Posture & Purpose With Dr. Michelle Carr Frank

He left Louisiana with a dream, showed up in New York with about $900, and refused to quit even when the “plan” looked ridiculous from the outside. That stubbornness turned into a working acting career, years on major sets, and a front-row education in how success really works when the cameras are off. We talk with actor John Valdetero about the grit behind the glamour and the moments that shape a...

A lot of people say “thank you for your service,” but fewer know what to do next. We sit down with Andrew Ward, Army and National Guard veteran and the leader behind Acadiana Veterans Alliance (AVA), to talk about what real support looks like when the uniform comes off and life keeps moving. The conversation starts with a simple challenge: even when you have a million things going on, pick one way...

Something powerful happens when two friends sit down with coffee and stop performing for the world. Koa and Sarah, better known as the Cajun Mamas, join us to share how their kitchen table style videos sparked a wave of nostalgia and turned into a tight community for people who miss slower days, real visits, and the feeling of being known. We talk about their South Louisiana roots, Church Point pr...

French was once treated like something to hide in Louisiana. Today, it’s a doorway into memory, family, and a kind of community pride that you can hear in the streets of Lafayette. I’m joined by Musa Sadoo, a French educator from Niger and the president of this year’s Festival International de Louisiane, and his story is the perfect lens for understanding how language and culture travel and how th...

Snoring isn’t just a sound problem, it can be a nightly oxygen problem that steals your deep sleep while you swear you “slept all night.” We sit down with Dr. Tony Soileau, clinical director and owner of Smiles by Soileau and Lafayette Sleep Solutions, to connect the dots between the jaw, tongue, airway, and the fatigue that follows you into every morning. If you or your partner sleeps in a differ...

Your feet are your foundation, and when that foundation is off, it can show up everywhere: back pain, nagging knee issues, or the quiet belief that you’re “just not a runner.” We sit down with Mary Hayes, owner of Go Run by Fleet Feet in Lafayette, Louisiana, for a real-world look at how the right footwear and a thoughtful fitting process can help people move better, whether they are training for...

Posture changes fast when you get adjusted. It changes for good when you build the strength to hold it. That’s why I loved sitting down with Angel Whitaker, owner of IMX Pilates Lafayette, to talk about what Pilates actually does for your body and why core and spinal strength are non-negotiable if you want less pain and better movement. We get specific about Pilates vs yoga, where they overlap, an...

A routine 32-week scan changed everything—then a nurse mom turned fear into a roadmap. We sit down with Victoria Garcia, RN and founder of Julia’s Advocacy, to unpack the biology of achondroplasia in plain language, the exact first steps for safer newborn care, and the practical systems that give families back their footing. From updated consensus guidelines to everyday hacks that clinicians don’t...

Your face tells your story—through expression, voice, breath, and the quiet confidence to be seen. We sit down with Dr. Paige Kennedy, a facial reconstructive plastic surgeon, to unpack what it really takes to restore identity and function after trauma, cancer, or congenital differences, and why the best results honor both anatomy and emotion. Dr. Kennedy traces her path from early mentors to high...

Think you know Mardi Gras because you’ve seen New Orleans? Let us take you to Lafayette, where volunteers, logistics, and tradition come together to create one of the safest, most family-friendly celebrations anywhere. We welcome trial attorney and Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association president Chris Velmorette to pull back the curtain on how a year of planning becomes a seamless par...

Want a calmer, truer way to talk about sex? We sit down with sex-positive therapist Gabby Lopez to explore how real intimacy grows when we move past “Is this normal?” and start asking “Am I enjoying this?” From the first minutes, we dig into what sex therapy does differently: it brings sex into the room without shame, pairs it with nervous system health, and treats pleasure as an essential part of...

What if prevention, confidence, and a touch of aesthetics could change the way you move through life? We sit down with a nurse practitioner who started in the ER, built a med spa, and now blends clinical rigor with human-centered wellness. The story spans early calling to nursing, the realities of NP training and autonomy, and the practical ways strength work, GLP-1s, and thoughtful collaboration...

Most people see a line, a counter, and a bag—but pharmacy care is so much more. We invited pharmacist Ebony Brown to share a clear, inside look at how modern community pharmacies protect patients, prevent errors, and deliver real clinical value far beyond dispensing pills. It’s a candid, practical conversation that turns confusion into confidence. We trace Ebony’s path into pharmacy and the surpri...

A wag, a step, a pause at the bottom of the stairs—tiny moments like these tell a full story about your pet’s health. We welcome Dr. Angie Sanders from Companion Animal Hospital of Lafayette to explore how veterinarians translate posture and gait into practical care plans, why cats require “wild-leaning” home setups, and how to navigate the noisy swirl of social media trends without losing sight o...

Fear has a loud voice, but facts are stronger. We sit down with a breast surgical oncologist who turns complex decisions into clear choices—explaining how screening, genetics, and modern surgery work together to deliver high survival and a better quality of life. From the first mammogram to long-term follow-up, we walk through what actually changes outcomes and what’s just noise. We unpack the ess...

Needles aren’t the headline—balance is. We sit down with Lafayette acupuncturist Donna Greene to unpack how Traditional Chinese Medicine reframes health from “fix the symptom” to “restore the system,” and why steady, consistent care beats quick fixes. Donna’s story runs from psychology and social work to massage, shiatsu, and acupuncture, giving her a rare lens on pain, mood, and the way stress sh...

A clearer brand, a sharper mission, and programs that meet families where they are—this conversation with Amy Broussard from the Foundation for Wellness pulls back the curtain on how local public health really moves. We dig into the data behind Louisiana’s STI rates, why honest teen education matters, and how pairing kids with parents in puberty classes opens a lifetime of better conversations. Al...

This episode of Posture & Purpose we sit down with Johnathan Booth with his Booth-Laird Capital Management and Booth-Laird Ventures. Jonathan Booth, CFA, CPA/ABV: A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and CPA who is also Accredited in Business Valuation, he has extensive experience in financial analysis and investment research. He earned the Elijah Watt Sells award for scoring one of the ten hig...

A child’s fight sparked a movement. When Miles Perret’s family turned grief into action, they didn’t build another fundraiser; they built a safety net that cancer treatment doesn’t cover. We sit down with community liaison Sherry Hernandez to trace how Games of Acadiana opened the doors to free, holistic services that now support more than 4,000 families a year across ten parishes. Sherry walks us...

You can build a big life online without handing your whole life to the internet. That’s the tension we explore with Sophia Spallino—creator, entrepreneur, and global lesbian matchmaker—whose path runs from early vlogging and age-gap virality to a values-led queer dating practice grounded in privacy, faith, and fierce resilience. Sophia opens up about the era when vulnerability was the growth hack...

Birth doesn’t follow a script—and that’s exactly why thoughtful preparation, true collaboration, and culturally responsive support matter. We sit down with licensed midwife Shatamia Webb, owner of Baby Catcher Birth Center (the first Black-owned freestanding birth center in Louisiana), to explore how personalized care can transform the way families experience pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Shat...

What does healing really look like when a survivor is believed, safe, and supported? We sit down with Faith House’s executive director to trace the path from crisis to stability for women and children experiencing domestic violence, and we unpack the practical steps that turn safety into long-term independence. From the first confidential call to counseling, legal navigation, children’s services,...

A powerful calling can emerge at any age. For Devon Brown, certified mental health practitioner and founder of Brown Counseling and Company, that moment came in middle school when he encountered a classmate struggling with self-harm and suicidal thoughts. This transformative experience ignited a lifelong mission to help others navigate their invisible emotional burdens. During our candid conversat...

The remarkable 68-year legacy of the Junior League of Lafayette comes alive in this enlightening conversation with current president Nicole Street. Discover how this powerhouse organization of dedicated women has transformed our community through strategic partnerships, hands-on service, and leadership development. Nicole shares her personal journey from joining the League in 2013 as a young mothe...

What happens when a Marine Corps veteran with 14 years in law enforcement takes on the mental health crisis affecting first responders? Staff Sergeant Beau Navarre opens up about his remarkable journey from changing tires at Walmart to spearheading a groundbreaking wellness program for the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Department. After experiencing burnout and losing six colleagues to suicide,...