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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!

Can Long-Distance Relationships Work? Sure… But Let’s Talk Reality

Long-distance relationships are tough.  I’M NOT A FAN, BUT THAT’S ME.
Seriously though…When was the last time you met someone in a long-distance relationship who said: “Oh yeah, my boyfriend lives halfway across the country and it’s… F…I…N…E. FINE!!!!”
Unless you're the avoidant type...(Been there. My marriage was long-distance. Full disclosure—I liked it for a while. I’m not still married to him though. So there’s that.)
The REAL Challenges of Long-Distance Love
 The Fantasy Fog is REAL.Distance has this weird way of warping your view.You’re not seeing the whole picture, so you start filling in the blanks... with fantasies, fears, or both.
 Assumptions Get LOUD.You start getting a little neurotic.Every little thing feels like the end of the relationship.They didn’t text you back? Must be cheating.They went out with friends? Really? 
Idealization is a Trap.“If it weren’t for these damn logistical circumstances, we’d be PERFECT.”
Would you buy a car after only seeing the front end?  Didn’t think so.
In a long-distance relationship, you’re often not really dating—You’re vibing with a version of someone that exists in texts, phone calls, and FaceTimes.
You miss important stuff like:
How they handle stress
If they’re chronically late
Their excuse for that overbearing mother
How they deal with criticism
Or if they sulk for days over spilled almond milk
And that day-to-day messy reality? It’s where true intimacy is built.
So Can It Work?
Sure it can. But so can most relationships.
Here’s what makes a long-distance relationship stand a chance:
 Clear Milestones.You need shared goals and a vision.(If a relationship isn’t growing, it’s dying.)
An End Date to the Distance.The gap between you should be temporary—not just “someday.”
Consistent Communication.Not just texting emojis. Real check-ins. Honest convos.
 Reality Checks.Make sure you’re falling in love with the person, not the fantasy.
And Watch Out For the Paradox…
Distance can lead you to make a HUGE commitment to someone you barely know.
Final Word:
Can it work? Yes.Is it for everyone? Absolutely not.Does love conquer all? Only if “all” doesn’t include a 3-hour time difference, bad Wi-Fi, and no plan.
If you're in a long-distance relationship, just be real with yourself.Because while love can handle a little distance—It can’t survive on fantasy alone.
Otherwise, date your mailman.At least he shows up every day. 😘

Plastic Free July: Nancy Downes from Oceana on Paws n' Claws

Paws n' Claws is a weekly segment on The South Shore's Morning News all about the animal and nature world. It airs every Tuesday morning at 9:22. 
This week, we were pleased to welcome Nancy Downes, the Field Campaigns Manager of Oceana. 
Oceana is committed to protecting the world's oceans and a large part of that protecting process is making sure trash, especially plastic, stays out of it. It has already been reported that plastic 
It was all about the worldwide initiative of Plastic Free July during our Paws n' Claws segment with Nancy. There are things we need to do to help lessen the abundance of plastic in this world...and in our oceans.
Listen to the interview below as Nancy explains alarming plastic statistics, how we can help, and why it is important to invest in reusable products: 
 

AFLAC! Another Cyberattack...Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart IT in Wareham

Another Tech Talk....another data breach to discuss! At least we have David Snell of ACT Smart IT in Wareham to guide us through these cyberattacks and the best plan to keep our information safe.
This week's Tech Talk focuses on the recent cyberattack on insurance company Aflac. If you are a current Aflac member, then there are some important steps to take so that you can be careful with identity theft. 
Read David's full blog post by clicking here and listen to our interview below.
Tech Talk is a weekly segment that airs Tuesday mornings at 8:10 on The South Shore's Morning News. 
 

Mantra for World Peace, More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works

More Comfort Monday was needed more than ever on this Monday June 23rd. Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works understood exactly what Rob, Beth, and the WATD listeners needed: a mantra for world peace. 
Diane Jordan is a Sanskrit Mantra teacher in the lineage of Namadeva Acharya – Thomas Ashley-Farrand, so she wrote a beautiful mantra for everyone to say in the morning:
Whenever we are praying for others, we always want to remember that in order to send our good intentions clearly and not absorb low vibration energies and feelings, we always start by saying “I take on no energy that does not belong to me, I take on exclusively the energy of Love” (say it)
And we will chant the Mantra this 3 times
So, let’s say it first once more
Om Dhumra Ketuve Namaha
Deep breath and we chant 3 times -
Om Dhumra Ketuvae Namaha
Om Dhumra Ketuvae Namaha
Om Dhumra Ketuvae Namaha
 Om Shanti Shanti Shanti - Peace Peace Peace
Listen and learn about this vital practice and feel more at peace: 

The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, June 20th, 2025

Welcome to another week in review! This week Rob and Beth start with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank as he talks about interest rates and also brings along his youngest son Nick. Then, Beth checks in with our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Finally, with summer here, it's important to think about sunscreen, but is the sunscreen you're using potentially causing more harm than good? We check in with Dr. John Hayes from Marshfield. 

Be Careful WITH Sunscreen!? Dr. John Hayes Explains on Living and Practicing by Design

Every Thursday morning at 9:20 during The South Shore's Morning News, Rob and Beth get a "check-up" from their favorite medical professional, Dr. John Hayes during his segment, Living and Practicing by Design. 
For today's topic, the Dr. explained that some sunscreens may actually be NOT that good for you. There are certain chemicals that can impact our health that we should stay away from.
You can read Dr. John Hayes' full blog post by clicking here. 
And to see previous blog posts from Dr. John Hayes, please click here. 
Listen to this week's Living and Practicing by Design here: