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.
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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

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 — a simple framework to help you dream with clarity and purpose:

✨ Purpose & Passion – what’s truly stirring in your heart
🌍 Places – where you’d go if nothing was holding you back
🤝 People – who you want to walk with this year
💼 Profession – how your work can align with your gifts
🎉 Play – the fun, adventurous parts of life we too often forget

Along the way, you’ll hear stories about travel dreams, career reinvention, building a vision that fits your faith, and navigating seasons of growth, stress, and transition — all while keeping your people close and your heart grounded.

This episode is for anyone who wants 2026 to feel intentional, not exhausting.

📝 Grab your journal.
🤍 Sit with the people you love.
💬 And ask yourself: What are my 5 Ps this year?

🎧 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, share, and comment — and tell us what your Ps are!

🎄 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 (from Yahtzee and Scattergories to Ticket to Ride and That Sound Game), and we’re giving away 10 games to 10 lucky listeners! Winners will be tagged on our podcast Facebook post — and if your name is called, you’ll have until New Year’s Eve to claim your prize so our “Amazon elves” can get it headed your way.

We also chat about:
✨ Why the quiet days after Christmas are the perfect time to dream again
✨ Turning New Year pressure into a New Year plan
✨ Creating space to hear what God has next for your life
✨ And why hobbies, laughter, and game nights matter more than resolutions ever will

This episode is pure heart, humor, and holiday cheer and it just might inspire you to unplug, gather your people, and design the year ahead with intention.

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With love and gratitude,💜 Lisa & Terry

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, and the tiny daily disciplines that quietly shape our lives, this conversation is a reminder that growth doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from commitment. We talk about what it really looks like to grow in faith together, why your marriage isn’t something to “fix” but something to steward, and how consistency in the small things creates strength when life feels heavy.

We also dive into:
- Why the holidays amplify both joy and tension
- How partnership, humor, and grace keep a marriage strong
- The power of morning pages, journaling, and offloading stress to God
- Why “little disciplines” matter more than big, dramatic changes
- Protecting your marriage with intention (no vacancy signs included 😉)
- Managing stress as a team instead of carrying it alone

This episode is honest, lighthearted, faith-filled, and grounded in real life — the kind of conversation you listen to and think, “Yep… we’re not the only ones.”

✨ Join the conversation and community here:
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💜 Special thanks to our friends Beth Justice, Steph Motter, and Cindy Michael for inspiring this episode and the meaningful questions that sparked such a rich conversation.

As always — subscribe, share this episode with someone you love, and remember: big life really is lived in the small, faithful moments.

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 year — the emotional stress, the sugar swings, the exhaustion, the over-committing, the grief of “first holidays without,” and the constant pressure to be festive even when life feels heavy.

You may laugh, you’ll nod “yes… that’s me,” and you’ll walk away with a handful of simple Living Well tools to help your body, mind, and spirit stay grounded this season.

In this episode, they unpack:
- Why December is secretly one of the most stressful months for your nerve system
- The fight-or-flight pattern and how it wrecks sleep, digestion, and immunity
- Sugar overload (a.k.a. “the parade of poor-choice carbs”) and how to buffer against it
- Holiday grief + emotional pressure and why “performing joy” can backfire
- Hydration hacks (hello, electrolytes, lemon water, and mineral support!)
- Protein-first holiday survival + the bone broth trick
- Why over-exercising backfires for menopausal women
- The power of micro-workouts to keep you moving without spiking cortisol
- Seasonal swaps like clove tea, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon (not cassia!), and broth-based meals

You’ll also hear some good McCoskey humor, a few call-outs to Graham, and Lisa’s newest “Living Well tips” to support energy, digestion, inflammation, and emotional steadiness through all the holiday swirl.

❤️ A December reminder from Terry:
“When you focus on the birth, life, death, and resurrection of the Savior, it suddenly becomes easier to make better choices, skip the extra cocktail, go to bed on time, and step out of the pressure. It re-centers everything.”

As we wrap up 2025 and step toward 2026, this episode is your gentle nudge to feel present, not pressured — and to create a holiday rhythm that’s actually nourishing.

If you love it, be sure to like, follow, and share with someone who needs a little holiday exhale.

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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 for their eldest daughter 🥹✨
* Their plaid-and-flannel themed Thanksgiving with 21 people, ping pong, bowling, Buckeyes, and very questionable concession stand food
* How a simple “new hobby for the year” idea (thanks, Graham!) turned into talk of pressure canning, prepper skills, musical dreams, archery, homemade tinctures, rock collections, and the tiniest, quirkiest hobbies you’ve never even thought about.

More than just giggles and stories, this conversation is really about why play matters—especially as we get older. Lisa shares how hobbies can reset your nervous system, open up new neural pathways, and pull you out of the “all work, no play” rut so you can stay curious, creative, and youthful.

Tune in, laugh along, and then ask yourself:
What new hobby will you pick for the year ahead—and who will you invite along on this adventure? 💫