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'Covid-Texting’? Bringing My Ithaca College Girls 'group' texting to life on the show.

The Debbie Nigro Show

Release Date: 05/20/2020

More Parts Than a Chicken Nugget—and Still Rocking Life show art More Parts Than a Chicken Nugget—and Still Rocking Life

The Debbie Nigro Show

Some conversations stop you in your tracks—in the very best way. This Wellness Wednesday on The Debbie Nigro Show, I met a man whose story is the definition of still in the game. Meet B.J. Odom—radio veteran, comedian, podcaster, author, and a living, breathing miracle. B.J. has survived two transplants (a heart and a kidney), multiple surgeries, radiation treatments, and a lifetime of medical curveballs that started before he was even two years old. Doctors once told his parents he likely wouldn’t live past his teens. He’s now 70 years young… and funnier than ever. His...

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“Leave It to Norwegians in Florida to Convince Me Cold Weather Is Good for Me” show art “Leave It to Norwegians in Florida to Convince Me Cold Weather Is Good for Me”

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Some of the best radio & podcast conversations start exactly where you don’t expect them to…like poolside in Florida—in bathing suits, no makeup, and not a business card in sight. That’s how I met Kari Berit—in what I call a “Random Run-In.” Kari and her hubby were on two lounge chairs in the sun at a hotel pool in Florida. The only other slice of sun not being blocked by our mutual hotel building was hitting a lounge chair right next to them. This cold, pale New Yorker wanted that only other sunny spot, but I didn’t want to be a too-close lounger (kinda the same as a...

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Time to Spread Joy (and Maybe Some Deductible Dollars): Who You Givin’ To? show art Time to Spread Joy (and Maybe Some Deductible Dollars): Who You Givin’ To?

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Year-End Giving Reminder:  The last few weeks of the year are when most charitable giving happens — people feel more generous, tax benefits kick in for those who itemize, and many folks use year-end bonuses or appreciated stock to support causes they believe in. It’s the perfect moment to make a meaningful impact, especially with an organization that stretches every donor dollar farther than you ever could on your own.   Why United Way Might Be One of the Smartest Ways to Give Back To Business Monday You know how I like to start a Monday: a little caffeine, a little...

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Fun, Fast “Wellness Wednesday” highlights from The Debbie Nigro Show aka 'Keeping the Live in Alive!' show art Fun, Fast “Wellness Wednesday” highlights from The Debbie Nigro Show aka 'Keeping the Live in Alive!'

The Debbie Nigro Show

Once a week I do my best to share information that I come across that might benefit others like me trying harder at "Keeping the Live in Alive!"  I've posted the entire live Wellness Wednesday radio show here but in case youre in a hurry, I've summed up this week’s show highlights.  #CrepeConfession: My only use of the word 'crepe' used to be in combination with the word 'paper' as in  'crepe paper' until father time starting beating the tar out of my good looks. I didn't realize what a big problem crepe had become for the world. Now I'm doing my part to try and correct...

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Fun, fast “Wellness Wednesday” highlights from The Debbie Nigro Show—aka 'Keeping the Live in Alive!' show art Fun, fast “Wellness Wednesday” highlights from The Debbie Nigro Show—aka 'Keeping the Live in Alive!'

The Debbie Nigro Show

Once a week I do my best to share information that I come across that  might benefit others like me trying harder at "Keeping the Live in Alive!"  I've posted the entire live Wellness Wednesday radio show here but in case youre in a hurry, I've summed up this weeks show highlights.  #CrepeConfession: My only use of the word 'crepe' used to be in combination with the word 'paper' as in  'crepe paper' until father time starting beating the tar out of my good looks. I didn't realize what a big problem crepe had become for the world. Now I'm doing my part to try and...

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Human Connection Is Medicine. Celebrate “Talk to a Stranger Week” with Pete Bombaci of GenWell show art Human Connection Is Medicine. Celebrate “Talk to a Stranger Week” with Pete Bombaci of GenWell

The Debbie Nigro Show

Every once in a while, the universe taps you on the shoulder and says, “Here ya go … this one’s one of yours.” That’s exactly what happened when I discovered Pete Bombaci, Founder & CEO of GenWell, Canada’s Human Connection Movement — and the man behind Talk To A Stranger Week, happening November 24–30 in Canada. As many of you know, I’m the author of How To Talk To Strangers: Advice From a Professional Stranger Talker, so when I found out about Pete’s work, I thought, “Yup. This is my kinda guy. He won't be a stranger for long! "...

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Human Connection Is Medicine. Celebrate “Talk to a Stranger Week” with Pete Bombaci of GenWell. show art Human Connection Is Medicine. Celebrate “Talk to a Stranger Week” with Pete Bombaci of GenWell.

The Debbie Nigro Show

Every once in a while, the universe taps you on the shoulder and says, “Here ya go … this one’s one of yours.” That’s exactly what happened when I discovered Pete Bombaci, Founder & CEO of GenWell, Canada’s Human Connection Movement — and the man behind Talk To A Stranger Week, happening November 24–30 in Canada. As many of you know, I’m the author of How To Talk To Strangers: Advice From a Professional Stranger Talker, so when I found out about Pete’s work, I thought, “Yup. This is my kinda guy. He won't be a stranger for long! " LOL  Pete and I are...

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Why a Virtual Assistant Might Be the Best Business Decision You Haven’t Made Yet show art Why a Virtual Assistant Might Be the Best Business Decision You Haven’t Made Yet

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Are you overwhelmed, overextended, and still thinking “Eh, I’ll just do it myself—it’s faster”? Yes? Well the right answer should be NO.  That’s entrepreneur delusion talking. I know I am one and I'm not the best dekgator and yes I too try and do far too many things myself. On The Debbie Nigro Show, I linked up with the fabulous Jenna Eichholtz, partner at VA Growth Solutions, who popped in from Pennsylvania to drop some serious wisdom about delegating like a boss—without actually becoming a bossy boss. Here’s the big takeaway: You don’t need a full team… you...

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From Courtroom to Bagel Boss: How Beth George Is Training a New Wave of Bagel Entrepreneurs show art From Courtroom to Bagel Boss: How Beth George Is Training a New Wave of Bagel Entrepreneurs

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I always try and bring the sunshine and some good energy and often I like to bring some good bagels. Today if you use your 'smellavision' link ( only kidding there is none - yet lol ) it smells like fresh bagels! I want you to meet Beth George, former attorney turned bagel whisperer and owner of Bagel-ish in Beacon, NY, and wow… this woman is rising dough and raising entrepreneurs. Beth’s origin story is pure heart: in 2006 she started baking to help her son manage health and behavioral issues—researching the gut–brain connection long before it was trendy. That journey led her...

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Sometimes a Simple Act of Kindness Is the Miracle Someone Needs to Move Forward show art Sometimes a Simple Act of Kindness Is the Miracle Someone Needs to Move Forward

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 On this week’s Keeping the “Live” in Alive segment of The Debbie Nigro Show, I was joined by my longtime gal pal (though we’ve never actually met in person!) Linda Arroz, who’s on an inspiring new mission in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Linda is helping raise funds for a short social impact film called Awakening Georgie — a powerful narrative about the hidden struggles of traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors and the miracles that can come from compassion. “Thirty percent of injury-related deaths in the U.S. are caused by a traumatic brain injury. That’s a lot. We need to...

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‘Covid-Texting'? I'm sure many of you like me, have been 'group' texting during this nightmare with your various crews of family and friends. I decided today to bring my college girl 'group" texts to life on the show. A 'slice of life' insight as to what is going on with a few of them behind the scenes. Our texts range from 'very serious' to hilarious both necessary to stay safe and sane. The photo of my Ithaca College group text 'crew' was taken last year on a fun girls trip. The three on the left will join me today. The rest are radio chickens. Donna Teichner (Far left joining 11:40am EST) is exhausting herself working around the clock remotely helping 'desperate' families in need on Long Island, NY. There are many - says Donna who's the Assistant Vice President at FCA- Family and Children's Association, Long Island. Yesterday alone a poor Mom of 2 plus taking care of a nephew lost her husband the sole family earner and has no money for the funeral or rent going forward. I posted Donna's FCA emergency information flyer information here. Ellen Israel (2nd from left may check in 11:50 if she's off her conference call) couldn't take another day captive in her NYC apt after a major water leak and mold and fled to relatives in Fla. Seems removing 'mold' is considered a necessity during Covid 19- putting back an apt into one piece after ..not! 
Robin Fand (3rd left in photo joins 11:20am EST) is a small business owner in NJ who publishes 3 local newspapers called 'The Connection Magazines'. The Connection Magazines /Warren-Watchung Edition /Bernards-Ridge Edition/ Bridgewater-Somerville Edition. The magazines are supported by local advertisers - but nothing is open so obviously there's nothing to advertise. She's published this month anyway, but what's next?
The other gals who didn't want to talk include : Tina Erardi who was the birthday girl in the middle ; Lori Wruble front on the right who always talks so I have no idea why she's not on, and Sue Lemonier who is also is a chatterbox but not today. Me in the back very blond that day ...will talk on.
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Ellen Israel
Lori Slater Wrubel
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Ithaca College
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