101. Life in Ikaria- The Rustic Retreats with Thea Parikos

101. Life in Ikaria- The Rustic Retreats with Thea Parikos A reunion with Thea Parikos, resident of Ikaria, Greece inspires us to do a deep dive into health, happiness, and wellbeing with her Blue Zone Rustic Retreats. Thea Parikos Today's Lexi:  περιβάλλον — Perivallon (Environment) In Today’s Episode: Kiki reunites with a friend, Thea Parikos from the island of Ikaria in Greece, to talk “life on the island,” and how it supports longevity.  Thea Parikos, born in Michigan, and now longtime resident of Ikaria, Greece is a living example of living to live well.  She uprooted her life to the home of her grandparents and the emersion is cause for Kefi!  Today, Thea and her husband Ilias, owners of the quaint and intimate Inn – Thea’s Inn- spread vitality and wellness to all people via their cooking, hospitality, their Inn and their popular Blue Zone RUSTIC RETREATS.  During this episode you will discover why is this place Ikaria, a Blue ZONE, is so special to the well-being of its residents and visitors. Hear about the: Values Food Friendships and family The concept of who you are vs what you do Herbs Retirement Retreats to restore the inner you Panagariya How do the villagers of the island support each other Importance of community Impact of Nature Bee life Plant life Personal discoveries Is there still time to register or a Rustic Retreat in Ikaria?  Yes!!!! From Thea: To reserve your place My Blue Zones retreats are very intimate, and I only take 8 guests at a time. This ensures that every guest receives close attention and gets the very best out of their Ikarian experience. The retreats tend to sell out quickly, so if you are interested in reserving your place, please contact me and I will send you detailed information. 2023 Retreat Dates 4-10 May:        Places available 10-16 June:     Places available 23-29 Sept:     Places available October:         Dates to be confirmed Today's Ola Kala Moment: For Today's Ola Kala Moment, Little Changes for Big Impact Resources: Thea's Blue Zones Rustic Retreat About the Blue Zones Thea on Extra Minutes Australia Credits: Music: Spiro Dussias Vocals: Zabrina Hay Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary 🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at the Kefi Life Shop!🫒   Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast on your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul! Follow Kefi Life on Instagram (@kefilife365)! For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness, connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils (my.doterra.com/kefilife).   This episode made possible in part by: The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis — Ranked #1 LTLawChicago.com   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.