185: Kiki’s Top 20 Reads

Ready to soar this year by reading books?  Want to live healthier and happier…this show is about you and words and how they make your life more wonderful.

Today's Lexi: 

Βιβλίο – Vivlio – Book

In Today’s Episode:

“Reading has many positive health benefits. Reading every day may lead to a longer life, slower cognitive decline, improved sleep, reduced stress, and more.”

Let’s read!

Today, Kiki shares her favorite books and offers tips about book clubs and more. 

2025 can be a year of growth when you read lots of books!

Credits:

Music: Spiro Dussias

Vocals: Zabrina Hay

Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary

🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at KefiLife.com!🫒

Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul!

Insta: @kefilife_

For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness, connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils: my.doterra.com/kefilife.

This episode made possible in part by:

The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis — Ranked #1

LTLawChicago.com

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

184: Happy 2025!

Happy 2025 New Year Greeting From Kiki!   

Credits:

Music: Spiro Dussias

Vocals: Zabrina Hay

Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary

🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at KefiLife.com!🫒

Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul!

Insta: @kefilife_

For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness, connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils: my.doterra.com/kefilife.

This episode made possible in part by:

The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis — Ranked #1

LTLawChicago.com

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

183: Greek Holiday Traditions

The holidays are better celebrated with traditions.  Kiki shares the Greek Holiday Traditions of family, faith and food with you and yours during this episode.

Today's Lexi: 

Πίστη – Pisti – Faith

In Today’s Episode:

Traditions run deep in many households, especially those of Greek homes.  The holidays are a beautiful time to celebrate the traditions you have developed or follow.

In the Greek culture there are so many beautiful and symbolic traditions, but for the sake of time, today Kefi L!fe will share the top three pillar:

Enjoy the conversation and build on it if you wish!

Ola Kala!

Credits:

Music: Spiro Dussias

Vocals: Zabrina Hay

Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary

🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at KefiLife.com!🫒

Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul!

Insta: @kefilife_

For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness, connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils: my.doterra.com/kefilife.

This episode made possible in part by:

The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis — Ranked #1

LTLawChicago.com

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

182: Tribute to Loved Ones Lost and Remembered 

What can we do to ease the pain of loss?  Memory Eternal a beautiful tribute to those we miss.

Today's Lexi: 

Φόρος – Foros – Tribute

In Today’s Episode:

It’s starting to happen…people and pets I absolutely love and adore are passing away. Because I love with all my heart, the void of these lost loved ones becomes prevalent during the holidays. 

Maybe you have experienced this, losing a loved one? 

One way we can move from sorrow to joy is to keep their memory alive.  We miss the essence, energy and personality of our loved ones whom we adored, so let us then remember them with tangible and positive actions.     

Kiki shares ways to put into play positive actions like...

Check out this episode for warm and endearing ways to keep your loved one’s memory alive and intact.

Credits:

Music: Spiro Dussias

Vocals: Zabrina Hay

Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary

🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at KefiLife.com!🫒

Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul!

Insta: @kefilife_

For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness, connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils: my.doterra.com/kefilife.

This episode made possible in part by:

The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis — Ranked #1

LTLawChicago.com

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

181: Gratitude — Kefi Style 

Yiasas! Friends—Happy Thanksgiving to you. You got yours truly Kiki Vale live with a special Kefi l!fe message:

I'm grateful for you!!!

At the end of 2024 Kefi L!fe the podcast is nearing a four-year anniversary. I could not keep going if it were not for you, your support and your listenership.

There are big announcements coming next year about Kefi L!fe, but in the meantime I will be offering you something very special. Listen to this episode to learn what I want to give you.

God Bless You and Yours! 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Credits:

Music: Spiro Dussias

Vocals: Zabrina Hay

Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary

🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at KefiLife.com!🫒

Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul!

Insta: @kefilife_

For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness, connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils: my.doterra.com/kefilife.

This episode made possible in part by:

The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis — Ranked #1

LTLawChicago.com

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

180: Q4 Wellness Check

It’s a Q4 – fourth quarter – wellness check for your health.  Kiki helps you plan a successful end of year with actions to preserve your mind, body and spirit sanity.

Today's Lexi: 

Ευεξία – Evexia – Wellness

In Today’s Episode:

There are four quarters in a calendar year.  How you plan those are indicative of the success you will enjoy or not enjoy.  Today, Kiki analyzes quarter 4 or Q4 for a look at how to end well. 

All this and more to be explored during Q4 Wellness Check!

Credits:

Music: Spiro Dussias

Vocals: Zabrina Hay

Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary

🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at KefiLife.com!🫒

Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul!

Insta: @kefilife_

For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness, connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils: my.doterra.com/kefilife.

This episode made possible in part by:

The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis — Ranked #1

LTLawChicago.com

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

179: The Four Pillars of Weight Loss – Lessons Learned

Proven strategies, tips and experience which shed light on the safe and effective way to lose weight and keep it off for good.  This episode is authentically from the heart.

Today's Lexi: 

Μικρό – Mikro – Small

In Today’s Episode:

Kiki shares with you her personal weight loss journey focusing on four pillars.  As an Integrative Nutrition graduate, she also shares what she learned on the program to live a balanced life with one of the components focusing weight management. 

What are some of the tools she uses?

Which workout is best?

Is there a specific diet that works better than others?

Which studies discuss the importance of the Mediterranean Diet?

Get ready...get set...let's lose weight!

Credits:

Music: Spiro Dussias

Vocals: Zabrina Hay

Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary

🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at KefiLife.com!🫒

Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul!

Insta: @kefilife_

For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness, connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils: my.doterra.com/kefilife.

This episode made possible in part by:

The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis — Ranked #1

LTLawChicago.com

and

Kingdom Farms Wholesale Meats

KingdomFarms.com

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

178: Feel Better with Natural Remedies

Would you love to feel better without the side effects and harshness of pills? Today we introduce you to natural remedies to relieve you, support your health and make you feel better naturally.

Today's Lexi: 

Πονοκέφαλο – Ponokefalo – Headahce

In Today’s Episode:

The Chinese, Egyptians, and ancient Greeks each prescribe to a method of feeling better through the use of natural remedies.

What are natural remedies? Medicinal products in which the active ingredient is derived from natural sources of plant, mineral, bacteria, or animal. 

Natural remedies can help in a plethora of symptoms from bruises, to burns and flu to headache.

Natural remedies are easier on the body than synthetic meds, and they yield minimal side effects. 

As we move through fall and inch towards winter, I’d like to share a few of my regularly used foods which can act as remedies. 

This episode is produced with your wellness in mind.

Today's Ola Kala Moment:

Fortify your immune system.

Credits:

Music: Spiro Dussias

Vocals: Zabrina Hay

Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary

🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at KefiLife.com!🫒

Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul!

Insta: @kefilife_

For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness, connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils: my.doterra.com/kefilife.

This episode made possible in part by:

The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis — Ranked #1

LTLawChicago.com

and

Kingdom Farms Wholesale Meats

KingdomFarms.com

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

177: Ithaki — The Journey Home

Join Kiki this week as she shares highlights of her self-discovery voyage to Ithaka, Athens and Meteora in Greece.

Kiki in Greece

Today's Lexi: 

Θάλασσα – Thalassa – Sea

In Today’s Episode:

This episode is the story of “Live a life you will remember.”

A wedding invitation to take place on the mythical and magical island of Ithaka prompts Kiki to pack her bags and head overseas.  The idea of visiting the island that is famous from Homer’s classic poem, The Odyssey, gives momentum to the idea of self-discovery. 

Hear about ancient life of Athenians, the Agora and Plaka.  What’s it like to see a world class ballet at the Herodian Théâtre at the Acropolis?

Have you heard of Meteora or Kefalonia?  How about food and sailing on the island of Ithaka?

In the end, what did Kiki discover about herself and staying Ola Kala, All is Well?

Hear about all of it and more during Kefi L!fe episode 177.

Today's Ola Kala Moment:

Slow down!

Credits:

Music: Spiro Dussias

Vocals: Zabrina Hay

Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary

🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at KefiLife.com!🫒

Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul!

Insta: @kefilife_

For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness, connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils: my.doterra.com/kefilife.

This episode made possible in part by:

The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis — Ranked #1

LTLawChicago.com

and

Kingdom Farms Wholesale Meats

KingdomFarms.com

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

176: The Power of Positive

 Today is a lesson in Positivity.

In front of Agia Irini

Today's Lexi: 

Πιστεύω – Pistevo – Believe

In Today’s Episode:

Positive thoughts breed positive experiences and a positive life.

People all over the world seek positivity, but negative thoughts do not discriminate. No matter the size color or gender, the negative has a way of creeping in and taking over at times.

What to do?

Happy, positive, and joyful is my topic this week.

Today's Ola Kala Moment:

As you think, so you shall be.

Credits:

Music: Spiro Dussias

Vocals: Zabrina Hay

Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary

🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at KefiLife.com!🫒

Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul!

Insta: @kefilife_

For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness, connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils: my.doterra.com/kefilife.

This episode made possible in part by:

The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis — Ranked #1

LTLawChicago.com

and

Kingdom Farms Wholesale Meats

KingdomFarms.com

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.