The South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FM

Changes in the Medical Field and How You Can Protect Yourself as a Patient...Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John Hayes

It's our weekly check up with Dr. John Hayes and we started the visit off with the Doctor explaining some recent concerns in the medical field among doctors and how you, as the patient, can get the best care possible. Dr. Hayes lists all the ways his direct primary care can benefit your life and prioritize your health. You can read his blog by clicking here and listen to our interview to learn more.

Laughing for a Good Cause with Comedian Christine Hurley

Rob and Beth were so delighted to have Comedian Christine Hurley on the show. She was cracking up the morning team with her banter, and one-liners. This local legend is giving a helping hand to a Marshfield family in need. Mara and Isabel are a mother-daughter duo who unfortunately lost their house from a fire this past autumn. Luckily, no injuries happened, their cats were saved, and they are able to stay in a vacation rental during the off season. But that vacation rental is only short term as prices will increase exponentially as we get closer to the summer months. Mara and Isabel's new house may not be finished in time. 
This is where good people come together for a great cause. Christine Hurley will be headlining a fundraising event at the Marshfield Elks on January 31st from 7pm-11pm. She told Rob and Beth that her two other comic friends will also be performing and then afterwards, drinks and dancing will be had! Please refer to the flyer above to buy tickets. Kathleen Leonard is organizing the event and she is a close friend to Mara and Isabel. 
Listen to Christine Hurley as she spreads some cheer, laughs, and important updates on this wonderfully important event.

Listener Dilemma: My Boyfriend is Forcing Me to Hit the Slopes! Ask the Hingham Housewife for Help...

It's another edition with our weekly advice expert, Author Alexandra Slater a.k.a. The Hingham Housewife. A listener wrote in her problem all about her thrill-seeking boyfriend and the disagreement they're having over an upcoming ski trip:
Dear Hingham Housewife:
 
I've been dating an "adrenaline junkie" for the past 8 months and as much as I love hiking and swimming in the summertime, winter sports are just not my thing. My boyfriend is INSISTING I go skiing for the long weekend coming up in February , but I don't feel comfortable as I had a bad experience in my teens, which resulted in an injury. He is aware of this. I do want to support him as a ski bunny from the lodge.
He isn't taking NO for an answer and signed me up for a lesson, without my knowledge. The lesson is non-refundable. Please help me get through this situation without hurting his feelings and me hurting myself physically!
 
Signed,
Ski Bunny in crisis
Now this seemed to be a huge conundrum for Rob and Beth to ponder over and luckily, the Hingham Housewife has just the right tips for our snow-averse listener-friend.  

A FREE Gift...From Microsoft! Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham

There is a new manager in town...Microsoft PC Manager that is...
On this week's 'Tech Talk' with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, David wanted to give Rob and Beth some GOOD news...and that is Microsoft PC Manager is a free application to help us with security, computer clutter, save storage, and that's just to name a few! 
You can read David's blog post all about this great application by clicking here and listen to our interview below as we discuss how this freebie can impact the way we use our computers (positively!). 

Hooting For Owls with Doug Lowry of Mass Audubon - Paws N' Claws Winter Edition

Rob and Beth had a great time speaking with Douglas Lowry, Senior Teacher Naturalist of the South East Region, Mass Audubon. Winter is a busy time for owls and there are many different species in Massachusetts. Doug explained why owls are more active in the winter, where they can be found, and how we can respect these beautiful creatures if we come across one. Listen to our interview and check out more owl information here from Mass Audubon. 

Dating Your Friend's Ex....Is It Ever Okay!? Hingham Housewife Answers This Listener's Question

Every week, local author Alexandra Slater, A.K.A. 'The Hingham Housewife' joins Rob and Beth to help solve listener problems. This week, one listener wrote in:
I've been married for eight years, and my best friend just started dating my boyfriend. He and I were serious and even lived together for two years. Although this was a long time ago, is it fair for me to be upset with her for breaking girl code? She says I shouldn't care if I'm married. Am I wrong to care?
Rob, Beth, and the Hingham Housewife Alexandra all debated if there was a right or wrong answer here. 

When Choosing a Doctor...Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John Hayes

Rob and Beth love their weekly check ups with Dr. John Hayes on his weekly segment, Living and Practicing by Design, which airs Thursdays at 9:22am. This week, the doctor wanted to talk about the advantages patients have when they go to his practice, and what kind of doctor would work best for you on an individual level. Listen in to this insightful discussion:
 

The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, January 17th, 2025

Welcome to another edition of The South Shore's Morning News 'Week in Review' with Rob and Beth. This week, we talk first with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about Google allowing 'fingerprinting' of our web access to be shared with Google partners and advertisers. Then, we discuss a comedy night coming up in Marshfield on January 31st featuring comedian Christine Hurley to benefit a Marshfield family that lost their home in a fire. Later, Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank stops by the studio to talk about CPI and inflation. And finally Rob and Beth talk about 'Lost and Found'. 

Marshfield Family Needs our HELP! Rebuilding after a Fire... Comedy Fundraiser Coming Up!

Rob and Beth are saddened to hear the news about a local family losing everything in a house fire:
On November 13th, a fire broke out in the Rexhame area of Marshfield that quickly spread to Mara and Isabel's home. Luckily there were no injuries, even to the cats, but the house is a total loss.
There is a comedy fundraiser coming up at the end of the month so Kathleen Leonard, organizer of the fundraiser event and long-time friend of the effected family, came on The South Shore's Morning News to talk about how people can help out the family with venmo donations, attend the comedy fundraiser event, and the current state of housing for the family. Listen to the interview below: 

The Root of Our Wishes is the Way to Manifest Our Dreams...More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston

Rob and Beth are always so happy to start off the week with a spiritual alignment during the segment, More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston. 
This week, Diane is helping us maximize our manifestation powers by breaking down how to connect with your wishes and desires, which will hopefully enrich them to come true in our lives:
A powerful manifestation process starts with our specific wish and breaks it down into the good feelings at the root of our wishes.
Our mind can make us think we want very specific things. But what we think we want and what we actually need for our life path, aka soul intentions - don’t always align. 
 
If want and need don’t align, we hit road blocks, get frustrated and give up. But, our soul intention is always for us to have peace and happiness. So, we manifest through focus on feelings. In that way our manifestation will always turn out perfect for us. It works like this
Listen in as Diane gives us personal examples on bringing manifestations to life and why it is important to FEEL the outcome...even before we take our first step.