Talk About Extraordinary Service!
The Debbie Nigro Show
If you like TV Chef Robert Irvine you’ll really love him for what he’s doing for Veterans as a tireless philanthropic supporter - in tandem with an AMAZING firm on Wall Street called Roberts & Ryan which is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Broker Dealer that donates 7-10% of their revenue to Veteran Focused non-profits! One incredible thing they are doing is raising money to be able to give as many wheelchair bound disabled veterans as possible an IBOT. The IBOT is a Personal Mobility device that combines balance and motion to provide a unique eye level experience in mobility. Giving...
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Girl Power: Word Of Mouth
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'Wellness Wednesday' Sponsor Member Spotlight! Cathy Armentano Official Court Reporter For The NYS Unified Court System! (Don't you always wonder how the heck those court reporters get every word in court on that little machine?) I asked Cathy who's an ol' fun pal to join me on my show after I heard she joined 'Healthy Fit' The Health Club for Women' after hearing me talk about it on the air. I was thrilled when she contacted me to tell me 'it saved her' and that her daughter even joined too. I love when I inspire people to do better for themselves with the information I share....
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BitCoin: Rubicon CEO Says It's "Early"
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Common Sense Crypto? Is there such a thing? You've seen the headlines about 'Bitcoin I'm sure. This was the one from the NY Times the other day. "Bitcoin Plummets Below $20,000 For First Time Since Late 2020". Some will say I told you so! Others like Rubicon CEO Greg Johnson will say it's 'early' and still a huge opportunity. I went to hear him talk. He has some impressive food for thought on the subject. Listen in to hear what I heard when Greg joins me for this conversation then you decide. Rubicon Crypto features two portfolios consisting only of...
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Hosting a Vacation Rental Is...Hilarious?
The Debbie Nigro Show
What’s it like to host a vacation rental ? Hilarious according to Jan Mcinnis. So she wrote a one woman show about it. Its' called SUPERHOSTESS and Jan's performing it out in LA. But thats not her only gig! Jan’s always wanted to be a comedian.When she was about 10 years old, she told her parents that once she turned 16, she was going to “buy a motorcycle, ride cross-country to Los Angeles, and become a comedian.” Her parents didn’t agree with that idea, so she ended up graduating from Virginia Tech and having a marketing career for over a decade before getting on stage. Today, over...
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Female Officer Has 'Moves' To Stay Fit
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Police Officer Ami Postiglione Has To Stay Healthy & Fit and she has a special place in her heart for the women’s gym HealthyFit in Mamaroneck NY. This Harrison, N.Y. police officer joins me on this Wellness Wednesday show today for a @healthyfitny member spotlight. I would imagine her job ias a police officer is stressful these days and that she needs to be extra fit for it. When I asked how Ami how she would describe her occupation, she said, “well it’s not ordinary”! In spite of the challenges in the world Ami loves her job and feels lucky working for such a great...
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'Money Girl' Says 80% Feelin $ Pain
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MORE THAN 80% OF CONSUMERS ARE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY INFLATION. BUY NOW PAY LATER? LAURA ADAMS, Author and Host of “The Money Girl” Podcast joined me to talk about how inflation is a growing worry for Americans across the country. And it's not just the high gas prices. Many people are putting off expenses like going to the doctor, dental work, home repairs, car repairs, etc. because of financial concerns. In fact, according to a new Harris Poll, more than two-thirds of US consumers (67%) have delayed necessary services/purchases due to inflation. Laura says, If you have a...
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Meet NY's Top Cannabis Lawyers
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New York is projected to become the nation's second largest legal cannabis market after California with an estimated $4.2 billion market within 5 years. BUT as of now there are still a LOT of of very 'gray' legal areas being worked on. You can legally possess up to 3oz. of cannabis in NY and you can legally consume it and legally gift it, but you cannot legally sell it for adult use ...yet. So when will NY see it's first dispensaries open? Most likely October according to New Yorks Most Sought After Cannabis Lawyers who are rampng up for what's to come. 'Prince Lobel' the nations most...
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Wanted: Role Models For Pediatric Cancer Kids
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Wanted: 'Role Models' in The Following Categories To Walk The Runway With Children Fighting Pediatric Cancer. 'Fashion Funds The Cure' Returns to ‘The Westchester’ in White Plains, NY on Saturday June 4th. One Of the highlights of this amazing event fundraiser for The is when the kids fighting cancer get to walk the runway with a role model of their dream job of what they want to be when they grow up. If you fit one of the categories below and would feel great about walking the runaway with one of the kids and making their day let us know. Chief Programs and Operations...
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'Sticky Floors' Hold Women Back
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Becky Shambaugfh knows a thing or two about helping women rise to the top. She's the President of SHAMBAUGH LEADERSHIP and Founder of Women in Leadership and Learning. She asks ...Have you ever felt "stuck" in your career- thought you'd hit the "glass ceiling?" Rebecca Shambaugh knows what really stops women - not the glass ceilings, rather it's "the sticky floors." Rebecca has great insight into how to change your beliefs, assumptions and behaviors that aren't working for you anymore...so you can achieve your wildest dreams! Rebecca Shambaugh is a Leadership Expert,...
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Don't Be Dense About Dense Breasts
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Did you know nearly half of all women aged 40+ who have mammograms are told they have dense breasts? What's a gal supposed to do with that information? Pay more attention to her breast health for one. Many women have no clue that having dense breasts can increase their risk of breast cancer. Dense breasts can also make cancer more difficult to detect on a mammogram, leading to missed or underdiagnosed cancers, which can contribute to breast cancer mortality. Bayer Radiology released new survey results that uncovered gaps in knowledge among women with dense breasts, pointing to a...
info_outlineDieticians on Tik Tok Are Begging People To Stop Dieting. According to CNN health, the anti-diet dieticians want to steer people away from what they call "diet culture," which they say prioritizes smaller sizes over health and drastic restriction over lifestyle changes.
Which brings me to todays' podcast segment about healthy food swaps.
Simple ways you can swap some snacks and drinks and nut butters you may be having regulalrly, for some other versions that are healthier and less processed.
I asked Jess Caruso, Personal Trainer & Instructor at HealthyFit for Women in Mamaroneck, NY to come up with some simple food swaps to do quickly for a healthier diet. I love her list.
Jess, is a Nutrition Health Coach, Mindfulness Educator and Mentor and has over 20 years of experience in the career field of wellness. She's worked in many different settings, and has experience with people of all ages and clients with many different goals. She's taught in schools, and even provided yoga and meditation at the Westchester County NY Correctional facility.
Her philosophy with regard to wellness? Keep the body moving with variety and enjoyment!
Her primary health coaching focus? Helping clients with clean eating, lifestyle changes and choosing more of a natural approach to improve their overall health.
Jess Caruso shares some good tips on this Wellness Wednesday conversation podcast.