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Is It Empathy? Or Anxiety? More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston

We’re so glad to have Diane Jordan ‘realign’ us at the start of the work week with  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, and this week, we're talking about a topic that can manifest both physically and mentally: Empathy.
Empathy has become a 'trendy' word recently, but some people may not fully understand what empathy actually means:
The term Empath is very popular now, very widely used. An Empath is a defined as a person with a heightened ability to sense and feel the emotions of others, sometimes to the point of taking those emotions on as their own.
 A balanced Empath is an alchemist of energy. As they feel the low-vibration emotional and/or physical energy of others, they incorporate their method (whatever that is) to guide the other through diffusing and releasing those low-vibration energies, while transmuting that energy into Love, Peace, Joy and other High-vibe energies, and then grounding the other within those High-vibe energies – which will naturally spread from the other, to everyone else.
 When the Empath doesn’t have the skills or knowledge to clearly differentiate between their own energy and other peoples’, they can’t achieve that alchemy. Because as they pick-up low-vibe energy from others, they hold onto it. They feel it to increasingly intense degrees. And that causes anxiety symptoms.
 But, Empath or not, we all feel one another’s emotional energy to a degree, anyway.
Listen in for great advice about this topic from Diane Jordan:

The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, August 8th, 2025

Welcome to another edition of "The South Shore's Morning News" week in review with Rob and Beth. This week we start with a fun conversation with Alex Tainsh, the General Manager of the Brockton Rox baseball team. Then, it's our South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment with Tim Cahill and special guests Sarah and Michael Quatrale, owners of Baya Bar in South Weymouth. Finally, Dr. John Hayes from Marshfield stops by with a serious talk about why laughing is so good for you. 

Laughter IS the Best Medicine, Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John Hayes

Living and Practicing by Design is a weekly segment with Dr. John Hayes. It airs Thursday mornings at 9:22 on The South Shore’s Morning News with Rob Hakala and Beth Foster. 
There is a reason for the common saying "laughter is the best medicine" and Dr. John Hayes wanted to explain why on our weekly "check-up" today:
Laughter may be the best medicine for stress and your heart because it makes the body release endorphins, which are hormones that reduce stress and inflammation and that help the blood vessels relax.
Dr. John Hayes also wants to 'stress' the importance of...minimizing stress levels:
Sustained stress causes the release of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, which can temporarily elevate blood pressure. Over time, chronic stress can lead to sustained high blood pressure (hypertension, which is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems.
The best remedy? Having a chuckle, giggle, laugh, however you want to call it - get those "ha-ha's" out and good health in. Listen to our conversation below and you can read Dr. John Hayes' full blog post by clicking here. 

Love Bites Question: What If the Person You Are with Rarely Texts? Lifestyle Coach Francesca Luca Advises

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.
Here is the listener question we are answering today:
What if the person you are with rarely texts? When you are together it is great just not a lot in between the weekly date
Don’t Confuse Breadcrumbs for a Meal
I see way too many women settling for crumbs and calling it a connection.
Here’s the truth: You’re not a pigeon, so stop pecking at breadcrumbs like it’s a five-course meal.If a man is into you, you’ll know. Why? Because he’ll make it clear without you needing to guess or read between the very dry lines of his last two-word text.
A Man Who Wants to Talk to You... Will.
He won’t need nudging. He won’t ghost, breadcrumb, or drop one-word replies like it’s some kind of effort trophy.
LOVE BITES TIP:
When a man’s words are few and far between, listen closely, not to what he says, but to what he’s not saying.
Because here’s what’s real: Men make time for what they value.No matter how busy or distracted he is, if he cares, you’ll feel it. Period.
Silence and Inconsistency Are Communication
Read that again.
When his texts slow down, when he gets weirdly quiet, when you're left on read for the third time this week, that’s not an accident. It’s communication. And it’s telling you something important: his level of investment.
Love Bites Move: Step back. Just a little. Then watch.Does he notice? Does he reach out? Or does the silence stretch on?
So What Could Else Be Going On With Him?
Let’s break down some of the usual suspects:
He’s Not Sure What He Wants Classic. When men are unsure of their feelings, they often pull back. Hence the inconsistent texting. But here’s the kicker:That’s his struggle, not yours. Don’t carry emotional labor that doesn’t belong to you.
 He’s Genuinely Busy or Distracted
Work, stress, family issues, mental health, life happens. But if he's into you, he’ll still find a way to communicate. A quick check-in isn’t hard. 
He’s Testing You
Some guys will intentionally pull back to see if you’ll chase them.That’s not romance. That’s a power game. And trust me you don’t want play it. If you start chasing, you’re already losing.

No Boundaries For ME, Says Perplexity AI - Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham

Tech Talk is a weekly feature all about the tech world on The South Shore’s Morning News with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Listen to David discuss the latest information you need regarding the tech and computer world on Tuesday mornings at 8:10.
Check out our Features Page here for previous episodes. 
AI is here to stay - and evolve. The way it evolves? Getting as much data as possible. Or perhaps we're paraphrasing for all the non-techies out there. Thankfully, we have David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham to explain:
AI startup Perplexity has been accused of scraping content from websites which is the same way other AI tools have built their LLM (Large Language Models) data bases.
According to internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare, the problem is that Perplexity is apparently scraping data from websites that have explicitly opted out of such activity.
Rob, Beth, and David all discussed the implications of AI just doing...whatever it wants... in a certain way...
Listen below and click here to read David's full blog post

We Gotta GO Through it to GET Through it...More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston

This is part III of a series on More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston. You can listen to part 1 by clicking here and Part 2 by clicking here. More Comfort Monday airs every Monday morning at 7:45 on the South Shore’s Morning News.
For part 3 of this important series, Diane wanted to further elaborate on the societal transition we're all going through right now and how we're all connected in it:
I’ve explained how we are all connected to one another and the earth.
A simple analogy to illustrate our connection is:
Think of an index finger. It has its’ own individual power to act, but it is part of a group of fingers, which is part of the hand, which is connected to the arm which is an extension of the body as a whole.
Humans’ beings are like that. We are individuals, acting as separate, but affecting and affected within the actions of all humans, reliant on all humans to be whole and all an integral part of the same larger system – the body of planet earth.
So, as we go through this intense evolutionary process and we see the low-vibration aspects of humanity surfacing and we see the earth physically changing, our emotions take a huge hit, our fears rise up to the surface, our thoughts get caught up in worst case scenarios. As this happens our energy is shared with one another, it all intensifies and can create a huge spiral of fear, anger and outrage.
There are ways we can help ourselves and each other. Diane goes over them during More Comfort Monday. Listen and learn:
If you are struggling with anxiety, hopelessness, or feeling triggered in at this time, Diane can help you. Call her for a free consult at 781-585-5130. For notice of the opening of Diane’s Ascension Activators page and to receive those healing techniques, you can sign-up for her mailing list on the website, naturalbodyworkskingston.com. And please tune in next week for another More Comfort Monday

The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, August 1st, 2025

Welcome to another episode. This week, Rob and Beth talk with local author and historian John Galluzzo about the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and what role the North River played in it. Then, we talk with Jane Cournan and Maria Allen, co-founders of South Shore Home, Life, and Style Magazine about the upcoming Best of the South Shore BOSS Bash 2025. Later, we check in with our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Finally, listen Joanne from Randolph joins us in-studio with memories of television from her childhood. 

Lifestyle and Blood Sugar - Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John Hayes

Living and Practicing by Design is a weekly segment with Dr. John Hayes. It airs Thursday mornings at 9:22 on The South Shore’s Morning News with Rob Hakala and Beth Foster. 
A very important topic for this week as Dr. John Hayes stresses the importance of your lifestyle and the impact it has on your health: 
Managing blood sugar levels is crucial for overall health, for all of us but especially for individuals with diabetes or those at risk of developing it. As I talk about frequently poor blood sugar control can increase pain, neuropathy risk and progression, disability and so much of what ails humanity.
There are many ways you can help your health in your every day life and Dr. John Hayes outlines some simple steps for you to do so. You can read the doctor's full blog post by clicking here and listen to our insightful discussion below: 

He’s Still Watching You But Why Are You Watching Him Watch You? 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 broke up. You moved on. He didn’t… exactly.
Sure, he’s not showing up at your door with roses but he is sniffing around your digital doorstep.He likes your posts. Watches your reels. Slides into your DMs on your birthday.That’s always the hook, babe.And yeah, maybe you thought: Aww… how sweet.But hold up—are you taking the bait?
It’s Not Love—It’s a Hit of Dopamine
Here’s the truth bomb no one wants to drop:It’s probably not about love.He may not want you back—but the idea that you haven’t moved on? That’s a whole different thrill for him. It’s an ego boost. A "just checking in" to keep you just close enough.
Let’s call it what it is B. S.
His attention isn’t a compliment.It’s a distraction.
So the real question is:Do you actually need or want his attention?
 
Time to Build Boundaries, Babe
If you’re serious about closing the chapter, here’s the play:
 BUILD. THOSE. BOUNDARIES.
Want him out of your story? Then stop handing him the script.He doesn’t get to pop in for guest appearances. Not anymore.
Because here’s the twisted truth:Some people don’t want to be with you but they REALLY don’t want anyone else to have you either.(Go figure.)
 
Curiosity and Closure
Yes, exes sometimes check in from a place of regret.People grow. People reflect.But growth doesn't earn them a re-entry pass.
Your job is not to be open. Your job is to be clear.
You don’t owe them explanations.You don’t owe them access.You don’t owe them a front-row seat to your comeback story.
 
Here’s the Real Power Move
Ask yourself this:
If I knew he was watching… would I change how I’m living?If the answer is yes, then babe, we’ve got work to do.Not for him. For you.
Because your peace depends on this one thing:
Your ability to close the door… and mean it.
 
Your "Love Bites" Tip of the Day:
My favorite quote(no idea who it belongs to)
“Say it with conviction—and live to tell the tale."
You don’t need eyes on you to prove your worth.You were magic before, during, and after him.Don’t you dare forget it.
So to the woman asking, "Why does my ex keep tabs on me?"Here’s the answer:It doesn’t matter.What matters is why you’re still looking back.
Let him watch.But don’t let him distract you.
He’s a spectator now.You’re the main act.
Put your energy where it counts on the people who show up, not the ones peeking from the sidelines.
 
Let’s Talk About It
If this hit home for you, I want to hear your story.Email me at info@talkwithfrancesca.com.We’re talking all things boundaries, breakups, and bouncing back.
And as always, don’t just take the bite...Savor the lesson.
With love & tough truth,Francesca

Say Hello to my Little Friend...Microsoft Launches Copilot

Tech Talk is a weekly feature all about the tech world on The South Shore's Morning News with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Listen to David discuss the latest information you need regarding the tech and computer world on Tuesday mornings at 8:10.
Microsoft is introducing a "friend" to help streamline our web-surfing activities on their browser, Microsoft Edge. It is called copilot mode: 
Copilot Mode is an experimental, opt-in feature in Microsoft Edge that gives Microsoft’s AI assistant (Copilot) full visibility across your open browser tabs. It uses this context to offer real-time suggestions, automate tasks, and streamline your browsing experience.
Now of course, David always tells us the pros, cons, and guidance regarding any tech development. Listen to this discussion now and you can read his full blog post by clicking here.