inspiring a call to action and accelerating social change. Her documentaries provide a platform for very difficult subjects and have dealt with such issues as HIV/AIDS, poverty and LGBT rights. And now, her film "Elephant Refugees" adds animal rights and welfare to this list. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/elephant-refugees-a-fight-to-survive-when-waters-run-dry/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deb Brandon - Threads Around the World

This Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" interview celebrates World Art Day (April 15, 2024) with textile artist, writer, academic, and brain injury survivor Deb Brandon. Hear about her beautiful book, “Threads Around the World: From Arabian Weaving to Batik in Zimbabwe,” that weaves together the stories of 25 diverse world cultures by showcasing their unique take on textile art. Her enthusiasm for the craft and its community brings an open-eyed understanding of textile arts, appealing not only to textile devotees but also to those interested in understanding diverse cultures through heritage crafts. More at https://debbrandon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CaliKim - Organic Gardening Expert and Author

In celebration of National Gardening Day (April 14, 2024), this Big Blend Radio "From The Vault" garden gossip interview features CaliKim, a popular organic gardener from Southern California where she grows her own food and shares her experiences and knowledge on her You Tube channel, CaliKim Garden and Home DIY. Hear about her book "The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening" (Cool Springs Press), which is a follow up to her popular book "Organic Gardening for Everyone", it's the perfect guide for newbie growers, offering advice on everything from selecting the best raised bed for the available space and filling it with healthy soil, to planting plans and plant-care tips. More: https://calikimgardenandhome.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie Rose - Master Gardener and Award-winning Author

To celebrate International Plant Appreciation Day (April 13, 2024), enjoy this Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" garden gossip podcast chat with master gardener and award-winning author Stephanie Rose who discusses her book, "The Regenerative Garden: 80 Practical Projects for Creating a Self-sustaining Garden Ecosystem.""The Regenerative Garden" is a guide to working with nature, instead of against it, by employing permaculture techniques to create a garden that is not just more beautiful and productive, but also more resilient. A healthy, organic, regenerative garden is a perfect example of a self-sustaining ecosystem; everything works in tandem, is intricately connected, and comes full circle to create its own never-ending cycle of life.Stephanie is the founder of the popular website https://gardentherapy.ca/ and is an award-winning author (Garden Alchemy, 2020) and a student and teacher of organic gardening and permaculture, who aims to encourage better living through plants. More at: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/stephanie-rose-the-regenerative-garden/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernie van der Linde - Must-Do Travel Experiences in South Africa

South Africa offers a unique blend of nature, culture, ocean, and unique thrill-seeking experiences. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel journalist Bernie van der Linde shares why South Africa is known as "a world in one country," and discusses its diverse landscapes and experiences. Read her article that highlights some of her recommended must-dos when you visit the country: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/must-do-experiences-in-south-africa/ Bernie founded the travel blog https://travelbuddieslifestyle.com/ with her best friend and business partner, Petra, where they share their travel experiences of unique and luxurious destinations. Bernie’s love for exploring has taken her to many exotic locations around the world. Her passion for writing and travel has made her a trusted source of information and inspiration for the discerning traveller looking to explore the world in style. Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Follow Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Shows with IFWTWA Here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-ifwtwa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Anne Abel - Mattie, Milo & Me

If you've ever known and loved a dog, it's not hard to understand why they're dubbed "[human’s] best friend." But they're often so much more – our confidants, our teachers and even our healers. This episode of Big Blend Radio features Moth StorySLAM winner Anne Abel who discusses her new memoir, "Mattie, Milo, and Me" (She Writes Press, April 2024). The book shares the central role her dogs played in her healing journey as a survivor of parental abuse, and severe depression. Hear how she unwittingly rescues Milo, a dog with serious aggression issues, and finds herself unable to give up on him. Milo is dangerous, and Anne would never do anything to endanger her sons – but she also believes that everyone deserves a second chance. More: https://anneabelauthor.com/ It's the perfect podcast conversation to celebrate National Pet Day (April 11) and Canine Compassion Month (April). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.