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Adrienne Herman, Dog Therapist

Adrienne likes balance, and her business is balance between animals and their human caregivers and balance within the animals themselves.  She enjoys making the connections that result in better health and harmony.  With stories of humor and intrigue, she shares practical techniques for our listeners.  Her additional community contribution is with Sustainable Carmel, who’s goal […]

David Martin, Interview

Contributing author to Contagious Optimism David Martin is certainly an up-beat guy!  He is also a CEO of INDX Strategies Wealth Management and also founder of Marin the Hiking Club.  That is an indicator about David’s balance, his passion keeps him vibrant in a life he dearly appreciates.  His optimism permeates all aspects of life […]

Out of Town Guests

There are some issues that know no bounds.  In the socioeconomic climate today, we see a familiar pattern around the globe.  Today’s show shares that more expanded perspective in a very diverse, creative and fun way!  Elizabeth Bathora shares a perspective from Vedic Astrology on the government shutdown and more.  Tim Minchin shares 9 life’s […]

Michael Calabrese

Michael Calabrese of Salon Park Avenue, is not just a great hair stylist, (and that he is).  He is also a successful urban farmer!  Living in Carmel Valley, much like he grew up, growing food and living close to the land. Michael tells stories about how old Monterey was, how life is for him working […]

Good News & Out of the Box Ideas

Today, Simple Life Radio explores some cool out of the box ideas and “Good News” in contrast to the constant barrage of world news that can create concern, confusion and even fear. We have some callers who chimed in on the topic with some good ideas too!  Solar applications, bananas into bio-plastic, and wildlife overpasses. […]

Sensei Danielle Smith

Sensei Danielle Smith is the dojo-cho (chief instructor) at Aikido of Monterey, California.  She is dedicated to continuing to build a dojo community that is committed to and inspired by studying the “Art of Peace.”  She also teaches Pilates.  She was a Model Mugging Instructor for many years too. She shares her perspective as a […]

Pamela Takigawa, Artist

Pamela Takigawa is a Monterey, California based artist who specializes in watercolor prints of natural and oceanic environments.  She has her work at the Carmel Art Association.  Her detailed monotype prints are transferred to paper with printer’s ink on an etching press, but unlike etching, the woodblock print surface is devoid of scratching or carving.  […]

Rex Bennett, Personal Trainer

Rex Bennett has been in the fitness field for decades and shares his experiences as a professional personal trainer as well as his own journey through career stress, doctor’s warnings, multiple medications; to a fit happy and healthy lifestyle. Great candor, real life experiences and many pearls of wisdom! Listen to this episode

Shary Farr & Ms. Isabella Ball

Ms Isabella Ball shares thoughts about summer fun and two book reviews she chose. The Alchemyst by Michael Scott and The Warriors by Erin Hunter. Our other guest Shary Farr, speaks about her passion to assist those with terminal illness, to let their voice be heard as to what their preferences for end of life. […]

Kathryn Gualtieri, Writer

Kathryn is a local journalist turned mystery writer, now for the third time!  Her passion for history coupled with her first hand knowledge of the Monterey Peninsula, weaves an interesting, educational and page turning novel.  Beginning with “Murder in the Pines”, followed by “Murder takes the stage” and just released “The Laundryman;s Daughter”.  She talks […]