Kefi Life

Kefi Life

Flourish and feel alive in mind, body and soul - the Greek way! Join radio personality Kiki Vale on Kefi Life, a podcast that will enlighten listeners to discover ways to prosper in life and seize moments. The energy and essence of our episodes is to lead you to a life where all is well - Ola Kala!

Episodes

December 4, 2025 32 mins

210: ART & KEFI: A Doorway To Peace and Everyday Wellness

A unexpected doodling art class opened my eyes to possibilities of being well through art. Artist Christina Angelos joins to reveal ways to heal through art.

Kiki & Christina

Today's Lexi: 

Συνεργείο – Synergeio – Workshop

In Today’s Episode:

Christina Angelos is a Fine Artist, Curator, and Modern-Day Philosopher capturing the soul’s mystical experience of Greece, i...

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209: Strength Training: A Path to Renewal

Transformational Fitness & Mindset Coach Kyriakos Kalamaras coaches us on getting strong in the mind, body and spirit.

Kyriakos

Today's Lexi: 

Δύναμη – Dynami – Strength

In Today’s Episode:

Transformational Fitness and Mindset Coach is revolutionizing human potential and helping you to supercharge your health, ignite your mind and achieve the impossible.  Tune in to the Kefi Life podca...

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November 6, 2025 20 mins

208: Vitamin Drips for Modern Wellness

Discover how InfuseWell Concierge is redefining vitality through vitamin drips that rejuvenate, energize and restore balance from the inside out.

Kiki and Olya

Today's Lexi: 

Βιταμίνες – Vitaminas – Vitamins

In Today’s Episode:

Kiki is joined by nurse and InfuseWell Concierge owner OLYA BORSUK to discuss the vitamin drips expereince and why it helps improve your wellbeing. You will learn abou...

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October 23, 2025 11 mins

207: Cupping — A Path To Renewal

Discover how cupping awakens your body’s natural vitality with PT PhD Tim Rylander.  Dr Tim explains the method and benefits of this ancient practice. 

Tim Rylander

Today's Lexi: 

Αρχαίος – Archaios – Ancient

In Today’s Episode:

Kiki is on location at Impact Physical Therapy learning the practice of cupping.  Dr Tim Rylander, an expert in many physical modalities, enlightens our audience on why one...

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206: Stay Well Through the Season Changes

Soon we will enter the season of fall into winter. Kiki gets us ready for the changes and offers practical tips to keep you well. 

Today's Lexi: 

Aλλαγή – Allagi – Change

In Today’s Episode:

Today, Kiki puts the focus on prevention and preparation of keeping a healthy body through the seasons.

LEARN: Which foods build a stronger immune system for the colder months? What does ancient Chine...

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205: Echoes of Sparta: Football Lessons for Life’s Challenges

The Spartans leave a legacy of life’s great lessons.

Today's Lexi: 

Κληρονομία – Kliornomia – Heritage

In Today’s Episode:

Football season is back, and it is a huge part of Kiki’s family.

Today is all about connecting the dots.  Kiki’s social media director, Morgan, shares the story of the Spartan spirit handed down by her Papou- Grandfather.

The name itself carries ech...

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204: Long Live Ancient Greek Language with Eugenia Manolidou

Classical Greek composer turned Ancient Greek school director, Eugenia Manolidou, ignites the desire to “Know the Self,” through the classical Greek language.

Eugenia with Students

Today's Lexi: 

Παιδεια – Paideia – Education

In Today’s Episode:

Kiki is delighted to introduce the well-respected Eugenia Manolidou.  A classically trained composer, Eugenia has paused her mu...

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203: Flavors of Europe at Minos Imported Foods

Kefi Life goes on location to Minos Imported Foods for a taste of Europe.

Kiki & Bob

Today's Lexi: 

Τυρί – Tyri – Cheese

In Today’s Episode:

Kiki goes on location to one of Kefi Life’s specialty vendors.  Meet Co-owner Bob Denic as the two stroll through the store checking out foods that bring back the nostalgia and taste of the old country with home cooked meals and family.  Res...

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202: August is Health and Wellness Month – WATER

Seize the opportunity to participate in Health and Wellness Month by engaging in water.

Today's Lexi: 

Oρίζοντας – Orizontas – Horizon

In Today’s Episode:

Join Kiki as she shares the one simple and basic way to stay healthy and well.  Today it’s all about the benefits of drinking water and getting in the water.  Whether you are near a tub, lake, ocean, or the sea, water will support...

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201: PAROS – The Island for Everyone

Paros is voted best place to visit in 2025 – so Kiki did!  Join her on the island for an up-close and personal view.

Miltos Dovas

Today's Lexi: 

λύπη – Lypi – Regret

In Today’s Episode:

Kiki is fresh from her Greece trip, and she wants to share. 

First stop, Paros – voted best place to visit in Europe this summer.  Tune in for her conversation with Miltos Dovas, Guest Experience Curator at Seni...

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July 17, 2025 15 mins

200: Keep the Heritage Alive

A family business does more than help the economy, it keeps a story alive. Learn about Kiki’s experience today! 

Kiki & John

Today's Lexi: 

Αδελφός – Adelfos – Brother

In Today’s Episode:

A family business does more than help the economy, it keeps a story alive. You’ll really connect with Kiki and her brother John.

Credits:

Music: Spiro Dussias

Vocals: Zabrina Hay

Graphic Designer: Manos Koumparak...

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199: Kefi Life – Unveils a New Chapter

The new Kefi Life look is timeless, classic, holistic and nostalgic.   Everyone can relate.   Meet the designer.

Manos

Today's Lexi: 

Κύκλο – Kýklos – Circle

In Today’s Episode:

Kefi Life is experiencing pangs of excitement as our team looks forward to the empowering, exhilarating and joyful, official unveiling of our new updated, clean and classic meaningful design.    

The reason for everyt...

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198: Support Small Business – The Fruit Store

The real-life stories of the legendary Fruit Store in Hinsdale, Illinois spotlights the value of small local business.

John Yurchek

Today's Lexi: 

Πεπόνι – Pepóni – Melon

In Today’s Episode:

We discover the value of small and local business. The Hinsdale Fruit Store is a shining example of a small business which creates a vibrant community and fosters a unique sense of place. 

The “fac...

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197: Building a Better America Through Education and Hellenism

Robert Buhler, Chairman of the Board, for The Pan-Hellenic Scholarship Foundation, explains the value of mentoring and scholarships.

Robert & Kiki

Today's Lexi: 

Μέντορας – Méntoras – Mentor

In Today’s Episode:

Kiki visits with Robert Buhler, Chairman of the Board for the prestigious PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation, about the value of leadership and mentoring.  ...

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196: Official Kick-off to Summer with Estia Naples

Dean Pashalis of Estia helps us kick off summer celebrating culture, food and family.

Kiki and Dean

Today's Lexi: 

Φεστιβάλ – Festivál – Festival

In Today’s Episode:

Here at Kefi Life, we are excited to officially kick off summer with food indoors and out.

Kiki is fired up to share her interview with Dean Pashalis, owner of the newly opened Estiatorio of Naples, Florida. 

Dean, a ...

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May 22, 2025 14 mins

195: Herbs & Mental Wellness

How do herbs act as medicine?

Today's Lexi: 

Λιβάνι – Livani – Frankincense

In Today’s Episode:

It’s National Mental Health Awareness month and Kefi Life is sharing the power of herbs and their medicinal purpose. 

Kiki will visit with a Greek herbalist – Vasilia – who healed herself with food and herbal vegetation.  

Credits:

Music: Spiro Dussias

Vocals: Zabrina Hay

Graphic Designer: Manos Koumpara...

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194: Coping Strategies for Mental Health

Forensic Psychiatric Nurse Yianna Papadeas visits with Kiki about the importance of caring for your mental health.

Today's Lexi: 

Ωμος – Omos – Shoulder

In Today’s Episode:

It’s National Mental Health Awareness month and Kefi Life is joining the conversation with Forensic Psychiatric Nurse Yianna Papadeas.  Yianna, at the publishing of this episode, has just been awarded Top Registered Nurs...

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April 24, 2025 7 mins

193: The POWER of a NAP

Sleep inertia in the form of a short nap will add years to your life and life to your years.  Today’s topic is the POWER NAP

Today's Lexi: 

Συνήθειa – Synítheia – Habit

In Today’s Episode:

My father, Tasso, God rest his soul, lived to the age of 90.  He naturally abided by a healthy, Mediterranean lifestyle.   All my life I was struck by his habits; slow chewing of whole foods, moving his own body to lift, ...

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April 10, 2025 15 mins

192: The Garden – A Virtuous Activity

Gardening is good for the soul and great for uniting one generation to the next.  Join George the Greek with a close up on tomatoes, green beans, grandchildren, and more.

Today's Lexi: 

 Ήλιος – Ílios – Sun

In Today’s Episode:

A Greek immigrant, George, brings his youthful love and experience of his of garden in Greece to America. 

What are the secrets to picking oregano and planting tomatoes...

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191: The Healing Benefits of Ancient Gardens — Yesterday & Today

Thousands of years ago, the ancient civilizations created gardens to help the community achieve a sense of balance, harmony and peace.  Today we explore this beauty of a garden and wellness.

In Today’s Episode:

Do you ever need a respite from the world and all the noise in it?

Are you looking for a place which eases the mind and renews the spirit.Is it even possi...

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