175: Nighttime Routine 

 This week we are pulling back the covers and getting back to the basics of a good night’s sleep.

Today's Lexi: 

Υπνος – Ypnos – Sleep

In Today’s Episode:

When you were a child did your mom or dad read you a bedtime story? Did you have a special way to fall asleep or did you fall asleep once your head hit the pillow?

This week we are pulling back the covers and getting back to the basics of a good night’s sleep.

Folks, it’s time to reclaim your nighttime routine and get in the habit of happy, restful and sound zzzz’s.

Today, Institute of Integrative Nutrition graduate Kiki Vale shares several habits to get you snoozing through the night. 

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.

174: How and Why Ancient Greece is Still Relevant Today

On today’s episode. Archeologist Dr. Georgios Koukovasilis joins the podcast to share how ancient Greece is everywhere in the modern world.

Dr. Georgios Koukovasilis

 Georgios and Kiki 

Today's Lexi: 

Ancient – Αρχαίος – Archaíos

In Today’s Episode:

During Kiki’s summer visit to the Temple of Poseidon she had the great honor to meet and connect with a wonderful archologist. 

Dr. Koukovasilis – PhD in Classical Art and Archeology – is a wealth of education, passion and knowledge regarding the ancient word and how it is everywhere we look and how we live in the modern world.

Today meet Dr. Koukovasilis and discover how do we define archeology?  What drew Dr. Georgios to this field and how and why is Classical life relevant today.  

Can we draw conclusions about humanity and well-being by looking back?  

How can we move forward with progress and confidence?

All this and more during episode 174.

Resources:

• Georgios Koukovasilis | Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece (Harvard)

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.

173: Hoosier Sister — Make A House A Home

On today’s episode Kiki fills you in on the blessed and beautiful ways to create a home you and yours will thrive in every day.

Gretchen and Kiki

Today's Lexi: 

Φωτογραφία - Fotografía - Photo

In Today’s Episode:

Q: What exactly makes a house a home?

A: The things you find inside, beginning with the people and their favorite stuff.    

The people of a home do best when they wake up and retire at night to a peaceful and personal space which nourishes the mind, body and spirit.

Each space is filled with their personal and custom things resembling a lifestyle which energizes and yet soothes and comforts.

Today learn all about making a house a home with the help of Hoosier Sister Shop in Carmel, Indiana and the Kefi L!fe guidelines.

Resources:

Hoosier Sister

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.

172: Kiki’s Greece Guide - 2024

Join Kiki in Greece as she discovers hot spots in Loutraki, Nafplio, Rhodes, Symi and Cape Sounio.

Today's Lexi: 

Αρχαίος - Archaios - Archaios

In Today’s Episode:

Friends in Kefi this week you will be energized in the mind, the body and the soul when you journey with Kiki to the land of golden sun, olive oil, philoxenia and so much more. 

This week it’s a recap of some of the most remarkable relics, most delicious food and a generous heaping of philoxenia in Greece.

Our spotlight on Loutraki, Corinth, Nafplio, Rhodes, Symi and Cape Sounio.

Pame!  Lt’s go to Greece! 

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.

171: Reduce Stress with Hesychasm 

Today we are exploring ways to improve and or obtain mental wellness through a practice called hesychasm.

Today's Lexi: 

φύση - Fysi - Nature 

In Today’s Episode:

More than ever, stress is killing us. Many people complain about the pace of life and how it prohibits peace of mind and rest.

How can we manage this phenomenon more well known to the masses as stress?

This episode explores what is Hesychasm and how can you make it practical.

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.

170: Packing Tips for an Epic Trip 

Today on this episode Kiki shares some efficient ways to prepare for your journey with proven Travel Packing Essentials.

Today's Lexi: 

Βαλίτσα - Balitsa - Suitcase 

In Today’s Episode:

Let’s go on a trip! 

Traveling is almost like talking with those of other centuries.  The ancients, those before us, hold many wisdoms, and being on their land and the place of a new culture is invigorating to the mind, the body and the soul.  Ola Kala- All is Well.   

Wishing you a bon voyage. 

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.

169: Things I’ve learned to Strengthen My Family Relationships

When you focus on the family before almost everything else in life, you will be able to keep it together for everyone involved.

Join Kiki as she shares tips to strengthen your family. 

A mother of 4 and married three decades, her experiences are personal and generational. 

How did her first on air radio job influence her on this topic?

What are the most important things to consider when supporting and being a part of a healthy family?

All this and more during Kefi L!fe.

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.

168: Grocery Shopping for the Week

A well-thought-out trip to the grocery store will help you and your family be healthy, happy, and even lose weight if necessary.

Today's Lexi: 

Κρεμμύδι - Kremmydi - Onion

In Today’s Episode:

Kiki is sharing food shopping wisdom from the Kefi Kitchen. 

 There is a formula to positive and beneficial food shopping at the grocery store:

• Know the food groups for each meal.

Bonus: a thought-out trip to the grocery store will help you lose weight, nourish your family, and prepare food which is good for you and good tasting. 

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.

167: The Mediterranean Diet – Is It for You?

US News and World Report reveals that for 2024 The Mediterranean Diet is the healthiest and best diet to eat to stay healthy and well.  Learn more in this episode.

Today's Lexi: 

Μέλι - Meli - Honey

In Today’s Episode:

Kiki is clipping away with her upcoming book.  Today she shares a bit from Chapter 4: THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET.

US News and World Report reveals that for 2024 The Mediterranean Diet is the best diet to eat to stay healthy and well.  

Other sources like The American Heart Association Mayo Clinic and cardiologists highly recommend the Mediterranean diet because of the known health benefits.  

There is a BONUS …find out by listening.

What is the definition of The Mediterranean Diet and how are the words coined?

What does the United Nations say about this eating plan, and what are the staple foods in the Mediterranean diet?

All this and more when you download episode 167.  Enjoy.

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.

166: FAITH – I Am Greek Orthodox

Kiki shares her faith and the value it brings to life.

Today's Lexi: 

Επιστήμη - Epistimi - Science

In Today’s Episode:

This week Kiki is sharing highlights in chapter 3 of her upcoming book, which discusses faith.  As destiny will have it, this episode lines up with the upcoming Orthodox Pascha being celebrated on Sunday.

What is Orthodoxy?  Who practices and can everyone?

Discover personal and scientific reasons faith will improve mental and whole person health.   Where does one begin with faith, and once involved with it why is it helpful?

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.