At Home with Emily

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 the joy she finds in giving back and the powerful ripple effect of hope that volunteers like her create in the community. Pull up a chair and get inspired by Deb’s uplifting journey and her message on the importance of compassion and connection, RIGHT HERE on At Home with Emily.

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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 Emily and Jamie share some simple ways to practice gratitude while also highlighting some of the great work the Council of Churches is doing and how you can get involved this holiday season.

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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.

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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.

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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 chemotherapy and the mental challenges of battling cancer. Learn about the extensive research, including studies by the Mayo Clinic, that demonstrates the positive impact of yoga on chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and more RIGHT HERE on At Home with Emily!

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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!

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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't surprised at all by Copenhagen's recent study about tennis adding up to a decade to your life. Listen in as she shares her own tennis story and how it has saved her life, RIGHT HERE, on At Home with Emily!

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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 you be doing to extend your life expectancy up to a DECADE? Find out RIGHT HERE on this episode of At Home with Emily.

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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.

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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 HERE on At Home with Emily.

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