In observance of Women’s Healthy Weight Day (Jan. 15, 2026), board-certified cardiologist Dr. Jacqueline Eubany explores the powerful connection between women’s heart health, weight management, and overall wellness.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING focuses on how lifestyle choices—such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and community support—play a critical role in maintaining a healthy weight and protecting cardiovascular health at every stage of life.

Dr. Jackie discusses why obesity is a major global health issue linked to heart disease, why extreme dieting can be harmful, and how mindful eating and movement support both physical and emotional well-being. The conversation also addresses body image pressures women face, the importance of loving and respecting your body, and how simple practices like gardening and growing your own food can encourage healthier habits.

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"A moving testament to the Mississippi Delta, Glendora reveals how the bonds of family and home transform structural scarcity into profound community resilience." Nancy J. Reid, Big Blend Radio

In this episode of Big Blend Radio, filmmaker, cinematographer, and writer Isabelle Armand discusses her feature documentary GLENDORA, an intimate, five-year collaboration with a small African-American community in the heart of the Mississippi Delta.

Created with—and by—the people who live there, GLENDORA captures daily life through personal testimonies and shared rituals such as birthdays, graduations, weddings, funerals, and community gatherings. Isabelle shares how sound, atmosphere, and visual storytelling play a vital role in transporting viewers into the town, revealing both its challenges and its deep cultural richness.

Music emerges as a powerful thread connecting generations in Glendora, from church hymns and gospel traditions to local rappers creating their own music videos. The town’s cultural identity is also rooted in Delta blues history, as Glendora is the birthplace of the son of legendary bluesman Sonny Boy Williamson, reflecting a legacy of music as expression, memory, and resilience.

The conversation further explores the importance of historical context and collective memory. Glendora is part of the Civil Rights Trail, and it is also where Emmett Till was murdered in 1955—a defining event that continues to shape the town’s identity and the broader understanding of racial injustice in America.

GLENDORA makes its World Premiere at DWF: NY 2026, screening Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM at Regal Union Square in New York City.

Visit: https://glendora.my.canva.site/ and https://danceswithfilms.com/glendora/

In this insightful Big Blend Radio "Soul Diving Sunday" conversation, transformational life coach Shelley Whizin —also known as the Live & Die Happy Coach — explores the deeper “why” behind personal growth, happiness, and authentic living. Shelley shares how transformational life coaching focuses on tiny, intentional shifts that create meaningful, lasting change, and how self-discovery often begins long before we realize it.

The discussion touches on midlife awakenings, the heart-and-soul connection, mentorship, and the importance of taking responsibility for one’s happiness. Shelley explains how joy can be cultivated through everyday moments, conscious choices, and nurturing relationships—both with ourselves and others. This episode offers inspiration for anyone seeking clarity, fulfillment, and a more joyful path forward.

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🔗 Learn more about Shelley at https://www.liveanddiehappy.com/

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