At Home with Emily

In this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily sits down with Deana Belote from Springfield Public Schools to talk about a big issue for today’s parents: screen time overload. They dive into how too much screen time is leading to social and emotional delays, and why kids are having a hard time with things like self-regulation and interacting with others. Deana shares some eye-opening stats and...

In this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily Wood and Hannah Laxton, Owner of Wellsprings Counseling, dive deeper into the big questions around kids, teens, and smartphones. When’s the right time to hand over a phone? What happens if you’ve already given too much freedom too soon? They share eye-opening insights and practical tips that might just change how you think about tech and parenting. If y...

In this thought-provoking episode of At Home with Emily, host Emily Wood chats with Hannah Laxton, Owner of Wellspring Counseling in Republic, to tackle a hot topic: kids, smartphones, and social media. With the average age for a first phone in the U.S. now at 11.5 years old, they dive into the risks of giving kids unrestricted internet access, from cyberbullying to online predators. Hannah shares...

On this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily sits down with Deb Stratman, a lively 74-year-old retiree who spends four days a week volunteering at Crosslines Food Pantry. Deb shares heartwarming stories from the front lines, where she welcomes everyone who walks through the door. Her role isn’t just about lending a hand—it’s about making people feel seen, safe, and respected. Deb opens up about th...

On this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily chats with Jamie Trussell from the Council of Churches. They dive into why practicing gratitude is so important, and how it can actually boost both your mental and physical health. Jamie shares some personal stories from her work with people in need and talks about how a shift in perspective can make a big difference in how we see life. LISTEN NOW as Em...

On this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily continues her conversation with Melanie Blair, Counselor & Executive Director of Lost & Found Grief Center. How do you move forward after losing your person? How do you help a friend who is experiencing that kind of loss? There is hope. Listen in on this powerful conversation RIGHT HERE on At Home with Emily. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

On this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily sits down with Melanie Blair, Counselor & Executive Director of Lost & Found Grief Center. Melanie is no stranger to grief. Listen in on Melanie's story as she and Emily talk about navigating grief during the holiday season, how to honor traditions while being compassionate, and how Lost and Found played a pivotal role in Melanie's story. See om...

On this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily sits down with Christine Newberry, a cancer survivor and founder of the non-profit organization, Serenity Yoga Haven: Cancer Support. Christine talks about the benefits of yoga for managing chronic illnesses, reducing stress, and improving overall well-being, along with her personal experience of how yoga helped her cope with the side effects of chemoth...

On this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily sits down again with Dr. Stacy Goddard of Missouri State University to continue the conversation on living a LONG, healthy life. They dive into how the role of mindset, community, and finding meaning in later years can make those years last even longer. Find out all the secrets RIGHT HERE on At Home with Emily! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

In this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily sits down with Jean Larrick, an 81-year-old tennis pro with national champion titles and inductions into 4 separate Sports Halls of Fame. Jean works full time at Cooper tennis, plays every day with kids and adults, still plays in tournaments, and recently won a multi-state pickleball tournament against people who were 20+ years her junior! She also isn'...

On this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily Wood sits down with Dr. Stacy Goddard of Missouri State University to talk about the recent study out of Copenhagen. The study shows the top sports to extend your life, ranked by number of years they add. Dr. Goddard shares how those sports are specifically beneficial, and how everything ties together for overall better health as you get older. What can...

In this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily Wood continues her conversation with Co-Founder of Mama Jean's Natural Market, Diana Hicks. Starting a business from scratch wasn't easy, but Diana and Susie's passion for their mission and love for the community catapulted them to success. Listen in on the details that get Diana choked up every time, RIGHT HERE on At Home with Emily. See omnystudio.com...

In this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily Wood sits down with Co-Founder of Mama Jean's Natural Market, Diana Hicks. Diana worked a corporate job for 30 years that she loved, but decided it was finally time to be her own boss. Thankfully for the Ozarks, that leap of faith led us to gaining the most beloved health food store in the region. Listen in on Diana's story of growth and change RIGHT HE...

In this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily Wood continues her conversation with entrepreneur Lisa Tinkler. Lisa talks about the struggles she's had while building her own businesses, and how she has learned not to be afraid of failure or let her ego get in the way of success. Starting something new and bold can be scary, but at the very least, the lessons you learn by stepping out are worth it....

In this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily Wood sits down with Lisa Tinkler, Owner of Redline Athletics, to hear her story. Lisa talks through how she came to be an entrepreneur and what drives her every single day to keep pushing forward. Listen in as Lisa gives great advice for anyone trying to start something new from the ground up NOW on At Home with Emily. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

In this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily Wood continues her conversation with Life Coach and Author, Susan Brawley, on managing our time. We are all privy to the fact that our phones can really consume us. How can we manage our time effectively without getting sucked in? What are some tools we can used to stay efficient and organized? Learn some good tips and tricks from a professional RIGHT H...

In this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily sits down with Life Coach and Author, Susan Brawley. Back to school time can be stressful for any parent, especially one that has a hard time saying "no". Listen in as Emily and Susan discuss how to handle feelings of being overwhelmed, getting priorities straight, and the art of saying "no". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily Wood continues her conversation on CHANGE with licensed counselor, Lauren Stassel. What does it look like as a parent, more specifically a mother, when your family is experiencing all these changes? How do we guide our children through it? How do we best handle things with our spouses? And now that we know what led to Emily's decision of leaving journal...

In the first episode of At Home with Emily, Emily Wood sits down with licensed counselor, Lauren Stassel, to talk about change. Where has Emily been since she left news? What was the breaking point that caused Emily to turn away from her dream career? Find out all that and more NOW on At Home with Emily. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.