Today’s episode is guaranteed to make your mouth water! I welcome Matthew Wozny , founder of The Beacon Hill Bakery in Boston. This Harvard MBA grad is also the guy who gets up extra early to craft incredibly delicious baked goods. Matthew creates classic Polish pastries and breads based on the scrumptious treats he grew up loving. He searches the world over and our conversation is as much about Polish royalty and the history of baked goods as it is about the product. Read all about him and his delicacies at www.beaconhillbakery.com!

In part two of a special series on Parkinson’s Disease during April, PD Awareness Month, , we continue our discussion of the book, “Jordan’s Rich Journey: A Path of Purpose, Strength and Hope with Parkinson’s.” I welcome the co-author Dr. John A. DiCicco along with Brett Miller, the founder/owner of 110 Fitness in Rockland, Massachusetts. Brett and his team have created a groundbreaking fitness and training program specifically for people with Parkinson’s Disease and other disabilities. There is strong science to suggest high intensity exercise plays a key role r in slowing down progression and mitigating symptoms. Brett and 110 Fitness ( www.110fitness.org) mean so much to the community and I’m thrilled he can join us to explain how and why 110 Fitness works. On the podcast, we continue to promote the annual Optimism Walk sponsored by the American Parkinson Disease Association of Massachusetts. Proceeds from the sale of the book will go towards both the APDA of Massachusetts and the scholarship campaign at 110 Fitness. Remember that you can take up the fight with fundraising campaigns in your area. There are many reasons for hope as develop new treatments and hopefully a cure!

The Sunday Times says, “You’ll never look at a keyboard the same way after reading Danny Bate’s fascinating, linguistic history.” I couldn’t agree more as we entertain the author of “Why Q Needs U: A History of Our Letters and How We Use Them.”

Danny Bates is a linguist, writer, broadcaster and host of the podcast “A Language I Love Is…”
You’ll come away with a newfound appreciation and respect for one of humanity’s most successful technologies – the alphabet!