Seacoast Stories

Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi is a pioneer in the field of women's wellness.A doctor who has spent decades studying and practicing medicine in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and, since 2017, the United States, Dr. Noor has seen just about everything you can see in her field.In the U.K., women used to visit Dr. Noor, often complaining of memory lapses and unexplained feelings of confusion. For years, Dr. Noor would prescribe medication and then send them on their way.Because back then, modern medicine didn't understand (or care to) treat women who were clearly undergoing what we now understand to be perimenopause and menopause.But when Dr. Noor herself started experiencing perimenopause during the pandemic - and when she began hormone replacement therapy - she realized she could bring a whole new level of care to the Seacoast and beyond.Enter Lifestyles By Noor, an Exeter-based business which offers comprehensive 1:1 care to help women (and now men) get back to feeling like their best selves. Plus, to her 126,000 (and quickly-growing) Instagram followers, Dr. Noor regularly posts videos for women undergoing health issues that most of the medical industry is still trying to wrap its head around.From her office in Exeter, Dr. Noor and host Troy Farkas sit down to discuss why women's wellness was so under-researched for so long, her personal experience of perimenopause, how the idea for Lifestyles By Noor smacked her in the face, why her business has taken off since launching it in 2023, her own personal wellness routines, and more.Plus, what it was like working in the U.K.'s NHS system, that time Troy got hit by a car in London, and Dr. Noor's childhood years in Kuwait.To stay up-to-date with Dr. Noor's big plans and latest medical musings, you can follow her on Instagram @askdrnoor or visit LifestylesByNoor.com.SPONSORS:Business coach Jennifer Wilder: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Women can get $100 off 1:1 private advisory with one of the Seacoast's top business minds! Lock in your discount and book your time with Jen by visiting TheJenniferWilder.com/seacoaststoriesVisit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash Alchemy Spa⁠⁠:  Portsmouth's award-winning, holistic spa focused on restoration, healing, and intentional self-care.AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Friday, April 3, in Amesbury, MA! ⁠Sign up here.⁠EPISODE CHAPTERS:Dr. Noor's childhood in Kuwait (00:00)Studying medicine in Ireland and the U.K. (12:25)SPONSORS: Business coach Jennifer Wilder & Ash Alchemy Spa (24:32)Why modern medicine misunderstood women for so long (27:56)Understanding menopause & perimenopause (36:55)SPONSOR: Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (49:50)Why Lifestyles By Noor has taken off (51:25)Dr. Noor's wellness routines (01:07:28)

The town of Rye wants to charge for parking along Route 1A.High school seniors Aidan Chin and Lorax Reed have a big problem with that.In their first sit-down interview since releasing this viral video criticizing Rye's intentions to pay for beach access, the two youthful faces of the Free Rye Parking movement join host Troy Farkas in this bonus episode to discuss why they started this fight against the town, how they've gained 10,000 signatures on their petition, the impact of their viral video, why they believe in youth activism, and whether they believe they'll ultimately be successful.Plus, the guys fill Troy in on the Seacoast youth dating scene and why Snapchat is still so popular with the kids!To support the boys' movement, you can sign their petition here, and/or follow them on Instagram @freeryeparking.SPONSORS:To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.⁠⁠⁠Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sage Portsmouth⁠⁠⁠⁠: Portsmouth's newest luxury condominiums are here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Inquire and book a showing here.⁠⁠AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Friday, April 3, in Amesbury, MA! Sign up here.EPISODE CHAPTERS:The viral video (00:00)Favorite activities growing up on the Seacoast (03:50)Why the boys started this fight (08:10)SPONSOR: Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (21:05)The viral video and petition (22:35)The latest on the fight against Rye (32:36)SPONSORS: David Higgins & Sage Portsmouth (39:20)Their biggest fears with paid parking (41:55)Social media use among teens + Seacoast dating scene (47:56)Will the boys' movement be successful? (01:01:40)Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

Ona Judge risked everything.An enslaved woman to President George Washington, Judge fled his Philadelphia estate in 1796, hoping to escape the perils of slavery once and for all.She succeeded.Where did she escape to?Portsmouth, New Hampshire.To commemmorate Black History Month, Dariya Steele from Black Heritage Trail New Hampshire joins host Troy Farkas to tell the story of Ona Judge - how she fled, the life she lived in Portsmouth, and what her story says about the institution of slavery as a whole.Plus, how the Trump administration is actively trying to erase Judge's name from the history books.To learn more about the Black Heritage Trail's offerings, or to donate to the organization, just visit BlackHeritageTrailNH.org.SPONSORS:⁠⁠Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sage Portsmouth⁠⁠⁠: Portsmouth's newest luxury condominiums are here! ⁠⁠⁠Inquire and book a showing here.⁠⁠Ash Alchemy⁠:  Portsmouth's award-winning, holistic spa focused on restoration, healing, and intentional self-care.AFFILIATE LINKS:3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CHAPTERS:SPONSOR: Ash Alchemy (00:00)Black History Month history (01:17)How Black history is portrayed in the U.S. (05:00)The Black Heritage Trail's offerings (15:28)Who was Ona Judge? (19:58)SPONSORS: Budget Blinds & Sage Portsmouth (27:05)The history of slavery in Portsmouth (29:56)The Trump administration's efforts to forget Ona Judge (40:12)Hidden Seacoast gem? (43:58)

*This episode contains discussion about sensitive topics related to femininity and masculinity, which may be offensive to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.Kevin Breen and Mariah Kimball have a unique relationship.High school sweethearts since the Winnicunnett days, they've experienced quite the ride in the 18 years of being together.Yet, after 13 years of marriage, they say their marriage is the best (and hottest) it's ever been.Now, they're on a mission to help struggling Seacoast couples feel the same way.In a special Valentine's Day bonus episode, Kevin & Mariah sit down with host Troy Farkas to discuss the crazy personal evolutions they've undergone, how Kevin has come to embrace his masculine side, the power of bringing men together, why it's O.K. for women to lean into their "swirly" feminine energy, the (strange) intimacy workshops they're hosting on the Seacoast, and much more.To learn more about Kevin's men group, you can message him on Instagram @_kevinbreen. For Mariah's offerings, visit her Instagram page @mariahgkimball.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! ⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠EPISODE CHAPTERS:Why Kevin and Mariah married each other (00:00)Mariah's personal transformation that forever changed their marriage (08:20)How Kevin learned what masculinity actually is (28:32)The PR crisis men are having (34:10)Kevin's men's group and how it's changed his life (43:05)Why men need men and women need women (55:52)Troy's experience at their intimacy workshop (01:02:00)

Erin Ovalle didn't want to do it anymore.No more storm-chasing. No more murder-suicides. No more doom-and-gloom of the news business.So, she quit the evening news business in Florida, and the Massachusetts native then found her way to the anchor chair, where she hosted morning TV shows in Portland, ME, for the city's ABC and CBS affiliates.After years of telling more positive stories in Portland, she began to get a different itch: Entrepreneurship.So, despite the challenges of the modern media climate, she decided to start her own media organization in 2016, Maine Life Media.Maine Life Media tells the stories of the people and businesses across the entire state of Maine. Their media network produces several TV shows, with lifestyle show Maine Life TV serving as the flagship. Their shows air on weekends on NewsCenter Maine, as well as NBCSports Boston.From her office in Portland, the nine-time Emmy nominee sits down with host Troy Farkas to discuss why she entered the media business several decades ago, the strange places her early career took her, the tragic circumstances that led her to move to Maine, the struggles of finding happiness working in the media business, why she started Maine Life Media, the joy telling stories brings her, and more.Plus, with Seacoast Stories Dinner Club preparing to take over Portland on Feb. 18, Ovalle lists the restaurants that we absolutely have to hit.To support Ovalle, you can follow her on Instagram @erinovalle and/or subscribe to the Maine Life YouTube channel.SPONSORS:⁠⁠Jenn Bakos Photography⁠⁠: Get 10% off your first photography session with one of the Seacoast's finest photographers! DM Jen ⁠⁠@jennbakosphoto⁠⁠ on Instagram to get started.⁠Oomph Salon⁠: Special happy hour haircuts for just $45 at New England's top-rated salon! AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!Check out ⁠this article⁠ about "Seacoast Stories" in the Portsmouth City Lifestyle magazineUPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! ⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠EPISODE CHAPTERS:Controversial Seacoast takes (00:00)Erin's winding media background (07:50)Why Erin joined Portland's TV circuit in 2008 (18:52)SPONSORS: Oomph Salon & Jenn Bakos Photography (28:00)Starting Maine Life Media in 2016 (30:50)The struggles of running a media company (40:00)How Maine Life Media became a full-fledged business (44:45)Portland food recs! (56:12)

Later this week, the top athletes in the world will walk in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, the dream for nearly every young athlete everywhere.Seabrook's Scotty Lago knows what it's like to make that walk.In 2010, he represented the United States of America at the Vancouver games. At 22 years old, he faced all the pressure in the world. And he delivered ... until he didn't.After perfectly executing a run he'd never performed before, Lago (unthinkably) won the bronze medal in the men's half pipe, earning himself a spot alongside legendary teammate Shaun White on the podium, who took home the gold.Then, a couple hours later, an inappropriate photo of Lago celebrating his accomplishment surfaced on TMZ, and then things began to unravel.Shortly after the photo spread online, the United States Olympic Committee sent him home, prematurely ending Lago's only Olympics experience.From his home in South Hampton, N.H., Lago joins host Troy Farkas to talk about what happened that night, and how the Seacoast fully stood behind him when he returned home. He also talks about how he found snowboarding in the first place, why he "floated" after retiring from the sport a decade ago, his love for hunting, and why he's now pursuing a career on YouTube.And, perhaps most importantly to Lago, he explains how he's rediscovered his devotion to his Christian faith after going on a men's retreat in Maine last year.To watch Lago's hunting vlogs, you can subscribe to his YouTube channel (@WildLago) here.SPONSORS:⁠Jenn Bakos Photography⁠: Get 10% off your first photography session with one of the Seacoast's finest photographers! DM Jen ⁠@jennbakosphoto⁠ on Instagram to get started.Oomph Salon: Special happy hour haircuts for just $45 at New England's top-rated salon! AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠Studio One⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!Check out this article about "Seacoast Stories" in the Portsmouth City Lifestyle magazineUPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! ⁠Sign up here.EPISODE CHAPTERS:Scotty Lago's snowboarding career prior to 2010 (00:00)Reflecting on his Olympics experience (07:48)The TMZ photo that ended Scotty's Olympics prematurely (17:08)SPONSORS: Jenn Bakos Photo & Oomph Salon (25:23)How Scotty's career unfolded post-Olympics (28:05)Why Scotty loves hunting & is pursuing a career in it (30:36)The Christian men's retreat that changed Scotty's life (44:00)What is a good man? (58:46)

Emma Morse didn't want to become a yoga teacher.A native of South Hampton, N.H. and a UNH alum, the 33-year-old owner of The Yoga Parlor (Hampton, N.H.) took a yoga teacher training in California during her college years, immersing herself in the program to get away, and to try something new.Awestruck while taking in picturesque scenes of blue skies, she realized she not only wanted to teach yoga, but that she needed it for her sanity.She hasn't looked back since.On today's episode, Emma sits down with host Troy Farkas from the four walls of her expanded space in Hampton, where the two discuss what led her to take a YTT, her lifelong battles with ADD, anxiety, and depression, teaching yoga at MISSION (now Studio One) in the studio's early days, the not-so-good aspects of working in the Seacoast fitness scene, starting The Yoga Parlor at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, opening a new studio weeks before giving birth to her daughter late last year, and so much more. CHAPTERS:Bartending at Libby's for 13 years (00:00)Emma's lifelong struggles with ADD & anxiety (05:20)Becoming a teacher & Emma's teaching style (14:32)A CRAZY schedule when she started teaching (25:02)Emma's mental health struggles (31:25)SPONSORS: Jenn Bakos Photography & Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (35:30)Why Emma opened a yoga studio during COVID (38:20)Giving birth & opening a new location late 2025 (54:00)SPONSORS:Jenn Bakos Photography: Get 10% off your first photography session with one of the Seacoast's finest photographers! DM Jen @jennbakosphoto on Instagram to get started.⁠Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠ for local windows, shades, & cozy vibes!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by Mainelove: Friday, February 6, in Newmarket, NH! ⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! ⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Studio One: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠the Studio One website⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

Dagan Migirditch has a lot to say.The co-owner and co-founder of Portsmouth's beloved Liars Bench Beer Co., Migirditch is a restaurant veteran, an avid reader, savvy businessman, and advocate for leaving the Seacoast better than he found it.And now with 10 years of Liars Bench under his belt, Migirditch believes he and his co-founder, Dane Nielsen, are only now achieving what they set out to do as two broke 28-year-olds with a dream a decade ago. In his return to "Seacoast Stories," the UNH graduate joins host Troy Farkas to discuss an array of things, like how he and Nielsen met at UNH, why they decided to go into business together, Migirditch's fond experiences of working in the Portsmouth restaurant scene 15 years ago, his thoughts on the current makeup of downtown Portsmouth, favorite memories from 10 years of Liars Bench, and why, despite a well-documented recent decline in alcohol consumption, he believes establishments like Liars Bench are vital for our happiness as humans.Plus, how Liars Bench is pushing back against I.C.E. raids in Seacoast restaurants, and why he believes it's his duty to speak up for those who can't speak up for themselves.OH ... and Dagan reacts to comments sent his way by angry social media followers 😂To support Dagan, you can visit Liars Bench Beer Co. in the West End of Portsmouth seven days per week. To learn more about their beer, food, and events, visit LiarsBenchBeer.com.EPISODE CHAPTERS:Introduction to Dagan (00:00)Meeting his co-founder at UNH (09:00)The magic of the Portsmouth restaurant scene (14:30)SPONSORS: 27 Teas & Studiooh! (24:22)Why he's optimistic about Portsmouth's future (27:09)Why Liars Bench has spoken out against I.C.E. (32:44)The original vision for Liars Bench Beer Co. (40:42)The decline of alcohol consumption (49:43)Looking back on 10 years of Liars Bench (53:54)Portsmouth's plans for building affordable housing (01:08:37)Dagan reacts to angry social media comments! (01:15:50)SPONSORS:Studioh! Salon: Get $100 off your consultation regarding preventative hair loss! Visit ⁠their website⁠, book an appointment, and say that "Seacoast Stories" sent you for your discount.⁠⁠27 Teas⁠⁠: Use code STORIES to get 15% off Manchester's high-quality hand-blended teas when ⁠⁠shopping online⁠⁠ or in-person!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, April 15, in Manchester, N.H.! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, May 6, in Exeter, N.H.! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Singles (35+) at 3S Artspace: On Friday, April 24, 16 brave singles will stand on stage in a room full of single folks. Will you be one of them? ⁠Buy your ticket here.⁠Seacoast Stories LIVE: On Thursday, May 7, the Seacoast's No. 1 podcast hits Stone Church in Newmarket, N.H.! La Mulita's Max Pruna, musician Caitlin Piper, and politician Stefany Shaheen will each take the stage in front of a live audience. Space is limited. Secure your tickets here.AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

*ANNOUNCEMENT* The next "Seacoast Stories" LIVE podcast is coming! In the first live podcast in the illustrious history of Stone Church Music Club, host Troy Farkas brings the Seacoast's No. 1 podcast to Newmarket, N.H., on Thursday, May 7. For this special recording, he'll talk to Max Pruna from La Mulita Coffee and U.S. Congressional Candidate Stefany Shaheen (-D). Plus, live music from Caitlin Piper, and an after-party upstairs in Stone Church's private room. The space is small, and seats are limited. Secure your ticket here.⁠Amber Lilyestrom⁠ is one of the most powerful women the Seacoast has to offer.And yet, she's one of the most soft-spoken and deep-feeling people you'll ever meet.In the second part of her "Seacoast Stories" appearance, the 7-figure-earning business coach, poet, public speaker, podcast host, 4x author, proud UNH alum, rejoins the show to display all sides of her multifaceted personality.From the Tree Haus in the woods of Lee, N.H., the 44-year-old mom of two joins ⁠⁠host Troy Farkas again to discuss why she became a business coach at 31 following a near-death experience during childbirth. Then, she talks about the local events that catapulted her to (Seacoast) superstardom, building a "right-sized" business for her life, and the heartbreaking infertility journey that ultimately led Amber and her husband to leave New Hampshire in the middle of the night to go adopt a baby boy in Florida.For daily inspiration from Amber, you can follow her on Instagram ⁠@amberlilyestrom⁠, or check out ⁠"Homeward: The Sovereign Business Podcast"⁠ on Spotify. Her latest book, "Little Big Beautiful Things" is available ⁠here.⁠EPISODE CHAPTERS:The big decision to become a brand & business coach at 31 (00:00)SPONSORS: LANEY & LU + Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains (26:30)The huge events she hosted on the Seacoast (29:50)Building a "right-sized business" in line with her values (35:55)Amber's painful fertility struggles (39:48)The emotional story of adopting her son (49:40)SPONSOR: 27 Teas (56:32)Amber's family dynamics & current life philosophy (58:20)SPONSORS:⁠LANEY & LU⁠: The Seacoast's go-to restaurant for feeding your mind, soul & spirit! Visit their Portsmouth location or ⁠order online here.⁠⁠⁠27 Teas⁠: Use code STORIES to get 15% off Manchester's high-quality hand-blended teas when ⁠shopping online⁠ or in-person!⁠Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains⁠⁠! Get your girl started on her next adventure today by visiting ⁠⁠GirlScoutsGWM.org⁠⁠.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, April 15, in Manchester, N.H.! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Singles (35+) at 3S Artspace: On Friday, April 24, 16 brave singles will stand on stage in a room full of single folks. Will you be one of them? Buy your ticket here.AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!

While throwing epic events, going viral on social media, and running a successful weekly market, Alyssa Pine was quietly handling something the public never knew about.In her third appearance on "Seacoast Stories," the 32-year-old Live Freely Market founder speaks for the first time about the heartbreak and grief she's battled since finding out a devastating piece of news two days before throwing the first Live Freely Fest in August 2024.Plus, she tells host Troy Farkas some exciting news regarding Live Freely Fest 2026, recent developments at the Live Freely Market, winning the Stay Work Play Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2025, must-do summer activities in her beloved Hampton, business lessons learned from her father, Shane Pine (The Community Oven, Shane's Texas Pit, etc.), and more.To check out the Live Freely Market, you can pay Alyssa and her vendors a visit at 356 Lafayette Rd. in Hampton. The market is open Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. SPONSORS:To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains! Get your girl started on her next adventure today by visiting GirlScoutsGWM.org.⁠Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by Market Square Bakehouse: Friday, April 3, in Amesbury, Mass.! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, April 15, in Manchester, N.H.! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!EPISODE CHAPTERS:Alyssa's backstory + our friendship (00:00)Relocating Live Freely Fest 2026 to Applecrest (05:48)Live Freely Market's explosion on social media (15:32)SPONSORS: Financial advisor David Higgins + Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains (25:42)The grief & heartbreak Alyssa faced while building the Live Freely Market (29:00)Winning the Entrepreneur of the Year award last year (45:15)SPONSOR: Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (51:10)Changes happening at the Live Freely Market (52:35)Must-do Hampton activities this summer (58:30)Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

You probably don't know this, but ...Maine is home to some of the cleanest water in the country.So when accomplished businesswoman Jen Millard - who spent 30+ years building big CPG brands all over the country - returned to her home state of Maine a few years ago, she knew she wanted to capitalize on the opportunity.Her idea? Canned water sourced straight from Sebago Lake, one of the cleanest lakes the United States has to offer.Now, nearly two years after forming the business, Millard says Mainelove is at a "do-or-die" moment.From The Canopy Hotel in Portland, Millard and host Troy Farkas discuss the unexpected origin story of Mainelove, the complex (yet also simple) process of getting the water from Sebago Lake into a can you can drink, the importance of keeping all the revenue from this business in Maine, their recent expansion into N.H. and Mass., as well as their hopes to expand to Fla. later this year. Plus, why now is the time to go all in and think even bigger.To get your hands on cans of Mainelove water, you can find it at Lil's, Henry's Bagels, 3S Artspace, The Community Oven, Golden Harvest, and more. You can also order cases of water directly from Mainelove.com.SPONSORS:Business coach ⁠⁠Jennifer Wilder⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Women can get $100 off 1:1 private advisory with one of the Seacoast's top business minds! Lock in your discount and book your time with Jen by visiting ⁠⁠TheJenniferWilder.com/seacoaststories⁠⁠⁠⁠Oomph Salon⁠⁠⁠: Special happy hour haircuts for just $45 at New England's top-rated salon! Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by Market Square Bakehouse: Friday, April 3, in Amesbury, Mass.! ⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, April 15, in Manchester, N.H.! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CHAPTERS:SPONSOR: Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (00:00)The Mainelove origin story (01:15)The BTS of building a canned water company (15:37)SPONSORS: Biz coach Jennifer Wilder & Oomph Salon (29:12)Why she's keen on keeping all the business in Maine (32:35)Expanding the brand to FL, NH, MA, and more (38:56)The do-or-die stage of bulding this business (49:22)

Corinne Benfield's story is a uniquely New Hampshire one.Benfield, a Manchester, N.H., native, left The Granite State for college, vowing not to return to the state that raised her. Then, she moved to New York City to pursue an art career.Her time in The Big Apple didn't go as planned, leading her back to New Hampshire, where she began to see her home state through a completely different lens.Now, as the Executive Director of Stay Work Play, it's her job to convince young professionals to have the same epiphany she once did.Today, Benfield joins host Troy Farkas to share her story: Why she came back to N.H., the endless opportunities afforded to young people in the state, and the "master narrative" that's driving so many young people away. Plus, the biggest pain points for young professionals, and the three things she would change in this state if she were given a magic wand. To learn more about Stay Work Play's upcoming events, research studies, and more, just visit StayWorkPlay.org or follow @stayworkplay on Instagram.SPONSORS:Business coach ⁠Jennifer Wilder⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Women can get $100 off 1:1 private advisory with one of the Seacoast's top business minds! Lock in your discount and book your time with Jen by visiting ⁠TheJenniferWilder.com/seacoaststories⁠⁠Oomph Salon⁠⁠: Special happy hour haircuts for just $45 at New England's top-rated salon! AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Friday, April 3, in Amesbury, Mass.! ⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, April 15, in Manchester, N.H.! ⁠⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠⁠EPISODE CHAPTERS:Manchester's glow-up & Corinne's backstory (00:00)The opportunities N.H. affords young people (15:10)SPONSOR: Business coach Jennifer Wilder (21:55)Corinne's path to Stay Work Play (24:03)The effect of the housing crisis on YP's (31:30)Childcare costs and workforce displacement (49:27)SPONSOR: Oomph Salon (54:07)A rough social life & dating scene for YP's (55:30)Three N.H. issues Corinne wants to solve ASAP (01:04:55)

One year ago, Studio One owner Katy Marshall made a decision she never expected to reach:She acquired MISSION - the boutique Portsmouth fitness studio she began her instructing career at, and vowed to never return to.In a new segment entitled "The Follow-Up," host Troy Farkas sits down with Katy at Studio One Portsmouth to discuss the surprising text message that started this chain of events in late 2024, the frantic sprint to turn MISSION into Studio One in just ONE DAY, how she had to fight to convince existing MISSION members and staff to stay amid the messy transition, dealing with stiff competition in the area, and how, a year later, Studio One finally feels like it has found its footing in its new home.Plus, Katy and Troy discuss the STRUGGLES of entrepreneurship, why fitness is directly tied to the stories we tell ourselves, and so much more.To check out Studio One for yourself, you can use the code "COASTIE26" at checkout on the Studio One website to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!CHAPTERS:Reflecting on her time working at MISSION (00:00)Katy's fitness instructing philosophy (07:05)How the MISSION acquisition happened (26:10)The struggles of acquiring a business (36:45)How hard running a fitness business is (40:40)Dealing with fitness studio competition in the area (50:00)Strange client habits and "Just Show Up January" (59:25)UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club presented by Mainelove: Friday, February 6, in Newmarket, NH! ⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! ⁠⁠Sign up here.⁠

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode contains references to suicide. Listener discretion is advised.Freddy Petrone wanted to die.He was going blind. His body, following years of addiction to alcohol and hard drugs, began to fail him. He couldn't keep a job. No family member could get through to him. Until one day, he finally made the commitment to himself that long eluded him.From the West End of Portsmouth, Freddy joins ⁠host Troy Farkas⁠ to discuss how he flipped the switch, paving the path for him to form I Got Bridged, a Portsmouth nonprofit which seeks to bridge the gap for Seacoast residents in need. But before that - in vivid detail - he explains the lows he sunk to to feed his addiction, and how it nearly cost him everything.To learn more about the I Got Bridged mission and how to volunteer, please visit ⁠IGotBridged.com. You can also watch Freddy's 2025 TedxPortsmouth talk here, or read this Portsmouth City Lifestyle magazine article about him.If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call 988.CHAPTERS:How bad Freddy's addiction got (00:00)When Freddy started going blind (18:42)SPONSORS: 3 Bridges Yoga & Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (27:00)Freddy's road to recovery (29:20)The inspiration behind I Got Bridged (38:35)How I Got Bridged helps save lives on the Seacoast (45:10)SPONSORS:⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠⁠UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Friday, February 6, in Newmarket, NH! ⁠Sign up here.⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! ⁠Sign up here.⁠

Danielle Festa couldn't believe it.She'd lived for decades without knowing the truth.Until one day in 2020, she received a phone call from her cousin, a call that would eventually inspire the formation of The Aplomb Project, a Dover-based nonprofit which uses the power of art to help trauma survivors overcome their dark pasts, and to celebrate how far they've come in their recovery.From her art gallery in Dover, Danielle joins host Troy Farkas to discuss what happened on that phone call, why she decided to start painting portraits of trauma survivors, the extensive (and emotional) process of painting each survivor, how the Seacoast art community has rallied around the project, why the studio has become a healing space for all who enter, and so much more.To learn more about the art cafe, splatter room, exhibits, events, and open gallery hours, please visit TheAplombProject.org.CHAPTERS:What Danielle learned in a 2020 phone call (00:00)SPONSORS: 3 Bridges Yoga & Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (20:18)Why she wanted to start painting trauma survivors (23:08)The extensive BTS process for creating a portrait (29:36)What it's like working for a nonprofit (42:58)Cancer diagnosis (46:28)The Aplomb Project's offerings (58:04)SPONSORS:⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit ⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.⁠Studio One⁠⁠: NEW CLIENTS can use promo code "COASTIE26" at checkout to get UNLIMITED classes for only $25 in one month (that's an insanely good deal) at the Seacoast's top destination for spin, strength, and pilates classes.⁠Budget Blinds of the Seacoast⁠UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Friday, February 6, in Newmarket, NH! Sign up here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! Sign up here."Seacoast Stories" FINALLY has a newsletter! You can subscribe to our Substack ⁠⁠here for free.⁠⁠

Anthony DiLorenzo lived the American Dream.The son of immigrants, DiLorenzo bounced around as a child. After attending UNH in the 1980s, he decided to call the Seacoast home for the long haul. Not long after, he bought one car dealership, and then another, and another.Today, Anthony's Key Auto Group is one of the largest auto dealership chains in New England. Throughout his 30+ years in business, he's hired thousands of employees, solved countless problems, and earned millions upon millions of dollars. With his personal fortune, he's regularly given to several Seacoast nonprofits, donated $4 million to UNH's athletic complex, and he also purchased the infamous McIntyre Building in Portsmouth for $9 million.And due to all his business success, Anthony is confident he can win another uphill battle:This fall, DiLorenzo (R) announced he's running for New Hampshire's 1st Seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.His overarching message?To make the American Dream possible for New Hampshire citizens once more.From the West End of Portsmouth, Anthony joins ⁠host Troy Farkas ⁠for a wide-ranging discussion, where the two discuss Anthony's humble beginnings, growing his auto empire, what he loves about New Hampshire, why the Hearth Market failed, and his ambitious plans for making the McIntyre Building a community hub.Plus, Anthony discusses his approach to solving some of the nation's most pressing issues, like the healthcare system, college tuition prices, skyrocketing national debt, political polarization, and more.To learn more about Anthony's campaign, you can visit DiLorenzoForCongress.com.CHAPTERS:Building the Key Auto Group empire (00:00)Anthony's ambitious plans for the McIntyre building (12:14)Why Hearth Market failed & downtown Portsmouth's struggles (17:10)Anthony's philanthropic efforts (20:55)Thoughts on President Trump & Charlie Kirk (25:10)Housing, healthcare, national debt, & more (33:25)Political polarization (45:27)"Seacoast Stories" FINALLY has a newsletter! You can subscribe to our Substack here for free.

Natalie Tilton always knew.As a child in Lowell, Mass., she knew helping people was her calling.Fast forward three decades, and now the former Division I (and near Olympian) athlete is quickly taking over the physical therapy genre on the Seacoast.After growing tired of working under the duress of New Hampshire's hospital system, Natalie decided to launch her own practice, Ability Allies, in the darkest days of the pandemic. From her basement, she provided clients with personalized 1-on-1 care, a critical component of healthcare she felt was missing from her previous job.From the West End of Portsmouth, Natalie joins host Troy Farkas for a wide-ranging discussion, where the two discuss her earliest memories of wanting to be a PT, working with Red Sox players while attending Northeastern, moving to Newmarket, N.H., after meeting her husband online, her issues with traditional PT, the scary life-changing moment that made her reevaluate her career, launching Ability Allies, and later expanding it to four locations. Plus, Natalie lays out three critical things you must do to stay on top of your health in 2026.To book a PT appointment with Natalie and her amazing staff, you can visit AbilityAllies.com.CHAPTERS:Natalie's childhood dreams (00:00)Meeting her husband on Match.com (07:37)The grind of running four locations (13:12)SPONSORS: 3 Bridges Yoga & Budget Blinds (22:44)The (tragic) turning point that caused Natalie to leave the hospital system (25:40)Starting Ability Allies in her basement (35:28)3 healthy habits for 2026 (44:48)Ability Allies' rapid growth (57:42)Natalie's own wellness routine (01:03:50)SPONSORS:3 Bridges Yoga: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit 3BridgesYoga.com, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Studio One⁠: NEW CLIENTS can use promo code "COASTIE26" at checkout to get UNLIMITED classes for only $25 in one month (that's an insanely good deal) at the Seacoast's top destination for spin, strength, and pilates classes.Budget Blinds of the Seacoast"Seacoast Stories" FINALLY has a newsletter! You can subscribe to our Substack ⁠here for free.⁠Oh, and you can check out Troy's recent article on Stephanie Paolini of 3 Bridges Yoga here in the Portsmouth City Lifestyle Magazine.

Max Pruna⁠ had never tasted specialty coffee.But one day at Northeastern University in the mid 2010s, craft coffee pioneer ⁠George Howell⁠ poured Max the cup of coffee that would change his life.Inspired by this one sip, Max then dedicated his life to learning everything about craft coffee, eventually leading him to open La Mulita Coffee in Rye, N.H., now one of the most beloved shops on the Seacoast.In a replay of one of the most popular "Seacoast Stories" episodes of 2025, Colombia native Max Pruna joins ⁠⁠⁠host Troy Farkas⁠⁠⁠ to discuss growing up in Colombia when drug lord Pablo Escobar was terrorizing the streets, the immigration process that brought him and his wife to the U.S. in the early 2000s, when he first discovered specialty coffee, why he opened La Mulita in 2019, the Portsmouth politics that nearly prevented him from opening the shop at all, the creative ways La Mulita survived the pandemic, and so much more.CHAPTERS:Growing up in dangerous Colombia (00:00)Max's emigration to New Hampshire (06:45)Max's career prior to La Mulita (15:48)SPONSORS: Sage Portsmouth & We Can Help! (19:42)Learning about specialty coffee from George Howell (22:18))The fight to open La Mulita in 2019 (36:30)Surviving the pandemic (45:24)What makes La Mulita a special Seacoast spot (49:25)To support Max, you can visit him at ⁠La Mulita⁠ Monday-Saturday from 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. To purchase perfectly roasted coffee beans, check out ⁠LaMulitaCoffee.com⁠.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club is taking over Newburyport, MA, on Wednesday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m.! ⁠⁠⁠Book your seat here⁠⁠⁠ to make new friends.SPONSORS:⁠⁠Sage Portsmouth⁠⁠: Portsmouth's newest luxury condominiums are here ... and they're a steal! From now through 12/31, 20+ select units are available with BIG discounts. Prices start at $429,900. ⁠⁠Inquire here.⁠We Can Help!: Need a deep clean of your home? We got you! You can book one of our favorite Seacoast services here. You won't regret it.

Holly Ransom didn't want to feel this way anymore.The tiredness. The body aches. The shame.So she quit.Now two years sober, Holly is a spiritual wrecking ball fiercely determined to heal herself, and to use her own learnings to heal others along the way.A yoga teacher (3 Bridges Yoga, Seacoast Power Yoga, Four Bodies Wellness, Cinder & Sound), sound healer, holistic coach, and "Cycles and Shadows" podcast host, the 28-year-old is one of the oldest souls, deepest feelers, and most philosophical thinkers you'll come across on the Seacoast.In this Season 3 bonus episode recorded in the West End of Portsmouth, Holly joins host Troy Farkas to discuss her emotional yoga teacher training in Costa Rica, working at The Wilder, ecstatic dance, what astrology tells us about how we show up in relationships, why our consciousness has been "industrialized," and much more.CHAPTERS:Becoming a yoga teacher in Costa Rica (00:00)The difficult decision to get sober (06:00)Repairing the connection to yourself (19:35)SPONSORS: 3 Bridges Yoga + Sage Portsmouth (26:00)The benefits of dance for well-being (29:15)The challenges of running a healing business (35:40)Attachment styles (40:18)Why our consciousness has been "industrialized" (48:32)Final Question (56:57)SPONSORS:⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠: NEW STUDENTS can use code "SSNEWBIE" to pay just $39 for 30 days! RETURNING STUDENTS can use code "SS5FOR50" to get a 5-class pack for just $50! ⁠Sign up here.⁠ Offer expires Jan. 5, 2026.Sage Portsmouth: Portsmouth's newest luxury condominiums are here ... and they're a steal! From now through 12/31, 20+ select units are available with BIG discounts. Prices start at $429,900. Inquire here.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club is taking over Newburyport, MA, on Wednesday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m.! Book your seat here to make new friends.

To kick off the FINAL live edition of the show in 2025, beloved "Seacoast Stories" guest Jennifer Wilder starts the show by hyping up the audience before welcoming host Troy Farkas to the 3S Artspace stage. After giving the rundown for the evening, Troy talks to Liars Bench Beer Co. co-owner Dagan Migirditch, who begins by telling the WILD story of how he discovered yoga in New Zealand. Then, the two talk about the early days of Liars Bench, Dagan's time working under Jay McSharry in the Seacoast restaurant scene, the revitalization of the West End of Portsmouth, and the dire state of housing in Portsmouth, and what can be done to fix it.Then, previous podcast guest, marketing strategist and musician Laura Fox, takes the stage to play three of her signature love songs. After that, she and Troy talk about her recent decision to book a 1-way trip to Mexico, why she feels she needs to make a big change in her life, and more.To cap off the evening, high-flying Seacoast businesswoman, Erin Holt of The Funk'tional Nutritionist, takes the mic to talk more about her long road to prominence, how her successful virtual business found its roots in the Seacoast community, how she's allowed others' limiting beliefs to define her, a rough year for business in 2025, and more. Plus, she fields several questions from the curious audience!CHAPTERS:Jennifer Wilder introduces Troy Farkas (00:00)Troy's opening (06:50)Dagan Migirditch, Liars Bench Beer Co. (13:22)SPONSOR: 3 Bridges Yoga (37:50)Laura Fox plays live music (40:30)Laura Fox conversation (55:15)Troy looks back on a wild 2025 (01:02:32)Erin Holt, The Funk'tional Nutritionist (01:08:53)Erin Holt Q/A (01:32:35)SPONSORS:3 Bridges Yoga: NEW STUDENTS can use code "SSNEWBIE" to pay just $39 for 30 days! RETURNING STUDENTS can use code "SS5FOR50" to get a 5-class pack for just $50! Sign up here. Offer expires Jan. 5, 2026.The Coop at Earth Eagle Brewing: Portsmouth's new dive bar - open late six nights per week! Right next to 3BY.Special thanks goes to:Lindsey Watson (photographer)Kevin Edge (photographer)Susan Plungis (photographer)Nick Eaton (videographer)Jennifer Wilder (hypewoman)Martin, Sarah, Sara, and Danny from 3S Artspace