In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with nutritionist Sophie Anson to discuss the evolving landscape of nutrition, health, and longevity. The conversation explores topics such as the importance of gut health, the essential elements necessary for weight loss, and the building blocks of a healthy diet. Sophie also offers her perspective on recent developments like GLP-1 agonists, Ozempic, and fecal transplants for weight loss. Tune in for an informative discussion on how nutrition impacts our overall well-being and longevity.

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In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with John Rivers (founder of 4 Rivers Smokehouse and 4Roots Farm) for a conversation that delves into John's passion for creating a more sustainable food system, his innovative approaches to farming and nutrition education, and how his faith has guided him through challenges. John shares his inspiring journey of reinvention from healthcare executive to restaurateur and philanthropist, and why he's made it his mission to combat food insecurity, improve health outcomes through diet, and educate the next generation on where their food comes from. This uplifting discussion showcases how one person's vision can make a lasting positive impact on their community and beyond.

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How do we honor our friends' legacies? This week on Celebrations Chatter, Jim welcomes Andrew Cotto, founder of Appetito Magazine and author of "Pasta Mike," a touching novela written as a tribute to his late best friend. In this episode, Andrew shares the inspiring story of friendship behind the book, and why he felt it was important for him to write it. Andrew and Jim also explore Andrew's career as an author and publisher, his passion for Italian food, and other topics related to connection, such as family and the role of faith.

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As we approach International Friendship Day, it is a great time to think about being intentional in our relationships so that we can show our dearest friends how we care. Jim is joined today by friends Dick Auletta, Larry Zarin, and frequent guest of the show Dr. George S. Everly Jr, to continue our exploration into friendship and connection. They discuss why strong communication is essential for maintaining friendships, unpack the psychology and science behind connection and relationships, weigh whether social media is a positive force for connection or a negative source of isolation, and explore many topics related to friendship and relationships.

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As we continue our focus on friendship, we turn our attention next toward how it relates to kindness. By being kind to one another, we can strengthen our friendships and build stronger connections with those around us. In this episode, Stuart Muszynski discusses his journey and the incredible work he's doing with the Values-in-Action Foundation and Kindland. Stuart shares his personal story of overcoming health challenges and how it led him to create Project Love and Kindland, programs that work with groups of people to make our culture and our country a better, kinder place. We talk about the impact of kindness and the effects he has seen Kindland have on program participants: increasing graduation rates, reducing disciplinary actions, and creating changes in attitude; as well as how he hopes to expand his mission to make a better tomorrow through kindness.

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Dr. Jan Yager, a sociologist and author who has written several books on how friendship and relationships enrich our lives, visits Celebrations Chatter to discuss how friends enrich our lives. This episode explores why having friends is so important to our well-being, how men and women experience friendship differently, what social media can do to help (and hurt) our relationships, and much more.

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Celebrate 90 years of Harry & David's delectable pears and edible gifts with Celebrations Chatter. Jim visits Medford, Oregon's Rogue Valley to spend time with the incredible individuals who make Harry & David happen every day. In this episode, long-standing members of the Harry & David team share what the company means to them, the relationships they've formed along the way, their outlook on the future ahead, and a few of their favorite Harry & David products.

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On this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with Michael Clinton, author, photographer, and former magazine publishing executive, for a discussion on aging and longevity. Michael shares lessons from his bestselling book "ROAR Into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It's Too Late)," which provides readers with techniques and guidance for finding purpose as they age. Together, Jim and Michael discuss how individuals and society adapt to increasingly longer lifespans, and how our mindset impacts our experience and aging as we approach our later years.

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How can businesses make a positive impact in the world? Chris Carneal, Founder of Booster Enterprises, shares how his interest in entrepreneurship led him to create a company that upholds his values of faith, family, and work. In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Chris and Jim discuss the relationship between principles and career, the power of family and faith, and how Booster Enterprises creates positive change for the schools it serves.

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Filmmaker and The Skin Deep Founder Topaz Adizes joins Jim to share insights on communication and relationships. The conversation explores Topaz's journey from filmmaking to becoming an experience design architect, and how he uses his platform to help people strengthen their connections through deep conversations. Topaz and Jim also discuss the ways in which digital tools have changed the way we communicate, being deliberate in your relationships, and showing up for yourself so you can show up for others.

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