Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town

In this uplifting conversation, we’re joined by Amy Cate Krachenfels—coach, speaker, and encourager of women—who describes herself as having “a firm hand with a soft touch.” Amy is a truth-teller, gifted at calling out the gold in others while also calling them UP and OUT of whatever is holding them back.

She shares how growing up in a holistic, faith-filled home in Michigan shaped her love for natural living and her walk ...

Boutique Escapes + Everyday Upgrades

This week, we’re fresh off a little getaway that turned into a BIG reminder: life is too short for ordinary. 💫 From champagne turn-down service, candlelit chocolates, and morning muffin baskets at Inn Walden—to Scottish bagpipes calling us to dinner at Glenlaurel—boutique experiences have a way of making you feel cared for, seen, and inspired.

In this episode, we chat about w...

In this radiant episode of Living Well Together, we welcome one of our most loyal listeners and dearest friends, Delores Ford—a woman whose life story is filled with perseverance, purpose, and the kind of faith that lights up a room. 🌟

From her beginnings as a foster child in Alabama to her decades-long career in healthcare and ministry, Delores has poured her heart into serving others with grace and strength. With degree...

In this episode, Dr. Terry and Lisa take you along on their recent trip to the Ark Encounter in Kentucky—an awe-inspiring, full-scale replica of Noah’s Ark that left them both amazed at its sheer size, detail, and message of faith and obedience. From humorous hallway stories of Terry’s school days to the lessons Noah’s “neighbors” might have learned, this conversation blends wit, wonder, and wisdom in true Living Well style.

Lisa and Dr. Terry walk down memory lane to the late ’70s/early ’80s—metal lunchboxes, brown-bag book covers, mimeograph magic, flowing hairdos, Chinese jump rope, corduroys, and Friday-night football—then fast-forward to today with simple, common-sense ways to help kids thrive this year.

In this episode: Sears vs. JCPenney school shopping, recess legends (kickball, tetherball), passing notes & fortune tellers, gym “ro...

Is your bloodwork lying to you? In this episode we expose the truth about metabolism, HRT, and why “normal” labs don’t mean optimal.

Episode Title: Sparkle Hormones, Metabolic Truths & the Real Story on HRT

What if your bloodwork was actually a lie detector test for your metabolism? Spoiler alert: it is—and in this episode we’re telling the truth your doctor probably isn’t.

We’re diving into:
- Wh...

🎙️ Episode: Cranes, Tractor Pulls & Family Shenanigans with Nephew Travis McCoskey

This week on Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town, we welcome a very special guest—our nephew, Travis McCoskey! From climbing 340-foot towers to fixing million-pound cranes across the country, Travis lives life on the go (sometimes at 2 a.m. with a Red Bull in hand, and Hank Williams on the radio).

In this episode, we...

In this episode, Lisa and Terry dive into the growing world of “fake foods” — from lab-grown meats to Bill Gates–backed carbon butter — and explore what this means for our health, our farms, and our communities. They share personal stories, a bit of food nostalgia (Jell-O salad, anyone?), and candid thoughts on how convenience marketing has changed our plates over the decades.

You’ll learn what Savor’s lab-made butter is (...

From Dream to Donuts—and Back Again 🍩❤️ | Death Grip Donuts on Living Well Together
What happens when a welder from Washington Court House and a digital marketer from Northern California fall in love, hit the road in search of the perfect donut, and decide to build something bold right in the heart of Beavercreek, Ohio?

You get Death Grip Donuts—a food truck turned local legend, born out of grit, creativity, and pure ...

In this inspiring episode of Living Well Together, we welcome home one of Fairborn’s own—Kyle Walker, chiropractic student and intern at Living Well Spine Center, proud graduate of Fairborn High School and Wright State University. Kyle’s story is one of deep roots, strong values, and a heart that’s never forgotten where it came from.

Raised in a loving, supportive family and shaped by the friendships, coaches, teachers, an...

Pedals, Purpose, and a New Tribe with Gil Esparza
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Gil Esparza, founder and director of Warriors on Wheels, a nonprofit born from one man’s pain, purpose, and a simple bike ride that changed everything.

From being the 9th of 14 children and enlisting in the Navy as a young man, to finding himself medically separated, battling PTSD, and living in his truck—Gil’s journey is one o...

“Do We Even Have Hobbies?”

This episode didn’t go quite as planned—and that’s what made it beautiful.

Join Lisa, Terry, and Graham as they toss the outline and follow their hearts into a spontaneous, real-life conversation about hobbies, guilt, rest, productivity, and why relaxing can be so hard (especially for type-A helpers who love to serve).

It’s rambl-y, and refreshing. Hopefully you’ll enjoy the spo...

Is It Gluten… or Glyphosate? What’s Really Making Us Sick

Read the full blog post that inspired this episode:
https://livingwellbeauty.com/is-it-gluten-or-glyphosate/

We’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most widespread yet overlooked health disruptors in our food system: glyphosate.

In this episode, Terry and I dive into why more and more people are reacting to bread, wine, and even “healthy”...

Virility, Vitality & the Man Code: A No-Holds-Barred Chat on Men's Health

It's International Joke Day, and we’re starting with a few laughs—but then....

In this eye-opening, occasionally spicy, and always unfiltered episode, Dr. Terry and Lisa open the conversation on what men really need to know about their health. We're talking about more than just testosterone levels and “low T” ads—this is a...

From Chalkboards to Salt Rooms: Tori Howard’s Journey to Just Breathe Wellness

In this inspiring episode of Living Well Together, we sit down with Tori Howard, owner of Just Breathe Halotherapy Center, to explore her incredible transformation from longtime educator to small-town wellness entrepreneur.

After 16 years in the classroom and a series of family health challenges, Tori discovered the restorative power of...

Things That Make You Go “HMMM…”

Ready for a deep breath and a good belly laugh? 😄 In this episode of Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town, Lisa & Terry are talking about all the once-crazy ideas that are now totally normal (and maybe even essential for healing). From mercury experiments to Bigfoot, bone broth to barefoot grounding, they unpack the truths hiding in plain sight—and remind us that healing often...

What’s in Our Carts? From Butt-Lift in a Tube to Backyard Cigars

This week, we're kind of all over the place but we’re sharing what’s in our carts—both virtual and actual! From Amazon finds and crunchy clean beauty favorites to peptide protocols and summer recipes, we’re giving you a peek into what we’re loving (and ordering!) right now.

✨ Lisa spills the glow-up secrets with:

- Her latest favorite E...

Ready to laugh, relate, and maybe even pick up a few random life hacks? In this just-for-fun episode of Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town, Lisa and Terry McCoskey ditch the wellness deep-dives and answer rapid-fire questions straight from their audience!

From favorite snacks and guilty pleasures (hello, donuts and piroulines) to dream destinations, TV habits, first jobs, and Saturday morning playlists—nothing’...

They’re back—just the two of them—for the first solo episode in a while! In this lively and unscripted catch-up, Dr. Terry and Lisa McCoskey invite you behind the scenes of small-town life, big ideas, and even bigger heart. From NATO’s unexpected presence in Fairborn, Ohio (yes, really!) to Ladies Night highlights, book-writing breakthroughs, metabolic myths, and the surprising truth about hormones and weight loss—we cover it all w...