Love Maine Radio With Dr. Lisa Belisle

We all benefit from caring for—and being cared for—by others. While many of us have experience offering hospitality to visitors, some people choose to make their living serving others. Whether they're cooking up delicious meals or designing the perfect hotel room, these individuals specialize in comforts of the body and soul. Learn why it is important for Maine to offer healing hospitality to our locals and visitors, and how it is being done in our newest episode, "Hospitality."   https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/10/hospitality-109/

Here in Maine, the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. We work with the resources we have, creating new and interesting products to share with the world. No small feat, given our geography and relatively small population base. This week’s radio show guests, Philip Conkling, founder of the Island Institute and contributing editor at Maine Magazine, and Dream Local founder & Client Success Officer, Shannon Kinney, understand the entrepreneurial process. Entrepreneurs themselves, they have brought their unique talents to Maine, creating and nurturing organizations that act as valuable resources for our community. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/10/economies-of-scale-108/

Art belongs to all of us. How do we ensure that the making and enjoyment of art is accessible to Mainers? Suzette McAvoy, Director of the Center for Maine Contemporary Art, and Roger Dell, Director of Education at the Farnsworth Museum, answer this question on our most recent episode of the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour & Podcast. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/09/artists-education-107/

Maine is a hot spot for artists of every possible persuasion. Motion picture makers (and actors) are the latest in a long line of creative individuals who call our state home. Get the update on Maine’s own Camden International Film Festival from founder Ben Fowlie, Managing Director Caroline von Kuhn and and get a glimpse into the acting life with nationally acclaimed actress/producer Caitlin Fitzgerald. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/09/motion-pictures-106/

Words are an important means of self-expression—perhaps even more so when used sparingly. Poet Gibson Fay-Leblanc and author/illustrator Rohan Henry share how their passion for words has challenged them to help others communicate in unique ways. Modern man has known great benefit from access to words, written and spoken. Now we must be reminded of the communication that takes place in the spaces in between. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/09/words-of-wisdom-105/

It's that time of year: back to school season. As fall descends on Maine and the weather becomes cool and crisp, kids (and adults) all over the state are readying themselves for tests, quizzes, homework, and all the other measuring sticks we use for learning. However, while traditional education might look a certain way, going “back to school” doesn’t necessarily mean returning to the classroom, just as "learning" doesn't necessarily mean receiving points and grades. In our latest episode of the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour, Bates College president Clayton Spencer and Derek Pierce, founding principal of Casco Bay High School, explain how learning takes place on many levels, and how understanding this contributes to a richer existence for us all. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/09/life-lessons-104/

Family vacations can be a really healing time. It's when we reconnect, when we unplug from our devices and take a moment to listen, a moment to share. Many families partake in this yearly tradition, where leisure trumps work and adventures abound. But some families take the notion of a shared adventure to a whole new level. Meet the Boland-Swords and the Morrises: two families that have made the conscious decision to spend months together in unfamiliar countries—and uncharted waters—and have learned much about the world and one another in the process. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/09/family-adventures-103/

Imagine a book. It might look like a small, humble item with creased pages and a tarnished cover, but inside? Inside is the world. Books make it possible for us to explore, to travel to other cultures, to dip our feet in the cool waters of The Nile or swim in the hot springs of Hungary. They teach us compassion, empathy, and little-known facts. They entertain us, they inspire us, they educate us. Books are vital to growth. This week on the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour, we meet with some of the imaginative people who are creating books for our youngest readers. In this episode, Charlotte Agell, Maria Padian and Kate Egan (who also happens to be the editor of the “Hunger Games” trilogy) explain how and why they write for kids. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/08/549/

It takes a certain bravery to follow the road, as poet Robert Frost put it, "not taken." Not everyone likes to tread down these lesser-walked paths, but for those who do, the rewards—and the risks—are great. These fearless souls, these trailblazers, are people who enact change, who choose to step forward into uncharted teritory rather than cruise along the time-honed roads. This week on the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour, we speak with several trailblazers who are leading the charge against childhood hunger. First, we talk with Billy Shore, who founded the national organization Share Our Strength in 1984. Next, we meet Sam Hayward, chef and co-owner of Fore Street and early supporter of Share Our Strength Maine. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/08/trailblazers-101/

Modern medicine is continually changing, and our understanding of illness grows every year. We become doctors because we want to help people, and for the most part, we do. However, there are times when our knowledge isn't enough, our medicine isn't quite enough. We doctors do not know everything, that is clear. But we haven't given up on attempting to learn about multiple sclerosis and diseases like it. We also still have great hope, which is only strengthened by individuals like Paul Leddy, who competes yearly to raise money for MS, Dr. Alexandra Degenhardt, who specializes in the disease, and Dr. Sunny Raleigh, who works to improve the lives and lift the spirits of her patients with MS. On this episode of the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour & Podcast, we talk to these three guests about multiple sclerosis, understanding, and hope. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/08/multiple-sclerosis-understanding-hope-100/

Today on the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour, we speak with novelist Peter Behrens, whose books The Law of Dreams and The O’Briens describe the journeys taken by individuals whose families were impacted by the Irish famines of the last century. We also discuss journeys taken by the staff of Maine magazine, over the course of “48Hours,” with Maine magazine and Maine Home+Design editor-in-chief Susan Grisanti. What is that you are hungering for, and how can you feed your soul? We hope this show will give you food for thought. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/08/feeding-the-soul-99/

If we have the strength to keep using our voices, we may have the chance to use it to help others—perhaps those who have no voice, or whose voices are not like ours. Our voice is our gift, and we can give it to others. Through the human voice, the breath of the world can flow. This week, I speak with two women who are intimately acquainted with the power of speech for the episode "Finding Voice." Listen to the full podcast below, or skip down to hear the full interviews with Judith Cornell and Cathy Plourde. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/07/finding-voice-98/

Wellness can take many forms. On today's show, we address physical wellness through the prevention of Lyme disease and skin cancer. We also discuss modalities such as acupuncture and integrative medicine. There are many different ways to be well, and we hope that you will incorporate some of the ideas we discuss into your own life. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/07/summer-wellness-97/

As a physician, I've learned that viewpoint is everything, and everyone has a story to tell. Things are not always as they seem. We're never entirely sure that what we see is reality, or what we hear is reality. So if you can have an open mind, and be compassionate, and listen to what we are told, or explore more what we think is going on around us, we're certainly going to be better off in our own lives. We also treat those around us better, strengthening our ties to the community, and enhancing our interpersonal awareness. This week on the Dr. Lisa Radio & Podcast, we explore the topics of perception, memory, and judgment. We talk to attorney Stephen Schwartz about bias in the courtroom, and how our memories can sometime deceive us. Next, we discuss both inner and outer realities with Jungian psychotherapist Dr. Stephen Aronson, who explains how these dual worlds can often be out of sync. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/07/680/

"Interdependence is and ought to be as much the ideal of man as self-sufficiency." - Mahatma Gandhi This Sunday, our show focuses on the concept of "Interdependence." In Buddhism, there is another word for this idea: "interbeing." Interbeing refers the relationship of individuals with one another, which is necessary for mutual coexistence. Whether we realize it or not, we are all "interbeing" with those around us. Our actions have a great effect on others; unkind words can hurt, a helping hand can change a life. We are all interdependent, and interbeing. Always. The more independent we believes ourselves to be, the less likely this is the case. Happy Independence Day weekend to my fellow interdependent American beings. Thank you for reading. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/07/699/

Growth is normally considered a good thing. Gardens, plants, babies, even mutual funds  grow, and when they do, we benefit. But there is another kind of growth as well. Cancer cells grow, and when they do, it causes destruction of the body, sometimes even of the self. Yet while cancer can lead to destruction—even, in the worst cases, death—it can also result in more growth. Cancer patients may find themselves stronger and more resilient than they ever thought possible. They may finally tap into creative potential that had remained dormant until becoming necessary for their healing. In its own way, even this terrible destruction can lead to new life. Join the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour this Sunday for our show "Art & The American Cancer Society." Or to listen now, click on the link below: https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/06/art-the-american-cancer-society-94/

Home. It's a short word, but it means so much. It's where we raise our children, make our sanctuary, find our peace, and support our community. Home is more than a place—it's a state of mind. When we embrace people and places, when we call them ours, we become part of the landscape itself. Our contributions and our experiences help enrich our surroundings, just as our surroundings help to shape us. Every individual is a product of their surroundings, and every town, every home, is reflective of the people that have called it theirs. Join the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour this Sunday, June 23, as for our discussion on the Maine Home + Design Show. We will talk about houses, homes, and landscapes, and what these places mean to us. Tune in on Sunday, or click on the link below to listen. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/06/maine-home-design-show-93/

We all like to be part of the game. We strive to be part of the action, whether it's through participating in team sports, diving headfirst into a cold Maine lake, or even just cheering on a favorite sports team. Athletics, like many aspects of modern life, is a highly personal pursuit. Some people naturally gravitate towards group sports, while others prefer more solo activities. For most of us, it is less about the win than it is about the game. This week on the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour, we speak with a variety of guests involved in sports medicine and healing. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Herzog from Orthopedic Specialists, LLC, Jared Buzell and Stan Skolfield from Orthopedic Associates Performance Center, and Mike Chapman and Jim Greatorex from Premier Sports Health and Black Bear Medical will all be joining me in the studio. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/06/774/

Fitness, like many things in life, is all about balance. Though I prefer running above all else—especially at this time of year, when the sun is rising earlier, the air is finally warmer—I like to balance my running with other activities. I've found that the best way to counter-balance the stress of running on the bones and muscles is yoga. It keeps me flexible, and it keeps me calm. This week on the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour, tune in to hear guests Justine Carlisle, Dana Gunnerson Woodbury, and Regan Johnson, founders of Maine YogaFest, talk about this inspiring physical event. I will also be speaking with Carissa Ciucca, owner of Breathing Room Yoga, and Melanie Burns of Wicked Good Yoga. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/06/maine-yogafest-91/

Strength shared is strength multiplied. We are fortunate to be surrounded by those who share their strength regularly. This Sunday, join the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour for a discussion on "Sharing Strength." Meet four dynamic Mainers who are devoting their energy to helping their fellow citizens. Our guests include Kristin Miale, president of Good Shepard Food Bank, musician Max Garcia Conover, and Chris Kast & Byron Bartlett, participants in the Dynamic Dirt Challenge. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2013/06/sharing-strength-90/