Home Where You Belong

After more than three dozen episodes, it's time to bring the Home Where You Belong podcast to a close. In the final episode, host Chip Alford shares some of the highlights of his journey and what he learned from the experience.

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In this episode of Home Where You Belong, we meet Matthieu Mehuys, an award-winning author and passionate landscape architect from Belgium. Matthieu shares his inspiring journey from his family farm to co-founding Paulownia Landscape Architects, and how he uses his expertise to promote regenerative farming and environmental stewardship.

Guest Bio

Matthieu Mehuys is an upcoming award-winning author and passionate landscape architect whose journey from a family farm in Belgium to regenerative farming practices has led him to believe that landscape architects can indeed change the world. His fascination with plants since childhood drove him to become a landscape architect, a role he sees as instrumental in crafting environments that marry aesthetics with positive environmental impact. Through his work, he aims to empower individuals to transform their gardens into spaces that foster biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and reverse climate change.

Matthieu is co-founder of Paulownia Landscape Architects in the East Flanders province of Belgium and author of the award winning book, 12 Universal Laws of Nature: How to Use Your Land to Its Full Potential.

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Northern Ireland native Gareth Higgins believes the presence of home exists inside each of us, and truthful storytelling can help us find it. A veteran of peace-building and violence reduction efforts in his home country, the sought-after speaker and author now lives in the U.S., where he writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to shape our lives and world.

Guest Bio

Gareth Higgins was born in Belfast in 1975, grew up during the northern Ireland Troubles, and now lives in the U.S. He writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to shape our lives and world, peace and making justice, and how to take life seriously without believing your own propaganda. He has been involved in peace-building and violence reduction in northern Ireland and helping address the legacy of conflict.

Gareth received a Ph.D. in Sociology from Queen’s University Belfast, and helped teach the world’s first graduate course in Reconciliation Studies at Trinity College Dublin. The author of The Seventh Story and How Not to Be Afraid also helped found the Wild Goose, New Story and Movies & Meaning festivals. He leads retreats in North America and Ireland; and also founded The Porch Magazine, an online group where members build community around slow conversation about beautiful and difficult things.

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In this episode, we delve into the complexities of finding the ideal living and care options for seniors with Allison Garner, Community Relations Manager of CarePatrol of Greater Chattanooga. Discover how CarePatrol's nationwide network of senior care advisors eases the process, ensuring personalized recommendations for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or in-home care, all at no cost to clients. 

Guest Bio

Allison Garner is Community Relations Manager for CarePatrol of Greater Chattanooga in Tennessee. Allison is passionate about empowering seniors and their families as they face the complex challenge of finding the right senior living community. She listens carefully to all of her client’s needs, concerns and preferences before recommending appropriate levels of care such as: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care or In-Home Care.

Allison went through the same daunting experience recently when she helped find care for a friend’s loved one in Chattanooga. This experience gave her the passion that she has today to help families.

A native of Chattanooga, Allison enjoys all of the outdoor activities the Scenic City has to offer. The mother of one daughter enjoys hiking, seeing live music, and volunteering.

Prior to CarePatrol, Allison had a career as a Director of Sales & Marketing for over 5 years.

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James Woods was incarcerated four times for failing to pay child support before discovering a life-changing program called Dads Making a Difference. Offered by First Things First, a nonprofit organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the 13-week program helps delinquent Dads navigate the child support and legal systems; get and keep a good, steady job; see their children more often; and learn how to better relate to their children and the mother of their children. Dads Making a Difference transformed James' life and helped him discover a passion for helping other fathers realize their self worth.

The world is full of toxins, but your home doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Nontoxic Lifestyle Expert Sophia Ruan Gushée shares insights from her critically acclaimed book, A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Your Toxic Exposures. Learn how to create a safer living environment in your home with Sophia’s simplified approach to nontoxic living. She discusses health risks related to exposure to toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and common sense, practical tips to avoid or reduce your exposure.

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The most pioneering and popular wellness leaders and platforms rely on Sophia Ruan Gushée for her practical nontoxic lifestyle expertise. Author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures and the Detox Deep Dive series, Sophia and her work have been featured in the Dr. Oz Show, Health, Family Circle, Fast Company, MindBodyGreen.com, Today.com, Well+Good, and many more. Sophia hosts the Practical Nontoxic Living podcast and serves as a member of the Well+Good Council and the Brown University School of Public Health Advisory Council. Sophia is a graduate of Brown University, and Columbia Business School. She and her husband live in NYC with their three children and dog, Lola.

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Award-winning author Barbara L. Pagano shares insights from her award-winning book, The 60-Something Crisis: How to Live an Extraordinary Life in Retirement. Backed by a wealth of research, interviews with retirees, those preparing for the transition and her own life experience, Barbara shows how to make the last third of life “a place where we live our potential and possibilities”.

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Barbara L. Pagano is an executive coach and seasoned speaker who has motivated thousands of senior leaders and middle managers to higher levels of performance in work and life. Her previous book, The Transparency Edge: How Credibility Can Make or Break You in Business, was chosen by Fast Company magazine as a “Book of the Month.” A fierce advocate for the sabbatical movement, Barbara is co-founder of YourSABBATICAL.com and co-author of The Ultimate Toolkit for Writing and Presenting a Killer Sabbatical Proposal Your Boss Can’t Refuse and The Comprehensive Sabbatical Program Toolkit: A How-To Guide for Implementing Your Company’s Sabbatical Strategy. When not speaking, coaching, or writing, Barbara takes tap dancing classes and will trade in her 10-year-old bike for an electric bike to ascend those hills on the Natchez Trace Parkway near her home in Nashville, TN.

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Barbara's book, The 60-Something Crisis: How to Live an Extraordinary Life in Retirement, is available for purchase on Amazon. You can learn more about Barbara's work by visiting her website at the60somethingcrisis.com.

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Explore the transformative power of technology in building meaningful connections with loved ones. Author and business woman Tammy Cohen shares her personal journey of redefining communication with her sons through the simple yet impactful tool of texting. Discover how embracing this digital avenue can bridge gaps, foster understanding, and strengthen relationships, allowing you to enhance your connection with family and friends.

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Tammy Cohen has been partnering with top-tier corporate executives and entrepreneurs to develop their personal and professional brands for more than 20 years. Today, she understands her role as a connector and sees opportunities for women to thrive and grow exponentially, which is why she founded Women Beyond the Table, a business network with a soul. As host of Beyond the Table Podcast, she leverages her ability to connect with audiences by sharing her guest’s stories and wisdom. In her consulting work, Tammy connects her clients to their mission, vision and core values statements and utilizes her networks to develop brands. Tammy lives in Manhattan with her husband and 3 sons and owns Eighteen Restaurant on the Upper Eastside. Text Messages to My Sons is Tammy’s first book where she connects deeply with her family in a world of devices. It is a must read for anyone looking to build a deeper connection.

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OTHER EPISODES - Listen to other episodes of Home Where You Belong on our website or wherever you stream podcasts.

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Former chemical engineer Mat Pezon achieved financial freedom by transitioning from corporate life to full-time real estate investing. Starting from nothing, Mat transformed a side hustle into a thriving business with an ever growing portfolio of rental units, all without investors or partners. In this episode, the successful entrepreneur shares mistakes made and lessons learned, the value of documented business processes and excellent customer service, and the importance of tracking the right financial metrics to ensure a sustainable, successful business. 

GUEST BIO

Mat Pezon is a former chemical engineer and Fulbright Scholar who left the corporate world to become a full-time real estate investor after nine years of side hustling. He is the owner and CEO of Pezon Properties, a team of local Pennsylvania buy-and-hold experts who purchase and improve rental properties in the Lehigh Valley, PA area. A Spanish speaker, husband, and father of three young children, Mat is eager to share how to find, finance and reposition deals in a competitive but shifting real estate market. 

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To learn more about Mat's work and real estate investing, visit his direct home buying website at pezonproperties.com.

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A year has passed since the launch of the Home Where You Belong podcast. To celebrate, host Chip Alford shares some of the program's highlights to date, future plans, and a montage of previous guests' answers to the question: "What Makes You Feel Most at Home?"

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