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Cold or Hot Therapy? How to Know What's Best, More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston

Rob and Beth are starting their week off right with More Comfort Monday from Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston.
For this week, Diane wanted to discuss the importance of knowing when to apply heat to your body, or when to use ice: 
This is a common question with muscle or joint pain. I’m going to explain the basics, so people can have an idea of which to use.
Wherever we have muscle and joint pain we have too much lymphatic fluid aka inflammation. Inflammation varies depending upon the cause of the pain. So, the first thing is to know what kind of pain it is.
Listen in as Diane explains what heat and ice are typically used for and how a special combination of both could be the quicker path to healing better:
 

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

In this week's episode we start with our favorite bank CEO, Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank as we talk tariffs. Then we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about the 23andMe bankruptcy and the issues of data privacy. Then we check in with Lorelei D'Avolio from Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists about parrots and other birds and the pros and cons of clipping wings. 
 

He Cheated on Me for the THIRD time... Love Bites with Francesca Luca

We had a listener write in for Love Bites, our love and relationship segment that airs every Friday morning at 8:40 with Francesca Luca of The Francesca Luca Show:
 
Hi,When is it time to tell a guy when the relationship is over. I'm thinking of breaking up with my boyfriend. He cheated on me for the 3rd time. I can't take it anymore.
 
Listen in as The South Shore's Morning News discusses with Francesca Luca - Love Bites!

23 and...Everyone!? Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham

Tuesdays are for Rob and Beth's special software "update" because that is when their technical connoisseur David Snell joins the morning show for Tech Talk from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham.
A serious situation was discussed this morning as the company 23 and Me, a genetic testing company, is facing bankruptcy and an eventual sell-off. This concerns the I.T. professional David because he is always thinking about the data that exists within. Where will all the 23 and Me customer's DNA go? Or better question: Who will end up OWNING all this DNA/genetic data now!?  You can read David's full blog article by clicking here. 
Listen and learn with our interview: 

Bring Love In, Command It! More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston

There are a ton of astrological happenings this week with Mercury and Venus Retrograde finally ending, and an upcoming full moon. Thankfully, it is time for Rob and Beth's weekly realignment with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston. 
Last week on More Comfort Monday, Diane discussed the "I Command" healing technique that helped her client relieve pain from a past injury. This week, Diane Jordan is taking the "I Command" technique into the realm of healing your relationship with yourself and the surrounding world: 
Last week we talked about my I Command Self-healing technique that I use and teach clients. I Command Self-healing combines working with our spiritual support and self-hypnosis to command our thoughts, feelings, and the cells in our body in the ways we want. I spoke of my client with the knee injury. We’ve been using hypnosis, self-hypnosis and I Command Self-healing to get her past a healing block and avoid a 3rd surgery. I Command can also be used to move out of negative emotions, create our enhanced emotional state and attract what we want and like.
Listen to our More Comfort Monday segment and start your I Command Love journey today:

Does Eligibility Equate to Emotional Availability? Francesca Luca Dissects on Love Bites

Former professional matchmaker and relationship coach,  Francesca Luca of The Francesca Luca Show joins The South Shore’s Morning News every Friday morning at 8:40 for Love Bites, our relationship and romance feature, sponsored by Fearless Angel Boutique in Norwell. 
One listener wrote in asking for Rob, Beth, and Francesca to discuss what is the difference between eligibility and emotional availability.
Also, come hang out with Francesca Luca, Rob Hakala, and Beth Foster at an exciting event in May. We are looking for the South Shore’s Most Eligible Bachelor and Bachelorette. The grand prize winner will be crowned and win various prizes. There will also be giveaways for the audience. Get your tickets now! Click here for all the details and buy tickets. 

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

Welcome to another episode of The South Shore's Morning News 'Week in Review'. This week, we start with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as discuss yet another new twist on website based attacks that David says some people might fall for. Then, it's our South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment with chamber CEO Tim Cahill and special guest Braintree Mayor Erin Joyce. Finally, we discuss the most expensive places to live in the United States with Bob Terravecchia, the CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank. 

'Monster' in Law!? Hingham Housewife Helps One Listener with In-Law Issues

The Hingham Housewife, Author Alexandra Slater, joined the morning team once again to help our listener friends with their problems.
This week, we had a woman who can't stand her mother-in-law and asked for advice on how to confront her or leave her out of family invites.
Dear Housewife,
I can't stand my mother-in-law. She is overbearing and insists I do things her way all the time. My husband is very close to her, and I want to support him, but I legit do not want to invite her over or include her in any family gatherings. I can tell she doesn't like me, as she's always saying passive aggressive remarks. Can I confront her or just leave her out? What do I do?
Sincerely,
Dismayed Daughter-in-Law
 
 
The Hingham Housewife advised our listener to try to have some empathy for her MIL and find a place of commonality. After all, it's her husband's MOTHER, and if they want to have a harmonious family relationship, it's best to treat her with respect. The HH also recommended setting some boundaries and communicating gently her feelings about this to her husband. 
Beth agreed and suggested the listener step back from some activities involving the MIL. But, Rob chimed in and emphasized the importance of keeping the peace for the sake of the grandchildren having a relationship with their grandmother.
We also had a listener text in her opinion:
from a (508) number:
She BIRTHED your husband, so you need to treat her with respect.
True 'dat, 508! 
R-E-S-P-E-C-T!  Find out what it means to me (or your mother-in-law).

Tech Talk: He Always Has our Backs... That's David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham!

Rob and Beth are always so excited for the weekly Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, because it gives them a lesson in all things I.T., but it also allows them to ask David for advice on how to navigate the virtual world... in reality. 
No April Fool's Jokes today because David discusses another way scammers are trying to get the best of us by manipulating websites and possibly capturing YOU... with a fake CAPTCHA! Ya know CAPTCHA, those annoying things we have to do to prove we're not all robots while we're having fun on the internet.
Listen in as we discuss this phenomenon and also the best way to prove you are NOT a robot (unless you are a robot reading this, and in that case you do need to be truthful, ROBOT!). You can also read David's full blog post here: 

I need More Intimacy in My Marriage... Love Bites with Francesca Luca

Love Bites is a weekly segment on The South Shore's Morning News with former professional matchmaker Francesca Luca of The Francesca Luca Show, which airs Wednesday evenings on 95.9 WATD. Love Bites is sponsored by Fearless Angel Boutique in Norwell. 
A frustrated listener contacted Francesca to seek advice on his sexless marriage...and how to possibly solve this. Rob, Beth, and Francesca all recognized this was an extremely tough situation. Listen in as they discuss how to navigate.