Similar… But Not the Same — Why One-Size-Fits-All Medicine Is Officially Over

What do mosquitoes, strawberries, fluoride, vaccines, and the Garden of Eden have in common?
Apparently… your health. 😄

In this Florida-fresh episode of Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town, Terry & Lisa pull back the curtain on a huge shift happening in healthcare — the collapse of one-size-fits-all medicine and the rise of personalized biology.

We dive into:
✨ Why “similar but not the same” may be the most important phrase in healthcare
✨ The childhood vaccine schedule — what’s changing and why conversations matter more than mandates
✨ How toxicity vs. deficiency drives almost every disease
✨ Why fluoride is suddenly under fire — and what it may be doing to your brain, bones, thyroid & hormones
✨ The forgotten power of nutrition (and why doctors barely learn it)
✨ Real-world ways to protect your teeth, your brain, and your family — without medicating through the plumbing

Plus, a few rabbit trails into baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, why your grandparents had better teeth than you, and how to ask the most powerful medical question ever:

“Where did you read that… and could I have a copy?”

This episode isn’t about fear.
It’s about freedom, informed decisions, and trusting the brilliant design of your body.

If you’ve ever felt like the system wasn’t built for you — this one’s for you.
🎧 Hit play, saddle up, and let’s start asking better questions.

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 important conversations we’ve had yet — the massive shifts happening in the U.S. healthcare system as we head into 2026.

We talk about:
🥗 Why the food pyramid finally got flipped (and why it matters more than dieting)
📊 How America spends trillions managing sickness instead of building health
🏫 What new nutrition standards could mean for school lunches, SNAP programs, and even the military
🧠 Why protein isn’t just for muscles — it’s for hormones, brain chemistry, detox, and energy
🍞 The real difference between a carb and a smart carb
📝 The simple two-week food journal experiment that can change everything
💬 And why not everyone actually wants a healthier nation (yep… we said it)

This is not about politics.
It’s not about perfection.
It’s about asking better questions — because if we keep doing what we’ve been doing, we’ll keep getting what we’ve been getting.

Stick with us for Part 1 as we tackle food, fuel, and functional thinking — and don’t miss Part 2 next week when we unpack even more changes that will affect your family, your wallet, and your future health.

👇 Drop your thoughts, hallelujahs, or “wait… what?!” moments in the comments.
📌 Follow, subscribe, and share with someone who still thinks Rice Krispie bars (one of Lisa's favorites) count as breakfast.

Because it really is a big life in a small town.

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, he is closing the information gap that keeps too many veterans and their families from accessing the resources, benefits, and opportunities they have already earned.

Rick shares why Beavercreek became home, how service became part of his DNA, and what he has learned about the unseen struggles veterans face after the uniform comes off. This conversation stays above politics and focuses on what truly matters — honoring sacrifice with action, strengthening our local community, and equipping veterans with the knowledge they need to thrive.

If you have served, love someone who has, or simply want to be part of building a stronger, more informed veteran community in Greene County and beyond, this episode will leave you inspired — and equipped.

🎙️ Follow Rick’s podcast PitBull214 on YouTube to stay connected with vital veteran resources and stories that matter:
https://www.youtube.com/@Pitbull214podcast