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Is losing weight going to be your New Year's resolution again?  How many years have you been doing this?   Let's try something different for a change, something that is a lot easier to do.  Think Sustainability The Wicked Green Energy Lady discuss sustainability projects that are currently underway and give tips on how you can incorporate sustainability into your life with very little effort.  You don't have to march down Pennsylvania Ave in Washinton, D.C.  You don't have to conduct sit-ins.  Just be aware of what's around you and how you can be an icon for sustainability.   Roxanne is an Independent Associate with Viridian Energy, a green energy company that is committed to the sustainability of our planet.  You can find her on Facebook.com/LivingItUpGreen, LInkedIn, Viridian.com/LivingitUpGreen.  You can also reach her via email - rpappas7@gmail.com

Tips For Avoiding Relapse Over The Holidays. In this episode I will share my tips with you that helped me avoid the looming danger that the holidays have for people with addiction.It does not matter if the addiction is food, drugs,pills, alcohol, sex, gambling, shopping,...Addiction doesn't take a holiday.

Sounds like a pretty boring subject, right?!  Well, not if you are one of the millions of people that have avoided getting life insurance because of: DiabetesProstate CancerBreast CancerSleep ApneaFamily Health IssuesBlood PressureOverweightMarijuanaand many other lifestyle and health issues! This show will dive in and give some real world examples of how to manage the underwriting process so you can get the coverage you need, at an affordable price, regardless of conditions like these.  You and your family need to know this information! To help with this show, I have asked Seth Legatowicz, one of the country's top experts in the life insurance industry, to once again be my guest. As a reminder, Seth, based in Dallas, TX, graduated from the University of Texas with a Major in Economics and a Minor in Finance in 1995 and began his professional life as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch in 1996 before specializing in life insurance planning since 1998. He has helped thousands of clients across the countr

Last week I was feeling thankful for a lot of things. Angry about some things and when I made the transition of attitude about the things I as angry about, my attitude sort of changed. I alluded to a change coming and I could feel it, well this week has been unusual in the way things came to me. More of a tease than anything else. A word here, a number there, just a tickle without substance. of what the changes were. Before I would not have paid attention. Things that are happening this month are the Women Of Distinction magazine is supposed to break nationwide this month with a full page about my project. I am  one of 35 nationwide who got picked for this.  I am competing for a space in an acclerator course to help me take my project forward, Oh yeah, Christmas is coming too.   

Discussion with Diane Turco of the Cape Downwinders and the foibles of nuclear energy

Why is it important to express gratitude? Research shows that gratitude heightens the quality of life. Today I am Wicked Grateful but I wasn’t always…There was a time in my life when I took things for granted and did not appreciate what I had. I’ll tell you the story of how gratitude changed my life. About The Host- Deborah O’Brien is the author of Bliss: Behind The Mask, the raw and candid memoir about her struggle with alcoholism, which ultimately led to a spiritual transformation. Deb hopes to DE stigmatize addiction by sharing her personal experiences. She is a former model and current Image Expert. She focuses on transforming living spaces and clothing styles to empower your inner transformation. She understands that by releasing your limitations you can embrace freedom. Learn more at www.unveilingyourself.com.

What is Turkey Table Talk?  Well, hopefully it's not a long conversation with the big hunk of steaming protein in the middle of your table! It is about the importance of seizing the opportunity to have some real, meaningful conversations with the family members you might only see on holidays such as Thanksgiving.  Sure it is good to have all the "catch up" conversations about what people are up to but, what about the stuff that really matters? How are our grandparents/parents managing their money these days?Are they paying their bills okay?Is my aunt a victim of elder financial abuse?Have there been any changes in their healthcare?Have they had any problems online?Do they use support services in the community?How are they getting around town? These are just some of the things you want and need to know but, somehow never get around to asking.  Sometimes, many red flags are missed that could have otherwise been noticed, thereby preventing a bad situation from developing or getting out of hand. So sit back and

Russ Illes

We kick around the words, green living, renewable energy, fracking, carbon emissions, marine rewable energy, responsible consumerism and fossil fuels.  But do we really know what they are, what they do  and how they affect us and the environment? Join me on Monday when we define these words and phrases, an examine what they are, how they work, their costs and what benefits or disadvantages we and the environment face.  

Leaving The Treatment Center: The biggest mistake is to think you can just go back to your life and not use drugs or alcohol. You need a plan! On today's show we will discuss getting a plan in place that will help you to keep moving forward in your recovery. About The Host- Deborah O’Brien is the author of Bliss: Behind The Mask, the raw and candid memoir, about her struggle with alcoholism, which ultimately led to a spiritual transformation. Deb hopes to DE stigmatize addiction by sharing her personal experiences. She is a former model and current Image Expert. She focuses on transforming living spaces and clothing styles to empower your inner transformation. She understands that by releasing your limitations you can embrace freedom. Learn more at www.unveilingyourself.com    

Elder Financial Abuse.  It is a dirty, disgusting term that makes most normal folks cringe at the thought of such a thing.  The sad fact is, it is out there...in your community...maybe in your own family...in so many forms and in so many paces, many consider it an epidemic.  Go figure that. This week, I am privileged to have Barbara-Anne Foley, Executive Director of the Harwich Council on Aging, as my special guest to help address this subject.  In addition to her many duties in this important role, she has been able to leverage her experience with thousands of seniors and the stories they have told about financial abuse, by working with in partnership with the Harwich Police Department, trying to warn seniors about these frauds and scams. For those of you who do not know her, Barbara-Anne began her career in mental health and career counseling in Braintree, MA.  She also worked in an adult day care center and a nursing center on Cape Cod before landing her dream job with the Harwich Council on Aging in 19

I have started paying attention to my intuition, and I know that a change is taking place. Russ Illes

The Wicked Green Energy Lady takes on recycling and whether it is both economically and environmentally sustainable.  We'll touch upon the beginnings of recycling and the issues the country faced in developing recycling programs. Our first talking point will be the Mobro 4000, the infamous gargage barge that spent much of 1987 traveling up and down the eastern seacoast looking for a place to dump its load.  We'll discuss what Bourne and Malden, MA are doing. Then I will regale you with some interesting facts, and lastly ask a few recycling questions.  If you get them all right, you win a prize!!

Introducing Deborah O'Brien. Deborah O’Brien is the author of Bliss: Behind The Mask, the raw and candid memoir about her struggle with alcoholism, which ultimately led to a spiritual transformation. Deb hopes to DE stigmatize addiction by sharing her personal experiences. She is a former model and current Image Expert. She focuses on transforming living spaces and clothing styles to empower your inner transformation. She understands that by releasing your limitations you can embrace freedom. Learn more at www.unveilingyourself.com.    

Leaving or receiving an inheritance seems like the most simple and wonderful thing that can happen for a person.  It is...if done right.  If done wrong, the financial, legal and life altering consequences can be devastating. This show will get into the nitty gritty about How to avoid common mistakes when leaving an inheritanceHow not to leave an inheritanceHow a divorce can steal your inheritance from your children and grandchildrenHow to avoid the most devastating inheritance mistake After over 32 years in the insurance side of the financial world, I can bring a new perspective to this subject that only time, experience and exposure to some pretty unsavory family battles can provide. It is far better to learn about these things and avoid them than it is to experience them yourself and maybe survive to tell about them later. Your family needs you to know.  You need to know.

Two weeks ago my child had surgury to fuse her skull to her spine. They said it would be one week of hell after as the operation tried to heal itself. Today is day 14 and she cannot sleep because of the pain in her ear, left side of body, and the meds are not working not even a little bit. No sleep, no food, no relief of any type. 14 days of constant pain is beyond unacceptable and yet we must endure and try too keep the family functioning as her sister is there with her, and her family needs to continue to function so we all try to help. What I am noticing is that the emotions and feelings are the same this time as all the other times. She has survived cancer 6 times and the feelings around this are no different, although they have diminished somewhat. Not much, but some.

Solar power is becoming very popular now.  MA state even has a program for obtaining panels.  Notr only does solar power eliminate carbon emissions into the atmosphere, but they can significantly reduce your electric bill.  The Wicked Green Energy Lady will discuss the types of solar power programs and how to go about getting a no obligation, free consultation to determine if your house is eligible for solar. Addtionally I will discuss the fears relating to fires associated with solar panels.    

Everyone knows they need to do some sort of estate planning but, often avoid the subject.  After all, who wants to really sit down and plot out our own demise?!  The sad fact is, if you don't, all of your best intentions will likely get dashed on the rocks of your remaining family. This show will help you understand: How to avoid the number one estate planning mistakeWhy one size planning does not fit allHow mistakes in planning could mean years of heartache and headache for your familyWhy inheritances can mess up certain members of your family I am fortunate to have attorney Richard Scarano as my special guest this week to discuss this very thing.  Born and raised in Boston, he attended the pretigious Boston Latin School and later went on to earn his Bachelors, Master's and Juris Doctorate degrees.  First a school teacher (high school, undergraduate and graduate), he later pursued the practice of law, with concentrations in Estate Planning and Real Estate.  His teaching background serves him and his clients

This show will be the beginning of the next step in the evolution of this program. I feel there are enough topics that are hard hitting and full of the tuff issues that are faced everyday as we try to get thru the stressful times we find ourselves in. The next part of this process is to get the word out to the people that need the information. I still have several national articles about to break and I believe they will begin the turning of the tide. While I am the only voice speaking about this topic it is difficult to get heard in enough places. The game plan is to now split energy to marketing and creating a resource page that gives helping info to anyone in need. By reaching out to other organizatiions and non-profits that are alreadyu helping people and inviting them to appear here we might move this forward quicker. About The Host: Russ Illes is the Host of the Radio Show, Wicked Duct Tape on the  Wicked Housewives on Cape Cod Radio Network. He is also the Author of "Duct Tape Won't Fix This" availabl

I  want to continue our discussion on climate change based upon some additional reading I've done.  The Cape Cod Times is doing a series on this with scientists and researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Insitution, the Marine Biological Laboratory, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center and the U.S. Geological Survey Coastal and Marine Science Center. First thing to remember is that climate change and global warming, although used interchangeably, are really not the same thing. Based upon the disasters we've experience around the world, I can't image anyone believing that our climate is not changing.  Yet we still have the naysayers.  Interestingly enough, though, the pros and cons seem to follow party lines. So again, I will provide information and some stats and you decide.