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More Good News from HealthyLife.Net Radio Network - Listen in Monday April 26th at 11:00am PT/2:00pm EST

A recent post on the remarkable programming of the 'all positive talk' internet radio station, Healthy Life.Net., hosted by over 40 seasoned TV, film and radio personalities, highlighted the This is Life Show. featuring actors and comedians Kathy Buckley, Geri Jewell and Toby Forrest.

 
(left to right:) Each Monday, hosts Kathy Buckley, Geri Jewell and Toby Forrest, share their personal experiences with listeners , as they overcome challenges by seeing the humor on the This is Life Show on www.HealthyLife.Net .

Make plans to listen live on Monday April 26th from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT/2:00 - 3:00 pm EST, to This is Life,which will include a call-in interview with Howard Renensland, Founder and CEO of [with]tv .  Howard is the driving force behind the blog posts you read here, and will talk about the value of building a greater awareness of the need for inclusivity for persons with disabilities.

Live listening is (of course) free, but you can also listen to any of the Archived programs, by downloading them at $4.95 per show here.

• Kathy Buckley: Billed as "America's First Hearing Impaired Comedienne", Kathy is a five-time American Comedy Award Nominee as Best Stand-Up Female Comedienne, and the winner of countless other awards for her work.  www.kathybuckley.com.
• Geri Jewell: Best known as Cousin Geri on the NBC sitcom, "The Facts of Life" was the first person with a disability to have a regular role on a prime time series. . www.GeriJewell.com.
• Tobias (Toby) Forrest: An actor whose credits include "Weeds" and "Six Feet Under", Toby is also the singer for the band Cityzen. He is a quadriplegic due to a diving accident who has become an advocate for performers with disabilities. www.myspace.com/CityZenia.

HealthyLife.Net is an all positive 24/7 Internet Radio Network airing topics you want to hear!

Explore the Power of the Arts at Potential Unlimited Productions!

Located in West Hurley,  New York, Potential Unlimited Productions has been re-launched and is offering a selection of workshops for people with developmental disabilities.  Between April 5th and April 30th, attendees can select from 3 sessions a day that are designed for active participation in arts, entertainment and exercise education. Classes are held at the new Ulster Studio (about 30 minutes north of New Paltz, NY).

Some of these workshops include World Music, Intro to Musical Performance, Songwriting, Sing-a-long, and gentle stretch Yoga and movement training, Fun with Dance, and Games in Theatre Arts to exercise the imagination. Affordable fees and online registration make attending easier. To see the full schedule, click here.

These courses are delivered through The Music Institute; a performing arts immersion program, sponsored by Potential Unlimited Productions, Inc. and NYS OMRDD. The Music Institutes provide creative time and space to explore performance media, learn skills, develop talents and perform! Teaching artists offer distinct workshops which introduce participants to a variety of performance art including dance, drama , vocal and instrumental music.

Potential Unlimited Productions is a non-profit organization with an experienced and talented staff whose mission is to:

• identify, nurture and present the artistic talents of people with developmental disabilities;
• Promote collaboration between performers with developmental disabilities and professional musicians, choreographers and theater directors in public performances of the highest production standards;
• Create opportunities for schools and community groups to work with performing artists with developmental disabilities, learning with them and from them;
• Provide support and services that enhance the quality of life of performing artists with developmental disabilities;
• Integrate performers with developmental disabilities into the cultural and social life of the community.

For more information these workshops, and for fees and registration, visit http://www.potentialunlimited.org/default.htm, or send an e-mail to [email protected].

And now ... for some GOOD news on your radio!

"We are driven to provide all positive radio shows to help eliminate fear, advance positive thought and encourage that we are all one - here for the greater good of all."  Linda Mackenzie, Founder, CH &S, HealthyLife.Net Radio network.

In 2002, Linda Mackenzie introduced one of the first 'all positive talk ' Internet radio stations in America; HealthyLife.Net Radio Network, a subsidiary of CH&S. A shining example of Linda's success is the weekly This is Life Show, hosted by a trio of talented actors and comedians.

 
(left to right:) Kathy Buckley, Geri Jewell and Toby Forrest, hosts of the weekly This is Life Show on www.HealthyLife.Net  (all positive talk radio). Each week, listeners share in their journey of self-discovery, as Kathy, Geri and Tony use personal stories and experiences to help motivate others to confront challenges, overcome them, see the humor, and remember "who you are".

• Kathy Buckley: Billed as "America's First Hearing Impaired Comedienne", Kathy is a five-time American Comedy Award Nominee as Best Stand-Up Female Comedienne, and the winner of countless other awards for her work. She is also an award-winning actress, accomplished author, and renowned inspirational speaker. www.kathybuckley.com.
• Geri Jewell: Best known as Cousin Geri on the NBC sitcom, "The Facts of Life" was the first person with a disability to have a regular role on a prime time series. She began her career doing stand up comedy and when not working in television, she is a highly sought after motivational speaker and trainer. www.GeriJewell.com.
• Tobias (Toby) Forrest: An actor whose credits include "Weeds" and "Six Feet Under", Toby is also the singer for the band Cityzen. He is a quadriplegic due to a diving accident who has become an advocate for performers with disabilities. In addition, he is an artist and comedian with a masters in Psychology. www.myspace.com/CityZenia.

Exactly two months after the first pioneering news broadcast, which helps make news more palatable for listeners, the overwhelming demand for more was met by archiving the program. Listeners to all of HealthyLife.net's archived shows sky-rocketed, proving that in this over-stressed, multi-tasking world, people are taking full advantage of the network's listen-on-demand opportunities.

The fresh broadcast model of the weekday, all-positive news show, HealthyLife.Net NEWS@7,  has already brought to fruition the anticipated rewards to the Radio Network and to its cadre of new listeners.

Click HERE for the News@7 homepage.