Episode 98 | I'm Becoming My Parents

Episode 100 | Best of The Good Soul

Join Patti and Manny for Episode 100 of The Good Soul Podcast as they revisit some of their favorite moments, biggest lessons, and most memorable conversations from the first 100 episodes. From love and personal growth to laughter, community, and life’s unexpected wisdom, this special episode is a celebration of the stories and people that have made The Good Soul what it is today.

Episode 99 | Helping Teens Find Their Voice

In Episode 99 of The Good Soul Podcast, Patti Alvarez sits down with Lori Kury of LKN Speech Language Pathology to talk about the emotional, social, and communication challenges many teen girls face today—and how movement, mindfulness, yoga, and connection can help. From ADHD and anxiety to executive functioning and confidence struggles, this conversation explores the power of creating safe spaces where teens can feel seen, supported, and empowered. Lori also shares details about the new Soul Sisters Teen Yoga & Empowerment Group at Good Soul Yoga, designed to help girls build resilience, emotional wellness, friendship skills, and self-confidence in a supportive community environment.

Episode 98 | I'm Becoming My Parents

In Episode 98 of The Good Soul Podcast, Patti and Manny laugh their way through the realization that they are officially becoming their parents. From predicting rain with aching joints and obsessing over clean kitchens to appreciating hard work, family traditions, faith, and the little routines that make a house feel like home, this episode is funny, nostalgic, and surprisingly heartfelt. A conversation about aging, family roots, inherited wisdom, and the hilarious ways we slowly turn into the people who raised us.

Episode 97 | The Journey to End of Life Care pt. 2

In Episode 97 of The Good Soul Podcast, Patti Alvarez continues her conversation with hospice nurse practitioner Kirsten Carpenter in Journey to End of Life Care (Part 2). This episode goes deeper into what really happens at the end of life—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—while gently breaking down the fears and misconceptions surrounding hospice care. With honesty, compassion, and real-life experience, Kirsten shares what families can expect, how to navigate those final moments, and what this work has taught her about truly living. A powerful, eye-opening conversation that brings clarity, comfort, and perspective to one of life’s most human experiences.

Episode 96 | The Journey to End of Life Care pt. 1

In Episode 96 of The Good Soul Podcast, Patti Alvarez sits down with hospice nurse practitioner Kirsten Carpenter for The Journey to End of Life Care pt. 1. Through deeply personal experiences with loss and her work guiding patients and families at the end of life, Kirsten shares how grief can shape purpose and how understanding death can transform the way we live. A powerful and heartfelt conversation about empathy, presence, and finding meaning in both life’s hardest and most beautiful moments.