Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town

🎄 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:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingwellexperience

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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? 💫

This week on Living Well Together, we’re sitting down with a powerhouse husband-and-wife duo who have turned personal struggle into community transformation. Meet Lori Nedelman, a Certified Aesthetic Registered Nurse with 33 years of experience, and her husband, Dr. Rick Nedelman, co-creators of SAS Med Spa, a thriving small-town practice built on heart and healing.

Born and raised in St. Paris, Ohio (and yes—once the beloved Freddie Falcon mascot!), Lori shares how her journey through cystic acne after having children unexpectedly set her on the path to aesthetic nursing. A compassionate plastic surgeon changed her life by helping restore her confidence, and today Lori pays that gift forward through her work with clients of all ages—from teens battling acne to career-driven adults wanting to look and feel their best.

In this episode, we dive into:
✨ What it’s like working side-by-side in marriage and business
✨ How a difficult experience became the catalyst for a now 10-year med spa success story
✨ The joy of helping people feel confident in their skin
✨ Their passion for teaching the next generation of aesthetic students
✨ The role of weight loss programs, laser treatments, and hormone pellet therapy in supporting whole-body wellness

Their audience spans from 35 to 70+, reminding us that confidence has no age limit—and that small-town care often carries the biggest impact.

Grab your watermelon juice or your favorite Zevia, settle in, and enjoy this uplifting conversation about beauty, confidence, healing, and the magic that happens when you combine clinical excellence with small-town connection.

Connect with this incredible duo here:
https://www.sasmedspa.com/

And follow them on Facebook here: 

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Understanding Your Body, Easing Your Pain, & Moving with Confidence with Scott Blackburn, PT, DPT

In this episode of Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town, Lisa and Dr. Terry sit down with Scott Blackburn — Physical Therapist, Clinic Director at Xcel Physical Therapy in Fairborn, and lifelong learner of all things movement, mindset, and pain science.

Scott’s journey from neuroscience student to clinic director is inspiring on its own… but what makes this conversation truly special is the way he brings clarity and compassion to topics that so often feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever struggled with pain, felt confused by a scary diagnosis, or wondered what your body is really trying to tell you — this episode is for you.

Together, we dive into:
✨ Why understanding pain changes everything
✨ How fear of movement keeps people stuck — and how to break free
✨ What Scott teaches every patient to help them feel safer, stronger, and more empowered
✨ How physical therapy can help you avoid unnecessary surgeries or medications
✨ The importance of educating patients in a world full of conflicting, confusing medical information
✨ His Titleist Performance Institute certification — and the surprising things your golf swing reveals about your body

With humor, heart, and a whole lot of wisdom, Scott pulls back the curtain on how PT isn’t just about treating injuries…it’s about restoring confidence, movement, and trust in your own body.

Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, love learning about holistic wellness, or want to move better for the long haul, you’ll walk away encouraged, empowered, and maybe even ready to schedule a golf evaluation with Scott yourself!

🎧 Tune in and join us as we keep living well — together.

https://xcelsportsmedicine.com/location/fairborn/

Hair Dye, House Clothes & High-Quality Supplements

From salon spills and airport-fashion debates to a real talk on what keeps you feeling vibrant from the inside out — this episode proves that laughter and good nutrition are the best kind of therapy.
In this episode, we cover:
1. Why presentation matters—but inner nourishment matters more
2. Our favorite foundational supplements for energy, immunity & rest
3. The sleep-vitamin connection (and what that 3 a.m. wake-up really means)
4. How “cold & flu season” is actually the sugar season nobody talks about
5. Red-power nutrients, scalp serums, and the simplest way to glow again

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3️⃣ Cymbiotika D3 + K2 + CoQ10 (Liquid Pump)
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Get ready, friends… this episode is a whole, whole-living vibe.

With Dr. Terry sitting this one out (we missed you, Terry!), Lisa got to sit down with two powerhouse women — Sheila Kesling, owner of the beloved Echo Boutique in Troy, Ohio, and Lindsay Taylor, co-owner of a community favorite, Oak + Arrow Beauty Room in Troy and Vandalia, Ohio — for an energizing, faith-filled, laugh-out-loud, soul-nourishing girls-night-in conversation.

And trust us… these three did not hold back. 🙌

From swapping toxic products for cleaner living…
to talking beauty, brows, wellness, hormones, hair, and boutique fashion…
to digging into the heart of faith, family, purpose, and calling…
this episode is a beautiful blend of girl things and God things — the kind of conversation you never want to end.

Sheila shares how her life as a pastor’s wife, mom of four, and boutique owner has shaped her calling to inspire women with confidence, joy, and a non-negotiable love for Jesus.

Lindsay dives into her holistic beauty journey, her passion for small-town community, her love of weird herbal teas (😂), and how she and her sister built Oak + Arrow Beauty Room into a thriving low-tox loving salon family.

Together, Lisa, Sheila, and Lindsay open up about:
- what holistic living really looks like in real life
- how faith impacts everything from ingredients to business decisions
- the sisterhood and courage behind their dreams
- and why NOW is the time for women to rise, reset, and revive their wellness

And of course… we talk about the big, beautiful, life-changing event coming to West Milton in July 2026:
🌿 THE HOLISTIC REVIVAL featuring world-renowned natural health educator Barbara O’Neill!
Five days of teaching, healing, community, transformation, and the return to God-made wellness — right here in our own backyard.

Yes, Ohio… it’s happening! And yes, it’s going to be amazing. Find all the details here, then grab your tickets and reserve this time for a life-changing wellness experience:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-holistic-revival-a-barbara-oneill-conference-2026-tickets-1471671070789?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Follow their story and updates on socials here:
https://www.facebook.com/theholisticrevival
https://www.instagram.com/theholisticrevivalohio/

If you love:
* small-town charm
* big faith
* beauty + wellness
* laughter
* purpose
* and conversations that feel like a cozy girls’ night with a heavenly nudge…
…this episode was made just for you.

To find out more about these Big Life in a Small Town women, check out their businesses, and connect with them for more information.
Echo Boutique – Troy, Ohio
Owned by Sheila Kesling
Fashion. Confidence. Style with heart.
https://www.shoppingecho.com
Follow their socials here:
https://www.facebook.com/theechoboutique
https://www.instagram.com/theechoboutique/

Oak + Arrow Beauty Room – Troy & Vandalia, Ohio
Co-owned by Lindsay Taylor & her sister Amanda
Low-tox hair, holistic beauty, and the warmest salon vibes.
https://oakandarrowbeautyroom.com
Follow their socials here:
https://www.facebook.com/OakAndArrowBeautyRoom
https://www.instagram.com/oakandarrowbeautyroom/

Grab your tea, settle in, and enjoy this joyful, faith-forward trio of women as they share their hearts, their stories, and t

The Joy Prescription — Why Laughter Really Is the Best Medicine
After a weekend full of family, corn mazes, and spontaneous giggles, Lisa and Terry sit down—voices raspy but hearts full—to unpack something profoundly simple yet deeply healing: laughter.

From coffee chats and “tribal council” family dinners to hilarious moments that only happen when you’re trying not to laugh, this episode dives into how laughter truly changes our chemistry, lowers stress hormones, boosts immunity, and brings us back to joy.

You’ll hear:
💜 Stories from a fun-filled weekend with their kids and grandkids
💜 How laughter acts like oxygen therapy for your brain and body
💜 Why you can’t be angry or anxious while smiling
💜 Practical ways to bring more humor and lightheartedness into your healing journey
💜 A few dad jokes (and some that probably should’ve stayed in the vault 😉)

Lisa and Dr. Terry remind us that healing isn’t just found in supplements, labs, or protocols—it’s found in connection, joy, and the moments that make us belly laugh.

✨ So grab your coffee, settle in, and get ready for a feel-good reset with Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town.

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Strong, Steady & Stoked: Hormone Balance for Dudes
What if “feeling like yourself again” wasn’t a mystery—just a strategy? In this episode, we pour a big mug of T (testosterone, not Terry 😉) and get real about men’s hormones, energy, and vitality—without the eye-glaze medical lecture. We talk about why guys don’t love talking about this stuff (and why they should), how to get back to doing your “X” (riding the bike, lifting the grandbaby, crushing yard projects), and simple ways to stack the deck in your favor—daily.

Inside the episode:
- The difference between virility and vitality—and why you need both
- Why T can start dipping as early as 30 (and how stress + toxins fast-track it)
- Everyday “silent saboteurs”: fragrance, deodorant, dryer sheets, beer (sorry, IPA lovers 🫣)
- Food + fitness finesse: train smarter (hello micro-workouts + recovery), eat for balance, and ditch estrogenic overload
- Lab-led tweaks: microdosing HRT (when appropriate), plus nutrients that actually move the needle (vitamin D+K2, zinc, magnesium, boron, CoQ10)
- Regenerative supports: Tongkat Ali, Ashwagandha, Tribulus, PDA, NAD+, light/laser for mitochondrial mojo
- Pelvic floor talk for men (yes, really)—and the “can you stop mid-stream?” self-check 🚦
- Mindset, purpose, and the “coach back to your best life” playbook

Why listen:
No doom, no drama—just practical ways to restore ease, strength, and spark so you can live longer and stronger, not just longer.

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Share this with a man you love (or your group text of golf buddies).

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