Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town

Flipping the Script on Healthcare — What 2026 Has in Store What do airport strangers, sassy, independent 80-ish-year-old road-tripping chicks, and the upside-down food pyramid have in common? Us. Apparently. 😂 In this episode, Terry and I are fresh off a family celebration in South Carolina (yes, the Sorbellos are officially official 💍) and somehow find ourselves spiraling into one of the most i...

In this compelling episode of Living Well Together, we sit down with Rick Perales — retired U.S. Air Force veteran, longtime public servant, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and the voice behind the PitBull214 podcast. After decades of service in uniform and in public office, Rick has made it his personal mission to ensure that no veteran is left navigating life alone. Through PitBull214,...

What if the new year didn’t come with pressure… but with possibility? In this heartfelt New Year edition of Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town, Lisa and Dr. Terry flip the tired “New Year, New You” script and invite you into something better — a fresh way to think about your year that feels hopeful instead of heavy.  Instead of resolutions that fade by February, they introduce the 5 Ps...

🎄 It’s Game Giveaway Day! 🎄Grab your cocoa, slip on your stretchiest holiday pants, and join us for a pretty joy-filled episode! In this short-and-sweet Christmas special, we’re celebrating everything we love about the in-between week, like family time, cozy traditions, quiet dreaming, and yes… BOARD GAMES. 🧩🎲 We compiled a massive community-sourced list of favorite classic and modern games (f...

The holidays have a way of turning the volume up on everything — stress, relationships, emotions, expectations… and sometimes even our sniffles. In this pre-holiday, slightly-unscripted, very real episode of Living Well Together, we’re doing what we do best: pulling up a couple of chairs, talking honestly, and sorting through life together. From marriage and faith to teamwork, journaling, stress,...

In Episode one hundred and ONE (can you believe it?!), Lisa and Terry kick off the holiday season with a fun, heartfelt, and deeply practical conversation about navigating December with more peace, more presence, and a whole lot less pressure. After reminiscing about 101 episodes of community stories, small-town gems, and unforgettable guests, your hosts dive into what really happens this time of...

Snowflakes, sailboats, sourdough, and… shot put?! Welcome to Episode 100 of Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town—where a quiet snowy morning turns into a whirlwind recap of weddings, Thanksgiving chaos, and a brand-new family tradition that just might inspire your next big adventure. In this milestone episode, Lisa and Terry cozy up to chat about: * A storybook Beaufort sailboat wedding...

This week on Living Well Together, we’re sitting down with a powerhouse husband-and-wife duo who have turned personal struggle into community transformation. Meet Lori Nedelman, a Certified Aesthetic Registered Nurse with 33 years of experience, and her husband, Dr. Rick Nedelman, co-creators of SAS Med Spa, a thriving small-town practice built on heart and healing. Born and raised in St. Paris, O...

Understanding Your Body, Easing Your Pain, & Moving with Confidence with Scott Blackburn, PT, DPT In this episode of Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town, Lisa and Dr. Terry sit down with Scott Blackburn — Physical Therapist, Clinic Director at Xcel Physical Therapy in Fairborn, and lifelong learner of all things movement, mindset, and pain science. Scott’s journey from neuroscience...

Hair Dye, House Clothes & High-Quality Supplements From salon spills and airport-fashion debates to a real talk on what keeps you feeling vibrant from the inside out — this episode proves that laughter and good nutrition are the best kind of therapy. In this episode, we cover: 1. Why presentation matters—but inner nourishment matters more 2. Our favorite foundational supplements for energy, im...

Get ready, friends… this episode is a whole, whole-living vibe. With Dr. Terry sitting this one out (we missed you, Terry!), Lisa got to sit down with two powerhouse women — Sheila Kesling, owner of the beloved Echo Boutique in Troy, Ohio, and Lindsay Taylor, co-owner of a community favorite, Oak + Arrow Beauty Room in Troy and Vandalia, Ohio — for an energizing, faith-filled, laugh-out-loud, soul...

The Joy Prescription — Why Laughter Really Is the Best Medicine After a weekend full of family, corn mazes, and spontaneous giggles, Lisa and Terry sit down—voices raspy but hearts full—to unpack something profoundly simple yet deeply healing: laughter. From coffee chats and “tribal council” family dinners to hilarious moments that only happen when you’re trying not to laugh, this episode dives in...

Strong, Steady & Stoked: Hormone Balance for Dudes What if “feeling like yourself again” wasn’t a mystery—just a strategy? In this episode, we pour a big mug of T (testosterone, not Terry 😉) and get real about men’s hormones, energy, and vitality—without the eye-glaze medical lecture. We talk about why guys don’t love talking about this stuff (and why they should), how to get back to doing yo...

Confessions from a “Crunchy” Couple: We’re SO Not Perfect  Lots of people think we’ve got it all figured out—clean living, toxin-free products, perfectly balanced lives. But in this episode, we’re opening the cabinet (literally!) and letting you peek inside. From bleach and peroxide to plastic bags, hair color, nail polish, and even Diet Coke and cigars, we’re sharing our real-life “imperfections”...

House Parties, Homecoming, and the 3 H’s of Hope This week it’s just the two of us—rolling, laughing, and wondering how we got from episode 72 to 92 without noticing! We chat about small-town homecoming weekends, teenage house parties (and all the “what ifs” that come with them), and a few stories from our own high school days that will have you grinning. But we don’t stop there—we also dive into...

In this uplifting conversation, we’re joined by Amy Cate Krachenfels—coach, speaker, and encourager of women—who describes herself as having “a firm hand with a soft touch.” Amy is a truth-teller, gifted at calling out the gold in others while also calling them UP and OUT of whatever is holding them back. She shares how growing up in a holistic, faith-filled home in Michigan shaped her love for na...

Boutique Escapes + Everyday Upgrades This week, we’re fresh off a little getaway that turned into a BIG reminder: life is too short for ordinary. 💫 From champagne turn-down service, candlelit chocolates, and morning muffin baskets at Inn Walden—to Scottish bagpipes calling us to dinner at Glenlaurel—boutique experiences have a way of making you feel cared for, seen, and inspired. In this episode,...

In this radiant episode of Living Well Together, we welcome one of our most loyal listeners and dearest friends, Delores Ford—a woman whose life story is filled with perseverance, purpose, and the kind of faith that lights up a room. 🌟 From her beginnings as a foster child in Alabama to her decades-long career in healthcare and ministry, Delores has poured her heart into serving others with grace...

In this episode, Dr. Terry and Lisa take you along on their recent trip to the Ark Encounter in Kentucky—an awe-inspiring, full-scale replica of Noah’s Ark that left them both amazed at its sheer size, detail, and message of faith and obedience. From humorous hallway stories of Terry’s school days to the lessons Noah’s “neighbors” might have learned, this conversation blends wit, wonder, and wisdo...

Lisa and Dr. Terry walk down memory lane to the late ’70s/early ’80s—metal lunchboxes, brown-bag book covers, mimeograph magic, flowing hairdos, Chinese jump rope, corduroys, and Friday-night football—then fast-forward to today with simple, common-sense ways to help kids thrive this year. In this episode: Sears vs. JCPenney school shopping, recess legends (kickball, tetherball), passing notes &amp...

Is your bloodwork lying to you? In this episode we expose the truth about metabolism, HRT, and why “normal” labs don’t mean optimal. Episode Title: Sparkle Hormones, Metabolic Truths & the Real Story on HRT What if your bloodwork was actually a lie detector test for your metabolism? Spoiler alert: it is—and in this episode we’re telling the truth your doctor probably isn’t. We’re diving into:...

🎙️ Episode: Cranes, Tractor Pulls & Family Shenanigans with Nephew Travis McCoskey This week on Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town, we welcome a very special guest—our nephew, Travis McCoskey! From climbing 340-foot towers to fixing million-pound cranes across the country, Travis lives life on the go (sometimes at 2 a.m. with a Red Bull in hand, and Hank Williams on the radio). In...

In this episode, Lisa and Terry dive into the growing world of “fake foods” — from lab-grown meats to Bill Gates–backed carbon butter — and explore what this means for our health, our farms, and our communities. They share personal stories, a bit of food nostalgia (Jell-O salad, anyone?), and candid thoughts on how convenience marketing has changed our plates over the decades. You’ll learn what Sa...

From Dream to Donuts—and Back Again 🍩❤️ | Death Grip Donuts on Living Well Together What happens when a welder from Washington Court House and a digital marketer from Northern California fall in love, hit the road in search of the perfect donut, and decide to build something bold right in the heart of Beavercreek, Ohio? You get Death Grip Donuts—a food truck turned local legend, born out of grit,...

In this inspiring episode of Living Well Together, we welcome home one of Fairborn’s own—Kyle Walker, chiropractic student and intern at Living Well Spine Center, proud graduate of Fairborn High School and Wright State University. Kyle’s story is one of deep roots, strong values, and a heart that’s never forgotten where it came from. Raised in a loving, supportive family and shaped by the friendsh...