Zipping – have you done it?  Traveled treetop to treetop on a large cable wire, high above the valley, river or jungle below?

The latest episode of Feel Good Living TV highlights Zip Line Adventure Tours, a company founded and owned by Bradd Morse. (who also happens to be a very good friend of my husband.) The five-minute clip includes an interview with Bradd and a look at some of the zips on the mid-mountain tour at Hunter Mountain in the Catskill Mountains.  This tour is perfect for families and beginners!

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If you watched the clip you’ll know that he is building two zipline tours at Hunter.  The second will be the longest in North America with a first zip that is 3000 feet long and about 500 feet high.  A hike to the top of Hunter Mountain allowed us to check out the starting zip (still under construction).  Admittedly, I felt scared just looking at it!

Bradd also built and owns a zipline tour company in Montego Bay, Jamaica where the longest zip is 1600 feet across and about 300 feet high.  Check out his Jamaica Zip Line adventure tour. Below is a short clip from our trip two years ago.

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Adventures like this are a true test of strength, fear, ability to take risks (calculated) and trust. I know it’s not for everyone, but if you are an adventure seeker, I highly recommend trying a zipline – where ever you may travel!

In the Catskills?  Check out New York Zipline Adventure Tours at Hunter Mountain

In Jamaica?  Check out Jamaica Zipline Adventure Tours in Montego Bay

In New Hampshire? Check out Alpine ZipLine Adventures in the White Mountains (Near Loon and Franconia Notch)

The above links are not affiliate links, nor do I get compensated for this post.  I chose to highlight Bradd and his zipline because I think “zipping” is a feel good living activity that provides a big lesson in fear, trust and confidence building. We received a private tour because my husband and Bradd have been friends for close to thirty years!

Have you ever zipped or participated in another type of adventure seeking activity?  What is your favorite?  What’s on your list?

I’m so excited about this episode of Feel Good Living TV – we’re making fresh, homemade mozzarella cheese!  My friend and colleague Paula Harris is co-founder of WH Cornerstone Investments, a Wealth Management firm, by day and by night and weekend is locally dubbed the Mozarella Maven!

And on this episode she teaches us how to make homemade mozzarella in 30 minutes!  You have to watch this, it’s ridiculously easy, needing only 4 ingredients, a stove top and microwave oven.  A no brainer for those looking to have more control over the foods they eat.

To learn more about how to make your own cheese visit the New England Cheese Making Supply Company.  They provide everything you need to get started including your ingredients (there are only 4!) and your mozzarella cheese recipe.

I hope you enjoy this episode – it was a fun one for me.  Thank you Paula for taking the time.  And a big thank you to Roomescapes Luxury Design Center in Rockland, MA for the use of their live kitchen!

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The winter season is full of comfort foods – hearty soups and stews, foods to keep us warm and insulated during a cold season. Winter is over and it’s time to come out of hibernation.  And to help prepare you for a healthy and energetic spring and summer season Health Coach Kathleen Ogar of Infinite Health and Wellness in Hanover, Massachusetts has just the thing – a Spring Cleanse.  During this interview, Kathleen, a homeopath, acupressurist and holistic health counselor, talks about the benefits of cleansing, the healthy way. She believes in a food based cleanse that, when you get to the bottom of it, is really about ridding the body of processed foods. And she’s got an every day practical approach. Having spent many years in the corporate world before heading into wellness full-time (a woman after my own heart) she gets the busy, hectic professional lifestyle.

If you or someone you know has ever considered a “cleanse” or what might be commonly referred to in popular magazines as a “detox”, I invite you to listen to what Kathleen has to say before you make any decisions.  She is a firm believer in a food-based cleanse to flush out any toxins, increase your energy, and have you ready for a new season.  Cleansing your body isn’t about starving your body, it’s about treating it as the strong temple it is!

The information in this segment represents the opinions of the people being interviewed only.  This is for informational purposes only and should not be considered personal nutritional or health advice.  Please consult a physician before beginning any health, fitness or nutritional program to ensure it is appropriate for you.

Learn more about Kathleen, her background, upcoming Spring Cleanse program and services at www.yourinfinitewellness.com.

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In this episode of Feel Good Living TV I interview local business coach, Jennifer Kauffman about how she benefits from a quiet sitting practice.  The benefits of a silent practice are hard to quantify and something you have to truly experience to believe. In this segment Jen shares her struggles, how she overcame them as well as some of the benefits she’s experienced both personally and professionally as a result of her practice.  And I might add, her practice is different depending on her needs: sometimes she focuses on her breathing in more of a meditation, sometimes she visualizes her day, sometimes she seeks answers to a question.  Whichever form of silence she chooses, she says her productivity goes up on those days.

You may not think you don’t have time for a silent practice, but the truth is, you may be missing out on more by not having one.  Listen and watch the interview below.

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Have you recently become the caregiver of an aging or ill person?  On this episode of Feel Good Living TV, I interview Hingham-based Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney Leanna Hamill about her new program designed to help you feel less overwhelmed if you’ve recently found yourself in the position of caregiver.  Leanna’s program will help you identify the action steps you need to take to make sure everyone involved is taken care of, including you as the caregiver.

Leanna works with families primarily in Eastern Massachusetts.  If you are not in this area, I encourage you to read her blog or get in touch with her and she might be able to refer you elsewhere.  Her blog offers a lot of valuable information about Elder Law and Estate Planning.  Plus, Leanna is a great person to work with – compassionate and caring.

The interview is 10 minutes and provides a bit more information about her “Overwhelmed” program, which you can read more about on her site Hamill Law Office and then click the tab “Overwhelmed?“  You can also call her at Phone: 781.749.2284.

When you and your family are well taken care of, that is feel-good living.

Today’s local feel good living highlight is with the Reverend Cathi Burke, co-owner of the Heart of Reiki/Heavenly Messenger Center in Hanover, MA.

I met Cathi through a networking referral and we instantly hit it off. I had the pleasure of interviewing her about one of her many skills , EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique.  EFT is a healing method that involves tapping various points on the body.  During our conversation Cathi teaches us (yes, there is practice involved!) tapping points to help manage fear, anxiety, stress, build confidence and even curb food cravings!  The interview runs about 20 minutes long, but in a lot of it you actually get to practice tapping.  If you’ve never heard of EFT or if you have and are curious, this segment may help answer some questions. I hope you check it out.

For more information about Cathi Burke:

Heart of Reiki Center
720 Washington St, Hanover MA
781-871-1740
email: angels8888 (at) comcast (dot) net

Stacey takes you on a hike to Blue Hills in Massachusetts.  Explore the trails, enjoy the views of the Boston from the summit, and listen to what a volunteer has to say about the Trailside Museum and the friendly owl sitting on his shoulder.