Love Maine Radio With Dr. Lisa Belisle

Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley is one of Maine's favorite mountains. The first trail was cut in 1950 by the Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Club and a group of locals known as "The Bigelow Boys." Since then, Sugarloaf has become a close-knit community of skiers, snowboarders and outdoor enthusiasts. Today we speak with Sugarloafer and schooner captain Kip Files, and Jamie Goduti of the Sugarloaf ski patrol, both of whom are featured in Maine Magazine's December issue. We know you'll enjoy hearing more about the Sugarloaf family, and perhaps be inspired to take a trip up there yourself! https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/12/sugarloaf-169/

Have you seen the name EIMSKIP on Portland's waterfront? Transporting inbound items such as German chocolate and ski equipment, and outbound products like Maine blueberries, this Icelandic-based company has provided a boost to the Maine economy--one that will continue to strengthen as we maximize our international exposure. Today we speak with EIMKSIP station manager Petur Peterson, Janine Bisaillon-Cary of the Maine International Trade Center and Dana Eidsness of the Maine North Atlantic Development Office. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/11/maine-iceland-world-beyond-168/

Are you grateful for the life you have? Maintaining gratitude, despite sometimes seemingly insurmountable difficulties, is an active process. Today we speak with Shawn McLaughlin about his personal experience with living gratefully, and with author Barb Schmidt about the ways in which she practices this process daily. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/11/gratitude-action-167/

Early literacy is critical to health and wellness. Today we speak with Doro Bush Koch and Becky Dyer of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, a national organization founded by the former first lady of the United States that has been promoting reading for the past 25 years. We also discuss the impact of libraries on individual and community health with Dr. Sam Zager, and Steve Podgajny, Executive Director of the Portland Public Library. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/11/books-libraries-health/

  How do we get to a place of peace? Usually by navigating through conflict. It can be difficult and uncomfortable to understand others who do not share our views. Today we speak with Tim Wilson and Moses Small from Seeds of Peace about the importance of truth, dialogue and mutual respect in conflict transformation. We also talk with Ted Coffin about how the Summit Project honors lives that are lost in the interest of peace. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/11/prioritizing-peace-165/

Pharmacists do much more than dispense medication. As pharmacy science experts, educators and community liaisons, they are important members of the health care team. Today we speak with guests who have a special interest in the education of Maine's pharmacy experts: Catherine Cloudman, principle at Apothecary by Design, Portland's economic development director, Greg Mitchell, Dr. Jim Krebs, assistant dean of experiential education at the University of New England and newly minted pharmacist Dr. Kayla Stewart of Apothecary By Design.   https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/11/maines-pharmacy-experts/

It is critical for people to have access to health care. Far too many families become devastated by unexpected health care costs, and far too many individuals are unable to seek the medical assistance they need, often delaying diagnosis and treatment for serious problems. Today we address this issue with Dr. Wendy Wolf, founding president of the Maine Health Access Foundation, Vanessa Santarelli, CEO of the Maine Primary Care Association,  patient outreach and enrollment specialist, Lisa Lemieux, and Penobscot Community Health Care chief medical officer, Dr. Noah Nesin. If you, or someone you know, does not currently have access to health care, listen in and learn how you can remedy this situation. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/10/accessing-health-163/

What makes a home healthy? Everything from clean air and environmentally-friendly products to the appropriate use of space. Today we discuss the physical aspects of healthy homes with Maine Home+Design's "Bright-Minded Home" columnist, Melissa Coleman, and Jason Peacock of Maine Green Building Supply. We address the creation of happy-feeling homes with Brett Johnson of Maine Street Design Co. in Portland. Join us and learn how to influence your own healthy home. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/10/healthy-homes-162/

  Maine is home to miles of inviting coastline, which gives us proximity to a prolific ocean whose treasures are many. The benefits of the sea go beyond swimming, sailing and fishing. Today we speak with Dr. Mike and Wendy Taylor, developers of Ocean Elements skin care products, and Tollef Olson whose company, Ocean Approved, harvests nutrient-rich sea vegetables for eating. Listen to our conversation and understand the sea in a new way. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/10/treasures-sea-161/

Autism impacts all of us. Children and adults who have a diagnosis on the "autism spectrum" are attending school, working and playing with us. In less severe cases, we may not even recognize that this is so—and may not know the struggles that individuals with these disorders (and their families) are facing. Today we speak with Alice Chaplick and Dr. Matthew Siegel, a psychiatrist at Spring Harbor Hospital, about their experiences with autism, so that we may better understand this important issue.  https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/10/autism-160/

How do we maintain motivation for achieving goals, big and small? Hearing the stories of others, and sharing our own story, can make this happen. Today we speak with Olympic luger and girls summer camp founder, Julia Clukey, and Damon Moschetto, athletic trainer and author of No B.S. Guide to High Performance Living. Listen in to hear what keeps them motivated, and find motivation for your own life. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/09/motivation-multiplied/

Life can be challenging at times. Techniques such as writing can help us deal with grief, sadness, anger and other emotions that may arise during these times. Today we speak with Eileen Doyon, author and publisher of the "Unforgettable Faces and Stories" series, and Cidny Bullens, a Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, each of whom share their stories and describe the ways in which writing has helped them heal. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/09/healing-writing-158/

Families come in many forms. Regardless of how they are created, they have a significant impact on our later lives. Today, we speak with Christina Baker Kline, best-selling author of the Orphan Train, and business woman Catherine York. Their family experiences have greatly influenced their work and personal evolution. We hope you enjoy our conversations with Christina and Catherine. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/09/fostering-family-connections-157/

Having lived in the Portland area for many years, I am excited to see the growth and new energy being invested in Maine’s largest city. Today we speak with Maine Senate President Justin Alfond and real estate developer Jim Brady: two individuals who are bringing jobs, housing and visitors to our state, and in promoting the high quality standard of living for which Maine has become known. Jim and Justin have also been featured in recent issues of Old Port magazine. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/09/maine-vision-156/

It has been said that publishing is dead, but we at the Maine Media Collective know that publishing is merely transitioning, and that we have the opportunity to make a good thing even better. As wellness editor, it has been my privilege to share the good news about health with Maine magazine readers since January. In June, we launched Old Port magazine, which focuses on the goings-on around the Portland peninsula. Today we speak with Jen DeRose, editor of Old Port, and Kevin Thomas, publisher of Old Port, Maine and Maine Home + Design magazines, for a behind-the-scenes look at this exciting addition. We also speak with Zack Anchors and Erin Quigley of Portland Paddle, who are featured in the September issue of Old Port. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/08/old-port-adventuring-155/

How do we learn? Each of us answers this question differently. Margy Burns Knight and Anne Sibley O'Brien offer important insights about compassion through their book Talking Walls, which gives kids a glimpse into the lives of others. Garrett Temkiewicz is using his experience with dyslexia to inform his own style as a middle school teacher. Our guests might cause you to think differently about the way lessons are learned.  https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/08/lessons-learning-154/

How do we handle ourselves when life throws us a curve? Bruce Fitzgerald, Director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency, and Joshua Frances, Director of Emergency Management at Maine Medical Center, give us valuable information about emergencies, how we might be impacted and how we can best prepare. Mark Swann of the Preble Street Resource Center discusses what happens when life goes awry, and how we might help our neighbors. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/08/life-edges-153/

Summer is in full bloom and the earth reminds us daily of the bounty that we Mainers enjoy. Today we speak with Ted Carter and Ellen Gunter, authors of Earth Calling: A Climate Change Handbook for the 21st Century, and Roger Doiron, founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International. Join our conversations and learn how to we can maintain and foster our relationship with the world in which we live. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/08/earth-calling-152/

Summer is a great time to be on the water. Join our conversations with people who love navigating Maine waters by boat, and have made it possible for others to do the same. Janet Acker and Jess McGreehan share their experience with Portland's SailMaine organization, and Matt Barton describes his rewarding transition from financial consultant to boatbuilder at the Hinckley Company, by way of the Landing School. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/08/sailing-maine-151/

What does it take to keep a good thing going? Non-profit organizations, founded with specific needs in mind, have to move and shift in order to evolve successfully. Join our conversations with Deborah Walters and Jane Gallagher of Safe Passage, and Nat May, executive director of SPACE Gallery, and learn what their organizations have been doing in order to offer lasting benefits to the community. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/07/good-works-last-150/