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Diane Jordan Shows us the Way to Have Positivity this Holiday Season - More Comfort Mondays from Natural Body Works in Kingston

It is officially the start of Thanksgiving week so it was only natural we kicked the holidays off by checking in with More Comfort Mondays from Natural Body Works in Kingston. 
Diane gave us a step-by-step spiritual support process for spreading positivity to our loved ones. She also explained how we can sometimes absorb emotions and stress from our loved ones and how this process can help in alleviating that. Listen in as Diane relaxes us with her spiritual support so we can be ready to step into the holiday season with love and support for others. 

The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, November 22nd, 2024

Welcome to another edition of "The South Shore's Morning News" week in review. In this episode Rob and Beth start with Rogers Williams Park Zoo Executive Director Stacey Johnson about the special programs coming up for the holidays including the "Holiday Lights Spectacular". Then, we check in with our tech guy David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about a scam involving shopping deals that seem too good to be true. Then author Diane Parrish joins us to talk about her new novel: "Something Better". Finally, Rob has started growing a beard for the winter. What do you think? we talk with Cheryl from Old Salt Barber Shop in Marshfield about beard grooming tips. 

No Gym? No Problem! Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John Hayes

We are approaching New Year's Resolution season and it is always a popular choice to commit to a fitness regimen once January 1st comes around. Dr. John Hayes stopped by our studios for his weekly segment, Living and Practicing by Design to discuss the importance of prioritizing exercise wherever you may be... even in the comfort of your living room! In fact, Dr. John Hayes says it is all about making small, impactful changes that will lead you down a better path of health. Listen to the full interview below and read his blog post here. 

Rob Gets Beard Grooming Tips from Cheryl the Barber

Rob is entering a new decade so he's decided to try something he has never tried before - growing a beard! The only issue is that Rob needs a little bit of tips and tricks for proper beard maintenance and grooming. We brought in the professionals - Barber Cheryl Dunn from Old Salt Barbershop in Marshfield. They are located on Ocean Street and Cheryl has been a professional barber for over 40 years! Listen in as Rob gets the beard rundown from this legendary barber!

Cast from 'The Weir' Joins Us in Studio - The North River Theatre Show with Dates in November and December

Rob and Beth are big fans of theatre here at The South Shore's Morning News so they were delighted to welcome in the main cast members from The North River Theatre's production of The Weir. Opening Friday November 22nd, this play from famous Irish playwright and screenwriter, Conor McPherson, is a journey of human emotion, connection, and some spookiness tucked in between.

Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T.: Be Careful Holiday Shopping!

David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. always has our backs during his Tuesday segment, Tech Talk. For this week, we are talking about online holiday shopping and the dangers that COULD lie within. There are over 4,700 FAKE shopping websites posing as actual brands to fraudulently steal your credit card information. How can you protect yourself and what red flags are there to look out for? Listen and learn!

Paws N' Claws: Roger Williams Park Zoo and their Holiday Lights Spectacular

It is Tuesday so it is time for our weekly Paws N' Claws segment, sponsored by The Clean Team. 
This week, Rob and Beth are ecstatic to speak with Stacey Johnson, the Executive Director for the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island. This zoo is beloved by many and open YEAR ROUND! Kicking off next week is the favorite event for this time of year, the Holiday Lights Spectacular. Starting November 29th, you can walk through 40 acres of illuminated trail, and marvel at the over 3 million (!) lights set up for this spectacular celebration. Also, don't miss out on your chance to meet Santa - which happens every Thursday in December. Listen to our interview with Executive Director Stacey Johnson now!

Kick off the Holiday Week for a Good Cause: 1st Annual Pub Crawl and Scavenger Hunt from Plymouth Service Clubs Alliance

It was a Monday morning studio party for Rob and Beth as three wonderful guests joined them in studio: Peter Brown from Tiny & Sons Glass Co., Jeff Cohen from One Stop Painting and Renovating, and Dave Gallerani, from Cape Auto. They were all in studio to promote an exciting event coming up in Plymouth: the 1st Annual Pub Crawl and Scavenger Hunt to benefit the Plymouth Fire and Police Funds.
The event is happening this Wednesday, November 20th between 5 and 9pm. You start at the registration site on the Plymouth Green and then you will go around to numerous Plymouth restaurants all while partaking in a fun scavenger hunt game from an app on your phone. QR code will be provided to attendees. Listen for all the fun and event details.

Author Spotlight: Diane Parrish with her debut novel, Something Better

Diane Parrish was once a dental hygienist, lawyer, and now she is fulfilling her long-awaited dream of publishing her first novel. Something Better is out now and available on paperback or digital. It is an intricate tale involving lost friends, forbidden connections, and the complexities of life. You can meet her this Wednesday, November 20th at the at the Duxbury Free Library done in conjunction with the Duxbury Senior Center between 1 and 2pm. Listen in as she describes the tale of her debut novel. Something Better, and her journey as an author. 

More Comfort Mondays with Natural Body Works in Kingston: Diane Jordan talks Time Travel Healing & Dispelling Negativity

It is always so nice to start our week off with a visit from Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston. For this week's More Comfort Mondays segment, Diane is talking about the power of 'time travel healing' and how you can utilize this practice in dispelling any negativity you may have been exposed to. There has been a lot of tension and bickering lately, especially in the realm of the internet and Diane wants to help us refocus and ground back to our natural resting state. Listen to the segment  and reach out to Diane now!