People and their Passions

What if your next dental appointment came with a vacation in Paradise? In this episode, I sit down with Dr Ricardo Lopez of LS Dental, right here in Playa Del Coco, Costa Rica – my own dentist! I recently had a bridge and crowns done, and the results were life-changing. We talk about what drew him into dentistry, what sets his practice apart, and what Dental Tourists can expect from start to finish.

We also chat about how long treatments can take – because some smile transformations need a few days or even a few weeks – and why having a comfortable, beautiful place to stay nearby makes all the difference. Quotation marks (Casa Claudia CR is just around the corner! 🏠

Whether you’re a local, an expat, or planning a dental

Tourism trip to Costa Rica, this episode is for you.

📍LS Dental - Playa Del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

🏠Casa Claudia CR - www.casaclaudiacr.com

Meet Surfer Stacey Mac, she surfs, skis, snowboards, and sometimes jumps out of helicopters to enjoy the ride.  Stacey was an accountant on the east coast for years before she made the transition to live full time in Costa Rica where she shares her love of "the stoke" with others looking to explore the great big oceans.  Whether you are into surfing or paddle boarding, you are in amazing hands with an expert who loves what she does. Listen and be inspired to make some waves of your own.

Bethy Mccune and I sat down at Bodhi Tree House in Nosara, Costa Rica where she teaches spin every Tuesday & Saturday at 9:00am.  Bethy was  recently diagnosed with MS and has empowered herself through Functional Medicine, yoga and spinning. Listen to her story of inspiration and start showing up as your most authentic self today.

I sat down with Rhoda Plotkin who imports Lifefield Buckwheat to discuss the various health benefits of this "superfood".  Buckwheat is a highly nutritious whole grain which is also a good source of protein and fiber, plus it's gluten free.  Buckwheat may improve hearth health, promote weight loss, and help manage diabetes. There is a delicious recipe available on the back of the bag as well as the recipe of the month available online @lifefieldbuckwheat.com. Order online or you can purchase at the following locations, North Shore Farms in Port Washington & Great Neck, Neils Naturals, Queens Health Emporium and Sahadi Importers in Brooklyn. Or call 516-487-2262

In this podcast with Maria Costello, we discuss the overall benefits of exercise at City Row in Plainview, NY.  If you are looking for a high intensity, low impact burn with total body results, then look no further.  Maria brings her currency/energy to everything she does with a passion to help fuel you through an amazing workout in a fun, friendly and competitive environment. Your first class at City Row is free, book an appointment today to see what you may have been missing out on. 

Ray Mohler was only 5 when he was inspired to start his foundation.  Take a listen as we unfold his story of love and inspiration.  Since its' inception, the Little St. Nick Foundation has handed out 2 million welcome bags for every child that enters Schneider's Children's Hospital,  South Oaks Hospital, Mount Sinai, South Nassau in the NY area, and also now at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Florida.  We hope his story inspires you to share some time and love too. Volunteer today @ https://littlestnick.org, or call 516-837-3335.

When was the last time you disconnected from the world to reconnect to yourself?  If you are looking for something to reset your body, mind & spirit, look no further than Floatopia.  I hope you enjoy the podcast and feel free to book your first session using code: claudia50 to save 1/2 off your first float.  What are you waiting for?  Go float your boat.

Meet Casey of Casey's Creations.  Casey is a Long Island native who came to the conclusion at 15 years-old that the foods he was eating early in life were doing him more harm than good.  Always tired, low energy, and unhappy.  He was overweight at 11 years-old and didn't want to continue in this direction, so he decided to take matters into his own hands.  He researched, and read numerous books to help put him on his path to a better overall feeling, and found this information to be invaluable to what he'd be able to accomplish in his lifetime.  His true passion is our "soil", the source of all the vitamins and nutrients our bodies need.  Studying here, and abroad in Nepal, showed him his true purpose.  Listen as we unravel why this is not only an important issue for Casey to undertake, but all of ours as a human race. 

Casey's Creations include delicious coffee beans, direct from the Himalayan Mountains, loose healing teas, and freshly made juices. All of which are organic and can be delivered to your home or available at your nearest farmers market.

We hope you enjoy our podcast.