Healthy Living with Yoga Anita

🎙️ Healthy Living with Yoga Anita – Community Spotlight!This week I interviewed Arthur Pierce, Choir Director at Leominster High School and founder of the award-winning show choir, Ignition. Arthur began teaching locally in 2000 at St. Leo School and St. Anna School before joining Leominster Public Schools. After attending Show Choir Camps of America in Ohio, he launched Ignition—now in its third year and already earning top honors, including a recent bronze medal! 🏆We were joined by student song captains Miriam Rosenbaum and Dusk Costa, who shared how they prepare, collaborate, and grow from judges’ feedback. Students even help inspire themes—last year featured Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and this year’s powerful show is Fallout, set in a dystopian future.Arthur also created the Flamingo Show Choir Festival, celebrating Leominster’s landmark and bringing talented performers together. Choreography support comes from Julie Boyd, Zach Moore and Heather Mahan. 🎟️ Don’t miss the Flamingo Festival on March 7th!Tickets: https://onthestage.tickets/show/leominster-music-department✨ Support our amazing local students and the arts!📻 Catch Healthy Living with Yoga Anita Saturday mornings on WLPZ 95.1FM.#Leominster #ShowChoir #SupportTheArts #StudentLeadership #healthylivingwithyogaanita #YogaAnita #CommunitySpotlight #WLPZ #MusicEducation #LocalTalent

🎙️ New Episode: Healthy Living with Yoga AnitaThis week, I sit down with Derek Craig, owner of Canvas and founder of the nonprofit Coff33 Corp. Derek is a Leominster native, LHS football alum (Class of 2006), whose journey took him from Central Massachusetts to Texas and into a career in specialty lighting—working on major projects including the African American Museum in Washington, DC.After a life-altering eye infection that led to near-total vision loss, Derek returned home and transformed adversity into purpose. Through Coff33 Corp, his mission is to cultivate creativity, innovation, and community by creating an inclusive space for artistic expression and collaboration.We’re also joined by Ascenzio Valeri, a friend of the program—musician, poet, and published author of My Descent Before Ascension. Ascenzio recently recited his poetry on WGBH (PBS), sharing powerful words rooted in resilience and self-expression. 🔗 Learn more about Ascenzio: https://respectedrejectz.com/This episode is a heartfelt conversation about creativity, community, overcoming challenges, and the healing power of the arts.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-living-with-yoga-anita/id946777214Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3svd2Z30ttYt1n25vg8C8hYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyLivingYogaAnitaor your favorite podcast station#HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #PodcastInterview #CommunityHealing #CreativeCommunity #NonprofitSpotlight #Resilience #OvercomingAdversity #ArtAsHealing #LeominsterMA#CentralMass #PoetryAndPurpose #InclusiveSpaces #CreativeExpression

✨ New Episode: Healthy Living with Yoga Anita ✨This week, I’m joined by Damary Rosado — scientist, mom, poet, and author of Unraveling My Soul: “Silence the Mind and the Heart Will Sing.”Originally from Puerto Rico and now a longtime Fitchburg resident, Damary shares her powerful healing journey. After losing her mother at just 12 years old to a drug overdose, her aunt encouraged her to write as a way to process grief. That practice eventually became her book of poetry — a deeply honest expression of loss, faith, and hope.Shortly after publishing her book, Damary faced another unimaginable challenge when her daughter was diagnosed with Flu B, which progressed to sepsis, organ failure, dialysis, and a two-month coma at Boston Children’s Hospital. Through daily prayer, unwavering faith, and the incredible medical team, her daughter made a miraculous recovery and returned to school at the Center for Applied Behavioral Instruction in Worcester this past December.Damary now shares her story to inspire others to lean into faith, creativity, and community during life’s most difficult moments. A conversation filled with courage, love, and healing you won’t want to miss.📍 Recorded with gratitude to The Cellar, Fitchburg 🎙️ Special thanks to Brittney Stumpf 🏥 Honoring the care team at Boston Children’s Hospital#HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #DamaryRosado #UnravelingMySoul #PoetryHeals #FaithAndHealing #Resilience #GriefToGrowth #BostonChildrensHospital #FitchburgMA #PuertoRicanVoices #HealingJourney #HopeAfterLoss #CommunityStrong #WomenOfStrength

🎙️ New Podcast Episode | Healthy Living with Yoga Anita I’m pleased to share a new episode of Healthy Living with Yoga Anita featuring Lin Xie—a globally respected philanthropist, educator, entrepreneur, investor, and wellness advocate.Lin’s career spans academia, advanced technology, and holistic health. She has held teaching and research appointments at leading institutions across China, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States, and spent over 20 years as a Senior Software Engineer at Dassault Systèmes (SolidWorks), where she received the Best Contribution Award.Since 2008, Lin has focused on healthy lifestyle coaching, nutrition, and real estate investing, while also serving as a Director of The Global Spiritualist Association and the International Institute of Well Being. Her long-standing commitment to service includes support of Project Bread and the Pan-Mass Challenge for cancer research.In this episode, we explore the intersection of science, wellness, spirituality, and service, and how these elements contribute to sustainable health and meaningful impact.📻 Listen on AppleSpotifyYouTubeor your favorite podcast station #HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #Leadership #Wellbeing #GlobalImpact #HolisticHealth #Podcast #WLPZ951FM

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Healthy Living with Yoga AnitaThis week, I’m excited to welcome Anthony & Brittany Knowles, owners of Bin There Dump That Central MA 👉 www.BTDTCentralMADumpsters.comAnthony’s journey started over 10 years ago as a part-time side hustle while working full time as a Fitchburg firefighter. When the original owners were ready to retire, Anthony took a leap of faith—and encouraged his wife Brittany to do the same. Together, they built a thriving family-owned business that now serves communities from the New Hampshire border all the way to Connecticut. 💪Their company is known for reliable, affordable dumpster rentals, bins that fit into tight spaces, prompt delivery, and truly professional service for both residential and commercial projects. 🏡🏗️Beyond business, Brittany is deeply involved in her local Chamber of Commerce and charity event planning, and together Anthony and Brittany have earned awards for both service and entrepreneurship. 🌟Tune in to hear their inspiring story, business wisdom, and commitment to community on this week’s episode of Healthy Living with Yoga Anita.🎧 Listen now and be inspired!#HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #LocalBusinessSpotlight #EntrepreneurJourney #FamilyBusiness #FirefighterEntrepreneur #CommunityLeaders #CentralMA #SmallBusinessSuccess #BinThereDumpThat

✨ Take Control of Your HealthWhat if you could live a happy, healthy, vibrant life with fewer doctor visits and less dependence on medication?This week on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita, Nurse Practitioner Ann Law shares the truth about achieving optimal health through food, fitness, and mindset. Her personal story, professional expertise, and passion for education make this episode a must-listen.🎧 Available now 🌿 Learn more: coachannlaw.com#OptimalHealth #WellnessWisdom #HealthyChoices #LongevityLifestyle #PodcastLife #YogaAnita

This week on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita, we welcome a familiar and trusted voice from local radio—former WLPZ DJ CJ Ward of The Watchlist.CJ brings his cinematic wisdom and sharp insights as he shares his Top 10 Movies of 2025, along with bonus picks you won’t want to miss: 🎭 Top Male & Female Performers 🎬 Best Rob Reiner Film 🎄 Ultimate Christmas Movie 🎥 CJ’s Pick for Top Director of the Year Known for his high-accuracy award predictions, CJ doesn’t just watch movies—he studies them. His thoughtful perspective, industry knowledge, and passion for storytelling make this episode both entertaining and enlightening.Whether you’re a film lover, awards-season follower, or simply looking for a fun and engaging listen, this episode delivers insight, nostalgia, and great conversation—all part of healthy living for the mind and spirit.🎧 Tune in and see which films made CJ’s must-watch list!#HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #PodcastEpisode #CJWard #TheWatchlist #WLPZ #MovieTalk #TopMovies2025 #FilmLovers #AwardSeason #PopCulturePodcast #MindBodySpirit #WellnessForTheMind #MovieWisdom #LocalRadioVoices

🎙️ New Episode of Healthy Living with Yoga Anita 🎙️This week, I’m joined by Anthony Bizzotto, President and Co-Founder of Revive of the USA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit integrating fitness, community, and recovery support to strengthen mental health, addiction recovery, and long-term wellness.Anthony courageously shares his own journey through addiction, hitting rock bottom, and how faith, family, and church helped him find recovery. Today, he’s turned his life experience into a mission—helping others heal through evidence-based fitness and supportive community programs.This is a powerful conversation about hope, resilience, and recovery. 💙 🎧 Listen now and be inspired.#HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #PodcastEpisode #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #RecoveryJourney #FaithAndRecovery #WellnessCommunity #FitnessForHealing #NonprofitLife #SecondChances #HopeAndHealing #ReviveOfTheUSA

🎙 New Podcast Episode! Healthy Living with Yoga AnitaThis week’s guest is Brittney Stumpf — author, mother, truth-teller, and unapologetic breaker of generational cycles.Born and raised in Massachusetts, Brittney spent her childhood navigating addiction, instability, and trauma. She became the caregiver for her special-needs brother while her parents struggled with substance use — a responsibility no child should have, but one that shaped her resilience, humor, and voice.Her debut memoir, The Things I Never Said, turns pain into honesty and healing. With raw storytelling and a dark sense of humor, Brittney speaks to everyone who has ever survived something they never thought they’d talk about.Today, she works with elementary children with emotional needs at Keystone Collaborative in Leominster, helping young people feel seen, supported, and safe — something she once needed herself.✨ This is an episode about breaking cycles, healing out loud, and finding strength in the stories we were once afraid to share.Tune in, listen deeply, and be inspired.Brittney's book is available on Amazon, Barnes&Noble.com, and at select local libraries.#HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #PodcastEpisode #BrittneyStumpf #TheThingsINeverSaid #Memoir #GenerationalHealing #BreakTheCycle #TraumaToTriumph #DarkHumorHeals #MassachusettsAuthors #LeominsterMA #WellnessPodcast #StorytellingHeals #SurvivorStories #YogaAnita

🎙️ New Episode of Healthy Living with Yoga Anita! This week’s guest is Kate Coleman, and her story is nothing short of electrifying.Just a short time ago, Kate found herself freshly fired from her position as Head of Marketing & Sales — and instead of falling apart, she launched into a bold new chapter of self-employment that completely transformed her life.Since then, Kate has: ✨ Traveled across Central America and Sri Lanka ✨ Converted and moved into her own ambulance home ✨ Built a thriving online presence with thousands of engaged followers ✨ Filled her client roster within months ✨ Written viral posts generating $200k+, selling out events, and attracting nonstop inbound clients ✨ Created REAL AF, a powerful new membership helping leaders create captivating, binge-worthy contentKate opens up about the courage it took to pivot, the reality behind going viral, and how “real AF storytelling” became her superpower. Her journey is a testament to trusting the leap, honoring your voice, and showing up authentically even when the path isn’t certain.This episode is packed with energy, inspiration, and the behind-the-scenes of what it takes to build a life and business that feels REAL. 🌿💛🎧 Listen now! #HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #PodcastEpisode #RealAF #AuthenticStorytelling #EntrepreneurLife #WomenInBusiness #MindBodySpirit #WellnessPodcast #ContentCreatorLife #HolisticSuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #LiveYourTruth

🎙️ New Episode Alert! This week on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita, my guest is Liz Azzariti, LICSW — a remarkable professional whose journey into behavioral health is as inspiring as the work she does today.Liz began her career in the insurance field right out of high school. Years later, once her children were in college, she returned to school herself, earned her degree, and transitioned into behavioral health. 🌱She now brings her experience and passion to Community Health Connections (CHC), where she was recently hired to run a brand-new Behavioral Health Day Treatment Program.CHC now offers Full & Half Day Behavioral Health Day Treatment Programs, providing structured, compassionate support for individuals facing mental health challenges and co-occurring substance use issues. 💚Tune in to hear Liz’s inspiring story, her insights from the field, and how CHC is expanding access to behavioral health services in our community.🎧 Listen now#HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityHealthConnections #DayTreatmentProgram #WellnessJourney #PodcastEpisode #InspiringStories #MentalHealthMatters #RecoverySupport

New Episode on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita! This week, I’m joined by the one and only Jerry Caruso — an Italian from Lynn whose journey has taken him from the playgrounds of St. Patrick's and St. Mary's Catholic Schools to stages all across New England and beyond.Jerry wears more hats than most people own: 🎤 Comedian 📺 Cable TV show host 📻 Radio personality 🎓 College instructor 🎭 Murder Mystery Actor 🗣️ Motivational speaker 💙 Founder of Comics for a Cure, bringing laughter and fundraising to veterans, nursing homes, hospitals, and countless worthy causes.Jerry’s heart for giving back is as big as his sense of humor. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll leave inspired.🎧 Tune in now on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita where ever you get your podcasts!#HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #JerryCaruso #ComedianLife #HealingThroughHumor #ComicsForACure #WellnessPodcast #PositiveVibesOnly

✨ New Episode: Healthy Living with Yoga Anita ✨Anita speaks with Julie Bovenzi, owner of Truth Organic Spa in North Grafton, MA. Julie began her journey as an esthetician and discovered the healing power of touch — leading her to become a massage therapist, Reiki Master, and Biofield Tuner.After a devastating fire destroyed her spa, Julie's resilience and community support helped her rebuild and reopen in just three weeks. Now, she’s back and offering even more powerful healing modalities.💚 Tune in to hear her inspiring story of healing, hope, and perseverance. 🌐 Learn more: https://www.truthorganicspa.com#HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #TruthOrganicSpa #HolisticHealing #Reiki #WellnessJourney #InspiringStories

New Podcast Episode! In this week’s Healthy Living with Yoga Anita, I speak with Jeff St. Laurent, founder of SellingCoaching.com.Jeff’s journey is truly inspiring — from fitness coach to life coach, and now a successful business mentor helping other coaches thrive. He shares how to get back to the fundamentals of success: ✨ Selling with authenticity ✨ Mastering marketing and presentation skills ✨ Building confidence and consistency ✨ Finding freedom in doing what you loveJeff’s one-on-one coaching and free resources have helped countless coaches turn their passion into profit — and he’s sharing his wisdom with us!🎧 Listen now to get inspired and learn practical tips to grow your business and your mindset.🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyLivingYogaAnita or where ever you get your podcasts!#HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #YogaAnitaPodcast #JeffStLaurent #SellingCoaching #LifeCoachSuccess #BusinessCoaching #EntrepreneurMindset #CoachingBusiness #WellnessEntrepreneur #MarketingTips #AuthenticSelling #MindsetMatters #Inspiration #YogaAndWellness

💗 Breast Cancer Awareness Podcast with Yoga Anita 💗 This month on Healthy Living with Yoga, Anita recaps October’s Wednesday Healthy Tips focused on Breast Cancer Awareness.✨ Highlights include: 💕 Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women — about 1 in 8 will be diagnosed in their lifetime. 🎗️ Early detection saves lives — early-stage diagnosis has a 99% 5-year survival rate. 🍓 Learn about foods that can help reduce cancer risk. 🩺 Understand the importance of regular mammograms and recognizing early symptoms. 🤝 Explore resources in Massachusetts such as the Susan G. Komen Fund, The Ellie Fund, American Cancer Society, and Pawsitively4Pink. This topic is personal — it has touched my family, and I’m sure it’s touched yours too. Together, let’s honor, support, and empower all who are affected. 💪💗🎧 Listen to the episode now!#BreastCancerAwareness #HealthyLivingWithYoga #YogaAnita #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #BreastCancerMonth #MindBodyHealing #WellnessJourney #YogaForHealth #StrongFierceBrave #SupportTheFighters #CancerAwareness #WomenSupportingWomen #WellnessPodcast #Pawsitively4Pink #SusanGKomen #TheEllieFund #AmericanCancerSociety

🌿 Healthy Living with Yoga Anita Podcast 🎙️Guest: Robin Sparda, RN — Founder of Your Nurse AdvocateAfter losing her mother-in-law to sepsis caused by septic shock, Robin Sparda knew there had to be a better way. Now, as the founder of Your Nurse Advocate, she helps patients and families navigate the complex world of healthcare — from emergency room visits and hospital stays to discharge planning and assisted living transitions.💚 Robin’s mission is to empower patients to understand their care, make informed decisions, and find peace of mind during stressful medical situations.🎧 Tune in to this inspiring and informative episode of Healthy Living with Yoga Anita to learn how advocacy, compassion, and clear communication can truly make a difference.🌐 Learn more: your-nurse-advocate.com 🎙️ Listen on: Apple, Amazon, Spotify, or YouTube#HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #Podcast #HealthcareAdvocate #PatientAdvocacy #NurseLife #WellnessJourney #YogaForAll #YourNurseAdvocate #HolisticHealth #CompassionInCare #MindBodyWellness #WLPZ #YogaAnita

✨ New Episode! Featuring Darlene Corbett, LICSW ✨Join me this week on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita as I chat with Darlene Corbett, Licensed Therapist, Speaker, and Award-Winning Author of Visible.Darlene’s work is all about helping people unlock their potential and live inspired, authentic lives. Her writing blends wisdom, compassion, and decades of experience as a therapist.We talk about the themes behind her novel Visible, her journey as a healer and storyteller, and her exciting upcoming release — Mesmerize.🖋️ Learn more about Darlene, her books, and her newsletter at www.darlenecorbett.com🎧 Tune in for an uplifting, real, and empowering conversation about growth, creativity, and connection.#HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #DarleneCorbett #VisibleTheNovel #AuthorInterview #WomenInspiringWomen #TherapistAuthor #MindBodyConnection #HealingThroughWriting #YogaAnita #PositiveMindset #WellnessPodcast #InspirationDaily

🌿 New Episode of Healthy Living with Yoga Anita! 🎙️This week, Anita reconnects with her friend and former fellow teacher, Susan Slepetz — a talented enamellist from Sterling, Massachusetts, whose work captures the beauty and fragility of nature.Susan draws inspiration from the colors, patterns, and textures of the flora and fauna around her — as well as from the deep themes of life, death, pain, healing, and power.Her large-scale enamel sculpture, That Which Does Not Kill Us, continues her exploration of resilience through art. 🌀 It’s currently on display at ArtsWorcester until October 19, and can also be viewed online at artsworcester.org.🎧 Tune in to hear Susan share her journey as an artist, her connection to nature, and how creativity can become a powerful path to healing.💫 Healthy Living with Yoga Anita — where stories of healing, art, and inspiration come to life.#HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #Podcast #WellnessJourney #HealingThroughArt #SusanSlepetz #EnamelArt #ArtsWorcester #SterlingMA #MindBodySpirit #CreativeHealing #WomenInArt #YogaAnita #ArtForHealing #Resilience #Inspiration

Jeff Weller started has had a varied career as a broadcaster, weatherman for WWLP ( "I stunk!"), VO artist doing promos for David Letterman, and now is the host of Leominster Live on WLPZ 95.1FM. Jeff also works full time for RFK Community Alliance with disabled adults and hosts a musical bingo games at local events and bars.Yoga Anita even gets him to do some yoga on air!Meet Officer O'Leary, Lola, the Lotto Lady, Tony Baloney, and many more on Jeff's show,  Leominster Live, every Monday, 10-1pm on WLPZ 95.1FM, or stream on your favorite radio app. #healthylivingyogaanita #WLPZ #WWLP #RFKCommunityAlliance #VOartists #FitchburgStateMedia

Yoga Anita's special guest this week. Leominster High School wants put produce the Wizard of Oz but needs some new equipment for snow making and special effects. Rupert Harvey, LHS student, stops by to talk about the fundraiser efforts and how you can help.Donate at https://raise.snap.app/donate/leominster-theatre-company-2025/17474505#HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #PodcastEpisode #WLPZ #wizardofozstageproduction #Leominster_theater