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69. Your Potential Begins with Positive Thoughts!

69. Your Potential Begins with Positive Thoughts!
Alex Pattakos, PH. D, aka “Dr. Meaning” reveals the secret to a meaningful life via meaningful thoughts.
Today's Lexi:  
Σκέψεις — Sképseis (Thoughts)
In this episode: 
Alex Pattakos, Ph.D – Doctor of Meaning, shows us the way to a meaningful life. His book Prisoner of Our Thoughts, is a great resource and tool to get started on your way to full potential. 
He suggests that there are 10 positive things you can do to shift your energy to see all the possibilities.
What is Dr Pattakos relationship to Dr Victor Frankl, and what were the lessons of that relationship which were carried over to his current day writings.
Discover what true optimism is and can you achieve it?
This is an episode of OPA, teaching you to stay joyful in all cases, and using your thoughts for the benefit of your potential.
Today's Ola Kala Moment:
For today's Ola Kala Moment: Change to Grow
 
Resources:
Prisoners of Our Thoughts by Alex Pattakos
GlobalMeaningInstitute.com
Psychology Today Magazine
Everyone Say "OPA!" TED Talk
Greece-is.com
GoodTherapy.org - Viktor Frankl Biography
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Credits:
Music: Spiro Dussias
Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary
 
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This episode made possible in part by:
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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

68. Kick Up Your Wellness this Summer - a Time for Joy and Growth!

68. Kick Up Your Wellness this Summer - a Time for Joy and Growth! 
The Seasonal Wellness Series continues with Christiana Cagnoni bringing us the summer essentials for growth and joy.  
 
Today's Lexi:  
Καλοκαίρι — Kalokaíri (Summer)
In this episode: 
Summer is upon us.  Here to help us sort and separate the ways to prosper in the heat, embracing the joy and growing with nature, is Christiana Cagnoni, doctor of Chinese Medicine. 
Dr. Cagnoni discusses which organs to pay attention to this season, including the heart and small intestine. 
You will learn meaningful methods of mirroring nature to be healthy and well in summer.
Interesting conversation about how you can release chemicals good for your heart. 
And did you know that our body is like a laboratory, one that requires certain foods to thrive in summer?  Which are these foods to eat and avoid?
Summer - a season of high maturation and energy.  This episode reveals tips to fully enjoy it! 
Part of being well in summer and in all seasons:
To love
To be kind
To change every day with the right attitude
 
Today's Ola Kala Moment:
For today's Ola Kala Moment all is well: thank the people behind the scenes.
 
Resources:
Currently Christiana sees patients in person in Prescott, Arizona as well as doing evaluations and teaching of the 6 Healing Sounds of Qigong via the internet.
If you are interested in knowing more about Christiana or her work please contact her via phone, 928-308-0880 or by email at christianacagnoni@gmail.com.
 
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Credits:
Music: Spiro Dussias
Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary
 
Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul. 
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For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils.
My.doterra.com/kefilife
 
Eat and Enjoy the best Kefi L!fe Extra Virgin Olive Oil when you purchase at kefilife.shop.
 
This episode made possible in part by:
The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis —  Ranked #1
https://www.ltlawchicago.com
 
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.
 

67. Dreams Do Come True

67. Dreams Do Come True
Your life can blossom in a beautiful way. Master Gardner and Holistic Health Coach spotlights the power of having and cultivating a vision.
Today's Lexi: 
Γάιδαρος — Gáidaros (Donkey)
In this episode: 
How does a health issue help Amy Cox answer the call of a dream - The Grange? 
It’s never too late to do the thing you’ve always dreamed of doing.
Today is all about envisioning your dream into a reality for the health of it!
Don’t do something that is making you sick. 
Topics covered: When are you in your zone? How do you get there?  What is being in your element?
Discovering the beauty of living on a sustainable property and creating a family legacy can be cathartic.  Allow the splendor of living out your dreams heal your mind, body, and soul. 
 
Today's Ola Kala Moment:
Today's Ola Kala Moment is about the crossroads of "Should" and "Must."
 
Resources:
Omstead.biz
JamesBeard.org
GruenHall.com
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Credits:
Music: Spiro Dussias
Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary
 
Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul. 
Insta: kefilife365
 
For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils.
My.doterra.com/kefilife
 
Eat and Enjoy the best Kefi L!fe Extra Virgin Olive Oil when you purchase at kefilife.shop.
 
This episode made possible in part by:
The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis —  Ranked #1
https://www.ltlawchicago.com
 
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

66. Family Health - Focus on Children

66. Family Health - Focus on Children
Forbes Top 3 Coach in the world, Charlie Johnson, discusses tips and strategies to help children eat well and stay fit.
Today's Lexi: 
Ζάχαρη — Záchari (Nutrition)
In this episode: 
Charlie Johnson, Forbes top 3 coach in the world and leading fat-loss expert, shares his fitness coaching and nutrition education and experience to shape up our youth. 
The fact remains that Physical Fitness is essential for everyone - children, teenagers, young and old need to exercise regularly and eat well to foster a healthy lifestyle.  Based in London, UK, Charlie Johnson helps people of all ages around the world to live healthier with better food choices and more movement. 
Today, Charlie joins Kiki to inspire our youth with success driven and helpful tips for food and fitness.
Topics of conversation in this episode:
What should parents be aware about? 
When is a good time to establish good habits, and what are they?
Should food be a reward to achievement?
How do we make movement fun?
Get children involved with the cooking
Could consistency of making good choices be the answer?
 All this beneficial information to help the young with living healthy and fit.
 
Today's Ola Kala Moment:
Healthy Home makes a healthy life.
 
Resources:
CharlieJohnsonFitness.com
The Shredded Show Podcast
Efxaristo (eucharisto)! Thank you, Kefi Life listeners, for helping us reach the top 5% of podcasts worldwide!
Kefi Life is now one of the top 5% most popular shows out of 2.7 million podcasts globally, as ranked by Listen Score's estimated popularity score!
Credits:
Music: Spiro Dussias
Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary
 
Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul. 
Insta: kefilife365
 
For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils.
My.doterra.com/kefilife
 
Eat and Enjoy the best Kefi L!fe Extra Virgin Olive Oil when you purchase at kefilife.shop.
 
This episode made possible in part by:
The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis —  Ranked #1
https://www.ltlawchicago.com
 
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

65. Health Hacks in Your Kitchen and Garden

65. Health Hacks in Your Kitchen and Garden
Chef Mary Cuclis draws from her Greek heritage and culinary training in Hong Kong to show how food can support wellness and deliciousness at the same time. 
Today's Lexi: 
θρέψη — Threpsi (Nutrition )
 
 
In this episode: 
Mary Cuclis was sown in Texas but grown overseas, where she first began to recognize cuisine as a cultural door. Growing up with her Greek family in London, Moscow, Hong Kong and Houston solidified a lifelong curiosity to open as many of these doors as possible. In her Papou’s garden, which they tended together from childhood, she learned to cultivate local ingredients and to seek freshness in every dish.
Her culinary career began in Alvin Leung’s Bo Innovation, a 3 Michelin star Chinese restaurant in Hong Kong. After returning to Houston, Mary was one of the opening team members of Pondicheri, where she would spend the next 8 years exploring the breadth of Indian spices, acquiring new cooking techniques and planning events of all kinds.
In 2020, Mary founded Kriti to begin her adventure as a private chef and caterer for the Houston area.
Today on Kefi L!fe Mary shares her background and shares easy health hacks to support wellness and deliciousness. 
LEARN:
The five flavors of food
How to make your own Tahini
What’s the starting point for cooking creatively for wellness
What is the 6-year taste cycle?
Is cooking seasonally the key to creating a delicious meal?
 
HEALTH HACKS that make you feel better. 
The following spices heal various symptoms:
Turmeric
Fennel
Cumin
Peppercorn
Clove
Oregano
 
Today's Ola Kala Moment:
Implement Pharma Nutrition for an Ola Kala All is Well life! 
 
Resources:
KritiCatering.com
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Credits:
Music: Spiro Dussias
Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary
 
Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul. 
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For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils.
My.doterra.com/kefilife
 
Eat and Enjoy the best Kefi L!fe Extra Virgin Olive Oil when you purchase at kefilife.shop.
 
This episode made possible in part by:
The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis —  Ranked #1
https://www.ltlawchicago.com
 
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

64. The Joy of Grief

64. The Joy of Grief
How do you get over the death of a loved one?  Today, Kiki shares her way of turning grief into joy.
Today's Lexi: 
Οικογένεια — Oikogéneia (Family)
 
 
In this episode: 
The loss of a loved one is never easy.  Today Kiki shares her personal experience of the death of her beloved father Anastasios Tasso Kalliris. 
Does age affect a person’s grief?  What are the lessons learned from the person who has passed, and how did they impact the loved ones? 
Today we hear the story of a man who loved his family and worked hard to build life for them and himself.  A family business, the family, a community, love of heritage and plenty of customs and traditions all play a role in the process of this farewell. 
Listen to this episode to discover one family’s way of finding the joy of grief.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5eNtO_HfUU
 
Today's Ola Kala Moment:
Today’s Ola Kala Moment: Customs and traditions add spice to an Ola Kala life!
Resources:
Zorba The Greek - End Scene
Giorgos Dalaras S’Agapo English Lyrics
Μάνα μου Ελλάς | Ηρώ Σαΐα, Κωνσταντίνος & Ματθαίος Τσαχουρίδης, Μανώλης Καραντίνης
 
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Kefi Life is now one of the top 5% most popular shows out of 2.7 million podcasts globally, as ranked by Listen Score's estimated popularity score!
Credits:
Music: Spiro Dussias
Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary
 
Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul. 
Insta: kefilife365
 
For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils.
My.doterra.com/kefilife
 
Eat and Enjoy the best Kefi L!fe Extra Virgin Olive Oil when you purchase at kefilife.shop.
 
This episode made possible in part by:
The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis —  Ranked #1
https://www.ltlawchicago.com
 
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

63. How the Mind Can Make You Great in Life with Superbowl Champion Brian Allen

63. How the Mind Can Make You Great in Life with Superbowl Champion Brian Allen
Los Angeles Rams NFL player & Superbowl 56 champion, Brian Allen, spotlights 3 things which help him perform at the highest level: Train your mind; Find a balance of what makes you happy; Execute and then breathe. 
Brian Allen
Today's Lexi: 
Νους — Nous (Mind)
 
 
In this episode: 
How does professional athlete, Brian Allen of the Los Angeles Rams, deal with the mental gymnastics of high-pressure performance?  Can we apply some of his learned skills to our routine, and what are they?
Brian tells us about the worth of discipline and the impact of developing a strong mental capacity. 
How do we get from good and great?
Plus, a zen approach to tackling pressure, and what does this high-profile football center do to center himself?
Also in this episode, Brian Allen techniques to help us with our own personal Superbowl:
Breathe often
Break it down to avoid anxiety
Focus on solving one problem at a time vs. 100 at a time
Choose to be happy
When you fumble, pick it back up the next day
 
Today's Ola Kala Moment:
Today’s Ola Kala Moment: Face your problems head on so you can be Ola Kala, all is well.
 
 
Resources:
Brian Allen Bio
 
Efxaristo (eucharisto)! Thank you, Kefi Life listeners, for helping us reach the top 5% of podcasts worldwide!
Kefi Life is now one of the top 5% most popular shows out of 2.7 million podcasts globally, as ranked by Listen Score's estimated popularity score!
Credits:
Music: Spiro Dussias
Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary
 
Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul. 
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For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils.
My.doterra.com/kefilife
 
Eat and Enjoy the best Kefi L!fe Extra Virgin Olive Oil when you purchase at kefilife.shop.
 
This episode made possible in part by:
The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis —  Ranked #1
https://www.ltlawchicago.com
 
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

62. Creating Your Own Garden

62. Creating Your Own Garden
Trained master gardener Amy Cox helps you manifest your energy into the perfect garden!
Amy Cox
Today's Lexi: 
Σπόρος — Sporos (Seed)
 
 
 
In this episode: 
In many parts of the United States and the world, we are in a zone of planting a garden.  The weather is changing, and the sun is brighter.  Time to manifest your energy into the garden of your dreams.
Trained master gardener Amy Cox has traveled the world living and learning about different cultures which lend a piece of what she brings to her garden life.
Upon returning from the Netherlands, Amy and her husband now thrive on five acres in Texas where she is cultivating a beautiful growing plant system.  How does her experience overseas play into this conversation?
In this episode, Amy shares the basics of wellness and how they pertain to the life of a garden and self. 
What types of gardens can you create? 
These Gardening tips apply to help one and all get started:
Start small
Ask yourself what makes you happy
What is practical for your garden
Create Your Own Garden, one that nourishes you inside and out!
 
Today's Ola Kala Moment:
Today’s Ola Kala Moment : It’s Ola Kala when you do not bite off more than you can chew!
 
 
 
Resources:
Omstead.biz
Omstead4367@gmail.com
 
Efxaristo (eucharisto)! Thank you, Kefi Life listeners, for helping us reach the top 5% of podcasts worldwide!
Kefi Life is now one of the top 5% most popular shows out of 2.7 million podcasts globally, as ranked by Listen Score's estimated popularity score!
Credits:
Music: Spiro Dussias
Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary
 
Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul. 
Insta: kefilife365
 
For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils.
My.doterra.com/kefilife
 
Eat and Enjoy the best Kefi L!fe Extra Virgin Olive Oil when you purchase at kefilife.shop.
 
This episode made possible in part by:
The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis —  Ranked #1
https://www.ltlawchicago.com
 
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.