The Good Soul

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.

Episode 95 | Live Fearlessly – Rising from Health Challenges

In Episode 95 of The Good Soul Podcast, Patti Alvarez sits down with Max Carpenter for Live Fearlessly – Rising from Health Challenges. Born with Cystic Fibrosis, Max shares his incredible journey through lifelong health battles, a double lung transplant, fatherhood, and now facing chronic rejection while participating in a rare experimental treatment. Through it all, his story is one of resilience, perspective, and choosing to live fully—no matter the circumstances. An inspiring conversation that will leave you rethinking strength, gratitude, and what it truly means to live fearlessly. https://pro.gofundme.com/fundraiser/7002872

Episode 94 | Faith, Yoga & Finding Alignment

In Episode 94 of The Good Soul Podcast, Patti Alvarez sits down with Renee Kelly for Faith, Yoga & Finding Alignment—a thoughtful and honest conversation about how faith and movement can coexist beautifully. Together, they explore the idea that caring for our bodies can be a deeply spiritual practice, while addressing the question many people have: is there a conflict between Christianity and yoga? With openness, grace, and personal experience, Renee shares her journey of living as both a devoted Christian and a yogi. A meaningful episode about belief, growth, and finding alignment in your own way.

Episode 93 | Let’s Talk Pickleball

In Episode 93 of The Good Soul Podcast, Patti Alvarez sits down with Bob Fryer to talk all things pickleball in Let’s Talk Pickleball. From Bob’s personal journey into the sport to the explosive growth of pickleball across the country, this episode explores why so many people are getting hooked. Patti shares her own first-time experience, and together they highlight the vibrant Lake Norman pickleball community and how anyone—at any age—can jump in and start playing. Fun, social, and surprisingly addictive… you just might want to grab a paddle after this one.