Explore every episode of the podcast Healthy Living with Yoga Anita
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| Episode 168: She Survived War—But the Hardest Battle Was Within | 19 Apr 2026 | 00:16:09 | |
🎙 NEW EPISODE: Healthy Living with Yoga Anita “I was a combat nurse in Afghanistan… but I came home fighting a battle no one could see.” This week, I sit down with Dr. Liz Tateoka, who shares her deeply personal journey from the front lines of war to the front lines of healing. After 20 years in conventional medicine, Liz faced her own invisible struggle with mental health—an experience that led her to a new path: functional and root cause medicine. 💡 What you’ll learn in this episode: This is a powerful conversation about resilience, transformation, and taking control of your health from the inside out. 📞 Ready to take the next step in your health journey? 🎧 Listen now on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita #HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #FunctionalMedicine #MentalHealthAwareness #GutHealth #RootCauseMedicine #VeteranStories #HolisticHealth #WellnessJourney | |||
| Episode 167: From Passion to Purpose: Alicia Favreau’s Entrepreneurial Journey | 11 Apr 2026 | 00:15:49 | |
NEW EPISODE: Healthy Living with Yoga Anita ✨ This week, I sit down with Alicia Favreau — a woman whose journey is as inspiring as her mission. From chef’s apprentice ➡️ massage therapist ➡️ entrepreneur… Alicia has created something truly special with Empower Boutique and Spa 💫 🛍 Inside the boutique: 💆♀️ Plus… you can book facials and massages This isn’t just a shop… it’s a movement. 🎧 Tune in now and be inspired! | |||
| Episode 166: Healing Beyond Symptoms with Lauren Oliver | 04 Apr 2026 | 00:15:45 | |
✨ NEW PODCAST EPISODE ✨ This week on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita, I’m joined by special guest Lauren Oliver, Yoga Therapist & Integrated Health Coach. Lauren is passionate about helping individuals and teams create sustainable health and well-being through personalized coaching, group classes, and transformational programs—both online and in person. At The Vibrant Body, Lauren’s approach goes beyond symptom management. She focuses on restoring connection through a powerful blend of evidence-based practices and deep energetic awareness. 💫 The result? If you’re ready to feel better in your body and your life, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 🎧 Listen now and discover how true wellness is built from the inside out. | |||
| Episode 165: 7,000 Points to Wellness: Unlocking the Body Through Reflexology | 28 Mar 2026 | 00:16:33 | |
✨ NEW PODCAST EPISODE ✨ I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lourdes Fanjoy, owner of New You Reflexology, serving Central Massachusetts since 2012. Lourdes shares her deep passion for healing through reflexology, including her advanced training in structural reflexology. Did you know your feet have over 7,000 reflex points? By working these points, Lourdes helps open energetic pathways, remove deposits, and support better lymphatic flow—helping your body feel lighter, clearer, and more balanced. We also talk about her exciting move into a new location and her collaboration with an acupuncturist to bring more community wellness events to the area. This is a powerful conversation about how small, intentional touch can create big shifts in your health. 🎧 Tune in now and discover how your feet can support your whole body! #Podcast #HealthyLiving #Reflexology #HolisticHealth #WellnessJourney #LymphaticHealth #StressRelief #NaturalHealing #CentralMA #MindBodyConnection #AlternativeHealing #SelfCare #HealingThroughTouch #YogaAnita #WellnessPodcast | |||
| Episode 164: What If Healing Could Be Effortless? with Diana Phillips | 22 Mar 2026 | 00:19:27 | |
✨ NEW PODCAST EPISODE ✨ What if healing didn’t have to be hard… or take years? This week, I sit down with Diana Phillips — a healer, teacher, farmer, and channel — whose work is transforming the way we think about healing and personal growth. Through her creation, Soul 13®, Diana guides people into a deeper connection with the living architecture of their souls. Inspired by her powerful connection with Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano, Diana shares how we can access healing frequencies that gently and quickly release stored pain — without struggle. 🌿 In this conversation, we explore: Diana’s grounded, heart-centered approach makes even the most spiritual concepts feel accessible and real. Whether you're just beginning your healing journey or ready to go deeper, this episode will open your perspective in a powerful way. 🎧 Listen now on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita #HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #Soul13 #EnergyHealing #MindBodySpirit #HolisticHealth #SpiritualGrowth #HealingJourney #PodcastLife #WellnessPodcast #Transformation | |||
| Episode 163: From Classroom to Gym: How Movement Boosts Learning | 14 Mar 2026 | 00:19:37 | |
This week on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita, I’m joined by my former colleague Gail Dellasanta, PE teacher at Varnum Brook Elementary School in Pepperell, Massachusetts. Gail began her career teaching Kindergarten and 1st grade while also leading adult fitness classes at night. When she saw how movement improved students’ focus and academic success, she pursued a graduate degree in physical education and eventually returned to the same school as the PE teacher. Today, Gail creates fun, age-appropriate activities that build locomotor skills, confidence, and social-emotional growth. She also connects PE to the real world—like bringing the excitement of the Winter Olympics into her classes. It’s a great conversation about how movement helps kids learn, grow, and thrive. | |||
| Episode 160: Pawsitively Powerful: Helping Women Fight Breast Cancer | 14 Mar 2026 | 00:33:17 | |
Big heart. Big impact. 💗 This interview is part of Podcasthon 2026 (March 14–20), a global podcast movement raising awareness for causes that matter. My chosen charity is Pawsitively4Pink, supporting low-income women in Massachusetts diagnosed with breast cancer. Founder Michelle Power and President Kathy Chapman share powerful stories of hope and resilience. Kathy was recently honored by the Robert Kraft Foundation and named a Difference Maker by the New England Patriots. Pawsitively4Pink helps with essentials many women are too humble to ask for—mortgages, heat, childcare, therapy, even pajamas or socks. These small acts can mean the difference between stability and homelessness during treatment. 💗 Why this podcast? Because awareness leads to action. Together, we can help women feel safe, supported, and strong. 🎧 Listen, share, and make a difference. #Podcasthon #BreastCancerSupport #MakeADifference #WomenHelpingWomen #CommunityStrong | |||
| Episode 162: When a Guest Ghosts: A Yoga Lesson in Letting Go | 08 Mar 2026 | 00:04:49 | |
Sometimes life gives you a yoga lesson when you least expect it. Recently I scheduled a guest for my radio show, Healthy Living with Yoga Anita. We confirmed the time, I prepared for the conversation… and when the moment came, they simply didn’t show up. No message. No explanation. For a moment, I felt disappointed. But yoga teaches us that the real practice isn’t just on the mat—it’s in how we respond when things don’t go the way we planned. Instead of holding onto frustration, I took a breath and practiced letting go. One of the principles of yoga, aparigraha, reminds us not to cling too tightly to expectations. So I chose to release it, refocus, and keep showing up. Because the next conversation might be the one someone really needs to hear. Have you ever been ghosted or disappointed by someone? How did you handle it? 🎧 Listen to Healthy Living with Yoga Anita for conversations about wellness, inspiration, and living a healthier life. | |||
| Episode 161: Honoring Megghan: Turning Pain Into Purpose | 28 Feb 2026 | 00:20:58 | |
This week on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita, I’m joined by Shari Duffy and Kyrah Altman of LEAD (Let’s Empower, Advocate, and Do Inc.). When Shari’s daughter, Megghan, was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at just 23 years old in January 2020, her mission didn’t stop — it grew stronger. Years earlier, Megghan and Kyrah had founded LEAD while still in high school after recognizing the lack of resources and support for young people and families facing a terminal cancer diagnosis. A graduate of Fitchburg State University, Megghan was passionate about mental health advocacy and became a mental health counselor. Today, LEAD honors her legacy by providing free resources, mental health support, and coping strategies to young adults navigating life-altering diagnoses. 💛 LEAD is currently gathering data to measure the effectiveness of their FREE course — and they need participants and feedback to help expand beyond Massachusetts and reach people nationwide and globally. 👉 Take Megghan’s Course (FREE): To support the mission, Shari also publishes adult coloring books through ShariB Creatives on Amazon, with all proceeds going directly to LEAD to keep the course free. Let’s shine a light on this beautiful legacy of empowerment, advocacy, and love. | |||
| Episode 159: Igniting Talent at Leominster High School | 15 Feb 2026 | 00:18:44 | |
🎙️ Healthy Living with Yoga Anita – Community Spotlight! This week I interviewed Arthur Pierce, Choir Director at Leominster High School and founder of the award-winning show choir, Ignition. Arthur began teaching locally in 2000 at St. Leo School and St. Anna School before joining Leominster Public Schools. After attending Show Choir Camps of America in Ohio, he launched Ignition—now in its third year and already earning top honors, including a recent bronze medal! 🏆 We were joined by student song captains Miriam Rosenbaum and Dusk Costa, who shared how they prepare, collaborate, and grow from judges’ feedback. Students even help inspire themes—last year featured Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and this year’s powerful show is Fallout, set in a dystopian future. Arthur also created the Flamingo Show Choir Festival, celebrating Leominster’s landmark and bringing talented performers together. Choreography support comes from Julie Boyd, Zach Moore and Heather Mahan. 🎟️ Don’t miss the Flamingo Festival on March 7th! ✨ Support our amazing local students and the arts! | |||
| Episode 158: When Life Changes Course: Purpose, Poetry, and Possibility | 07 Feb 2026 | 00:27:13 | |
🎙️ New Episode: Healthy Living with Yoga Anita This week, I sit down with Derek Craig, owner of Canvas and founder of the nonprofit Coff33 Corp. Derek is a Leominster native, LHS football alum (Class of 2006), whose journey took him from Central Massachusetts to Texas and into a career in specialty lighting—working on major projects including the African American Museum in Washington, DC. After a life-altering eye infection that led to near-total vision loss, Derek returned home and transformed adversity into purpose. Through Coff33 Corp, his mission is to cultivate creativity, innovation, and community by creating an inclusive space for artistic expression and collaboration. We’re also joined by Ascenzio Valeri, a friend of the program—musician, poet, and published author of My Descent Before Ascension. Ascenzio recently recited his poetry on WGBH (PBS), sharing powerful words rooted in resilience and self-expression. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about creativity, community, overcoming challenges, and the healing power of the arts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3svd2Z30ttYt1n25vg8C8h YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyLivingYogaAnita or your favorite podcast station
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| Episode 157: Unraveling the Soul: Turning Pain Into Purpose | 01 Feb 2026 | 00:20:16 | |
✨ New Episode: Healthy Living with Yoga Anita ✨ This week, I’m joined by Damary Rosado — scientist, mom, poet, and author of Unraveling My Soul: “Silence the Mind and the Heart Will Sing.” Originally from Puerto Rico and now a longtime Fitchburg resident, Damary shares her powerful healing journey. After losing her mother at just 12 years old to a drug overdose, her aunt encouraged her to write as a way to process grief. That practice eventually became her book of poetry — a deeply honest expression of loss, faith, and hope. Shortly after publishing her book, Damary faced another unimaginable challenge when her daughter was diagnosed with Flu B, which progressed to sepsis, organ failure, dialysis, and a two-month coma at Boston Children’s Hospital. Through daily prayer, unwavering faith, and the incredible medical team, her daughter made a miraculous recovery and returned to school at the Center for Applied Behavioral Instruction in Worcester this past December. Damary now shares her story to inspire others to lean into faith, creativity, and community during life’s most difficult moments. A conversation filled with courage, love, and healing you won’t want to miss. 📍 Recorded with gratitude to The Cellar, Fitchburg | |||
| Episode 156: Where Science Meets Well-Being: Lin Xie on Health, Innovation, and Impact | 24 Jan 2026 | 00:22:22 | |
🎙️ New Podcast Episode | Healthy Living with Yoga Anita I’m pleased to share a new episode of Healthy Living with Yoga Anita featuring Lin Xie—a globally respected philanthropist, educator, entrepreneur, investor, and wellness advocate. Lin’s career spans academia, advanced technology, and holistic health. She has held teaching and research appointments at leading institutions across China, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States, and spent over 20 years as a Senior Software Engineer at Dassault Systèmes (SolidWorks), where she received the Best Contribution Award. Since 2008, Lin has focused on healthy lifestyle coaching, nutrition, and real estate investing, while also serving as a Director of The Global Spiritualist Association and the International Institute of Well Being. Her long-standing commitment to service includes support of Project Bread and the Pan-Mass Challenge for cancer research. In this episode, we explore the intersection of science, wellness, spirituality, and service, and how these elements contribute to sustainable health and meaningful impact. 📻 Listen on #HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #Leadership #Wellbeing #GlobalImpact #HolisticHealth #Podcast #WLPZ951FM | |||
| Episode 155: Dumpsters, Dedication, and Doing Good | 10 Jan 2026 | 00:23:24 | |
🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ This week, I’m excited to welcome Anthony & Brittany Knowles, owners of Bin There Dump That Central MA 👉 www.BTDTCentralMADumpsters.com Anthony’s journey started over 10 years ago as a part-time side hustle while working full time as a Fitchburg firefighter. When the original owners were ready to retire, Anthony took a leap of faith—and encouraged his wife Brittany to do the same. Together, they built a thriving family-owned business that now serves communities from the New Hampshire border all the way to Connecticut. 💪 Their company is known for reliable, affordable dumpster rentals, bins that fit into tight spaces, prompt delivery, and truly professional service for both residential and commercial projects. 🏡🏗️ Beyond business, Brittany is deeply involved in her local Chamber of Commerce and charity event planning, and together Anthony and Brittany have earned awards for both service and entrepreneurship. 🌟 Tune in to hear their inspiring story, business wisdom, and commitment to community on this week’s episode of Healthy Living with Yoga Anita. 🎧 Listen now and be inspired! #HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #LocalBusinessSpotlight #EntrepreneurJourney #FamilyBusiness #FirefighterEntrepreneur #CommunityLeaders #CentralMA #SmallBusinessSuccess #BinThereDumpThat | |||
| Episode 154: The Law of Wellness: Food, Fitness & Mindset for Lifelong Health | 03 Jan 2026 | 00:28:03 | |
✨ Take Control of Your Health What if you could live a happy, healthy, vibrant life with fewer doctor visits and less dependence on medication? This week on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita, Nurse Practitioner Ann Law shares the truth about achieving optimal health through food, fitness, and mindset. Her personal story, professional expertise, and passion for education make this episode a must-listen. 🎧 Available now #OptimalHealth #WellnessWisdom #HealthyChoices #LongevityLifestyle #PodcastLife #YogaAnita | |||
| Episode 153: The Watchlist Comes to Healthy Living: CJ Ward’s Top 10 Movies of 2025 | 28 Dec 2025 | 00:30:07 | |
This week on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita, we welcome a familiar and trusted voice from local radio—former WLPZ DJ CJ Ward of The Watchlist. CJ brings his cinematic wisdom and sharp insights as he shares his Top 10 Movies of 2025, along with bonus picks you won’t want to miss:
Known for his high-accuracy award predictions, CJ doesn’t just watch movies—he studies them. His thoughtful perspective, industry knowledge, and passion for storytelling make this episode both entertaining and enlightening. Whether you’re a film lover, awards-season follower, or simply looking for a fun and engaging listen, this episode delivers insight, nostalgia, and great conversation—all part of healthy living for the mind and spirit. 🎧 Tune in and see which films made CJ’s must-watch list! | |||
| Episode 152: Faith, Fitness, and Recovery: Anthony Bizzotto’s Journey to Helping Others Thrive | 13 Dec 2025 | 00:20:38 | |
🎙️ New Episode of Healthy Living with Yoga Anita 🎙️ This week, I’m joined by Anthony Bizzotto, President and Co-Founder of Revive of the USA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit integrating fitness, community, and recovery support to strengthen mental health, addiction recovery, and long-term wellness. Anthony courageously shares his own journey through addiction, hitting rock bottom, and how faith, family, and church helped him find recovery. Today, he’s turned his life experience into a mission—helping others heal through evidence-based fitness and supportive community programs. This is a powerful conversation about hope, resilience, and recovery. 💙 | |||
| Episode 151: From Surviving to Storytelling: Brittney’s Memoir Journey | 06 Dec 2025 | 00:11:41 | |
🎙 New Podcast Episode! Healthy Living with Yoga Anita This week’s guest is Brittney Stumpf — author, mother, truth-teller, and unapologetic breaker of generational cycles. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Brittney spent her childhood navigating addiction, instability, and trauma. She became the caregiver for her special-needs brother while her parents struggled with substance use — a responsibility no child should have, but one that shaped her resilience, humor, and voice. Her debut memoir, The Things I Never Said, turns pain into honesty and healing. With raw storytelling and a dark sense of humor, Brittney speaks to everyone who has ever survived something they never thought they’d talk about. Today, she works with elementary children with emotional needs at Keystone Collaborative in Leominster, helping young people feel seen, supported, and safe — something she once needed herself. ✨ This is an episode about breaking cycles, healing out loud, and finding strength in the stories we were once afraid to share. Tune in, listen deeply, and be inspired. | |||
| Episode 150: Fired to Fearless: Kate Coleman’s REAL AF Journey | 29 Nov 2025 | 00:22:02 | |
🎙️ New Episode of Healthy Living with Yoga Anita! Just a short time ago, Kate found herself freshly fired from her position as Head of Marketing & Sales — and instead of falling apart, she launched into a bold new chapter of self-employment that completely transformed her life. Since then, Kate has: Kate opens up about the courage it took to pivot, the reality behind going viral, and how “real AF storytelling” became her superpower. Her journey is a testament to trusting the leap, honoring your voice, and showing up authentically even when the path isn’t certain. This episode is packed with energy, inspiration, and the behind-the-scenes of what it takes to build a life and business that feels REAL. 🌿💛 | |||
| Episode 149: New Hope at CHC: Inside the Behavioral Health Day Treatment Program | 23 Nov 2025 | 00:21:36 | |
🎙️ New Episode Alert! Liz began her career in the insurance field right out of high school. Years later, once her children were in college, she returned to school herself, earned her degree, and transitioned into behavioral health. 🌱 She now brings her experience and passion to Community Health Connections (CHC), where she was recently hired to run a brand-new Behavioral Health Day Treatment Program. CHC now offers Full & Half Day Behavioral Health Day Treatment Programs, providing structured, compassionate support for individuals facing mental health challenges and co-occurring substance use issues. 💚 Tune in to hear Liz’s inspiring story, her insights from the field, and how CHC is expanding access to behavioral health services in our community. 🎧 Listen now | |||
| Episode 148: Comics for a Cure: Jerry Caruso’s Mission to Make a Difference | 15 Nov 2025 | 00:21:47 | |
New Episode on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita! Jerry wears more hats than most people own: Jerry’s heart for giving back is as big as his sense of humor. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll leave inspired. 🎧 Tune in now on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita where ever you get your podcasts! | |||
| Episode 147: Organic Beauty, Inner Healing, and Unbreakable Spirit — A Conversation with Julie Bovenzi | 08 Nov 2025 | 00:23:41 | |
✨ New Episode: Healthy Living with Yoga Anita ✨ Anita speaks with Julie Bovenzi, owner of Truth Organic Spa in North Grafton, MA. Julie began her journey as an esthetician and discovered the healing power of touch — leading her to become a massage therapist, Reiki Master, and Biofield Tuner. After a devastating fire destroyed her spa, Julie's resilience and community support helped her rebuild and reopen in just three weeks. Now, she’s back and offering even more powerful healing modalities. 💚 Tune in to hear her inspiring story of healing, hope, and perseverance. #HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #TruthOrganicSpa #HolisticHealing #Reiki #WellnessJourney #InspiringStories | |||
| Episode 146: Building a Successful Coaching Business with Jeff St. Laurent of SellingCoaching.com | 02 Nov 2025 | 00:19:20 | |
New Podcast Episode! Jeff’s journey is truly inspiring — from fitness coach to life coach, and now a successful business mentor helping other coaches thrive. He shares how to get back to the fundamentals of success: Jeff’s one-on-one coaching and free resources have helped countless coaches turn their passion into profit — and he’s sharing his wisdom with us! 🎧 Listen now to get inspired and learn practical tips to grow your business and your mindset. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyLivingYogaAnita or where ever you get your podcasts! #HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #YogaAnitaPodcast #JeffStLaurent #SellingCoaching #LifeCoachSuccess #BusinessCoaching #EntrepreneurMindset #CoachingBusiness #WellnessEntrepreneur #MarketingTips #AuthenticSelling #MindsetMatters #Inspiration #YogaAndWellness | |||
| Episode 145: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Recap with Yoga Anita | 25 Oct 2025 | 00:06:14 | |
💗 Breast Cancer Awareness Podcast with Yoga Anita 💗 ✨ Highlights include:
This topic is personal — it has touched my family, and I’m sure it’s touched yours too. 🎧 Listen to the episode now! #BreastCancerAwareness #HealthyLivingWithYoga #YogaAnita #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #BreastCancerMonth #MindBodyHealing #WellnessJourney #YogaForHealth #StrongFierceBrave #SupportTheFighters #CancerAwareness #WomenSupportingWomen #WellnessPodcast #Pawsitively4Pink #SusanGKomen #TheEllieFund #AmericanCancerSociety | |||
| Episode 144: Navigating Healthcare with Compassion — Featuring Robin Sparda, RN | 18 Oct 2025 | 00:25:07 | |
🌿 Healthy Living with Yoga Anita Podcast 🎙️ Guest: Robin Sparda, RN — Founder of Your Nurse Advocate After losing her mother-in-law to sepsis caused by septic shock, Robin Sparda knew there had to be a better way. Now, as the founder of Your Nurse Advocate, she helps patients and families navigate the complex world of healthcare — from emergency room visits and hospital stays to discharge planning and assisted living transitions. 💚 Robin’s mission is to empower patients to understand their care, make informed decisions, and find peace of mind during stressful medical situations. 🎧 Tune in to this inspiring and informative episode of Healthy Living with Yoga Anita to learn how advocacy, compassion, and clear communication can truly make a difference. 🌐 Learn more: your-nurse-advocate.com | |||
| Episode 143: Inspiration Through Words with Darlene Corbett | 11 Oct 2025 | 00:15:30 | |
✨ New Episode! Featuring Darlene Corbett, LICSW ✨ Join me this week on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita as I chat with Darlene Corbett, Licensed Therapist, Speaker, and Award-Winning Author of Visible. Darlene’s work is all about helping people unlock their potential and live inspired, authentic lives. Her writing blends wisdom, compassion, and decades of experience as a therapist. We talk about the themes behind her novel Visible, her journey as a healer and storyteller, and her exciting upcoming release — Mesmerize. 🖋️ Learn more about Darlene, her books, and her newsletter at www.darlenecorbett.com 🎧 Tune in for an uplifting, real, and empowering conversation about growth, creativity, and connection. | |||
| Episode 142: That Which Does Not Kill Us: Art, Healing, and Resilience with Susan Slepetz | 04 Oct 2025 | 00:20:23 | |
🌿 New Episode of Healthy Living with Yoga Anita! 🎙️ This week, Anita reconnects with her friend and former fellow teacher, Susan Slepetz — a talented enamellist from Sterling, Massachusetts, whose work captures the beauty and fragility of nature. Susan draws inspiration from the colors, patterns, and textures of the flora and fauna around her — as well as from the deep themes of life, death, pain, healing, and power. Her large-scale enamel sculpture, That Which Does Not Kill Us, continues her exploration of resilience through art. 🌀 🎧 Tune in to hear Susan share her journey as an artist, her connection to nature, and how creativity can become a powerful path to healing. 💫 Healthy Living with Yoga Anita — where stories of healing, art, and inspiration come to life. | |||
| Episode 141: Jeff Weller: Mirth, Merriment, and Musica, Musica | 27 Sep 2025 | 00:18:40 | |
Jeff Weller started has had a varied career as a broadcaster, weatherman for WWLP ( "I stunk!"), VO artist doing promos for David Letterman, and now is the host of Leominster Live on WLPZ 95.1FM. Jeff also works full time for RFK Community Alliance with disabled adults and hosts a musical bingo games at local events and bars. | |||
| Episode 140: LHS Theater Fundraiser with Rupert Harvey | 20 Sep 2025 | 00:04:35 | |
Yoga Anita's special guest this week. | |||
| Episode 139: Fear-Free Training: Building Confidence in Your Dog with Amy Schuller | 20 Sep 2025 | 00:18:23 | |
🌿🎙 New Podcast Episode on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita! This week’s guest is Amy Schuller, owner of InStride Dog Training 🐾. Discover how Amy helps strengthen the bond between people and their dogs while building confidence and good manners. 🐶💚 🔗 Listen now! | |||
| Episode 138: The Yoga of Sound & the Power of Community with Allison Smith | 13 Sep 2025 | 00:16:23 | |
🌿🎙️ New Episode Alert – Healthy Living with Yoga Anita 🌿🎙️ This week, I had the joy of sitting down with Allison Smith, whose inspiring journey shows what happens when you choose health, healing, and purpose. Allison walked away from a stressful corporate job and turned to yoga for balance and strength. That path blossomed into something incredible — she and her wife, Sarah Gibson, now run Friendly Ass Farm, home to alpacas, mini horses, and a whole lot of love. 🦙🐴 ✨ Highlights from Allison’s journey:
In Allison’s own words: 🎧 Tune in now for an uplifting and heartfelt conversation. 📌 Find Allison’s events on Eventbrite under her name, connect with her on social media, or email friendlyassfarm@gmail.com. | |||
| Episode 137: Healing with Energy: Tarot, Intuition & Prism Wheel Grids with Jennifer Novello Dwyer | 06 Sep 2025 | 00:15:42 | |
✨ New Podcast Episode on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita! My guest this week is Jennifer Novello Dwyer – a gifted tarot reader, medical intuitive, and energy healer. Recently, Jennifer has been working with prism wheel grids, a unique tool she uses to help her clients heal both physically and emotionally. Jennifer offers her services at @PrismWheel in Andover, MA, but you can also find her at special events and private gatherings. Connect with her on social media at @jennifernovellodwyer. 🎙️ Tune in to hear how she blends intuition, energy, and healing practices to create meaningful shifts in her clients’ lives. 👉 Listen now | |||
| Episode 136: Building Wellness & Resilience at Fitchburg State | 30 Aug 2025 | 00:15:28 | |
🌿 New Podcast Episode! 🎙️ On this week’s Healthy Living with Yoga Anita, I’m joined by Nicolette Magonne and Lauren O’Brien, mental health counselors at Fitchburg State University. 💚 Their counseling office provides an inclusive space that values each student’s strengths, lived experiences, and uniqueness. From one-on-one counseling to relationship health, Nicolette and Lauren are dedicated to supporting wellness, growth, and self-advocacy—helping students succeed both at FSU and in the wider community. ✨ Services include: 📢 Upcoming Event: Rock the Block 🎶 🎧 Tune in to hear how they’re making a difference in student lives. #HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #MentalHealthMatters #FitchburgStateUniversity #Wellness #StudentSuccess #YogaAnitaPodcast | |||
| Episode 135: Haircuts, Healing & Human Emotions with Becca Leach | 16 Aug 2025 | 00:18:20 | |
🌟 New Podcast Episode! 🎙️ Becca isn’t your typical barber. She combines classic barbering with Reiki, astrology readings, and is expanding into emotional coaching to help clients align inside and out. 💬 “Emotions are not masculine or feminine, they are human.” – Becca Leach From behind the chair to virtual sessions, Becca brings insight, compassion, and transformation to each interaction. 💈✨ Learn how she’s redefining barbering and helping people heal in ways that truly matter. 📍 Main Street, Leominster 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or on Yoga Anita.com/shows! #YogaAnita #HealthyLivingPodcast #3rdEyeBarber #IntuitiveBarber #LeominsterMA #ReikiHealing #AstrologyReadings #EmotionalHealth #BarberWithSoul #WellnessPodcast #HealingJourney | |||
| Episode 134: Guided by Grace: A Caregiver’s Story of Resilience | 09 Aug 2025 | 00:16:30 | |
This week on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita, meet Crystal Holroyd – a caregiver, grandmother, empath, and intuitive whose remarkable life story is grounded in faith, resilience, and compassion. Crystal opens up about the personal challenges that shaped her: losing her grandfather, navigating her husband’s sudden cancer diagnosis, and losing one of his eyes to the disease. Despite it all, she continues to serve others—offering her heart, time, and spirit to women in emotional need. Whether it’s a walk, a warm cup of coffee, or a heartfelt conversation, Crystal believes in showing up for others as she is guided by something greater. 💫 Tune in for an inspiring conversation about faith, healing, and the quiet power of showing up with love. 🗓️ Airing Saturday, 10am–noon | |||
| Episode 133: From Science to Spirit: Healing Through the Body with Anna Smith | 03 Aug 2025 | 00:18:51 | |
Healthy Living with Yoga Anita welcomes Anna Smith — Advanced Certified Core Energetics Practitioner and Intuitive Energy Healer. From a background in environmental science to a powerful journey into body-centered healing, Anna shares how she helps individuals and couples release trauma stored in the body, reconnect with their emotional truth, and build authentic relationships. ✨ We talk about: Whether you're seeking deeper emotional connection, healing from past wounds, or are curious about the mind-body-spirit connection, this episode is for you. 🌈💫 | |||
| Episode 132: Heartbreak to Healing: Creating the Life You Deserve | 26 Jul 2025 | 00:13:00 | |
🎙 New Episode Alert! Dianne began her career as a hairdresser, but after surviving an emotionally abusive relationship, she completely rebuilt her life—emerging stronger, wiser, and deeply passionate about helping other women reclaim their self-worth. Now, through her online coaching programs— Empowered Healing and her new program, Empowered Dating—Dianne guides women (and men) to heal, grow, and step boldly into the life they deserve. ✨ Tune in to hear her journey from heartbreak to empowerment and learn how you can start your own transformation. 🔗 Find Dianne at www.dianneharris.com Listen on YouTube, YogaAnita.com and wherever you get your podcasts. | |||
| Episode 131: Isabella Kelly – Dancing with Heart & Hustle | 19 Jul 2025 | 00:16:59 | |
🎙️ NEW PODCAST : Healthy Living with Yoga Anita
🎧 Hear how Isabella balances school, dance, and fundraising — including her creative efforts selling at Indy Clover to help cover the costs of travel, costumes, and lessons. Her mom Michelle joins the conversation to talk about the highs and challenges of competitive dance. Isabella shares her heartwarming philosophy: ✨ Tune in for a joyful and inspiring episode about passion, perseverance, and the power of doing what you love. 🔗 Listen now on your favorite podcast app or at YogaAnita.com
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| Episode 130: Power, Purpose, Performance with Jim Bennett | 12 Jul 2025 | 00:14:19 | |
🎙️ New Episode Alert! Healthy Living with Yoga Anita 🎙️ This week, I sit down with Jim Bennett of NGE Sports Performance—a powerhouse in the world of athletic training! 💪🏽 From growing up in Somerville, MA, to playing football at UMass Lowell, and working as a bodyguard in the film industry, Jim brings grit, passion, and purpose to everything he does. Now, he runs a 6,000 sq. ft. training facility in Fitchburg, where he helps athletes of all ages and skill levels reach their peak potential. 🏈🤼🥊 🏋️♂️ Customized strength, speed & agility training Whether you're raising a future athlete or want to level up your own fitness, Jim’s got a plan for you. 🎧 Tune in now to Healthy Living with Yoga Anita – available wherever you get your podcasts! 📍Listen in and get inspired by the discipline, dedication, and community building happening right here in Fitchburg, MA. Perfect for winding down while you stay uplifted 🌈 #HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #NGEPerformance #JimBennett #YouthSports #AthleteTraining #BoxingFitchburg #WrestlingClinic #YogaAnitaPodcast | |||
| Episode 129: Stay Cool: Summer Wellness for Body, Mind & Spirit | 06 Jul 2025 | 00:09:15 | |
🌿🧘♀️ Stay Cool in Body, Mind & Spirit! 🔮💧 Summer’s heating up—are you staying cool from the inside out? From cooling foods and essential oils to breathwork, nature time, and soothing music, there’s something for everyone in our latest handout and Healthy Living with Yoga Anita podcast episode! 🎧 Listen in now—and don't miss this week’s special guest spotlight and wellness giveaway! 🎁 BONUS: Tune in to get an exclusive discount code for Shimmerwood Beverages—makers of Shimmer Seltzer, a refreshing mocktail in a can made with: Perfect for winding down while you stay uplifted 🌈 📲 Like, share, and stay cool with Yoga Anita! #StayCool #HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #MindBodySpirit #SummerWellness #ShimmerwoodBeverages #ShimmerSeltzer #CBDMocktail #LeominsterMA #YogaLife | |||
| Episode 128: From Clay to Classroom: The Art of Teaching with Linnea Romhanyi | 28 Jun 2025 | 00:17:02 | |
🎨 New Episode Alert – Healthy Living with Yoga Anita! 🧘♀️🎙️ Meet Linnea Romhanyi, an inspiring Leominster High School art teacher whose journey has taken her from the deserts of Arizona to Europe, and finally to Leominster, MA. 🌎🖌️ In this episode, we talk about: Whether you're an artist, educator, or lifelong learner—this episode is for you! 🎧 Listen now, leave a comment, and share your thoughts! #YogaAnita #HealthyLivingPodcast #ArtInEducation #LeominsterMA #LinneaRomhanyi #3DArt #ClayArt #Assemblage #GrossMotorSkills #FineMotorSkills #CreativeLearning #FitchburgState #ArtTeachersRock #YogaAndArt #MindBodyCreativity | |||
| Episode 127: From Nursing to Wellness: Vanessa Bailey’s Personalized Path to Better Health | 21 Jun 2025 | 00:17:05 | |
🎙️ New Episode Alert: Healthy Living with Yoga Anita! In this inspiring interview, Yoga Anita sits down with Vanessa Bailey of Sunrise Weight Loss and Wellness in Leominster, MA. 🌞 Vanessa shares her journey from local roots to launching a thriving wellness business — and how she’s helping people feel their best at every stage of life. Services Vanessa offers: Vanessa builds customized treatment plans designed to support your unique health goals—mind and body. 👉 Don’t miss this powerful conversation! #YogaAnita #HealthyLiving #WeightLossSupport #HormoneHealth #MenopauseRelief #LeominsterMA #WellnessJourney #ThyroidHealth #MensHealth #NursePractitioner #SunriseWellness #PodcastInterview | |||
| Episode 126: Bodyline Pilates Founder Kim Casto on Healing, Growth & Resilience | 14 Jun 2025 | 00:16:08 | |
📻 New Episode! From studying to be an FBI agent to helping people heal through movement, Kim shares her incredible journey! She entered the wellness field after battling postpartum depression, transitioned from gym management to becoming a certified Pilates instructor, and launched her own business in 2001. Now, she's expanding Bodyline Pilates to include a private-pay physical therapist—bringing even more healing options to the community. ✨ Don’t miss her inspiring story of transformation, resilience, and growth. 👉 Please comment, like, and subscribe to support the show and hear more real-life health journeys! #YogaAnita #HealthyLivingPodcast #Pilates #WomenInBusiness #PostpartumSupport #WLPZ #BodylinePilates #WellnessJourney | |||
| Episode 125: Soul Fire Movement with Michelle Turner Young | 07 Jun 2025 | 00:16:02 | |
In this powerful episode of Healthy Living with Yoga Anita, I sit down with the inspiring Michelle Turner Young—a certified chakra and color therapy practitioner, fitness professional, and trailblazing dancer from Dorchester, MA. With over 18 years in dance and fitness, Michelle made history as the first American International Dance Hall Queen. But her path hasn’t been easy. Michelle bravely shares how she overcame unthinkable challenges—including rape, homelessness, and suicide attempts—to rise as a healer, entrepreneur, and founder of Soul Fire Movement, her own dance and wellness studio. We talk about the healing power of movement, chakras, color therapy, and how Michelle uses her story to empower others through dance and spiritual alignment. This girl is on fire! 💥 Connect with Michelle | |||
| Episode 124: Hip Hop and Breakin' with Danny Guzman | 24 May 2025 | 00:18:05 | |
Danny Guzman watched his older brother perform and compete in break dancing events, never dreaming that it would someday be his career. Listen to the interview as we discuss: | |||
| Episode 123: Melissa Hendry-Running for a Cause | 17 May 2025 | 00:14:41 | |
After Melissa "Missy" Hendry had her second child she sought treatment for post partum depression. When her therapist suggested running, Missy started with a "Couch to 5K" program. Little did she realize how her experience would lead her to run for charity. | |||
| Episode 122: Flip for a Cause-The Frankie Fortuna Skatepark Competition | 10 May 2025 | 00:14:16 | |
Frankie Fortuna was an avid skateboarder. When he was a victim of a hit and run in 2015, his friends honored his memory by refurbishing a skatepark in his honor. Even legend Tony Hawk contributed. But two of his friends just got together and organized the first ever skatepark competition to he held in Leominster, MA. In this interview: | |||
| Episode 121: Play On with Maggie Leighton | 03 May 2025 | 00:11:33 | |
Play On is a non profit group founded by Maggie Leighton, Leominster's own Miss Massachusetts Teen. When Maggie was in 5th grade, the music budget was cut throughout the district. Maggie knew she has to do something and the opportunity came when she was researching her community project. Maggie saw the need to keep music education available and affordable to all students in Massachusetts. Listen as we speak about: | |||
| Episode 120: Healing with Sound Vibrations | 27 Apr 2025 | 00:16:05 | |
Julia Klebanov came to her calling as a healer after spending her youth sick and misdiagnosed. The modalities she practices are the things that brought her back to life after years of severe disability and unbearable pain. Listen as we speak about: | |||
| Episode 119: MAIPSE Program at Fitchburg State University-Inclusive Education | 19 Apr 2025 | 00:16:13 | |
Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) Program at Fitchburg State University The MAIPSE/PIE Program at Fitchburg State University is a program to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), ages 18-22, in partnership districts in the north-central Worcester County, as well as adults with IDD that are 22+ years of age, that have exited school and are receiving special education services through adult services disability agencies such as DDS or MassAbility. The purpose of MAIPSE is to increase the students’ academic and career success by being included in the university’s community of learners.
as well as some fundraising events. | |||