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The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, July 11th, 2025

Welcome to another edition of our week in review. In this episode, we first start with a fascinating conversation with best-selling author and historian Martin Dugard about his new book: "Taking Midway: Naval Warfare, Secret Codes, and the Battle That Turned the Tide of WWII". Then we talk with South Shore author Mary Ford about her new great beach read, based on historical events in Scituate, "Rebecca Road: A Tale of Shipwreck, Love, and Second Changes". Finally, we check in with our tech guy David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we discuss QMR (Quick Machine Recovery) and the death of the blue screen of death. 

Better Self Care, Better Quality of Life, Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John Hayes

It is Thursday so that means it is time for a weekly check-up for The South Shore's Morning News from Dr. John Hayes, Jr. 
Living and Practicing by Design is a weekly segment all about health and wellness. You can listen to it every Thursday morning at 9:22. 
A very important topic this week from the Doctor as we all discuss the importance of self care, and how it impacts our health overall. 
One of the main issues, is screen time (something we all feel guilty about). You can read Dr. John Hayes' full blog post by clicking here. 

She's Putting up Walls... Love Bites with Lifestyle Coach Francesca Luca

Love Bites is a weekly segment on The South Shore's Morning News with lifestyle coach Francesca Luca. You can listen for advice every Wednesday morning at 9:10. The Francesca Luca Show airs every Wednesday evening between 8 and 9pm.
This week’s Love Bites question:
My girlfriend is emotionally just not there. I do t know how to handle it She shuts down whenever we have intimate conversations.
I feel like I’m always walking on eggshells. She has never really been open with her feelings and when I open up she gets sort of anxious. Sometimes she even gets defensive. I am feeling lately very alone in the relationship. She seems like she is building walls not connection. HELP!!
“So… she’s on airplane mode?”
Let’s talk about it.You’re with someone who shuts down emotionally.You try to connect, but it’s like talking to a wall with Wi-Fi issues. She ghosts emotionally—goes all airplane mode—and you're left circling, waiting to land.
Cracking the emotional vault? Exhausting.And Babe, let’s get one thing straight: you can’t force it.
Listen—You are not crazy.You are not needy.And no, you’re not “too much” for wanting a little emotional depth in your relationship.
Because here's the truth: Emotional connection isn’t optional—it’s oxygen.Without it, love doesn’t feel like love. 
Reality Check Time 
She shuts down the minute things get deeper than surface level.When you open up, she gets defensive—like your feelings are some kind of threat?And now? You’re tiptoeing. Walking on eggshells.
Let’s be honest:There’s no real relationship when you’re afraid to be real.
And the loneliest part?You're technically with someone, but you’re still alone.Because connection isn’t about physical presence—it’s emotional presence. And that’s MIA.
 LOVE BITES REAL TALK: Can’s & Can’ts
You can’t build a bridge while your partner’s busy building walls.
You can try patience. You can offer safety instead of pressure.
You can lead with love—vulnerability, warmth, curiosity.But if she won’t meet you halfway?You're not dating a partner. You're dragging an anchor.
Use curiosity over criticism. Make her feel seen, not attacked.
Model vulnerability. Show her real, so she has a chance to mirror it.
But Now Ask Yourself... For Real.
How long am I willing to be the only emotionally available person in this relationship?
What am I hoping will magically change?
And the hardest question: Is she even willing—or capable—of changing?
 LOVE TIP
Love isn’t about staying silent so someone else can stay comfortable.It’s about showing up.Being seen.Feeling safe to be you.
If she can’t give you that?This might not be your forever person.Believe her pattern.This might be your wake-up call—not your love story.
Because Babe...Love shouldn’t feel like begging.It should feel like breathing—natural, mutual, and alive.
 Your Love Bites Truth:
You can either:
Lower your needs…OR
Raise your standards.
I hope you pick the second one.Every. Damn. Time.
Stop lighting yourself on fire to keep someone emotionally lukewarm.
Follow Love Bites for more truth, less fluff.Because you deserve the real thing—not a placeholder.
 

From 'Blue Screen of Death' to Quick Machine Recovery, ACT Smart I.T.'s David Snell Explains on Tech Talk

Tech Talk is a weekly segment on The South Shore's Morning News. You can listen to David Snell, of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, discuss the latest tech news that you need to know.
On this week's Tech Talk, we are saying goodbye to Microsoft's iconic "Blue Screen of Death" error page, and getting an introduction to their latest endeavor, Quick Machine Recovery. 
Microsoft’s Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) is a significant advancement in system recovery and resilience, especially for enterprise and IT environments. Quick Machine Recovery is a remote recovery feature introduced in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 6120.3653. It allows IT administrators to remotely restore non-bootable PCs by leveraging the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) and Windows Update infrastructure.
Essentially, Microsoft is trying to make our lives a little bit easier. Listen to Tech Talk below and find out more about Microsoft's latest update. You can also read David's full blog post by clicking here. 
 

Wait… Did Everyone Just See That? Love Bites with Lifestyle Coach Francesca Luca

Love Bites is a weekly segment on The South Shore's Morning News with lifestyle coach Francesca Luca. You can listen for advice every Wednesday morning at 9:10. The Francesca Luca Show airs every Wednesday evening between 8 and 9pm. 
You walk into a room feeling confident, maybe even a little fabulous.
And then you trip over absolutely nothing. Your ankle rolled , and now you're absolutely sure the entire room is staring at you.
Been there? Me too.
That overwhelming sense that the whole world is watching your every move? That’s not just your imagination running wild. It’s something called the spotlight effect—a fancy term for your brain being a little too obsessed with itself.
Let’s break it down and talk about how to stop letting one awkward moment turn into a full-blown existential crisis.
Feel free to drrop your most cringe moment in the comments. We’re all about healing through collective embarrassment here.
👀 So What Is the Spotlight Effect?
Basically, your brain is convinced you’re the star of the show.Only problem? No one else got tickets.
The spotlight effect is when we assume everyone is noticing our flaws.  Whenever I clear my throat while broadcasting my show I swear everyone heard it!
Psychologists even tested this—by making people wear embarrassing T-shirts (think Barry Manilow levels of fashion failure) into a room of strangers. Everyone thought they were being judged. Turns out, no one cared. Most people didn’t even remember the shirt.
So if you've ever obsessed over a bad haircut,  a pimple, or worse those few extra pounds that just mysteriously showed up—congrats! You’re just a normal, overthinking human.
👉 Be honest: What’s something you thought everyone noticed… but probably no one did? Drop it in the comments. I promise we’ll only laugh WITH you.
😵 Why Do We Obsess Over Embarrassing Stuff?
Blame evolution.
Back in the day, being judged by the group meant you might get kicked out of the tribe—and that could literally mean death. So our brains became hyper-sensitive to social blunders.
Raise your hand if your brain is still replaying that one awkward moment from 5 years ago!
👉 Comment “ME” if you’ve ever laid awake at night thinking about something no one else remembers.
🛠️ How to Turn Off the Mental Spotlight (Without Moving to a Cabin in the Woods)
1. Question Your Inner Drama Queen
Next time your brain goes full Shakespeare—“I HAVE RUINED EVERYTHING!”—pause.
Ask:
“What’s the actual evidence that everyone noticed?”
“If my best friend did this, would I care?”
“Did anyone gasp, point, or call TMZ?”
Probably not.
 Try it next time you feel cringe-y—and tell me in the comments how it worked. Or just tell me what your brain is being dramatic about this week.
Say It Out Loud: “This Is the Spotlight Effect”
Labeling what’s happening—literally just saying, “Okay, this is the spotlight effect”—can activate the logical part of your brain and calm the emotional chaos.
Basically, it’s like calling out your brain’s nonsense.
🎤 Drop a “Spotlight OFF” in the comments if you’re gonna try this.
3. Look Around (You’re Not on Stage)
When you’re spiraling, shift your attention off yourself.Focus on others:
What are they saying?
How are they feeling?
Are their shoelaces untied too?
Psychologists call this “attention redirection.” I call it “get out of your own head and chill.”
4. Stop Being Mean to Yourself
If you wouldn’t roast your best friend for spilling coffee on themselves, why are you giving yourself the silent treatment?
Try saying things like:
“That was awkward. Moving on.”
“Nobody remembers this but me… and that’s fine.”
👉 Share your go-to “talking myself down” line in the comments—we need more material for those 3 a.m. spirals.
5. Do Cringey Stuff on Purpose (Seriously)
Want to kill the fear of embarrassment? Embarrass yourself intentionally. In small doses.
Wear socks that don’t match.
Sing in the car with the windows down.
Post the video even if your hair isn’t doing “the thing.”
Exposure therapy works. The more you survive “cringe,” the less power it holds.
💬 Comment with your favorite low-stakes awkward moment you owned. Let’s celebrate cringe turned confidence.
💁‍♀️ Final Thought: You’re Not That Interesting (in the Best Way)
Look, everyone’s too busy overthinking their own weird moments to obsess over yours.
So give yourself permission to mess up, laugh it off, and keep it moving. You’re allowed to be awkward, real, and human. Honestly? It’s kind of refreshing.
👇 Let’s Talk:
What’s a moment you thought was humiliating but now you laugh about?Or which of these strategies are you going to try the next time your brain goes, “EVERYONE SAW THAT”?
Drop it in the comments—I’m seriously so curious. And I might share one of mine too !

Core Beliefs - And How We Can Evolve, More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works

A much-needed 'realignment' was had today because Diane Jordan stopped by for our weekly segment, More Comfort Monday, which airs every Monday morning at 7:45 on The South Shore's Morning News .
Diane Jordan is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston and she specializes in all things bodily and metaphysical. Today's topic discusses 'Core Beliefs' and the ways in which Diane can help you overcome some that are affecting you on a negative level:
Core beliefs are beliefs we all have, which are ingrained in our subconscious from the time we are very young. We don’t typically think about our core beliefs, but they are in our subconscious mind and they affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors to a great degree.
Listen in as Diane talks about how she guides her clients through sessions to overcome these core beliefs and heal through this process. Diane also mentions 3 different scenarios where her treatments allowed for the clients to set themselves on a path of healing and restoration:

The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, July 4th, 2025

In this episode, Rob was off on vacation for a few days, so first we hear Beth talking with Tim Cahill from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce about Sullivan's Castle Island which has a location at Hanover Crossing. Then, Beth helps our intern Jack with his handwriting by getting on-air cursive lesson. Finally, Rob comes back from vacation and Rob and Beth talk with Bob Terravecchia, the CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, about July 4 fireworks numbers. 

Google's Gemini is Reading your Messages - Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham

Another day, another step into AI land... and David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham is always here to give us the updates! 
Tech Talk is a weekly segment on The South Shore's Morning News, you can listen to David Snell join the show every Tuesday morning at 8:10. 
For this week's Tech Talk, David gave us the rundown on the new updates from Google's Gemini AI software and how it is accessing android phones' messages.
Listen in as we discuss and you can read David's full blog post by clicking here. 
 

Hypnosis for Mastectomy Surgery - More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston

Every Monday morning, The South Shore's Morning News welcomes Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston for More Comfort Monday. 
For this week's topic, Diane is discussing an extremely important service she offers:
This is about two clients.  
The first client had breast cancer treated in the past. She called for hypnosis when it came back and she needed a double mastectomy.
The second client had the breast cancer gene. She called for hypnosis when her scan came back positive for cancer cells and she’d scheduled for a double mastectomy.
Clients come to me because they are determined to heal. They know the subconscious mind is the key to healing because it operates 90% of our overall function. That healing comes from our belief that the mind and body are capable and will heal. And that although fear is a normal response; constant fear will generally create an undesirable result. It also makes life miserable in the meantime.
Client #1 had this to say about Diane Jordan's hypnosis treatment:
My experience with Diane Jordan was life changing. I wrote to Diane to tell her my cancer journey and answer very introspective questions she gave me. At the start of the session Diane spent time processing through each question. I grieved, cried, and opened up in a way that I never had in “real therapy.” During the hypnosis, I felt the loving energy roll through my being. After the session was over, I was pulsating with positive energy. The most powerful thing that happened during the session was Diane asked what I wanted the doctor to say as a result of my surgery. In hypnosis. I heard them say, “your surgery went beautifully, we got all the cancer, it did not spread.” I am happy to report a week after surgery, the phone call came... and the doctor said - “the surgery went beautifully, we got all the cancer, it did not spread.” 
Listen to More Comfort Monday to hear all about this life-changing service and a special chant for energy healing: 
 
If you are dealing with a cancer diagnosis, Diane would love you to call her for a free consult and learn about how Hypnosis can help you. The number is 781-585-5130. And please tune in next week for another More Comfort Monday

The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, June 27th, 2025

Welcome to another week in review! This week Rob and Beth start with Bob Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works for More Comfort Monday - all about a mantra for world peace! David Snell gives us the rundown on the Aflac Data Hack.  Also, we talk long distance relationships with Lifestyle Coach Francesca Luca on Love Bites!