Quality Living with Peaceful Support
Quality Living: Embracing Individuality – A Teen’s Perspective on Acceptance and Growth
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, hosts Amanda Whittemore and Ben McQuaid speak with Lex, a 15-year-old who transitioned from public school to online learning. Lex reflects on how this shift gave her a new perspective, deeper self-awareness, and...
Quality Living: Tenaciously Teal – Empowering Cancer Patients
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, hosts Amanda Whittemore and Ben McQuaid talk with Tara Green, founder of Tenaciously Teal, and collaborator Alisa Green. Tara shares her inspiring journey from a stage four ovarian cancer diagnosis at 29 to...
Quality Living: Autism Coping Mechanisms for Well-Being – Music, YOGA
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, Amanda Whittemore and Ben McQuaid discuss practical strategies and community resources for supporting individuals with autism in Curry County. They emphasize the growing acceptance and reduced stigma around...
Quality Living: Thoughtful Leadership – Chef Austin’s Secrets to Success
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, host Amanda Whittemore interviews Chef Austin, who shares insights from his career at top establishments like the Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, and the Tu Tu’ Tun Lodge on the Rogue River. They discuss Amanda’s...
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,...
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