Quality Living with Peaceful Support
Quality Living: Supporting Every Voice – Highlighting Talents Within the Autism Spectrum
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, host Amanda Whittemore and Ben McQuade explore the power of collaboration among local radio personalities to amplify diverse community voices. The discussion centers on autism, with Ben sharing personal insights...
Quality Living: Finding Joy in Motion – Zumba for EveryBody
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, host Amanda Whittemore talks with Diane Rasmusson, a Zumba instructor and artist who recently settled in Brookings. Diane shares her artistic journey, her love for creating community through Zumba, and how her...
Quality Living: Creating Quality Living – Lessons from the Church of Fruit
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, Amanda Whittemore chats with Stephen Brooks, a passionate permaculture teacher and founder of the Church of Fruit. Stephen shares his unique approach to connecting people with plants, emphasizing the spiritual...
Quality Living: FEMA’s New Floodplain Development Standards – What’s at Stake for Oregon?
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, host Amanda Whittemore talks with Jeremy Rogers, General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs at Oregon Realtors, about FEMA’s proposed strict floodplain development standards in Oregon, which stem from...
Quality Living: Positivity, Growth, and Support – Keys to a Fulfilling Life
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, host Amanda Whittemore and guest Ben McQuaid discuss the value of genuine community, personal growth, and self-care. Ben shares how strong, supportive relationships and shared values in Curry County have shaped...
Quality Living: Vegan Living – Health, Ethics, and Spirituality
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, host Amanda Whittemore talks with Charlie, a lifelong vegan, end-of-life doula, and holistic health guide, about the health, ethical, and spiritual benefits of veganism. Charlie shares how a whole-food,...
Quality Living: Peaceful Support and Personal Growth with the Reps Grappling Team
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, host Amanda Whittemore talks with LJ and Ryan from the Reps Grappling Team in Brookings. They discuss their journeys into grappling, describing it as a dynamic blend of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and judo....
Quality Living: Yoga, Nutrition, and Community
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, host Amanda Whittemore talks with Erica Tarens, owner of Sacral Spaces Yoga and Dance in Crescent City. Erica shares her journey to opening her studio, emphasizing the role of movement, community, and music in...
Quality Living: Planting Seeds of Wisdom – Mindful Growth for a Quality Life
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, host Amanda Whittemore speaks with coach Jessica Gutierrez about her "Seed Wisdom" program and the importance of mindfulness for personal and professional growth. They explore how slowing down, being present,...
Quality Living: Acts of Kindness and Community Growth with Jessica Smith
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, Amanda Whittemore talks with Jessica Smith, owner of Cosmic Grind, about her expanding coffee business and the transformative power of random acts of kindness. Jess shares how prioritizing family, community...

