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Mel shares thoughts and lessons learned from the past five years. Then, she discusses sphincter muscles on FitnessSpeak. Please note: This, for now, is BlindAlive’s final podcast. Thank you for listening.

Mel and Lisa answer your questions about BlindAlive’s closing, how to get the workouts, and so much more. Visit this link to get the free workout downloads. They also mention the song “I’m Not Lost, I’m Just Exploring.” If you want to keep up with Mel in the future, her email address will remain. You can also simply keep following BlindAlive on Social Media for now. You can remain in touch with Lisa by emailing her or following her on Twitter. She also has a website, which she plans to...

Mel welcomes everyone to the podcast and shares her experiences with the Calm App. She also shares Chair Yoga, our featured workout for the month of November. All newsletter subscribers, past and present can receive the free download of a wrist, back and neck stretch that was featured as part of a previous podcast. Current subscribers have received the download link in their most recent newsletters, and new subscribers can sign up from BlindAlive’s main page Then Mel and Lisa delve into the...

In this podcast, Jamie Pauls steps out of his chair as sound editor, and sits down to discuss the topic of self image and blindness for men. You can contact Joe via Twitter or email, and you can hear him on the Blind Bargains Qast. You can also contact Jamie on Twitter. Finally, Jamie closes out the podcast by directing listeners to Flirting with Balance, our featured workout, which is discounted for the month of October. Check out our Eyes-Free Fitness iOS App for workouts, podcasts, and...

Lisa welcomes listeners to the podcast and shines the spotlight on Cardio Level One – our featured workout for September. Mel interviews Diane Bergeron and Shelley Morris about their adventures in running various legs of the Death Race. They would like to acknowledge their sponsors for this endeavor: Arc’Teryx West Edmonton Earthgroove Activewear Driving Force Edmonton Trail Runners And their coach, Michel Elibani from Fitness Dynamics You can visit Diane’s website and blog to read...

Mel begins by talking about the book Falling into Grace: Insights on the End of Suffering by Adyshanti. She found it in Audible form, but it will likely be aware elsewhere. She then discusses her experience and provides education about the Shingles Virus. The remainder of the podcast is a series of BookIt segments done by lisa. The books she reviewed are listed below: The Longevity Plan: Seven Life-Transforming Lessons from Ancient China by Jane Ann Day, John D. Day, and Matthew...

As we look back over the last 100 podcasts, Mel and Lisa each share three of their favorite podcasts: Podcast 1: Let’s Get Started Podcast 23: A Bop-It Made of Silly Putty Podcast 26: Eight Habits Podcast 47: It Could Save Your Life Podcast 95: What Would I Look Like If I Could See? Podcast 98: Functional Fitness They also reference the unnumbered Holiday Podcast, and let listeners know that, for the time being, the podcast is changing to a once-monthly format. You can be in touch,...

Mel welcomes listeners to the podcast and shares information about an upcoming workout and some convention specials. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss a thing. Lisa shares two talks she has prepared. The first discusses the why’s and how to’s of portion control If you’ve ever wanted to shop for healthy foods and found it difficult, Lisa provides information about websites and apps to make the process easier. Below is a list of resources from both talks. If you want...

In this podcast, Mel has a fascinating discussion with Dan Ritchie about maintaining health and independence into old age with functional fitness. They talk about what it is, and give some sample exercises. Dan, along with Cody Sipe, has authored the book Never Grow Old!: The Innovative, Easy to Follow Functional Aging Fitness Program that Increases Strength, Improves Balance, and Decreases Pain. It is available in various formats on Amazon. You can also visit the Functional Fitness...

Lisa welcomes listeners and gives a reminder that the former number for BlindAlive is going away soon. She also gives a tip that makes enjoying kiwi fruit easier. Lisa then interviews Abby Lentzh, the founder of Heartfelt Yoga and Heavyweight Yoga. If you would like to contact Abby, you can reach her by email. Her website contains links to purchase her DVD’s, check out some of the complimentary resources on her YouTube Channel, and a wealth of additional information. Maybe you’ve been...

Lisa introduces the podcast and reminds listeners that BlindAlive has recommendations for some of our favorite health and fitness items on our Favorite Product Pics Page Mel sits down to chat with Debbie Hazelton. They start by talking about Debbie’s experiences with Weight Watchers, and then delve into exercise. You can contact Debbie by email, on Twitter, or at her website. Lisa talks about the Bento Box, which can be used to control portion sizes when packing a meal. She ordered this...

Mel begins the podcast by reminding listeners of ways to become involved with BlindAlive. You are welcome to join our listserv, and be in touch via our contact form. Also, rating the podcast on iTunes helps it to display higher in search results and be more noticeable for those who might benefit from it. You can also sign up for our fun and informative newsletter, which also delivers our weekly blog post to your inbox. Finally, we’d love to have you take our Eyes-Free Fitness App for a test...

Lisa sits down to talk with Caroline Toews about the Freestyle Libre, which is a continuous glucose monitoring system. Caroline talks about the work-arounds she has implemented to allow her to successfully use the device. If you’d like to learn more, you can visit the manufactureror’s website. You can also use this link to create an account or upload your data. If you would like to contact Caroline, you can email her. In FitnessSpeak, Mel talks about how to perform Breath of Fire, which she...

Mel and Lisa sit down for a long overdue chat. They talk about sleep apnea and the use of a CPAP machine. Mel shares her experiences with yoga and deep breathing. Check out our Eyes-Free Fitness iOS App for workouts, podcasts, and our blog. You can comment on our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, or subscribe to our informative chat list.

Lisa introduces the podcast and let’s you know that BlindAlive now has a new number. For all the ways to contact us, and for answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Support Page. In this podcast, Mel sits down to talk about experiences of seeing a therapist with Maria Johnson. Maria is the author of the Girl Gone Blind Blog. Additionally, you can follow Maria on Twitter and FaceBook. Lisa brings us two short book reviews. The first is Big Fit Girl: Embrace the Body You Have...

Lisa welcomes listeners to the podcast, and shares a bit of additional information about bone broth that is related to the previous podcast. She sits down with Laura Ann Grymes to talk about the harmful effects of soft drinks, as well as some tasty and healthy alternatives. One site recommended by Laura Ann sells many varieties of sparkling and still herbal water. If you would like to contact Laura Ann, you can email her. In FitnessSpeak, Mel discusses proper ways to bend over when...

Mel welcomes listeners to Podcast 90 by talking about curiosity, rebounders, yoga, and pushing yourself that little bit extra. She then interviews Kathy Strahan about bone broth, a healthy way to add flavor to and increase the health benefits of soup. Below is an article by Kathy which outlines her process: Soup: The First Fast Food Everyone knows how wonderful a bowl of warm soup is on a cold winter day, right? But most people don’t consider soup the fastest fast food on the...

Mel introduces the podcast and talks about some events in her life. She then interviews Maria Johnson, a fitness trainer and author of the Girl Gone Blind Blog. Additionally, you can follow Maria on Twitter and FaceBook. Then, in a “Let’s Eat” segment, Peggy and Wayne are back with some delicious ideas for foil packet meals. You can comment on our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, or subscribe to our informative chat list.

Mel interviews Barb Seiden, who is known to many of our listeners as the person who developed the Whole Body Stretch workout. They are back to talk about their newest creation – Interval Training Level One. They discuss the benefits, similarities, and differences between HIIT Training and interval workouts. If you would like to contact Barb, you can visit her website. Lisa brings us two BookIt segments. She first reviews Secrets of the Human Body by Chris van Tulleken, Xand van Tulleken,...

Mel and Lisa start off the first podcast of 2018 by talking about some challenges present in the Eyes-Free Fitness App, and how it relates to the new Interval Training Workout. They also talk about some gentler New Year’s Resolutions. Then, Mel interviews Judy Dixon about Ski for Light. Registrations for this year are closed, but if you would like to attend next year, or just want to learn more, you can visit the Ski for Light Website.