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Every Thursday morning at 9:20 during The South Shore's Morning News, Rob and Beth get a "check-up" from their favorite medical professional, Dr. John Hayes during his segment, Living and Practicing by Design. 

For today's topic, the Dr. explained that some sunscreens may actually be NOT that good for you. There are certain chemicals that can impact our health that we should stay away from.

You can read Dr. John Hayes' full blog post by clicking here. 

And to see previous blog posts from Dr. John Hayes, please click here. 

Listen to this week's Living and Practicing by Design here:

Love Bites is a weekly segment with Lifestyle Coach Francesca Luca on The South Shore's Morning News. You can listen every Wednesday morning at 9:10. 

We’ve all been there—agreeing to plans we don’t want, taking on extra work we don’t have time for, or saying yes just to avoid awkwardness. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation wondering how you got roped into something (again), this post is for you.

So… have you morphed into an ever-expanding sponge?

If you're constantly overcommitted, overwhelmed, and wondering how you keep ending up in situations you never agreed to (except you technically did)… this one's for you.

We’ve all nodded through requests, signed up for things we didn’t want to, or agreed to something while our inner voice was screaming, “OMG, I can’t believe I agreed to that” But here’s the deal: You’re allowed to say no. You need to say no. And yes it’s going to feel awkward—until it doesn’t.

So let’s hit reset and dive in.

Why DO We Say Yes When We Want to Say No?

There are a few all-too-familiar reasons:

1. We don’t want to disappoint people

We fear hurting someone’s feelings, or worse—damaging a friendship. (Newsflash: True relationships can handle a polite “no.”)

2. Fear of confrontation or rejection

Saying no feels like lighting a fuse. But avoiding conflict often leads to resentment—and that’s a much bigger explosion later.

3. Guilt & Obligation — the BIGGIE

You feel bad for turning someone down. So you say yes… then feel worse afterward. That guilt loop is sneaky and exhausting.

4. People-pleasing tendencies

If your self-worth is tied to how “helpful” or “available” you are, you’re probably carrying a backpack full of burnout. Time to unpack.

5. Low self-worth

You might say yes because deep down, you don’t believe you have the right to say no. (You do. Every single time.)

6. Lack of boundary-setting skills

If no one ever taught you how to assert yourself without a panic attack, you're not alone. But the good news? It's a skill—and you can learn it.

Why You SHOULD Say No

Because you deserve respect. Period.

If you don’t respect your own time, energy, and limits, why would anyone else?

And stop obsessing over how to say it “just right.” You're not writing a breakup letter.

Oh, and by the way: The people who get mad when you say no?

The “Say No” Toolkit You Didn’t Know You Needed

Stick these phrases on your mirror, laptop, or forehead—wherever they’ll remind you that you’re allowed to take up space and say no without guilt.

Better Phrases Than a Panicked “Maybe”:

Setting Boundaries, Your Way:

Whatever You Do, Avoid These Wishy-Washy Responses:

Final Word: You're Not a Bad Person for Saying No

You’re not selfish. You’re not rude.

Saying no isn’t rejection—it’s self-respect. So go ahead. Practice it. Say it in the mirror. Say it in a text. Whisper it. Shout it. Sing it if you have to.

Just start saying it.

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It is Tuesday so that means it is time for Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham.

For this week's segment, David wanted to discuss the ever-present question on most people's minds when it comes to interactive electronics: Am I being listened to without even knowing!?

Amazon's Alexa device is one of the most popular at-home digital assistants so David gave a rundown on how to minimize unknowing voice recordings, and also how to auto-delete your data in your account.

You can read David's full blog post by clicking here and listen to the interview here.

It is so important to take care of your body - especially when you're feeling any kind of pain. This is where Natural Body Works in Kingston comes in, they are ready to help you alleviate any sort of ache, injury, pain, and beyond!

On Diane Jordan's weekly segment on the South Shore's Morning News, More Comfort Monday, she talks about the various services you can find at Natural Body Works. 

One of their amazing services, is their massage therapy. Diane goes into Part 2 of her series on pain management and how massage can take you from hurting to healing.

Listen in she discusses the amazing sciatic recovery of one of her clients.

Diane would like all our listeners to know not to suffer in pain, call her and talk to her about how to get your pain fixed, at Natural Body Works. The number is 781-585-5130. And please remember to tune in next week for another More Comfort Mondays 

Most of the time… the signs are there.

Warning signs stretch out miles behind you—long before the moment of truth arrives.

But before we dive into the clues and gut instincts, let’s ask a foundational question:

I got a Facebook question recently:

The short answer? Sometimes, yes.

There’s a clear difference between a genuine friendship and what’s called emotional cheating (aka, an emotional affair).

Are you fully disclosing this connection to your partner?

Have you had a romantic or intimate history with this person? (Big one!)

Is there mutual attraction—spoken or unspoken?

Is this a real friendship… or a “back burner” relationship? You know, someone you're keeping warm just in case?

Let’s be honest:

“She’s cool, she thinks I’m cool, how fun is that… we go out, get a little tipsy, kiss... but that won’t happen again.”

Yeah. Right.

Even if nothing physical has happened (yet), emotional affairs almost always pave the way. And even if they don’t—if your emotional investment is shifting away from your partner—something is already off.

No matter how you slice it, if you're emotionally pouring yourself into someone else, there’s a leak in your primary relationship. And leaks don’t fix themselves.

Here are some classic signs:

Increased secrecy (changing passwords, guarded phone use)

Unexplained absences or sketchy details about where they’ve been

A decline in physical intimacy or a sudden spike that feels performative

Emotional distance—they’re there, but not there

Sudden changes in routine—workouts, late nights, new hobbies they don’t share with you

But here’s where it gets deeper:

Let’s talk about the why for a minute.

I know—algorithms aren’t romantic.

We all have basic needs:

Good food

Good sex

Enough sleep

Emotional intimacy

But sometimes those needs conflict.

And here’s the core truth:

If someone values self-gratification more than intimacy, they won't sacrifice.

If they value intimacy more than gratification, they will.

It’s really that simple.

When someone cheats, what they’re really doing is looking for something they feel they’ve lost—within themselves, or within the relationship. But instead of confronting that loss, they escape it.

And here’s the truth:

If you’re reading this and feeling that gut twist—not because of what someone else is doing, but because of what you might be avoiding—it’s not too late.

Ask the hard questions.

Whatever you do—don’t pretend not to know what you already know.

Because trust doesn’t just break.

Love Bites is a weekly segment with Lifestyle Coach Francesca Luca - it airs on The South Shore's Morning News every Wednesday morning at 9:10. Sponsored by Meineke 

You can text in your question on the 95.9 WATD Text Line at 781-837-4900, feel free to request anonymity 

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Welcome to another edition of the week in review! So exciting as we first talk with actor Steve Schirripa, about his roles on the Sopranos and Blue Bloods. He is coming to Campanelli Stadium in Brockton on June 21st for Soprano's Night at the Rox. Then we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we talk about Apple's new liquid glass design. Finally, it's our South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment with Tim Cahill. This week we focus on the Hull Chamber of Commerce and their exciting website upgrades. 

It was an exciting day for the morning show team because Rob and Beth spoke with fan favorite Sopranos star Steve Schirripa, who played Bobby Bacala on the legendary HBO show. 

Steve is going to hang out at next week's Brockton Rox game on June 21st for Sopranos Night. You can buy tickets to meet Steve by buying tickets through this link. He will be attending a picnic before the game and then is going to throw out the first pitch!

Rob and Beth discussed other pressing topics with Steve such as his opinion on if Tony Soprano was actually wacked in the series finale, if he'd be open to being a part of the White Lotus TV show like his podcast host and Sopranos co-star Michael Imperioli , and being an alum of Brooklyn College alongside morning show co-host Beth Foster. 

Listen to the interview

It is time for our weekly 'software upgrade' with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. 

Since Apple had their Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) yesterday, the tech world is abuzz with all the latest announcements. 

David Snell wanted to talk about his favorite parts from the WWDC, including the most talked about feature, the Liquid Glass Design.

Listen in as we discuss all the cool Apple updates coming our way, especially if you have an iPhone. You can also read David's full blog post by clicking here. 

It is always a great idea to start the week off with a special radio realignment during our weekly segment: More Comfort Mondays with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston. 

For this week, Diane discussed how clients can feel dramatically better just from a couple sessions of targeted massages and aftercare routines. For one individual suffering from lower back pain and sciatica, Diane went through the entire process and he felt less pain after a couple of days! 

Listen and learn to this important process of taking away pain from your daily life.

To talk with Diane about how to get your pain fixed, call or text her Natural Body Works. The number is 781-585-5130. And please remember to tune in next week for another More Comfort Mondays

Welcome to another week in review. First we talk with author and comedian Scott Kerman about his new book on Former Governor Michael Dukakis called: "The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician. A Political Giant and a Comedian Walk into a Kitchen". Then we check in with our favorite bank guy, Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank with financial questions people search for online. Finally, it's our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, asking the question, can A.I. defend itself?