Quality Living with Peaceful Support
Quality Living: Beyond Transactions – How Realtors Support Quality Living
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, Amanda Whittemore and Ben McQuaid discuss how the Curry County Board of Realtors enhances community life through ethical real estate practices, local expertise, and active involvement in charitable events. They...
Quality Living: Yoga, Intuition, and Sustainable Joy
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, Amanda Whittemore and Ben McQuaid talk with Adam Rumack, an Ashtanga yoga teacher, who shares the story of his journey to Brookings, Oregon, and insights on yoga and quality living. Adam discusses the principles...
Quality Living: Holistic Recovery – Healing the Mind and Body Naturally
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, host Amanda Whittemore talks with Gabriele Whyard, a sound healer and functional health coach who recently settled in Brookings. Gabriele shares her personal journey of recovery and her holistic approach to...
Quality Living: Guiding with Love – Helping Kids Discover Themselves
In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, host Amanda Whittemore welcomes returning guest Lex, the "Cosmic Kid", to discuss the crucial role of parental presence in a child’s emotional development. They highlight how a lack of attention can lead to...
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...

