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Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address Stress

51 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 61 ratings

Stress-relieving conversation for the stressed and stretched-too-thin listener that will help you revel in life moments, big and small. Hear stories of adventure on Dawn of Promise Farm, where Vickie and her husband, Scott Greeson, have llamas and a Connemara pony, to anecdotes from the stage where Vickie sings, and plays accordion and guitar in a band led by Scott. You'll also get glimpses into history as Vickie shares short interviews with her mom, Lucille, who talks about life being married to a B-24 pilot (Vickie's dad) and their experiences on military base going through training and then being separated by an ocean during World War 2 (WW2). Learn from Lucille as she tells of how she dealt with the stresses of a military wife, deployment and long distance love.

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Mike Jackson Talks Field Trial Dogs and Horses

September 14, 2017 11:45 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Mike Jackson is a retired electric lineman and supervisor from Battle Ground, Indiana, who has trained English Pointer dogs for horseback field trials for many years. For this episode of Heartsong Fit, I interview Mike, one of our farm neighbors, in his barn as he is preparing for a trip from Indiana to North Dakota and Montana for training his dogs and younger horses. He rides and trains Tennessee Walkers, a gaited horse breed, and he raises and trains gorgeous English Pointers. This bree...

025 | Mike Jackson Talks Field Trial Dogs and Horses

September 14, 2017 11:45 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Mike Jackson is a retired electric lineman and supervisor from Battle Ground, Indiana, who has trained English Pointer dogs for horseback field trials for many years. For this episode of Heartsong Fit, I interview Mike, one of our farm neighbors, in his barn as he is preparing for a trip from Indiana to North Dakota and Montana for training his dogs and younger horses. He rides and trains Tennessee Walkers, a gaited horse breed, and he raises and trains gorgeous English Pointers. This bree...

024 | Pull the Help Chain

February 01, 2017 13:18 - 19 minutes - 15.8 MB

"Pulling the help chain" is a phrase I describe in Episode 24 of Heartsong Fit. In the Toyota Way, this phrase is related to Andon. The help chain, help cord, or yellow stop button, is a mechanism that line workers can use to stop production and call for help. It's also used to notify the line that something has gone wrong in the manufacturing process. In this solo show, I record my thoughts about pulling the help chain if you're a caregiver and need help from family and friends. I recorde...

Pull the Help Chain | Elder Care or Self Care

February 01, 2017 13:18 - 19 minutes - 16.3 MB

"Pulling the help chain" is a phrase I describe in Episode 23 of Heartsong Fit. In the Toyota Way, this phrase is related to Andon. The help chain, help cord, or yellow stop button, is a mechanism that line workers can use to stop production and call for help. It's also used to notify the line that something has gone wrong in the manufacturing process. In this solo show, I record my thoughts about pulling the help chain if you're a caregiver and need help from family and friends. I recorde...

Audio Index of Stories Told by a Bride During World War 2

December 13, 2016 21:36 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MB

Several of the episodes of Heartsong Fit include short stories by my mom, Lucille Maris, about life in the US during the 1940s when World War 2 was underway. I have been interviewing her about how she dealt with the stresses of those times from finding housing, to scarcity of food and supplies to dealing with the deployment of her young husband (my dad). This episode is an audio index of the locations of the stories in the podcast so that you can easily find them and listen. You will also ...

023 | WW2 Story Index & Overview of World War 2 Content in the Show

December 13, 2016 21:36 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MB

Several of the episodes of Heartsong Fit include short stories by my mom, Lucille Maris, about life in the US during the 1940s when World War 2 was underway. I have been interviewing her about how she dealt with the stresses of those times from finding housing, to scarcity of food and supplies to dealing with the deployment of her young husband (my dad). This episode is an audio index of the locations of the stories in the podcast so that you can easily find them and listen. You will also ...

Unplugged Life at Minnesota Fishing Resort

November 26, 2016 04:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Podcast host, Vickie Maris, and her husband, Scott Greeson, share their takeaways from living unplugged for a few days at Fox Lake Resort in Marcell, MN. Planning and preparing meals; fishing; exercising; following a morning routine; and living without digital devices for a few days were all aspects of the week that contributed to relaxation and rejuvenation. You can hear a song about Minnesota, co-written by Scott Greeson and Vickie Maris when you check out the "Riverside" album by Scott ...

022 | Unplugged Life at Minnesota Fishing Spot

November 26, 2016 04:30 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Podcast host, Vickie Maris, and her husband, Scott Greeson, share their takeaways from living unplugged for a few days at Fox Lake Resort in Marcell, MN. Planning and preparing meals; fishing; exercising; following a morning routine; and living without digital devices for a few days were all aspects of the week that contributed to relaxation and rejuvenation. Learn more at the website, http://heartsongfit.com.

021 | Hearing of Bombing of Pearl Harbor & Processing News of War

September 30, 2016 13:12 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Margaret Williamson and Lucille Maris recount details of their memories of learning the news from President Theodore Roosevelt on Dec. 7, 1941 that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor and the United States was entering the war. These women discuss the atmosphere of the country during the early 1940s and what happened around them as men were enlisting in the service. Both Margaret and Lucille were married to pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps. This is a glimpse back 70+ years into the liv...

Pearl Harbor | Learning of the News of the Bombing on Dec. 7th

September 30, 2016 13:12 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Margaret Williamson and Lucille Maris recount details of their memories of learning the news from President Theodore Roosevelt on Dec. 7, 1941 that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor and the United States was entering the war. These women discuss the atmosphere of the country during the early 1940s and what happened around them as men were enlisting in the service. Both Margaret and Lucille were married to pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps. This is a glimpse back 70+ years into the liv...

Pearl Harbor | Learning of the news of the bombing on Dec. 7th

September 30, 2016 13:12 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Margaret Williamson and Lucille Maris recount details of their memories of learning the news from President Theodore Roosevelt on Dec. 7, 1941 that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor and the United States was entering the war. These women discuss the atmosphere of the country during the early 1940s and what happened around them as men were enlisting in the service. Both Margaret and Lucille were married to pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps. This is a glimpse back 70+ years into the liv...

Scott Greeson & Vickie Maris Talk About Music

August 29, 2016 03:36 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

This episode is a conversation in the studio between podcast host, Vickie Maris, and Scott Greeson, right after the two had played a music gig with their band, Scott Greeson and Trouble With Monday, at the Indiana Bacon Festival in Delphi, Indiana. Other topics of the show include accordion lessons via Skype with Bev Fess; details of the Bacon Fest gig; and the annual trek to Accordion Camp. Vickie has been learning accordion from accordionists Bev Fess, Murl Allen Sanders, Ron Borelli, ...

020 | Scott Greeson & Vickie Maris Talk About Music

August 29, 2016 03:36 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

I chat in the studio with my husband, Scott Greeson, right after we had played a music gig with the band at the Indiana Bacon Festival in Delphi, Indiana. Other topics of the show include my accordion lessons via Skype with Bev Fess; details of the Bacon Fest gig; and my annual trek to Accordion Camp where I have met and learned from professional accordionists Bev Fess, Murl Allen Sanders, Ron Borelli, Gary Blair, Ilmar Kuljus, Dick Myking, and many more. Friends and fellow accordionists w...

019 | Walk a Llama While You Exercise

August 02, 2016 20:06 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

You'll hear the sounds of nature in this episode of Heartsong Fit. I recorded it out in the woods as I was taking a morning walk for exercise. I have my llama, Heartsong, with me. You'll hear the cicadas singing in the background as we navigate around tree branches, unsuccessfully duck under spider webs and frustrate my horse, Madison, who wanted to go with us on the trail. If you like to walk for exercise, you'll hear about reasons for getting off the treadmill and taking your exercise ou...

Walk a Llama While You Exercise

August 02, 2016 20:06 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

You'll hear the sounds of nature in this episode of Heartsong Fit. I recorded it out in the woods as I was taking a morning walk for exercise. I have my llama, Heartsong, with me. You'll hear the cicadas singing in the background as we navigate around tree branches, unsuccessfully duck under spider webs and frustrate my horse, Madison, who wanted to go with us on the trail. If you like to walk for exercise, you'll hear about reasons for getting off the treadmill and taking your exercise ...

Managing Caregiver Stress During a Loved One's Hospital Trip

July 18, 2016 03:43 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

I share methods for managing stress that I use while in the caregiver role with my mom. These are ideas you can adopt if you are in a caregiver role and helping your loved one if he or she needs to make a trip to the emergency room or hospital.   From keeping a bag packed and ready to having a plan for communicating with siblings, to reminders about wills, living wills, health care representatives and more, I touch on several simple steps you can take. Have a plan in place and take steps...

018 | Managing Caregiver Stress During a Loved One's Hospital Trip

July 18, 2016 03:43 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

I share methods for managing stress that I use while in the caregiver role with my mom. These are ideas you can adopt if you are in a caregiver role and helping your loved one if he or she needs to make a trip to the emergency room or hospital.   From keeping a bag packed and ready to having a plan for communicating with siblings, to reminders about wills, living wills, health care representatives and more, I touch on several simple steps you can take. Have a plan in place and take steps...

Relax & Learn About Animals on a Walk Through Wolf Park

July 01, 2016 17:14 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

Take a walk with podcast host, Vickie Maris, and guest, Dana Drenzek, on the trail around the main wolf enclosure at Wolf Park in Battle Ground, Indiana. Learn about the establishment of the park in the 1970s and the activities being conducted to observe animal behavior and to educate the public. You'll hear about the wolves, coyotes, foxes, bison and other animals at the park. Dana also talks about the internship program and the sponsoring membership. Vickie and Dana even meet up with M...

017 | Relax & Learn on a Walk Through Wolf Park

July 01, 2016 17:14 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Take a walk with Vickie Maris and Dana Drenzek on the trail around the main wolf enclosure at Wolf Park in Battle Ground, Indiana. Learn about the establishment of the park in the 1970s and the activities being conducted to observe animal behavior and to educate the public. You'll hear about the wolves, coyotes, foxes, bison and other animals at the park. Dana also talks about the internship program and the sponsoring membership. Vickie and Dana even meet up with Monty Sloan and intern, ...

016 | Heartsong Fit is Back on the Air!

June 30, 2016 03:12 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MB

I am excited to be back sharing stories with you through the show, Heartsong Fit! In this episode, I talk about the reasons why I had stopped producing the show for a while and what it was like to get it back online for you. You'll also hear a preview of the next episode when I take you out to Wolf Park. Find the show notes for the episode at http://heartsongfit.com/16

Heartsong Fit is Starting Season 2

June 30, 2016 03:12 - 7 minutes - 7.56 MB

In this start of the new season, I talk about the reasons why I had stopped producing the show for a while and what it was like to get it back online for you. You'll also hear a preview of the next episode when I take you out to Wolf Park to walk on the pathway around the wolf enclosure and to learn about the animals at the center.  https://wolfpark.org/

015 | Brad Bixler, Farrier & Journeyman Pipefitter Keeps Stress Low

February 28, 2015 20:23 - 39 minutes - 47.3 MB

Spend time on Dawn of Promise Farm with Vickie Maris and her podcast guest, Brad Bixler, farrier, journeyman pipefitter and adventurer who travels the world. Life of a Journeyman Pipefitter During the episode, Brad trims the hooves of Kerrymor Madison, Vickie's Connemara horse. The conversation covers the life of a working man who travels around the United States to the location of the work. He is a journeyman pipefitter. Travel to See the World When Unemployed Brad shares of his tra...

Brad Bixler, Farrier & Journeyman Pipefitter Keeps Stress Low

February 28, 2015 20:23 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

Spend time on Dawn of Promise Farm with Vickie Maris and her podcast guest, Brad Bixler, farrier, journeyman pipefitter and adventurer who travels the world. Life of a Journeyman Pipefitter During the episode, Brad trims the hooves of Kerrymor Madison, Vickie's Connemara horse. The conversation covers the life of a working man who travels around the United States to the location of the work. He is a journeyman pipefitter. Travel to See the World When Unemployed Brad shares of his tra...

014 | Come Along For Winter Chores on a Llama and Horse Farm

January 28, 2015 13:13 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

Come along with farm owner and animal trainer, Vickie Maris, as she cares for her llamas and Connemara pony during evening chores in the extreme cold of winter. You can learn more about her Dawn of Promise Farm and what it is like caring for livestock in the winter when you visit the show notes for the episode at http://heartsongfit.com/14

Come Along For Winter Chores on a Llama and Horse Farm

January 28, 2015 13:13 - 37 minutes - 35 MB

Come along with farm owner and animal trainer, Vickie Maris - also the podcast host of Heartsong Fit - as she cares for her llamas and Connemara pony during evening chores in the extreme cold of winter. You can learn more about her Dawn of Promise Farm and what it is like caring for livestock in the winter when you visit the the farm website or the Facebook page, https://www.fb.com/dawnofpromisefarm

Behind the Music With Vickie and Singer/Songwriter Scott Greeson

December 27, 2014 21:34 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MB

Scott Greeson, singer/songwriter and entertainer is my guest for Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris. He is also my husband, so that makes him an extra special guest! Scott has been helping me with the podcast behind the scenes. He's an expert with the recording equipment and use of the software, ProTools, that we use in our music studio. In this episode, we share insights from behind the scenes of several of our music gigs and recording projects. Scott shares the reasons for his fondn...

013 | Behind the Music With Vickie and Singer/Songwriter Scott Greeson

December 27, 2014 21:34 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Scott Greeson, singer/songwriter and entertainer is my guest on Episode 13 of Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris. He is also my husband, so that makes him an extra special guest! Scott has been helping me with the podcast behind the scenes. He's an expert with the recording equipment and use of the software, ProTools, that we use in our music studio. In this episode, we share insights from behind the scenes of several of our music gigs and recording projects. Scott shares the reasons ...

012 | Relax on a Horseback Ride With Vickie and Her Connemara, Madison

December 01, 2014 04:23 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Whether you're an experienced horseman or still dreaming of owning a pony, you're going to enjoy taking a ride through the llama pasture during Episode 12. I put my Edirol recorder in my vest pocket so you can hear the footsteps of my Connemara horse, Kerrymor Madison, the creaks of the saddle, the sneezes of the llamas and other ambient sounds of the ride. This episode is specifically designed to help you relax, take a deep breath, and enjoy the moment. If you're not currently giving your...

Relax on a Horseback Ride With Vickie Connemara Pony, Madison

December 01, 2014 04:23 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Whether you're an experienced horseman or still dreaming of owning a pony, you're going to enjoy taking a ride through the llama pasture during Episode 11. I put my Edirol recorder in my vest pocket so you can hear the footsteps of my Connemara horse, Kerrymor Madison, the creaks of the saddle, the sneezes of the llamas and other ambient sounds of the ride. This episode is specifically designed to help you relax, take a deep breath, and enjoy the moment. If you're not currently giving yo...

Songwriter Nicky Kerr Talks of Life With Type 1 Diabetes

October 28, 2014 13:01 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MB

This episode features an interview with singer/songwriter Nicky (Rood) Kerr. She tells her story of her journey through a songwriting degree, on to Nashville and how she incorporates the challenges of Type 1 diabetes into her busy life as an entertainer. You can find more about Nicky when you visit her website:  http://www.nickyroodmusic.com

011 | Songwriter Nicky (Rood) Kerr Talks of Life With Type 1 Diabetes

October 28, 2014 13:01 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Episode 11 of Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris features an interview with singer/songwriter Nicky (Rood) Kerr. She tells her story of her journey through a songwriting degree, on to Nashville and how she incorporates the challenges of Type 1 diabetes into her busy life as an entertainer. Show notes are located at http://www.heartsongfit.com/11 You can find more about Nicky when you visit her website:  http://www.nickyroodmusic.com

010 | Fox Lake Resort in Minnesota

September 24, 2014 11:44 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MB

This episode starts with a story about one of my protective mama llamas, Velvet, who is still looking out for her daughter, Petals, who has long since grown into an adult llama. As I tell the story, my Connemara pony, Madison, interrupts and tries to get the attention on himself. The bulk of the content in this episode is an interview with the owners of Fox Lake Resort, Edwin and Sheryl Olson, in Marcell, Minnesota - USA. They share the history of the resort - original structures built com...

Relaxing Sounds of Fox Lake Resort [Fishing] in Minnesota

September 24, 2014 11:44 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MB

While the primary content of this episode is recorded on location at Fox Lake Resort in Minnesota, the show starts with a story from our llama farm. You'll learn about one of my protective mama llamas, Velvet, who is still looking out for her daughter, Petals, who has long since grown into an adult llama. As I tell the story, my Connemara pony, Madison, interrupts and tries to get the attention on himself. Then, at Fox Lake Resort, I visit with Edwin and Sheryl Olson, in Marcell, Minnesota...

008 | Journey Through the Ultimate Reset 21-Day Cleanse

July 21, 2014 05:13 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

This episode is a conversation between me and Linda Brammer about the 21-day gentle cleanse Ultimate Reset. We walk listeners through their experiences doing a 21-day cleanse. We step through the Program Guide and share several tips learned along the way. You'll hear about the benefits gained from the change in eating habits and addition of the supplements during the 21 days. We both experienced weight loss and were feeling much better at the end of the experience. We also talk about sever...

Journey Through the Ultimate Reset 21-Day Cleanse from Beachbody

July 21, 2014 05:13 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MB

This episode is a conversation between me and Linda Brammer about the 21-day gentle cleanse Ultimate Reset. We walk listeners through their experiences doing a 21-day cleanse. We step through the Program Guide and share several tips learned along the way. You'll hear about the benefits gained from the change in eating habits and addition of the supplements during the 21 days. We both experienced weight loss and were feeling much better at the end of the experience. We also talk about sever...

007 | Healthy Living Tips From Mo Amin |Mixed Martial Arts

July 07, 2014 21:42 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

This episode covers a variety of topics including: Sounds of the early morning and late evening of Dawn of Dawn of Promise Farm My experiences with the Ultimate Reset, a 21-day gentle cleanse from Beachbody (up to Day 16 for this recording) An interview in Rhyno's Gym with trainer and coach, Mo Amin, who specializes in training fighters in mixed martial arts and people from all walks of life who want to improve fitness. He's had great fighters train with him including John Fitch! A st...

Healthy Living Tips From Mo Amin |Mixed Martial Artist and Coach of UFC Fighter Jon Fitch (retired)

July 07, 2014 21:42 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

This episode covers a variety of topics including: Sounds of the early morning and late evening of Dawn of Dawn of Promise Farm My experiences with the Ultimate Reset, a 21-day gentle cleanse from Beachbody (up to Day 16 for this recording) An interview in Rhyno's Gym with trainer and coach, Mo Amin, who specializes in training fighters in mixed martial arts and people from all walks of life who want to improve fitness. He's had great fighters train with him including Jon Fitch! (Jon is...

Tribute to Veterans on D-Day 70th Anniversary

June 06, 2014 12:33 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Episode 6 of Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris is a special tribute on the 70th anniversary of D-Day (WWII) to Lt. Col. James R. Maris and the men and women who fought for freedom in WWII. Lt. Col. Maris flew 30 missions in a B-24 bomber. His second mission was D-Day. You will hear his recounting of that day as read by his daughter Vickie.  In this episode, she also reads the story of Mission 23 which she wrote in conjunction with her dad for a posting on the website for the 392nd bomb group...

006 | Tribute to Veterans on D-Day 70th Anniversary

June 06, 2014 12:33 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Episode 6 of Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris is a special tribute on the 70th anniversary of D-Day (WWII) to Lt. Col. James R. Maris and the men and women who fought for freedom in WWII. Lt. Col. Maris flew 30 missions in a B-24 bomber. His second mission was D-Day. You will hear his recounting of that day as read by his daughter Vickie.  In this episode, she also reads the story of Mission 23 which she wrote in conjunction with her dad for a posting on the website for the 392nd bomb group...

Ride in the Tractor Cab With Roger Miller | Lucille Maris Tells a WWII Story

May 29, 2014 12:32 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

Vickie has the recorder on as she climbs into the cab of a John Deere to interview Roger Miller as he works ground to prepare it for planting in north central Indiana.   You’ll feel like you’re in the tractor cab too as you hear the engine running and the variety of beeps and signals emitted from the auto steer in the John Deere.   This interview was a way for Vickie to de-stress after a difficult week at work. Some of her favorite days of her career were from the time she spent in...

005 | Ride in the Tractor Cab With Roger Miller | Lucille Maris Tells a WWII Story

May 29, 2014 12:32 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Take a Sunday Ride in the Tractor Cab With Roger Miller | Learn About Auto Steer and GPS | Lucille Maris Shares a WWII Story About the Clausings   Vickie has the recorder on as she climbs into the cab of a John Deere to interview Roger Miller as he works ground to prepare it for planting in north central Indiana.   You’ll feel like you’re in the tractor cab too as you hear the engine running and the variety of beeps and signals emitted from the auto steer in the John Deere.   ...

004 | Relax on a Hike With Vickie and Her Llama, Heartsong

April 14, 2014 22:30 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MB

Hiking along the trails on the farm is one way that Vickie finds relief from stress after a busy day. She often takes one of the llamas with her for walking on the trails. They both benefit from walking for exercise, and at the same time enjoy each other’s company on the trail.    Vickie teaches you about llamas along the journey and describes the elements of nature that they encounter during the walk. Listen to the llama hum, the creek rushing by, the Sycamore leaves crunching under fo...

Relax on a Hike With Vickie and Her Llama, Heartsong

April 14, 2014 22:30 - 35 minutes - 33.4 MB

Hiking along the trails on the farm is one way that Vickie finds relief from stress after a busy day. She often takes one of the llamas with her for walking on the trails. They both benefit from walking for exercise, and at the same time enjoy each other’s company on the trail.    Vickie teaches you about llamas along the journey and describes the elements of nature that they encounter during the walk. Listen to the llama hum, the creek rushing by, the Sycamore leaves crunching under fo...

Health Counselor Mary Mitchell Discusses Healthy Eating

April 14, 2014 21:14 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

Mary Mitchell shares her wisdom from the time she was working as a health counselor. This conversation was conducted in early 2013, it has been repurposed for this show so that you can benefit from Mary’s insights. She shares several very useful tips and concepts for busy people who are striving to improve their eating habits. Her tips can help you in your weight loss journey as well. She addresses the primary and secondary foods. Before her conversation about secondary foods, Mary describe...

Health Counselor Mary Mitchell discusses healthy eating

April 14, 2014 21:14 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

Mary Mitchell, health counselor, shares wisdom in this interview with podcast host, Vickie Maris. While the conversation was conducted in early 2013, it has been repurposed for this show so that you can benefit from Mary’s insights. She shares several very useful tips and concepts for busy people who are striving to improve their eating habits. Her tips can help you in your weight loss journey as well. She addresses the primary and secondary foods. Before her conversation about secondary fo...

003 | Health Counselor Mary Mitchell Talks of Healthy Eating

April 14, 2014 21:14 - 30 minutes - 27.4 MB

Health Counselor Mary Mitchell Talks of Healthy Eating  | Also Hear WWII Story of B24s Waving Wings at Hotel Jayhawk   Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris   Mary Mitchell, health counselor, shares wisdom in this interview with podcast host, Vickie Maris. While the conversation was conducted in early 2013, it has been repurposed for Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris so that you can benefit from Mary’s insights. She shares several very useful tips and concepts for busy people who are st...

002 | Have You Ever Had a Llama in Your House?

March 24, 2014 03:46 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Have You Ever Had a Llama in Your House? Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris Podcast Episode HF2   Would You Like to Hear a Farm Story? In this episode, Vickie does a recording from a lawn chair in the snow by the barn as she is surrounded by her llamas. Her Connemara pony, Kerrymor Madison, stood next to the fence, just behind Vickie as she recorded. Jack Russell Terrier, Hope, joined the scene a few minutes in and contributed her two cents while the llamas were kissing her nose.  Y...

Have You Ever Had a Llama in Your House?

March 24, 2014 03:46 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Would You Like to Hear a Farm Story? For this episode, I took the handheld recorder out in the snow and sat near the barn with the llamas. My Connemara pony, Kerrymor Madison, stood next to the fence, and our Jack Russell Terrier, Hope, joined the conversation.   You’ll get to learn about life on the farm as I describe our one-eyed llama, Stunning, whom Madison is so careful with as he moves around her. I also describe the coloring of Primary Colors and how we send the fleeces, sheare...

Insights from Life in the 1940s and Tips on Eating Healthy from Lucille Maris

March 16, 2014 21:44 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MB

My mom, Lucille Maris, shares her secrets to keeping fit and healthy at age 91 ½ years (she is 99 at the time of this edit!). Lucille talks about eating healthy from the time she grew up in the 1920s to her diet of meals she prepares in the kitchen of her condo today which are for a gluten-free diet.    Lucille talks about outdoor activities in the one-room school house she attended to moving on to the large high school, Urbana High, where she played sports from 1936 to 1940. She was a...

Insights from life in the 1940s and tips on eating healthy from Lucille Maris

March 16, 2014 21:44 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MB

My mom, Lucille Maris, shares her secrets to keeping fit and healthy at age 91 ½ years (she is 97 at the time of this edit!). Lucille talks about eating healthy from the time she grew up in the 1920s to her diet of meals she prepares in the kitchen of her condo today which are for a gluten-free diet.    Lucille talks about outdoor activities in the one-room school house she attended to moving on to the large high school, Urbana High, where she played sports from 1936 to 1940. She was a...

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